As your partner in education, we know that summer break is a time of relaxation and fun. But it's also a crucial period to maintain and reinforce the academic skills your children have learned throughout the year. We want to reassure you that extending your child's learning doesn't have to be a daunting task. It can be a joyful opportunity to keep their skills sharp in math, English Language Arts (ELA), reading, science, and social studies. And it's especially doable during the long summer months, when learning can be a fun adventure.

Summer is the perfect opportunity to apply math in real-world settings. Whether measuring ingredients for a recipe, calculating distances on a road trip, or managing a lemonade stand, practical math activities help children retain their numerical skills and understand their relevance.

Reading over the summer is a great way to prevent the 'summer slide', a term used to describe the loss of academic skills and knowledge over the summer break. This practice not only helps children retain their literacy skills but also allows them to explore new genres and topics. Parents can encourage writing through journals or letters to family members, which keeps ELA skills active.

The outdoors offers a vast classroom for scientific exploration. Observing wildlife, gardening, or stargazing can spark a child's interest in science and encourage them to ask questions and seek answers. Outdoor learning not only enhances their understanding of scientific concepts but also promotes physical activity and a sense of wonder and curiosity.

Visits to museums, historical sites, or cultural festivals provide hands-on learning experiences that enrich a child's understanding of history and geography. These experiences allow children to see and touch artifacts, learn about different cultures, and understand the historical context of their learning, making it more engaging and memorable.

By actively engaging in educational activities over the summer, Panther parents, you are the guiding force in ensuring your children return to school ready to learn and succeed. As your partner, we believe in the power of a team effort, where parents play a crucial role. This effort pays dividends in the form of continued academic growth and a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.

Your partner in education,

Dr. Konowalow

Ms. Hoyt's students participated in Reading Buddies, and students from Ms. Bush's high school class joined them. The buddy reading program began with a read-aloud by the teachers. The students put kindness rocks on the playground and then finished with a game of Gaga ball! Pine students are still talking about finding the stones. It was a great learning experience for everyone!

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May 24-27, 2024 No School Memorial Day Weekend

June 6, 2024 Last day of school

1. The Pine Staff and students see failure as an opportunity to learn rather than a negative reflection on oneself. We value the lessons learned from our mistakes.

2. The Pine staff and students are committed to one another and treat each other with respect. We value high expectations of ourselves and others too.

3. The Pine Staff and students value kindness. We strive to be kind to one another, being considerate of one another, and always using our manners.

4. The Pine Staff and students value integrity and strive to always do the right thing, even owning and learning from our mistakes. As a school we are driven by a clear moral compass.

5. The Pine Staff and students strive to ensure all learners feel welcomed and accepted. We value the inclusion of everyone and want everyone to feel they belong.

1. Always show your ROARS.

2. Look ahead, not back. Each moment and day are a new beginning.

3. Meet high expectations and goals for yourself, and always display GRIT.

4. Build positive relationships with everyone. Care about each person, and make sure they know you care.

5. Follow directions, procedures, and always do your best.

6. Respect yourself and others.

7. Always play fair, include others, and use words to resolve problems and conflicts.

8. Take responsibility for your actions, accept consequences, and the word no.

9. Do not spend time engaging in rumors or making fun of someone, and always remember words can hurt.

PPanther Paws are used as an incentive to promote positive school behaviors throughout the school setting. Students earn Panther Paws when they are caught displaying their ROARS behaviors. As students acquire Panther Paws, they turn them to enter Panther Paw drawing every Friday. Mr. Nevins draws Panther Paws and announces the winner over the loudspeaker. Panther Paw winners pick a prize from the Panther Paw Prize Cart.

Each week, one student per class will receive the teacher-selected Student-of-the-Week. Teacher-selection is based on students consistently displaying their ROARS, PAES Behavior Norms, and learning grit. Student-of-Week winner will receive a mini certificate and will have the class Student-of-the-Week trophy sit on their desk for the week.

We look forward to celebrating all of our students and their accomplishments. Please know that each week we attempt to get all the pictures of our winners, student pictures are updated regularly.

Volume levels are being taught and reinforced in classrooms and buildings with K-5 students. This structure allows students to be mindful of their voice level across the various school settings when interacting with others throughout the school day. Volume levels are being taught and reinforced in classrooms and buildings with K-5 students, and this structure teaches students to be mindful of their voice level when interacting with their peers across various school settings. Throughout the school day, students utilize the appropriate level based on the learning activity they are engaged in based on the direction of the teacher.

ROARS stands for Respect Others, Act Responsibly, and be Safe. These are district-wide behavior expectations that all staff members reference as they provide instruction in the classroom and move throughout the school setting. ROARS is the anchor to all school procedures and routines.

Please make sure you are using and checking the APS app, Rooms. Using APS APP-Rooms is how your child's teacher will communicate with you throughout the year. Studies show that parent involvement in a child's education increases the student's education. Your partnership with this program is essential. Each week, you will learn about what is happening in class and the many excellent learning opportunities the teacher provides for your child. Remember to turn on the notifications.

Ensuring student safety before and after school is a high priority. We are asking all parents and guardians to support Pine Avenue during school drop off and pick up by adhering to the following procedures:

MORNING Drop Off:

• Pull all the way forward to the light post to drop off students.

• Keep students in the vehicle until you are past the overhang at the entrance.
  
  

AFTERNOON Pick Up:

• Pull all the way forward until you are asked to stop by an adult. This is usually 2 car lengths past the light post.

• For student safety, students will enter vehicles when told to do so by an adult.

• This occurs when the vehicle is past the light post.

Parents are asked to refrain from making left hand turns into the parking lot. This vehicle maneuver will cause the traffic to backup on Pine preventing a smooth flow of traffic.

Parents/guardians who are choosing to park in the parking lot and pick up their student afterschool:

• To ensure students' safety , please use the school's crosswalk which is located outside our main doors, by the overhang. This is the only location people should be crossing the parking lot for safety. We have a paraprofessional assigned to assist students in crossing upon seeing their parent/adult.

We appreciate your support in assisting us to ensure a safe student drop off and pick up.

We understand that events come up for parents, and changes must be made to students' dismissal plans. Parents are asked to please make sure to call in any transportation changes before 1 pm. The end of the day is VERY hectic at an elementary school, and we must be aware of any changes before then. In addition, we also encourage you to send a note to your child's teacher or the office on the day of a transportation change.

Parents: A medication authorization form must be completed each school when a student requires medications to be distributed at school. Should you need a form, don't hesitate to contact Mrs. Bailey or Mrs. Guyette in the office at 989-466-7651.

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