Lots of News!

Things start getting busy this time of year!


Our school-wide fundraiser has begun as of today! This year we are selling cookie dough. Our goal is to see students sell at least 10 items. Please support our school!

Next week we will also be raising money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to help with the fight against childhood cancers. Students can donate $1 in order to participate in activities. Participation is voluntary!!!

Monday 24th - Pay to wear a hat
Tuesday 25th - Free 100 or Homework Pass (teacher discretion)
Wednesday 26th - PJ Day (MUST follow school dress code)
Thursday 27th - Wacky hair day
Friday 28th - Dress as your favorite... superhero, musician, movie star, etc (MUST follow dress code)
Students, teacher, parents, etc can purchase an icon for $1 to show their support.

Parent Teacher Conference is Tuesday Oct 25th 3:00-6:00 p.m.

Busy Before Break

The last week before fall break has been a busy one!

On Tuesday teachers & students showed their support for TTU by wearing purple & gold!

4th graders have recreated the biomes

5th & 6th Graders Created Recycled Piggy Banks for 4-H

October Newsletter

Fall Pictures Rescheduled

Fall Pictures have been rescheduled for Friday, September 23.

This will include yearbook pics for Pre-K - 8th grade
Girl's & Boy's Basketball pictures - group & individual
8th Grade Casual Pictures - if weather cooperates

Sept Newsletter

IMPORTANT Presentation by Dept of Homeland Security

There will be an important meeting on Tuesday, Sept 6 at the Ag Learning Center. The Department of Homeland Security will be presenting information on the dangers that exist today on the web and other cyber based platforms. This is something you will not want to miss!

Please no children. Due to the nature of the content we ask that children not attend this presentation. 

Hunter Education Course

Link to Register: https://twra.state.tn.us/HunterEdEventRegistration/

RAM Clinic

Link to website: www.ramusa.org

TN Ready

Please visit the following sites to access the latest guides for the TN Ready assessment.

Parent Guide

Parent Guide for Students with Disabilities

Assessment Calendar

PCK8 Welcomes TN's First Lady

Our Pre-K students enjoyed a very special guest this morning as the First Lady of Tennessee, Crissy Haslam, joined students to promote the importance of reading not only at school but also at home. The Governor's Books from Birth Foundation partners with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to provide monthly books to all TN residents under the age of 5. 

Pictured from left to right: 

Rhuveda Cross - K8 Librarian, Kenny Tompkins - Principal, Debbie Garrett - Pickett County Library Board, Connie Sells - Pre-K Teacher, Julie Ford - Pre-K Assistant, Diane Elder - Director of Schools, Delilah Gibson - Coordinator Pickett County Imagination Library, Billy Robbins - Chamber of Commerce, Sheila Abbott - Pickett County Health Department, Richard Daniel - Pickett County Executive & Sam Gibson - Mayor of Byrdstown

Seated: Theresa Carl - President, Governor's Books from Birth Foundation & First Lady Crissy Haslam

DANCE!

Welcome Back

School Start Date Delay

Due to hazardous traffic conditions created by the 127 yard sale...

SCHOOL WILL START ON MONDAY AUGUST 8

2016-17 Supply List

2016-2017 RECOMMENDED PICKETT COUNTY K-8 SUPPLY LIST

ALL CONSUMABLE SUPPLIES IN EACH GRADE SHOULD BE RESTOCKED OFTEN, AT LEAST EVERY 9 WEEKS.

KINDERGARTEN                                                            1^ST GRADE

*drawing pad (optional)                                                       *scissors-prefer fiskars

*6 packages crayons (24 ct. or less)                                   *wide rule loose-leaf paper

*6 glue sticks                                                             *2-70 sheet wire bound notebooks

*backpack                                                                  *pencils (No. 2)

*2 plastic folders with brads                                   *pencil box or pouch

*pencils (No. 2)                                                         *glue sticks

*pencil box                                                                 *erasers or big erasers

*headphones                                                             *2 folders with pockets

*scissors-we prefer fiskars                                      *crayons (24 count box)

*1 primary journals                                                  *headphones for computer lab

*PLEASE LABEL ALL OF YOUR CHILD’S

BELONGINGS WITH A PERMANENT

MARKER AS WELL AS THE INSIDE OF

JACKETS AND COATS.

2^ND GRADE                                                             3^RD GRADE

*wide rule loose-leaf paper (3 packages)              *wide rule paper (2 packages)

*crayons (24 count or less)                                     *pencils (No. 2)

*scissors-prefer fiskars                                            *2-70 count wide rule notebooks

*pencils (No. 2) or Bic mechanical                          *2 highlighters

*pencil box                                                                 *erasers

*headphones                                                             *crayons (24 count or less)

*1 three ring binder                                                 *glue sticks (2 packs)

*6 glue sticks                                                             *1 pocket folder

*3 plastic folders with pockets                                *pencil box or pouch

*3 spiral wide-ruled notebooks                              *scissors

                                                (NO BINDERS PLEASE)

4^TH GRADE

*glue sticks                                                     *4 fiolders with central wire tabs

*pencils (No. 2)                                             *scissors

*crayons (24 ct.)                                           *wide rule loose-leaf paper            

*calculator (small pocket type)                   *2 book covers (stretch)

*small notepad for assignments                  *3 three ring binders                       

*2 composition/theme book (no spiral)    *erasers

*2 spiral bound notebooks                          *highlighters

**IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT EACH CHILD HAVE AN EXTRA PAIR OF TENNIS SHOES FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION.

5^TH AND 6^TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST1

5^TH GRADE READING/LANGUAGE ARTS

*pencils (No. 2)                                             *1 glue stick

*wide rule paper                                           *1 wireless composition book

*1 large book cover (stretch)                      *2 folders with pockets

5^TH GRADE MATH

*2 wireless composition books                   *crayons

*pencils (No. 2)                                             *1 glue stick

6^TH GRADE READING/LANGUAGE ARTS

*1 wireless composition book

*2 book covers (1 large)

*pencils No. 2

*crayons

*1 folder with pockets

*wide rule paper

6^TH GRADE MATH

*wide ruled paper

*pencils (No. 2)

*dry erase marker

*folder with pockets

*wireless composition book

5^TH/6^TH GRADE SCIENCE

*2 wireless composition books

*$5.00 lab fee

5^TH/6^TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES

*pencils (No. 2)

*composition notebook                                            *loose leaf paper

*1 large book cover (stretch)(6^th grade only)       *crayons or coloring pencils                                  

**IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT EACH CHILD HAVE AN EXTRA PAIR OF TENNIS SHOES FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION.

7^TH AND 8^TH GRADE SUPPLY LIST

7^TH GRADE READING/LANGUAGE ARTS

*1 two inch  ring binder

*wide rule paper

*pencils (No. 2)

*2 wireless composition books

8TH GRADE READING/LANGUAGE ARTS

*1-3 inch 3 ring binder

*wide rule loose-leaf paper

*dividers-2 packages

*pencils (No. 2) with erasers

*pens (black)

7^TH GRADE MATH

*One 2 inch three ring binder

*wide rule loose-leaf paper

*pencils (No. 2)

8^TH GRADE MATH

*one and ½ -two inch three ring binder

*wide rule loose leaf paper

*2 composition books

*graph paper

*pencils (No.2)

*dividers

7^TH/8^TH GRADE SCIENCE

*1 large 3 ring binder

*loose-leaf paper enough for all year

*erasers

*ink pen

*1 composition book for journal

*pencils enough fall all year

*2 glue sticks

7^TH/8^TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES

*wide rule paper (notebook, loose-leaf binder, or folder)

*pencils (No. 2) or pens (blue or black)

2016-17 Faculty List

Principal - Kenny Tompkins

Vice Principal - Patricia Garrett

Counselor/Guidance - Sherri Beaty

School Nurse - Brandie Storie

Office Staff Sondra Johnson & Alice Storie

Pre-K

Connie Sells

Kindergarten

 Angie Bilbrey
Emily Byrd
Angie Robbins 
Danielle Sells


1st Grade

 Kara Smith
Kim Stockton

Brittany Todd


2nd Grade

 Leah Amonett
Jamie Evans
Stephanie Norris

3rd Grade

 Julia Barber
Sally Pendergrass
Robin Storie 

4th Grade

Rena Scott
Tommie Nell Smith 
Sarah Tompkins

5th - 8th Grade

 Emily Bilbrey -  Math
DeeDee Buck - Reading
Hile Cummings - Social Studies

Angela Davis - English
Misty Dowdy - Reading

Pauletta Dowdy - English
Rebekah Flowers- Math

Elizabeth Johnson - Science
Patty Melton - Science
Kelsie Mitchell - Math

Peggy Smith - Social Studies
Lisa Suiter/ Mitch Buckman - Math

Resource
Pam Flowers
Kendra Howard
Cindy Sells
Doris Stephenson

Related Arts

Ryan Aldridge - Music/Band
Nikki Cooksey - Computer Lab
Rhuveda Cross - Librarian
Ashley Moons - Physical Education

Benjamin Tompkins - Art

Tentative Dress Code Changes

Please review the following dress code. Changes to the dress code are subject to board approval in August. Please pay extra attention to 5-7, in regards to the length of shorts and garments worn over leggings, jeggings, etc. 

Dress Code

Students should use such taste in the selection and wearing of their clothes, make-up, and hair styles and maintain such neatness, cleanliness, and self-respect that the school is a desirable place in which to promote learning and character development.  No apparel, dress, or grooming that is, or may be, potentially disruptive of the classroom atmosphere or educational process will be permitted.  Parents will be called to bring his/her child more clothes to school if this occurs.

1. No Halter tops, tops with spaghetti straps or tops revealing undergarments or excess skin. (example:  Shirts with underarm side seams cut out)
2. No attire with obscene language or pictures (over exposure), alcoholic,

Tobacco or illegal advertisements (examples listed but not limited to)

3. No fishnet t-shirts. * No sheer or open back.
4. No sundresses. (unless a jacket is worn over the dress at all times)
5. Shorts or skorts must be no shorter than half the length from the inseam to the knee. 
6. If yoga pants, leggings, jeggings, tight jeans or tight workout pants are worn,  the top garment must be at or below the finger tips.  Holes in pants should not be any higher than half the inseam to the knee.
7. Skirts and dresses worn must be no shorter than 3-4 inches above the knee.                       
8.  Appropriate shoes should be worn when playing on the gym floor at all times. *
9. Top garment shall meet the bottom garment. No visible cleavage showing.
10. All students must wear shoes, and shoes with cleats or rollers are inappropriate.
11. Any clothing that is disruptive (gang related, etc.) to the regular learning

environment will not be permitted.

12. 12. No caps, hats, do-rags, toboggans, hoods, disruptive head gear and bandanas are allowed to be   worn in the building.
13. No body piercing except in the ears.  *NO spacers will be permitted.
14. Pants must fit appropriately around the waist.(The No Sag Law is now state law)*
15. No mouth grilles and non-prescription contacts.
16. No sleepwear/pajamas/loungewear or sleep pants unless designated pajama day.
17. No dog chains/collar accessory around the neck or spiked jewelry/accessory including all types of material including plastic, metal, etc.

*It is recommended that students bring an extra pair of shoes for P.E.  An old pair of clean tennis shoes or an inexpensive pair of canvas shoes would be fine.  Flip-flops, sandals, heels, open toed shoes and boots will not be allowed. 

Students with special needs may ask for permission to deviate from the school dress policy.

2016-17 School Calendar

PICKETT COUNTY SCHOOLS

CALENDAR

9-1, 9-2, 9-1

July 12                                                                                   In-service High School Handbook

July 12                                                                                   In-service K-8 Handbook (6-9pm)

July 19                                                                                   In-service K-8 Handbook (6-9pm)

July 27, 28, 29                                                                     In-service (no students)

August 1                                                                              Registration (abbreviated day)

August 2                                                                              In-service (no students)

August 3, 4                                                                          Administrative Days (no students)

August 5                                                                              First Full Day of School

September 5                                                                      Labor Day (no school)

October 10-14                                                                   Fall Break (no school)

November 8                                                                       In-service/Election Day (no school)

November 11                                                                    Veterans Day (no school)

November 23, 24, 25                                                      Thanksgiving Break (no school)

December 16                                                                     Abbreviated Day

December 17-Jan. 2                                                        Christmas Break (no school)

January 3                                                                             Return Back to School

January 16                                                                           MLK Day (no school)

February 20                                                                        Presidents Day (no school)

March 27-31                                                                       Spring Break (no school)

April 14                                                                                 Good Friday (no school)

May 24                                                                                 Administrative Day (no students)

May 25                                                                                 Last Day of School (abbreviated day)

Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration

Important TNReady Test Info

*** On Monday April 25, ONLY grades K-2 will be testing ***

Parents, please help students do their best by seeing that they get a good night's rest and eat a healthy breakfast!!!

Testing dates for grades 3-8 will be announced as soon as that information is available!

Yearbooks are Here!

Yearbooks are on sale NOW!!!

Yearbooks include grades Pre K - 8th grade.

Cost is $30

They are sold on a first come first serve basis. 

Pre-K Registration Open NOW!

Pickett County Pre-K is accepting applications for the 2016-17 school year.

Applications may be picked up at the Central Office. 

April Middle School Parent Pointers

April Elementary Parent Pointers

Dancing for Sondra

...And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! 98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed!

A few Dr. Seuss sightings from this week...

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

This week March 7-11 we will be celebrating Dr. Seuss' Birthday! Dress up each day in wacky tacky ways!

Monday - Grinchiest Green Day

Tuesday - Red & White Stripes Day

Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday

Thursday - Places You'll Go 

(what do you want to be when you grow up? where would you like to visit?)

Friday - Favorite Dr. Seuss Character

Check back for awesome photos!