3rd edition of Spark News by Heather Johnson https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt en-us 2022-09-02 15:28:01 UTC 2022-11-01 16:03:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4f0.png Isibindi House leaders 28kampbellasmith https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2315751910 House Leader:  Brick Moody
Assistant House Leaders:  Colton Elenburg/ Johnny Church
House Spirit (4) : Dana Ixtepan, Wesson Grifin, Micha Hendrix, and Kyler Wilson
 
8th Grade leader/ Rep: Jeremy Black
7th Grade leader/ Rep: Ross Corn
6th Grade leader/ Rep: Ben Brown
]]> 2022-09-27 14:54:30 UTC https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2315751910 Volleyball 28kampbellasmith https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2315756086 Monday at Edwards 
Wednesday at Home against Glenview 

Come support your lady sparks ]]> 2022-09-27 14:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2315756086 Spirit Week next week 28kampbellasmith https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2315777457 Show Your PMS SPIRIT!]]> 2022-09-27 15:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2315777457 House Leading 27dylanalawson https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2315777578 At the moment of writing this Reveur is in the lead with 600 points. 
Isibindi is in second with 580 points. 
Amistad is in third place with 561 points.  Amistad announced their house leader Brooks Dow this week. Altruismo is in fourth place with 530 points. 
Ali Grace is the leader of the house Reveur said "Reveur has a lot of potential to be one of the best houses at PMS". ]]> 2022-09-27 15:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2315777578 PHS Football 28stephenrcorn https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2315800318 PHS beat Liberty 42 to 7. In the first quarter, they were tied 7 to 7. In the 2nd quarter, PHS broke apart from the tie making it 21 to 7. In the 3rd quarter, PHS assured their victory by scoring 14 more points making the score 35 to 7. In the 4th quarter, they scored another 7 points. We interviewed 7th grader Lewis Martin who was a bystander at the game and said, "Daniel Ross by far had the best game because he had 2 pics." He also said, "The turning point was when Pickens scored going into halftime to take the momentum."]]> 2022-09-27 15:19:14 UTC https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2315800318 Rock of the Week 29sullivancoshields https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2315812661 September Birthstone: Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, and Carnelian.

Rock of the week: Rainbow Fluorite.
Meaning: Rainbow Fluorite 
Some people think it stabilizes, brings clarity and resolve to mind, heals emotions and lays open the foundation for balanced living in the physical, spiritual and higher dimensions of Light.
Some just enjoy its beautiful appearance. ]]> 2022-09-27 15:25:32 UTC https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2315812661 PMS Girls Basketball 27huntercmccollum https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2315821702 Pickens Middle School girls Basketball has been doing conditioning for 2 weeks now. The girls have been running every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. The girls also have to run a mile every time they condition. Sometimes the girls also weight lift. They are all incredible! Tryouts start sometime in November. When that season starts make sure you show your spirit. Come support our Lady Sparks!]]> 2022-09-27 15:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2315821702 Spotlight Students 28katieefowler https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2315828957 Congradulations this week student spotlights are: Alex Antonio-Hernandez, Isibella Chapmen, Alyia Bently, and Alec Dawton.

These students have been selected by teachers because of there hard work in the classroom and academic excellence!]]> 2022-09-27 15:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2315828957 Spark Shout Out! 28amelialbaker https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2315831779 Coach Morris chose to give Mrs. Dalton a Spark Shout Out. "Mrs. Dalton does a lot for her students and fellow workers", He said. She has a smiling face and is always willing to help. Make sure to congratulate her!

Comment below to give a shoutout!]]> 2022-09-27 15:35:01 UTC https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2315831779 National Taco Day heatherjohnson19 https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2315991109 October 4th, is not only Taco Tuesday, but National Taco day! Celebrate with friends or by yourself. Either way- tacobout a good dinner!]]> 2022-09-27 16:59:59 UTC https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2315991109 School Lunch Choices for October 3-October 7 28ellabtetor https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2321203252 October 3
Breakfast:
Chicken Biscuit
Lunch:
(National Taco Day) Walking Taco
Beef or Chicken
Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese and Salsa
Mexicali Corn or Black Beans
Choice of Fruit
October 4
Breakfast:
Cinnamon Roll
Lunch:
Tangerine Chicken
or Teriyaki Beef Blasters
Steamed Rice
Glazed Carrots or Sugar Snap Peas
Choice of Fruit & Dinner Roll
October 5
Breakfast:
Waffles w/Syrup & Sausage
Lunch:
Turkey Roast w/ Gravy or
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Mashed Potatoes
Collard Greens
Dinner Roll & Choice of Fruit
October 6
Breakfast:
Breakfast Pizza
Lunch:
Dinner Roll & Choice of Fruit
Teriyaki Chicken
Mashed Potatoes
Broccoli w/ Cheese Sauce or Seasoned Corn
Dinner Roll & Choice of Fruit
Hot Dog w/Chili or
Cheeseburger w/ Lettuce & Tomato
Sweet Potato Fries
or Cole Slaw
Frozen Fruit Friday or Choice of Fruit
October 7
Breakfast:
Sausage Biscuit
Lunch:
Hot Dog w/Chili or
Cheeseburger w/ Lettuce & Tomato
Sweet Potato Fries
or Cole Slaw
Frozen Fruit Friday or Choice of Fruit

]]> 2022-09-30 15:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2321203252 PHS Cross Country Update 28ellabtetor https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2321339884 Recent Meet Results
Lakelands Invitational-9/24/22
Varsity Girls: 2nd
Varsity Boys: 8th
JV Girls: 3rd
JV Boys: 6th
Pickens Home Meet 2-9/27/22
Varsity Girls: 1st
Varsity Boys: 1st
JV Girls: 1st
JV Boys: 1st

Upcoming Meets
Woodmont Invitational-10/4/22
Pickens Home Meet 3-10/11/22






]]> 2022-09-30 16:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2321339884 Teacher of the week https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2322022848 This weeks teacher of the week is Mr.knittle he is a proud to be the teacher of the week. Don’t forget to put in your awnsers in when people walk around for the next teacher of the week ]]> 2022-10-01 13:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2322022848 Mrs. Mellett 28maleahgparris https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2325954291 6th grade math teacher who helps meany kids with math she is one of the best math teachers in the school she always dose spirit day and never lets you miss an impotent subject(all of them) and she is a good teacher.]]> 2022-10-04 15:33:13 UTC https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2325954291 don't forget 28maleahgparris https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2325962429 sign up for win time next Friday for the party (news paper only!)]]> 2022-10-04 15:37:14 UTC https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2325962429 28amelialbaker https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2328490628 Congratulations to Maggie Holder for being overall house leader for Altruismo! "I'm excited! I think it will be fun!" she said after asking her how she felt about having this spot.

Make sure to comment on posts to be put in a drawing for a prize!]]> 2022-10-06 01:06:16 UTC https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2328490628 28amelialbaker https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2328509129 We walked around and asked sparks around campus what they liked about their club, and got many different answers!

In Painting the Mural club, we asked Aliya Bentley (In the picture above) what she liked about it: "I love the club! It puts my mind at ease to paint and draw. It's just a relaxing thing to do and I really enjoy it!"

In Unified P.E., we asked Ever Bentley, and she replied, : "I like that I get to help out during P.E."

In Sparks Singing club, we asked Ali Grace, and she gave us the comment: "I love how we get to sing songs!"

In Cosmetology club, we asked Savannah Vinson what she thought of her club: "I like how we get freedom in this club, and how we can get hands-on with what we are learning."

Comment below what you like about your club! Remember, if you comment on a post your name will be put in a drawing for a prize!]]> 2022-10-06 01:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2328509129 Is it Too Early for Christmas? 28amelialbaker https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2365135938 Today I went around and asked people, "Do you think its too early for Christmas?" Most of the students and workers said its not early to start getting ready for Christmas.


Comment below and share your opinion! Remember, if you comment on a post your name will be put in a drawing for a prize!]]> 2022-11-01 15:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/PMSNEWS/g5ilqk7w8rl4nrlt/wish/2365135938