Happy Weekend,

I hope each of you has had a great weekend so far. The month of August was a great one at PES, and September is starting that way as well. We have some important events this month, and I will share more throughout the newsletter. We want to make sure you are aware of everything that is happening at PES.

As I shared last week, you will hear me talk about the importance of reading each week. While it may sound like a broken record, a student must have a solid reading foundation. Three years ago, we adopted a curriculum focusing on readers' foundational skills. Honestly, it seemed weird when I first began to study foundational skills. I do not remember how I learned to read, but I figure it was with foundational skills like we are doing now. I believe we will see a massive difference in our students as we continue with this approach.

Over the next few weeks, I plan to share videos and articles about the importance of reading. Watch or read them if you would like. However, if I had to challenge you to do one thing, it would be to read to your child or have them read to you. Find a book that interests them and have at it. When your child sees that it is essential to you, it will become important to them. Here is an article on why you should read every day.

Thank you for being part of the PES family. We strive every day to meet the needs of our students. Some days are more challenging, but we look forward to seeing them every day. Have a great day, and please feel free to contact us if you need anything.

Dr. King

Decatur County Schools will be closed Monday, September 5th, in observance of Labor Day. They will also be closed Thursday, September 8th, for Parent Teacher Conference and Friday, September 9th, for staff development. The after-school program will be open Thursday and Friday from 7-5:30. Students need to eat breakfast before coming and bring a lunch.

Decatur County Schools will host a Parent Teacher conference on September 8th from 2-6. This is an opportunity to meet with your teacher and discuss how your child is progressing. I would encourage you to keep up to date with your child's grade and attendance by looking at your ParentVue account. If you forgot your password, stop by Thursday and see someone in the office, and they can help you.

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.

The PES Choir will begin this Thursday from 3:30 - 4:00. Remember that the choir will meet the 1st and 3rd Thursday's of the month. If you need a form for choir, please call the office and we will send one home with your child.

Our district has a new website. It has all the information our old site had and much more. There is also an app for apple and google play for you to download. As a parent, I have found it to be helpful. Our old PES website will no longer be used. Please click HERE to visit the new website. You can scroll down to the bottom to find the links to our district app.

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.

PES PAID SHEETS

September

5th - Labor Day - No School

8th - No School - Parent Teacher Conference - 2-6

9th - No School - Staff Development

12th - Title 1/ Family Engagement Meeting - 5:45

12th - PTO Meeting - 6:30

26th - Family Reading Night - 5:30-6:30

Decatur County Schools 2002-2023 Calendar

Dr. Scott King - scott.king@decaturschools.org

Mr. Matt Marshall - matt.marshall@decaturschools.org

Phone: 731-847-7317