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Pine Lane Crew,
Thank you for a wonderful 1st week back. This year marks a major milestone for Pine Lane Elementary. 50 years ago, in 1972, our North Building was built and the school opened at PIne Lane Elementary. I know that many of you are Pine Lane Alumni and are now sending your children through Pine Lane and it has been great to hear the memories of your time at PIne Lane. We’d like invite you all out to our 50th Year Celebration at the beginning of the 2022-23 school year. Please save Saturday, August 27th and plan to join us for an incredible event highlighting Pine Lane’s impact over the years.
As we launch into January, we are shifting our focus to our Habit of Character, Ethical. At Pine Lane we define ethical in this way, “I do the right thing when no one else is looking in all places and times. I demonstrate good character especially in the face of challenges.” One of my favorite quotes about ethics is from Potter Stewart, a former Associate Justice to the Supreme Court, he reflects, “Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have the right to do and what is right to do.” I appreciate that he asserts we think a little bit harder than am allowed to do something to reflect on whether the impact of my actions will have a positive impact on others and myself.
As I wrap up, I would like to make you aware of a couple of things. One, our proposed Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) bylaws have been approved by 92% of the PTO and are now in effect. Here is a link to our new PTO Bylaws for your reference. Our next School Accountability Committee (SAC) and PTO Meeting will be held January 19th at 4:45 pm. This will be a Virtual Meeting. Please watch for more information. Next Friday, January 14th at 1:45 pm, we are holding our school wide spelling bee. If your child has qualified for the Spelling Bee, you are welcome to come in person to cheer and support your child as they demonstrate their excellent knowledge of spelling patterns and words. Congratulations to all who have qualified!
Have an excellent weekend!
Chris Stairs
Principal
Pine Lane Elementary
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