PLUM 26/27

Due to the expansion of Sierra Middle School for the 2027–2028 school year, the 2026–2027 school year will be the final year that both 5th and 6th grades are housed at PLE.

As PLUM has long been a meaningful tradition for our 6th grade students, we would like to extend this opportunity to our 5th graders, ensuring they can participate in this experience before they transition from PLE.

Updates (10/9/26) on PLUM:

• Stone Canyon EDventures has communicated that registration should open for Pine Lane families immediately following Fall Break. We will publish that information in the newsletter dated October 23rd.
• PLUM fees have been added to MySchoolBucks. We still have one upcoming fundraiser as an opportunity for families to reduce their costs for PLUM. We recommend waiting to make payments until after all fundraising activities are completed. If you do not plan to fundraise, then you may make payments at any time in MSB. However, overpayment refunds cannot be issued.

PLUM is an annual tradition at Pine Lane for students and their teachers, during their final year of elementary school.

Its purpose is threefold. First, it reinforces environmental science units taught at Pine Lane by supplementing the Geology and Environmental Science standards which we teach in the Douglas County Schools. Second, it provides students with the opportunity to learn “life” skills such as the confidence to meet new challenges and living more independently. Third, the time together with their classmates and teachers develops trust and cooperation which, in turn, builds a stronger “community of learners” when everyone returns to Pine Lane.

Join us for an information session about the upcoming 26-27 PLUM trip. We will be in the SOUTH GYM for the 5th grade PLUM trip. If you are unable to attend, the slides will be shared after the event.

STONE CANYON EDVENTURES - LARKSPUR COLORADO

Stone Canyon's residential, outdoor education program offers school groups positive experiential education opportunities. Choice, small group size, and innovative curriculum allow us to provide your students with an authentic and effective learning experience. Our instructors utilize a hands-on approach, multiple intelligences, Bloom's Taxonomy, and other tools as they create an immersive and engaging educational setting amongst nature.

Forests, prairies, chaparral and riparian biomes form the unique ecosystem that is Stone Canyon's classroom. Students will gain a better appreciation of the natural world as they experience touching, seeing, and learning in the great outdoors.

While we use nature to convey a number of science concepts to students, we also strive to create better leaders in and out of the classroom. The aim of our leadership curriculum is to not only build character and community, but to also encourage collaboration and critical thinking in the 21st century.

Our goal is to Empower students, help them Grow as individuals, encourage them to Discover the world around them, and Evolve into life-long learners. At Stone Canyon, we provide the perfect environment for students to Experience the E.D.G.E.

• Wednesday | February 24 | Depart PLE at 9:30 AM
• Thursday | February 25 | at Stone Canyon
• Friday | February 26th | Arrive back to PLE

Earn money for your PLUM account every time you shop! Enroll your King Soopers card in the Community Rewards Program to benefit Pine Lane Elementary, and then submit your rewards details each quarter: Submit King Soopers Quarterly Rewards

• Quarter 1: January 1st - March 30th (Download rewards details April 1-15)

• Quarter 2: April 1st - June 30th (Download rewards details July 1-15)
• Quarter 3: July 1st - September 30th (Download rewards details October 1 - 15)
• Quarter 4: October 1st - December 31st (Download rewards details January 1 -

Friends and family can donate funds DIRECTLY to your student's PLUM account. Use this link to make a donation and make sure to include the student for which the donation is made.

• Link to donate funds: PLE | 26/27 | PLUM Donations

Please ensure you are completing the following tasks by the assigned deadlines as noted below! If you have questions or concerns please reach out to your students teacher prior to the deadline.

• REGISTRATION (Fall 2026) - Registration will open in September; we will send out details for how to register

• October 1st : PLE PLUM Scholarship Application

• January 25th: Students that require medication, all forms and medication need to be brought into the office. Work with Amy Pamenter, our Health Assistant.

• FEBRUARY 1ST : Payment in Full has been made in My School Bucks (contact Vickie Reynolds if you need other arrangements)

• COST: $340.00
• Full payment is required by February 1, 2027
• Payments can be made in My School Bucks

To ensure that all students have access to this meaningful experience, we offer scholarships to families who may need financial assistance. Scholarship funds help cover a portion or all of the program costs, allowing every student the opportunity to participate regardless of financial circumstances.

APPLICATION WINDOW WILL BE OPEN AUGUST 1st - OCTOBER 1st!

PLUM Scholarship Steps:

Please wait to complete the application below until mid July when the window opens for the 26/27 school year!

1. Complete the application for Free and Reduced Lunch here: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict (if you have already completed this step proceed to apply)
2. Wait for approval or denial notification
3. Complete the PLUM Scholarship Application

All information provided on this form will be kept confidential and used solely to determine eligibility for scholarship support.

Weather plays a big part in Colorado. Please ensure you are keeping a close eye on the forecast as we get closer to the trip to ensure your students are dressed appropriately for any weather condition that may arise.

STUDENTS ARE OUTSIDE FOR MOST ACTIVITIES REGARDLESS OF WEATHER CONDITIONS!

• Student Packing List

Students will also need a day bag to be with them while participating in activities

Things to go in your DAYPACK

• Backpack/Daypack

• WATER BOTTLE

• Pencil or pens

• Notebook

• WATER BOTTLE

• Sunscreen

• Sunglasses

• Gloves

• Did I mention? WATER BOTTLE

• Camera (Disposable HIGHLY recommended)

• Chapstick

💊 Requirements for Prescriptions & OTC Medications

• All prescription and over-the-counter medications (including vitamins and supplements) require a signed Medication Authorization Form from a provider.
• 🚫 Medications without the original container will NOT be administered.

Stone Canyon adheres to the DCSD Medication Policy in regards to the distribution of all medications.

For students to be able to take any Medication both Prescription and over-the-counter you must submit the DCSD Provider Medication Authorization Form. that is signed by your Doctor and yourself.

• Provider Medication Authorization Form
• Permission and Contract to Carry/Self-Administer Medications

IMPORTANT NOTE: Stone Canyon has standing orders and the below stock medications can be administered if you follow the Medication Approval process when registering your student

• Acetaminophen
• Ibuprofen
• Benadryl
• Zyrtec
• Tums / Antacids
• Calagel Anti-Itch Cream
• Burn Cream
• Cough Drops

🚫 DO NOT SEND THESE MEDICATIONS TO CAMP!

✅ Medication Approval Process

• Parents/Guardians must provide approval for administration of these medications when registering their child in Active prior to the trip.

The ONLY self-cary medications permitted are inhalers & EPIpens. These medications must be accompanied by a signed Medication Authorization Form & Self-Carry Form.

The ONLY self-cary medications permitted are inhalers & EPIpens. These medications must be accompanied by a signed Medication Authorization Form & Self-Carry Form.

EpiPen Specific

• Any student who has been prescribed an EpiPen (epinephrine) is required to supply their own EpiPen along with a signed medical order.
• Stone Canyon’s stock order EpiPen is dedicated only to any child onsite with a previously undiagnosed anaphylactic reaction.
• Requirements for Packing Emergency Medications (EpiPens and Inhalers):
• EpiPen or Inhaler should be placed in a separate large zip-lock bag
• Provide a copy of the health care plan (if applicable)
• Provider-signed medication order forms
• The student’s IC summary page with a picture.