PAWPRINTS Pinewood Pinewood Elementary Elementary School School eNewsletter eNewsletter Mounds Mounds View View School School District District November 16,2015 2015 October 30, Principal - Allie Storti
Picture Retakes Just a reminder that 1st grade through 5th grade picture retake day is Thursday, November 19 in the Multi Purpose Room, starting at 9:30.
Thanksgiving Break No school the week of November 23-November 27 See you back at school on Monday, November 30th.
Kindergarten retakes are on Friday, November 20 starting at 9:30am
Parent and Community Seminar “Bullying: What you should do to be an advocate for your child?” Speaker Cheryl Greene, Bully Prevention Specialist, is an educational consultant and nationally certified Olweus bullying prevention trainer. In this seminar, we talk about: *De#ining bullying behavior *Con#lict vs Bullying *Roles individuals play when bullying occurs
*Empowering bystanders When: November 17
6pm-7:30pm
We are sorry to say that the “STOP BULLYING” seminar scheduled for November 17 has been cancelled. We are trying to reschedule and will keep you posted as we hear more. If you are in need of immediate information on bullying, a good resource is http:// www.stompoutbullying.org/ . However, if you need speciMic information or are aware of bullying happening within your school, please contact your school social worker.
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.
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 Pass-ItAlong 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 November 16 Spanish Club
8:00am-9:00am
November 17 Chess Club
8:15am-9:15am
November 17 Bullying Seminar (cancelled) November 19 Grades 1-5 Picture Retakes 9:30am-12pm November 19 Family Library Night
5pm-7pm
November 19 PTA Meeting
6pm-7pm
November 20 Kindergarten Picture Retakes 9:30am-12pm November 23 No School November 24 No School November 25 No School November 26 No School
Happy Thanksgiving
November 27 No School November 30 Spanish Club
8:00am-9:00am
November 30 "Thats's My Pan' orders due December 1
Chess Club
8:15am-9:15am
December 3
Family Library Night
5pm-7pm
Decvember 4 November Birthdays lunch with the Principal
Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn. - Thomas Jefferson
Fun-Da-Thon Results
Can Food Drive Results
We raised $9,555
Thank you to all of you that brought canned food for the food drive. We collected 205 cans for the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf
Our school top earners were Jory Kahn (first place) and Addy and Ollie Workman (tied for second and third). The Top Earners for each grade: Julia Johnson, 1st grade, Jordan Erwin, 2nd grade Gunnar Scherman, 3rd grade Wyatt Erwin, 4th grade Sydney Bainville, 5th grade
Parent Handbook update Absences for family vacation
School Board Meetings Want to stay current with School Board discussions and decisions? Visit the School Board website to . . . • Watch live meetings via webstream • View archived meeting videos • Download meeting agendas • Read meeting summaries Visit: http://www.moundsviewschools.net/ pages/MoundsViewPS/ School_Board__Group_.
We recently learned that elementary and middle school handbooks were not updated to accurately reflect a District regulation already in place. This regulation states that student absences for vacation/travel are considered “unapproved” absences. Absences that are “unapproved” hold no consequences and do not appear on a student’s record throughout the student’s career. We do realize there are times when families take vacations when school is in session. Please continue to complete the “Travel Plans Form” available in the school office. This form is used to inform the school office and teacher of your child’s absence. Thank you for your support. To view the regulation, find 3109: Student Rights and Responsibilities at http://www.moundsviewschools.net/ pages/MoundsViewPS/ School_Board__Group_/Policies/ Regulations_-_School_Board.
THE FALL PARADE
5500 Quincy Street, Mounds View, MN 55112 651-621-7500 Fax: 651-621-7505