Clemson Elementary School

Parent Event: Helping Your Family Bridge the Tech Gap SDPC families — you're invited to a special event with Joshua Adams from Parent ProTech, focused on how technology is shaping the lives of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Learn about: ✔️ Screen time trends & the science behind them ✔️ Practical strategies for healthy tech habits ✔️ How to stay connected as a family in today's digital world April 1 | 5:00–6:30 PM ALIVE Wesleyan Church - 136 Chastain Rd, Central, SC 29630 ✅ FREE and open to all SDPC parents ✅ Click here to register: https://forms.gle/GCcGHW91wGktUZmPA Let’s work together to help our kids thrive in a tech-saturated world!

Clemson Elementary will be administering SC Ready Testing at the end of April and beginning of May. Some tips for testing include: arriving to school on time, eating a healthy breakfast, getting plenty of rest and come ready to do your best! No personal electronic devices are allowed during testing. Detailed information about SC Ready Testing is being sent home with each student.

We want to welcome all rising K5 students that will attend Clemson Elementary for the 2025-2026 school year to join us for Future Tiger Day on April 8 at 8:15am or April 10 at 5:00pm! This will be a great opportunity for students and parents to tour the school, pre-register for After School Care, and ask questions. Please sign up for one of the two dates https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSee2n1U3slEwax7naFA3mUeBPnT5Cp55T2yabY48g6NUJy03g/viewform We will also have K5 screenings on April 23 and April 24. Please sign up for a date and time https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094AA4A92EA2F9CF8-55389995-20252026#/

Today, we celebrate the incredible men and women who ensure our students travel safely to and from school each day. It's SC Bus Driver Appreciation Day, and we want to say THANK YOU to our SDPC bus drivers and assistants! To truly capture the impact of our drivers, we spent time riding along on routes and speaking with two of our dedicated drivers—experiencing firsthand the joy, care, and commitment they bring to their work. 🎥 Watch our special tribute video here: https://youtu.be/omM_SDLXcM0

Dear Parents and/or guardians, Today, we conducted a lockdown drill at Clemson Elementary School. I wanted to inform you so that you are aware in case your child has questions about the activities at school today. Our school is always committed to maintaining a secure environment. This includes keeping all external doors locked, requiring all visitors to sign in during the school day, and ensuring classroom doors remain locked at all times. During a lockdown drill, we practice additional safety measures that would be implemented in the event of an intruder. The safety and well-being of our students are our top priorities. If you have any questions about our safety procedures, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly. Thank you for your continued support. Sincerely, David Thompson Principal Clemson Elementary School

🎉 4K Applications & 5K Registration Now Open! 🎉 The time has come! 4K applications and 5K enrollment for the 2025-26 school year are officially open. 📌 Learn more & register today: www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/pre-k-information-page ✨ New for 2025-26! We're excited to enhance our preschool programs across the district. Read about these important updates here: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/1937097

📢Coming soon: 2025 Pre-K & 5K Registration! 📢 Do you have a rising 4K or 5K student ready to start their learning journey? Mark your calendars, registration opens TOMORROW, January 17, 2025! ✅4K Applications - Learn about eligibility and how to apply ✅5K Enrollment - get ready for kindergarten at SDPC 📌Learn more & Register here: www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/pre-k-information-page NOTE: If you have completed any form prior to January 17., 2025, it will need to be resubmitted once registration opens. 🎉New for 2025-26! Our Preschool programs are evolving to better serve young learners. Read about these exciting updates: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/1937097 Tag a friend who needs this info! 🎒📚 #engagingtoday #empoweringtomorrow

SDPC will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, due to the danger of ice on secondary roads. No buses will travel on icy roads. High school students should check Schoology for adjusted schedules. Details:: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/article/196018

📱 Revised Personal Electronic Device Policy: Beginning January 2025 📱 Under a new South Carolina policy, schools are required to limit students' access to cell phones and other personal devices during the school day. The School District of Pickens County has adopted a revised Personal Electronic Device Policy to comply with state law (Budget Proviso 1.103). ✔️Devices must be silenced and stored in lockers, backpacks, or other designated areas throughout the instructional time. ✔️Devices include but are not limited to, cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and gaming devices. We encourage parents to discuss this policy with their children and support its implementation when we return in January. Thank you for partnering with us as we implement this required policy. Please visit this site for detailed information [www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/sdpc-cell-phone-policy].

Read & Rebound Winter BINGO Reading Challenge We are excited to partner with Daniel High School in their Read & Rebound Event! Kindergarten-fifth grade students will participate in a Holiday Book Bingo challenge from Monday, December 16-Friday, January 24 to encourage reading over winter break. Students who complete a Holiday Book Bingo Card (by completing a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line), will be entered to receive a free ticket to a special basketball game at DHS on January 31st and a copy of the book Swish! signed by Bryan Narcisse. Our school will have TEN winners! See the attached flyer that was sent home for more details. Please scan the QR code for more details or contact Leanne Broome (leannebroome@pickens.k12.sc.us) if you have any questions.

The best gifts are worth the wait. Order your 2024-2025 school yearbook today! Follow this link to purchase: JOSTENS.COM/YBKBOO

Next week is Red Ribbon Week October 28- November 1. Red Ribbon Week is a time for students to learn about the importance of making healthy choices and staying drug-free. Students have the opportunity to participate in dress-up days. Monday--Pajama Day Tuesday--Tacky Tourist Day Wednesday--Tie Dye Day Thursday--Red Day Friday--Favorite Team Day

Order your school yearbook today! Copy and paste this link to purchase: JOSTENS.COM/YBKBOO The yearbooks are on sale from Oct. 1, 2024 until Feb. 1, 2025.

We are excited to host our Veterans on November 11! We invite veterans and their students to the celebration. Pastries and performance will be in the cafeteria from 7:30am-8:00am. A parade on the outdoor walking track will be at 8:15am. To confirm your attendance and provide additional information, please follow this link or call the front office at (864) 397-1500. Please follow directional signs for parking and enter through the car loop or front office.

Reminder: There will be no school for students on Monday and Tuesday of next week, as we have an extended holiday. No School: - Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 - Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 (Teacher Professional Development day) These days are planned breaks on the 2024-2025 calendar. You can view the current calendar and future calendar drafts here: [www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/spdc-calendars]

Our first Tiny Tiger Tots will be held on September 25th from 1:00- 1:30pm at Clemson Elementary School. Tiny Tiger Tots is a preschool literacy program sponsored by Women United Preschool Pages. Preschool Pages is a partnership with local elementary schools to support the development of early literacy skills in preschoolers throughout the Pickens County community. Each session will include a reading of a picture book and guided activities. Your tot will receive a copy of the book to bring home! You may register you preschooler via this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUlw2usxfYTPhG6dg6-cPtQxp09tJNdZrrtMwbhXr1pFwkMw/viewform Please email the reading coach, Hope Chapman, at hopechapman@pickens.k12.sc.us for any questions.

1-2-3-4 We declare a Penny War! Get ready, next week is Penny Wars. Pennies count as positive points toward your student’s grade. Silver coins, cash and checks are negative points that can be put towards other grades to lower their total. The grade with the highest total at the end of the week gets to have an ice cream party and make Principal Sundaes!

Volunteer Training at Clemson Elementary! The first volunteer training date at Clemson Elementary is Thursday, September 5, 2024 in the cafeteria at 6pm. You do not have to sign-up in advance to attend. The training will start promptly at 6pm. You are able to train at any School District of Pickens County Volunteer Training sessions. Here is a link to see all the scheduled volunteer training dates: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K8FSMXWseHr6IknstsUhH6V6_N2hn51j1Yhasw6rRZ0/edit#heading=h.1plk2hfbfzfu

Join us for Goodies with Grands hosted by the Clemson Elementary Parent Teacher Association!. September 10, 11 and 12 from 7-8am in the Clemson Elementary Cafeteria. Follow Directional Signs for Parking. Enter in the Front Door or Car Line Door. Families with multiple students attend on the day assigned for the youngest child. Sept. 10: 4K, 5K, 1st grade grandparents Sept. 11: 2nd & 3rd grade grandparents Sept. 12: 4th & 5th grade grandparents RSVP by Sept. 6 using this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScbbKWMmGcuxNwGLPqptP3k1vpqHNkVzxHq65kRedeYQwTK6A/viewform?pli=1

Your Clemson Elementary PTA and Friends of the Green Crescent Trail invite you to Walk & Roll to School Day on Friday, Sept. 6. Plan to start walking, riding your bike or scooter by 7:30am. If it is too far to walk or ride from your home, here are some options for you: -Park at Walmart Neighborhood Market and walk (0.8 miles) (~22 minutes) -Park at Clemson Park (0.6 miles) (~17 minutes). Turn right onto Frontage Road. Be careful crossing Berkeley Drive! -Park at Country Walk Parking Lot (0.8 miles) (~22 minutes). Take your first right after you turn into the neighborhood to the parking lot. Follow the sidewalks and nature trail to the Green Crescent Bridge. Be careful crossing the street! For your safety, please cross on ly at crosswalks and do not park on Berkeley drive. Bring your camera for a picture with the Clemson Tiger and bring money for Spirit Sticks, CFA biscuits, Stickers, & Magnets! If you would like to volunteer at the event, please email clemsonelementarypta@gmail.com