Pine Island Update
Friday, Nov 13, 2020
Dear Families,
We would love to get your insights and feedback on what we can do to nurture this partnership as well as your ideas on what you would like to do as a partner in your student’s education.
Following are a few of our insights on working together to create a partnership:
Partnering is about communication and relationships. We want to honor your family’s culture, beliefs, and circumstances. We want to communicate with you about what is happening in school, but that’s only one part of effective communication. We encourage you to share your opinions, ideas, and background. We believe all of us have unique gifts and talents. If you are doing something at home that works well for your student, that you are proud of, or simply a fun fact about your family, share it with us. Your input and voice is so important!
A partnership is not only about being physically present at the school (especially now during COVID-19 times), volunteering, or being on committees—that is only one aspect of partnership. If you’re working full time, travel for work, or simply cannot be physically present to engage that doesn’t mean you’re not our partner. There are other ways to engage such as:
• Add our school to your social media feed.
• Set up regular times to check in with your student about what they enjoy at school or what is a challenge.
• Regularly check emails or other communications from your student’s teachers and respond. Ask questions when clarification is needed.
• Model a positive attitude about school.
Let’s keep the communication lines open! We may have questions or concerns. Let’s create space to ask questions and listen to each other. We want to be there for you! Just like you, we can’t do this alone. We must come together as a Learning Team to support your student and ensure they have every opportunity for success.
We look forward to our partnership!
Mrs. Reehl, Principal
Daily Screener for Students
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeNuOpkT5xguSvYkAM-7k0FFHK_g2L8dTPW0qazG9BkLi0rjg/viewform If you do not complete, we have to pull your child out of class and complete with them.
VIrtual Learning Registration for Second Semester
Food Drive
Chromebook Usage and Insurance
Please go onto this form to read about the appropriate usage of these devices and to purchase insurance if you would like to:
Building Healthy Communities- Healthy Recipe
Carrot Cake Muffins- Packed with carrots, whole grains, and protein, these Carrot Cake
Muffins are a delicious snack. (https://www.superhealthykids.com/recipes/carrot-muffins/)
Building Healthy Communities- At Home Activity
MyPlate Menu Planner- Help your family plan a healthy dinner menu for the week! Create
balanced meals using the MyPlate recommendations with the USDA's menu planner as a guide.
(https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ntzN6ulR4LlvzNP2J1eL31AWhPhPpRTl/view)
Reading Minutes
We love young readers! To encourage reading at home as well as school, the PTO is once again sponsoring the Reading Minutes program for grades 1-5th. Your student can earn rewards for independent reading, listening to audio books, and by having an adult or sibling read to them!
*Every sheet turned in earns a prize, 2 sheets per collection date for a total of 8 prizes. Completion means your student has read at least 1,600 minutes! That’s quite an accomplishment!
*Sheets are 200 minutes for grades 1-2 & 300 minutes for grades 3-5.
*Sheets will be collected on Nov 20th, Dec 11th, Jan 29, Feb 26, March 26, April 30.
*Prizes will be distributed approximately one week after collection dates.
*Virtual students may submit sheets via email to comstockparkpto@gmail.com and prize pick up will be from Pine Island lobby.
Please make sure the student’s name and teacher are clearly written on each sheet. If you have any questions, please contact us at comstockparkpto@gmail.com or through our Facebook Page Comstock Park PTO.
Happy Reading!
Comstock Park PTO
Great Gift Ideas!
Office Contacts
254-5504
Secretary, Mandy Rodriquez
254-5501
PBIS Coordinator, Pat Calkins
254-5503
Upcoming Events
November 20 - Reading Minutes turn in
November 25-27 NO SCHOOLAttendance Hot Line
Pine Island Elementary
Email: sreehl@cppschools.com
Website: cppschools.com
Location: 6101 Pine Island Drive Northeast, Comstock Park, MI, USA
Phone: 6162545500
Facebook: facebook.com/pineislandelementary