Please mark your calendars with these dates for our fun and exciting month of October!

• October 10th marks the end of our first 9 weeks and the final day for academic grades for this term.
• First 9 weeks Report Cards will go home on October 23rd.
• Our Pick Leaders have been working hard preparing for their Student Led Conferences this month! Each homeroom teacher will share dates to sign up for a conference session. As we encourage students to be leaders of their learning, students will lead their conference time with you as they present growth areas they are proud of and goals for the upcoming nine weeks. We want every student to have an opportunity to present their progress to their parent/guardian. Please work with your teacher to find a time to conference.
• On October 17th, we will celebrate the 50th Day of School!
• Students will be out of school on Friday, October 18th and Monday, October 21st for a Fall Holiday and Parent Conference/Staff Development Day.
• October 23rd is PTO Spirit Night at Culver's!
• We will celebrate Red Ribbon Week, October 22-25!
• On October 25th, we will host our Beat Bama Food Drive in partnership with The Food Bank of East Alabama.
• October 28th is Fall Picture Make-up Day. For the proofs that were already sent home, the cash payment option has closed, but the online option is still open.

Happy Fall!

Debbie

PTO has planned our next Spirit Night for Wednesday, October 23rd from 5:00-8:00 at Culver's!

• The Teach Flu a Lesson Vaccine Clinic will be held at PICK on Thursday, October 24th! The flu vaccine is offered to students with private insurance, Medicaid, and qualified uninsured students (not PEEHIP). There are no out of pocket expenses or deductibles and participation is voluntary. If you would like your child to receive the flu vaccine, return the completed form. If you do not want your child to participate, please do not return the form.

• Scoliosis screenings will be offered to all 5th grade students on October 25th! Consent forms to opt into this screening will be sent home to all 5th grade students the week of Oct 14th.
  

This month, our counseling focus is on "Begin with the End in Mind." We're learning about setting clear goals and using step-by-step instructions for problem-solving.

Here's how you can support this at home:

1. Set goals

2. Create a plan

3. Use visual reminders

4. Reflect together

By reinforcing these strategies, you can help your child build a strong foundation in goal-setting and problem-solving. Regular attendance is crucial for academic success and social skill development. Your support makes a significant impact on their learning journey. Thank you for your partnership!

Please click below to visit Mrs. Brown's link for additional counseling resources and information.

https://www.auburnschools.org/Domain/1401

To celebrate our Pick Leaders Rock! theme, Mrs. Hames led the students in creating some beautiful and fun Rock-N-Roll pieces for this year's Magnet Art Project. Be on the lookout for flyers to come home about an opportunity to purchase Magnet Art items. They make wonderful gifts, and this little fundraiser helps add to the art supplies that all students use during the year! The sale window is until 11-8-24 for parents to purchase items to arrive by 12-5-24.

Girls in Aviation Day

Join us for a fun-filled day of discovery, where students of all ages can explore the exciting world of aviation and aerospace. Younger children will enjoy engaging activities and crafts, while older students can connect with industry professionals and explore potential careers in aviation.

Event Highlights:

Interactive Aviation Activities and Arts & Crafts:

Younger children will enjoy hands-on activities like plane coloring, word searches, paper airplane contests, a VFR sectional scavenger hunt, airplane bingo, and “Pin the Propeller on the Airplane.”

Meet Aviation Students & Professionals:

Older students can engage with Auburn’s aviation students and industry professionals from airlines and aerospace companies. They’ll have the chance to learn about aviation careers and training opportunities.

Aircraft Static Displays

Get up close to real aircraft! Students will be able to walk around and learn about different types of planes, as well as take photos with them.

Auburn School of Aviation Information Booth

For those interested in pursuing a degree in aviation, there will be an information booth to learn more about Auburn’s aviation programs.

Event Details:

Location: Auburn University Regional Airport

Address: 2150 Bent Creek Rd, Auburn, AL 36830

Date: October 19, 2024

Time: 10 AM - 2 PM

This event is ideal for children of all ages—from young kids curious about aviation to middle and high school students interested in aviation careers.