Harmon Weekly Update
October 24 - 28
This Week:
Tuesday, 10/25 - VIRTUAL LEARNING DAY
Wednesday, 10/26 - Picture Retake Day, Mobile Dentist
Thursday, 10/27 -
Friday, 10/28 -
Do NOT come to the school on Monday, 10/24 or Tuesday, 10/25
Next Week:
Tuesday, 11/1 -
Wednesday, 11/2 - Fundraiser Pick Up (3:30 - 5:30 pm)
Thursday, 11/3 -
Friday, 11/4 -
Word of the Week: ADVOCATE
ad·vo·cate
noun
/ˈadvəkət/
a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
"he was an untiring advocate of economic reform"
October 31st = Costume Day!
Please remember, no full face masks, no weapon accessories, no fake blood, etc.
A good rule of thumb is if you could wear it to school back in the 80s or 90s it's probably not a good idea to wear it to school now.
Fundraiser Pickup
Pickup is coming up on Wednesday, November 2nd, 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Any small orders that fit in on a child's lap will be sent home on the bus with the student. Anything larger than a medium box size will need to be picked up in person from 3:30 - 5:30 pm.
How Pickerington Schools Has Managed Its Resources Wisely
As you consider the Pickerington Schools bond issue on the Nov. 8 ballot, it is important that we share information about how wisely the district has managed its resources over the past dozen years. Pickerington Schools has not sought levies for operations from the community since August of 2011. During that period of time, the district has consistently carried adequate operating reserves to meet its needs. For the 2020-21 school year, the district spent the 3rd lowest among its comparison peers in expenditure per pupil.
Perhaps even more importantly, the district’s administrative expenditure per pupil is also the 5th lowest among its peer groups, which indicates that we concentrate our expenditures on the programs and activities that impact our students the most.
Further, Pickerington Schools offers a fantastic value compared to its Ohio Department of Education (ODE) similar district grouping. The charts below show the expenditure per equivalent pupil (EPEP) calculated by ODE for the 2020-21 school year. The EPEP weights the enrollment for expenditures for students in certain categories (e.g. special education, gifted, English Learners, etc.). The weights on these learners are added to recognize the additional staffing and other programmatic expenses to meet their needs. The EPEP is then compared to the Performance Index (PI) score on the 2020-21 Ohio School Report card. The district ranks 3rd highest in PI score, and does so by spending the 3rd lowest in the group.
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 Auction = A Night of Fun, Food and Philanthropy
Tickets are going fast for this year’s fun-filled Pickerington Education Foundation 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 you can get yours now on the Pickerington Education Foundation webpage.
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.
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. PEF awards over $20,000 each year that goes directly back to support our schools. Founded in 2004, PEF is a permanent public charity as a fund within the Fairfield County Foundation. As a public charity, all contributions to the Foundation will receive the maximum tax deduction allowed by law.
We hope to see you at the PEF Charity Auction!