Pine Forest School of the Arts

The weather was beautiful Thursday morning to spend a little time outdoors honoring our brave veterans with an assembly and a special flyover just for us by a retired US Navy pilot! The pilot was even able to send us a few photographs from his plane! Our theatre students taught us about the meaning of Veterans' Day, our Chorus students led us in patriotic song and we even had a couple of our Advanced Dance students perform their own choreography, too! Thank you to everyone that joined us Thursday morning and a special THANK YOU to Miss Croft and Mrs. Smith for their work in helping to orchestrate the event!

The CanDoux Cooking Club hosted a few special guests for Wednesday's after-school cooking fun! Students and veterans worked together to make dog treats for the K-9s for Warriors organization. After Mrs. Ledoux took them home to bake, she brought them back to school for students to package. These special dog treats will be delivered to the service dogs that provide support to our local veterans.

A special THANK YOU to Mrs. Ledoux and Mr. Cannon for organizing this special event, to our veterans for joining us, and to Mr. Covas and his four-legged friend, Axel, for their presentation, too.

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Veterans' Day-No School

Breakfast: Assorted Breakfast Cereal, Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Apple Juice & Choice of Milk

Lunch: Choice of Turkey Walking Taco, 3-Bean Chili w/ Cheese OR 5-Layer Taco Shaker Salad

Arts Resource Info:

KDG, 2nd and 3rd: Students will attend Day 6 classes

1st: All classes will attend 1st Grade show rehearsal

4th and 5th: Students will attend Advanced Art classes

*3:15-4:30pm: Elite Dance for 3rd-5th Graders

*3:30-4:30pm: Rockin' Recorders Class

*3:30-5:30pm: Dance Ensemble/Florida Ballet for 3rd and 5th Grade

*4:00-8:00pm: "Dine to Donate" at Texas Roadhouse! (St. Johns Town Center location only.)

Breakfast: Mini Maple Pancakes, Mixed Berry Cup, Grape Juice & Choice of Milk

Lunch: Choice of Loaded Chicken over Tator Tots, Whole Grain Cheese Tortellini Marinara OR Vegetarian Chef Salad

Arts Resource Info:

KDG, 1st, 2nd and 3rd: Students will attend Day 1 classes

4th and 5th: Students will attend Advanced Art classes

Breakfast: Breakfast Turkey Sausage Pizza, Banana, Orange Pineapple Juice & Choice of Milk

Lunch: Choice of Tempura Style Chicken Nuggets w/Dinner Roll OR Sweet Pear Salad w/ Garlic Croutons

Arts Resource Info:

KDG, 1st, 2nd and 3rd: Students will attend Day 2 classes

4th and 5th: Students will attend Advanced Art classes

*3:15-4:30pm: Elite Dance for 3rd-5th Graders

*3:30-5:30pm: Dance Ensemble/Florida Ballet for 2nd and 4th Grade

Breakfast: Apple Cinnamon Streusel Muffin, Red Delicious Apple & Choice of Milk

Lunch: Choice of Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza OR Very Veggie Salad w/Garlic Croutons

*3:20-4:30pm: Arts and Crafts Club for 1st and 2nd Graders

*Saturday, November 16, 2024: Fall Family Day at the Museum of Contemporary Art

*Monday, November 18, 2024: Fall Picture Make-Up Day

*Monday, November 18, 2024: Anti-Bullying Assembly (sponsored by PTA)

*Tuesday, November 19, 2024: Chartwells Thanksgiving Luncheon for Students and Families (must RSVP)

*Wednesday, November 20, 2024: Early Dismissal Day

*Monday, November 25, 2024: K-2 Play Day

*Monday, November 25, 2024: SAC Meeting at 5:00pm in the Art Room

*Tuesday, November 26, 2024: 3-5 Play Day

*Wednesday, November 27-Friday, November 29, 2024: Thanksgiving Break-No School

*Friday, December 6, 2024: Jacksonville Icemen: Dance Ensemble Performance

*Saturday, December 7, 2024: School Showcase Saturday! (9:00am-2:00pm)

Mark your calendars to have lunch with your child(ren) on Tuesday, November 19, 2024! Chartwells will be serving up a yummy Thanksgiving luncheon! If you are interested in attending, please click on the link below to RSVP by Sunday, November 10th so we can plan accordingly. All Pine Forest students may eat lunch that day free of charge; however, all guests must pay for meals. CASH ONLY.

Kindergarten Puppy Adoption Day is one of the most adorable Pine Forest traditions. As part of Literacy Week in January, Kindergartens begin their day adopting a puppy, making a special collar and listening to a read aloud of Mercer Mayer's My Puppy and Me. Students spend the rest of the day learning Reading, Math, Writing and Science WITH their puppies. At the end of the day, students take their puppies home with a copy of Mercer Mayer's book and share the fun with their families. The puppies become a new reading buddy for our youngest learners learning to read. If you would like to contribute towards this special event, please click on the link below to donate an item. Our goal is to send EVERY Kindergartener home with a puppy and a book.

Our 3rd, 4th and 5th graders were treated to a concert by LaVilla's Jazz Band on Friday morning. They even brought a few extra instruments with them to set up an "instrument zoo" for students to enjoy afterwards. We are so thankful to be able to provide these types of experiences for our students.

Mrs. McCrimon's Advanced Art students spent a little time outdoors last week enjoying the cool, fall weather and working on their newest masterpieces.

In order to volunteer at Pine Forest School of the Arts, you must be a DCPS APPROVED volunteer. This includes being able to have lunch with your child, attend field trips and volunteer in classrooms. If you have not already done so, please click on the link below to apply to serve as a volunteer in any capacity. The background check and approval process can take 2-3 weeks. Don't wait. Apply today.

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