Pickford Public Schools

Mrs. Herschell's class was using online books and videos to research Alligators and Crocodiles to fill out their informational posters! 🐊

Mrs. Brood's class had their⭐️Star Jar⭐️ reward celebration! All students in their class got to enjoy the reward. The class filled the 🌟star jar🌟 by receiving compliments for positive behavior (from other adults in the building), completing and turning in their class-work/assignments on-time, and meeting/surpassing their goals on the NWEA assessment this winter. Students chose to have milkshakes and play some games outdoors. They had a blast! They also played kick-the-can!

Join us for an Evening with the Arts!

Elementary Newsletter & May Lunch and Breakfast Menus

1st Place was awarded to all 5th graders invited to the State level History Day competition!! Way to go Panthers!!

May 2nd Job Fair Students have the opportunity to speak with businesses in our area and maybe walk away with a job for the summer, and even longer.

These students enjoyed 'Pancakes with the Principal' for making great strides in the classroom! Congrats to these hardworking Panthers! 🥳🥞

Elementary Newsletter

This is a great opportunity to get rid of your old or unwanted electronic devices and help the environment at the same time. Fees for TVs & Monitors: $5.00 up to 19" $10.00 20" and over $20.00 Plasma & Projection In addition to recycling, you have the opportunity to learn more about cybersecurity principles and internet services available in your area. The Pickford CTE class will be offering free cybersecurity tips, as well as answering any questions regarding online safety. EUP Connect will be sharing information about their services and how you can get connected with affordable interned. There will also be food vendors and entertainment!

Pickford is so fortunate to have Jessica Rudd as part of our teaching staff. She is a very skilled instructor who works tirelessly to help our students succeed in the classroom. She sets high standards for herself and her students, and she prepares our students well for college level English classes. Jessica is constantly reading and researching to improve her professional practice. She has developed an outstanding high school English curriculum and engages in high quality instructional practices in the classroom. She encourages students to achieve at their highest level, and she quietly applauds them when they reach the goals, she knows they are capable of. Besides her work in the high school English classroom, Jessica serves as the Student Council Advisor and has been a mentor teacher for several new staff. Jessica also is a listening ear for students when they need one. Students reach out to her as they know she will support them and find them help in a discrete way. Thank you, Jessica, for taking an active role in shaping our students for success! We appreciate all that you do to make our district GREAT!!!

Lisa is an amazing asset to our team. She works tirelessly in her paraprofessional role to support her 1 to 1 student and practices gradual release to help them gain independence. Lisa goes above and beyond every day, extending her support to the rest of the classroom. According to the teachers she works with, it often seems like Lisa is a co-teacher rather than support staff in the classroom! She naturally knows when to jump in to assist with academics and flexibly redirects unexpected behaviors. Lisa values her own learning. She strives to be at her best and share any learning that she has had with her teammates; she always has thoughtful ideas to contribute when situations arise. She is amazing at building positive rapport with each and every student, and she is caring and compassionate when dealing with all students as well. She has a way of putting students and staff at ease when working with her. Our whole class (really our whole school) is a better place with Miss Lisa in it!

Order your yearbook today-- https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1015555240611166 Any questions, please email Mrs. Hudecek, dhudecek@eupschools.org

We believe that this Job Fair day event will be a valuable and inspiring experience for our students. We hope that you will join us and share your expertise and passion with them. If you are interested in setting up a table at our job fair, please contact the Pickford PTA at Pickfordpta@gmail.com by April 25, 2024.

Can you find a rock hid by the varsity girls track team? If you do please post a picture and tag Pickford Public Schools!

Elementary Newsletter ☀️

The Alpha Tau chapter of Delta Kappa Gama - an international teaching society - presented Mr. Miller with their Friend of Education Award. The award was presented to Mr. Miller because of his strong support of all the Pickford teachers and especially the Pickford students. Mr. Miller quietly supports all of our students, greets them faithfully, is willing to have students help him with tasks and is an outstanding supporter to all of the staff and students. Students showered Mr. Miller with cards and posters showing their appreciation. 💜💜

Last week was Paraprofessional Appreciation and we celebrated our ELITE team here at Pickford Public Schools! This team goes above and beyond for our students and it shows. Thank you Miss, Kris, Miss Cheryl, Mrs. Tinker, Miss Lisa, Mrs, Marble, Miss Hannah, and Miss Morgan for the love, encouragement, & support you show our students.

Students will be taking the SAT and PSAT tests next week. Please be sure your student is well rested, enjoy a good breakfast, and have computers and chargers ready for the day. It is not too late to review strategies and take a practice. Go to https://www.khanacademy.org/digital-sat for helpful information.

Mrs. Lytles class participated in the Red Wings For Reading Program during reading month. They read 15,795 minutes and 1404 books!

National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10, 2024. The Michigan Department of Education’s (MDE) Office of Educator Excellence (OEE) wishes to celebrate teachers across Michigan for the entire month of May. MDE invites parents to submit 15-30 second videos of their students recognizing and thanking a specific teacher for their impact. Nothing fancy is required—cell phones can capture the videos. Please follow the directions on the flyer. Videos and parental consent may be submitted via the Teacher Appreciation Video Project Google Form. Videos are currently being accepted until Friday, April 19, 2024. Submitted videos may be posted on the Teacher Appreciation Month webpage and the MDE’s YouTube channel. The Office of Educator Excellence Facebook (@MIeducator) and X (formerly Twitter) social media pages will be promoting the videos throughout the month of May. If your child has great things to say about a teacher, don’t hesitate—use the instructions found on our website to submit a video today!