Pine Hill Post

Dear Pine Hill families,

December brings extra cheer to our school as the students anticipate family traditions and celebrations, winter vacation, and the first snow. Our string ensemble and the 5th grade chorus and band dazzled us with a concert last night. Thank you to Kelly Hodge, Dan Davis, and Andrea Costello for always bringing a love of music to our school!

Linked here is the latest issue of the DS FoPA Newsletter (Friends of the Performing Arts):

https://conta.cc/3RbWz9f

Behind the scenes, we have been working to recruit and hire a new School Adjustment Counselor for our school. Kalie Hastings is leaving her position effective December 22nd. She will share this news with the students that she directly supports beginning next week. Our finalist candidate for the position will be announced very soon and we are working out details to afford a smooth transition. Your child's well-being remains our top priority, and we are committed to providing the necessary support during this transition period.

Our Student Council loves to plan School Spirit Days. Our next spirit day is on Friday, December 22nd and the theme is "dress as your favorite character"... dress as a character from a book, movie or video game. The only catch is staying within our guideline of being Rated G and appropriate for school (don't scare the kindergartners or startle the teachers :)

Happy holidays to all!

Barbara & Allison

Dress as your favorite character on December 22nd

Full day of school and Extended Day Program on Friday, December 22nd

School is closed Monday, December 25th - Monday, January 1st

School resumes on Tuesday, January 2nd

Next early release day is Wednesday, January 10th

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!