Forest Acres Elementary School

We look forward to seeing our future panthers at our next Panther Cub Club. Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are welcome 😊

📱 Revised Personal Electronic Device Policy: Beginning January 2025 📱 Under a new South Carolina policy, schools are required to limit students' access to cell phones and other personal devices during the school day. The School District of Pickens County has adopted a revised Personal Electronic Device Policy to comply with state law (Budget Proviso 1.103). ✔️Devices must be silenced and stored in lockers, backpacks, or other designated areas throughout the instructional time. ✔️Devices include but are not limited to, cell phones, smart watches, tablets, and gaming devices. We encourage parents to discuss this policy with their children and support its implementation when we return in January. Thank you for partnering with us as we implement this required policy. Please visit this site for detailed information [www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/sdpc-cell-phone-policy].

Special thanks to EHS trombone quartet for welcoming our students this morning. They sure made it merry for our panthers!

5th graders are having a wonderful time learning on their field trip in Tybee Island this week! #faexcellence

Reminder: There will be no school for students on Monday and Tuesday of next week, as we have an extended holiday. No School: - Monday, Oct. 14, 2024 - Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 (Teacher Professional Development day) These days are planned breaks on the 2024-2025 calendar. You can view the current calendar and future calendar drafts here: [www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/spdc-calendars]

Our Fall Book Fair is this week! It will take place Monday, September 16th until Friday, September 20th.

We have so many exciting things going on at Forest Acres. MAP testing for 3rd-5th also begins this week. Please click on the link below for this week's edition of the Panthers Press. https://www.smore.com/n/vpczuh

We cannot believe we are almost two weeks into the month of March already! Please click on the link below for this week's edition of the Panther Press. https://www.smore.com/n/sjpmc

Please click on the link below for this week's edition to the Panthers Press. Enjoy your long weekend! https://www.smore.com/n/xeb3a

​Join us as we celebrate Read Across America this week at FAE. Click on the link below for more information located in this week's edition of the Panthers Press. https://www.smore.com/z30c2

#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

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

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

Click or copy the link below for the 23-24 FAE school supply lists. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11U9AWCXvCCx9ulfzMzZBb2CvTdFAZBJy?usp=sharing

SDPC ONLINE REGISTRATION CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE THROUGH JULY 10, 2023 - The School District of Pickens County is making a transition to a new online registration system called FinalForms during the summer of 2023. The registration sites (linked below) will be unavailable until July 10, 2023. This includes the New Student, Back to School, and Express Update sites. https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/online-registration

This summer, the School District of Pickens County is excited to be able to host a three-week summer camp from June 5-23, 2023, called ArtsVenture for current 4th - 8th grade students. The camp will focus on the areas of Dance, Vocal Music, Instrumental Music (Strings), Instrumental Music (Band), Theater/Drama, Visual Arts. For more information, click here - https://bit.ly/3YUDDhe

3K and 4K Application Process is Open for the 2023-24 School Year! SDPC is now accepting applications for our 3K and 4K programs for the 2023-24 school year! For more information, please visit our Pre-K website at www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/pre-k-information-page. Note: 5K Registration will begin on January 11.

Hello, Panther families! Please take a moment to check out the FAE Panther Update for important announcements and reminders! Click Here - -> FAE Parent Update-December or https://www.smore.com/7t96j Have a wonderful weekend!

Today is the last day to nominate a teacher in SDPC to participate in the Extra Yard for Teachers challenge. In partnership with Eckrich, the Extra Yard for Teachers is giving teachers the chance to win $1 Million to fund classroom resources! If selected, your teacher will be able to participate in the throw during the Clemson University vs. Miami game on November 19, 2022, where they will be eligible to win $1 million to fund classroom resources. Nominate a teacher today at: bit.ly/3A45Yrk

Hello, FAE families! Be sure to check out our FAE Parent Update - October newsletter for important announcements and reminders! https://www.smore.com/91vjz We hope you'll join us for our Veteran's Day Celebration on November 11th!