Pinewood Newsletter

Hello Families!

The big news this week is that we are kicking off our Fall Fundraiser through Believe Kids! Your kids joined us for a kick off assembly today where they learned all about how this fundraiser works. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with our school and help support our classrooms. This week, you should have received a packet with everything you need to participate in this fundraiser. If you didn't get it, you may want to double check your child's backpack. Today, you should have also received an email and phone message. Please let us know if you did not get these messages.

Are you ready for a change in the weather? While the mornings are getting chilly, it is still rather warm in the afternoon. Please make sure that you have labeled any items your child may take off during the day, so we can get them back to you. Our lost and found will thank you!

Finally, I want to congratulate Denise Rodriguez for being our first VIP (Volunteers Improving Pinewood) for the month of August. Thank you for helping our school!

Have an excellent weekend Falcons!

Sincerely,

Heather Minton

• September 13th -- Coloma Information Night (4th Grade Only)
  
• September 19th/20th -- Picture Days
• September 19th -- Chipotle Dine Out Event - Benefiting 4th Grade Coloma Trip
• September 19th -- 2:45 pm -- Parent Teacher Club Meeting
• September 22nd -- Donuts with Grown-Ups
• September 22nd -- Fall Fundraiser Ends
• October 9th -- No School
• October 12th -- Hearing Van

This week, we will focus on Responsibility. Being responsible helps make our school a place where everyone can learn. When we’re responsible, we can be tested to do the right thing. We help others. We clean up our messes. We admit when we make mistakes or do the wrong thing. We focus on our schoolwork. This week, we will be thinking about how we can be responsible and do the right thing in class, in the lunchroom and out at recess.

PTC will be meeting Tuesday, September 19th @ 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!

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.

Dr. Paul Sunseri is conducting a series of no cost workshops for parents, therapists, and school staff. The second in the series, How to Improve Communication with Your Child or Teen is scheduled on September 23, 2023 11:00am to 1:00pm at the El Dorado Hills Library.

As you know, rates of depression, anxiety, and self-harm among young people have skyrocketed and this is unlikely to change anytime soon. The workshops are geared to the things families can do to reverse this trend and protect their child or teen against the various negative influences that are causing the problem (and despite what you hear, the problem isn't just social media).

Hope to see you there and please spread the word!

Proudly Serving Grades TK-4

Email: jmckeand@ppesd.org
Website: PPESD.ORG/PES
Location: 6181 Pine Street, Pollock Pines, CA, USA
Phone: (530) 644-2384