Knighthawk Families,

With the end of the year approaching quickly, we want to share some important dates and events that will be happening at PKMS. Our students have done a fantastic job navigating this unique year, and we are excited to have these celebrations to recognize their hard work and accomplishments. In accordance with our COVID guidelines and restrictions, all ceremonies and recognitions will be virtual for parents and guardians. With the number of students and social distancing requirements, we are unable to accommodate all of our parents at one time. While the format might not be what we prefer, we still want to allow our students to celebrate their success together as a grade level.

End of Year Activities

May 18th - Athletic Banquet

June 9th, 10th, and 11th: Grade Level Field Days

June 10th: 8th Grade Awards at 1:30 pm

June 17th: 6th Grade Awards at 8:45 am

June 17th: 7th Grade Awards at 10:00 am

June 18th: 8th Grade Recognition at 9:00 am

It has been such a blessing to work with your students and be a part of their middle school journeys. They make PKMS such a special place to be, and we can't wait to see what their futures hold. As we continue through the 4th Quarter, we look forward to working together to make sure the 2020 – 2021 school year ends on a good note.

We are thoughtful. We are empowered. We are connected. We are PLEASANT KNOLL!

Go Knighthawks,

Cori Hustedt, Principal

Please click on the link below to read our PKMS Parent Letter.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HDZtyKwuE2pGFTv35DjwQVehNekZUzvu/view?usp=sharing

SC Ready Testing Schedule:

• Mon (5/24) SC READY ELA Day 1 (Writing)

• Tues (5/25) SC READY ELA Day 2 (Reading)

• Wed (5/26) Make-Up Testing

• Thurs (5/27) SC READY Math

• Friday (5/28) - (6/11) Make-Up Testing

SCPASS & Algebra 1 EOCEP Testing Schedule:

• Wed (6/2) SCPASS Science 6th Grade & Algebra 1 EOCEP

• Make-Ups (6/3) - (6/11)

Please email Mr. McCallum, our testing coordinator, with any testing questions.

mccallumd@fortmillschools.org

• 2021-2022 Related Arts Request Forms are due Friday, April 30th to your child's teacher.
• Students will put their requests into PowerSchool on May 3rd during the school day. Students were given a hard copy of this form last week.
• FMVA students will complete this process with their teachers.
• 7th Grade Request Form Click Here
• 8th Grade Request Form Click Here

Rising 8th graders....Are you interested in being a W.E.B. Leader next year? There will be an interested meeting Friday, 4/30 during clubs in the cafeteria.

• W.E.B. is a middle school orientation and transition program that welcomes 6th graders and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their middle school experience. Built on the belief that students can help students succeed, the program trains mentors from our 8th grade class to be WEB Leaders.

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 3rd - 7th. Say thank you to one of our teachers that has gone above and beyond this year.

Click on the link below to send a shout out to a PKMS teacher: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScIiIgZWwlk64xSdR31tNgkKWWKoCwLJBKMt-gHwjtRe6q31Q/viewform

ATTENTION: 6th GRADE STUDENTS AND PARENTS

Please make an appointment for your child to update their Tdap vaccination before next school year. ALL seventh graders (including virtual students) will be REQIIRED to get the Tdap vaccine to protect them against whooping cough (pertussis). One (1) dose of Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) administered on or after the 7th birthday will be required for all seventh graders. It is strongly recommended that adolescents who have not yet received a dose of Tdap vaccine be immunized in advance of this requirement. Students who are not up to date with their Tdap vaccination may not be allowed to attend school. For more information, please visit www.scdhec.gov/health/vaccinations

Please send a copy of the immunization record to the school nurse with the updated vaccination information.

Please click here to complete the district COVID form if your child is getting tested, having symptoms, or has been exposed to a positive case.

The most current Coronavirus Information can be found on the Fort Mill School District Web Page which includes any updates from DHEC.

Thanks to you ...we donated over 250 gallons of clothing, shoes and electronics to the Historic Paradise Foundation in Fort Mill and Tender Hearts in Rock Hill!! Our 7th graders won the spring cleaning drive and will enjoy extra blacktop time and a chance to Silly String our Admin!!

Our PKMS FACS class would love your old magazines (cooking, housing, food). Please drop off in the labeled bin in the front foyer. Thank you!

PKMS Band: Knighthawk Notes

We hope everyone is safe and well as we push to the end of school! Please remember to use “Google Classroom” throughout the year for resources, reminders, updates, and to monitor your students’ progress (along with Parent Portal). Google classroom info is located on Mr. Sanders’ teacher page. Also, GREAT JOB to our 8th graders who participated in the Virtual Solo & Ensemble event. The results should be sent electronically in May. Thanks for supporting PKMS Band, stay safe, and have a great day!

Assignment submission reminders:

All electronic assignments must be submitted via Google Classroom (not via email, hardcopy, or a shared eDocument). Also, please ensure all scanned documents/photos of assignments are legible before uploading them to Google Classroom (set the sheet on a table when taking pictures). Please keep track of assignments and feedback comments on Parent Portal and Google Classroom.

End of Year reminders:

Please pay any owed band fees by Friday, May 28th (this includes reeds).

School-owned instruments must be returned from home by Friday, June 11th.

May Reminders:

All rising 7th & 8th grade students should have submitted their intent form for Band next year.

ALL 7th grade & 8th grade Band students

May Practice log

Due on Google Classroom (not via email or hard copy)

Tuesday, May 25th

Rising 7th graders: JOIN BAND!!!

Do you have a PKMS friend with a child going to 7th grade next year? Please encourage them to join 7th grade Band! Click this link for details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cgFCbXYbKRKvyRGK9EJPpuaNJHWFjb7I/view?usp=sharing

If you need to make a change for your student to begin riding the bus, you must complete the bus transportation form by clicking here. Due to Covid restrictions, all students must be added to a bus roster in order to ride the bus. Transportation will follow up to let you know that your child is approved to begin riding once the form has been completed.

Check out our Facebook page to stay up-to-date with Knighthawk athletics. www.facebook.com/PKMSAthleticBoosters

PKMS ABC President,

Rhett Eckhardt

May 3-7 is PKMS Staff Appreciation Week, and we can’t wait to treat our “Nacho Average” Staff to meals and goodies all week long! Thank you very much to everyone who has already sent in gift cards for the staff. If you have not yet sent the cards out signed up for, please drop them off in the front office in an envelope and marked ATTN: PTO by Friday, April 30. It is not too late to sign up to donate! Click here for details: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0448ABA822A7FA7-pkms3

Thank you again for your support!

PKMS PTO

As we approach the end of the year, it is now time to seek nominations/volunteers for election to the 2021 - 2022 PKMS PTO Board. Please complete the below form with the name and contact information (email and/or phone number) of the person you are nominating. You may nominate yourself or another parent. We will reach out to all nominees to verify their willingness to run for election.

We will be accepting nominations through April 30th. If you have any questions/concerns about either the nomination process or the duties/responsibilities of PTO Board positions, please email us at pleasantknollmspto@gmail.com.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQwu9QTciFbezjhDw0KMDYrmxhxs03fAvqtbti5RY7cILvFw/viewform?usp=sf_link

To make way for brand new spirit wear options in the fall, we are selling off the limited inventory we have on hand. Sizes are limited and all sales are on a first come, first served basis. Spirit wear will be delivered to current face to face PKMS students in home room. Deliveries will be arranged for all other orders. ALL SALES FINAL.

https://pkmspto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/139981

Click here to order your PKMS Yearbook!

Assistant Principals

Mr. McCallum - 8th Grade and 7th Grade C and B Hallway Students

Mr. Janowicz - 6th Grade, 7th Grade A, and Virtual Students.

Guidance Counselors:

A - G - Carol Eaker: eakerc@fortmillschools.org

H - N - Allison Davis: davisak@fortmillschools.org

O - Z - Margaret Causey: causeym@fortmillschools.org

PKMS Counselors' Corner: https://sites.google.com/fmsdmail.org/pkmscounselorwebsite/home

COVID-19 Dashboard

20-21 School Calendar

PKMS Staff Directory

PKMS Team Websites

PKMS 20-21 New Policies and Procedures

Fort Mill Virtual Academy Website

Parent Portal - Online gradebook system

We would like to keep all of our parents informed of upcoming events, classroom news, and school news. Please use the PKMS website, http://pkms.fortmillschools.org/. It should be a primary source of communication for our families. Please also use our Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram pages for information as well.

Twitter - @PK_Knighthawks

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PKMSKnighthawks/

Instagram - pleasantknollmiddleschool

Per FMSD Policy, no items may be dropped off for students at the front office. This includes lunches, homework, athletic and band equipment. We appreciate your understanding and assistance with this.

Email: zeppelink@fortmillschools.org
Website: http://pkms.fortmillschools.org/
Location: 2320 Pleasant Road, Fort Mill, SC, United States
Phone: 803-835-3770
Facebook: facebook.com/PKMSKnighthawks/
Twitter: @PK_Knighthawks