Pine Road Express

Pine Road Grows Great Kids

February 23, 2023

A MESSAGE FROM MR. COLE

A MESSAGE FROM MR. COLE


Hello Pine Road Families!


This newsletter marks the end of February and the start of March. While it was certainly a very mild winter, I know many of us are looking forward to some spring weather! As warm weather comes and we see an increase in students walking I want to share a few reminders that will allow us to ensure safety and efficiency for all, as well as help to minimize congestion on Pine Road.


  • All walkers must cross Pine Road at the designated crosswalk under the guidance of the School Crossing Guard.

  • Please be mindful of your speed while in the Pine Road parking lot.

  • Students in fourth and fifth grade may walk home independently but must bring a note from their parent/guardian to the attendance office. The note should indicate whether the student will be walking home daily or just on certain days of the week. A “Walker Pass” will be issued upon receipt of this information. The student must carry the “Walker Pass” in his/her book bag daily.

  • Students without walker passes must be signed out in the afternoon by their parents/guardians, and Photo Identification must be presented. A staff member will be at the front lobby of the building to sign out students (Parents may not park their cars in the school lot and pick up student walkers).

  • Cars waiting to enter the school property should not be blocking any travel lanes on Pine Road.

  • Families are not permitted to park on school property to use the walker line. If you are driving to Pine Road, you should be using the car line for arrival and dismissal.


Scott Cole

Principal

A MESSAGE FROM MR. COLE

Upcoming Events

Dates to Remember

  • February 27: Read Across America Week Kick-off!
  • February 28: Pretzel Day
  • March 1-3: Kindergarten Field Trips
  • March 1-3: 2nd Grade COGATS
  • March 2: All Band Day (1:00-4:00)
  • March 3: PR PTA Dance
  • March 7: PTA Meeting (9:30)
  • March 7: LMTSD School Board Meeting (7:00)
  • March 9: PR Pillar Assemblies (3rd and 4th)
  • March 10: PR Pillar Assemblies (K-2, 5th)
  • March 14: Pretzel Day
  • March 16: 5th Grade Band and Orchestra Trip
  • March 17: Author Visit

Pine Road Highlights

Name Coach

NameCoach is an easy-to-use tool that allows students, teachers, support staff, and administrators to record how their name should be pronounced, as well as hear how others’ names should be pronounced. NameCoach can help build a sense of belonging and community while demonstrating Lower Moreland Township School District's commitment to equity and inclusion. NameCoach allows users to easily record the correct pronunciation of their name using the online recording tool.


Students in grades K-5 will use the NameCoach web application to record their name. Teachers will share a link with students in Google Classroom that will provide access to the recording tool. While this tool is available to all district students and employees, use of the NameCoach tool is completely optional.

Supporting New Families at Pine Road

In our district, we are lucky to have students and families who are from diverse cultures. Did you know that in our district, we have over 30 languages spoken?


To better support our new families, we would like to invite you to participate in serving as a mentor. As a mentor, you would be responsible for explaining school routines and special events and answering any questions that arise.


For those families who do not speak English as their native language, working with a mentor family who speaks the same language could be very helpful in learning to navigate our school system.


If you are interested in volunteering your time, please complete THIS form. New families would contact you upon their arrival to the district.

Cafeteria Reminder

Cafeteria Reminder

Lunch menus are posted on a new interactive website, Nutrislice. Our innovative and interactive site and mobile app make our school menus more convenient and informative than ever before! Download the Nutrislice App from the App Store or get it on Google Play and search Lower Moreland.


Friendly reminder that the universal free lunch has ended, however starting October 1st free breakfast will be returning! Students that would like a free breakfast in the morning will walk straight to the cafeteria upon arrival. Students can eat breakfast in the cafeteria and granola bars, muffins, and cereal bars are also available if your student would like to save their breakfast for snack time.


Information on the Free or Reduced Lunch Prices can be found on the nutrition page on our LMTSD website.

Cafeteria Reminder

Field Trip Assistance

As field trips are scheduled, if you are unable to afford field trips, please reach out to your student's counselor, as assistance may be available.

PTA News & Events

2023 Pine Road Virtual Paint Night - Thu 3/23

2023 Pine Road Virtual Paint Night - Thu 3/23

Join us for our 3rd Annual Virtual Paint Party, led by Pine Road art teacher, Ms. Drissel on Thursday, March 23, 2022. Reserve your paint kit now!


Limited number of kits available. Registration deadline: 3/3/23


Click the image to register.

2023 Pine Road Virtual Paint Night - Thu 3/23

2022-2023 PINE ROAD K-5 YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE!

The years go by quickly, but memories last a lifetime...

Class composites are included. Each grade is represented, with 5th grade highlighted with baby photos, and memories.


YEARBOOKS ARE $20 EACH; Yearbook delivery is in June.


DEADLINE TO ORDER is April 25, 2023. Cheddar Up fees only $.59 with an e-check.


Follow link to order


Questions? Contact pineroadyearbook@yahoo.com

Pine Road PTA takes over the Phillies!

Pine Road PTA takes over the Phillies!

Please join Pine Road Elementary School at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, April 23, when the Phillies host the Colorado Rockies at 1:35 p.m.


Tickets (subject to availability) with other supporters will be located in the following location:

  • Terrace Deck Section 430-431 at $27 each. That’s a $6 discount!
    • All Children 14 and under will receive a Phanatic T-shirt, courtesy of Citizens

To order your tickets, click "Buy Now" button below and enter the password: PRES

Pine Road PTA takes over the Phillies!

Save The Date! PTA Bingo will be May 5th! More info to follow!

What a Crock PTA Fundraiser (Click Image)

The Foundation for Lower Moreland Schools

Virtual Backpack

Pine Road Virtual Backpack

Visit the Virtual Backpack for important reminders and information!

Counselors' Corner Newsletter

LMTSD Library Newsletter

Calendar

Pine Road Elementary School Calendar

Customize your calendar view and/or sync it to your calendar!

Home Access Center

LMTSD Home Access Center (HAC)

HAC enables you to view your student's registration, attendance, report card, progress report, classwork, and scheduling information.

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PlanetAid

PlanetAid


Planet Aid accepts donations of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothes, shoes and accessories, as well as blankets, bedspreads, sheets, towels, curtains, and fabric.


https://www.planetaid.org/get-a-receipt

https://www.planetaid.org/about/mission

PlanetAid
Pine Road Elementary School

Pine Road Elementary School

Pine Road Elementary School

3737 Pine Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 215-938-0290 lmtsd.org/prs

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