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"Red-Out" Dress Down for SPORK on April 7
April 7 is a "red-out" fundraiser for Team SPORK and their trip to international competition in Houston, Texas. Students are invited to wear a red shirt and non-uniform bottoms that meet school guidelines for a $5 donation.
Breaking News: Team SPORK, with their 2nd place finish at State competition at Campbell University this weekend, is now FIRST in North Carolina as they head to Worlds in just weeks.
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New PLP Blog
Check out the blog launched by the Upper School and featuring thoughts from faculty and staff, including the most recent blog by Sra. Gonzalez, "To Change the World, We Have to Experience It", which includes highlights and pictures from the most recent and past trips abroad.
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Upper School Spanish Department's 1st Annual...
Pine Lake's first annual El Carnaval is taking place Wednesday April 26th from 10 o'clock AM to 1 o'clock PM on the green turf at the Pine Lake campus. There will be food, salsa/tango instructors, music, and activities throughout the event. This event is open to all Pine Lake Preparatory students and staff free admission. Tacos and burritos will be available for preorder!
Carnaval is a family fun celebration where Pine Lake students can enjoy the various cultures we love and enjoy representing. Tango instructors will give free sessions teaching all who partake the fun of tango dancing.
"I am excited for my Upper school students to bring 20 different hispanic countries to Mooresville for a celebration of its culture that this school takes pride in seeking"- Paul Ebenhoeh Upper School Spanish Instructor
- Contributed by Mr. Ebenhoeh's Spanish IV Class
Please note: There will be an order form coming this week for students in Grades 6-12 to pre-order tacos or a burrito. There was no hot lunch on the regular ordering form for this day.
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Robin Cochrane Selected for Governor's School
Pine Lake Preparatory is pleased to announce that Robin Cochrane has been selected to attend the 2017 Governor's School. Robin was selected to participate in the Spanish program.
"I am extremely proud of Robin on being selected to join Governor's School for Spanish. What an honor for me to have nominated her," said Ileana Gonzalez, Robin's Spanish IV Honors teacher at PLP. "From our time in Spain a couple of years ago, to having her in class working so diligently in learning the language, and now about to embark on such a great experience this summer, I know Robin will continue to excel in all she sets her mind to do. ¡Felicitaciones Robin!"
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Middle School Focus: Ana Kisley
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| Ana, left, with Ava Goins at last year's Science Olympiad State competition |
Meet Ana Kisley: 8th Grade student, violin player, swimmer, and frequent Science Olympiad and Spelling Bee champ...
Ana is a strong contributor to the Middle School Science Olympiad team, and at their recent regional event, collected first place awards in the categories of anatomy and astronomy; and third place awards in hovercraft and microbe mission. Ana partnered with Tieran Sullivan for the Anatomy & Physiology competition; and Alexandra Costello for the Reach for the Stars event.
The teams will compete at the state competition in a few short weeks. They will be joined by Sruthi Anil and Sriya Mannepalli, who won regionals in the "Write It, Do It" competition.
Together, the team, which is coached by Ms. Paige Morgan, placed in the top 5 out of 20 teams at regionals and are currently preparing for state competition.
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Ana a very dedicated member of the PLP Middle School Science Olympiad team and has been for the last three years. Her love for science really shines through when she is preparing her her events."
"Science Olympiad has events in many areas of science that span from building a hovercraft to studying programming to figuring out a crime. Anyone can most likely find an event that interests them," Ana said.
Ana has also represented PLP at regional spelling bees three out of the last four years. When she's not studying for her Science Olympiad topics, Ana is a year round swimmer with Sailfish, and enjoys playing violin.
Her favorite classes and Science and Orchestra. Ana says she could see herself in a career in science.
"Ana is truly a team player when helping other prepare for their events and filling in when asked. I will miss her contagious smile and laughter next year and she moves to the upper school. I know she will keep rocking the Science Olympiad world in the next four years," Ms. Morgan said.
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PTO News
Elections and Board Meeting
It's time for PTO elections for the 2017-18 school year. Open positions include: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Please submit bios to
meluginkids@gmail.com.
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Intersection: Middle School Play Wraps
Congrats to the cast, crew, AND writers and directors of "Intersection: The Musical" which wrapped this weekend.
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| Writers, Audrey, Sydney, and Ella (l-r) |
The musical was written by 7th grade students Sydney Loebach, Audrey Hochman and Ella Hughes and music was written by Sydney Loebach and Audrey Hochman. It was directed by 8th grade student Dane Chilton, assisted by 7th grade student Asher Ostrowski.
While this was a student-produced endeavor, it could not have happened without Mrs. Leluika and Mrs. York, who volunteered to be faculty advisors, who stayed after school to provide support and oversight.
What a great opportunity for these budding writers, producers and actors - thanks to all who came out to support them!
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Putt for Pride Registration Open!
Register your golf foursome, or sign up as an individual to golf, or reserve a corporate sponsorship at the 2017 Putt for Pride Golf Tournament, which will be held Monday, May 8th at The Peninsula Club in Cornelius.
The Golf Tournament is a PLP tradition. A time for parents, friends, business associates and others to enjoy a day of golf at the scenic Peninsula Club, while supporting a PLP fundraising event. The Ladies Luncheon is an event that brings together mothers, grandmothers and other friends of PLP for a delicious lunch, speaker, and raffle items to bid on.
We will also be looking for items to be donated to the online auction, which is held the week before the Golf Tournament and Ladies Luncheon. If you know someone willing to donate a gym membership, restaurant gift card, theatre tickets, spa services, orthodontic services, vacation rentals, and other items of value, please contact
Fundraising@pinelakeprep.org.
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Book Fair is Coming! Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to make Book Fair a success! If you can donate your time, please sign up for a volunteer slot, or several, at Book Fair Spring 2017
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Volleyball Parent Meeting Monday
Upper School Volleyball Program Meeting
Monday, April 3, 2017, 7 p.m.
Upper School Seminar Room
Meet the coaches & get information about Spring Workouts/Open Gyms, Summer schedule, and the Fall 2017 season!
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Pine Lake Prep has a great lineup of summer camps. Registration is through OrgsOnline under the Enrichments tab. Sports camps have been added, including Coach Treff's Basketball camps.
Pine Lake's summer camps are open to family, friends and the community. Please share this information with your non-PLP friends as well!
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Campus Cleaned Up!
More than 60 students and family members showed up Saturday to paint the Celebration Fence, pressure wash sidewalks, mulch around shrubs, replace amphitheater stones, pick up trash, and improve our campus for the NJHS Spring Clean Up.
MANY thanks to all who came to give back to PLP with their time, enthusiasm and hard work. The campus is more beautiful because of you!
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Save the Date! Registration Opens Next Week.
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