Badger Beat
March 17, 2023
IMPORTANT DATES:
MARCH
Monday, March 20- PTO parent work night 6:30pm
Tuesday, March 21- Early Release- 11:40am dismissal PLEASE NOTE THIS IS ON A TUESDAY
Wednesday, March 22- Full day of school
Thursday, March 23- Incoming KG Parent Meeting- 5:30pm
MAY SAVE THE DATE EVENTS
Thursday, May 4- Art, Music and Classroom Extravaganza See the schedule below
Thursday, May 11- PTO Family Event 5:30-7:30 pm
Friday, May 12- Talent Show Parents are welcome, show will begin at 1:30
Friday, May 19- Field Day (Specific details to come)
REMINDER, NEXT TUESDAY, MARCH 21 IS AN EARLY RELEASE AT 11:40AM
There will be no Reading Club Monday morning due to Mrs. Klaus being out of the building.
Please note that since Tuesday is an early release, there will be no Academic Coaching or Art Club after school on 3/21.
Mrs. Dabelstein's surgery was successful. She is home recovering!
CONGRATS TO MRS. HEESE- STAR 104.5 TEACHER OF THE WEEK
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
1st Grade
1st Grade
3rd Grade
Third quarter grades have been posted to NebSIS. Please visit www.benningtonschools.org, choose Pine Creek, and click on the NebSIS icon.
ART, MUSIC, and CLASSROOM EXTRAVAGANZA
Our gym has plenty of room for all interested parties (parent, grandparents, siblings, etc.) to enjoy the music and watch students perform. The classroom spaces are more limited in size. Classroom activities will be designed for parents to sit and play and learn with their child.
As usual, parking will be available on side streets. We are hoping for a nice day so families can walk to school to enjoy the activities!
Please see the schedule below to see which time each grade level will be hosting.
AN INCOMING KINDERGARTEN PARENT MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 23 at 5:30 PM IN THE PINE CREEK CAFETERIA.
In recognition of World Down Syndrome Day, wear your crazy socks on March 21!
DISTRICT OF THE YEAR AWARDS NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
Honoring teachers, support staff, volunteers and alumni for their amazing contributions are one of our favorite times of the year!
The Foundation’s Annual Awards Ceremony is on Sunday, April 23. In addition to awarding graduating senior scholarships, the Foundation will also recognize five special award recipients:
- New Educator of the Year
- Distinguished Educator of the Year
- Support Staff of the Year
- Distinguished Alumni
- Volunteer of the Year
ATTENDANCE REMINDER
Please note the early release date above and plan accordingly for pick up and clubs. There will be no Academic Coaching or Art Club on Tuesday, March 21.
Game and Steam Club WILL be held on Wednesday, March 22.
PINE CREEK PTO HAPPENINGS
MESSAGE FROM PINE CREEK PTO:
We love the Pine Creek staff, and collectively, their love language is snacks, beverages and meals! This year we want to "spread the love" in our support for our Pine Creek Staff with our Adopt the Lounge Program!
This year we are also giving parents an option to donate towards the Adopt the Lounge via Venmo: @PineCeekPTO or you can use this QR Code:
BADGER BLUE SPIRIT DAYS
The first Friday of each month is Badger Blue spirit day. Staff records the percentage of students who are wearing blue gear and the winning class gets popcorn!
Blue shirts and pants, Badger shirts and Pine Creek shirts all count as Badger Gear.
OUR NEXT SPIRIT DAY WILL BE FRIDAY, APRIL 7.
Click the link to help pop popcorn!
PTO Volunteer Links
Pine Creek Yearbook Links
Year Book links:
Badger Blue Days:
https://plicbooks.com/go/A75AVJ
Winter party/dress up days (elf, PJs etc):
https://www.plicbooks.com/go/5G1BME
Library/book vending:
https://www.plicbooks.com/go/U7QRUZ
Kindergarten-Vala's Field Trip
https://plicbooks.com/go/H83DPC
1st grade field trip:
https://www.plicbooks.com/go/4BAL1C
2nd grade field trip:
https://www.plicbooks.com/go/6F21BP
3rd grade field trip:
https://www.plicbooks.com/go/TU8BWQ
4th grade field trip:
https://www.plicbooks.com/go/9V7H97
5th grade field trip:
https://www.plicbooks.com/go/KCJM4L
First Day of School:
https://plicbooks.com/go/4VV3TJ
Homecoming Spirit week (PJs, Tourist, Western, Dress like a teacher)
https://plicbooks.com/go/FGAATB
Fun Run
https://plicbooks.com/go/YTT39T
Red Ribbon Week
https://plicbooks.com/go/4K2YD1
Trunk or Treat/Halloween Party
https://plicbooks.com/go/LQQGUY
Tailgate Night
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR COMMUNITY YOUTH PROGRAMS, PLEASE CHECK THE WEEKLY BADGER UPDATE FROM STACY HAWN.
We'd Love To Hear From You!
Alison Evangelisti- building principal (aevangelisti@bennps.org)
Krista Bendell- assistant principal (kbendell@bennps.org)
Liz Peterson- building secretary (epeterson@bennps.org)
Kathy Nowak- health para (knowak@bennps.org)
Website: benningtonschools.org
Location: 7801 North HWS Cleveland Boulevard, Bennington, NE, USA
Phone: (402)238-2372
Twitter: @pinecreek_elem
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