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November 1, 2022
Updates from the Library
- Author, Jennifer Shaw is coming to SCE on November 21 and will speak to all classes. You can read more abut the author and her book at this link: https://dumplingsmeanfamily.com/.
- You can pre-order her book using the order form below or, order forms will be sent home next week with all students.
- The Book Fair is November 14-18. Look for more information to come home soon.
- Please note that this year, there will be tax added onto the cost of the books. So, a book that says it's $7.99 will be slightly more than that once tax is added. Please keep that in mind when sending money with your student.
- You can also set up an E-Wallet for the Book Fair. This allows you to electronically put money on-line for your student to access at the Book Fair. Please see the flyer below for more information.
Pickerington's Mayor Shows Support for November 8 Bond Issue
Pickerington Mayor Lee Gray endorsed Pickerington Schools' bond issue during the regular Board of Education meeting on Oct. 24. Mayor Gray told the audience, "I generally don't get out in front of tax issues because I think it is a very personal issue. But on this one, I think this is a very important point in Pickerington's history. We need to get this right and we need to get it going. Because even after you pass it, it's going to take awhile for this to build out and it does affect the kid's performance and attitude."
"It's a great opportunity for our community," Gray continued. "If my friends are on the borderline, I want them to know I am 100% behind this."
You can watch Mayor Gray's full speech in the board meeting recording on our PLSD Communications YouTube channel, beginning at timecode 8:18. Thanks Mayor Gray for your support!
If passed on Nov. 8, the district’s capital plan, which includes the proceeds from the $89.930 million bond issue, will be used to:
- Build a new junior high school that can house up to 1,300 students
- Renovate all of Ridgeview Junior High to convert to a building holding separate kindergarten to fourth grade elementary and fifth to sixth grade middle schools; this creates an eighth elementary school that will house about 450 elementary students, and a fourth middle school that will house about 450 middle school students
- Add 24 additional classrooms at Central High School housing up to 650 students; upgrade the cafeteria, expanding capacity by 200 additional students; install secure entryways
- Add 18 additional classrooms to North High School housing up to 470 additional students; install secure entryways
- Renovate and upgrade multiple elementary schools to accommodate growth, making room for up to 375 additional students
More details about the bond issue can be found on our Nov. 8 Bond Issue Information webpage. Information about voting is available at the Vote Ohio website. Absentee and in-person voting is underway now and election day is just a week away — Nov. 8!
PEF Charity Auction Tree Auction Is Live Now!
The Pickerington Education Foundation's (PEF) online tree auction is live ahead of the in-person event this weekend! Online now, you can bid on one of our 15 trees beautifully decorated by each of our Pickerington schools and the District Office. Proceeds benefit the PEF Grant Program. Scan the QR code to view these creatively themed trees and/or visit the PEF live tree auction link.
Tickets are also on sale for the fun-filled PEF Charity Auction on Saturday, Nov. 5. The event includes dinner, drinks, entertainment, silent & live auctions, and a Reverse Raffle. It will take place 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 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.
We hope to see you there!
Police vs. Fire Charity Basketball Game November 13
You won't want to miss a chance to see our local police and firefighters battle it out on the basketball court at the annual Police Vs. Fire Charity Basketball game! This popular event will take place at Pickerington High School Central on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 1 p.m. You'll want to get there early to get a good seat and bring either three non-perishable food items or a cash donation for admission. Proceeds benefit the Pickerington Food Pantry.
PTO Updates
Fall Fundraiser/Apex Fun Run: Starts today November 1st. The kids will bring home their packet with their individual code to set up their fundraising page. Please make sure you check our facebook page daily for updates!!
Friday November 4 we need several parents to help the APEX team send the kids into the weekend by giving them high fives. Dress in the APEX colors of blue and orange and meet the APEX team out front of the building at 3:50PM.
Thursday November 10 Fun Run Volunteers: Here is the sign up genius to help with the fun run.
Book Fair: The media center needs some help during the book fair. See the sign up genius for more information. There are new spots available for setup on November 11
Upcoming Events:
November 1: Apex Pep Rally/Fundraising Begins
November 8: Election day-Do not forget to Vote for Pick Kids!!
November 9: PTO Meeting in the Media Center at 7PM
November 10: APEX Fun Run