Pinewood Elementary School eNewsletter

Mounds View School DistrictOctober 30, 2015

PAWPRINTS

Principal - Allie Storti

The kindness retreat was a high energy day that gave students tools to develop empathy, promote kindness, and prevent bullying.  Our kids were empowered to prevent bullying by becoming "everyday heroes."  Students learned that they can be a hero by using kindness to include others and being respectful. 

4th grade Kindness Retreat

Website updates and Improvements

District and School websites will soon be mobile responsive and easier to navigate. Thank you for your patience as we make these changes. We are working diligently on getting the PW website current. Thanks again for your patience and keep your eye open for exciting changes.

As Fall winds down, there are still a few last minute road construction projects under way- some of which may affect your drive into PW. Please check the City and etro Council websites for these projects and allow ome extra time when driving to school.

Road Construction

Pinewood Elementary School eNewsletter

Mounds View School DistrictOctober 30, 2015

Reaching Out To Help Others Bring A Can!

Pass It Along

That's My Pan!!The holidays are coming!!!

Let us help you do some shopping!

The PTA is holding a “That’s my Pan!” sale.  This is an excellent chance to order a great personalized gift for family, friends and even teachers.  There are mugs, pans, grill sets and more, and every purchase gives back to our school.You can order online, and your purchases will be delivered to school before winter break.  The deadline for orders delivered

before winter break is November 30th.

Spend Black Friday in your pajamas with hot chocolate ordering gifts!To order online, please go to http://www.thatsmypan.biz/frmn10267 If you need a paper catalog, please let your student’s teacher know and we will send one home. 

Need help with holiday toys and gifts for your children?  Ralph Reeder Food Shelf’s Operation Joy program can help. Two ways you can register your children:

1 During any daytime food shelf appointment (November 2 thru December 10) by calling 651-621-7451 to set up your appointment.

2 Wednesdays, November 25, December 2 and 9, from 12:30-2pm walk-in registration for toys - no need to make an appointment.

 Please bring: picture id for yourself, current piece of mail (proof of residence), some form of identification on your child(ren) (birth certificate, social security card, or medical ID card). For more information, or if you have questions, please call the food shelf at 651-621-7151.

Operation Joy

Ralph Reeder Food Shelf Program

When you come to the parade on Friday, October 30th, please bring 1-2 non-perishable food items as a donation. Place your items in the containers by the front door.

Help us reach our goal of 500 items.

Looking for gently used donations and inviting families in need to come to the free Pass-It-Along event.          The Early Childhood Programs Parent Advisory Committee announces its annual Pass-It-Along event.  The event is free and features gently used infant and toddler clothing, children’s clothing up to size 14 and maternity wear, baby equipment, toys and books.  Pass-It-Along is for families in need in the community and takes place at Pike Lake Education Center on Tuesday, Nov 24 from 9 am to noon.  Donations for Pass-It-Along will be accepted until Nov 23 at Pike Lake Center.  Call the Mounds View Public Schools Early Childhood Programs office at 651-621-7420 for more information.

School Happenings October 29 Family Library Night 5:00pm-7:00pm October 30 Fall Parade 2:45pm-3:30pm October 30 October Birthdays Lunch with the Principal October 31 Halloween November 1 DAYLIGHTS SAVING TIME BEGINS November 2 Spanish Club 8:00am-9:00amNovember 3 Chess Club 8:15am-9:00am November 5 Family Library Night 5:00pm-7:00pmNovember 5-8 Music Man (Irondale HS) Times varyNovember 6 NO SCHOOL November 9 Spanish Club 8:00am-9:00amNovember 10 Chess Club 8:15am-9:00am November 12 Common Curriculum Night 4:20pm-7:20pmNovember 12 Family Library Night 5pm-7pmNovember 16 Spanish Club 8:00am-9:00amNovember 17 Chess Club 8:15am-9:00am

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn.

- Thomas Jefferson

Parking for the Fall Parade

All you need to know about the PINEWOOD FALL PARADE

4. Receive and WEAR a "SIGNED OUT IN CLASSROOM' sticker for both you and your child 5. Please be prepared to show ID if asked

*** If you would like your child to leave early with you after the parade, you MUST fill out the release form that was sent home with your student. It was on gold paper ****

If you do not fill out this form, but decide to take your child home early, you can check out in the office after the parade, starting at 3:30pm.

If you intend to pick your child up early: 1. Sign in the table BEFORE the parade starts 2. You will receive a wristband when you check in that you must wear to enter the building 3. Go to your child's classroom and sign them out

1. Make sure your costume is easy to WALK in2. Choose fun and festive costumes that are appropriate for a school setting 3. Keep ALL masks at home for security reasons 4. Face paint is a fun alternative 5. Pinewood Spirit shirts or fall colors are a great alternative to those not wanting to wear costumes 6. Costumes should be put on at school, not worn to school

All Visitors Entering The Building:

• Must sign in at the table near the entrance

• Must receive a wrist band to wear visibly

• Must enter at the main entrance

KINDERGARTEN

Our Pike Lake Kindergarteners will be bussing to Pinewood for the parade.

If you have a kindergarten student and an older sibling that you will be taking home with

you,

be sure to sign in before the parade and get your wristband. After the parade, first go to

the North lot where the K buses will be to sign out your kindergarten student, then enter

Pinewood to pick up the older sibling.

****** The Kindergarten bus MUST leave by 3:20 ******

Early Dismissal Information

Costume Information

When? Where?

Friday, October 30th 2:45pm Route= PW main entrancegoing South on Quincy to Bronson then turning around

Parking North of County Road I or West on Quincy on Bronson Lane or Lambert Avenue is the best place to park.

Quincy will be closed for parking

The South lot will be closed at 2:30.

Please do not park in the bus zone lot or the North Lot

A Peek Inside Our Walls

5500 Quincy Street, Mounds View, MN 55112651-621-7500 Fax: 651-621-7505