Week of: October 8, 2018
Volume 3, Issue 9
Days of No Student Attendance :
  • Friday, October 26 – School Holiday in honor of Nevada Day
  • Thursday, November 01 – Parent Teacher Conference Day
  • Monday, November 12 – School holiday in honor of Veteran’s Day
  • November 19-23 – Thanksgiving holiday 
Data Day :  Our next Data Day will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018.  Students will attend school from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  Students must be picked up at 11:30 a.m. or be registered to attend TEAMS.  TEAMS coverage will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Lunches may be purchased at your discretion at least three (3) days in advance. 
Mayor's Honor Roll: Pinecrest Academy of Nevada was recognized by Mayor Debra March at the City Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 02, 2018. The Mayor recognized all four Pinecrest Academy of Nevada campuses that serve Henderson Students for achieving the Nevada Department of Education “Five-Star” Rating.  
Reading Series Update :  We kicked off this year’s Reading Series Program last week. Students are off to a great start already as collectively our school earned over 3,500 Accelerated Reader (AR) points in just one day (Friday, October 05, 2018). That is our new school record as we broke our old record of 3,000 points in just one day set last year. Congratulations! Students are encouraged to read books both at school and at home and take the AR quizzes here at school. As students read independently, the practice and build vocabulary skills, fluency, and comprehension skills. By reading through a series, we hope to build reading stamina and the love of reading!  
Report Cards and Parent-Teacher Conferences :  Friday, October 12, 2018, will be the last day of the first quarter. Report cards will be sent home with students on Friday, October 19, 2018.  Starting Monday, October 29, 2018, through November 02, 2018, teachers will hold a conference with each parent/child to review the first quarter report card, the i-Ready Diagnostic Report, and the SBAC results for last year in grades 4-8.  There will be no school for students on Thursday, November 01, 2018, to provide teachers time to meet with parents. Middle School teachers will schedule a conference with their 1 st period homeroom classroom. Parents wanting to meet face-to face- with other middles school teachers will need to schedule an appointment. Teachers will be sending out a Sign-up-Genius for parents to sign-up for a specific day and time for their conference.     
Checking Your Students Grades Once a Week :  To help you more effectively monitor the progress of your child, Pinecrest Academy has provided families a web based program called Infinite Campus . This program provides you detailed, real-time information, including class schedules, attendance and class grades. To access Infinite Campus , simply log onto our website at www.pinecrestinspirada.org , and then click on “Infinite Campus” tab in menu to the right of scrolling pictures. Type in your username and password. If you do not have a username or password for Infinite Campus please contact:

Please log onto Infinite Campus at least once a week to check your child’s overall grade for each class, grades for specific assignments, and/or missing assignments.
APEX is Coming! Pinecrest Inspirada is pleased to welcome back the APEX Fun Run starting Monday, October 15, 2018 through Thursday, October 25, 2018. Please see the attached flyer for more detailed information. Proceeds from this year’s Fun Run will go toward installing a permanent shade structure on the playground.  

The Elementary School "Fun Run" will be on October 24, 2018 at the end of the school day. The Middle School "Color Battle" will be at the end of the day on October 25, 2018.
Pioneer Day : Save the date. Please plan on joining us for our third annual Pioneer Day on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. In honor of our school mascot and Nevada Day, we will celebrate Pioneer Day with a variety of activities, stories, and historical facts that demonstrate the way of life during the late 1700’s and 1800’s. Everyone will be invited to come dressed as a Pioneer. The last hour of the day will be reserved for teachers to hold a classroom Halloween party.
We need over 50 parent volunteers to ensure Pioneer Day flows smoothly this year. If you are able to help, please visit the Sign-up Genius (see link below) and sign up for a shift that is convenient for you, or call Shae DiNofa at 702-473-5777.

Volunteer hours will be doubled for anyone who volunteers!!! 
PTO Meeting:
  • The next PTO meeting will be tomorrow: Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 7:00 a.m. in the MP Room.
PTO Restaurant Day- CANCELLED:
  • Please note, this months restaurant day has been cancelled.
PTO Two Lunch Tuesday:
  • Our next Two Lunch Tuesday will be this week on October 9, 2018.

PTO's Annual Fall Festival: This year's fall festival will be held on Friday, October 12th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. Pre-ordered items will be hand delivered to your student on October 11th. Remember, entry into the fall festival is included with PTO Memberships (PTO members will receive their wristbands separately). Wristbands for non PTO members that are purchased at the door will be $12 per child.

Raffle Tickets: Raffle tickets are for the amazing class baskets! Raffle tickets purchased at the door will be 10 for $15.

Please direct all questions to Jesse Wingard at jessiepioneerspto@gmail.com.
Support Inspirada Sports:
See below for schedule for 10/13-10/15...
  • K-2 Team 1 Flag Football Game: 9:00 a.m., Charlie Frias Park
  • K-2 Team 2 Flag Football Game: 11:00 a.m., Charlie Frias Park
  • 3-5 Competitive Flag Football Game: 11:00 a.m., Pinecrest Cadence
  • Varsity Flag Football Game: 11:00 a.m., Pinecrest Cadence
  • K-2 T-Ball Game: BYE
  • 3-4 Recreational Volleyball Game: 1:00 p.m., It's All Volleyball
  • 3-4 Competitive Volleyball Game: 10:00 a.m., Mater
  • JV Volleyball Game: 1:00 p.m., SLAM
  • Varsity Volleyball Game: 3:00 p.m., Mater
  • Cross Country Meet: 5:00-7:00 p.m., Monday Oct. 15, Location TBD
Fee Balances :  Don't forget to log into Infinite Campus frequently to check your student's fee balance. Please note, students who have balances over $50 will not be able to participate in after school activities (sports/clubs), TEAMS, or field trips.
APEX Fun Run: October 15-24, 2018
Data Day: October 19, 2018; Dismissal at 11:30
Nevada Day, No School: October 26, 2018
Pioneer Day: October 31, 2018
Parent Teacher Conferences, No School: November 1, 2018
PTO's Parent Night Out: November 3, 2018
Data Day: November 9, 2018
Veteran's Day, No School: November 12, 2018
Two Lunch Tuesday & Restaurant Day: November 13, 2018
Thanksgiving Break: November 19-23, 2018
Lost & Found Clean Out: November 30, 2018
PTO All Fired Up Ornament Painting: November 30, 2018
Pinecrest Inspirada PTO Fall/Winter Calendar