Pontiac School News

Begin with End in Mind! We know that having strong interpersonal skills are key to our students’ success. As a part of our Red Ribbon Week recognition this year, we will be hosting a Professional Parrot Contest for our 5th grade students!

This competition will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 25th from 8:30-10:00am. We need 10 judges who would like to interact with the leaders of tomorrow! As a judge, you will have the opportunity to be wowed by our Pontiac students. Your job will be to help us choose our first Professional Parrot based on professional attire, the student’s introduction of themselves, their conversation skills and confidence.

Please contact Mrs. Whitney at jwhitney@richland2.org or 699-2700 x81010 if you would like to be a judge. Please no 5th grade parents, but all others welcome. Thanks for your support!

Congratulations to Shannon Charbeneau, first grade teacher, for being the first recipient this year of the Fuel the Flame award. Shannon demonstrates positive energy even in the midst of a difficult day. Her colleagues nominated her for this award. She has been instrumental in the implementation of our school wide Habit Huddle and has assisted her colleagues with developing goals for their required SLOs. She has presented during staff meetings and has been a vital part in helping teachers develop mission statements with their students. She is definitely a bright flame at our school and we are so proud of this recognition!

Who will be in the Dunking Booth at Fall Fest? You decide! Bring in your spare change and place it in the mason jar of the staff member you want to see dunked at Fall Fest. The jars will be on the stage in the cafeteria from Monday, October 2 - Wednesday, October 11. The six staff members who receive the most money by the end of the challenge will be scheduled for the Dunk Tank at Fall Fest! Please label any money that is to be used for the Dunk Tank Coin Challenge, especially for our youngest parrots. Our brave volunteers are:

Chloe Abbes

Casey Avant

Katie Barber

Richard Davis

Cassidy Garrick

Courtney Lybrand

Lindsey Perez

Mary-Elizabeth Rippetoe

Michael Murray

MaryBeth Washer

Julie Whitney

Jessica Yarbro

Marissa Young

Taurean Robinson

Pontiac raised $119 to donate to the Columbia Hydrocephalus Association from last Friday's hat day!!

The Music Department fundraiser will go home with your child next week. The proceeds raised will help purchase items for the Music Department. If you have any questions please contact Lisa Rayner at lrayner@richland2.org

Lisa Rayner is looking for volunteers to help with this years Fall Festival. She needs needs volunteers at all times starting at 3:30 pm to help set up the festival. Please contact Lisa Rayner at lrayner@richland2.org if you can help. Thank you.