Week of: November 12, 2018
Volume 3, Issue 14
Thanksgiving :   The staff and I would like wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. I am so thankful to work at such a phenomenal school with caring, dedicated professionals working with our children. Thank you to the teachers and staff for their countless hours of preparation and diligence in planning lessons to meet the individual needs of our students. Thank you to the parents and community for your continuous support and assistance. It is a pleasure partnering with you to educate your child(ren). Finally, thank you students for coming to school every day eager and ready to learn. Enjoy this holiday season with your family!

Just a reminder that there is no school the week of November 19-23, 2018. Classes will resume on Monday, November 26, 2018. 
A Veterans Day Salute 2018
A big shout out to The Inspirada Conservatory Band, Orchestra and Choir for an outstanding performance today in "A Veteran's Day Salute"! Thank you to to Dr. Maguire, Mrs. Govindankutty Mr. Stover, and Mrs. Meagher for preparing our students for this memorable event which is soon to become a favorite Inspirada tradition. The students did an outstanding job honoring our Veterans. Artistic contributions of Mrs. Radici's art students helped to brighten the celebration. Pioneer PTO, as always, your contributions mean so much to our school community. Thank you to those who have bravely served our country!
PTO Restaurant Day:
  • Take a day off of cooking an join us at Freddy's on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 as part of PTO's restaurant fundraising.
All Fired Up Ornament Painting:
  • Save the Date! Join us on November 30, 3018 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. as PTO hosts our annual All Fired Up Ornament Painting and Craft Sale.
Basketball Open Gym & Tryout Information: Interested in trying out for basketball? Students in grades 3-8 are invited to attend Basketball Open Gym times below on November 17th:
  • Boys and Girls, Grades 3-5: 11:00-1:00 p.m.
  • Boys and Girls, Grades 6-8: 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Basketball tryouts will be held on the following days/times:
  • Girls, Grades 3-8: November 26, 2018
  • Boys, Grades 3-8: November 27, 2018

Basketball season will run from December 8, 2018 - February 23, 2019.
Solar Fundraiser:

Our school is excited to announce that we are participating in the most impactful fundraiser yet! In an effort to promote the clean energy movement, we are taking “going green” to a whole new level.
Pinecrest Academy has partnered with Today’s Energy Store for the cleanest fundraiser yet.
For every solar panel system installed by our Pinecrest families (and any referrals to friends/family) Today’s Energy Store will donate $500 cash back to the school. Now that’s some green!

Please call Robb Domnitz of Today’s Energy Store for details directly: 702-750-7157. 
Support Inspirada Sports
Playoffs and Championship Information:

Flag Football
  • Varsity
  • Congratulations to our Varsity team for winning the first and second round of playoffs! They are now on the the final CHAMPIONSHIP GAME (Location and Time TBD- please check NCSAA website for updates)
  • K-2 & 3-5 Competitive Teams
  • Now out of the playoffs, but congratulations on a great season!

Volleyball
  • 3-5 Competitive
  • Game 1 of Playoffs: Tuesday 11/13; Pinecrest Inspirada, 5:30 p.m.
  • JV
  • CHAMPIONSHIP GAME: Location and Time TBD (please check NCSAA website link below for updates)
  • Varsity
  • Game 2 of Playoffs: Tuesday 11/13; Pinecrest Inspirada, 6:30 p.m.
  • 3-5 Recreational
  • Now out of the playoffs, but congratulations on a great season!
Cross Country
  • Congratulations to the cross country team for a successful season! A special recognition to the girls elementary team for receiving the outstanding team award! In addition, congratulations to the following students
  • Alina Yee received the rising star award (best overall girls elementary runner) and made the league first team (elementary).
  • Lilly Hedrick also made the league first team (elementary).
  • Maya Yee received the rising star award for girls middle school (best overall girls runner) and made the league first team (middle school).
  • Lyndsey Haff also made the league first team (middle school).
PLEASE VISIT THE NCSAA WEBSITE TO STAY UP TO DATE ON PLAYOFF AND CHAMPIONSHIP INFORMATION!!!
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada - Sloan Campus
8th Grade Parent Information Night
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Pinecrest Sloan Canyon will be holding an 8th grade parent information meeting on Wednesday, December 12th at 6:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at Pinecrest Inspirada in our Multipurpose Room. Please join us as we discuss this exciting new high school opening next summer for the 2019-2020 calendar year.
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.

(click on image to access the Infinite Campus Parent Portal)
Pinecrest Board Meeting: November 14, 2018, 5:30 p.m., Pinecrest Inspirada
Basketball Open Gym: November 17, 2018, MP Room
  • Boys and Girls, Grades 3-5: 11:00-1:00 p.m.
  • Boys and Girls, Grades 6-8: 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Robotics Class Meet #2: November 29, 2018
Lost & Found Clean Out: November 30, 2018
PTO All Fired Up Ornament Painting: November 30, 2018
Saturday Detention: December 1, 2018
iReady Benchmark Testing: December 3-14, 2018 (see teacher for specific dates for each class)
Gr. 5-8 Choir Concert: December 4, 2018, 6:30 p.m.
Orchestra Concert: December 5, 2018, 6:30 p.m.
Band Concert: December 6, 2018, 6:30 p.m.
Student Council Blaze Pizza Fundraiser: December 6, 2018, 12:00-8:00 p.m.
Saturday Detention: December 8, 2018
PTO Events: December 11, 2018- Meeting @ 2:15 p.m., MP Room; Two Lunch Tuesday; Restaurant Day- Chick Fil A
Pinecrest - Sloan Canyon 8th Grade Parent Information Night: December 12, 2018
Lost and Found Clean-out: December 14, 2018
Barnes & Noble Community Event: December 15, 2018
PTO Holiday Shoppe: December 17-20, 2018
Kindergarten Winter Performance: December 17, 2018, 5:30 p.m.
Grades 1-2 Winter Performance: December 18, 2018, 6:00 p.m.
Grades 3-4 Winter Performance: December 19, 2018, 6:00 p.m.
Drama Winter Play: December 20, 2018, 6:30 p.m.
Golden Knights Family Night Out: December 20, 2018
Data Day: December 21, 2018, Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
Winter Break: December 24 - January 4, 2019
Pinecrest Inspirada PTO Fall/Winter Calendar