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Your child will receive their results from the iReady diagnostic assessment the week of Sept. 9th. Below are helpful links to explain the results.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LOvnzCEqm2bd4VLfJtRKI02DVYOQv7BT/view
https://i-readycentral.com/view-resource/?id=42513
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Picture Day will be on Friday, September 27th. Please use the link below to view pricing information.
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Dear Ambler Families,
Next week our K5 through 5th grade students will take the first iReady Diagnostic Test. iReady is taking the place of MAP testing. Your child will be tested in Reading and Math in the Fall, Winter, and Spring. It is important for your children to try their best and show what they know.
Thank you for your support!
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Our staff is RESTED and READY for a great 2024-2025 school year!
Check out how we spent our summer! We can't wait to see our Ambler family!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sqqihm1N2w
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I am excited parents about my 25th year in leading Ambler for the upcoming 24-25 school year. I am very proud of my outstanding staff which includes talented teachers and wonderful support staff. My awesome Leadership Team includes AP Brandi Roberts, RC Courtney Vaughan, and Rise Facilitator Kim Wilson. We have sweet Ambler children who work hard to please their parents and teachers. We have wonderful parents who support our teachers. We have a strong PTO Leadership Team headed up by Kala Ward. Also on the Board include Adair Nations, Keni Kelly, Savannah Corn, Rosie Merck, and Dana Lyda. Together we All Shine at Ambler as we build a Strong Foundation to prepare our Students for Middle School.
Dr. Lewis, Principal
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2024-2025 School Supply List
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ubja-IU7qWX6peMAQtVx9ZWjtlI8fi6wjY2A7La2hSw/edit?usp=sharing
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COVID Update:
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Week One Trivia Winners:
JoJo Reid
Greyson Matheney
Kyndell Evatt
Kennadee Queen
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Parents,
We are in need of substitute teachers! If this interests you, please apply at https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/substitutes
Thank you so much for your help!
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#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
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Congrats to our Golden Apple Award Winner, Mrs. Kim Wilson!
https://www.wyff4.com/article/golden-apple-award-winner-kim-wilson/46448113
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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
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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
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