Ambler Elementary School

We are so proud of Mrs. Conley and Mrs. James!

Shout out to Blue Ridge Bank for their appreciation of educators! Thanks to Angela Hendricks for putting Sydney Cox in the running for a $100 prize given to only two teachers, one from Pickens County and one from Oconee County. Thank you Blue Ridge Bank!

"Parents, please encourage your neighbors in our Ambler zone that have a child turning 5 on or before September 1, 2022 to register for K5 for the 22-23 year before May 25 to help us with planning. You can contact our Data Clerk, Kay Cooper, at 397-1203 at Ambler about details regarding registering your child. Thank you. Dr. Lewis, Ambler Principal."

We are hiring! Do you know anyone searching for positions such as teachers, custodial staff, summer camp workers, guidance counselors, coaches, and more? Please share these opportunities with them. There are immediate opportunities for custodians at Easley High School and Clemson Elementary. Visit pickens.k12.sc.us/page/join-our-team to apply online. Join our SDPC team!

Statewide Testing Dates April 13 - Field Test (Grades 3-5) May 3 - ELA Session 1 (Grade 3) May 4 - ELA Session 2 (Grade 3) May 5 - Science (Grade 4) May 10 - ELA Session 1 (Grades 4-5) May 11 - ELA Session 2 (Grades 4-5) May 12 - Math (Grades 3-5)

National School Counseling Week is Feb. 7-11, and we're happy to join our schools in celebrating. Every day, school counselors make a difference for students! Join us in thanking them for all they do! #SDPCBetterTogether #NSCW22

🚨Reminder🚨: There will be no school: Friday, February 4, 2022 Friday, February 18, 2022 Monday, February 21, 2022 These days are planned breaks on the 2021-2022 calendar. (Note: The free COVID-19 testing center for SDPC will be closed on these dates)

The School District of Pickens County (SDPC) will open on a two-hour delay on Thursday, January 20, 2022, due to the continued danger of ice on shaded areas and on secondary roads. The two-hour delay gives additional time for ice to melt off the roads and will improve visibility for drivers. -- Morning 3K and 4K classes are canceled. PM classes operate on a normal schedule. -- No Buses on Icy Roads -- High school students (including Career Center) should check their Schoology messages for adjusted class times and bell schedules.

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 will be a Digital Learning Day for the School District of Pickens County due to the continued danger of icy roads. Students will not attend school in-person. While there are areas in our county that have improved, there are many shaded areas that continue to have noticeable ice and black ice on roads. Temperatures are expected to drop again tonight and are not predicted to rise above freezing until after 9:00 am. Even with a delay, transportation would have to occur on the roads prior to this time.

Tuesday, January 18, 2022 will be a Digital Learning Day for the School District of Pickens County due to icy roads. Students will not attend school in-person. Temperatures are expected to drop into the teens tonight following the snow, sleet, freezing rain from yesterday. Noticeable ice and black ice on roads throughout the county is a serious concern tomorrow morning. We will make a decision regarding school for Wednesday (January 19, 2022) on Tuesday evening.

Save the Date for Kindergarten Registration! It’s almost time for 3K, 4K, and 5K students to enroll for the 2022-23 school year! SDPC will start registration for the 2022-23 school year beginning in February. Parents can begin the registration process online now by entering their information into the New Student Gateway: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/new-student-gateway Schools will use this registration to contact parents of potential 3K and 4K students to set up screening appointments. More information regarding 3K and 4K programs for the 2022-23 school year will be available in February. For answers to common registration questions, visit our website at: https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/registration

Reminder: As scheduled on the 2021-22 school calendar, there will be no school on Monday, November 1, 2021. Enjoy the long weekend! 🎃 🍁 🍂

SDPC JOB FAIR Thursday, September 30, 2021 1-7pm Pickens County Career & Technology Center 990 Chastain Road Liberty SC, 29657 Join SDPC for our Job Fair on September 30. We will be interviewing candidates on site for positions including Teachers, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, and Grounds Crew. Those interested should apply at www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/join-our-team (if unable to complete application prior to job fair, Chromebooks will be available to complete the application on site).

It is essential for our schools to accurately keep track of students who are having COVID like symptoms or have tested positive for COVID-19. To make the process smoother, we are shifting to a process that will speed up record keeping. In addition, this process will allow the school to communicate more effectively and accurately. For any day of school, please remember: 1. Students who have symptoms of COVID-19 must stay home. 2. If students have been tested for COVID-19 due to symptoms, they must stay home until cleared by the school nurse. 3. Students in the household of a person who has tested positive for COVID-19 must stay home until cleared by the school nurse. 4. Students who have been a close contact to someone who tested positive must stay home until cleared by the school nurse. Please use the link below to enter your child’s information for any COVID-19 situation. https://bit.ly/3z5YJw0 or use the QR Code below. We understand that some families may not have access to technology. If you need help entering your child’s information, contact the school and they will assist. Thank you for your help as we work to keep our schools and community safe.

The School District of Pickens County is excited to begin the 2021-2022 school year on Tuesday, August 3. We have been working to finalize our school Back-to-School Safety Measures. Please carefully review the information on the attached infographic as we prepare to return for the 2021-2022 school year. Visit the SDPC website for full information. COVID Update page on the SDPC Website - https://www.pickens.k12.sc.us/page/covid-19-info

Schoology is a powerful learning platform in the classroom and at home. Download the Schoology App today for quick access to your student's grades, assignments, and announcements. Look for your Student Access Code when you visit your school in the coming days! #SDPCbettertogether

SDPC JOB FAIR Tuesday, June 29, 2021 2 - 4 pm Pickens County Career and Technology Center 990 Chastain Road Liberty, SC 29657 Join the School District of Pickens County for our Job Fair on June 29. We will be interviewing candidates on site for positions including Bus Drivers, Custodial, and Food Service Workers. Click to apply online -https://pickens.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

A lesson in simple machines resulted in some pretty amazing leprechaun traps! Mrs. Conley’s class is full of future engineers.

We’re loving it! Mr. B’s class celebrated reading over 1,500 books on EPIC! Way to go!

We’re loving it! Mr. B’s class celebrated reading over 1,500 books on EPIC! Way to go!