Week of: November 26, 2018
Volume 3, Issue 15
What do you love about Pinecrest Inspirada?  

What do you LOVE about our amazing school? The rigorous academics? The phenomenal teachers? The after school opportunities?

We want to share with others what our families love about their child's school. **We will be posting some responses on our website and social media to share with potential new families.**

Thank you for taking the time to share!
Declaration of Intent to Return to Pinecrest :  On or around December 7th, each Pinecrest family should receive an email with a “Declaration of Intent to Return to Pinecrest Academy” for the 2019-2020 school year. On this Declaration of Intent, we ask each family to let us know if they will be returning to Pinecrest Inspirada for the 2019-2020 school year, will not be returning to Pinecrest, or would like to transfer to another Pinecrest campus. Your intent must be submitted by the end of the day on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. If a response is not received by this deadline, your child’s 2019-2020 seat will be released for Open Enrollment. Please see the email for complete details. If you have any questions, please contact our Registrar, Mrs. Lydia Sanchez, at 702-473-5777.  
Open Enrollment :  The Open Enrollment period for Pinecrest Inspirada will be January 07, 2019, through February 28, 2019. A lottery will be run the beginning of March 2019. Please share these dates with your friends and neighbors!  
Data Day :  Our next Data Day will be held on Friday, December 21, 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. 
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.
Lost and Found Clean Out:
  • Lost and found items will be cleaned out on Friday, November 30th. There is a TON of items in our lost and found bins...stop by and check for any missing items.
Basketball Tryout Information: Basketball tryouts will be held this week on the following days/times:
  • Girls, Grades 3-8: Monday, November 26, 2018; 4:00-5:30 p.m.
  • Boys, Grades 3-8: Tuesday, November 27, 2018; 4:00-6:00 p.m.

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

Basketball Practices will begin the week of December 3rd at the following days/times:
  • Monday's & Wednesday's
  • 3-5 Boys and Girls Teams, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
  • JV Girls Team, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
  • JV and Varsity Boys Teams, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Winter Concerts/Performances:  
  • Choir Winter Concert, Grades 5-8: Tuesday December 04, 2018, 6:30 p.m.
  • Orchestra Winter Concert, Grades 5-8: Wednesday, December 05, 2018, 6:30 p.m.
  • Band Winter Concert, Grades 5-8: Thursday, December 06, 2018, 6:30 p.m.
  • Drama Winter Play: Thursday, December 20, 2018, 6:30 p.m.

  • Kindergarten Winter Performance: Monday, December 17, 2018, 5:30 p.m. (Student call time at 5:00 p.m.)
  • First Grade Winter Performance: Tuesday, Dec.18, 2018, 5:00 p.m. (Student call time at 4:40 p.m.)
  • Second Grade Winter Performance: Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018, 6:00 p.m. (Student call time at 5:40 p.m.)
  • Third Grade Winter Performance: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, 5:00 p.m. (Student call time at 4:40 p.m.)
  • Fourth Grade Winter Performance: Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, 6:00 p.m. (Student call time at 5:40 p.m.) 
Support Inspirada Sports
Championship Results:

Flag Football
  • Varsity
  • Our Middle School Varsity Flag Football team ended their season this year in second place in the NCSAA Fall 2018 Playoff Bracket Silver Division. Congratulations on a great season!

Volleyball
  • JV
  • Our Junior Varsity Girls Volleyball team ended their season this year in second place in the NCSAA Fall 2018 Playoff Bracket Gold Division. Congratulations on a great season!
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. 
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)
Robotics Class Meet #2: November 29, 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