#sparkinfo. Monthly News- Jan. 2019
A New Year is upon us!
"One Word"
"One Word that Will Change Your Life will inspire you to simplify your life and work by focusing on just one word for this year. That’s right! One Word creates clarity, power, passion and life-change. The simple power of One Word is that it impacts all six dimensions of your life – mental, physical, emotional, relational, spiritual, and financial. Simply put, One Word sticks. There is a word meant for you and when you find it, live it, and share it, your life will become more rewarding and exciting than ever."
We hope that you will speak with your middle schooler about their one word. If they have not come up with one, perhaps you can do the exercise as a family. We are looking forward to a great 2019 with everyone at Pickens Middle!
Drop Off and Pick UP
Genetics Study- 7th Grade
Clemson Football- National Champions!
Students who support the Tigers enjoyed wearing their Clemson gear last week in honor of their team's win!
Student-centered instruction!
What's New At Pickens Middle?
Literacy Plan
This month, our literacy plan introduces our Reader of the Week! Students may fill out an entry in the lobby before assembly with their name and the name of their book. On Friday, we will have a drawing, and the winner will be recognized as our reader of the week. In addition to recognition, the winner will receive scholastic book coupons, and excel cents!
Our first reader of the week was Emily Hannah! We are proud of Emily and all of our avid readers.
Please encourage your student to find books they love and read on a daily basis!
World Famous Coupon Books!
Pickens Spirit Night at Wendy's!
Attention 8th Grade Parents!
What's Happening for the rest of January!
Tuesday, Jan.15th- Basketball @ Wren (5:30 PM)
Wednesday, Jan.16th- 2nd Nine Weeks Report Cards
Thursday, Jan.17th- Basketball vs. Powdersville (5:30 PM)
Pep Rally/Rising Sixth Grade Visit
Monday, Jan.21st- Holiday!!
Tuesday, Jan.22nd- #sparksrising Parent Night 6:00-7:00
Wednesday, Jan.23rd-Basketball @ Palmetto (5:30 PM)
Thursday, Jan. 24th- Momentum Bike Club (3:30-5:00 PM)
Basketball vs. Riverside (5:30 PM)
Friday, Jan. 25th- S.P.A.R.K.S Finest Ceremony
Saturday, Jan. 26th- All-State Band Call Back Auditions @ Lexington HS
Powdersville Robotics Competition (8-4 PM)
Monday, Jan. 28th- Basketball Tournament Begins (TBD)
All-County Honor Band Clinic @ Easley HS - 4:30p
Tuesday, Jan. 29th- All-County Honor Band Clinic @ Easley HS - All Day/Concert 7p
Thursday, Jan. 31st- Momentum Bike Club (3:30-5:00 PM)
Wendy’s Spirit Night (5-8)
Other Important Dates Beyond January!!
(Dance Contracts were sent home. All 8th graders must be in good standing to attend!)
Friday, March 8th- Miss Torch Pageant
(Details to come!)
PTO!
Get in on the yearbook today!
If you still haven't gotten your student's yearbook, you can order online using the following link: YEARBOOKS!!
This year's regular bell schedule
Morning Assembly Drawings and Icebreakers 7:52- 7:55
(This represents activities for students as they arrive on campus.)
Morning Assembly 7:55-8:05
(The day has officially begun at 7:55.)
1st period 8:11-9:03
2nd period 9:07-9:59
3rd period 10:03-10:55
4th period – Lunch & Extension Classes 10:59 -- 12:20
8th grade lunch 10:59-11:26
7th grade lunch 11:28-11:55
6th grade lunch 11:52-12:20
5th period 12:24-1:16
6th period 1:20-2:12
7th period 2:16-3:10 (Sixth grade dismisses at 3:08)
Pick-Up and Drop-Off
Please remember that in the morning, the lane which comes straight to the school will close at seven. All vehicles should approach the school through the car loop. Please pull forward and fill in all available space to ensure that we can unload as many students as we can and keep the line as short as possible. This is a single lane in the morning. Student should be dropped off in plenty of time to ensure they are in the gym for assembly by 7:55.
P.M. Pick-UP
For the safety of our students in our carline, Pickens Middle will not allow signing out of students after 2:30 PM. Please pick up your student prior to that time for any appointments or events which require early pick up. The barrier to the straight left lane will close at 2:30 and we do not want cars coming around the barrier into oncoming traffic. All vehicles must use the car loop after that time. Parents/guardians who arrive before 2:30 for afternoon pickup may wait in the car loop at the final stop sign at the top of the hill until 3:00. Please see the video below for car pickup instructions.
*Students with parent/guardian permission must have a walkers pass to leave campus on foot.
If you have any questions about this procedure, please let us know.
From Sparks of Knowledge Grow Flames of Success
Email: jamesking@pickens.k12.sc.us
Website: http://pms.pickens.k12.sc.us/
Location: 140 Torch Lane, Pickens, SC, 29671
Phone: (864) 397-4100
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pickensms/?scrlybrkr=85865011
Twitter: @pmssparks