Pine Street Press
November 2023
Principal's Corner
Pine Street families,
After our fun Halloween celebrations this week, it is hard to believe we are almost a third of the way through the school year already. Next Friday is the last day of the first Trimester and Monday, November 13th is the first day of the 2nd Trimester. We are excited to see all the progress our students are making already.
Throughout the first trimester it has been a pleasure to watch our students learn and grow. Students have been working on narrative writing and some have started book clubs in reading. They are learning new math concepts and applying their learning in different ways. Students have experienced cool experiments and explorations in science classes and they are diving into our new social studies curriculum, Studies Weekly. It has been awesome to see their excitement for learning throughout the day.
As we begin the busy holiday season, the month of November is always a time to reflect on the things we are thankful for. As a staff we would like to pass along our thanks to each of you. Your partnership and support is greatly appreciated as we work together to help all our students succeed. Thank you!
Happy Thanksgiving to our Pine Street students and families.
Your partner in education,
Robyn Robinson
Principal, Pine Street Elementary
Students using our new Versa Tiles to practice math concepts.
Dissecting Owl pellets in science class.
Paintings in Art Class.
Upcoming Dates
November
November 10: Veteran's Day Assembly
November 10: Last day of Trimester 1
November 17: Report Cards posted
November 22 - 24: Thanksgiving Break
December
December 18: Winter Break Begins
January
January 2: School Resumes
January 22: No School - Teacher PD
Food Drive
Hand 2 Hand is a local organization that makes sure students who have food insecurities at home have something to eat over the weekend. The Pine Street Student Council is hosting a food drive to help them deliver even more food to more students in the area! If you have any non expired and non perishable canned goods, pastas, cereals, or food that can be appropriate for a student snack please send them in with your child.
No School
ROARS Winners!
Congratulations to our October ROARS Winners!
Each month we recognize students for displaying positive behavior in their classroom and throughout Pine Street Elementary with our ROARS award, Recognizing Outstanding Achievement in Respect, Responsibility and Safety. The winners for the month of October are
TJ Haveman, Heidi Hubbard, Emmie Fifelski, Ally Perrin, JR Tilmann, Xander Marcus, Caleb Schmidtman, Tyler Byrne, Leo Smith, Aiden Lake-Hubbard, Maverick Kasprowicz, Ethan Arnold
Mackenzie TenHop, Ruby Shine
Intramural Volleyball
Lost and Found
Our lost and found is bursting with jackets, sweatshirts, water bottles and more! Please be sure to have your students check for any missing items they may have! All unclaimed items will be donated.
Capturing Kids' Hearts
This month, students will be learning all about teamwork through their Capturing Kids' Hearts Leadworthy lessons. According to CKH, teamwork is the ability to work in unity with others towards a common a goal. For us to learn how to become team players, it is important that we learn to listen, encourage our peers, and to invite and allow others to contribute their talents and skills.
Empowerment - Parenting Group
Reminders
Cold Weather
As the weather gets colder please remind your child to bring their cold weather gear! Unless it is significantly below freezing or raining the students will be going outside. It is highly encouraged that your child brings cold weather gear.
Daily Snack
Please remember to send a healthy snack with your student every day! Students who don't have a snack often come to the office for one and our emergency resources are quickly dwindling.