Summer Camp Spectacular!

In this issue:

Summer Camp Spectacular!

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Scheduled Events

April Highlights

2 Peramathon Awards Ceremony, 2:00 pm 2 College Night, 6:30 – 8:10 pm 3 NO SCHOOL 4 YCT Chinese Test, noon – 4:00 pm 7 History Club’s Renaissance Experience 9 PV Film Festival, 2:00 – 3:30 pm 10 Senior Showcase, 7 – 9:00 pm 17 Middle School Dance, 6 – 8:30 pm Speech Spectacular, 6:30 pm 18 Python Run, 7 – 11:00 am 21 EP Signings, Grade 8, 4 – 5:30 pm 22 Earth Day at Pine View 23 Third Grade Rocks dinner & show, 5:00 pm 24 Pine View Pride Day 24 Third Grade Rocks Show, 9:30 – 11:00 am 25 Grad Bash Universal, TBD 27 Python Chorus dress rehearsal, 4 – 6:00 pm 28 Python Chorus Concert, 6:30 pm 30 Chorus Concert, 7:00 pm

May Highlights

1 Drama Spectacular, 7:00 pm 2 8th Grade Field Trip: Islands of Adventure 9 Cobalt, 6:00 pm 14 Orchestra Concert, 7:00 pm 15 3rd Grade AR Sleepover, 6:30 pm – 7:00 am 15 8th Grade Dance, 6 – 9:00 pm 18 PV Python Run 19 High School Band Concert, 7:00 pm 20 9th/10th Grade Awards, 8:00 – 9:30 am 21 Middle School Band Concert, 7:00 pm 22 Senior Day 28 4th Grade Award Ceremony, 10:00 – 11:00 am 28 7th Grade Award Ceremony, 12:30 – 1:15 pm 28 6th Grade Award Ceremony, 2:00 – 2:45 pm 28 8th Grade Graduation, 7:00 pm 29 5th Grade Brunch, 9:30 am 29 5th Grade end-of-year awards, 10:45 – 11:45 am 29 5th Grade Celebration, 6:00 pm 29 11th/12th Grade Awards, 7:00 pm 31 High School Graduation, 2:00 pm

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In this issue:

Scheduled Events ....................................... 3

President’s Letter ....................................... 5

Principal’s Perspective .............................. 7

Pine View Information ................................ 8

About PVA (Pine View Association) .................. 9

Summer Camp Spectacular: 20 page insert!

Pine View Speech and Debate ................... 11

Business Partner ...................................... 13

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards ................ 15

A Renaissance Experience ......................... 17

2015 AP Exam Schedule ........................... 20

Spring FSA Testing Schedule ..................... 21

EOC & LEOC Testing Schedule .................. 22

Favorite Teacher Contest .......................... 31

FBLA Winners ......................................... 37

History Fair Winners ................................. 38

2015 Earth Day ........................................ 39

PV Pride................................................... 40

PVA Peramathon 2015 Volunteers: ............ 48

More Contest Winners .............................. 50

Book Exchange Benefits Charity ................ 52

American Math Competition ...................... 53

Pine View College Night 2015 .................... 53

Moody’s Math Challenge ........................... 54

FOR PINE VIEW CLASS OF 2017 ONLY ...... 55

4th Grade Trip to O'Brien Farms ................ 56

Media Center News .................................. 57

Literacy Tips by Pine View Literacy Team ... 62

Advertise Your Business in Pine Views ....... 66

This publication is the official newsletter of the

Pine View Association. Nine issues are published

throughout the year and are mailed home to the

families of all Pine View students and distributed

throughout the Pine View community.

The nine issues are:

July/August September October November December/January February March April May/June

Submissions: Students, faculty, staff and

parents are encouraged to submit articles and

photos no later than the 12th of the month

preceding the issue date.

Please submit articles to [email protected]

Information and articles should be of interest to the

Pine View School community.

Pine Views is published by and all rights

reserved by Pine View School. Although information

contained in this publication has been derived from

sources which are believed to be reliable, they are

not always necessarily complete and cannot be

guaranteed. Neither PVA, Pine View School, nor any

of its employees, or any person(s) or firm who is

represented within this publication shall have any

liability for any loss sustained by anyone who has

relied on the information contained in this

publication. PVA, Pine View School and its affiliates

do not endorse any advertising within this

publication.

Copyright © 2015 Pine View Association

All rights reserved.

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Your PVA Team

Executive Committee

Camille Cline, President

Lisa Daily, Vice President

Mae Isaacson, Treasurer

Paige Dean, Recording Secretary

Ben Turoff, Corresponding Secretary

Board of Directors

Cathi Bell Meeru Fendt Michelle Halbreich Sue Keating Karen Kirsch Laureen Martel Natalie Merkher Phillip Mihm Arysol Niffenegger Valerie Orr Mildred Pastorizo Scott Petersen Larry Schuh Beth Sullivan Laura Ter Doest Aurelie VandenBroek

Faculty Representatives Jennifer Wise, Elementary Julia Schran, Middle School Seth Gardner, High School Dr. Stephen P. Covert, Principal

President’s Letter Dear Pine View families,

I’ve learned through trial and error with

making the instruments. The very first guitar I

made, the neck was really bendy, and it couldn’t

stay in tune. But through trial and error of

making different instruments, they’ve definitely

improved. The very first saxophone we made

actually didn’t work that well, because the

balloon started to vibrate at a different

overtone than it normally would have. But we

fixed that, so it didn’t squeak anymore.

This quotation from PVS alumnus Jack Berry, one of the

founders of Pine View’s own The Garbage-Men, in an interview on

NPR, highlights the importance of using what we have available and

never giving up. The Sustainability @ Pine View promotes these ideals

every day. The S@PV Core Team and Student Sustainability Council

applied to be a Florida Dept. of Ed. for the U.S. DOE Green Ribbon

Award in December. We heard back that our application was very

strong and that the State chose Pine View as a nominee for this

prestigious national award! The winners will be announced in

Washington D.C. on Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22, when S@PV is

planning a lunch-time celebration full of fun activities designed to

raise awareness for protecting what we have. PVA’s Environmental

Health and Safety Chair Nicole Jurczyk reminds us that blue and gold

make green!

Now that we’re all back from Spring Break, it’s time to start thinking

about the summer. Look inside to discover dozens of area camps

offering tons of innovative and challenging ways our students can

stretch while on break. Register at www.BiddingforGood.com/pineview

to bid for your favorites during our auction, which runs from April 3–

12. All the money raised will support Pine View School and our

hardworking students. And what a bargain! From our own teachers’

camps and enrichment programs, and from SURFit to Sarasota

Scullers and Venetian Academy of Music to Venice Theater, you’ll find

the best camps around! The auction ends at 6:00 p.m. on the 12th, so

be sure to stay on top of your bid!

Please remember that if you’re receiving this newsletter and are

included in the Student Directory, you are a PVA member. Come out

and vote for our 2015 PVA Board nominees and changes to the by-laws,

and learn about all the great things PVA Committees did for the school

this year. Participate! Our Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday,

April 7, in the Student Union. Help make PVA self-sustaining by

supporting our programs and voting in a fresh cohort of directors.

See you at Pine View!

Camille Cline Pine View Association President [email protected]

Visit PVA online at www. yourPVA.org

http://www.biddingforgood.com/pineview

mailto:[email protected]

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Principal’s Perspective

April, 2015 Dear Pine View School Parents and Community:

April is a wonderful time of year, and we have so many exciting activities in all grades! We hope that you are able to celebrate the many achievements of our students during the many awards and culminating events in the coming weeks. Many of these special and traditional PV events would not be possible without the direct support and critical involvement of our amazing Pine View parents- thank you for going the extra degree for our students! PVA will be holding Board elections on April 7th and we thank everyone who supports our students and teachers! The meeting is 7pm in the Student Union and everyone is welcome!

On April 18, Pine View is helping our students, staff, faculty and our community build awareness of healthy choices and our 5-2-1-0 program. At our second annual Python Run website, http://pvpythonrun.com/ you will find information about the first ever Python Run 5K, as well as information on how you can contribute as a sponsor of the race, race course information, and registration details. See you at the race!

On the school website, you will also find information about FSA schedules, Advanced Placement (AP) mock schedules, Advanced Placement (AP) exam schedules, End of Course (EOC) exam schedules and end of year activities. We will soon be celebrating “grad bash” in Orlando at Universal Studios with our seniors and know that we will have a wonderful time. Our students continue to impress me daily, and through their scholarship, their behavior, and their commitment to sharing their gifts with others, Pine View students truly distinguish themselves.

In addition to keeping information updated on the website, we will be updating the look and utility of the PV website very soon! It will have a new look and feel, and still be personalized to emulate our mission of providing a qualitatively different learning environment for our students. Please stay tuned and check our website for updates!

We are pleased that so many of you have taken advantage of our Remind.com service- registration is easy! It’s free, and very easy to use. All you need to do is send a text message to 81010 with @pineviewsc in the message field. You will immediately receive a confirmation reply. It may also ask you to enter your name so that I know who is registering, but it is not necessary (or feel free to reply).

In addition to myriad academic achievements across all curricula, our students and teachers are continuing the tradition of excellence at Pine View and consistently going 212- winning the Sarasota County Schools’ Academic Olympic tournament, an impressive showing at the Gulf Coast Community Foundation-sponsored STEM summit with our VEX Robotics team, our first ever Elementary STEAM night and Lego movie celebration, and talented musicians performing our annual “Jazz Under the Stars!” It is an honor and privilege to serve our amazing students, teachers, and community, and we wish everyone an outstanding spring!

Stephen P. Covert, Ph.D. Principal

“The test of the artist does not lie in the will with which he goes to work, but in the excellence of the work he produces.”

--Thomas Aquinas

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Pine View Information

1 Python Path, Osprey FL 34229 • Phone: 941.486.2001 • Fax 941.486.2042

Administration Office Hours

M-F 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Media Center Hours:

M-F 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM

PINE VIEW ONLINE:

sarasota.K12.fl.us/pvs

Administration Dr. Stephen P. Covert ........... Principal

Assistant Principals: Lisa Wheatley .................... Grades 2-5 Sue Fair ............................. Grades 6-7 Janel Dorn .......................... Grades 8-9 Jennifer Nzeza ............... Grades 10-12 Guidance Counselors: Lance Bergman .................... Grade 12 Mary Cantillo ..................... Grades 2-5 Kate McManus ................... Grades 6-7 Paula Lindsey ..................... Grades 8-9 Lynn Halcomb ................ Grades 10-12 Linda Lyons .... Admissions Coordinator Kim Ellis. ......... ESE Liaison Coordinator Christopher Hudson School Resource

Deputy

Monthly Meetings PVA Board .......... 1st Tuesday, 7:00 pm SAC .................... 2nd Monday, 4:00 pm SDMT ..... 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 4:00 pm

Everyone is invited to attend these

meetings. Unless otherwise noted,

these meetings will be held in the

Media Center, Room 911.

Who To See If You Need…

Accident Ins. Claim Form Jenny Reyka Activities Calendar .... Beth Baranowski Activity Bus...................... Jenny Reyka Admissions ........................ Linda Lyons Announcements ........ Beth Baranowski Attendance Info. ........ Maureen Borden Audio-Visual Aids .. Lauren White-Opitz Custodial Assistance ........ Roger Ferris Deposit/Withdraw Funds ..... Teri Fisher Discipline Information ........Ann Kolesar Info. About Intramurals ...... Misty Tucak Lockers ................................Front Desk Medical Attention ....... Deana Sandefur Parking ................................Front Desk Sign In .................................Front Desk Sign Out ..............................Front Desk Snack Machine Refunds Student Union Student Activities .............. Misty Tucak Report theft or vandalism Dep. Hudson Transportation ....................... 486-2141 Transcript Request .......... Sue Manders Withdrawals..................... Maggie Adler

2014-15 CLASS SCHEDULE

PERIOD TIME 1 7:21 - 8:13 2 8:18 - 9:10 3 9:15 -10:10 4 10:15 -11:07 5 11:12 -12:04 6 12:09 - 1:01 7 1:06 - 1:58 8 2:03 - 2:55 9 3:00 - 3:52

Pine View School Mission Statement

The mission of Pine View School

is to provide a qualitatively different

learning environment that nurtures a

passion for intellectual curiosity,

encourages risk taking, indepen-

dence and innovation, and is

committed to a tradition of

academic excellence and social

responsibility.

School Advisory Council (SAC) Mission Statement

The purpose of the School

Advisory Council is to enhance

school site decision making, to serve

in an advisory capacity to the

principal regarding school

improvement, to assist in the

preparation and evaluation of the

school improvement plan, and to

provide input on the budget and

use of school improvement funds

pursuant to Florida Statue 229.58.

Shared Decision Making Team (SDMT) Mission Statement

The Shared Decision Making

Team is the policy making body at

Pine View. Teachers, support staff,

parents, and students have

representatives who serve on this

committee. Visitors are welcome to

attend.

DR. COVERT ONLINE - [email protected]

Feel free to drop Dr. Covert a line, ask a question, or share a comment. Keep in mind, however, that due to his heavy schedule, there may be a day or two delay in responding.

He does promise to answer each and every message as quickly as possible

http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/pvs


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About PVA ( Pine View’s Organization of

Parents, Teachers, Staff and Supporters Pine View Association (PVA) works to enhance and enrich the educational experiences of

our students -- by supporting our school’s academic, social, fine arts, and technology objectives. PVA coordinates volunteers, raises funds, promotes communication between Pine View and our families, provides input to the school on issues of concern to our parents, and supports gifted advocacy on a local, state and national level. This is only possible with the help and dedication of our parent and community volunteers and donors, business partners, and staff. We do this because we want our bright and talented students at Pine View, our children whose futures are so abundant with possibility, to have every opportunity they deserve, every opportunity we can provide to them.

PVA Committees and Chairs Membership: Jennifer Ayer [email protected] Camilla Mankovich [email protected]

Sponsorships: Laureen Martel [email protected]

All-in-One Database/PVA Website: Natalie and Alex Merkher [email protected]

PV PRIDE: Murielle Blake [email protected]

Suzanne Douglas [email protected]

Renata Gaertner [email protected]

Proud Pythons: Rachel North Zipay [email protected]

Faculty/Staff Appreciation: Karen Johnson [email protected] Dawn Merrill [email protected]

Robyn Nagler [email protected]

BoxTop$ for Education: Phyllis Weitzner [email protected]

P.A.C.E.: Jill Creevy [email protected] Jill Middleton [email protected]

Peramathon: Aurelie Vanden Broek [email protected] Karen Kirsch [email protected]

Summer Camp Auction: Natalie Merkher [email protected]

Pine View Fair: Valerie and Rob Orr [email protected]

Pinnacle: Diana Straeb [email protected]

Campbell’s Labels: Mae Isaacson [email protected]

Nutrition/Food Allergies Chair: Rosana Motta-Jacks [email protected]

School Directory: Kati Burns [email protected]

Business & Professional Services Directory: Laureen Martel [email protected]

School Store: Aileen Newell [email protected] Renee Ryckman [email protected]

STEM/Sunshade: Laura Ter Doest [email protected] Mildred Pastorizo [email protected]

Environmental Health and Safety: Nicole Jurczyk [email protected]

Class Liaison Chair: Lisa Daily [email protected]

Homework Committee: Lisa Daily, Wendy Rudd, Paula Ippolito

Pals Coordinator Michelle Halbreich [email protected]




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Don’t miss out on PVA’s 3rd annual

SUMMER CAMP

AUCTION!The Summer Camp Spectacular Online Auction Runs April 2-12.

Get Sarasota’s best summer camps and programs at a bargain (MASA, Sarasota Crew, Ringling College, The Compound and lots more!) and all the money raised

goes to Pine View!

1. Browse the list of Pine View students’ favorite summer camps

2. Bid on the best camps in town 3. Bargain You win, your kid wins, Pine View wins!

4. Bonanza! All the money raised in the auction (for the camps your kids already want to go to) goes to

support Pine View School. Yahoo!

THE PV SUMMER CAMP AUCTION APRIL 2-12 BIDDINGFORGOOD.COM/PINEVIEW

Summer Camp Auction Insert - Page 1

All you need for a fantastic summer is right here.

from all of us on Pine View Association

• • •

Best. Summer. Ever.

That’s not too much to ask, is it?

We didn’t think so either. That’s why we’ve scoured Sarasota for the very best summer camps to challenge and thrill your kids, expand their minds, strengthen their bodies, and get them outside in the sunshine and away from the video games.

We knew you’d be looking for some amazing activities for your kids this summer -- and we also know that all the really good summer camps fill up lightning fast. That’s why we’re combining a list of all the top summer camps for gifted students with a one-of-a-kind summer camp auction to benefit Pine View. So not only do you get access to the best camps first, your hard earned cash goes right back to our school. Win-win, right?

So whether your kid wants to get a perfect score on his SATs, or spend the summer learning to skimboard or fence, whether she wants to explore the violin or snorkeling, math, medicine, or furry little animals, her dramatic side or her inner rock star, we’ve got the perfect summer camp for every Pine View kid.

Check your email April 2 for details on our 3rd annual summer camp auction. And place your bid for some great summer adventures.


FUN FOR ALL, ALL FOR FUN

There’s something very cool about defying gravity as well as your own expectations

There are some very cool happenings around Sarasota County this summer.

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PINE VIEW SUMMER CAMP SPECTACULAR

14th Annual School’s Out Summer Girls Volleyball Camp with Pine View’s Coach DiGiacomo

Camp Features:Outstanding coaching staff, including High School Varsity volleyball players, to provide lots of individual instruction and personal instruction. Camp Director Joe DiGiacomo. Valid for grades 4 through 8.June 9-12, time 8:30am to 12noon

Camp Director :Joe [email protected]: $140

14th Annual School’s Out Summer Boys & Girls Basketball Camp with Pine View’s Coach DiGiacomo

Camp Features:Camp Features: Outstanding coaching staff, including High School Varsity basketball players, to provide lots of individual instruction and personal instruction for Middle School Girls & Boys. Camp Director Joe DiGiacomo. Valid for grades 4 through 8.

June 16 to 19th. At Pine View! 8:30 am - 12 noon

Joe [email protected]: $145

Camps From Pine View Teachers


Pine View’s Wildly Popular SAT/PSAT 2015 Review Course

*Must be a PV junior 2015-2016English section: Dr. Neal Schleifer Math section: Chris DeVeauPopular course that reviews reading, math and writing skills for standardized exams Provides integrated curriculum, guided practice, and assessment opportunities.

The cost of this class is $360 which includes 27 contact hours, workbooks and snacks.• Forms are available from Mrs. DeVeau, room #126.• Return application, with check made out to Pine View to Mrs. DeVeau by 4/25/2014

Fall 2015 PSAT/SAT REVIEW CLASS CalendarDay 1 Sat. Aug. 1 or Sun. Aug. 2 8am – 1:00Day 2 Sat. Aug. 8 or Sun. Aug. 9 8am - noonDay 3 Sat. Aug. 15 or Sun. Aug. 16 8am - noonDay 4 Sat. Aug. 22 or Sun. Aug. 23 8am - noonDay 5 Sat. Sept. 6 or Sun. Sept. 7 8am - noonDay 6 Sat. Sept. 19 or Sun. Sept. 201 8am-12:30 Day 7 Sat. Oct. 3 or Sun. Oct. 4 8am – 10:00

Value of camp $360






PINE VIEW SUMMER CAMP SPECTACULARMASA (Math, Arts, Science, Achievement)

Summer Camp at Pine View School

Pine View is proud to bring the MASA summer program for gifted students to Pine View. MASA stands for Math, Arts, Science Achievement, a center for High Achieving and Talented Youth. MASA is a program sponsored by Space Florida and NASA's Florida Space Grant Consortium. Our goals provide opportunities for students to be engaged in high quality science and math programs and to excite them about these subjects. MASA programs provide students a comfortable and safe environment where they can be curious and have fun exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Students will have opportunities, through hands-on activities and inquiry based instruction. MASA nurtures the unique needs of every student while encouraging the development of our future engineers, scientists, mathematicians, writers, and thinkers to delve deeper.

MASA Camps at Pine View for Grades 2-4

Jun 8-12: Grades 2-4: YESCAMP Junior Scientist - Learn the discipline of a research scientist, conduct experiments in physics, chemistry and biology. Learn how to design an experiment, identify independent and dependent variables, conduct the experiments, analyze the data and plot and present the data. Conduct experiment on how many calories in fruit loops, Find out how to make a lava lamp. Experiment with density on zero Gravity. Experiment on how to drop an egg from 40 feet with one sheet of paper without breaking itUse science to make raisin dance and experiment with an Alker seltzer tablet to make a rocket fly.

Jun 15-19: Grades 2-4: Rube Goldberg Engineering - Have you ever wanted to build your own machine? Or have you ever wanted to turn off the lights without lifting a finger? Take on the roles of inventors as we take on the challenges of building a Rube Goldberg machinel Come and join a design team to brainstorm and build creative contraptions to solve everyday problems in a complex way using pulleys, wheels, dominoes, slides, marbles, and other items that you can find. We will learn the importance of physics in each contraption, allowing us to make the wildest and craziest machine everPerhaps you could even come up with the coolest way to turn off the lights or fill a cup with a refreshing beverage!




Jun 22-26: Grades 2-4: Thinking like Thomas Edison - Join us as we learn about the 1,093 patents that Edison made as well as the process it took him to get there. We will learn how to get into the mindset of an inventor and use our creativity to take on our inner Edison." Then, implement scientific methods to make that invention come to life!

July 6-10: Grades 2-4: Ancient Greece We will embark on a journey into the realms of Ancient Greece. We will learn about the great Parthenon on the Acropolis. Not only will we learn about the history, culture, and language of Ancient Greece, we will also explore their great achievements they made in math, science, medicine, and art. Through hands on activities, learn all about Pythagoras theorem and the value of pi from the great mathematician Pythagoras. You will be introduced to one of the greatest thinkers and scientists, Archimedes. Learn about the Archimedes screw and how he explained the principal of the lever, concept of buoyancy and how he launched a fully loaded ship all by himselfAfter joining us on this journey, you will truly realize how big of an influence Ancient Greece has on our culture today!

Jul 13-17: Grades 2-4: Science of Amusement Park Discover the physics and mathematics behind roller coasters, merry-go-round, carousel, bumper cars as we take a thrilling ride through twists, loops and sharp turns. Apply Newtons Laws to design, build and test various roller coasters, and work as a team to build the ultimate coaster. Apply your knowledge to build your own carousel and free fall. Decorate it and design an parachute car to make it the coolest ride in the park.

Camp Value: $200 per week, $1000 for all 5 sessions. The PV auction winner will receive the 5 week camp.

THE PV SUMMER CAMP AUCTION APR 2-12 BIDDINGFORGOOD.COM/PINEVIEW




MASA at Pine View for Grades 5-8

Jun 8-12: Grades 5 -8: Biochemistry - This laboratory based camp will give students the opportunity to study and execute fundamental techniques in the scientific method. We will investigate fermentation processes and tackle topics such as acids and bases, reactivity of metals, analysis of foods for lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and anaerobic respiration in a fun and intellectually challenging way. Using agar cultures, we will test for bacteria and find the filthiest location in your home!.

Jun 15-19: Grades 5-8: Architecture - A Study of Math, Art, and Physics. Architects have the unique job of blending both art and science together. Known as the masters of Geometry, architects use their engineering skills to produce some of the most breath-taking structures in the world. Come join us as we learn the basics of the various types of bridges and arches and the basics of construction. We will discuss the core engineering principles such as compression, tension, and their effect on the strength of towers. We will also explore the relationships between math, science, and architecture through researching, drawing, and scale model building. Finally, we will build our own structures and using our new innovative ideas, we will test to see who can make the strongest tower!





MASA (Math, Arts, Science, Achievement) Summer Camp at Pine View School

Jun 22-26: Grades 5-8: Invention Convention- Develop the skills of designers and inventors. Work with a team to design, build and test your own new inventions. Leverage your knowledge of forces, simple machines and conservation of energy to design and build a complex contraption to complete a simple task. Become the ultimate mechanical engineer, then design and build your own machine. Use technology to design a brochure to advertise and sell your invention.

July 6-10: Grades 5-8: Space Colony - As you know NASA is preparing a trip to Mars. It might be possible in your lifetime that humans can Visit and Vacation in Mars. How do We survive the harsh environment of Mars? How do we live in low gravity and lack of oxygen? What kind of homes can we build? What do we eat? How do we get water to drink? Help NASA in their adventure. Design and create space colony on Mars, design homes, sleeping quarters, determine crops to plant and grow and decide on an organizationgovernment system in this colony. Should it be a dictatorship or a democracy? Which would work better in a colony? Come learn about the Martian life.

Jul 13-17: Grades 5-8: Energy Mania - Come explore energy with us as we study light, heat, sound, and electricity! Learn about what stars are composed of to how fun house mirrors work with our discovery of light. Discover how heat is different than temperature, what phase changes are, what conductors and insulators are made of, and how our senses can be fooledPlay with tuning forks and instruments to encounter resonance and dissonance and how sound travels best. Investigate many different types of batteries and make our own battery out of household items! Delve into energy as you.

Camp Value: $200 per week, $1000 for all 5 sessions. The PV auction winner will receive the 5 week camp.

Pine View’s 2015 Summer Robotics Camp

Save the date for Pine View’s awesome robotics program! Pine View will offer a full-day robotics camps again in Summer 2015! PV will be utilizing a supercharged combination of Pine View's own champion robotics team mentors with the Lego Mindstorm curricula and equipment. Beginning robotics campers will use the Lego Mindstorm system to build a base, frame, design armatures, engineer wiring and sensors, and program to solve robot problems. (How can I get through this maze? What is the meaning of life?) Intermediate robotics campers will build on their existing experience to create smarter robots and use more advanced technologies.

Session dates: week of June 22, week of Aug 10. To reserve a spot for your child - and for more information, contact the PVA STEM Committee: [email protected].





Summer Institute for the Gifted

giftedstudy.org

Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG) is offering a 3-week academic summer camp for gifted and talented students ages 7-12. The program combines academics with social, cultural, and recreational opportunities for a truly engaging summer. Through 30 years of experience, we have crafted a program that will enhance their natural talents and abilities

Value of Camp: $425

Sarasota Crew Learn to Row Summer Camp

http://www.sarasotacrew.org/

Great Opportunity: Learn a new sport, meet friends, spend time at our fabulous site on the bay

Who: New Rowers or experienced rowers

Ages: 6th grade (next fall) through high school, rowers will be grouped by age

Activities: The rowers are given a basic introduction to rowing which includes Terminology, Fitness, erg exercises and rowing. Campers will learn the fundamentals of rowing and handling equipment. Campers will get to row daily (weather permitting) No experience necessary.

Session: June 15 - 26, Mon - Fri 8 am - 12 noon.

Tuition: $250.00/session. You may participate in any number of the sessions

Location: Sarasota Crew’s home at Bay Preserve, 343 Palmetto Ave., Osprey, FL

Contact: Sarasota Crew sarasotacrew.org (941) 966 -9791

Value of Camp: $250

*BID WITH YOUR FRIENDS! SARASOTA CREW HAS DONATED 4, COUNT ‘EM 4, LEARN TO ROW CAMPS TO THE PV AUCTION!

Challenger Sports Camp

www.challengersports.com

Challenger Sports' British Soccer Camp is the most popular soccer camp in the country. Hundreds of Challenger coaches each year have helped the company develop one of the most innovative approaches to coaching youth soccer in the US. Our experienced staff study the game at all levels and we have identified the key techniques and skills that your players need to work on and master to reach their true potential.

Each day includes individual foot skills, technical drills, tactical practices, small-sided games, coached scrimmages, and a daily World Cup tournament.Learn new skills at this exciting week-long summer camp for ages 8-12. The auction winner gets a fantastic jersey and a soccer ball as well!

Session: June 8-12, 9 am - 12 noon

Value of Camp: $150/ per week.




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Sarasota Scullers High School Rowing 101

http://www.SarasotaScullers.org

Camp Name: Sarasota Scullers High School Rowing 101

Learn to row with the original Sarasota rowing team, the Sarasota Scullers Youth Rowing Program. Youth master the basics of this competitive sport in a safe, positive environment.

Location for all camps: Sarasota Scullers Boatyard: 800 Blackburn Point Rd., Osprey; Clubhouse: 125 Bayview Dr., Osprey

Session: July 20-31. Ages: Entering 9th - 12th grades

Value of Camp: $250

*BID WITH YOUR FRIENDS! SARASOTA SCULLERS HAS GENEROUSLY DONATED 4 SUMMER ROWING CAMPS TO THE PV AUCTION!

The Compound Camp Surf, Skim & Paddle/ Sarasota Parks & Recreation Summer in the Parks

http://www.compoundboardshop.com/

Let’s go surfin’ now, everybody’s learnin’ how! Suitable for all skill levels, this camp consists of skim, surf and standup paddle board instruction, demonstration and practice mixed with beach activities and plenty of summertime fun. Qualified instructors from The Compound Boardshop focus on board awareness, balance, flexibility and strength. Campers also learn basic ocean knowledge on tides, wind and waves; sports nutrition and fitness and environmental awareness from professional instructors and educators throughout the week. Meet at beach pavilion. Snacks, sunscreen, and plenty of shade and water are provided. Campers should bring their own skim board or loaners are available. Ages 7-13

Times 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

June 1-5 at Lido Beach, June 8-12 at North Jetty Beach, June 22-26 at Siesta Beach, July 13-17 at North Jetty Beach, July 20-24 at Lido Beach, Aug. 3-7 at Siesta Beach, Aug. 10-14 at Lido Beach

Value of Camp: $250

Camp Fairwin Farm

http://www.fairwinfarm.com

All sessions 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Daily. Beginner through advanced riders welcome. Daily riding lessons, horse care, show prep, anatomy, horse psychology, as well as swimming, crafts, guest speakers, outdoor team games and much more!!

Ages: 6 on up, Cost: $325 weekly

June 8-12

June 22-26

July 6-10

July 13-17

July 27-31 and Aug 3-7

Value of Camp: $325 per week


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Middle School Summer Rowing Camp


Camp Name: Sarasota Scullers High School Rowing 101

Learn to row with the original Sarasota rowing team, the Sarasota Scullers Youth Rowing Program. Youth master the basics of this competitive sport in a safe, positive environment.

Location for all camps: Sarasota Scullers Boatyard: 800 Blackburn Point Rd., Osprey; Clubhouse: 125 Bayview Dr., Osprey

Session:June 15-26 Ages: Middle School

Value of Camp: $250

*BID WITH YOUR FRIENDS! SARASOTA SCULLERS HAS GENEROUSLY DONATED 4 SUMMER ROWING CAMPS TO THE PV AUCTION!

i9Sports Multi-Sport Summer Camp

The multi sports camps are designed to expose children to the fun and fundamentals of various team sports, such as soccer, flag football, baseball, and basketball. Days will be spent participating in both indoor and outdoor activities. Friday will include a Water Day event, where each child brings their favorite squirt gun! Camp hours: 9:00a.m.- 3:00p.m with free aftercare until 5:00p.m. Ages 8-12

Sessions: June 8th-June 12th, June 15th-19th, June 22nd-June 26th, June 29th- July 3rd, July 6th-July 10th, July 13th-July 17th, July 20th-July 24th, July 27th-July 31st.

Value of Camp: $165 www.i9sports.com

BID WITH YOUR FRIENDS! i9Sports HAS GENEROUSLY DONATED 4 CAMPS!

Sarasota Racquet Club Sports Camp

The Sarasota Sports Club Summer Sports Camp runs daily from 9:00 AM to3:00 PM This exciting camp includes: professional tennis instruction from our team of pros, soccer and basketball at our facility, fun off-court activities such as ping pong, board games, and arts & crafts at our Kid's Club House. Lunch at our Spin Restaurant can be included for an additional $10 per day.

Weekly sessions run: June 8 - Aug 14 Ages: 5-14

Value of Camp: $195

BID WITH YOUR FRIENDS! SARASOTA RACQUET CLUB HAS GENEROUSLY DONATED 4 SESSIONS OF THIS AMAZING CAMP!

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http://www.i9sports.com

http://www.i9sports.com


Sarasota Youth Opera Summer Camp

http://www.sarasotaopera.org/educationandoutreach

EXPLORE The AMAZING world of OPERA! Sarasota Youth Opera Summer Camp 2014. Join us on an unforgettable three-week adventure! Designed for all skill levels, our Sarasota Youth Opera Summer Camp 2014 engages young people ages 8 to 18 in the on-stage and behind-the-scenes magic of opera. A typical day includes sessions in singing, acting and movement, opera 101, sets, wigs, make-up, and costumes. All sessions are led by professional singers, instrumentalists, technicians and stage crew from Sarasota Opera. On the final day of camp, families are invited to join the fun and participate alongside their camper in class.

Ages: Explorers age 8 to 18 Everyone is welcome: no audition is required!

June 8 (Mon) through June 26 (Fri), weekdaysAges 8-10, 9am-12:30pm (Before Care Available) Half Day of CampAges 11-18, 10am-4pm (Before and After Care Available) Full Day of Camp

Value of Camp: $330

Adult Private French Instruction

http://www.venetianacademyofmusic.com

Just in time to brush up on your French before that trip to Europe this summer! Adult Private Instruction French Language Recipient will receive 4 thirty minutes sessions at the Venetian Academy of Music. It is open to students 5 years or older and conveniently located 15 minutes from Pine View School.

Restrictions: participants must be new to The Venetian Academy of Music not current studentsContact: Chandelle Marie LaForest, Artistic and Executive Director

Value of Camp: $100

Ringling College Summer Studios ART Teen & Tween Studios

Ringling College Summer ART Teen & Tween Studios are perfect one and two-week sessions for aspiring artists, illustrators, designers, animators, game designers, photographers, and filmmakers Try one or take a series to earn a Teen Studios Certificate . Accepting students entering 6th-12th grades. For more information: http://www.ringling.edu/SummerArt

Phone: 941.955.8866 OPEN HOUSE : April 18, 10 AM -12:30 PM

Winner receives one-week Summer Art studios

Dates of sessions:

June 8 - July 17, 2015, M-F 9-11:45 am and 1-3:45 pm

one and two-week sessions starting: June 8, 15, 22, 29. July 6, and 13.

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http://www.ringling.edu/SummerArt

http://www.ringling.edu/SummerArt


Suzuki Institute Violin and Guitar Camp

http://www.sarasotasuzuki.org

Introduce your child to: Violin, &/or Guitar. Many fun activities. Student does not need their own violin! They may borrow violin for the week and bring it home for practice.

Camp times: 9-12 daily. Please call for details: 941-330-9930.

Sessions: June 1st - June 5th or June 8th - June 12th

Ages: 5 - 10. Cost: $135. ea. week.

Value of Camp: $135

Ovation Musical Theatre Summer Camp

http://www.ovation-musicalschool.com/

In this 5 day camp the students will learn the craft of musical theatre with classes in acting, singing and dancing. At the end of the camp, the campers will do an in studio performance for family and friends to show what they have learned throughout the week! These performances are always a lot of fun! Ages: 6-9

Session: June 8-12, 9am - 3 pm

Value of Camp: $200

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Venice Theater Summer Camp: Grades 3 - 12

http://www.venicestage.com/

TheatreFest Session 1 - for grades 3-12. Theater summer fun! Audition, rehearse and perform on MainStage for grades 3 - 12

Session date: June 22 - July 9 from 8:30 am - noon. Performance on July 9 at 6 pm.

Value of Camp: $316

Mote Marine Aquarium

https://mote.org/

Dive into the Aquarium Explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable-working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory. See sharks, manatees, and sea turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life. Mote offers a variety of summer camps and learning opportunities for all ages. *Auction winner gets 6 tickets to Mote Marine Aquarium

Value: $118






https://mote.org

https://mote.org

PINE VIEW SUMMER CAMP SPECTACULARGirls Inc Summer Camp, Inspiring All Girls to be Strong, Smart & Bold

http://girlsincsrq.org

Weekly Summer Camp for girls, grades1-12 th grade We inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold What will your girl do at Girls Inc.?

Field Trips / Sports / Culture and Heritage / Swimming / Computer Lab / Special Interest Clubs / City of Dream Harbor / Girl Specific Programming / Science & Math Lab / Leadership Skills / Arts & Crafts / Age appropriate programming / HAVE FUN!

Winner gets choice of ONE week session. 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.Sessions begin: Jun 1st - August 14th (closed June 29th - July 3rd),

For ages 1-12th grade.

Value of Camp: $125 Venetian Academy of Music Summer Session


Recipient may choose 4 half hour sessions during VAOM summer session ( during school vacation time). Venetian Academy of Music has an impressive teaching staff, an orchestra and many opportunities to perform and pursue your new passion. It is open to students 5 years or older and conveniently located 15 minutes from Pine View School.


Value of Camp: $100

Adult Private Music Instruction Flute/Piano/Cello/Violin/Vocal at Venetian Academy of Music Summer Session


Recipient may choose 4 half hour sessions. Venetian Academy of Music has an impressive teaching staff, an orchestra and many opportunities to perform and pursue your new passion. It is open to students 5 years or older and conveniently located 15 minutes from Pine View School.


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Selby Gardens Summer Camp Outlook

http://www.selby.org

Summer camp at Selby Gardens is designed for lovers of the great outdoors ages 6 - 11 years. This summer Selby Gardens has teamed with Around the Bend Nature Tours to offer hands-on, minds-on exploration with a native Florida twist. Weekly opportunities embrace nature through group games, environmental science, art, and cooling off by wading in our coastal waters the way a child s summer should be! Sessions will be based in Sarasota’s only rainforest, the Ann Goldstein Children’s Rainforest Garden. Ages 6 - 11 Sessions are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Session: Week of June 8 - June 12

Value of Camp: $150/ per week.

Soul Studios Dance Summer Camp

http://www.soulstudiosdance.com/

Dance, music, art, crafts, move and more - an oasis of creativity and fun. There is no place like Soul Studios for summer fun.Camp Dates: June 1-5, June 8-12, June 15-19, June 22-26

Ages 6-12

Value of Camp: $145

Mad Science Camp / Sarasota County Parks & Recreation

Mad Science's unique camp experiences engage children in scientific explorations that are so much fun they will forget they’re actually learning! The selection of events and hands-on activities will make your head spin! Ages 6-13

Grossology June 1-5, 1-4 p.m. at Venice Community Center; discover how gross our amazing bodies are!; Mad Machines and Engineering Mania July 6-10, 9 a.m.-noon at Venice Community Center; whether you love to build things or destroy them, this camp includes lots of both!;NASA Astronaut Training Aug. 3-7, 1-4 p.m. at Colonial Oaks Park; Training-hands-on program designed with NASA explore atmospheric, solar system and space phenomena, forces of flight, living in space and challenges of space travel Red Hot Robots Aug. 3-7, 9 a.m.-noon at Colonial Oaks Park; join us for a week building amazing robots Spy Academy Mission Impossible June 1-5, 9 a.m.-noon at Venice Community Center; decode secret messages, explore the science of metal detection and night vision, gather & analyze evidence Space, Sports and Spies Aug. 10-14, 1-4 pm. at Venice Community Center; learn to be a secret spy sending and breaking codes, learn the science behind sports and secrets to better athletics, launch water rockets

Value of Camp: $156

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Bricks4Kidz /Sarasota Parks & Recreation

Brick-a-palooza-best of the best B4K camps; Clash of the Bricks-gather and battle based on the popular new video game; Comic Creator-explore the world of comic book design, and using software, create your own comic book; NXT Mindstorm-combine LEGOS and robotics(this camp has a $30 upcharge); Mining and Crafting-craft shelters, mobs, critters and tools based on the popular game; Pocket Brick Monsters-get ready for an adventure in the world of Pokemon; Stop, Motion, Animation Camp-script, stage, shoot and produce your own mini-movie using stop-motion animation(this camp has a $30 upcharge); Teenage Brick Turtles-fight crime as you practice engineering building turtles and their sensei. Ages 5-13

Brick-a-Palooza June 1-5, 9 a.m.-noon at Colonial Oaks Park or June 22-26, 9 a.m.-noon at Venice Community Center; Clash of the Bricks Aug. 3-7, 9 a.m.-noon at Venice Community Center; Comic Creator Aug. 10-14 , 1-4 p.m. at Colonial Oaks Park, NXT Mindstorm July 20-24, 1-4 p.m. at Venice Community Center; Mining and Crafting June 22-26, 1-4 p.m. at Venice Community Center; Pocket Brick Monsters July 20-25, 9 a.m.-noon at Venice Community Center; Stop Motion AnimationJune 1-5, 1-4 p.m. at Colonial Oaks Park or Aug. 3-7, 1-4 p.m. at Venice Community Center; Teenage Brick Turtles Aug. 10-14, 9 a.m.-noon at Colonial Oaks Park

Value of Camp: $120

Celsius Tennis Academy Future Champions Summer Tennis Program

http://www.celsiustennis.com/

For players who have basic tennis knowledge including forehand, backhand, serve and volley and want to improve their game. Training includes drills, match play and stroke technique.

Winner will receive three hours a day of tennis, Monday through Thursday, for four weeks during the month of June.

Ages: 6-13

Value of Camp: $850






Rosaire’s Riding Academy Summer Camp

www.Rideapony.com

Daily horseback riding lessons, pony workshop, bare-backing. All adult Staff camp games, animal care and safety class, themed weeks and more. 35 years exp.

Ages: 6 to 15, Cost: $65/day, $285/ week. Auction Winner receives 3 days of horseback riding camp. Aug 10-14.

Dates: weekly June 8 through Aug. 14, excluding the week of

Times: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.Drop off as early as 8 a.m., pick up as late as 4:30 p.m. Aftercare available for an additional charge.

Contact Info: 941-356-3993

Value of Camp: $195

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Island Style Water Marine Explorers and Waterman’s Camp/Sarasota County Parks and Recreation

http://www.islandstylesports.com

SUMMER IN THE PARKS, SNORKEL, KAYAK, SWIM and Explore the wonders of the barrier island marine environment. On kid size equipment and with experienced guides, children will make mini expeditions to sandbars and mangrove islands teeming with marine life and adventure. Paddling the Jim Neville preserve, South Lido Mangrove Forest and Sarasota Bay. Children will become aware of weather, tides and water safety as they build strong bodies and become young watermen and waterwomen.

Certified Paddle Fit trainer, and US Coast Guard Captain, Laurel Kaiser will introduce children to the world of water safety as they embark on daily paddling and snorkelling adventures. Low student to teacher ratio of 1: 8

Water sports specific footwear required. Bring a refillable water bottle, snack, personal sunscreen and a towel.

Ages 8 to 15, 9 am to 12noon

JJune 8-12 at Ted Sperling Park at South Lido Beach, June 29-July 2 at Turtle Beach, July 27-31 at Ted Sperling Park, Aug. 3-7 at Ted Sperling Park, Aug. 10-14 at Ted Sperling Park, Aug. 17-21 at Ted Sperling Park

Value of Camp: $200

Ready, Set, Play at Sun-N-Fun Camp!

http://www.sunnfunfl.com

That’s right! Kids can come and spend every day at Sun-N-Fun and have the best summer ever at Camp Sun-N-Fun. Our mission is to provide each camper with a safe wholesome, fun-filled experience where friendships are built, the mind is stimulated and energy is expended. Parents know how important an active and rewarding summer should be for their kids.

Winner gets a certificate for a week at camp. This can be used for one "themed" week or any 5 individual days throughout the summer.

Check out our FaceBook page at: http://www.facebook.com/Campsunnfun

Sessions: June 3, 2015 to August 14, 2015., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ages: 6-13

Value of Camp: $205


http://www.Rideapony.com

http://www.Rideapony.com





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http://www.facebook.com/Campsunnfun


Sarasota Youth Sailing Summer Camp

http://www.sarasotaysp.com

Sarasota Youth Sailing offers kids ages 5-18 the opportunity to learn to sail on Sarasota Bay. Each class is two weeks long. There is an AM option (9 to 12n) or afternoons from 1 to 4. Classes available for all skill levels! Located at 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy (at Sarasota Sailing Squadron), Sarasota. Just past Mote Marine. Winner must call 504.4236 to officially register, and not do the registration online. Ages: 5-18

Sessions: weeks through June 1 - August 7; 9 am - 4pm

Value of Camp: $350 for two weeks.

BID WITH YOUR FRIENDS! SYS HAS GENEROUSLY DONATED 3 WEEKS OF CAMP

Suzuki Institute Violin and Guitar Camp

http://www.sarasotasuzuki.org

Introduce your child to: Violin, &/or Guitar. Many fun activities. Student does not need their own violin! They may borrow violin for the week and bring it home for practice.

Camp times: 9-12 daily. Please call for details: 941-330-9930.

Sessions: June 1st - June 5th or June 8th - June 12th

Ages: 5 - 10. Cost: $135. ea. week.

Value of Camp: $135

Stacey’s Summer Time Cheer Jam!

Learn Cheers, Dances, Stunts, Tumbling! Big end of camp performance!! Spirit sticks given out daily!! Contact Stacey Horton: (941) 914-1825.

Weekly sessions: June 15 - June 18 or July 27 - July 30

Mon-Thurs. 9am-12pm

Location: Tatum Ridge Elementary School.

Value of Camp: $125






PINE VIEW SUMMER CAMP SPECTACULARSURfit Stand Up Paddleboard/Surfing Camp

http://www.surfitusa.com/surfit-kids/surfit-kids-camp/

Kids will learn stand up paddleboarding,surfing (pending conditions), ocean safety and awareness and marine biology Last year, campers had a great time and all sessions were sold out. The camp is run by two trained lifeguards and Hawaii watermen--both are lifelong surfers and coaches. Aaron Pollard is the head coach and trainer for SURFit's stand up paddleboard surf and racing team.

Forrest Pollard is currently an assistant water polo coach for Dartmouth as well as lifelong surfer, first aid and CPR instructor and lifeguard.

An additional coach will be hired to make sure the student to coach ratio is kept at about 1:6 Ocean safety and awareness are key lessons taught at camp as is marine biology.

SURFit provides all equipment, coaches are professional watermen (lifeguards, water polo coaches, surf coaches) Camper needs to bring water, sunscreen and snack Spring breakers will need to bring a couple of snacks and lunch.

Camp Dates:

*June 1-June 5th: Siesta Key Beach (4 day camp

*June 8th-June 12th: Siesta Key Beach

*June 15th-June 19th: Siesta Key Beach

*June 22nd- June 26th: Lido Beach Park

*June 29 - July 3 (4 days) Lido Beach Park

*July 6th-July 10th: Lido Beach Park

*July 13th-July 17th: Lido Beach Park

*July 20tht-July 24th: Turtle Beach

*July 27th-July 31st: Nokomis Beach

*August 3rd-August 7th: Venice Beach * August 10 - August 14th: Siesta Key Beach

Age requirements for Summer Camp: 6-14 (they break kids up into groups so the older kids get to do more and spend more time on the water).

Value of Camp: $185

BID WITH YOUR FRIENDS! SURFIT HAS GENEROUSLY DONATED 4 CAMP SESSIONS

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Sarasota YMCA - Camp Discovery

http://www.thesarasotay.org

Camp Incredible is based at the Triad School and the Teen Center (see registration for specific dates and locations). Camp Incredible staff help campers build friendships, and new skills while participating in weekly themes, specialty camps and field trips. Trying new activities and honing favorites while belonging to a positive and fun camp environment is an important part of the Camp Incredible experience. Camp Discovery at the Evalyn Sadlier Jones Branch YMCA (8301 Potter Park Drive) incorporates life skills with fun activities like arts and crafts, outdoors games, team building and more. Outdoor Expeditions Camp includes climbing the Y s alpine tower and Carolina Climbing Wall and hiking. The Outdoor Expedition Camps will also have more field trips added such as Tree Umph, Sky Zone, Bounce Down Under and more.Winner receives a one week session of camp. Dates run from:

June 1-August 14, 2015.

Value of Camp: $165






PINE VIEW SUMMER CAMP SPECTACULARVenice Youth Boating Association Summer Learn to Sail Camp

http://www.veniceyouthboatingassociation.com

Venice Youth Boating - Summer Learn to Sail Camp, instructing young sailors since 1952, US Sailing Certified Instructors, great fun and safety-first sailing in Roberts Bay, VYBA is conveniently located on the grounds of the Venice Yacht Club. Parents can schedule a ride along on coach boats.

Get out on the water this summer and learn to sail at Venice Youth Boating! Our camps are two weeks long with the choice of morning OR afternoon sessions running from 9-12 and 1-4 respectively. We offer beginning, intermediate and advanced classes with U.S. Sailing certified instructors. Our camps are open to the public ages 9-18.

Camp Dates: Weekly from June 8 - August 25th

9 a. m -12 noon or 1 pm - 4 pm

For additional information: Peter Eduardo, Director TEL: 941-468-1719. Or visit Facebook Page: VYBA Venice Youth Boating

Value of Camp: $300

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Camp Incredible is based at the Triad School and the Teen Center (see registration for specific dates and locations). Camp Incredible staff help campers build friendships, and new skills while participating in weekly themes, specialty camps and field trips. Trying new activities and honing favorites while belonging to a positive and fun camp environment is an important part of the Camp Incredible experience. Camp Discovery at the Evalyn Sadlier Jones Branch YMCA (8301 Potter Park Drive) incorporates life skills with fun activities like arts and crafts, outdoors games, team building and more. Outdoor Expeditions Camp includes climbing the Y s alpine tower and Carolina Climbing Wall and hiking. The Outdoor Expedition Camps will also have more field trips added such as Tree Umph, Sky Zone, Bounce Down Under and more.Winner receives a one week session of camp. Dates run from:

June 1-August 14, 2015.

Value of Camp: $165

Children's Acting/Improv Creativity Workshop at Florida Studio Theater

http://www.floridastudiotheatre.org/

Florida Studio Theatre offers many different Summer Camps! The winner of this camp will get a terrific introduction to Florida Studio Theatre, or a fun-filled warm up for a longer camp The Improvisation Creativity workshop is a one week camp full of creative play, art activities, song, dance, movement and IMPROV!

Hours 10:00 am - 3:30 pm

Camp Dates:

June 1- June 5, or

June 29 - July 3

Value of Camp: $150









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Sarasota Orchestra's Summer Music Camp

http://www.sarasotaorchestra.org/education/programs/summer-music-camp

This three-week fun-filled musical learning experience is open to students of all abilities Activities for string, woodwind, brass and percussion students include daily rehearsals in a large ensemble, a technique class and skill-building in an elective class

June 29 - July 17, 2015

*Strings 9:00-11:30 (students must have completed 2nd grade)

*Band 1:00-3:30 (students must have completed 5th grade)

Value of Camp: $280

SIGN UP WITH FRIENDS! SARASOTA ORCHESTRA HAS GENEROUSLY DONATED 4 CAMP SESSIONS!

Venice Theater Summer Camp: Grades 1 and 2


TheatreFest Grades 1-2

Foundations for the Littlest Stars - For students who are going into grades 1 & 2. Class demonstration on MainStage. Theatre fun for little ones Children rotate daily between singing, dancing, creative dramatics and technical theatre.

Two-weeks: July 14 - July 24, from 1:00 - 4:00 daily

Value of Camp: $220

Little Theatre Intro Week at Florida Studio Theater


Florida Studio Theatre offers various Summer Camps. This camp is an exploration of all aspects of the theatre, for our youngest theatre artists This class includes acting, movement, music, dance, and visual art projects led by theatre professionals. Culminates in an Open Class for family and friends.

Camp dates:

June 1- June 5, or

June 29 - July 3 / 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Prerequisite: Must be a Kindergarten graduate.

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Pine View Speech and Debate

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Business Partner

April's Business Partner in the Spotlight is Laura Ter Doest, PhD, Realtor, affiliated with

Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate’s Siesta Key Office. Laura's daughter

Nicole is a Pine View student in the 6th grade.

Laura has long been an active participant in Pine View events and

committees. She has been a PVA member since

2011, a PVA committee chair since 2012, and a PVA board member since 2013. She is currently a member of the School Advisory Council (SAC). In the past she has volunteered to assist in classroom activities and field trips, and served as liaison to the Pine View Student Wellness committee.

As co-chair of the PVA STEM Committee Laura has been instrumental in developing a STEM resource website and a STEM grant committee, and acts as liaison to the Middle School Robotics Club. The PVA STEM Committee is currently planning a Science Fair Resource Night to help support Pine View students interested in science fair participation in 2015 and beyond.

Laura has been Chair of the PVA Shade Committee since 2012. This committee contributed to the planning and funding of Pine View School’s large beautiful sunshade covering the elementary playground. This was a true public/private collaboration combining financial support from Pine View School, local foundations, and more than 100 Pine View families. The committee is currently involved in planning and fundraising for an additional

shade to cover one of Pine View's athletic courts. Laura was also the co-chair and official contact person for PVA’s participation in the

2014 Giving Challenge. In this online giving event, PVA raised more than $37,000 in donations and matching funds for STEM equipment needs at Pine View. Laura currently serves on the committee organizing PVA’s participation in the 2015 Giving Challenge, to be held on September 1 & 2, 2015.

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Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

The Scholastic Art Awards has released the National winners, which include two Pine View students. Since 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have recognized the vision, ingenuity, and talent of our nation’s youth, and provided opportunities for creative teens to be celebrated.

Courtney Allen, Alana Giarrano, and Sydney Straschnov received Silver Key awards for poetry. Peper Langhout received a Silver Key for her critical essay and Emma Hollingsworth received a Silver Key for flash fiction. Emma also received honorable mention for her personal essay/memoir and a different flash fiction, while Peper received an honorable mention for another critical essay.

Gold Medal for Mallori Johnson - photograph - Drifting - Pine View Junior

Silver Medal - Elena Bodor - Sculpture - Robotic Guy - Pine View 8th grade

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The John D. Woolever History Club of Pine View School

Proudly presents its annual school-wide simulation for

2015, scheduled for Tuesday, April 7th, 2015

A Renaissance Experience

Enjoy an abridged Shakespearean production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Visit our Renaissance Village: interact with merchants, traders, skilled craftsmen and

women, entertainers and scoundrels! Hair braiding and wreath-making available.

Experience an English tavern, enjoy a sample of Renaissance fare, and interact with

the Bard himself, William Shakespeare!

Elementary and middle school students are invited to participate in the following

craft opportunities:

Experience Michelangelo’s challenge in painting the Sistine Chapel. Create a simulated piece of “stained glass” in our glass workshop.

Visit our Renaissance Museum:

Our docents will take you on a tour of some of the greatest artwork and inventions of the time. Learn more about the imagination of Leonardo da Vinci, a true “Renaissance Man!”

Enjoy roving entertainers, and dozens of notable Renaissance characters who will

roam the campus sharing their stories.

History Club Donations Wanted

The following is a list of donations we need to bring it all together, and anything you can donate is a huge help! Please send donations to either the front office or to Mrs. Regan’s room, #409, with returnable donations clearly labeled. If you have any questions, or wish to offer your help, please email Mrs. Regan at [email protected].

Food: Honey, sugar, tea; apple juice, white and red grape juice, apples, beef jerky, grapes, bakery bread (bring juices, honey, sugar, tea, and beef jerky at any time; please bring apples, grapes, cheeses and bakery bread the day before)

Cardboard; pieces/sheets of ¼” plywood; wooden crates

Cloth (All kinds, clean and lightly used please!); muslin fabric, burlap material

Small artificial flowers and other greenery; Ribbon (solid colors, any widths)

Plastic fruits, vegetables

Fair vendor tents to borrow

Renaissance Costuming (Armor, Wooden Swords, Headdresses, etc.)

Building Supplies (Tape, Plain Tailgating Tents, Table Cloths, Spray Paint, Foldable Tables/Chairs, Rope, Wood, Glass, Metals, etc.)

Crafting Supplies: packages of multicolored tissue paper, packages of large black construction paper; small watercolor paint sets (Crayola type) If you would prefer to make a monetary donation to help us purchase supplies,

checks should be made payable to “Pine View School,” attn.: History Club simulation. Any amount is greatly appreciated.


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2015 AP Exam Schedule

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Spring FSA Testing Schedule

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EOC & LEOC Testing Schedule

Teachers have the option of administering Term Final exams. However, all teachers

in the same course must be consistent in scheduling or not scheduling exams.

Teachers must clearly communicate to parents and students how Term Finals will be factored into their semester grades (EOCs factored into their final grade). All teachers teaching the same course must be consistent with the Term Final % weight.

The regular schedule of classes will be followed with the exception of those students taking an EOC.

Other than studying for Term Finals, no homework may be assigned May 21-May 28. For students with semester courses, no homework may be assigned May 21. This includes long-term projects and studying for a daily quiz or test. All long-term projects should be due the week of May 18.

All semester courses must schedule their exams on the assigned day, May 22. Students with multiple courses in a particular discipline should make arrangements with teachers about the scheduling of those exams.

World Language Department reserves the right to interchange the “listening” and the “written” portion of their exam during the two assigned dates.

Students with multiple World Languages should coordinate with their World Language teacher to schedule their exam during May 22 or May 28.

Humanities includes art, music, PE, and technology courses.

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“Portable Pulitzer Prize

Writers”

Summer Camp

June 15-18 2015, 9-12 am

Mobile Learning Cottage

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Writing with tips and techniques to

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Favorite Teacher Contest Many students from Pine View

entered their teachers in the My Favorite Teacher Contest hosted by Barnes and Noble. Pine View students Julie Kourelakos, Western Trandem, and Alana Sotolongo will be receiving an honorable mention along with their nominated teachers Mr. Dacey and Mrs. Squires who will also be honored.

Entries were judged on the compelling nature of the teacher’s qualities, the sincerity of the student’s appreciation and the quality of expression and writing.

They will be recognized at an event at the Sarasota Barnes & Noble where they all will receive a special award acknowledging their achievements with a certificate of recognition at the Sarasota store during the ceremony for the winning teacher.

The reception will be Wednesday April 15th @ 5:30 PM Please join us. Students will read their essays to their favorite teachers! It will be a night to remember!

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Pine View Sports Camps School’s Out Volleyball Camp

Grades 3-7 June 8-11

Time 8:30-11:30 am

Schools Out’s Basketball Camp Boys and Girls

June 15-18 Time: 8:30-11:30 am

Contact: Coach DiGiacomo [email protected]

Handouts are in front office or Online under PV Sports


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FBLA

Winners

Congratulate the members of Pine View’s FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) for their wins at the District Leadership Conference.

Lexi Hart and Olivia Campbell - 1st

place for

Emerging Business Issues

Ben Lima – 2nd place for Economics

Samuel Cacioppo – 4th place for Economics

Eliza Quillen - 1st place for Introduction to Business

Katherine Salvatori – 2nd place for Future Business Leader

Jacob Evans – 1st place for Business Law

Blake Jackson - 2nd place for Business Law

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History Fair Winners Congratulations to the following students who competed in the Sarasota County History

Fair and will be going on to the Florida State History Fair Competition in Tallahassee:

Group Website:

First Place: Aravind Byju, Aria Pegah, Zachary Jordan, Austin Rockwood and Jacob Evans. "Giving Them Hope: Harvey Milk and the Continuing Struggle for Equality"

Group Exhibit:

First Place: Samantha Cahoone and Mikaelyn Pavlisin. "Something for the Girls: The Leadership and Legacy of Juliette Gordon Low"

Second Place: Broderick MrCurdy, Andrea Munoz and Gabriela Munoz. "Osceola: Leadership and Legacy Shrouded in Myth and Legend"

Group Documentary:

First Place: Natalie Brokate, Esther Clode, Meghana Krishnakumar, Mira Chauhan and Marinna Okawa. "Dr. John Elmendorf: A Pillar of Innovation, Education, and Determination"

Historical Paper:

First Place: Blake Jackson. "The Legacy of Neurosurgery: Harvey Cushing"

Individual Performance:

First Place: Grace Wickerson. "Chien-Shiung Wu: The First Lady of Physics"

The theme this year is "The

Individual in History: Leadership and Legacy." There were many more participants at the county level this year, which made this a tougher competition.

A huge "THANK YOU" goes to Cathy Hollar who guided a number of middle school students in developing projects for the Junior Division competition. This effort, requiring an incredible amount of extra time on Cathy's part, provided the students with an invaluable learning experience.

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2015 Earth Day at Pine View is

Almost Here! April 22, 2015

The Sustainability @ Pine View Core Team planning for our third-annual Earth Day at Pine View celebration is well underway. This year promises to be another exciting celebration where students come out to the Pine View Quad to have fun and learn about ways to protect our environment and live sustainably. The celebration is held during the three lunch periods on Wednesday, April 22nd…the same day that Earth Day events and festivities are held around the globe.

We invite students to come out during their lunch periods and participate at the activity tables, learn about the sustainability projects at PV, and see the sustainability art work that fellow students have been creating. You can find out more about S@PV on the Pine View web-site. The Sustainability@Pine View link is under the “Academics” tab on the front page. For a better idea about what our event is like, watch the great YouTube video that was professionally produced after the 2013 Earth Day celebration. You can search YouTube for “Pine View School Earth Day” or navigate there through the S@PV web-site.

We can’t wait to see you at our Earth Day at Pine View celebration!

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PV Pride

Pine View Pride rewards our Pine View Honor students for their hard work and dedication to obtaining good grades. PV Pride was held on November 21, 2014 and February 13, 2015 for the first and second quarters, respectively. Over 2,300 awards were distributed for the first two grading periods to approximately 80% of those students eligible to receive an award.

For the first two PV Pride events this school year, high school student awards have included breakfast (Dunkin’ Donuts Valentine’s specialties were a wonderful treat), lunch (PDQ’s hot catered meals were a huge hit), AMC movie passes and Starbucks gift cards. Middle school student awards have included lunch, Keva Juice smoothies, and customized Pine View gifts (frisbees, bottle chillers, baseball caps, foam footballs and backpacks). Elementary school selections have included Keva Juice smoothies, Whole Foods frozen fruit bars and the customized Pine View gifts.

We would like to thank: PDQ, Dunkin’ Donuts, Whole Foods, Keva Juice, Einstein Bros., Jersey Mikes, Geckos and Applebees for their generosity and donations this year; PVA for funding our awards; all of our parent volunteers for helping us distribute awards on PV Pride Day; Rachel North Zipay for administering Sign-Up Genius to help us recruit volunteers; Lisa Matthews, who passed us the baton this year, but is still very much involved; and finally, Pine View administration for your help and support, with special thanks to Gena Bufkin for compiling our student lists each

quarter and Pauline Sarkozy for setting up all of our tables, signage, etc. We couldn’t pull off these successful events without you all!

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PV Pride for the third quarter will be held on Friday, April 24, 2015. We are always in need of parent volunteers. It’s a fun and rewarding day for students and volunteers alike, so please contact us if you are able to help in any way for any amount of time or are willing to donate goods or services.

Your PV Pride Co-Chairs: Murielle Blake, [email protected] Suzanne Douglas, [email protected] Renata Gaertner, [email protected]



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Choir News from Seth Gardner

Thursday, April 30, 2015 Spring Choral Concert PV Auditorium 7:00pm

Mr. G’s Podium:

I am so excited to announce that all of the Pine View Choirs did very well at the Florida Vocal Association’s Music Performance Assessment at North Port High School. The students were adjudicated by three judges in performance and one judge in sight-reading (SR). If a choir received a “Superior” from a judge, it is like getting a “5” on FSA (FCAT) and an “Excellent” is like getting a “4”. If a group gets three or four “Superiors”, the overall rating is “Superior”.

I am really excited to announce that the Pine View Middle School Choir received a “Superior” rating from every judge! I am over the moon! This the first time a MS Choir has participated in MPA from Pine View!

Here are the results:

HS Combined Chorus (Vocal & Ensemble & High School Chorus) = Excellent

Judge 1= Superior Judge 2 = Excellent

Judge 3 = Excellent SR Judge = Superior Vocal Ensemble =

Excellent (SO CLOSE!) Judge 1 = Superior Judge 2 = Excellent Judge 3 = Excellent SR Judge = Excellent HS Chorus = Excellent Judge 1= Excellent Judge 2 = Excellent Judge 3 = Excellent SR Judge = Superior MS Chorus = SUPERIOR Judge 1 = Superior Judge 2 = Superior Judge 3 = Superior SR Judge = Superior I want to thank the parents for

all of their support. We had many awesome chaperones! I want to thank the Pine View Staff for their flexibility this week, allowing students to make up tests and attend combined rehearsals. The administration here at Pine View is amazing and I have felt nothing but support from the moment I stepped on this campus. Finally, all of this is impossible without the incredibly talent students I “GET” to teach every single day.

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PVA would like to thank the following Peramathon 2015 Volunteers:

Aileen Newell Allison Silver Schwartz

Ann Sensenbrenner Anne Friedland

April Bell Barabara Czarnecki Camilla Mankovich

Cara Radovich Cheryl Track

Christie Lewis Coquina Homer

Cynthia Wozniak Daisy Delgado-Live Daniela Sentealrio

Emily Morgan Ghadir Irshaid Gretchen Hack Hardy Schwartz

Heather Field Heather Todd Ilene Balzan

Ingrid Schneider Isa Chauhan Isa Lambert

Jacqueline Florio Jane Harris Jenn Ayer

Jennifer Cushman Katherine Leaver

Kimberly Martinez Kristen Williams

Larry Schuh

Laura Dougherty Laura Valek

Lesley France Leslie Korff Lisa Stern

Lisette Grieco Malin Selberg

Marcella Benitez Maria Martin

Megan Nisberg Michelle Halbreich

Miyoshi Szczepaniuk Nada Sibinkic

Nicole Roscioli-Barran Nora Lynch

Priscilla Adams Priyanka Gupta

Rachel North Zipay Rebecca Shotts

Renata Gaertner Robin Peterson

Sara Winer Shirley Laureno Sonal Kapadia

Susan Tagle Tansy English Thomas Clay

Tung Tran Veronica Genta

Viktoriya Postranecka Vimal Patel

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Special thanks to the following PV and PVA members:

Alex Merkher Camille Cline

Dr. Stephen Covert Eric Waite

Gena Bufkin Jo Davidsmeyer Laureen Martel Mae Isaacson Misty Tucak

Natalie Merkher The PV front office and all their volunteers!

And to all the families’ members that came to cheer our runners!

We appreciate your assistance and support.

Aurelie Vandenbroek & Karen Kirsch Peramathon Co-Chairs

Quick note from one of our sponsor:

www.anniesbuyingclub.com

Annie's Buying Club was honored to nourish our children after

their run in the Peramathon with fresh delicious organic fruit. We invite you to join the Club!

www.anniesbuyingclub.com

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More Contest Winners

Pen Women

The following seniors were winners in the Letter Awards from the Sarasota Branch of Pen Women.

1st Place Laura Hand Zeusophobia 2rd Place Amanda Marsh The Circus Merit Award Emma Butturonia Sanctuary of Words Merit Award Alana Giarrano My Body is a Canvas The following Pine View students were winners in the Pen Women Art Scholarship:

Elizabeth Cai-Pippin - $1000,

Anneliese Hardman - first place, $500

Zoe Bowden 3rd place, $250.

Creative Communication

Olivia Mason (pictured right) is a Top Ten Essay winner for Creative Communication for her essay: Pink Warrior. She won a $25 check and will be published in their Fall essay publication.

Poetry Out Loud

Laura Hand went to Tallahassee to compete in the state competition for Poetry Out Loud on February 28th. She placed 14th out of 62 contestants and she wishes to inform us that the judges thought she was the best dressed!

Model United Nations

Please congratulate our PV Model United Nations students who attended FHSMUN States in Altamonte Springs near Orlando and earned the following awards:

Alexandra Knapp – Best Delegate GA2 Samuel Winegar – Best Delegate Ad-Hoc Maddy Kausel – Best Delegate – UNESCO Johathan Mitchell – Best Delegate UNEP Jordan Phillips – Best Delegate WHO

Honorable mention for Delegation – Romania, represented by Jonah Mundi, Claire Shiparski, Tim Myrni, Megan Fowler and Alex Anacki.

Distinguished Delegation – Egypt – represented by William Zelin and Josh Wolff Outstanding/Best Delegation – India –(3rd in the state) represented by Liza Williams,

Hunter Hampton, Ben Lima, Matthew Putnam, and Sahil Pankhanyia - Argentina –(1st in the state) represented by Alexandra Knapp, Samuel Winegar, Alisse

Palmer, Maddy Kausel, Jonathan Mitchell, Jordan Phillips, Peper Langhout, and Samuel Cacioppo.

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Book Exchange Benefits Charity Pine View Elementary students participated in a Book Exchange to support the All Faiths

Food Bank on February 19th. Students donated non-perishable food items as entry tickets to participate in a gently loved book exchange.

The final count was over 500 items of food were donated to All Faiths Food Bank! Students shared a love of reading by trading their books with others and demonstrated social responsibility as community service to support the All Faiths Food Bank.

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American Math Competition The American Mathematics Competition (AMC10/12A) was given to 36 9-12 graders

on February 3. Dedicated to strengthening the mathematical capabilities of our nation’s youth, the AMC program identifies, recognizes, and rewards excellence in mathematics through a series of national contests.

Every year, at thousands of schools in every state, more than 350,000 students are presented with a set of questions rich in content, designed to make them think and sure to leave them talking.

AMC 10A:

Jackie Cetola, Livia Qoshe, Zachary Raad, Joseph Flahavan, Alyx Reckahn, Rachel Galindo, Slynia Shi, Dylan Hull, Chelsea Singleton, Ashley James, Gabriel von Kessel, Soumya Kona, William Wang, Brandon Lo, Joshua Wolff, Celeena Memon, Connor Wozniak, Emily Zezas

AMC 12A:

Aravind Byju, Axel Martin. Max Chern, Parker Mason, Michael Dirr, Andrew Fetigan, Vaisakh Nair, Alex Fong, Christopher Newell, Nicholas Pelisek, Shawn Huang, Caleb Proffitt, Thomas Junker, Peter Scherbak, Jeevesh Konuru, Alex Sosa, Lisa Liu, Chloe Thacker

Caleb Proffitt (pictured right) qualified to go on and take the prestigious four-hour American Invitational Mathematics Exam (AIME) on March 19, 2015.

Pine View College Night 2015

Please join us on Thursday, April 2nd from 6:30-8:10 pm in the

Pine View auditorium for the 2015 College Night. The general session and workshops to follow will consider various aspects of the college search and application process. Important timelines, information related to Naviance and the PV website, standardized testing, college costs and affordability, and more will be shared.

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Moody’s Math Challenge The problem this year was: “STEM Sells: What is Higher Education Really Worth?”

Two teams from Pine View, Team Jukeboxes and Team Torus de Force, competed Both teams produced a 19-page paper in 14 hours on March 1. Both teams made it through triage which means they are in the top 201 teams nationwide out of 1128 teams that sent in a viable solution.

Team Jukeboxes (Nick Pelisek, Caleb Proffitt, Aravind Byju, Grace Wickerson and Marcel Griffioen) won Honorable Mention, top 5%, which comes with $1000 scholarship money to be split among team members. Congratulations to both teams on a job well done!

Moody's Mega Math Challenge is a mathematical modeling contest for high school students sponsored by The Moody's Foundation and organized by SIAM. The M3 Challenge spotlights applied mathematics as a powerful problem-solving tool, as a viable and exciting profession, and as a vital contributor to advances in an increasingly technical society. The contest introduces high school students to applied mathematics by giving them an opportunity to work in teams to tackle a real-world problem under time and resource constraints akin to those faced by industrial applied mathematicians.

Both teams picture above: Peter Scherbak, Shawn Huang, Zackary Corbett, Jenny Li, Caleb Proffitt, Aravind Byju, Marcel Griffioen, Nicholas Pelisek, Grace Wickerson, absent: Parker Mason

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Application for NEW PSAT/SAT REVIEW COURSE 2015 FOR PINE VIEW CLASS OF 2017 ONLY

(Must be a PV junior 2015-2016) English section: Dr. Neal Schleifer Math section: Chris DeVeau

The cost of this class is $360 which includes workbooks and snacks. Important dates:

• The bottom part of this application form is due to Mrs. DeVeau, portable 26, by Thursday, April 30, 2015. This does not guarantee you a spot in the PSAT class. Class slots will be filled in the order of registrations received by Mrs. DeVeau.

• A $360 check made out to Pine View will be due with the application to Mrs. DeVeau, Portable 26, by Thursday, April 30, 2015.

Fall 2015PSAT/SAT REVIEW CLASSCalendar

Day 1 Sat. Aug. 1 or Sun. Aug. 2 8am – 1:00 Day 2 Sat. Aug. 8 or Sun. Aug. 9 8am - noon Day 3 Sat. Aug. 15 or Sun. Aug. 16 8am - noon Day 4 Sat. Aug. 22 or Sun. Aug. 23 8am - noon Day 5 Sat. Aug. 29 or Sun. Aug. 30 8am - noon Day 6 Sat. Sept. 19 or Sun. Sept. 20 8am – 12:30 Day 7 Sat. Oct. 3 or Sun. Oct. 4 8am – 10:00

Real PSAT on Wednesday, October 14, 2015--Details from Guidance.

-------------------------Fold and tear here. Keep top portion on your calendar.------------------

Name __________________________ Saturday class / Sunday class (must be a PV junior 2015-2016) Circle one Phone # ________________ e-mail address_______________________ (please write clearly) I promise to take this class seriously and complete all assigned work. I understand that registration is a commitment that takes up a seat in the class and an obligation to attend all sessions. _________________________________ signature of student Please check here if you have any medical issues and explain for emergency purposes only. Return bottom portion along with your check made out to Pine View to Mrs. DeVeau in portable 26 (not her mailbox) by Thursday, April 30, 2015.

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4th Grade Trip to

O'Brien Farms

The trip was awesome. The kids learned about bees from a master beekeeper, learned all about hydroponics and things that are grown locally, and picked and brought home their very own strawberries. It was a great day!

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Media Center NewsSSYRA (Sunshine State Young Readers Awards)

April 15th will be the final day for students to submit completed gold forms for the SSYRA program. Remember, students must have read 3 or more SSYRA books to be invited to the pizza party and qualify to vote for their favorite book.

We will tally and log the number of books read by each student and get right on to the Pizza Party planning

The program has been especially successful this year. Participation has increased from 25 students last year to 85 this year, 51 of which have read three or more SSYRA books.

Student Art Display Case

Kaya Vagts grade 4 (written by Kaya)

I started to work on art when I was very young. My artwork started out as very abstract items that make no sense to me right now. Now, I enjoy drawing fairies, animals and people. Now my art is more understandable and convincing than before. When I was young, art was just something that I did. Recently I was inspired by books and things I found online. I also like using a mixture of fine tip markers and colored pencils.

Hailey Balzan grade 4 (written by Hailey)

I have always loved to draw even before I was in preschool. My cousin, Amanda, is a professional artist. She gave me some tips and tricks on drawing. I really enjoy drawing in my free time. I attend an art camp every summer. Whenever I free draw it’s usually animals, especially dogs and cats. I hope you like my drawings!

Giovanni Brunetti grade 4

Giovanni has enjoyed drawing since he was very little. He has learned a lot about drawing from his father who is also an artist. Giovanni prefers to draw animals and mythical creatures using pencil. Giovanni and his dad watch for animals in nature, take photos and use those to draw from. The animals featured here were all seen in his yard with the exception of the owl which was a sculpture.

Madison Zoernack grade 4

Madison started drawing when she was only 4 years old. Her older brother taught her a tracing technique, but she has always preferred creating her own drawings. Madison usually uses only a pencil, but sometimes adds color with colored pencils.

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Wilborn Family Sue Keating and Norm Worthington

The Burroughs Family The Family of Milo Ruffing

The Patrice Family The Niffenegger Family

Mercado – Pastorizo Family Family of Danny Marousis

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Family of Danny Marousis The Kourelakos Family The Joerger Family

The Jemison Family The Ippolito Family The Daly Family

Luis & Nikki Chu

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Literacy Tips by Pine View Literacy Team

It is commonly understood that the more children read, the better readers they become. The more enjoyable the reading, the more they will stick with it. Parents and teachers can help support a child’s literacy by providing a variety of reading material. One excellent source of quick and entertaining reading is a magazine. Sometimes kids just want something they can read quickly to keep them occupied and entertained for a brief period of time – magazines will do the trick. Below are several lists of magazines for various age groups and interests.

These magazines are designed for the child in the pre-literacy or early literacy stage (ages 3-6). They contain stories, poems, and riddles designed to be read aloud. This helps foster a love of learning in the young child.

Ladybug (short stories and poems) Click (science, art, nature and environmental issues) The following magazines are well suited for the young independent readers (ages 6-9). The length

and topics of the stories are perfect for supporting independent reading and maintaining an interest in reading.

Ask (science, history, inventors, and artists) Spider (stories, poems, activities along with illustrations by famous children’s artists) Appleseeds (cultural and historical topics) Highlights (a wide variety of literature to appeal to all interests) Ranger Rick (animals and nature) This list provides magazines that are perfect for the pre-teen to young teen age group (ages 9-13).

These magazines provide wonderful articles about topics that are of interest to this age group. MUSE (science and art articles peppered with edgy jokes) Cricket (high quality fiction and non-fiction stories with humorous commentary with each story) DIG (the magazine gets its title from “dig sites”, read articles about history and archaeology) FACES (learn about people, places and culture around the world) Odyssey (explore science and how it relates to our everyday life) Cobblestone (interesting articles on American hist ory) Creative Kids (stories, games and puzzles written by kids for kids) National Geographic World (natural history, science, and outdoor interests) Owl: The Discovery Magazine for Kids (science, nature, and technology) Skipping Stones (multicultural stories) Sports Illustrated for Kids (articles about professional and amateur sports) Stone Soup (poems, stories and expository pieces written by kids) Time for Kids (weekly news magazine featuring current events around the world) US Kids (historical stories presenting in an appealing manner for this age group) The following list provides magazines that are geared to the teenage group (ages 13+). These

magazines tend to focus on specific topics of interest such as sports, fashion, electronics, or current events in the news.

CICADA (thought-provoking stories and poetry written about teens for teens) Merlyn’s Pen (stories and poems written by teens) Electronic Gaming Monthly (up-to-date information on video games) ESPN Magazine (latest sports information) GL (formerly Girl’s Life, advice for girls on school, family, and friends) Mad (humorous satire) Seventeen (fashion and beauty magazine for girls)

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Mallori Johnson made and brought in a pumpkin pie and a cherry pie to share with her Trig class to celebrate Pi Day

Middle School Math Transition Instructors: Mr. Folts & Mrs. Spielman

Our goal is to help prepare incoming 6th grade students for the transition to Pine View’s accelerated math curriculum. Data from student placement tests is used to create differentiated lessons based on critical 6th grade skills & to remediate skill deficits.

o When: Session A: June 22 – June 25 Session B: June 29 – July 2

o Where: Pine View School, Portable TBA

o Time: Monday through Thursday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

o Cost: $260. per session / $500. both sessions

6th Grade Math

5th Grade Math

Mallori Johnson made and brought in a pumpkin pie and a cherry pie to share with her Trig class to celebrate Pi Day

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Advertise Your Business in Pine Views Pine Views provides a fantastic and targeted opportunity to promote your business,

organization, or club to more than 2,000 of Pine View’s families, faculty, staff, and business owners. Pine Views is a popular, must-read resource for Pine View families. Most families read it cover to cover! And advertising in Pine Views not only provides a unique opportunity to communicate with our families, business owners, and staff but has the added benefit of supporting Pine View School. Plus, PV families are incredibly loyal to the businesses that support our school. All advertisements and payments must be received by the 10th of the month to be included in the following month’s issue. Pine Views is published by PVA and provided free to every student family.

Ad sizes available (please check appropriate box)

Full Page $500.00 (approximately 7.5” x 10”) ½ Page $300.00 (approximately 7.5” x 5”) ¼ Page $175.00 (approximately 4.5” tall and 3.867” wide) Business Card $100.00 (approximately 2.25” tall and 3.867” wide) Banner $100.00 (approximately .859” tall and 7.624” wide)

Name of Business: ______________________________________________ Business Address: ______________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________ Business Phone: _______________________________________________ Contact Person: ________________________________________________ Check #: ____________ (Please write “Pine Views” on your check and envelope) Which month(s) do you want your ad to run? ____________________________ Are you interested in becoming a Pine View Business Partner? YES NO (circle one)

Make checks payable to: Pine View Association Mail check to: Pine View Association/Pine Views, 1 Python Path, Osprey FL 34229 Submit camera-ready ad (high-res PDF or high-res JPEG) to: [email protected] Questions: email PVA Publications Director Cliff Menezes [email protected] or

941-586-3510

Thank you for supporting Pine View School Pine View Association 1 Python Path Osprey FL 34229 (941) 486-2001



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PVA will be holding Board elections on April 7th and we thank everyone who supports our students and teachers! The meeting is 7:00 pm in the Student Union and everyone is welcome!

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Summer Camp Spectacular!