Come out!
These teachers came out to enjoy dinner with their Pontiac family.
Zaxby's Night
Thank you for your Support!
We appreciate all our families who joined us a Quaker Steak & Lube in spite of the bad weather.
Fun Fact
Fun Fact
A sneeze travels at over 100 miles per hour! So remember boys and girls to cover your sneeze in your elbow to prevent the spread of germs!!
Pontiac News
Important Dates:
9/24 Kids Bike Night @ Quaker Steak
4-8pm
9/25 Chic-Fil-A sales in car rider line to support Arts Day
9/29 Zaxby’s Night
5-8pm
10/2 College
Colors Day
- Wear the colors that represent the college you would like to attend after you graduate
Duct Tape Dr. Barber!
What: United Way Fundraiser
When: Thursday, October 1, 2015
Where: Cafeteria Lunchtime
For every $1 you bring, you will receive a strip of duct tape! Help raise money for our United Way Campaign by duct taping
Dr. Barber to the cafeteria stage wall!
Dr. Barber’s Blurb
Parents,
I can’t believe how quickly September has flown by this year! We are off to a great start! We hope all of you were able to schedule a conference with your child’s teacher this week. We often say that you are a partner in your child’s education.
As many of you know, Pontiac has an open door policy when it comes to visiting classrooms. We encourage you to visit your child in his/her classroom. You are always welcome! We do ask, however, that you refrain from bringing siblings to the classrooms when you are observing your student. Younger siblings tend to interrupt the teaching and learning process. We also suggest that you keep these classroom observations to 30 minutes at a time. This provides you with a quality observation of your child in his/her classroom without distracting the other students from the learning process.
As we dive into October, please remember that school attendance and success in school are directly related. According to our school board policy, JH, “The board expects each student to attend his/her assigned school every day, for the entire school day, except in cases of illness or other reasons specifically stated in this policy.” When students arrive late and are tardy to class, this not only interferes with their learning but it is also disruptive to the students in the classroom. Instruction begins for our students at 8:10am. Students who arrive after 8:10am are marked tardy and parents are expected to sign in their child in the main office. Each student who is tardy will receive a tardy pass. Because we are committed to providing the very best educational experience for your child, we need your continued support on a daily basis. Having your child arrive at school on time and remain for the duration of the day will assist us in helping your child be successful.
Equally important is having your child remain in the classroom until dismissal. Teaching and learning continues until 2:35pm. When a parent signs a child out early, the child is missing essential concepts necessary for success in school. Parents who wish to sign out a student early must do so before 2:15pm. This ensures that safety and security are a top priority for our office staff during dismissal each afternoon.
Thank you for your continued support of Pontiac Elementary!
Technology in Second Grade Math
One of our second grade teachers using goformative.com with her students during a math lesson. Great tool!
September 24 is Early Dismissal/Parent Conferences
Parents,
Pontiac Elementary recognizes the importance of parents serving as partners in education!
September 24 is Early Dismissal for students and all classroom teachers will be available to meet with parents in the afternoon.
If you have not already scheduled a conference, please contact your child's teacher to set up a time!
We look forward to welcoming you to our building this week for a conference!
Hat Day
Students brought in $1.00 to wear a hat today to raise money for Walk for Life.
Way to go Pontiac!
Arts Day Chick-fil-a Fundraiser
Would you like to liven up your morning on Friday, September 25th
with a Chick-fil-a chicken biscuit and some refreshing water for
breakfast?
$5.00
All proceeds go to Arts Day!
Please help us keep this fun, educational day alive at Pontiac!
We appreciate your support! THANK YOU!!!
Book Fair
Book Fair
Ends 9/24 @ 2:00 pm
Students may shop with an adult each morning from 7:30—8:30. After 8:30,
teachers may send students on their own as their schedule allows. Thanks to
those of you that have already shopped at the fair. These funds help to provide
our school with many meaningful experiences for our students.
If you are willing to Volunteer at the Book Fair,
please contact Mrs. Haltiwanger or Mrs. Skipper @ 803-699-2700, ext. 81541.
We Need You!
Constitution Day
It's Constitution Day! Pontiac students are learning from a guest speaker from the Attorney Generals Office.
$1.00 Hat Day Friday, September 18.
Hat Day to earn $$ for our Walk for Life team. Bring a $1.00 and wear your hat to school Friday, September 18th. We appreciate your help with this fundraiser.
Grits with Grandparents on Tuesday!
Happy Grandparents Day to the special grandparents that support PES! Join us for Grits with Grandparents on Tuesday!
