WELCOME to another year of
academics, athletics, arts, and
COMMUNITY at Pine Lake Preparatory!
We are so glad to have students back on campus. The first few weeks are hectic as parents navigate traffic patterns and arrival times, but car line will smooth out, schedules will be finalized and established, and we will be in the groove of another memorable year.
We ask the same thing of our families as we do of our staff and students - to be active participants in the community.
Our mission is to Prepare, Nurture, Lead and Engage all students throughout their growth as students and citizens. Below is a word wall created by our teaching staff who were asked to identify qualities that a PLP graduate should embody.
These are qualities upon which we will build The Pride.
WELCOME BACK.
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Double the Triplets!
This week, as triplets, Emma, Adam and Nicole were on the Class of 2018 Senior Experience trip in the mountains, triplets, Isabella, Laney and Maci were just starting out on their PLP experience on their first day as Kindergarteners!
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PLP on Social Media
Follow Pine Lake news from the classroom through several media:
- Our official FaceBook page: @PineLakePreparatory
Twitter:
The Lower School staff are prolific tweeters, with 890 tweets and counting!!
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Eclipse Party August 21
Dismissal Schedule:
- Upper School: 3:10 p.m.
- Lower School 3:30 p.m. (there will not be a Kindergarten wave)
- Middle School: 4 p.m.
If you must plan to dismiss early to view the eclipse as a family, we ask that you pick your child/ren up
before 1 p.m.
Parents need to send in written permission for siblings to dismiss with student drivers. Students who remain on campus will be given ISO- approved
eclipse safety glasses donated by Spectrum Eye Care.
BUS SCHEDULE
Bus schedules will follow the
dismissal schedules above. For example, if your child is usually on the
2:30 p.m. bus, he or she will instead depart campus at
3:30 p.m. Riders on the 2nd route will leave campus at
4:15 p.m. when shuttles return from the first routes.
ATHLETICS
Practice schedules will be adjusted to
one hour later so students and parents aren't traveling during the event.
Excused Absences
If you plan to travel for eclipse viewing and your student(s) will not be in attendance at PLP, please fill out the Absence Excuse Request Form here:
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Who's Ready for PLP FOOTBALL?
Games start THIS WEEK! Make plans to cheer on the Middle School Football team this Thursday, August 18 at their first home game. Kickoff is at 5:30 vs. Lake Norman Charter. Tickets are $3 for adults and $1 for students. Candy and snacks will be available for purchase.
Then it's
Friday Night Lights as the PLP Varsity team vs. Northside Christian at 7 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with kickoff at 7:00 p.m. Concessions including hamburgers will be available for purchase.
PLP's Athletic complex, known as The Grey because of the unique grey turf, is located at 203 Lions Den Trail, just a few miles from PLP's campus.
NEW ATHLETIC CONFERENCE
The Pine Lake Pride are now part of the
Piedmont Athletic Conference (PAC) 7
Teams include:
Community School of Davidson
Mountain Island Charter
Queens Grant
Carolina International
Bradford Prep
Union Academy
GO PRIDE!
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PTO News to Use: Used Uniform Sale August 27
The PTO of Pine Lake Prep welcomes you to our "Back To School" gently used uniform sale. It will take place on
Sunday, August 27th, from
1 to 3 pm in the ACC.
Each item of clothing will be $5! The money raised from this sale will go back to PLP to enhance our community of learners!
We look forward to seeing you at this sale!
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Lower School Curriculum Nights Announced
Curriculum Nights are
not drop in, but more formal discussions on what your child will experience and learn this year.
The Lower School will host Curriculum Nights on the following days, in the locations listed:
Monday, September 25, Grades K-2
Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2, 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the Lower School Classrooms
THEN we hope everyone will join us for Open Mic, led by Mr. Crowe, in the PLP Auditorium,
7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, September 26, Grades 3-5
Grade 3 Curriculum:
5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Lower School Classrooms
Grade 5 Curriculum:
5:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. in the Auditorium
Grade 4 AND 5 Canvas Orientation:
5:50 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
*Bring student iPad, student ID number and student passwords to access Canvas accounts
Grade 4 Curriculum:
6:15 p.m. - 7 p.m. in the Auditorium
THEN we hope everyone will join us for Open Mic, led by Mr. Crowe, in the PLP Auditorium, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.
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Athletics Web Store Now Open
Order your hoodies and other spirit wear from the Athletics Web Store. This is offered several times per year (at the beginning of the sports season), and you can customize it with just PLP, or PLP Athletics, or a specific sport.
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2 More Host Families Needed for Spanish Students
Hola! Pine Lake Prep will be hosting approximately 16 visiting students from
Spain, for a three week program,
September 7 - September 28. The visiting students will be ages 14-17, and will shadow their host students during the school day.
You do not need to have a child in this age group to host, but do need to be able to provide transportation to school early enough for students in high school (7:05 a.m.).
If you are ready to start the application process, which includes a background check, see:
https://www.tfaforms.com/236744
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ALUMNI PICTURES WANTED
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| Parker Bain, Class of 2018, with parents, Colin and Tara, at Indiana University |
Parents, please send pics of your Pine Lake Prep alumni (any year!) moving into college, getting married, on the job, etc., to
Communications@pinelakeprep.org to be featured in future publications!
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Student Yearbook Photos NEXT WEEK!
This year, we have partnered with Legacy Studios to provide yearbook photos. T
he following dates have been set for fall pictures - please note that all students, K-11, are required to have a navy polo for this picture. Seniors will be provided a tux or drape for their formal shots.
August 21: Grades 9-11
August 22: Grades K-8
August 23: Seniors
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Meet Ms. Bassett, PLP's Orchestra Teacher
Q&A with Ms. Jen Bassett, Orchestra Teacher
Previous teaching experience:
I have taught orchestra grades 3-12 in the CT, NY, and MO public schools. I have also directed youth orchestras and teach a private studio.
Education
Northwestern University: M.M.Ed, The Hartt School of Music: B.M. cello performance, B.M. music education
What brings you to PLP?
My husband's job brought us to the Charlotte area. Since moving here, I have taught private lessons and stayed at home with my two boys, Wesley (7) and Leo (4). I live in Mooresville, and this seemed the perfect time to go back to classroom teaching at a wonderful school where my sons could attend as well!
Favorite instrument
Cello
Why do you teach orchestra
This is my passion. There is no better creative process than getting kids on board creating music together as a group. We're going to have a great year making music together, and we'll have fun doing it!
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After3@PLP After Care
AFTER3@PLP is an on-site after school program at Pine Lake Preparatory. The goal of the program is to provide traditional and innovative Extended Day programming for students.
The mission of AFTER3@PLP is to provide a safe, enriching after school experience that engages each student and contributes to his/her academic, social and physical growth. Programming will include homework time (assistance if needed), snack, recess and selected age appropriate activities and games. Our goal is to provide an environment where children can unwind after a long day of learning, while assisting parents with getting homework finished.
We currently have openings for Lower School children Grades K-5. For more information, please visit www.pinelakeprep.org, click on Parents, then Extended Day Program. Enrollment forms are available and can be turned into the Lower School Front Desk. For more information, you may contact Program Director, Rebecca Stratford at rebecca.stratford@pinelakeprep.org
The first day of After3@PLP is on Thursday, August 17th. For Kindergarten, we will also start on the 17th, when the children are dismissed for Early Release. Snack is provided, please pack a nut free lunch. We can't wait to welcome our students back to After3!
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