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Counselor's Corner
3rd Grade Testing
Our 3rd grade students will have state testing next week. All testing will begin at 9:30 a.m. Please take note of the dates to coordinate scheduling appointments for your child. In order for your child to perform their best on a test, it is important they are well rested and eat a nutritious breakfast.
- Tuesday, October 18th - English Language Arts, Part 1
- Wednesday, October 19th - English Language Arts, Part 2
Thanksgiving Meals
A local PLSD family is providing Thanksgiving meals for families in need. Please read more below.
Holiday Assistance
We are here to help for the holidays! If your family needs assistance OR would like to help with donations please see the attachment below.
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week will be celebrated at Violet Elementary from Wednesday, October 26th to
Friday, October 28th. At the elementary level, Red Ribbon Week is a time to focus on healthy habits and choices and pledging to be drug free. Please see the flyer below.
Lisa Lowe
School Counselor
Violet Elementary School
(614) 548-1531
Students Not in School On These Dates:
Monday, Oct 24th - District Professional Development Day (no work assigned on this day)
Tuesday, Oct 25th - District Virtual Learning Day (students will have assignments, please have them check their Google Classrooms, Seesaw and school email)
PTO News
Family Fall Fest
Please join us on Monday, October 24th at Van Buren Acres for a Violet PTO Fall Family Night! There are no classes in Pickerington on this day due to staff professional development. Van Buren Acres will graciously open their gates on this day just for Violet families! Dress in your costume and enjoy some fall fun! Entrance price is $20 per family and can be paid at the gate. This will be a great opportunity to have some wholesome fall fun and a chance to get to know other Violet families. We hope to see you there!
The APEX School Fundraiser is coming at the end of the month. Details will be sent out soon.
Enrollment Projections Hold True, Highlighting Need for Pickerington Schools' Bond Passage
Pickerington Schools’ enrollment has exceeded projections for the 2022-23 school year, and the student population is forecasted to increase by nearly 1,000 students by the 2027-28 school year. By that point in time, nearly every building in the district will be over capacity. The two charts below break down the expected enrollment growth by school year, as well as the enrollment versus capacity in each of our buildings through the 2029-30 school year.
Pickerington Schools’ Nov. 8 bond issue will be used to address this rapid growth in the student population by constructing a new junior high and renovating and expanding existing facilities. Community approval of the bond issue will help our students for years to come, and will help keep our schools and property values strong. Learn more about the bond issue on our website. Don’t forget that early in-person and absentee voting by mail is open now and election day is Nov. 8. More information about voting is available on the Vote Ohio website.
PEF Charity Event Promises an Evening of Entertainment, Food, a Silent Auction, Reverse Raffle, and More!
Tickets are on sale now for this year’s fun filled Pickerington Education Foundation (PEF) Charity Auction. The event includes dinner, drinks, entertainment, silent & live auctions, and a Reverse Raffle. It will take place on Saturday, November 5 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., at the Wigwam Event Center, 10190 Blacklick-Eastern Rd. NW, Pickerington, OH 43147. The event is a truly enjoyable and fun way to support our schools!
Tickets are $60 per person and are on sale now at the Pickerington Education Foundation webpage. Dinner will be catered by Berwick Manor.
The silent auction includes upscale baskets and themed, decorated trees. Proceeds from this event provide grants to Pickerington teachers and buildings for a variety of classroom projects.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR FUN AND PRIZES: You may opt to purchase a Reverse Raffle Ticket for an additional $50. Got a lucky number? Pick it for a chance to win! Using the 'seat finder' application, pick a number between A1 through A300 for your Reverse Raffle Entry number.
We hope to see you there!
Pickerington PodClass
Parent Volunteers
Picture Retake Day
Important Dates
October 18 3rd Grade State Testing
October 19 3rd Grade State Testing
October 24 No School, Staff Professional Development Day
October 24 PTO Fall Family Night at Van Buren Acres, 3:00pm until dark
October 25 Virtual Learning Day, Staff Professional Development
October 26 APEX Fundraiser Kickoff
October 26-28 Red Ribbon Week
October 27 Picture Re-take Day
November 5 PEF Charity Event
November 8 Virtual Learning Day, Staff Professional Development
ABOUT US
Email: dee_copas@plsd.us
Website: http://www.pickerington.k12.oh.us/violet-elementary/
Location: 8855 Education Drive, Pickerington, OH, United States
Phone: (614) 548-1500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuperVioletES/
Twitter: @VioletElem