PINE HOLLOW MIDDLE SCHOOL
Thursday, December 6, 2018
Dear Pine Hollow Parents,
We need your support. Pine Hollow has purchased 415 Chromebooks in the last six years, but 219 of them will be over three years old in June. Although Chromebooks that are over three years old are still usable, they no longer are covered under warranty, they no longer are auto-updated (which means they can't be used for school testing or other necessary tasks), and the wear and tear on them over the years make them slower and more problematic. Thus, we need to begin replacing a reasonable amount each year, so that our students and staff have enough devices that are in good condition, running efficiently, and updated regularly.
Purchasing replacement Chromebooks comes out of our school budget and costs upwards of $300 per device. Ideally we would like to have a Chromebook Cart with 32-37 Chromebooks in every classroom, which is something that most other middle schools have in place. This would enable teachers to utilize Chromebooks daily during their lessons without having to check them out and share them with other teachers. And most importantly, it would mean that all of our students would have access to a computer, online curriculum, educational software, and the internet, in all of their classes, every single day.
Our Pine Hollow Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) has created a Holiday Tech Drive where you can make a tax-deductible donation of any amount to help us upgrade and modernize our technology on campus. Whatever amount you donate to this drive will go directly back to the classroom for Chromebooks and technology. Thank you for your support with this critical fundraiser, and please let me know if you have any questions! Best,
Ben Campopiano
Principal, Pine Hollow Middle School
(925) 672-5444 x5500
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Tobacco Use Prevention Education
At Pine Hollow Middle School we have ten 7th and 8th grade students who participate in the Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) program as Student Educators. These students organize and run activities, events, and lessons to support school-wide education and awareness around tobacco related issues, including vaping, juuling and e-cigarettes. For more information about the TUPE program please click here or contact our school counselor, Lori Nardone. You can also read State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson's recent announcement about the TUPE program by clicking here.
Dine & Donate On December 11th at Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Winter Ball Set For December 14th
Winter Concerts Are Coming Up
- SYMPHONIC BAND and ORCHESTRA WINTER CONCERT: Tuesday, December 11 (6:30pm in the Pine Hollow Multi Use Room)
- CADET BAND and CADET ORCHESTRA WINTER CONCERT: Tuesday, December 18 (6:30pm in the Pine Hollow Multi Use Room)
Fire Victim Donation Drive
Upcoming Key Dates
DECEMBER
- December 6: Girls Basketball Tryouts
- December 7: Pajama Day
- December 11: Symphonic Band and Orchestra Concert
- December 18: Cadet Band and Cadet Orchestra Concert
- December 21: End of 1st Semester / Minimum Day (School Ends at 12:53pm)
- December 22: Winter Break Begins
JANUARY
- January 7: Winter Break Ends (No School)
- January 8: 1st Day of 2nd Semester
- January 8: Site Council Meeting