

PES Notes
Week of January 2nd-6th
Welcome Back!
Happy New Year!
I hope each of you had a great break. For some, it is the busiest time of the year, while some find time to relax. Whatever group you find yourself in, I hope it was a great time. I also know that this is a tough time for some, and you are lifted in prayers daily.
As we return for the 2nd semester, I want to remind you of some things to help your child.
1. Please have them to school on time. This allows your child to eat breakfast and begin class with their peers.
2. READ – find 15-20 minutes a day and read with your child. It honestly makes a difference in their education. Let them read to you, and celebrate with them when they do so.
3. Please look at the calendar info listed below and on our website. A few parents shared that they did not have a clue about our Christmas programs. I do not send paper copies of anything home because they get lost. I found text/ email works best. Please ask other parents if they receive our newsletter, and if they do not, please contact the office, and we will try to correct the problem.
4. Students will return Wednesday, January 4th.
We look forward to seeing our students back and beginning a great semester of learning. If you have any questions or concerns, please give us a call or email.
Dr. Scott King
SMART SCHOOL WILL BE OPEN WEDNESDAY!!
Smart School - You can still sign up!!!
SMART SCHOOL is in full force. Smart School is a chance for students to get extra help with homework, studying for tests, and keeping up to date with online programs. Smart School is open until 6 each day. If you want more information about it, please contact Dr. Pearcy by emailing her @ amanda.pearcy@decaturschools.org.
Attendance Battle
Congratulations to the 4th grade for winning the 2nd 9 weeks attendance battle. We will find a day for a pizza party for them.
We will do another one for the 3rd nine weeks and some weekly prizes.
COATS
We had a lot of coats and jackets left during the first semester. If possible, please put your child's name on their coat. We will work at reminding students to grab their jackets at the end of fine arts and the end of the day.
PAID Sheets - will update Tuesday afternoon.
Here is the link for this week's PAID sheets. These sheets will inform you of what is happening in the student's classroom. You may also find teacher contact information on them.
Upcoming dates:
January
4th - Students return to school.
16th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
23rd - Family Math Night - 5:45-7
February
8th - Picture Day
13th-16th - Book Fair
16th - Parent Teacher Conference/ Inservice for Teachers/No School
17th - Staff Development for Staff/No School
20th - President's Day - No School
28th - Family Reading Night
March
10th - PAWS Celebration
13th - 17th - SPRING Break
Contact Information
Dr. Scott King - scott.king@decaturschools.org
Mr. Matt Marshall - matt.marshall@decaturschools.org
Phone: 731-847-7317