PES Parent Newsletter
November 2025
Pushing for Excellence!
General Information
- We had a great, busy month of October, and November has a lot of great things planned. Please check the Upcoming Events section below to see when we have field trips, clubs, and other events scheduled.
- We're looking forward to seeing everyone at the Easley Skate Center on Thursday, November 6th from 5:30-7:30pm for Skate Night. The cost to skate is $8.00.
- Plan to be here on November 20th for our Thanksgiving Lunch. The cafeteria will be decorated and you can eat with your child during their class time. The cost to eat is $5.40 cash or check. Be on the lookout for a sign up sheet and opportunity to prepay for your meal.
- Please be sure to check your e-mail each Sunday evening for reminders about each week's upcoming events. This will help reduce confusion during dismissal time, if a student is attending an after school club.
Our Amazing Classrooms
This month's focus is on Mrs. Durham's GT classrooms. GT has been busy over the last few weeks exploring our Force and Motion unit! After completing several hands-on stations investigating friction, gravity, mass, force, and angles, our students put their learning into action by designing and building the best mini golf course around!
Skate Night - November 6th 5:30-7:30pm $8/person
Thanksgiving Lunch - November 20th
What Does My Child Need to Know for Class?
Preschool Story Time
Title 1 Parent Information
If you were unable to attend the Annual Title I Meeting at Literacy Night, this is the link to the Title I presentation. This presentation will help you learn more about Title I and how it benefits our students and families. If you have any questions or would like to provide feedback about our Title I program, please contact Sherri Martin at 864-397-2354 or by email at sherrimartin@pickens.k12.sc.us.
4th and 5th Grade Program - December 4th
Golden Apple Nomination
Do you have a teacher at Pickens Elementary that you think should be nominated to receive a Golden Apple Award from WYFF? If so click on the link to print the nomination form and mail it in.
Yearbook Orders
5th Grade Yearbook Ads - Due November 14th
November Menu
All SDPC students will receive a free breakfast and lunch daily. Breakfast is served each morning from 7:30-7:55am.
Reading Resources for at Home
Check out the calendars below for great events for your family to enjoy!
Upcoming Events
November
3rd - Good News Club 2:45-3:45; Art Club 2:45-3:30
4th -1st Grade Field Trip; 5th Grade Hope Club 2:45-3:45
5th - Chorus 2:45-3:30pm
6th - PTO Skate Night 5:30-7:30pm
10th - Good News Club 2:45-3:45; Art Club 2:45-3:30
11th - Veterans' Day; 3rd Grade Field Trip; 2nd Grade Hope Club 2:45-3:45
12th - Chorus 2:45-3:30pm
14th- 2nd Grade AITS Mobile Learning Lab; 5th Grade Field Trip to Boundless Pointe; 4th Grade to Career Center
17th - Good News Club 2:45-3:45; Art Club 2:45-3:30
18th - 3rd Grade Hope Club 2:45-3:45
19th - Sparkle Story Time 10:30-11:30am; Chorus 2:45-3:30pm
20th - Super Sparkler Award 8:30am; Pictures with Santa; Thanksgiving Lunch
21st - Fun Friday (Ag Day)
24th-28th - Thanksgiving Break
Pickens Elementary School
Email: shannonlawton@pickens.k12.sc.us
Website: pes.pickens.k12.sc.us
Location: 567 Hampton Avenue, Pickens, SC, USA
Phone: 864-397-2300
Facebook: www.facebook.com/pickenselementary