Piedmont Press
Dear Parents-
As we begin another week please remind your student to bring a water bottle and extra mask to school each day. We are beyond thankful that we have been able to stay in school this long and want to continue coming to school each day.

When we all work together wearing our masks, hand washing and keeping our social distance we are just increasing our opportunity of staying in the school each day.






Have a great week!

Mrs. Ski
Virtual Wildcat
WAKE-UP
Click on the link below for our Virtual Wildcat Wake-Up this week!!
** Our Wake-Up includes a tribute to our Veterans.

THANKFUL for our TEACHERS
On Wednesday, November 18th, students are encouraged to draw, write or simply say thank you to either their teacher from last year or their current teacher.

We were unable to to have our traditional Teacher Appreciation at the end of school year last year so our PTO is saying THANK YOU to our PES teachers during this week when we are reminded of all the things we are thankful for.

PTO VIRTUAL
PENGUIN PATCH
Our online Christmas store, The Penguin Patch, is OPEN!!

While we love having our kiddos shop for their families here at school, this year we aren’t able to do that due to COVID.

BUT, don’t let that stop you! Let your little one shop online, the gifts will be delivered wrapped, and you are supporting PES!

Shopping dates are
Nov.11-Nov. 23rd
Calm Waters

Calm Waters is a school-based support group for children who have been
impacted due to changes in their lives such as the death of a loved one, family
illness, separation/divorce, deployment, incarceration or other major family
disruptions. When children are experiencing these changes, they often find it
difficult to focus or concentrate in school. Calm Waters provides children the
opportunity to learn healthy ways of coping and taking care of themselves.
Groups will be starting the week of November 16th at our school. Students will
meet once a week with Cathy Adams, school counselor, who is certified to
facilitate the program. Calm Waters meets weekly for 6 weeks for approximately
30 minutes during the school day.

If you are interested in receiving more information about the program or a
permission letter for your child to participate, please contact Cathy Adams at
373-2353 or cathy.adams@piedmontschools.org.
Quilt of Valor
Last week some of our PES families who have served or are currently serving were presented the Quilt of Valor by the Piedmont Veterans Association.

Thank you Piedmont Veterans Association for including us for this ceremony and reminding us of the importance of Veterans Day!!

Water Bottles
We are in need of cases of water bottles. Our PTO donated cases of water at the beginning of the school year that we have been able to use; however we are getting low and want to make sure we have plenty.

Water bottles are given to students who may have forgotten their water bottle at home. Due to COVID-19 we are not using our water fountains and want to make sure that all students stay hydrated. Any donations are greatly appreciated!!
Thankful Grams:

Each week students can purchase Thankful Grams for their friends, teachers, or family. Students can purchase the Thankful Grams in classrooms and then we will pass those out on Friday. We have two more Friday's before
 Thanksgiving break.
Thanksgiving Break-
November 23-27


Principal
Piedmont Elementary
405-373-2354