Pontiac School News

As we begin the second nine weeks, we look forward to many anticipated events at Pontiac Elementary School. We celebrate American Education Week November 12-16. Consider visiting your child’s classroom this week to see what your student’s day is like at PES! We look forward to your visit during American Education Week!

We hope you will join us for several events we have planned!

On the morning of Tuesday, November 13, at 7:30am, I invite you to join me us for Habits and Hashbrowns. This is an opportunity for you to learn more about the 7 Habits from Leader in Me. Our student leaders and Community Action Team will provide a brief presentation to you. Ask questions! Share joy! Tell us ideas you might have! We look forward to this time with you!

On Thursday, November 15, we invite you to join us for our School Improvement Council meeting at 7:45am. This is a great way to get involved in our school. We meet once a month with our SIC.

Our first Skate Night is at 6pm on Thursday evening, November 15. The funds we receive from participation at this event will support scholarships for highschool seniors in our district.

We appreciate our PTO for celebrating teachers during American Education Week! PTO is providing a delicious lunch for teachers on Friday, November 16 to wrap up this special week. Please consider donating a dessert for this staff lunch. PTO representatives will receive these in the car rider line on the morning of November 16.

Thanksgiving holidays begin on November 21 and we wish all of our students and their families a wonderful, restful Thanksgiving. Students return to school on Monday, November 26.

Parents, we encourage you to be involved at Pontiac!

For more information about our PTO, please contact pontiacpto@gmail.com

Thank you for your continued support.

Thank you to all our parents and volunteers that helped make our Mini Fall Fest a success! The students had a wonderful day! We would love to have your feedback as we discuss plans for next year’s Fall Fest. Please email: PontiacPTO@gmail.com with any feedback you may have about the event.

American Education Week is November 12-16. As part of the activities Pontiac holds this week, PTO has traditionally held a luncheon for our teachers and staff. PTO will be sponsoring the main entree, but we would like to ask our parents and families to donate desserts to be enjoyed after the meal.

PTO representatives will be in the morning carline on Friday, November 16 to collect desserts. You can also drop off any desserts at the front desk the morning of November 16th.

Thank you for your continued support of Pontiac and PTO.

Sarah Venn
Pontiac PTO President

Join us for an evening of fun with family as you create a winter masterpiece in support of our annual Arts Day celebration! Mrs. Quam will walk you through the painting process as DJ Rayner sets the mood with holiday musical hits! $20 per adult/child pair if you prepay (add $10 for each additional family member), $30 at the door (add $15 for each additional family member). Snacks included! Please see the Paint Night Registration Form for details.

SIC is delighted to welcome parents to our FALL Literacy event!

Join us to learn more about digital literacy opportunities for your child including helpful websites, reading subscriptions our district offers, and digital tools to support reading both in your home and at school! A representative from Richland County Library will also be available to share ideas such as their digital homework help. PTO is graciously offering a Kindle as a door prize raffle for those families that attend!

All A Honor Roll: Rudy Fietkau, Nigel Massenburg, Skyler Patterson

A/ B Honor Roll: Mateo Brown, Mia Lucas, Josiah Reevers, Kailen Rodgers, Madison Smith, Kaleb Waymyers

November 9 - Veteran's Day Program

November 12 to November 16 - American Education Week

November 13 - Habits and Hashbrowns for Parents at 7:30am

November 15 - Skate Night 6:00 pm

November 16 - Dads and Donuts 7:30 am

November 20 - Carolina/Clemson Spirit Day

November 21 to November 23 - Thanksgiving Break

November 26 - Military Monday

November 29 - Interims

November 29 - Paint Night 6:00 pm

November 29 - SIC Digital Media Literacy Night 6:00 pm

November 30 - Montessori Movie Night 6:00 pm

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Address

500 Spears Creek Church Rd.

Elgin, SC 29045

Principal Dr. Katie Barber

Assistant Principals Mrs. DeAnna Savage and Mr. Jessie Williams

Phone: 8036992700