Welcome to Pinecrest Elementary
October 2019
About Us
Main Line: 651-480-7280
Attendance Line: 651-480-7281Health Office (Nurse): 651-480-7286
Kids' Campus: 651-480-7296
Hastings Bus Company: 651-437-1888
Website: http://pinecrest.hastings.k12.mn.us
Location: 975 12th Street West, Hastings, MN, USA
Phone: 651-480-7280
DATES TO REMEMBER
OCTOBER
7 - 2nd Grade (Black & Davis) Fire Department
9 - 2nd Grade (Burma, Braun, Majchrzak) Fire Department
11 - Box Tops collection ends
10 - Kindergarten to Apple Orchard
14 - Kindness in Chalk
14 & 15 - Fire Safety
14 - Evening Conferences & Book Fair
15 - Evening Conferences & Book Fair
16 - NO SCHOOL - Morning Conferences & Book Fair
17 & 18 - NO SCHOOL (Teacher Association Days)
24 - Picture Retake Day
31 - Kindergarten Fall Festival
NOVEMBER
18 - NO SCHOOL (Elementary only) Staff Development
20 - 3rd Grade to Children's Theatre
21 - 4th Grade to Orchestra Hall
27 - NO SCHOOL Workshop/Staff Development
28 - NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break
29 - NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break
CURRICULUM PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Ever wonder how a district really works, how they make curricular decisions, want to provide a parent’s perspective, or just want to connect with other parents? If so, then I have a committee for you! We are currently seeking parents just like you for our district’s Curriculum Parent Advisory Committee.
If you are at all interested, please reach out to me and let me know! I am excited to talk to you further about it!
Thanks,
Paul Bakker
651.480.7280
FALL CONFERENCES
Elementary conferences are scheduled in the evening of Monday, October 14th and Tuesday, October 15th and during the morning of Wednesday, October 16th.
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BUS SAFETY TRAINING
END OF DAY PICK UP FOR STUDENTS
In order to minimize interruptions to the classroom, students should not be picked up early unless it is an emergency. On those occasions when it is necessary to pick your child up during the school day, please go to the school office to sign your child out. The office secretary will call the classroom and have the student sent to the office. Teachers will not release students unless the office gives prior approval. This practice has been established to help protect your child.
DISMISSAL SAFETY
We want to make sure all students are safe at dismissal. There has been an increase in the amount of families adjusting their child’s dismissal plan, in particularly, mid-day. We can get up to 25 phone calls a day indicating a change in students’ dismissal procedures. Sometimes half of those calls can come 20 minutes before dismissal. Getting everyone on the same page at the end of the day has some inherent challenges. Consistency with your child’s dismissal plans reduces stress on all parties involved. Keeping the same plan, day after day, helps us maintain safety throughout dismissal.
We understand that there are times when events occur that need to change dismissal plans. In those instances, it is recommended to send a note (teacher & office) a day in advance, and the day of. We thank you for your advanced planning and communication.
DRESS FOR THE WEATHER
When the temperatures start to dip into the 40’s and 50’s, we do require students to wear a light jacket or sweatshirt outside. When winter arrives, winter clothing including hats and mittens/gloves will be required.
KIDS CAMPUS EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSING
If the Hastings Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather conditions, the Kids Campus Program will also be closed. If school is delayed two hours in opening, Kids Campus will be open at the regular time (6:30 am).
If school closes two hours early, then Kids Campus sites will close two hours early
(4:00 pm). Parents will be called and notified by Kids Campus staff to pick up their child.
Please pick up your child by 4:00 pm or authorize someone else to pick up your child by that time. Please listen to the radio and TV for school closing announcements.
CLASSROOM DIRECTORIES
As the school year starts, we want to support families making connections with each other. If you would like to connect with a family to schedule a play date, please do so by putting your contact information in an envelope and have your child deliver it to his/her classmate, allowing the other family to contact you to make arrangements. As a district practice, we do not create and distribute classroom directories that include class lists with family contact information.
If you have questions regarding volunteer opportunities, please contact Katy Rowan at katyrowan@hasitngs.k12.mn.us.
SENSORY-FRIENDLY EARLY OPEN
651-480-7670