September 12-16
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Hello Pinon Parents and Families
Spirit Week in honor of LAHS Homecoming!
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This Week:
Monday
- Pajama Day
- Early Bird Club 7:30 AM
- Bus Evacuation Practice
Tuesday
- Anything But A Backpack Day
- Band and Orchestra 7:30 & 8:30
- Early Bird Club 7:30 AM
Wednesday
- Crazy Everything Day
- Early Bird Club 7:30 AM
- No Preschool
- K-6 Noon Dismissal
- NO CHOIR TODAY - Mr. Nic will be absent
Thursday
- Sport/Jersey Day
- Band and Orchestra 7:30 & 8:30
- Early Bird Club 7:30 AM
- Homework Club 3:30-4:30 in Mrs. Martin's Room
Friday
- Green & Gold Day
- Early Bird Club 7:30 AM
- NO 3Y PRESCHOOL TODAY
- PTO Field Day - a wellness event for students
- NO CHESS CLUB
- Noon Dismissal - NO LUNCH SERVICE
- Homecoming Parade 2:30 in Los Alamos
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ELEMENTARY LUNCH MENU
Week of Sept 12th
PLEASE BE ADVISED: Lunch Menus can change without notice.
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PTO Fall Field Day for Students
Here is the schedule:
- Session 1 --- 9:15-10:15 for grades PreK-2nd & ILP
- Session 2 --- 10:30-11:30 for grades 3rd-6th
We need parent volunteers to make this happen. Please visit the link below to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080948a8ad22a7fd0-pinon1
Feel free to email DJJ1224@aol.com with any questions.
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Piñon Spiritwear Central!!
Now you can order spirit wear at ANY time!!
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LAPS Parent District Council
We need two Pinon Representatives
I am looking for two parents will to be our Pinon representatives at District Parent Council. They meet one Thursday a month in the mornings. Please let me know if you are interested.
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Clubs and Activities
Join A Club
Pinon offers a variety of clubs and activities bother within the school day and extracurricularly.
Here are some new ones starting up this week!
Lego Club --- Grades 4-6 --- Mondays after school
Sewing Club Grades 3-6 --- Tues/Thurs Early Bird, Room 104
Dance Club Grades 4-6 --- Tuesdays, Lunch
K-Kids Grades 2-6 --- Thursdays, 11:45 - 12:30 Lunch
Feel free to contact the staff sponsor of clubs you are interested in for your student:
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Parent and Family Handbooks
Important references for the whole year...
PINON PARENT & FAMILY HANDBOOK 22-23
PINON PRESCHOOL FAMILY HANDBOOK
Visitors/parents are welcome on campus with prior notice to the teacher. The following guidelines have been established for the safety of all students.
Parents who volunteer regularly must complete a background check facilitated by the LAPS Human Resource office
All visitors must report to the office to sign in - Volunteer Badges must be worn.
Parents should not pick up other children (neighbors) without a written note from the parent.
- Parents wanting to visit a classroom or dropping off lunch, snacks or other items for the class, must check with the office. Prior arrangements for classroom visits are required.
- You may be asked for a photo ID when picking up a student during the day.
Handbook Tid-Bits - Student Discipline and Wellness
The following is a section of our Parent and Family Handbook.
STUDENT DISCIPLINE
Student conduct in all Los Alamos Public Schools and school sanctioned activities shall be supervised in an attempt to provide for reasonable order, and courtesy, and the recognition of student rights and responsibilities. These actions will maximize the safety of all staff and students.
Prohibition of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
The School Board believes that involvement and/or use of controlled substances will seriously impair students’ ability to achieve academically and to live healthy lives. The School Board prohibits the possession, use, sale or transfer of or being under the influence of alcohol, tobacco including e-cigarettes and nicotine containers, narcotics, hallucinogens, inhalants, or drugs or possession of drug paraphernalia on district property or at any school-sanctioned functions away from school property. LAPS Policy/Regulation 5129/5129R
The Los Alamos School Board prohibits students and adults including school personnel or volunteers from possessing, smoking, carrying, or holding a pipe, cigar, or cigarette, or using other tobacco products in any form, on school campuses, in school buildings, on school property, in school vehicles, including buses, or at school sponsored functions/activities. LAPS Policy 1328
Prohibition against Offensive Conduct; Bullying, Cyberbullying, Harassment, Hazing, Intimidation and Violence
The School Board is committed to providing an educational and working environment that promotes respect, dignity and equality. The School Board recognizes that offensive conduct, such as harassment, hazing, intimidation, and bullying, are detrimental to student learning, achievement and well-being. These offensive conducts interfere with the mission of the district to educate its students and disrupt the operation of the schools. Such offensive conducts affects not only the students who are its targets but also those individuals who participate and witness such acts.
To this end, the School Board strictly prohibits all forms of offensive conduct, such as bullying, harassment, hazing, intimidation and violence on school grounds, school buses and at all school-sponsored activities, programs and events. Offensive conduct, harassment, hazing or bullying that takes place at locations outside of school grounds, such as cyber bullying, are prohibited. When these offensive conducts create or can be reasonably expected to create a material and substantial interference with the requirements of appropriate discipline in the operation of the school or impinge on the rights of other students, they may be subject to disciplinary consequences.
The School Board is further committed to prohibiting reprisals or retaliation against individuals who report offensive conduct of bullying, cyberbullying, harassment, hazing, intimidation or violence or who are bullied, witnesses, bystanders, or others with reliable information about an offensive act.
The School Board encourages anyone who is a target of such physical or verbal misconduct to report such claims. Students or their parents may report such offensive conduct to the principal, assistant principal, or counselor of the school. No investigation shall be delayed more than three (3) days.
LAPS Policy/Regulation 5158/5158R/5152/5152R
Student Searches and Seizures
All school property, including, but not limited to, lockers, school buses, and school grounds are subject to search. Searches can be conducted on any item brought onto school grounds provided that there is reasonable individual suspicion to search that item. A student’s person or property is subject to search while under the authority of the public schools, including but not limited to school sponsored activities and trips. Parent permission is not required for a search. Parents will be contacted if their student was searched and notified of the reasons for the search.
Any illegal items and legal items which threaten the safety or security of others and items which are used to disrupt or interfere with the educational process may be seized by authorized persons. Seized items shall be released to appropriate authorities or a student's parent or returned to the student when and if the administrative authority deems appropriate. 6.11.2.10(B)(5) NMAC.
LAPS Policy/Regulation 5155/5155R
Weapons on School Premises
Students may not bring a weapon to school or have a weapon in their possession while attending or participating in any school activity including transportation to and from such activity. For the purposes of this policy, a weapon is defined as any firearm, knife, explosive, or other object even if manufactured for a nonviolent purpose that has a potentially violent use, or any look-alike object that resembles a weapon. In compliance with the federal Gun Free Schools Act, any student who brings a firearm or weapon to a school or school-sponsored activity shall, in addition to penalties imposed under School Board policy, be referred to appropriate law enforcement authorities for prosecution.
LAPS Policy/Regulation 5154/5154R
Suspension or Expulsion of Students
The school principal, assistant principal, or designee shall have the power to suspend students and if necessary, initiate expulsion for those students who violate the standards of conduct and will report such action to the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and/or designee.
Student Rights
School authorities shall follow procedures when taking appropriate disciplinary action that provides a student with due process. A fuller explanation of due process procedures is contained in NMAC 6.11.2.12. - LAPS Policy/Regulation 5131/5131R
STUDENT WELL BEING
Los Alamos Public Schools prioritizes the well-being of our students and staff. We believe that a student’s sound mental and physical health form the foundation for learning and developing healthy relationships to self, others, and the larger community.
Mental health is not just the absence of mental illness. It is a state of well-being where an individual realizes his or her own potential, can cope with normal life stresses, can work and learn productively, and is able to contribute to the community. (adapted from WHO, 2007)
Physical well-being includes the many elements that contribute to a healthy body: regular activity, good nutrition, living substance-free, protection from illness and disease, access to medical care, sufficient rest and sleep, and a safe environment.
At LAPS, we are fortunate to have a nurse and at least one school counselor at each site. If you have concerns regarding your student’s mental and/or physical health, the school counselor and nurse are available to assist you.
Community resources include the Los Alamos Juvenile Justice Advisory Board (JJAB) Resource Specialists who are able to offer free support and guidance to families and connections to community services. www.losalamosjjab.com/resource-advocates
The Los Alamos Mental Health Access Project website includes information for individuals who are struggling with mental health issues and offers self-screening tools, help line contact numbers, and a list of local therapists.
http://losalamosmentalhealth.org/
More information re: community resources can be requested from Brandi Seekins, Healthy Schools Initiative Director at b.seekins@laschools.net.
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Love & Logic For Parents
Visit the website
Never before in history have parents faced so many challenges! That’s why the Love and Logic approach provides a variety of simple and effective strategies for parenting children birth to adulthood. Whether your child is a newborn or teenager, you’ll find information and handouts for dealing with a range of situations, including potty training, toddler aggression, homework assignments, internet safety, accountability, appropriate consequences and more!
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Earn Money for Pinon
Smiths Community Rewards
Smith’s Food and Drug Inspiring Donations!
Go to smithsfoodanddrug.com and sign in or create an account
Once signed in you can enroll in the Inspiring Donations Program to link your rewards card to Pinon Elementary School PTO
Smith’s will donate .5%!
Amazon Smile
Always start at smile.amazon.com
You will be prompted to enter your charity of choice.
Select Pinon Elementary School PTO or go directly to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/85-0382207
Amazon will donate .5% of all purchases!
Box Tops for Education
Clip box tops from qualifying items you buy at the store and bring them to your child’s classroom.
You can also download the Box Tops for Education app to scan your receipts for qualifying purchases.
Every little bit that you can contribute helps the school tremendously!
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Piñon Parent-Teacher Organization
Join us in Support of Our Students
Meet your 2022-23 PTO Board Members!
From the left: Kellee Beddeson (treasurer), Lisken Mason (vice president), Tera Deines (secretary), Jennifer McNeel (president), and Christin Whitton (treasurer).
If you see us around school, come say hi!
OLD SPIRIT WEAR?
We would love to start a collection of lightly used spirit wear that no longer fits your students. You can bring these items to the school lobby where there is a box for collection.
PTO Meeting Schedule
2022-2023 School Year
(Meetings are held every 4th Tuesday of the month at 12pm unless otherwise specified)
September 27, 2022
October 25, 2022
November 22, 2022
December – No meeting
January 24, 2023
February 28, 2023
March 28, 2023
April 25, 2023
May 23, 2023
*Meetings are open to everyone! *Kids are welcome. *
We hope to see you there!
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Upcoming Events
SAVE THE DATE
September 2022
September 12-16 --- Homecoming Spirit Week!!
Fri, September 16 --- 12:00 PM --- Early Dismissal for Homecoming Parade
Fri, September 16 --- 2:30 PM --- Homecoming Parade
Fri September 23 --- CraZe-Science with CraZe Dave --- Assemblies by grade levels
Wed, September 28 --- 9:00-12:30 PM --- LAPS Elementary Fall Choir Workshop
Wed, September 28 - Fri, September 30 --- Elementary Fall Parent-Teacher Conferences (No School)
October 2022
Mon, October 10 --- Indigenous Peoples’ Day - NO SCHOOL
Fri, October 14 --- 3:45-5:00 PM --- End of First Quarter
Mon, October 31 --- 2:15-3:15 --- Halloween Parade & Parties
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Piñon’s Guiding Principles
Piñon’s Vision Statement
All Piñon students will be Kind and Learn.
Piñon’s Mission Statement
Piñon Elementary provides the skills and values for student success now and in their future.
Piñon’s Core Values:
- Character: Piñon Elementary School teaches, models, and practices kindness, integrity, and resiliency.
- Community: Piñon Elementary School fosters a mindset of safety and respect in school and home communities.
- Commitment to Learning: Piñon Elementary School utilizes learning strategies that promote academic rigor and students' passion to learn.
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PIÑON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Principal Email: Ivanna Austell, iv.austell@laschools.net
Asst. Principal Email: Jennifer Kieltyka, j.kieltyka@laschools.net
Website: https://laschools.net/pinon/
Location: 90 Grand Canyon Drive, White Rock, NM, USA
Phone: 505-663-2680