Pine Street Press!
January 2024
Upcoming Dates
January
January 2: School Resumes
January 8 - 12: Snowcoming Spirit Week
January 22: No School - Teacher PD
February
February 16 - 18: No School Mid-Winter Break
NWEA Testing
Winter NWEA testing has started. Classes will be took the reading NWEA test this week and will take the math NWEA test the week of January 8th. Your child's teacher will be in touch about the exact day they are testing. Please be sure that your child gets a good nights sleep the night before and eats breakfast that morning so they are ready to do their best. We are excited to see how much the students have learned and grown since the start of the school year.
Dorr's Blue Ribbon Ceremony
All Pine Street students and staff will be attending the Dorr Blue Ribbon Assembly at the Fine Arts Center on Thursday January 11, 2024 from 9:30-10:30am. Pine Street students who attended Dorr for 3rd grade will be recognized for their contribution to this achievement and will receive a certificate.
Spelling Bee
Our Pine Street Spelling Bee is coming up. Any students that signed up will take part in a written pre-test on January 10th. Students that make it to the next round will be announced on January 11th. The Pine Street Spelling Bee is scheduled for January 24th. The winner and runner up will then move on the the Allegan County Bee held in February. Good luck spellers!
Snowcoming Spirit Week!
Coaches vs. Cancer
he 5th Annual Coaches vs. Cancer Charity Basketball game is Friday, January 12 vs. Forest Hills Eastern. Our goal this year is to raise $20,000 for the American Cancer Society. There are a couple of ways to donate to support our cause!
Coaches vs. Cancer Merchandise
Pre-orders are due by Sunday, January 7. If you don't do a pre-order merchandise will be available to buy the week of January 8 - 12 at the high school and at the game on the 12th. Pre-order for easy delivery and to ensure you get the sizes that you want!
Online Donations
This year we will be accepting online donations. Scan the QR code attached to make a donation!
Thanks for your support!!
Positive Behavior Focus
This month our Positive Behavior Support team has identified hallway behavior as an area of focus for our students. Students in Mr. DeVoogd's class put together a video reminding students of the expectations in the hallway throughout the school day. Pine Street staff will be on the look out and handing out PRIDE tickets to students following these important hallway expectations.
Hallway Expectations:
Be Respectful
- Zero Voice
- Follow Staff Directions
- Keep lockers closed and clean
- Keep the Floor clean
- Walk
- Single file on the right
- One step at a time on the stairs
- Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself
Basketball Intramurals
Basketball intramurals will begin on Wednesday, January 17th. All the details can be found in the form below! If your student is interested in participating, please print the form or your student can grab one from the wall outside of the office! Please return forms to the office by Friday, January 12th.
Capturing Kids' Hearts
This month students will be learning about and practicing respect through their Capturing Kids Hearts Leadworthy lessons. According to CKH, respect is the willingness and ability to act professionally and thoughtfully with ourselves and others. Acting with respect contributes to a positive culture, decreases conflict and encourages empathy.
See the flyer below if you'd like more information!
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