Dolphin Families,

ON Wednesday, October 20, we will recognize Unity Day, using the Pillars of Character as we celebrate kindness, acceptance and inclusion in a united effort to prevent bullying! Using the six pillars of character (trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship) allows each one of us to be a part of preventing bullying. This is a national recognition and schools throughout St. Johns County as well as throughout the state of Florida wear orange in support of bulling prevention.

WE WOULD LIKE FOR EVERYONE TO WEAR ORANGE ON WEDNESDAY! It can be a shirt, pants, hair tie, belt, etc. Remember, Unity Day is about everyone using their six pillars of character (trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship) to be kind, include others, and accept that people are different.

The next two weeks, we will focus on the Pillars of Character kicking off with Unity Day on October 20 and celebrating Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 25 - Oct. 29. During Red Ribbon Week we will focus on choosing healthy behaviors and our commitment to being drug-free.

I would like to encourage our families to get their children involved in the spirit days coming up. We believe that giving students experiences that they won't forget keeps them engaged, excited, and motivated to come to school every day. Pine Island is a great place for EVERYONE and we are so excited to celebrate the learning community that we have built together in just 2 short months.

We will have lot of fun celebrating and learning as we recognize Unity Day and Red Ribbon Week, but the most important part is that we are using our six Pillars of Character and celebrating kindness, acceptance, and inclusion EVERY DAY, in everything we do and say, in how we treat each other, and truly embracing ALL.

I challenge our community to engage in conversation with your children using some of these questions, "how am I going to be kind today? How am I going to include others in my games or at lunch today? How can I show others that they are wonderful just the way they are." That’s what Unity Day and building great character is all about. 

Don't forget wear ORANGE on Wednesday, Oct. 20 as we recognize UNITY DAY at Pine Island Academy.

We are Pine Island Academy - Home of the Dolphins!

"Discovering Strengths and Pursuing Dreams"

Most Appreciative,

Mrs. Riedl

SAFE AND HEALTHY SCHOOL

Student Health Screening Form - We appreciate your assistance in supporting our health and safety protocols here on campus. If you can answer yes to any of the symptoms on the screener, please keep your child at home and follow the guidelines

Safety Protocols - Attached the district COVID-19 link that was release earlier this week https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/covid-19. This is a valuable resources and was developed by the district to provide you with information and updates. It contains: (1) COVID Dashboard, (2) Instructional Continuity Documents, (3) Health Safety Documents and (4) Health/Wellness resources. We encourage you to review the link at your convenience.

Quarantine Call Center - if a parent has questions about quarantine, they can call the district Call Center 904-819-1101

RED RIBBON WEEK - Oct 25 - Oct. 29

Red Ribbon Week is celebrated each October. It reflects our commitment as a school and family to be Drug and Bully Free. Mrs. Harrington and Mrs. Fennelly, our amazing Counselors, will be planning a full week of activities that help our PIA family engage in fun, exciting ways to live drug and bully free.

In addition to our commitment and learning we will have spirit week! I wanted to give families plenty of time to plan their outfits. It will be a great week.

Meet our new Nurse

• Please help me welcome Nurse Kristal Konevsky. Nurse Jodi felt it was only best that she return closer to her home. Her drive to PIA was over an hour each day and it took away from her family. Although we were very sad to see Mrs. Jodi go, Mrs. Konevsky started last week and has done a fantastic job.
• You can email Mrs. Konevsky at kristal.konevsky@stjohns.k12.fl.us should you have questions.

Outdoor STEM Lab Supplies Wish List

Mrs. Simmer, our Elementary STEM teacher, has been hard at work in our STEM Lab. Her resource awareness and accessing materials that give our students engaging, unique experiences.

Mrs. Simmer has secured funding with supporting from our wonderful PTO and received hardscape, some soil and fertilizer, however, we still have a long way to go to fill the garden beds for year one and need some help if you are able to support our STEM class needs.

Outdoor STEM Lab Supplies

Please review the available slots to help fill our garden beds in the outdoor STEM Lab and deliver donations to the front office or order through Amazon.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040D4DACAD28A4F94-outdoor

The Amazon link shows the ideal items for our classroom but comparable items are more than welcome. 

Click here to purchase from Amazon OR compare items for easier buying

Thank you for helping us grow!

Mrs. Simmer, STEM