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Pontiac Elementary School News

May 11, 2017

Pontiac ElementarySchool News May 11, 2017

SC PASS

Pontiac Families,

On May 16th and 17th fourth and fifth grade students will be administered the SC PASS state assessment in Science and Social Studies. The SC READY measures students’ performance on the South Carolina Academic Standards, with test results being used for school, district, and federal accountability purposes. The test is not timed and will be administered online. The testing schedule will be:

Tuesday, May 16th- SC PASS Science Test

Wednesday, May 17th- SC PASS Social Studies Test

In an effort to make testing go smoothly please ensure that your child gets a good night’s sleep each night prior to the test and is at school no later than 8:10 am each morning. Testing will take place during the first portion of each day. It is our expectation that each student does his/her personal best during testing.

Students who are absent during testing will be administered make-up tests up until June 1st for SC PASS. Please avoid scheduling any appointments and early dismissal on the days of testing.

If you have any questions regarding testing please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or Mrs. Gillespie the school testing coordinator.

Thank you and have a good evening!

Jennifer Gillespie

Assistant Principal

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Thank You!

Thank you so much for making our teachers feel very special during Teacher Appreciation Week! The treats you provided were enjoyed by everyone!


As always, Parents, Thanks for all you do!

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Comic Book Day!

If you participated in Free Comic Book Day on May 6th, please bring your comic book in this Friday morning, May 12th to show Mrs. Haltiwanger. She'd love to recognize you on the morning news show.
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Congratulations!

Next Wednesday, May 17th, our very own Tara Ramkumar will be recognized at R2 Celebration of the Arts. Her artwork was selected for the Superintendent's Permanent Collection, Tara was selected as one of only two elementary students across the district. Her work will be permanently hung in the R2I2 building. Congratulations, Tara!

Important Dates

May 12, 15 - Collecting donations for Harvest Hope Food Bank

May 16 - SC PASS Science

May 17 - SC PASS Social Studies

May 19 - Field Day - WE NEED YOUR HELP!

May 22 - State Field Testing (5th only)

May 25 - State Field Testing

May 26 - College Colors Day

May 29 - Memorial Day, No School

May 31 - Early Dismissal

June 1 - Early Dismissal (Last Day of School)

June 1 - Meet Mrs. Haltiwanger @ Richland Library, 5-7pm

What's for Breakfast/Lunch?

https://goo.gl/iQ6jRm

ASAP

Our after school program, ASAP, is accepting applications for the 2017-2018 school year.


Rates have increased slightly as a result of increased staffing.


If you are interested in your child attending ASAP next year, please pick up an application in the front office. There is a $30 non-refundable registration fee.


For questions, please contact Loretta Sears at lsears@richland2.org or Alycia Hatcher at ahatcher@richland2.org

Caliber Collision Teams with PES Caliber Collision Teams with PES

Pontiac Elementary is teaming up with Caliber Collision on Killian Road to collect donations for Harvest Hope Food Bank. Donations can be placed in the box outside the Media Center May 12 & 15. Items needed: Canned Vegetables, Canned Meats, Dry Goods, Peanut Butter, Beans, Toiletries, Diapers, Detergent, Plastic Bags and Paper Bags. Your donations are appreciated.

Get Hooked on Scouting!

The local Boy Scouts and the 4H with the cooperation of Clemson University Extension will be holding their annual Fishing Event calling (Hooked on Scouting) at Clemson Extension Lake from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM on Saturday May 13th.


Please contact Don Gignilliat if there are any questions about the event.


Don Gignilliat

803-466-4411

Catawba District Membership Chairperson

Indian Water Council

Boy Scouts of America

Summer Reading Information

  • Barnes & Noble - Receive a Free Book


  • Richland Library Summer Learning Challenge

Richland Library is gearing up for their Summer Learning Challenge reading program and summer events!


Take a look at the video promoting their program

Summer Learning Challenge Video: https://youtu.be/I9u5t13a-bc


Please Save The Date, June 1st (last day of school). Mrs. Haltiwanger would love to meet you from 5 - 7pm at the Sandhills Branch to sign up for the Summer Learning Challenge! They are offering some great prizes! The Sandhills Branch is located behind the Village at Sandhills in the R2I2 building.


Parents,

You can sign up for the Richland Library Summer Learning Challenge along with your child, and explore your own interests!


  • Stay Tuned for even more exciting opportunities to participate in Summer Reading and look forward to a fun celebration when you return to school in August!

Richland's International Festival

Press Release


Sabores Internacionales En Decker


Richland's International Flavors on Decker

About Us

https://goo.gl/WVXoF Facebook https://goo.gl/poial8


Twitter @PontiacElem Phone 803-699-2700


Address

500 Spears Creek Church Rd.

Elgin, SC 29045


Principal Dr. Katie Barber

Assistant Principals Mrs. Jennifer Gillespie and Mr. Taurean Robinson

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