Pinewood Pawprints, October 30, 2015

PAWPRINTS Pinewood Elementary School eNewsletter Mounds View School School District Mounds View District October 30, 30, 2015 2015 October Principal - Allie Storti

4th grade Kindness Retreat 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.

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.

Road Construction 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.

Reaching Out To Help Others 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.

Operation Joy 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.

Bring A Can! Ralph Reeder Food Shelf Program When you come to the parade on Friday, October 30th, please bring 1-2 nonperishable food items as a donation. Place your items in the containers by the front door.

Help us reach our goal of 500 items.

Pass It Along

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 PassIt-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-9:00am

November 3

Chess Club

8:15am-9:00am

November 5

Family Library Night

5:00pm-7:00pm

November 5-8 Music Man (Irondale HS) November 6

NO SCHOOL

November 9

Spanish Club

November 10 Chess Club

Times vary

8:00am-9:00am 8:15am-9:00am

November 12 Common Curriculum Night 4:20pm-7:20pm November 12 Family Library Night

5pm-7pm

November 16 Spanish Club

8:00am-9:00am

November 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

All you need to know about the PINEWOOD FALL PARADE Costume Information When?

Where?

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

1. Make sure your costume is easy to WALK in 2. 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

Early Dismissal Information *** 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 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

Parking for the Fall Parade 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 55112 651-621-7500 Fax: 651-621-7505