Vision

At C. C. Pinckney we are achieving student success for all students all day, every day through:

1: Collaborative teamwork among all stakeholders.

2: Promoting healthy social/emotional skills and academic progress.

Mission

C. C. Pinckney will Educate, Engage, and Empower each student to succeed in a dynamic world.

Collective Agreements

We will all be positive and contributing members of our school family.

We will be aware of all students' social/emotional health.

We will keep parents informed about students' academic and social-emotional progress by maintaining effective communication.

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The information below has been provided previously. It will remain in the newsletter as a reference for parents, and for new families. Highlights Include the Following:

• VOICE and VOICE Input
• Handbook and Handbook Addendums
• Academic Newsletter Link: Succeed in a Dynamic World Newsletter
• Requirements for car riders (drop off and pick-up)

Please use the Kiss and Ride lane for student drop off and pick up. Students should not cross from the staff parking lot to the school for their safety.

Staff Parking Lot

The parking lot in front of the school (closest to 4th Division Road-Formerly Chesnut Road) is for staff parking only. This parking lot is not for the use of student drop off or pick up. In addition, the side parking lot should not be used for student drop off.

Traffic Flow for Arrival and Dismissal

Please click on the map showing how traffic should flow for the Kiss & Ride arrival and dismissal at CCP. There are no left turns allowed from 4th Division Road (formerly Chesnut Road) thirty minutes before and after dismissal (2:30-3:30 on regular days; 1:45-2:45 on early release days). Overflow traffic will use the MS Teen Center parking lot lane as shown on the map. Parents who pick up / drop off their children by car at CCP may call the main office if they have questions about the traffic flow.

Concerns with traffic on 4th Division Road

Concerns with the crossing guard and the flow of traffic on 4th Division Road should be addressed to the MP's office. These areas do not fall under the school's purview.

April 2025

8th-11th STEAM Week

9th Literacy Night 4:00-5:30

29th: School Board Meeting at PT 1:00

May 2025

1st: School Board Meeting at PT 1:00

1st: JAG Law Day 1:30-3:00 (tentative)

15th PBIS Incentive Ice Cream Social

16th: Field Day

3rd/4th grade- 8:15-10:15

2nd grade- 10:20-12:20

5th/6th -12:40-2:40

*2nd grade students will switch lunch times with 4th grade just for May 16th.

2nd grade will go to lunch at 12:20-12:50 directly from field.

6th Grade Transition Ceremony (Date TBD by 6th Grade Teachers)

6th Grade teachers will send out an announcement regarding the date and time.

This is a friendly reminder that all students arriving at 8:05 or later must be accompanied inside the main office by a parent/guardian and signed into school. The school clock is used to determine the time for tardies. The glass doors leading into the school are closed at 8:05 a.m. Please prepare to come inside the school if you arrive and these doors are closed.

Please contact your student's homeroom teacher about ways that you can help.

Comments were submitted to the Parent VOICE. Please read the comments submitted and the responses. We want your feedback so that we can meet the needs of families and improve every day. Links to submit comments and to read responses are provided below.

What is Classlink:

Classlink is a single sign-on solution that makes it easier for students to access other products, without having to log into them each time. Once a user has logged into their Google account or they use a Quickcard, in the case of second graders, this grants students access to the Classlink home screen. Then, students can click on the different icons and this will sign them into the application. If the student is not properly logged into their Google account, they will not have access to Classlink.

Logging into Classlink with a Chromebook:

Students can log into their Google account on a Chromebook. Once they are logged in, they can access Classlink by clicking on the Classlink icon at the bottom of the school’s website: https://pinckneyes.dodea.edu/ .

Logging into Classlink on a Computer:

On a computer, students can log into a browser (Chrome is best) with their Google account, navigate to the website at https://pinckneyes.dodea.edu/ ,

and click on the Classslink icon at the bottom of the page.

Just a note: Logging into an organization-managed machine will give the student a different experience than using their own device at home. Therefore, the instructions above may not be how the family’s personal device operates with the Google account or Classlink.

Click on the picture to access more information regarding Classlink.

Student Rights and Responsibilities

This section provides clarity regarding distractions to the learning environment. Students shall comply with policies, procedures, and standards for student behavior.

Distractions to the learning environment must be eliminated to the best extent possible. Administration will use discernment and the guidelines below to determine if an action or item is a distraction. Parents will be informed according to the disciplinary plan for the classroom and school.

Description of Distractions to the Learning Environment

An action or item is deemed a distraction if it falls into one of the following categories. Please note that this list of categories is not all-inclusive.

1-Item/Action is getting in the way of someone hearing, seeing, or participating in activities in the learning environment.

2-Item/Action not aligned with the educational activities. Specifically, an item is being used as a play toy or the action is playful in nature and not a part of the learning activities.

3-Item/Action is a safety concern for the student or others.

4-Item/Action becomes the focus of students in the learning environment instead of on-going educational activities/ instruction.

Cut off time for parents to pick-up students early is 30 minutes prior to dismissal each day.

2:30 p.m.

1:45 p.m. on Early Release Tuesdays

**Please come prior to 2:30/1:45 if your student has an afternoon appointment.

Office Hours

7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Students Regular Hours

8:05 am - 3:00 pm (Instruction begins at 8:05 a.m.)

Students are tardy at 8:05 a.m.

Students Early Release Hours

8:05 am - 2:15 pm

*2nd Tuesday of the month is an Early Release Day for students

Breakfast: 7:45 a.m.-8:05 a.m.

Students who are not eating breakfast should report to school at 8:00 a.m.

CCP's staff wants to communicate with you! Please make sure that the school's Registrar and your student's homeroom teacher both have your current email address and phone numbers. Contact the main office if you do not receive emails from your student's teacher and the school on a regular basis. the CCP Patriot Update is sent to all families every Friday.

The purpose of the School Community Communication Plan is to create a bridge between the school’s staff and community members by providing opportunities to build and sustain trust and engagement. Please review the plan using the link provided so that you can be familiar with all the ways in which the school communicates. Please send any ideas or questions to Dr. Shadd via email or the VOICE. Your feedback is valued!

Points of Contact for Questions:

Academics:

• Parents should initially contact and speak with the teacher. The principal is available when needed.
  

Volunteer Opportunities/School Logistics/School Safety:

• Parents should contact the Administrative Officer.

Registration/Enrollment:

• Parents should contact the Registrar or Administrative Officer.

School-Wide Communication:

All stakeholders should contact the Principal or the designee. Additional communication will be facilitated with school level teams or committees as needed.

Contact Information

Dr. Tammy Shadd, Principal:

Taminika.shadd@dodea.edu 803-638-7561

Zachery Hafler, Administrative Officer:

zachery.hafler@dodea.edu 803-638-7600

Ericka Jackson, Registrar:

erika.jackson@dodea.edu 803-638-7600

Please join us at Pierce Terrace Elementary School at 1:00 p.m. on the dates listed below. We would love for you to join us at the school board meetings.

Please call the main office if you would like to eat lunch with your students. Due to space/capacity restraints, the number of visitors for lunch must be limited. We will work to fulfill requests on a first come, first served basis.

803-638-7600

Vicki West

Child Nutrition Director

Fort Jackson Schools

803-787-6893 Office

334-390-1936 Cell

After-school detention will be added as a new disciplinary intervention as of October 21st at CCP. This means that as principal I will now have the option of using after-school detention to address disciplinary infractions that rise to that level of needed intervention. I provided an example in an email sent to all parents on October 4th from the Administrative Table of Consequences for Pre-K-grade 5 of using after-school detention in lieu of two days of lunch detention. This is an example to show where after-school detention could be used. As principal, I will use my discernment on a case-by-case basis in assigning after-school detention. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Website: https://www.dodea.edu/pinckneyes/index.cfm
Location: 5900 Chesnut Road, Columbia, SC, USA
Phone: 803-787-6815
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DoDEAPinckneyES/