Fork Shoals eNews
A rich heritage of cultivating world-class learners!
Volume 10, Issue 42 May 15, 2022
Featured this week (bolded information is NEW this week OR has upcoming due dates):
- PTA Voting
- State Testing
- Parent Surveys
- Crumbl Cookie Spirit Day
- Final Report Cards & Other End of Year Communications
- Chromebook Preparation
- Medication Pick Up
- Extended Day Program Registration 2022-2023
- Graduate Recognition
- Clemson Summer Reading/Writing Program
- Lunch Menus
- Learner Profile Monthly Focus
- Calendar of Events
- March-June Updated Calendars
- Golden Apple Nominations
- Social Media Links
PTA Voting
State Testing
State testing for all 3rd-5th grade students continues this week. Dates are published on our website front page, in the updated calendar link on our website and in the eNews. All 3rd-5th grade students will take the SC Ready Math and ELA tests. 4th graders will also take SC PASS Science. Please be sure that your child gets plenty of rest, a healthy breakfast, and arrives at school on time. Please also try to avoid early dismissals except in emergencies.
May 17--4th & 5th Virtual and 4th in-person SC Ready ELA Day 1
May 18--4th & 5th Virtual and 4th in-person SC Ready ELA Day 2
May 24--3rd, 4th, and 5th SC Ready Math (virtual and in-person)
May 25--4th SC PASS Science (virtual and in-person)
Parent Surveys
Report Cards & End of Year Communications
Prior to the last day, teacher's will send home an important letter about your child's current reading level. The letter will also have a QR Code for you to access books/ideas to support your child.
Teachers will begin to send home debts owed letters mid-May. Please be sure that your child has all of his/her library books, chromebooks, and chargers ready when it is time.
Chromebook Return Preparation
- Students need to check for name stickers on top and barcode sticker on the bottom
- Students need to remove any extra stickers
- Students need to check for any damages
- (3rd-5th) Students need to be sure they have a top and bottom case
- Students need to be sure they have a charger with name sticker on it
- Students need to pay for a missing or damaged item
Lenovo Accessories
Lenovo Charger $31.00
Lenovo Case $24.00
Lenovo Chromebook $301.00
Dell Accessories
Dell Charger $38.00
Dell Chromebook $234
Medication Pick Up
Extended Day Program Registration for 2022-2023
Registration for next school year can be found on our school website! You may pay online using My School Bucks. Register early as space is limited!
Learner Profile Monthly Focus
Calendar of Events
May 16
2nd and 3rd Grade Field Day
May 17
4th grade SC Ready ELA Day 1
5th grade (virtual only) SC Ready ELA Day 1
May 18
4th grade SC Ready ELA Day 2
5th grade (virtual only) SC Ready ELA Day 2
May 20
Library books due
School Spirit Day
May 23
K and 1st Grade Field Day
Yearbook Day
May 24
3rd-5th SC Ready Math
Extra Yearbooks for Sale
May 25
4th Grade SC PASS Science
May 26
4th and 5th Grade Field Day
May 27
School Spirit Day
1st Grade Program 8:30 AM
2nd Grade Awards 9:45 AM
May 30
Memorial Day-No School
May 31
3rd Grade Awards 8:30 AM
4th Grade Awards 9:45 AM
June 1
Kindergarten Celebration 8:30 AM
June 2
5th Grade Awards/Promotion 8:30 AM
Half Day Dismissal at 11:45
June 3
5th Grade Day
School Spirit Day
Last day of school
Half Day Dismissal at 11:45
Office Hours
Office Hours
Monday-Friday
7:00 AM - 3:45 PM
Contact Info
Email: kreid@greenville.k12.sc.us
Website: www.greenville.k12.sc.us/forksh
Location: 916 McKelvey Road, Pelzer, SC 29669
Phone: 864-355-5000
Facebook: www.facebook.com/forkshoalsschool
Twitter: @FSSPrincipal