PINE PRESS
April 21-Weekly Newsletter from Pine Avenue Elementary
Principal Message
This week has been another busy one. Fourth graders participated in the M-Step ELA state assessment. Our fifth-grade students will take the M-Step ELA state assessment this week. Getting a good night's sleep will support students when taking these assessments.
Spring is here, yet, it continues to play tricks on us; please check the weather for updates. Also, the PTO Fun Run is right around the corner, and they are almost to their goal. Please check out the posted amount.
This week's affirmation is, "I have the power to accomplish everything I want ." This affirmation fit as we reinforced doing your best on the M-Step.
If there is anything a staff member or I can do to assist your child at school, please contact the office or email me at kkonowalow@almaschools.net.
Important Upcoming Dates
April 24-28 Fifth Grade ELA M-Step
May 1-5 Fourth Grade Math M-Step
May 4-Fifth Grade Spring Concert
May 5-PTO Fun Run
May 8-12 Fifth Grade Math M-Step
May 15-19 NWEA ELA & Math
May 22-26 NWEA ELA & Math
2022-2023 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Click the link below for the 2022-2023 school calendar.
Testing Schedule
April 11 & 12 Fifth Grade Social Studies and Science M-Step
April 17-21 Fourth Grade ELA M-Step
April 24-28 Fifth Grade ELA M-Step
May 1-5 Fourth Grade Math M-Step
May 8-12 Fifth Grade Math M-Step
PTO Fun Run
The Fun Run will be at the Alma High School Track on Friday, May 5th.
Parents and families are welcome!!
Each school will have an hour time slot on the track.
Luce Rd.=8:45-9:45 am
Hillcrest=10:45-11:45 am
Pine Ave=1:15-2:15 pm
Mrs. Engel is Awarded the Golden Apple Award
GaGa Ball
Fifth-Grade Spring Concert
Pine Avenue April Lunch Menu
Yearbooks
Fourth-grade Forest Hill Field Trip
February Student of the Month
Congratulations to our February Student of the Month winners!
Fourth Grade:
Mrs. Adams Brantley Peterson
Mrs. Adkins Seamus Fonley
Mrs. Ferguson Nicholas Rutledge
Mrs. Lowe Natalee Cobb
Mrs. Stephens Levi Huntoon
Ms. Wilson Kinley Maliskey
5th Grade
Mrs. Engel Americus Elliot-Peters
Mrs. Fornusek Addyson Baxter
Mr. Kemler Lyra Kemler
Mr. Taylor Isaac Dacus
Mrs. Oswald Jayla Corner
Mrs. Andrews Isaac Moomey
Mrs. Hohlbein Chase Banik
Ms. Hoyt Mariah Hiltz
Ms. Loonsfoot Clayton Emery
Mrs. Nevins Domacio Betancourt
Ms. Salisbury Gracie Wilkins
Mrs. Terres Garrick Sanders
Playground Weather
Alma Public Schools Behavior Expectations
Volume levels are being taught and reinforced in classrooms and buildings with K-5 students. This structure allows students to be mindful of their voice level across the various school settings when interacting with others throughout the school day. Volume levels are being taught and reinforced in classrooms and buildings with K-5 students, and this structure teaches students to be mindful of their voice level when interacting with their peers across various school settings. Throughout the school day, students utilize the appropriate level based on the learning activity they are engaged in based on the direction of the teacher.
ROARS stands for Respect Others, Act Responsibly, and be Safe. These are district-wide behavior expectations that all staff members reference as they provide instruction in the classroom and move throughout the school setting. ROARS is the anchor to all school procedures and routines.
Panther Paws
Over the next few months, Pine Avenue Elementary School will expand its student incentive program, including various activities where students will be recognized for displaying their positive ROARS behaviors.
Dismissal/Transportation Changes
We understand that events come up for parents, and changes must be made to students' dismissal plans. Parents are asked to please make sure to call in any transportation changes before 1 pm. The end of the day is VERY hectic at an elementary school, and we must be aware of any changes before then. In addition, we also encourage you to send a note to your child's teacher or the office on the day of a transportation change.