Clemson Elementary School

The Literati Book Fair is coming back to Clemson Elementary the week after Spring Break! The Book Fair brings a wonderful selection of engaging and affordable books for every interest and reading level. Please make plans to visit our Book Fair and be involved in shaping your child’s reading habits as they run wild with reading! SCHEDULE Monday, April 8: 7:30am-3:00pm Tuesday, April 9: 7:30am-3:00pm Wednesday, April 10: 7:30am-3:00pm Thursday, April 11: 7:30am-3:00pm Friday, April 12: 7:30am-12:00pm All adults shopping at the Book Fair must check in at the office. During school hours, please park in the front parking lot and enter through the office. If you are shopping after school and your child is a car rider at dismissal, please pick up your child in the car line, park in the front parking lot, and enter through the office. MULTIPLE WAYS TO PAY * Book Fair Gift Cards- Digital gift cards are an easy payment method that won’t get lost in a backpack. Use any leftover amounts online or at your next Literati Book Fair. They also make great gifts for teachers! Gift cards can be purchased at efairs.literati.com. * Cash, checks made payable to Clemson Elementary, and credit cards will be accepted. * Sales tax (7%) is applied to each purchase.

Students in grades 3-5 will be administered SC Ready assessments beginning April 18th. SC Ready is a state-wide assessment program in ELA and Math for grades 3-5 and Science for grade 4 only. All students will also participate in a field test this year for writing. As a reminder, personal electronic devices (including smart watches) are not allowed during testing. Please ensure that students arrive on time, get plenty of rest, and eat a healthy breakfast. Please try to schedule upcoming appointments outside of the testing window.

We will be hosting two Future Tiger Days for our new 5K students. If you or someone you know will have a 5K student, invite them to attend this great event on Tuesday, March 26 @ 5:00 pm or Thursday, March 28 @ 1:00 pm. Please RSVP for the event by March 22 by following this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7WRKh7EQpkDZxk9EG7G_UbB_E5COAPYz_YMcAW4BrL9FLkA/viewform?usp=sf_link Rising Kindergarten families will have the opportunity to tour the school, see Kindergarten classrooms and ask questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

Clemson Elementary Art Show is during the International Festival on March 9 from 11am-2pm. Proceeds support the art program. Online art show is from Feb. 26-March 11. You may purchase the link: https://artomestore.com/collections/clemsonelementary29631

The Clemson Elementary International Festival! Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 11:00a – 2:00p. Celebrate our cultural diversity, sample delicious cuisines, watch inspiring performances, and participate in crafts and games. Students are invited to dress up and join the famous parade of countries. Order tickets in advance. Most food items cost 1-6 tickets. $5 = 10 tickets $10 = 20 tickets $20 = 40 tickets Tickets can be bought online until March 6: https://clemson.memberhub.com/store All proceeds support the Clemson Elementary PTA which provides supplies, grants, and programing for Clemson Elementary. An art show featuring student art - that can be purchased by parents – will be held during the festival. You can purchase student art here: https://artomestore.com/collections/clemsonelementary29631 Art sale proceeds will benefit the Clemson Elementary art program. Espero vernos pronto! Bis bald! See you soon!

#EmpowerUp update | In December, SDPC announced our partnership with Tri-County Technical College to bring EmpowerUp - Adult Workforce Development offerings right to our community! 📚🛠️ The EmpowerUp partnership is a unique opportunity that offers a variety of fast, flexible, and locally-relevant training programs at the Pickens County Career and Technology Center. Check out the exciting TCTC courses down below and visit tctc.edu/empowerup or click here (https://5il.co/2fa5b) for more info! Courses Offered soon: 📚 Workzone Flagger Training + OSHA 10-Hour Construction Standards: March 4 - 8 📚 Consultative Selling: Certified Sales Professional: March 4 - April 10 📚 Certified Logistics Technician Associate: March 4 - April 10 📚 Pre-Highway Construction Inspector/Testing Technician - Asphalt Roadway1: March 18 -2 8 📚 Certified Production Technician2: April 8 -19 📚 Commercial Truck Driver Training (CDL): April 10 Don't miss this chance to empower yourself with new skills and opportunities. For more information, contact TCTC at 865-646-1700 or conted@tctc.edu. #tctcedu #EngagingToday #EmpoweringTomorrow

Yearbook Sale ends on Friday, Feb. 2nd. Follow this link to purchase a yearbook: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1143470/CLEMSON-ELEMENTARY-SCHOOL/2024-Yearbook/2023071804295701064/CATALOG_SHOP

Yearbook sale is coming to a close on February 2. You can purchase online by following this link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09883059

Early Dismissal on Friday, December 15. School Dismissal begins at 11:10am.

Jingle! Jingle! Jingle! Clemson Elementary is participating in the Salvation Army Kettle Bell Ringers at Walmart Neighborhood Market on Saturday. Come by and support the Salvation Army in person or you can donate online. https://southernusa.salvationarmy.org/greenvillesc/the-salvation-army-of-pickens-red-kettle-ring-off

This week PTA is sponsoring an Artist in Residence, Nancy Basket. She is story telling and sharing about basket weaving. Third graders are having an awesome hands-on experience of weaving.

PTA Frosty's Fair is this week. It is "snow" fun to see the kids shopping for others. The fair will run through Friday. Students can shop with their class.

Attention Parents/Guardians of Pickens County students! Click Here (https://bit.ly/47IbEpT) for info about an exciting new program for adults in Pickens County! You can earn certifications in the fields of Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), Commercial Truck Driver Training (CDL), Computer Numerical Control (CNC), and Electrical Wiring. Classes begin in January! For more information, visit - www.tctc.edu/EmpowerUp

Clemson Elementary presented our Veteran's Program today. Fourth and fifth grade students in the chorus sang beautiful patriotic songs. Fifth grade students shared about each of the armed forces. The book, "America's White Table," was shared during the program.

Fourth and fifth grade students in Mrs. Young's Physical Education Class have been participating in the Wheels to Wellness Clinic. The purpose of the program is to teach students the importance of bicycle safety. The students have been learning the proper way to wear a helmet, adjusting a bike to fit them, using the correct communication while riding solo or in a group, as well as some fun yet challenging activities to test their skills on a bike.

Pickens County Parents, You are invited to an information night to hear from experts regarding “Social Media and Your Child’s Mental Health” on Nov. 9 at 6:00pm at Pickens Middle School. - WHAT: Social Media and Your Child’s Mental Health - INFORMATION NIGHT - WHERE: Pickens Middle School - WHEN: Thur. 11/9 at 6:00pm - Submit this form to attend - https://bit.ly/3Sr0jFT

Thank you so much to PTA and Penny Wars! We are so excited about the new laminator. The entire school will benefit from the new machine. Thank you!

We have already received 1,133 items for the Clemson Community Care Can Food Drive!! It is a tight competition between all the grade hallways. At this current moment, 5th grade is leading. We are collecting until October 27th.

Today is the first day of Red Ribbon Week! Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. Monday is Rally in Red for being drug free. Everyone is wearing RED. Tuesday is, "I'm too bright for drugs!" Wear Neon. Wednesday is, "Don't get mixed up in drugs." Wear wacky tacky clothes. Thursday is, "Keep moving!" Wear fitness gear. Friday is, "Team up against drugs." Wear your favorite team colors.

Please join us for the Clemson Elementary 5K on Saturday, December 9th at 9 am at Clemson Elementary. Registration for the 5K is $25 and free for the fun run. You can register for the fun run on My School Bucks here: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=00GLC10TP2O2VR1_ZZJDXBAA3Y008BN . All proceeds from the event help support the fifth grade field trip to Washington, D.C. We look forward to seeing you at the race!