P.F. FLYERP.F. FLYERP.F. FLYERP.F. FLYER PINE FOREST ELEMENTARY

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Website: www.humbleisd.net/pfe

Phone: 281-641-2100

Fax: 281-641-2117

Absence Line: 281-641-2119

Clinic: 281-641-2105

Menu Hotline: 281-641-5838

Principal: TJ Hall Asst. Principal: Lori Paschall

Counselor: Jennifer Vandenbrook Anonymous Tip Line 281.641.TIPS(8477)

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1/11 *Wear your college T-shirt or colors *7:30am – Plastic/Aluminum can drive @the flag pole *1pm – No Tardy Party grades K/5

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BREAKFASTBREAKFASTBREAKFASTBREAKFAST LUNCHLUNCHLUNCHLUNCH

Friday 1/11

Fortified Donut or Bagel OR Cereal Hambuger OR Jalepeno Cheese Dip Cup w/Whole Grain Nacho Chips

Monday 1/14

Whole Wheat Breakfast Bun OR Cereal Chicken Nuggets w/Whole Wheat Roll OR Mini Corn Dogs

Tuesday 1/15

Pork Sausage on Biscuit OR Cereal Beef Meatballs w/Penne Pasta OR Taco Stick

Wednesday 1/16

Mini Pancakes OR Cereal Beef Corn Chip Pie OR Chicken Rings

Thursday 1/17

Cheese & Pork Kolache OR Cereal Pepperoni or Cheese Whole Grain Pizza OR Baked Potato w/Cheese & Biscuit

Friday 1/18

Breakfast Pizza OR Cereal Hamburger OR Macaroni & Cheese w/Whole Wheat Roll

Rotation Days:Rotation Days:Rotation Days:Rotation Days:

Friday, January 11th – D Day

Monday, January 14

th – E Day

Tuesday, January 15

th – A Day

Wednesday, January 16

th – B Day

Thursday, January 17

th – C Day

Friday, January 18

th - D Day

Patriot's Day is coming!Patriot's Day is coming!Patriot's Day is coming!Patriot's Day is coming! On January 17th, the Pine Forest Fifth Grade will be participating in colonial activities that simulate what life was like during that time period. Students and teachers dress from the era and will even participate in noon tea! In order to make the events of the day successful, we are in need of volunteers to run different stations as well as donations. Please consider donating the following items: - mini pie tins - M&M's - shortbreak cookies - instant hot tea - skeins of yarn in assorted colors - quarts of heavy whipping cream - a box of long heavy duty nails - paper plates -paper napkins Thank you for all of your help in making this engaging, educational day a huge success!!

Gifted and Talented TestingGifted and Talented TestingGifted and Talented TestingGifted and Talented Testing

Students that are in 2nd

-5th grade are eligible to test for the Gifted/Talented program this spring. All testing takes place on our campus January 28-March 22, 2013. Parents or teachers can nominate students for testing. If you would like to nominate your child, please request information from Jennifer Vandenbrook. Students that were identified as SPICE in grades K-2 are not automatically nominated for GT. If you want your child considered for the GT program, you must nominate them. The deadline for nominations is January 25, 2013. Notification of placement occurs in May.

Reminder!Reminder!Reminder!Reminder! Parents: Tell your School Registrar if you change your cell phone or email address.

Humble ISD has a communication system for quickly sharing information with parents by text, email and phone. The system is based on contact information that parents submit in back-to-school paperwork at the beginning of the school year, or for students new to the district, upon enrollment. During the year, parents’ cell number or email address may change. Please advise the Registrar at your child’s school when changes occur. Updating school records only takes a few minutes and allows you to continue to get both routine and emergency communications that may be sent by the school or district. Keep your information current to stay informed!

Fifth Grade Baby Pictures for the Fifth Grade Baby Pictures for the Fifth Grade Baby Pictures for the Fifth Grade Baby Pictures for the YearbookYearbookYearbookYearbook Each year, fifth grade has a special section in the yearbook designated for their baby pictures. We are currently collecting these pictures. We need any size baby picture with your child's first and last name and teacher's name on the back. In order to make sure no keepsake photos are misplaced, please feel free to send a digital image of the photo to Heather Keating at: PFEYEARBOOK@hotmail.com. Photo's are due no later than January 18th.

PerfecPerfecPerfecPerfect Attendance Reward Program 2013 t Attendance Reward Program 2013 t Attendance Reward Program 2013 t Attendance Reward Program 2013 Go Astros!

Game rules for the Perfect Attendance and Straight A's Program (January 14th

– March 27, 2010) to guide you to a home run:

Perfect Attendance is offered to all students in grades K through 5 at PFE who have zero absences and less than

2 tardies during the third grading period of the 2012-2013 calendar year. Students in grades 3-5 who

maintain Straight A's on their report card for the third

grading period of the 2012-2013 calendar year. Qualifying students will receive an Astros voucher for

two free View Deck II tickets for pre-selected Academic All-Stars game dates. All tickets will be subject to

availability. Game dates and instructions for redeeming

the coupons will be included on the student’s order form. Students will receive their ticket coupons with

their report card at the end of the 3rd grading period on March 27, 2013.

Be in attendance - Be on time! Make those A's!

Reminder!

Tomorrow is our last Plastic and Aluminum Can Drive!

Drop off your bags of aluminum cans and/or plastic by

the flag pole between 7:30 – 8am.

Please don’t forget your green slip so you can get your Go Green Spirit Stick!

Doing My Share!

Diva's Day Out

As a part of the Girl T.A.L.K. innovative grant awarded to me in May 2012 from the Humble ISD Education Foundation, I have scheduled a Diva's Day Out for the 3rd - 5th grade girls. This special event, held during Specials time, will be all about helping to empower girls through lessons on self-esteem, relational aggression, and body image.

Dates: Tuesday, 1/15 - 3rd grade

Wednesday, 1/16 - 4th and 5th grades

Divas Are: Determined to reach their goals! Individuals who celebrate their uniqueness! Victorious in conquering their fears! Always respectful to others!

Together we can help PFE SSSSSSSS........HHHHHHHH........IIIIIIII........NNNNNNNN........EEEEEEEE........!!!!!!!!

Parents & Teachers working together to take a

STAND against Bullying

Thursday, January 24th

6:30 – 7:30 PM

PFE Cafeteria

Parent Information Night Agenda:

SSSSSSSStand up to put-downs,

HHHHHHHHelp those who are being bullied,

IIIIIIIInform adults when I need to,

NNNNNNNNever use my computer or cell phone to hurt others,

EEEEEEEEncourage my friends to stand up against bullying too.

We will let our inner star SSSSSSSS........HHHHHHHH........ IIIIIIII........NNNNNNNN........EEEEEEEE........ !!!!!!!!

Be the Change Week January 22nd - 25th

As a part of our campus Affective

Education program, we are happy to

present to you "Be the Change Week";

an effort to end social aggression and

bullying in our schools. Be the Change

is a week long campaign to bring about

positive change for social interactions on our campus.

Throughout the week of January 22-25, we will have

activities that show the importance of Respect for others

as we continue to bring out the best in our students,

staff and community.

How can we make a difference?

By working together, we can create a place that is free of

relational violence.

Commit to Be the Change

1/22 Thankful Tuesday - "Show Some Love"!

(Wear Red) *Thank someone you love and respect. Tell them how

much you appreciate them.

1/23 Wacky Wednesday - "Mix it Up"!

(Wear mix-matched clothes) *Introduce yourself to someone

new! Eat lunch with someone new!

1/24 Thinking Thursday - "Think Peace"!

(Wear tie dyed clothes/Peace signs) *What does peace mean

to you? How do you advocate for peace?

1/25 Friendly Friday - "Panther Pride"!

(Wear school shirts/school colors) *How do you show "Panther Pride"? Encourage others to BE THE CHANGE!

"Kindness is soft and subtle. It permeates everything it comes in contact with, and remains as a permanent

reminder of what could and should be." ~Daphne Rose Kingma

"Rock Out Racism"

Pine Forest Elementary has applied to become a No Place for

Hate® school. The No Place for Hate® initiative is about

establishing a school-wide atmosphere which addresses

appreciating differences, respect, kindness toward others, and

anti-bullying. As a part of our initiative, we will have a "Rock

out Racism" dance day on Thursday, 1/24, during each grade level's specials time.

� PFE’s proactive approach to bullying

� Cybersafety

� Safety in our Schools – Humble ISD Police perspective

� Parent Resources and Q & A

Kindergarten parents,

Are you interested in your

child learning Spanish?

Please join us for a Spanish Immersion Program

informational meeting on Thursday, February 28Thursday, February 28Thursday, February 28Thursday, February 28thththth, , , ,

2013 from 6:302013 from 6:302013 from 6:302013 from 6:30----7:30PM7:30PM7:30PM7:30PM at the J. Eggers

Instructional Support Center, 4810 Magnolia Cove,

Kingwood.

The Spanish Immersion Program (SIP) teaches

Spanish through the content area classes

(Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies)

beginning in grade 1. Current kindergarten

students may register for the program beginning

Friday, March 1st, 2013.

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3:30PM3:30PM3:30PM3:30PM and must be turned in to either BBE or

PFE.

Amy Emerick Jolie Zepeda Elmer Emerick Callie Searcy Emily Emerick Kelly Kingsbury-Munoz Hannah Emerick Judy Lewis Starla Bridges Denis Poirier Dawn Kinateder Chris Wiggin William Moon Heather Keating Glorirma Martinez Rani and Paul Bivens Lori McDowell Herrington Family Maria Magana Panera Bread Stephanie Tompkins Italianos Jen Sitton Starbucks Robin Szabo Wal-Mart Teresa Cayton PFE Faculty and Staff

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PFE would like to thank all of the students for bringing in their boxtops to help support our school. Keep collecting boxtops for our next celebration in the Spring, more details to come. The following students were awarded "Breakfast with Santa", on Friday, December 21, 2012, for donating the most boxtops.

1. Hannah Perry 2. Kolton Hubert 3. Gabe Felan 4. Nick Felan 5. Brianna Courtney 6. Brooklyn Oakes 7. Brooke Searcy 8. Dago Garza 9. Mikayla Garza 10. Ava King 11. Addison Wooley 12. Jenna Watson 13. Aspen DeHart 14. Abbey Bridges 15. Sonny Bivens 16. Seth Mooney 17. Dylan Mooney 18. Evan Fraser 19. Brett Rudd 20. Caleb Cotton 21. Alexis Chapuseaux 22. Zoe Bridges 23. Faith Thompson 24. Cassidy Hottmon 25. Cash Keating 26. Kate Keating 27. Sami Bivens 28. Micah Dees 29. Kami Wiggin 30. Maddie Cahill

Spelling BeeSpelling BeeSpelling BeeSpelling Bee

Congratulations to PFE Spelling Bee Winners for 2012-13: 1st Place - Sydney Cotto Alternate - Mason Taylor

Good Luck at the District Spelling Bee!