Pine Street Press

Principal's Corner

Pine Street families,

After our fun Halloween celebrations this week, it is hard to believe we are almost a third of the way through the school year already. Next Friday is the last day of the first Trimester and Monday, November 14th is the first day of the 2nd Trimester. We are excited to see all the progress our students are making already.

Over the last month our WIN Intervention programming has been up and running for both reading and math. Students are meeting 4 days a week with their WIN groups to get targeted instruction in "What I Need." We have some exciting new materials we are utilizing this year thanks to a Wayland Union Education Foundation Grant along with other district grant money. With this targeted instruction along with the quality core instruction in each or our classrooms, we can not wait to see the gains our students make this year.

As we begin the busy holiday season, the month of November is always a time to reflect on the things we are thankful for. As a staff we would like to pass along our thanks to each of you. Your partnership and support is greatly appreciated as we work together to help all our students succeed. Thank you!

Happy Thanksgiving to our Pine Street students and families.

Your partner in education,

Robyn Robinson

Principal, Pine Street Elementary

Each month we recognize students for displaying positive behavior in their classroom and throughout Pine Street Elementary with our ROARS award, Recognizing Outstanding Achievement in Respect, Responsibility and Safety. The winners for the month of October are: Conner Ferris, Avery Haughton, Gabriella McClain, Keira Kooiker, Grace Beauschel, Logan Bush, Malayna Rotman, Maycie Coon, Jace Wilson, Karmyn Crater, Ashtyn Mulder, Callie Varney, Emma Hammond, Aspyn Mulder, Maverick Kasprowicz.

Congratulations October ROARS winners!

November's theme is Teamwork

This month students will be learning all about teamwork through their Capturing Kids Hearts Leadworthy lessons. According to CKH teamwork is the ability to work in unity with others towards a common a goal. For us to learn how to become team players, it is important that we learn to listen, encourage our peers, and allow and invite others to contribute their talents and skills.

If you would like to learn more click the link below for the November Newsletter from Capturing Kids Hearts.

Teamwork Newsletter

November 7th

Retake Picture Day is 11/7/22! If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.

If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.

Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code 71304WF to place your order at https://inter-state.com/Order. To see your Order History, check your Inter-State Account.

Find answers to Retake Day questions here.

Our next intramural starts next week. Students have the opportunity to participate in volleyball intramurals run by Mr. DeVoogd and Ms. Roth. Intramurals run after school on the days listed from 2:30-3:30. Students need to be picked up by the gym at 3:30. If your child is interested in participating they can pick up a permission slip outside the office or you can print it below. Permission slips are due back by Friday, November 4th.

Volleyball permission slip

Student Council is sponsoring two drives in the coming weeks to help support our local community.

Food Drive

When-November 1st-18th

What- Any non perishable food items

Supporting- Hand 2 Hand

Toy Drive

When- November 21- December 12

What- coloring books, Barbies, Hot Wheels, card games, Christmas wrapping paper, cans of fruits and vegetables, boxes of stuffing mix

Supporting- Wayland Area Christmas Project

Our first Fun Friday is coming up on Friday November 18th, 2022 from 2:30-4:30. Fun Friday is put on by WIPTO. It is an opportunity for students to stay after school and enjoy some organized fun and food. Different classrooms will be running games like Bingo and Candy walks. There will be karaoke, face painting and fun in the gym or outside. Students will also have the opportunity to purchase snacks. This is all supervised by school personnel and parent volunteers. Watch for a permission slip and more information to come home soon.

This year our 5th grade students will have the opportunity to put on a music concert for their parents and families. The concert will be directed by our music teacher, Mrs. Kristi Oostdyk and will take place at the Fine Arts Center on January 5th. The students are already working hard to prepare for this concert. The theme for the concert is Hawaiian. Students can dress for this theme if they would like but it is not required.

Please note the updated concert times by homeroom teacher.

6:00- Oostindie, Trapp, Raab and Ciokiewicz

7:30- Adams, Cross, McCrumb, and Boehm

More details will follow in December.

As the weather gets colder please remind your child to bring their cold weather gear! Unless it is significantly below freezing or raining the students will be going outside. It is highly encouraged that your child brings cold weather gear.