Pine Press
May 13, 2022
The school days are going by way too quickly! We are enjoying all of this WONDERFUL summer like weather and the fleeting moments with your students! As always, if we can be of assistance here at school, contact the office (989) 466-7651.
~Mrs. Adams
May 25 - 5th grade Music Concert, 6pm
May 27 & 30 - No School, Memorial Day weekend
June 2 - Field Day
June 3 - Tentative Last Day, Half day, dismissal 11:20AM
Spring Testing Update
Our students are taking their NWEA Math and ELA tests over the next few weeks. This will be the third time they take it this year. We will be looking at the great progress they have made this year. Each student has been working very hard to achieve their growth goals and we cannot wait to celebrate their academic achievements!
YOU'RE INVITED!!!
Transitions!
This coming Friday, May 20th, our 5th grade classes will be walking in pairs to DLPMS to take a tour of the building as we continue to prepare our students for the next big step in their lives.
(And, our incoming 4th graders will be coming for a visit that same day! We cannot wait to meet our new Pine Avenue Panthers!!)
School Library Books
4th graders with missing/overdue books at the end of the year will not be able to check out books until the missing/overdue books are taken care of.
5th graders have been warned that they may not be able to check out books from DLPMS library if they have missing/overdue books here.
If you have any questions about this, please reach out to our media center supervisor, Mrs. Cruttenden. She can be reached at scruttenden@almaschools.net.
PTO Prize Winners
For those who earned Ice Cream and/or Pizza with the Principal - we will have those rewards soon!
- Pizza with the Principal will be held on Wednesday, May 25th
- Ice Cream with the Principal will be held on Tuesday, May 31st
I am SO EXCITED to celebrate with these students!
ALMA College E-stem Enrichment
YOUTH POLICE ACADEMY
SMEKplus SUMMER CAMP
Junior SMEKplus (grades 2-4): July 12 - 14, 2022
Senior SMEKplus (grades 5-8): July 26 - 28, 2022
The Science and Mathematics Extravaganza for Kids (SMEKplus) summer camps, sponsored by the Regional Mathematics and Science Center, are designed to involve area students, grades 2-8, in engaging, age-appropriate science, technology, engineering and mathematics enrichment activities. SMEK has been offered here at SVSU for over 20 years. Past activities include building a trebuchet, engineering bubble wands, studying organisms from our very own wetlands, LEGO robotics, constructing a mini golf course and more!
Students participating in this 3-day camp will experience hands-on, project-based lessons taught by area certified teachers and assisted by SVSU undergraduates aspiring to become teachers, as well as enjoy lunch in the Marketplace at Doan.
Information Regarding EBT
Please take note of the Student Exception Announcement for the Pandemic EBT program. The Student Exception Announcement outlines how parents/guardians are notified that their school building is eligible for the Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) program and what factors are used in determining individual student eligibility for P-EBT.
Student Attendance
Alma PTO Meetings
The Alma Elementary Parent Teacher Organization, AEPTO, provides several very important functions for elementary students in Alma Public Schools. Their primary purpose is to provide opportunities, experiences, and equipment that will enrich students’ educational experience at APS.
Monday, May 16 @ Luce Road 6:30pm
Michigan Learning Channel
STEM Information & Activities
End of Day Pickup Procedures
Using the entrance off of Pine Avenue, enter the right hand side of the driveway to pick up your student. To ensure the safety of our students, vehicles are NOT permitted to use the left lane in the student pick-up driveway. This policy will likely slow the pick-up process down somewhat, but exists to maintain student safety. To maximize the amount of students who can be picked up at once, please pull forward as directed by Pine Avenue staff members. **This is a fire/emergency lane and must be open at all times. This traffic has also become congested and potentially dangerous.
Exit the student drop-off driveway through the exit off of Washington Avenue.
To ensure a steady flow of traffic, we encourage parents to use southbound Pine Avenue for entering and exiting the drop-off driveways to minimize intersecting traffic.
One alternate option to driving through the student drop-off driveway:
You may park along southbound Pine Avenue next to the playground fencing, where your student can walk on the sidewalk to meet you. This option will allow you to avoid needing to enter into the drive-through drop-off.
It can be tricky to know who is waiting along the fence line and who is waiting to approach the pick up area in the parking lot. Be alert and aware for the safety of all!
Please call the office at 466-7651 if you have any questions about these procedures. Thank you for your cooperation! We appreciate your assistance in maintaining student safety.
After School Transportation
Please make sure your student and teachers are aware of how they will be getting home each day. We know things come up and changes happen. Communication is key!
Please remember to send a note with your child in the morning if there are any changes you know of ahead of time.
If you need to call during the day to make a change, please do so by 2:30 p.m. so we can make sure we can make the proper arrangements.
Contact Information:
Do we have the most recent contact information on file at school? If you have changes to your home address or a new phone number, please make sure to contact the office at (989) 466-7651 to update this important information.
Staff Shoutout
Want to recognize one of our FANTASTIC staff members? You may click on the following link to complete the form online:
Pine Avenue Daily Schedule:
Pine Avenue Office Hours: 7:30 am-4:00 pm
Drop Off Supervision begins at 7:35 am
School Begins: 8:03 am
Lunch: 4th Grade 10:45-11:30am
5th Grade 11:35-12:20pm
Dismissal: 3:10 pm
After School Supervision ends at 3:25 pm
1025 N. Pine Avenue
Alma, MI 48801