Tiger Tales
November 2021
Pine Knob Elementary School Hours
8:13 a.m. Bell Rings to Enter
8:15 a.m. School Begins
8:25 a.m. Tardy Bell Rings
11:31 a.m. Half-day Dismissal
3:28 p.m. Young 5's, K-5 Dismissal
3:30 p.m. School Ends
Upcoming Events
November
November 12: No SCHOOL for students
November 13: World Kindness Day
November 15: Mel's Grill Fundraiser 4:00-7:30 pm
November 24-26: NO SCHOOL for students - Thanksgiving Break
November 29: School Resumes for all students
December
December 6-9: Book Fair
December 16: Classroom Holiday Parties and Sing-Along
December 17: Half Day of School for students: Dismissal at 11:31am
December 20-31: NO SCHOOL for students - Winter Recess
January
January 3: School Resumes for all students
Welcome to PKE!
Brandon Cruz-Ponce - Mrs. Oullette's Young Five's Class
Helena Moran - Mrs. Freeman's Kindergarten Class
Claudia Moran - Miss Disbrow's 2nd Grade Class
Isaiah Ekani - Mrs. Petruska's 1st Grade Class
Elijah Ekani - Miss Deighton's 1st Grade Class
Jaylen Davis - Ms. Adler's 3rd Grade Class
Hayden McCollum - Miss Chilcote's Kindergarten Class
Happy November Birthday to PKE's Amazing Students!!!
November 2: Nicholas Mansour, Jackson Sidaway
November 3: Robert Dobson
November 7: Leonel Bermudez-Nava, Addison Soper
November 8: Leah Bosse, Matthew Schramm
November 9: Franco Martinez-Zarrabal
November 11: Olivia Castle, Jayce Plouhar
November 16: Landon Noriega, Logan Otto
November 17: Benson Roach
November 18: Natalia McAllister
November 19: Jasmine Ganoom
November 21: Callen Flynn
November 22: Payton Baldwin
November 24: Theodore Brown, Ariel Ruiz-Carrillo
November 26: MaKai Acquah, Reid Park
November 27: Amberly Phonsana
November 28: Isaac Withers
Happy November Birthday to our PKE Staff!!
November 19: Mrs. Freeman
November 25: Mrs. Dost
November 26: Mrs. Barta
November 29: Mrs. Cairns
PKE Attendance Line
Chilly Weather Is Coming....
Mask Policy
A Friendly Reminder......
Beginning in Fall 2021, masks will be required for all district staff and students in Grades Y5-12 at all times, indoor on school campuses except when eating or drinking. Masks will also be worn on school buses. Masks should fit snugly on the face and cover both the nose and mouth. Masks are required unless a documented medical exception is presented to administration.
Safe and Healthy Students & Staff
Health Screening & Reporting
Staff or students who exhibit any COVID symptoms should stay home.
Handwashing & Personal Hygiene
Every classroom will be supplied with a fixed handwashing station or hand sanitizer.
Supplies (paper towels, soap, hand sanitizer, tissues, trash receptacles) will be checked daily and restocked in the classroom.
Students will be instructed on:
How to cough and sneeze into their elbows, or to cover with a tissue, and dispose of it in the trash.
Proper handwashing.
Charlie and Vinny turned 2!!!!!
Clarkston Cross Country Elementary Race
PTA PKE Fun Run SUCCESS!!!
Kindergarten Field Trip - Upland Hills Farm
Clarkston Family Farm - 5th grade
5th grade students had the best time exploring the Clarkston Family Farm learning about the different roles in ecosystems. Students were able to go pond dipping, learn about plants, feed chickens, and learn about the role and importance of bees. They even were able to taste different seasons of honey, try different herbs, and make their own flower pots to plant at home!
Clarkston Family Farm - Young Fives
Halloween at PKE!!!
PKE Trunk or Treat Extravaganza
Breakfast and Lunch Provided
Clarkston Community Schools is committed to providing breakfast to all families who are in need and/or are interested in receiving it.
This year, in order to provide a safe and efficient way of distribution, a new method of delivery will be used. Please read the information below and then fill out the form if this is something you are interested in receiving.
Breakfast for Pine Knob Elementary will be sent home every Tuesday and Thursday after school. Tuesday's breakfast package will have meals intended for Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Thursday's breakfast package will have meals intended for Friday, Monday, and Tuesday mornings.
Additionally, Clarkston Community Schools will also be providing free lunch to all students. Please have your student make their lunch choices with their teachers each morning.
Amazon Smile
Here is the link if anyone wishes to use it and pass it along according to the above guidelines.
Contact Information
Lisa Moldovan, Administrative Assistant....248-623-3900
Office Fax #:.............................248-623-3905
Attendance Line.......................248-623-3990
Board of Education and Central Office Administration
Board of Education 2021-2022
Kelli Horst, President
Gregory Need, Vice President
Cheryl McGinnis, Treasurer
Stephen J. Hyer, Secretary
Stefanie Crane, Trustee
Andrea Catalina, Trustee
Elizabeth Egan, Trustee
Central Office Administration
Shawn Ryan, Superintendent
Nancy Mahoney, Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services
John Lucido, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services
Wendy Osterman, Administrator of Data Structure & Analysis
Stacey Theophelis, Execute Director of Student Support Services
Mary Beth Rogers, Executive Director of Business Services
Staci Puzio, Director of Student Growth and Well-Being
Kelly Allen, Marketing Director
MISSION STATEMENT
Clarkston Community Schools creates a learning environment where students, staff, and families are challenged, healthy, engaged, safe, and supported.
The Clarkston Community Schools, in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, states that it is the policy of the Clarkston Community School District that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, or ancestry, age, gender, marital status, disability, height, weight, and/or any other legally protected characteristic, be discriminated against, excluded from participation, in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to, discrimination in any program or activity for which the Board is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.
If any person believes that the Clarkston Community School District or any part of the school organization is guilty of discrimination as noted above, he/she may bring forward a complaint which should be referred to as an grievance to the following public officials: Deputy Superintendent (Section 504 Coordinator).
Clarkston Community Schools
6389 Clarkston Road
Clarkston, MI 48346
(All other inquiries related to discrimination)
Mr. John Lucido, Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services
Clarkston Community Schools, 6389 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, MI 48346