I am so tired. . . .

It was a big day in kindergarten, the first day all the classmates had been together, but a big comfy chair in the library at story time was just too much!

Mrs. Elizabeth's Science Room

I wanted you to see Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson's 5/6 Science Room. She spent a lot of time getting it in shape for the year. Her mom was the artist who did the great drawings and paintings that you see. (We all need a little help from our moms, no matter how old we get!) It looks great! Thanks, Mrs. Elizabeth, for making our school a pleasant place to be! They also have a new pet in the room that I will feature in a later blog!

Handbooks

Today, Mrs. Garrett, gave handbooks to grades 3-8. She discussed the highlights with each group. Inside the front cover you will find a page that needs to be signed and returned to school. Please review the handbook with your child and be familiar with the rules and procedures.
Students in grades K-2 will receive their handbooks on Monday and their classroom teachers will explain them.
If you have questions the front cover contains information for contacting the school by e-mail and phone.

Playground Pics

Miss Kim, one of our terrific substitute teachers and parent volunteer, caught these students having fun on the playground this afternoon.

First Day Photos

Wednesday's the Big Day!

Put away the summer stuff and get out the books! The first day of school is tomorrow, we will all meet in the gym and go to morning classes from there. The biggest change this year will be the way we load buses and car riders. Because of safety concerns, bus riders will be called first and then car riders will be released. Please have patience while we all become accustomed to our new schedules and get everything sorted out and working efficiently.

Help With School Supplies

Local churches and Lisa Cummings with  Coordinated School Health are working together to assist any students who need help obtaining necessary school supplies.  On Tuesday, August 12, Coordinated School Health will have backpacks and supplies available for those who need them.  Mrs. Cummings is located in the band building on Skyline Drive.  For more information you may call 864-7123 or e-mail cshmail@k12tn.net

Registration for 2008-09 School Year

Tomorrow, Friday, August 8th is Registration Day at Pickett County K-8.  Registration will take place in the school cafeteria.  Students may register  between the hours of 8-11 A.M.  Buses will run at 9:00 returning those students who need to ride home.

School Health Website

Pickett County School Health Coordinator, Mrs. Lisa Cummings has added a page to the school system website. You can check it out by going to:
http://pickett.k12tn.net/health/
She has some upcoming events listed and her lastest newsletter along with other information you may find valuable. There is also a link on my Sites to Visit on the right hand side of this blog. Miss Lisa and two other teachers, Mrs. Angie Sells and Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, gave a great inservice program today called Take Ten that has lots of learning activities that involve movement.