Pine Press
May 27, 2022
Oh goodness!!! Only 3.5 more school days left!
The weather was not in favor of our 5th graders having a LIVE music concert. Thanks to Mrs. Salisbury for organizing our 5th graders to create a recording. It will be shared next week.
If we can be of assistance here at school, contact the office (989) 466-7651.
~Mrs. Adams
June 2 - Field Day (PM)
June 3 - Last Day, Half day, dismissal 11:20AM
Field Day
We are very excited for our annual Field Day on Thursday, June 2nd! Classes will rotate through many fun activities throughout the afternoon! It looks like the weather will be perfect for this activity, so make sure the kids come dressed to be active ... and get wet!!!!
PTO Prize Winners
For those who earned Ice Cream with the Principal - we will have those rewards on Tuesday, May 31st
I am SO EXCITED to celebrate with these students!
Medications in the Office
Families: Remember to pick up any medications your student may have in the office.
Inhalers, epi-pens and other medications cannot be sent home with students.
Thanks!
Last Day ... Half Day!
Friday, June 3rd is our last day of school. It is a half day for APS students. Pine Avenue dismissal is 11:20am.
NWEA
Now that we have wrapped up NWEA testing, I am pleased to share results with our school community! Our students and staff worked very hard to achieve goals together!
4th grade Reading - 73% of our students met their growth goal or scored over the 50th percentile
4th grade Math - 79% of our students met their growth goal or scored over the 50th percentile
5th grade Reading - 70% of our students met their growth goal or scored over the 50th percentile
5th grade Math - 76% of our students met their growth goal or scored over the 50th percentile
Keep reading & writing this summer! The Alma Public Library has some great activities to participate in and MANY books to choose from. Learn more here: http://www.youseemore.com/alma/contentpages.asp?loc=50
ALMA College E-stem Enrichment
YOUTH POLICE ACADEMY
SMEKplus SUMMER CAMP
Junior SMEKplus (grades 2-4): July 12 - 14, 2022
Senior SMEKplus (grades 5-8): July 26 - 28, 2022
The Science and Mathematics Extravaganza for Kids (SMEKplus) summer camps, sponsored by the Regional Mathematics and Science Center, are designed to involve area students, grades 2-8, in engaging, age-appropriate science, technology, engineering and mathematics enrichment activities. SMEK has been offered here at SVSU for over 20 years. Past activities include building a trebuchet, engineering bubble wands, studying organisms from our very own wetlands, LEGO robotics, constructing a mini golf course and more!
Students participating in this 3-day camp will experience hands-on, project-based lessons taught by area certified teachers and assisted by SVSU undergraduates aspiring to become teachers, as well as enjoy lunch in the Marketplace at Doan.
Summer is Fun! on Michigan Learning Channel
Get ready for an immersive and fun Summer 2022 program from the Michigan Learning Channel! The 8-week program encourages kids to “Learn, Do, and Explore” with literacy and math lessons, hands-on science and fitness activities, and career exploration and virtual field trips. Find videos, a fun activity book, virtual events, and more to keep preschool to 6th grade students engaged in learning.
Learn more at: https://www.michiganlearning.org/summer-2022/
STEM Information & Activities
Contact Information:
Do we have the most recent contact information on file at school? If you have changes to your home address or a new phone number, please make sure to contact the office at (989) 466-7651 to update this important information.
Staff Shoutout
Want to recognize one of our FANTASTIC staff members? You may click on the following link to complete the form online:
Pine Avenue Daily Schedule:
Pine Avenue Office Hours: 7:30 am-4:00 pm
Drop Off Supervision begins at 7:35 am
School Begins: 8:03 am
Lunch: 4th Grade 10:45-11:30am
5th Grade 11:35-12:20pm
Dismissal: 3:10 pm
After School Supervision ends at 3:25 pm
1025 N. Pine Avenue
Alma, MI 48801