Pinewood Newsletter

October 6th, 2023 - Pinewood Elementary School

Principal's Message

Happy October!

I hope you all are enjoying the beautiful weather. We have some important updates to share with you about upcoming events and reminders:

Yearbook Sale: Exciting news! Yearbooks are now available for purchase. Take a look at the attached flyer for more details.

No School on Monday: Please be reminded that there will be no school on Monday. Our dedicated teachers will be utilizing this time for professional development to enhance the educational experience for our students.

Monster Movie Festival: Get ready for a Spooktacular time! This Friday, October 13th, the Parent-Teacher Committee (PTC) is hosting a Monster Movie Festival. Join us for a thrilling evening of fun and entertainment. See the flyer below for more information.

Donations Needed: We are currently in need of donations of girls' clothing to keep in the office for emergency situations. Your generosity in this matter is greatly appreciated.

Drop-off Reminder: For the safety of our students, please remember not to drop them off at school before 8:00 am, as we do not have supervision in place before that time.

VIP for September: Congratulation to Daniela Castellanos for being our VIP (Volunteer Improving Pinewood) for the month of September! We really appreciate your support of our school!

Thank you all for your continued support in creating a positive and enriching environment for our students. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us.

Sincerely,

Heather Minton

Mark Your Calendars:

October 9th -- No School
October 11th -- Cross Country Meet at Pioneer
October 12th -- Hearing Van
October 13th -- Monster Movie Festival -- Hosted by PTC
October 17th -- PTC Meet at 2:45 in Room 2
October 18th -- Cross Country Championship at Fairgrounds
October 19th -- 4th Grade Field Trip
October 20th -- Van Gilder/Curtin Field Trip
October 23rd-27th -- Red Ribbon Week
October 24th -- Vision Screenings
October 27th -- Oakes/Price Field Trip
November 3rd -- Wild Things Assembly
November 3rd -- Trimester 1 Ends
November 9th -- Veteran's Day Celebration
November 10th -- No School (Veterans' Day)
November 13th-17th -- Early Release Days/Conferences

September Recognitions:

Congratulations to the following students for their hard work and dedication in the month of September!

Student of the Month - Math

Wyatt Jacobs
Ophelia Nickles
Penelope Cowger
Corbin Lackey
Nolan Grissom
Jacob Hunt
Emmett Womack
Sierra Fuller
Aliyah Stone
Ryker Hansen
Akoni Sells
Eden Eberhardt
Tanner Sproule

Student of the Month - English/Language Arts

Jemma Carillo
Carson Garwood
Raegan Pickard
Louise Mee
Vivian Allison
Jade Fukui
Weston Riley
Harrison Drachman
Randal Gaschler
Marcus Lee
Penelope Ramirez
Hunter Stewart
Corbyn Meyer

Fantastic Falcons

Fantastic Falcons are those students that represent our Pinewood Expectations of Be Respectful, Responsible, and Safe.

Violet Worth
Warren Hayden
Jaxon Schermerhorn
Clyde Adams
Zakiyiah Lintag
Jeremy Watson
Lilah Salazar
Rylee Harbison
Sophia Hewitt
Lucas Kinsel
Jacklyn Newmeyer
Shelby Mummy
Tatum Shaffer
Storm Stromberg
Jacob Borrego
Colbie Hale
Olivia Johnson
Stella Strahm
Godric Ruckman
Charlotte Koker
Madison Robertson
Isaiah Van Middendorp

Practice and Keep Trying!

At our school, we want everyone to get better at the things they enjoy and that are important to them. When you’re learning something and want to get good at it, it’s important to practice and keep trying! Practicing helps us to get better at things we care about by doing them over and over again. It's important to keep trying even when you make mistakes. If you practice and keep trying, you can learn from your mistakes and improve. Don’t give up and you’ll eventually learn and get better at the things you care about.

Parent Teacher Club

PTC will be meeting Tuesday, October 17th @ 2:45pm in room #2. We are a group of families and staff members who would love your help in planning family-friendly events, awesome assemblies for our kids and finding ways to support and enhance the school community!

Power's Out? School's In!

As the weather begins to change, we typically see an increase in the number of power outages in the area. Keep in mind that we recently installed generators that can operate our entire campus. Even if the power is out in the area, school will likely be in session. If we do cancel school due to a power outage, or for any other reason, we will notify you through all of our schoolwide communication systems.

Join Our Team! Employment Opportunities:

Yard Duty Aide at Sierra Ridge

Substitute Opportunities!

We're looking to expand our Substitute Pool for this year. This is not just for people with teaching credentials. We have opportunities for all types of positions ranging from teachers, yard duties, library technicians, instructional aides, and custodial. The great thing about being a substitute is that you can be very flexible with your work schedule. If you are interested in learning more about subbing for our district, call the District Office at (530)644-5416. Start now to be ready by the start of next school year.