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Pinney Elementary | January 5, 2024

Panther Spotlight

Better Together: Is your child going home a different way?

If you will be changing your child’s way home, please remember to send an email to the attendance line epes_attendance@dublinschools.net, as well as your child’s teacher before 2:00pm. Please do not plan to pick up your child in the office any later than 3:20pm as it causes a disruption in the bus release. We appreciate your cooperation as we release your children in a safe and orderly manner

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Always Growing: New Year's Resolutions/Goals

It was great to welcome our kids back after the long winter break. As I walked through many of the classrooms this (short) week students were busy setting goals/resolutions for the new year. Below are a few of my favorites, for various reasons:

Kindergarten: To learn to read better.

1st Grade: I want to be nicer to my siblings, even when the annoy me. Press Pause!

2nd Grade: My goal is to help out around the house so my parents are not stressed.

3rd Grade: My goal is for my parents to embarrass me less.

4th Grade: My goal is to listen to my parents the first time. I want to press pause before "talking back".

5th Grade: I hope to be a better friend. I want to step up and stand up for others even when it is difficult (especially at soccer practice).

Take Responsibility: State Required Dyslexia Screener

Starting this year, Ohio public schools are required to administer an approved dyslexia screening measure to all K-3 students. Dublin City Schools will be administering the mClass DIBELS 8 assessment, our dyslexia screening measure, to K-3 students over the next several weeks. The assessment includes short fluency measures that detect risk and monitor the development of early literacy skills. Parents will be notified if the assessment results indicate their student is at risk for reading difficulties. Additional information about mClass DIBELS can be found here.

Updates

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After School Enrichment Opportunities

After school enrichment classes begin January 8! But, there’s still time to register for classes that are of interest to your child such as French, Drama, Babysitting, Engineering and more. Learn more here.

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Pinney Art Show- Save The Date

The 2024 Pinney Art Show will be held on March 7, 6-8pm.

Newspaper Donations

If you or someone you know gets a daily or Sunday newspaper, please consider donating it to the art room. 3rd grade are working on papier-mâché animals, and 1st through 5th grade ceramic pieces will need to be wrapped to get home safely after the Art Show.

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Volunteer Opportunity In The Art Room

Want to volunteer in the art room. Reach out to Mrs. Ravenscroft ravenscroft_amanda@dublinschools.net to set up a time.

Media Center Resources

DCS Media Centers provide students with educational materials in a variety of formats, with diversity of appeal, allowing for the presentation of many different points of view. Media centers house a collection of materials to meet the curricular needs of the students and faculty. To partner with families, parents may opt in to receive notifications when their student checks out a book. To do so, please complete the form at this link.

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Nominate a Community Champion!

The Community Champion Awards program honors students and staff in our District who exemplify the best of volunteerism, character, leadership, and a sense of caring and responsibility for others. Consider nominating a student or staff member before the February 19 deadline, by clicking on the button below.

Community Champion Nominations

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What is happening in the library?

If you are interested in what is happening in the library, please check this link. The link includes books that will be read aloud during library rotation.

Upcoming Events

January 12: Yearbook Sales Begin

January 12: School Store Day

January 13: Pinney PTO Skate Night @ Chiller

January 15: No School

January 26: School Store Day

January 26: Yearbook Sale Ends

Pinney Community Calendar

District News

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Strings Olympics for 5th and 6th Grade String Students

The DCS Middle School Orchestra Department is once again putting on the annual String Olympics, February 10, at Karrer Middle School, open to all DCS students enrolled in our 1st year Strings Class (5th Grade Strings and Level 1 6th Grade Strings). For just $20, attendees will receive a t-shirt and participate in musical competitions, games, pizza, prizes, and much more! Learn more and register HERE! To guarantee a t-shirt, please register by Friday, January 12.

Travel Opportunity for 5th and 6th grade students

Travels Back in Time is a student travel program, led by a DCS teacher, in which students will travel by bus to Boston, walk the Freedom Trail, and visit landmarks from the American Revolution. The program, promotes an understanding of the historical background of our nation, specifically looking at how it has evolved over time. For current 5th and 6th grade students. Learn more here.

From the City of Dublin

Recycle Your Christmas Tree – Trees will be picked up each Monday in January at 7 a.m. Remove all decorations before leaving at the curb free of any bags/wrappings. Trees should be cut into sections no longer than 4 feet. More information - https://bit.ly/3mNuoiz

Fuel the Future of Dublin – Make a difference in your local government! Whether interested in a specific topic or getting more informed about city government and serving our community, you have plenty of opportunities in Dublin. Learn more about serving on a City Board, Commission or Committee. https://fuelthefuture.dublinohiousa.gov/

Smart 911 – Dublin’s newest emergency communications tool, Smart911 enables residents to sign up for severe weather alerts that are automated and sent to registrants immediately after the National Weather Service issues a severe weather warning for the Dublin area. Residents can also opt-in to receive Dublin community announcements. Learn more https://bit.ly/EmergencyPrepDublin

Attendance

If your child will be absent from school, please email our attendance line at epes_attendance@dublinschools.net. You can also call our attendance line at 614.718.8960

Need more information? Visit our sites below.

Pinney Elementary

Dublin City Schools

Dublin City Schools Food Service

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Pinney Elementary

Email: pinney_info@dublinschools.net
Attendance Email: epes_attendance@dublinschools.net

Website: https://www.dublinschools.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=35
Location: 9989 Concord Road Dublin, Ohio 43017
Phone: 614.798.3570

Attendance Phone Number: 614.718.8960
Twitter: @epeDCSD

Pinney Post

Pinney Elementary | January 5, 2024

Better Together: Is your child going home a different way?

Always Growing: New Year's Resolutions/Goals