Our first-grade students are hard at work learning how to spell better! Today, Mrs. Smith's class practiced sorting words based on similar spelling patterns. What a fun way to partner-up and share some spelling success!
Mrs. Smith's second graders had a fantastic time partner reading about different habitats from around the world! They explored grasslands, rainforests, and coral reefs, learning about the incredible animals and plants that call these places home.
Congratulations to this week's Perseverance Award recipients! Your grit, determination, and commitment have truly paid off! You pushed through the tough moments! Keep it up!
Get ready to say, "Cheese!" Picture Day is tomorrow, Thursday, 9/12!
Big ideas take some brainstorming! As part of the "Leader in Me" training, our 4th-graders gathered to work on a Mission Statement for the grade level. Here they are discussing how they want the Mission Statement to "See," "Hear," and "Feel, " which will help them dig deeper into answering, "Why do we come to school?"
Congratulations, Dauson! Deputy Roach has recognized him as the Campus Law Enforecement Student of the Month for August. We know he will continue being "Determined to Make a Difference!"
Important Reminder Regarding the Free & Reduced Meal Program:
The carryover in benefits from last year’s Free & Reduced Meal Program will end September 13, 2024. After this date the student will return to full pay status unless a new application is submitted to re-establish the student's eligibility before the end of the carryover period.
For households that meet the income requirements we encourage you to submit a new free and reduced application now.
Here is the link below for our online or paper application:
http://frapps.horizonsolana.com/PICC01
Congratulations to this week's Perseverance Award winners! You've all done amazing work, and we're so proud of you! Keep up the great effort and continue to shine!
A game of war… place value style! It's always a great day when your students are so excited about learning that they beg to play a math game over and over again because it's so much fun! Way to go, students in Mrs. Suttons' third grade math class!
Today, Mrs. Anderson's PreK class had their first visit to the media center! They enjoyed a read-aloud of "Should I Share My Ice Cream?" by Mo Willems, followed by a sweet ice cream-sharing game. Each student practiced asking, "Would you like to share my ice cream?" as they took turns, giving them a great chance to work on their politeness and saying "please" and "thank you." Such a fun way to learn important social skills!
It felt a little like fall as the students raised the flag today! A big thank you to Mrs. Smith for guiding our Kindness Crew students in learning to care for the United States Flag and the Georgia State Flag. Proud to see our young patriots in training!
Order your child's yearbook today for the discounted price of $33. You can also get 4 free icons! That's a $6 saving, but you must order by 9/13/2024. (Price will increase to $36, 9/14/2024 - 1/31/2025.)
https://www.jostens.com/
In Ms. Justice's fourth-grade class, students are teaming up with partners to enhance their reading fluency. It's inspiring to see them work together, practice, and grow their skills.
This week's Perseverance Award recipients are truly exceptional! They’ve “powered through” even when things seemed too challenging. Congratulations to all of you for your incredible determination and hard work!
Just a smile and a wave from Deputy Roach and Harry, the Hill City Hawk! 🦅
We hope this brings a smile to your face today! 😊 #Community #StayPositive #HillCityPride
A big shoutout to the Picken High School Cheerleaders for welcoming our Hawks in the car rider line this morning! Your Dragon spirit is contagious, and we know it will carry us to victory over the Gilmer Bobcats this Friday night. Go Dragons!
Pickens County School District will be closed on Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day. We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable weekend.
This is just a reminder that Pickens County School District's first virtual learning day is Friday, August 30th.
Last week, our Hawks took part in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, contributing valuable data on the pollinators at our school to the University of Georgia for their research! After the count, everyone celebrated with a fun pollinator party in the gazebo. Thank you, Mrs. Chapman, for organizing this event. It was a "buzzing" good time!
Students in Mrs. Connelly fourth grade ELA class have been learning how to be a community of readers and how to be active listeners. They are buddy reading during the reading workstations and are using dialogue circles to enforce listening skills. Students are able to think while someone's talking and to formulate a response. They are listening and seeking to understand what they're saying, their perspective and point of view. Students are engaged, attentive and listening to their peers. It's a win-win!
