Pine Lane Updates 2/22/2024
February 15, 2024
February 22, 2024
Upcoming Dates at a Glance
- February 28th - 1st Grade Butterfly Pavilion - Register by February 14th
- February 28th - SAC Meeting
- March 6th - Gerren / Littrell Botanical Gardens Presentation - Register by Feb. 23rd
- March 7th - 5th Grade Author Visit - Register by February 7th
- March 7th & 8th - Horne/Kawamura Author Visit & Botanical Gardens- Register by Feb. 23rd
- March 11th - 14th
- Spring Silent Auction
- Book Fair
- STEM Fair
- March 12th - Parent/Teacher Conferences: 4:30 - 8:00pm
- March 14th - Parent/Teacher Conferences: 4:30 - 8:00pm
- March 18th -22nd Spring Break
- March 29th - Chap Wish Week Kick Off
- March 29th - StuCO KNO for Wish Week 6pm - 8pm
DCSD Transportation
Bus Cancellations
Due to DCSD Driver Shortages here are the upcoming Bus Cancellations:
- February 20th - 23rd: Bus 142
- February 26th - March 1st: Bus 151 & 186
- March 4th - 8th: Bus 145 & 183
- March 11th - 15th: Bus 146
- March 25th - 29th: Bus 141
SMART Tag - Parent App Changing
This a reminder that DCSD is launching the SMART Tag Parent App for iOS and Android devices on March 18th, which will replace the legacy web-based SMART Tag Parent Portal.
The SMART Tag Parent App has all of the information and features found on the Parent Portal, as well as a few new ones such as push notifications when Mariah scans on/off their bus, customizable time frames for SMART Alerts, and more.
- Important dates:
- March 17th -- last day to access the exisiting SMART Tag Parent Portal
- March 18th -- SMART Tag Parent App launch date. Connect student accounts beginning this date
Thank you. Please contact us using our Let''''s Talk feedback tool with any questions.
DCSD Transportation
SAC Meeting - February. 28th
Join us for our SAC Meeting
February 28th
4:45pm - 6:30pm
North Campus Innovation Lab
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fjr-tibh-dre
Or dial: (US) +1 321-355-7637 PIN: 345 197 870#
Field Trips
Every class over the next 4 months will be participating in some type of Field Trip. This could be off campus or presentations that come to Pine Lane. Here is a list by date of our upcoming trips:
At a Glance:
- February 28th - 1st Grade Butterfly Pavilion - Register by February 14th
- March 6th - Gerren / Littrell Botanical Gardens Presentation - Register by Feb. 23rd
- March 7th & 8th - Horne/Kawamura Author Visit & Botanical Gardens- Register by Feb. 23rd
- April 11th - 2nd Grade History Colorado Center - Register by March 28th
- April 29th - 4th Grade History Colorado Center - Register by April 15th
- April 30th - Kindergarten Denver Zoo - Register by April 14th
- May 3rd - 3rd Grade Denver Zoo - Register by April 19th
Click on the link below for specific information about our Field Trip Procedures and registration links for all upcoming Field Trips.
5th Grade Request - Need by March 6th
5th Grade is asking families and the community to gift one or more Avi novels to our classes
The fifth graders at Pine Lane have an exciting opportunity to meet with the Newbery Medal award winning author, Avi. Not only will Avi be speaking with our students about what it is like to be an author, but also about a book they have all had a chance to read.
The students will also be able to have Avi autograph a book to keep. To ensure this is a memorable experience for all students, we would like to provide each fifth grader with a new Avi book.
We are asking families and the community to gift one or more Avi novels to our classes. If you and your family are able to contribute please purchase from our Amazon wishlist and the books will be delivered to the Pine Lane fifth grade team. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
Sahvanna Hughes
Jennifer Taft
Ellis Wood
Stephanie Kromberg
Volunteers needed for the STEM Fair
We need parent volunteers for the STEM fair to help evaluate the projects!
- Friday March 8, 2024
- 12 noon - 3:30 pm to help us evaluate the projects.
Book Fair - March 11th - 15th
Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday March 12th & Thursday March 14th
4:30pm - 8:00pm
Below you will find all the teachers conference links!
Please select the appropriate link for your student(s).
PLEA Updates (Pine Lane Educational Alliance)
YEARBOOK ORDERS - ORDER YOURS BY APRIL 1ST
PLE Healthy Schools Teams
6th Grade Families
ATTENTION: 6th grade parents - It’s your Yearbook Crew! We Need Baby Pictures
Deadline to Submit Pictures is March 1st, 2024
Last year, we put a 2-page spread with baby pictures of our 6th graders + it was such a hit that our Yearbook Crew want to make it a tradition! ????
So we need a little help from you!
- Take a moment to walk down memory lane + find your favorite picture of your 6th grader as a baby that you want to include in the yearbook this year.
- Then, scan the QR code above to upload your picture to our YB Community Uploads page
- (you will have to either create an account or log in with your Shutterfly/Lifetouch info).
- Please be sure to include your child’s name in the file title, as well as add the tag “6th grade babies” to help us keep track of everything.
Email pinelaneyearbookcrew@gmail.com with any questions!
Community/DCSD Updates
SMS is Hosting the College Funding Coach
Dear Sierra Middle School Feeder Area Parents and Guardians,
We have been working hard to provide college resources for your family. It is never too early to begin planning for your student's future education. I am excited to announce that Sierra Middle School is hosting the College Funding Coach on Tuesday, April 16th from 6:00-7:30pm for a web workshop. This event is for any family wanting to learn how to pay for college (Preschool - High School).
The College Funding Coach was founded in 2002 to help families better understand the complex strategies for paying for college and making higher education more affordable. Mark DeBord, from The College Funding Coach, is on a mission to help Colorado families pay for their children’s education. This interactive workshop, Little-Known Secrets of Paying for College, teaches parents the rules of the game when it comes to paying for your child’s education.
This is a free educational web event. Please register by clicking HERE or on the flyer attached to this email.
Peachjar Online Flyers
Douglas County School District partners with Peachjar – an electronic flyer distribution system that streamlines school-to-home information. By using Peachjar, our schools and community partners save paper, reduce costs and save time. Flyers distributed through Peachjar include approved flyers from schools, parent groups, community organizations and district departments.
- All flyers undergo an approval process and remain on our Peachjar webpage for 30 days after distribution.
- Families may unsubscribe from Peachjar at any time. (Note: you may miss out on important information about school events and opportunities for your child.)
FOUNDATION COMMUNITY EVENTS 2023
Our Community Nights with the Nuggets are:
Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 7 pm vs. Sacramento
Monday, March 11 at 7 pm vs. Toronto
Tickets for these games start at just $29!
Direct ticket link: https://nuggets.spinzo.com/?group=the-foundation-for-douglas-county-schools-65gg
Our final Community Night with the Avalanche is:
Tuesday, March 26 at 7 pm vs. Montreal
Tickets start at $49!
Direct ticket link: https://avalanche.spinzo.com/?group=school-fundraisers-59tn&affiliate=douglas-county-school-district-foundation-76jf
FROZEN at Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Buell Theatre
Saturday, June 22 at 2 pm
Friday, June 28 at 7:30 pm
Tickets start at only $71!
Direct ticket link: https://www.foundationdcs.org/store/disneys-frozen-dcpa-buell-theatre
Information and ticket link for all Foundation Community Events is: https://www.foundationdcs.org/community-events
Summer Camps
Hosted at PLE
Camp Invention is a summer camp that is held at Pine Lane Elementary. This year Sahvanna LLewellyn one of our 3rd grade teachers is hosting this event.
DCSD - Stone Canyon Edventures
Register your student for a summer to remember today! Energetic and attentive staff, a wide variety of activities, and the potential for lifelong friendships await you when you arrive at our beautiful 99-acre location in the Rampart Range.
We offer week-long Overnight Camps for 9-15-year-old campers and 3-day Day Camps for 6-9-year-old campers.
More information can be found at www.StoneCanyonEdge.org/summercamp