Leadership Notes

Weekly updates from Mrs. Barber- Oct. 3-7

August 26-30, 2024

WE ARE A LEADER IN ME SCHOOL

Classroom mission statements are complete so now, it’s your turn! Creating a family mission statement is a rewarding process that not only sets expectations within the family but also solidifies your family’s principles of commitment, purpose and vision. We would like to challenge everyone to take the time to create a family mission statement and Begin With the End in Mind. It's as easy as counting to three!

First, define outcomes before you act
Second, create a mission statement
Third, live by the mission statement

After you create your family mission statement, share a picture of it on dojo with your child's teacher. We would love to post a few of these statements on our website and social media platforms. Don't forget , there is no right or wrong for creating your family’s mission statement as long as you make it your own.

Click here for more information to help you create your family's mission statement.

COMMUNICATION

AM Car Line Reminders and Updates:

Thank you for making a RIGHT TURN ONLY onto highway 34 in the mornings from 7AM-7:30AM. A "right turn only" sign will be displayed in the upcoming weeks as a reminder of this safety precaution.

Thank you!

Thank you for attending our back to school parent informational sessions/student dance. Our turn our was amazing! We look forward to seeing all of you again during parent conference week. These conferences will be 1:1 with your child's teacher to review beginning of the year data and discuss other individualized learning information. Our goal is to meet with 100% of our families during this week. More information can be found below.

Fall Fundraiser: Due Sept. 9th

Please check your child's folder for our fall fundraiser packet that will go home Monday. All orders & funds are due by Monday, September 9th. We are encouraging families to participate to help raise funds for the following:

1. Student prizes for Bullpup Shop

2. Student Leadership Clubs

3. School electronic sign (will replace wooden sign at the road)

4. Teacher incentives and appreciation gifts

School T-Shirts: Deadline Sept. 4th

We would like for all of our students to purchase a PTH school shirt for field trips and other big events this year. The deadline for orders is Friday, September 4th ($15). Please dojo your child's teacher if you are in need of an additional order form.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) Testing:

MAP testing is almost complete. Students in grades 2nd-5th will take the language portion on August 27th. Please make sure they're on time for school, well rested & eat breakfast at home if they do not want to eat here at school. MAP results will be reviewed during fall parent conferences.

United Way Week

Help us reach our school goal of $2,500 by donating $5 to United Way of Kershaw County. To make collecting easier, please send the $5 donation on Monday for the events listed below.

United Way Spirit Week:

Monday: PJ Day

Tuesday: Twin Day

Wednesday: Send $1 to wear your favorite hat

Thursday: Send $2 to purchase an icee from our Bullpup Shop

Friday: Send $2 to take a picture with the Camden High School Bulldog

*Note: CHS is encouraging the Camden Cluster schools to join them for "BLACK OUT DAY" on Friday as they prepare for their rival Camden vs. Lugoff Football Game

Grandparents & Special Persons Day!

Friday was the deadline for Grandparents & Special Persons Day. Doors will open 5 mins. prior to the start of each lunch. Please be patient as we will have people exiting and entering at the same time.

Breakfast: 7:30AM (9-6-24)

Lunch Times: (9-9-24)

1st Grade: 11:20-11:50

2nd Grade: 10:45-11:15

3rd Grade 12:00-12:30

4th Grade: 11:45-12:15

5th Grade: 11:30-12:00

Parent Conference Week:

Goal is to meet with 100% of our families the week of Sept. 16-20th- teachers may begin scheduling early conferences.

Bullpup P.T.O

Parent Volunteers:

We are seeking parent volunteers to assist with our Friday Bullpup Shop (Sept. 6th and every other Friday following) and upcoming Book Fair (Sept. 9th-13th). We will have AM and PM shifts available.

If Interested please complete the following two steps:

1. Complete our District Volunteer Application: CLICK HERE for Level One (in school)

2. Contact April Bouknight, Parent Coordinator April.Bouknight@kcsdschools.net.

School Shirt Sale- Now through Sept. 4th

Our goal is to have 100% of students order a shirt for field trips & other big events throughout the year. Order forms were sent home in student folders. Dojo your child's teacher for an additional form. Make checks payable to Pine Tree Hill PTO ($15).