Pinckney PTO October 2020 Newsletter

Dear Pinckney Families, We have made it through the first month of school! I know that everyone’s patience has been tested, but I do think we have finally reached a point where we will have more stability in our school days. I want to update you on a change that occurred this summer. The Park West Campus Education Fund (our primary fundraising body) was dissolved. As a result, each school on the Park West campus will return to its individual fundraisers this year. We recognize that now is not the time to ask anyone to sell door-to-door items or do large group gatherings such as “fun runs”. As an alternative, Pinckney’s PTO Board has established the “Pals of Pinckney” initiative. Basically, families are asked to make a yearly donation to the “Pals of Pinckney” in lieu of selling items to raise funds. This will allow us to keep all of the funds raised for our school rather than return a percentage to a company. More information will be coming in the weeks ahead. Please consider making a donation that is comfortable for you and your family. Important Upcoming Dates (for all students, including virtual students) Within the first two weeks of October, your child’s teacher(s) will invite you to a Zoom Parent Orientation. Each grade level will be scheduled on a different night, so that if you have multiple children you can participate in each one. Your teacher will also be offering one-on-one virtual data conferences in the month of October.   October 16th: E-Learning day for students (Children will work from home this day -on digital platforms- so that teachers can begin data conferences with parents.)  October 23rd: Half day with dismissal at 10:20. (Teachers will use this day to continue data conferences with parents.) Week of November 16th: Electronic report cards will be sent to parents via email. I wanted to close with a few “shout-outs” for our Pinckney parents.   Thank you to the parents in the walker pick-up area who have maintained social distancing and have remembered to wear masks when in the pick-up area!  Thank you for your patience in our car line (especially in the PM). Thank you to our online/virtual families for your patience with tech-related issues. Thank you for having your child “mask-up” each day.  Thank you for acceptance of the transitions that have, and will continue, to occur during this school year.  Warm regards, Mrs. Sheppard

We Need Your Vote! The 2021 "Best of the Best" Mount Pleasant Magazine contest is now open. Parents, please vote for Pinckney under the "Public School" category. http://www.votebestofmp.com/

Please Join the PTO! Did you know... Our PTO funds go 100% back to PINCKNEY! PTO is different than PTA! EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR goes back into OUR school PTO supports our amazing teachers! ALL OF THEM! As a member you support a group of volunteers who have come together to raise money that goes directly into our programs for students and school As a member you support your child As a member you receive the most current information on PTO events and volunteer opportunities Pay Online HERE or PRINT membership form and send in to school.

COMING SOON! Pals of Pinckney As mentioned, the Park West Campus Education Fund has dissolved. Please keep your eyes open for more information on our new Pinckney capital fundraiser!

All the Feels Fridays

ATTENTION PINCKNEY PARENTS: Are you looking for a way to say thank you to our amazing Teachers & Staff at Charles Pinckney? The PTO is excited to launch a new year-round Teacher Appreciation program, All the Feels Fridays! Click here for the Signup Genius

The Appreciation Corner Do you want to know a teacher's Birthday or favorite color? Or, maybe their favorite thing to eat as a special treat? Click here for a list of "Teacher & Staff Favorites". The forms are listed in alphabetical order by last name.

Click here for a nomination form!

The PTO’s Joey Bag a Donuts Birthday Cart visited our teachers and staff celebrating birthdays! Happy Birthday to our... August birthdays: Ms. Antonucci, Nurse Bailey, Ms. Toribio and Mr. Cragg September birthdays: Ms. Strickland, Ms. Dodds and Ms. Robertson October birthdays: Ms. Sheppard, Ms. Carras, Ms. Lentz and Ms. Gurrieri

PowerSchool PARENT Access Information PowerSchool is an online tool that provides access to student grades and attendance. How To Request User Information: In order to access the Parent Portal, please email the following verification information to: CPEParentPortalHelp@charleston.k12.sc.us 1.       Your child's full, legal name (Pinckney students only) 2.       Your child’s birthday 3.       Your full name 4.       Your best daytime contact number 5.       Your email address to have linked with the Parent Portal 6.       If you already have a Parent Portal profile, we will link your Pinckney child to your existing profile.   Once we verify your information, we will email you a personal username and initial password.

Save the Date for these fun Spirit Nights hosted by the PTO: October 16th Family Movie Night @ Moonlite Theaters October 23rd Sweet Frog Spirit Night October 27th Chick-Fil-A Spirit Night

Sneak Peak at our Pinckney House T-shirt Fundraiser Show your House Pride & Support your PTO in these awesome tie dye shirts. Order forms will be coming home soon.

The Counseling Corner

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Order your yearbook today! Yearbooks are on now on sale. Please click here to order!. Order ASAP, as prices will increase throughout the year.  Fifth Grade Parents!  You may also create a message for your 5th grader in our 2020-2021 yearbook at Click here to order!

PTO QUESTIONS? email: president@pinckneypto.com

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