Pine Press
December 2, 2022
We're in the second trimester and starting strong! It's great to see the growth our students are making. Continue reading and supporting your student at home. Together, we can do so much!
If there is anything we can do to help your students here at school, just reach out!
Have a great weekend!
~Mrs. Adams
Important Upcoming Dates
December 5-9 - PTO Book Fair
December 6 - "Parenting the Love and Logic Way" workshop, Luce Road Elem, 5:30-7:30PM
December 8 - Book Fair Shopping Night, 5:00-7:00PM
December 22 - January 3 - NO SCHOOL (Winter Break)
2022-2023 School Calendar
Information Available in Office
- His Kids at His Place
- Ithaca Youth Cheerleading
- Boy Scouts of America
- Author Visit - Janet DeFever Book Order form
PTO Book Fair is Coming!
Next week is the PTO Book Fair! If you are able to volunteer, all time slots are open:
Monday, December 5 - 8:30-11:30am and 12:00-2:30PM
Tuesday, December 6 - 8:30-11:30am and 12:00-2:30PM
Wednesday, December 7 - 8:30-11:30am and 12:00-2:30PM
Thursday, December 8 - 8:30-11:30am, 12:00-2:30PM, and 4:30-7:ooPM
Friday, December 9 - 8:30-11:30am and 12:00-2:30PM
Sign up here -->https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094fa8ad2da4fbce9-pine
Students will be given an opportunity to look with their classes on Monday and provided shopping time through the week. If you would like to shop with your student, our family shopping night is Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm. We'd love to see you!
Snow Gear & Playground Expectations
Attention His Kids Participants!
There will be no His Kids on November 23rd, December 21st, December 28th, and January 4th
due to the holidays.
Walking to/from School
12 Days of Reindeer Games!
Parking Lot Reminder
When dropping off or picking up a student, it is imperative to pull beyond the cones or park in the lot if it is necessary to leave the vehicle and enter the building anytime during the day. We need to leave that lane clear at all times.
If you are dropping a student off after parking in the parking lot, they must be walked across the parking lot by an adult. Student safety is essential.
Thanks!
Building Safety
Thank you!
Alma Elementary PTO
The Alma Elementary PTO is made up of parents and teachers who want to give students in the three Alma elementary schools the opportunity to participate in enriching experiences and to have the best material and equipment we can provide. Examples of PTO sponsored events include: field trips, assemblies, carnivals, concerts, science alive, reindeer visits, playground equipment, etc.
When parents get connected to the schools, children do better. In addition to the ideas and opinions that we love to hear, the children also benefit from parent volunteers who can donate a little time to make it happen. Please consider attending our monthly meetings and/or volunteering for a particular event when future messages are sent home or contact one of the representatives listed here.
To find out more about what the PTO is doing, please join us at our monthly meetings on the third Monday (usually) of each month at 6:30 pm. Free child care is always provided! The first meeting will be at Luce, the second one at Hillcrest, the third one at Pine and then the rotation begins again. The dates for the PTO meetings are the third Monday of each month unless there is no school on that Monday. If that is the case, then the meeting will be moved to the following Monday.
APS Behavior Expectations
Panther Paws
ROARS
Volume Levels
Medication Authorization Form
Families: A medication authorization form must be filled out annually if your student requires medications to be distributed at school. Contact Mrs. Schaub in the office at 989-466-7651 if you are in need of a form.
Please make sure your student and their teacher is aware of how each student will be getting home each day. We know things come up and changes need to be made throughout the year. Please remember to send a note with your child in the morning if there are any changes. If you need to call during the day to make a change, please do so by 2:00pm, so we can make sure we make the proper arrangements.
APS K-12 Parent/Student Handbook
Staff Shout Out!
There is an OUTSTANDING team of educators, paraeducators, and other staff members here at Pine Avenue!
Would you like to recognize any of them?
Take a moment to fill out this form and recognize all the WONDERFUL things they do for our students!!
Birthday Treats
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.
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 11:15-12:00pm
5th Grade 12:05-12:50pm
Dismissal: 3:10 pm
After School Supervision ends at 3:25 pm
1025 N. Pine Avenue
Alma, MI 48801