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The first day of 6th grade means meeting lots of new people. Mrs. Soldani's students got to know each other by playing Jenga! #BetterTogether
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Mrs. Martinβs 7th graders had fun getting to know each other during a scavenger hunt! #BetterTogether
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We can't wait to kick off a FABULOUS new school year tomorrow! π #OneLowndes #BetterTogether #AllIn
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Skip the lines at Open House by paying for your student's locker/ID online! On the PGM website, click "For Families," then "RevTrak," then "Student Package." Here's a direct link: https://pinegrove.revtrak.net/-student-package/#/v/student-package-locker-and-id
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βοΈ Open House is tomorrow! π
PGM's Open House will be held Thursday, August 8th, at the same times previously scheduled. Each 6th grade session will begin with a brief presentation in the gym.
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Have you downloaded the Here Comes the Bus app to get ready for the school year?
Here Comes the Bus allows you to view the real-time location of your child's bus on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. With the app, you will be able to know when the bus is coming to your stop, has made it to school, and returned your student home.
To sign up or to learn more about Here Comes the Bus, visit http://www.herecomesthebus.com, or search for it on the App Store or Google Play.
The school district code for Lowndes County Schools is: 29932.
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We are excited to get the school year underway following our weather-related delay! We understand the challenges and disruptions this delay may have caused, and we appreciate your patience and understanding.
PGM's Open House will be held Thursday, August 8th, at the same times previously scheduled. Each 6th grade session will begin with a brief presentation in the gym.
Friday, August 9th will be the first day of school for students.
See everyone soon! π
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π¨ Important Announcement! π¨
Due to the rainfall in our area, along with flooding, potential road conditions, and power outages, we are postponing Open House and all other scheduled activities including the first day of school. Once the storm passes through, we will assess safety conditions before determining when activities will reconvene. Open House and Ignite will be rescheduled when it is safe for our staff, students, and families to access roadways and facilities. We will keep you updated. The safety of our staff and students is always our top priority.
A phone call to families was not able to be completed at this time due to service outages, but one will be sent as soon as we are able.
Stay safe, Viking Family!
EMA Lowndes
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Stay safe! Open house has been moved to TUESDAY.
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The One Where We Start a New School Year! βοΈππ»πΆπ
PGM staff members kicked off preplanning by attending a wonderful #OneLowndes convocation on Wednesday. We cheered for all the Lowndes County teachers of the year, including our very own Mr. Dillon Swilley, and left feeling inspired by speaker Dave Weber.
Today, we celebrated our new and returning staff members with a "Walk of Thunder" at our first faculty meeting. It's going to be an exciting ride! We truly are #BetterTogether and can't wait for our students to return next week. π
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β° Open house is one week away! We're excited to welcome our new and returning students and their families on Monday, August 5. π Each 6th grade session will begin with a brief presentation in the gym.
8:30 - 6th Grade Last Names A-M
9:30 - 6th Grade Last Names N-Z
11:00-12:30 7th & 8th Grade
βοΈ The 2024-2025 school supply list is posted on the PGM website under "For Families."
It is also linked here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16rhWDIRsyUzVKBugtwk9S_63Tv9yr1qu/view?usp=drivesdk
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New to PGM and interested in joining band? Use the link below to sign up today! πΆ
Sign Up Form: https://forms.gle/cVwE3g9Udo9iVfSbA
Band FAQ: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mv_MYGfhHWUv8dR293VQjzR-6UoS3S8z/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105281846954608470739&rtpof=true&sd=true
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β° Time change! Beginning 7/29, PGM summer football workouts will run from 3:30-6:00 PM Monday-Thursday. Once school starts, practice will run from 3:45-5:30 PM. π
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PGM will host a brief orientation specifically for military families with new students (especially 7th & 8th graders) on Monday, July 29 at 11:00 AM. This is an opportunity to tour the school and ask questions prior to open house.
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π Interested in playing football for PGM next year? It's not too late to start attending summer workouts! π
Summer football workouts for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will run July 8 through August 6, every Monday - Thursday from 8:00-10:30 AM. Students must have physical, consent, concussion, and ISSPP forms on record to participate. Forms are available on the PGM football website: https://sites.google.com/lowndes.k12.ga.us/pgmfootball/home
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Summer Check-in!
Now is the time to make sure your information is accurate in Parent Portal so you don't miss any important news for next school year.
Log in here: https://campus.lowndes.k12.ga.us/campus/portal/lowndes.jsp
Forgot your username or password? Email portal@lowndes.k12.ga.us to reset!
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We're excited to welcome our new and returning students and their families at Open House on Monday, August 5! π Each 6th grade session will begin with a brief presentation in the gym.
8:30 - 6th Grade Last Names A-M
9:30 - 6th Grade Last Names N-Z
11:00-12:30 7th & 8th Grade
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The 2024-2025 school supply list is now posted on the PGM website under "For Families." π It is also linked below!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16rhWDIRsyUzVKBugtwk9S_63Tv9yr1qu/view?usp=drivesdk
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π Looking to improve your basketball skills this summer? PGM is hosting a basketball camp for our rising 7th grade girls who are interested in improving their technique. Camp will be held in the PGM gym and will run July 8 through August 1, every Monday - Thursday from 8:00-10:30 AM. π
Students must have physical, consent, concussion, and ISSPP forms on record to participate. Forms are available on the PGM football website: https://sites.google.com/lowndes.k12.ga.us/pgmfootball/home
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π Summer football workouts for rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders will run July 8 through August 6, every Monday - Thursday from 8:00-10:30 AM. Students must have physical, consent, concussion, and ISSPP forms on record to participate. Forms are available on the PGM football website: https://sites.google.com/lowndes.k12.ga.us/pgmfootball/home π
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