Week of: September 17, 2018 Volume 3, Issue 6

Congratulations to all Pinecrest Elementary and Middle schools for being recognized as 5 STAR Schools!

Pinecrest Academy and Nevada Charter Schools in the News...

How one charter network achieved five-star ratings for... Across the state, only 108 of the 678 schools rated received five stars, the highest designation within the Nevada School Performance Framework, which is the state's accountability system for public schools. Twenty-nine of the five-star buildings ... Read more thenevadaindependent.com

Nevada charters hold ratings edge over CCSD schools Nevada's charter schools outperformed their traditional counterparts in new ratings from the state - except for those charters providing online-only learning. An analysis of the five-tier star rating data for 2017-18 released by the state Friday... Read more www.reviewjournal.com

PTO Dad's Pizza Night: Tuesday, September 18, 2018, 6:00-7:00 p.m.; our new "Watch Dogs" program will be called "R.A.D" (Really Awesome Dads); all dads are invited to come learn how you can help and earn some volunteer hours!

PALI Parent Meeting: For those students planning to attend the 6th grade PALI field trip, there will be an optional parent meeting Wednesday, September 19th at 5:00 p.m. in middle school room 107. This will be a meeting given by PALI staff and will give parents an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

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.

APEX 2018 Newsletter

Support Inspirada Sports: See below for schedule for 9/22/18... K-2 Team 1 Flag Football Game: 8:00 a.m., Charlie Frias Park K-2 Team 2 Flag Football Game: 10:00 a.m., Charlie Frias Park 3-5 Competitive Flag Football Game: 10:00 a.m., Pinecrest Cadence Varsity Flag Football Game: 12:00 p.m., Pinecrest Cadence K-2 T-Ball Game: 2:00 p.m., Aventura Park BB North Field 3-4 Recreational Volleyball Game: 11:00 a.m., It's All Volleyball, Court 2 3-4 Competitive Volleyball Game: 10:00 a.m., Somerset Stephanie JV Volleyball Game: 11:00 a.m., Somerset Stephanie Varsity Volleyball Game: 12:00 p.m., Somerset Stephanie Cross Country: 5:00 p.m., Somerset Losee (9/24/18)

Infinite Campus : Don't forget to log into Infinite Campus frequently to check your fee balance and your child's grades. **All course and sports fees were due by September 14, 2018! If you have not made payment, please log in and do so ASAP in order for your child to participate in courses and/or sports in which they are enrolled**

Special Student Recognition: Congratulations to Ethan Baldwin, under the direction of Mr. Cody Stover, for being the first student at a Nevada charter school accepted into the ACDA Honor Choir. We are so excited to see Ethan represent our school. Thank you Mr. Stover for providing this opportunity!

Pinecrest Board Meeting: September 25, 2018, 5:30 PM; Pinecrest Horizon

PTO Guide to Internet Safety Presentation: September 27, 2018, 6:00-7:00 p.m., MP Room, Refreshments will be provided (FBI presentation for parents regarding internet safety)

Internet Safety Presentation Flyer

PTO Lost and Found Clean Out: September 28, 2018 (all unclaimed items will be donated)

Series Reading Kick Off: October 1, 2018

Code.Org Family Night: October 3, 2018, 5:00 p.m., Mac Computer Lab (sign up information forth coming)

Two Lunch Tuesday: October 9, 2018

PTO Restaurant Night at Raising Canes: October 9, 2018

PTO Fall Festival: October 12, 2018

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

Pinecrest Inspirada PTO Fall/Winter Calendar