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Dear Hillcrest and Pine Avenue Families,

As your partner in education, at Pine Avenue, we believe that education is most powerful when it’s a partnership. As we prepare for Parent-Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9, we invite you to join us in a conversation that centers your child’s growth, strengths, and next steps.

On Monday, September 29, 2025, you’ll receive a link to Calendar Genie to sign up for a conference time that works best for your family. These meetings are more than a check-in—they’re a chance to align our efforts, celebrate progress, and build a shared plan for success.

Research continues to show that when families and schools work together, students thrive. Your insights as a parent are invaluable. You know your child’s story, their challenges, and their dreams. When that knowledge meets a teacher’s expertise, powerful things happen.

Whether your child is soaring or still finding their wings, this is a moment to connect, reflect, and move forward together. We look forward to seeing you and continuing the journey side by side.

Your partner in education,

Dr. Konowalow and Ms. Jaeck

Responsibility Grade 1

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Responsibility Grade 3

Responsibility Grade 4

Responsibility Grade 5

As we begin the school year, we want to ensure every child has access to nutritious meals. While Michigan has not yet finalized its state budget, students will receive free breakfast and lunch through September 30, 2025. After that date, meal eligibility may change depending on state funding.

To prepare for any changes and ensure your child continues receiving meals, we strongly encourage all families to complete the Household Information Report as soon as possible. This form not only helps determine eligibility for free or reduced-price meals—it also directly impacts our school’s Title I funding.

Title I funds support essential programs like reading and math interventions, classroom resources, and additional staff to help students succeed. When families complete these forms, it strengthens our ability to provide high-quality instruction and support for all learners.

You can complete the form online at the link provided below, or reach out directly to our Food Services Coordinator:

Grace Kaczorowski

(989) 466-7529

gkaczorowski@almaschools.net

Thank you for partnering with us to support every child’s success—your action makes a difference.

Student of the Week and Month:

Earning Student of the Week or Month honors as part of a PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) school acknowledgement program can be an exciting and motivating way for students to be recognized for positive behavior. Here are the ways in which students can earn Student of the Week or Month honors:

In Mrs. Benjamins' classroom, first-grade students are engaging in measurement activities. Mrs. Davis presented lesson on Safer, Smarter Kids lessons.