The Pine Run Post
PINE RUN'S NEWSLETTER
May 21, 2021
Important Dates
May 17th-28th - Spring Online Book Fair - see below
May 26th - FIELD DAY!
May 31st - Memorial Day - School is closed
June 1st - Senior Walk
June 1st-4th - Time Capsule - Turn Back Time Week (see flyer)
June 4th - Time Capsule Opening (more information to follow)
June 7th - 6th Grade Promotion
June 10th - Move Up Day - NEW - with Board approval, this will be a half day of school for students/Dismissal at 11:55
June 11th - LAST DAY of SCHOOL - Half day for students/Dismissal at 11:55
Time Capsule To Be Opened June 4th 2021
As part of Pine Run's 50th birthday our time capsule opening is just the beginning of the fun. The week of May 31st looks to be a fun and exciting time with daily announcements and theme days. What do you think is inside the time capsule and how have things changed over the past 25 years?
Coming this Fall, Pine Run's 50th Birthday Celebration!
The Best Part Of My Week Is Seeing What These OWLS Can Do!
This week's SOAR Winners
Congratulations to...
Kindergarten - Connor A. from Mrs. Carp's AM class
First Grade - Juniper N. from Mrs. Bottino's class
Second Grade -Matthew J. from Mrs. Gavronski's class
Third Grade - Cooper F. from Mrs. McCambridge's class
Fourth Grade - Shane M. from Mrs. Plack's class
Fifth Grade -Sam T. from Mrs. Diaz's class
Sixth Grade - Alfred J. from Miss Nicastror's class
Spring Book Fair
Our Spring Follett e-Book Fair begins Monday!
It will run 5/17-5/28. Books will be delivered to the school starting 5 days after the closing of the fair. We hope this will give you a chance to chose titles for summer reading.
To Order:
Go to efairs.follettbookfairs.com and enter ZXGLK as the school code.
This will take you directly to the Pine Run fair.
Student Registration
We can't wait to meet our new Owls!
Coming Soon Student Device Collection
End-of-the-Year Parties
Let's wrap up 2021 with a celebration!
We will have End-of-the-Year Parties/Picnics for each class. Virtual class parties for students in grades K through 5th grade will take place, virtually, on June 9th. In-person class parties will be scheduled by the teacher and held outdoors. All parties will be run by the classroom teacher. We will not allow volunteers or visitors this year. All donations should be clearly and securely labeled. Food items should be individual wrapped and sealed. They can be dropped off in the office vestibule (main entrance). Please look for a table marked with your child's grade level and place the items there. You may drop off your donations early or send them in to school with your child. We are looking forward to a great time celebrating all our students have accomplished this year.
Sixth Grade Promotion
We Cordially Invite Our 6th Grade Families to Promotion
Who:6th Grade families,
When: Monday, June 7th, 6PM. Our rain date is Tuesday, June 8th. Students should arrive no later than 5:45pm and enter outer house to line up.
Where: Pine Run Elementary School – recess blacktop
Attire: Dress to impress. No sport shorts are permitted. Dresses must have straps and be an appropriate length.
At the conclusion of the ceremony a link will be sent to all families in order to view the 6th grade slideshow.
We ask for your patience as we work out the details for our 6th grade promotion. As new directives come from our state and local government we will work with District Administration to create a safe and memorable evening.
Stacey Pedersen and the Sixth Grade Team
Move Up Day: Updates
Move Up Day 2021
Due to the changes this year and the ongoing uncertainty about what elements of the Health and Safety plan will remain next year, we will not be able to finalize the student placement process until after this school year ends. As a result, our Move Up Day will look different than it has in years past. Pine Run will hold a Move Up Day on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at 9:30. Students will not be assigned a specific teacher by this date. Instead, your child will meet all grade level teachers and hear highlights of what the 2021-2022 school year will hold for them. Our goal in this activity is to build excitement and reduce anxiety for the next school year as we head into the summer. Virtual students are invited to join us, please let your teacher know if your child will attend. They should arrive at Pine Run no later than 9:20 and will need to be picked up by 10:30. No transportation will be provided.
Check next week's Post for additional updates.
Updates to Our Health and Safety Protocols
What is Modified Quarantine?
CBSD’s Board of School Directors approved changes to the district’s health and safety plan, including implementation of modified quarantine protocols beginning on Monday, April 19, 2021. More details may be found on our website at www.cbsd.org/2020-21. Review updated questions and answers at www.cbsd.org/help.
Counselor's Corner
NEW: SPARK Article #7
Over the past several months, we have shared ideas on ways to help your children find their “Spark”. For some this is a longer journey than for others. Often connected to knowing what your passion is and understanding your “purpose”. In William Damon’s (2008) book The Path to Purpose, he states, “A purpose is a deeper reason for the immediate goals and motives that drive most daily behavior.” We see this often with today’s young entrepreneurs who feel a strong social responsibility (e.g., Bombas and Thrive Market, among others).
As parents, you can facilitate discussions regarding purpose by taking the opportunity to:
· listen closely for the spark then encourage further discovery.
· take advantage of any time you have together to talk about their ideas on what is purpose;
· offer your own sense of purpose related to your life/career;
· nurture a positive outlook on life.
· impress upon children a sense of action connected to responsibility.
Schools must work hand-in-hand with families in this effort as we emphasize the importance of our children becoming good citizens of our community and the world.
There will be more to follow on this topic. For comments or questions, please contact Ginny Barrett at vbarrett@cbsd.org.
Before and After Care for 2021-2022 School Year
2021-2022 Before and After School Program Registration Opens the End of June!
Visit CBSD Childcare Program site for more information!
Hockey Coaches for East and West
If you would like to apply please use the links below.