Pine Hill Post

As the winter chill continues, we've noticed a growing collection of sweaters, jackets, hats, and gloves in our Lost and Found by the gym. If your kiddos have misplaced any of these cozy essentials, we encourage you to drop by and take a peek. However, to ensure a smooth process, please make a quick stop at the front office to check in before heading to the Lost and Found. Alternatively, a friendly reminder to your child to check for their lost items could save a trip for you. Let's keep everyone warm and snug – come reclaim those missing layers!

Friday, January 26th - School Spirit Day Pine Hill Disco Day (we will chanel the 1970's with fun dress and special themed activities at school)

Tuesday, January 30th - 6:30-8:00 pm, Joint School Committee Meeting, DS Middle School Library

Thursday, February 1st - 9:00-10:30 am, CSA meeting Sherborn Town Library

Tuesday, February 6th - 5:30-6:30 pm, Sherborn School Committee Meeting, DSMS

Tuesday, February 6th - 6:30-8:30 pm. , Regional School Committee Meeting, DSMS

Wednesday, February 7th - Pine Hill EARLY DISMISSAL - 11:15am

February 19-23 - WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL

First Semester Report Cards will be issued next week. Parents/caregivers will receive and email when report cards are posted reminding them how to log into ASPEN to access the information.

Registration has begun for the Winter Spring session of after school enrichment classes. The flier may be found on the Dover Sherborn website (Doversherborn.org) under Students & Families, Community Education.

Lisa B. Sawin

Dover Sherborn Community Education

508-785-0036 x 7516

There's still time to sign up for Pine Hill String Ensemble second semester

This fun after school group activity is for students who already study their string instrument privately (violin, viola, cello or string bass), have at least one year of private instruction under their belt, and are proficient note readers.

We meet weekly on Thursdays after school, from 2:15- 3:00pm. This group setting gives students a chance to play with others in a relaxed atmosphere, exploring a wide variety of musical genres.

Andrea (Andy) Costello instructs students in sight reading, group leadership, intonation, rhythm and interpretation skills. The group performs for the school/parents at least once each semester.

Please contact Andrea (Andy) directly at acostello84@comcast.net.

Check out Andrea's website https://costellomusicstudio.com/

The cost is $265 per semester, check made out to: “DS Continuing Education”.

Start date: January 25, 2024

Share your child’s love of books! The Pine Hill Library Gift Book program allows students to acknowledge a special teacher, administrator, or specialist by purchasing a book for the school library in their honor. To participate, complete the form here, which includes payment of $22 per book. Please fill out one form per student. Books can be purchased throughout the school year! For more information, please contact Laurie Ryan, Pine Hill School Librarian ryanl@doversherborn.org. Thank you for supporting our school library!

Massachusetts Partnerships for Youth (MPY) is pleased to announce its new, free MPY Parenting Solutions Library. To date, over 2,200 videos have been borrowed. MPY is offering the MPY Parenting Solutions Library in partnership with Peace At Home Parenting Solutions, a non-profit located in Mansfield, Connecticut. Peace At Home Parenting Solutions is a dynamic hub of trusted knowledge and compassionate support that inspires parents to create positive change for their children, their families and themselves. Through this new partnership, MPY is pleased to offer proven resources to help students’ families thrive.

Peace At Home Parenting Solutions specializes in empowering parents with evidence-based strategies to foster nurturing connections that safeguard their children's mental well-being. When parents grasp the interconnection between the brain, body, and behavior, they experience reduced stress levels, resulting in less stress for their children.

The Peace At Home Parenting Solutions team, comprised of experts with advanced degrees, stays abreast of the latest advancements in child development. With more than 30 specialists focused on child and adolescent development, including specific issues such as difficulties in school, mental health challenges, neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ identity formation, handling racism, navigating grief, and other matters parents and our partners identify. These experts present easy-to-use strategies for long-lasting change.

Parents can watch or just listen to experts who get right to the point solving big and small challenges. The 24 library presentations focus on the topics below. Each presentation includes a 10-minute videos and handouts.

· Inspire School Success for Elementary, Middle and High School Students

· Parenting Principles for Progress Not Perfection

· Mental Health Knowledge and Skills

· Support Your Anxious Child Library

· ADHD and Autism: How to Help Your Child Thrive

The Home Parenting Library may easily be accessed using the link on MPY’s home page (www.mpyinc.org). No log in or passcode is needed.