A Message from the Principal

Greetings Pendergrass-Fairwold Family,

Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year! We are so excited to see all o four students' smiling faces entering the doors. As parent support is vital to students' success, we look forward to your participation throughout the school year at our special events. In the upcoming weeks, you will receive information about joining our School Improvement Council (SIC). One of our main goals for Pendergrass-Fairwold students continues to be maximizing our students' independence. We are excited to have our transition students working in our on-campus job enterprises. Our peer mentoring program will foster relationships with EXCEL students, resulting in opportunities for socialization with same-aged non-disabled peers.

As always, thanks for your continued support. We are #team one #one team!!!!!!

-Faythe Redenburg, Principal

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!

*Bear Bucks Cafe and the Pendergrass Fairwold Cash Wash will be open for business beginning August 29th.... Check out the School Enterprises section in the Activities tab.

* The Federal Impact Aid Survey has been mailed. Please complete the survey for each child and return to school by January 24th.

January 13 - Early Release for Students

January 16 - MLK Jr. Holiday (Schools/Offices Closed)

February 17 - Early Release for Students

February 20 - No School for Students

Having you as our school’s principal has been a true blessing. We appreciate your tireless efforts to improve the school and the lives of our students. Thank you for making decisions with our students as your top priority. Your hard work is the foundation for their achievement. We can only imagine how difficult the job of school principal is, but you handle it with grace and enthusiasm. Thank you for creating a safe and welcoming environment for our students at school. Your communication, compassion, and commitment to the wellbeing of the school is invaluable and truly makes a difference. We are so grateful to have you as our principal!

COVID-19 UPDATE

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National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. This special week we are honoring Mrs. W. Cyntrell Legette. She is a vital part of the educational process for all students as they meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Mrs. Legette actively engages in helping students examine their abilities, strengths, interests and talents. She works in partnership with parents as they encounter the challenges of raising children in today’s world, focusing on positive ways to enhance students’ academic, postsecondary and social/emotional development.

Academic packet drop-off box ready!!!

The academic packet drop-off box is ready to go! Located outside school office doors you can drop them off any time and pick up new packets. Please check with your child’s teacher for combination for the lock. We will be checking and emptying the box and getting your packets to your teachers diligently throughout the day. Please put the student's name on the packet.

Thanks to all our parents and families for working with your students during these difficult times!

For all the dedication and commitment you put into your work, we are thankful to you for the wonderful work you are all doing. You work hard each and every day to make every day a good one for us. Happy National Custodian Day!!!

We appreciate you, Tanya Smith, Theodore Mosby and Mary Pringle!!!!

Visitor's Notice

Our children's safety is our primary goal. For this reason, the following procedures will be followed for ALL vistors on campus.

A driver's license or picture ID must be presented and scanned during sign-in.

Every vistor's name will be checked against the national sex offenders database.

A printed nametag will be issued and must be worn prominently throughout the visit.

The visitor badge must be logged out and returned to the front desk at the conclusion of your visit.

Nurse's Corner

There is a nurse at the school daily; however if the nurse is not available, trained staff will handle medication distribution and any emergency that arises. If your child becomes ill while at school, the student needs to go to the nurse’s office to be checked. We will call you to come pick him/her up if necessary. Please always be sure the school has current phone numbers for you and other emergency contact persons.

Please let the school nurse know if your student has significant health history, life threatening allergies or special medical concerns.

All students must meet state immunization requirements in order to attend school. The goal of these requirements is to reduce and eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases among South Carolina’s children, adolescents and adults. Each student must have completed the required immunizations in order to attend school. Please be sure your child is up to date on all immunizations. Your child’s healthcare provider can help you determine if he/she needs further immunizations.

A mobile dental service, Dental Access Carolina, will be visiting schools in District One offering a full range of on-site general dental services, including dental exams, x-rays, cleanings, and fillings.

Dental Access Carolina's website:

https://www.dentalaccesscarolina.com/

Officer Benson will be on campus daily, Monday through Friday, to provide safety and security of our students and staff as well as classroom visits, instructional support, student assistance and to provide answers to law enforcement questions.

PFS is committed to ensuring a safe school environment for students, staff and visitors.

Officer Benson is on campus during the school days when classes are in session. He is visible in the parking lots, main entrances to the school buildings, in the hallways, cafeterias and in his office.

Veteran's Day Message

In honor of Veterans Day, we remember all the veterans’ contribution as they always hold a special place in our hearts for their sacrifice and service. We honor all the men and women who’ve served our country in uniform, because they put their lives on the line to protect our, your and their families.

Without your bravery & compromises, we would never be here to thank you. Your footprints will always be followed when it’s time for us to protect the nation! We are not only thankful to you but also motivated by you. You have showed us how to be brave & honest. You will always be in our hearts.

Thank you so much for your service. Happy Veterans Day!!!

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Richland County School District One does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age or other protected characteristics in its programs and activities.