Good Afternoon Crew,
Last night, I came across a Latin quote that just struck me. The phrase was “Amor Fati” which means love of fate. The idea behind this is that we need to make the best of each situation that arises and acknowledges that there is a great deal in life that is really outside of our control. This does not diminish the reality of the present situation whether that is pain or joy, but it does focus our attention on what we can control, our own mindset. This concept, too, connects with the mission of Pine Lane to empower excellence in character, achievement, and contribution to a better world. Our desire is to produce in our students a mindset and confidence in their ability to make the most of everything they may encounter in life.
Thank you to all of you who have lived this out throughout our quarantines these past weeks! I am so proud of all of the ways our Crew has pulled together each day to cover our needs in the building, inspire our students, and care for each other. You all have made the most of a challenging situation!
I also want to encourage you to be preparing for your child or children to potentially have the need to quarantine. We and the district continue to monitor our COVID statistics closely. When we get a confirmed case of COVID 19, our school nurse and I work to identify and notify all impacted individuals within 24 hours. In light of this, we encourage you to help prepare your family and ensure that your child is bringing their device and other learning materials back and forth from school. Also, remember that in case of a quarantine your child’s first day will be the Friday schedule from Hybrid Learning. They should expect to have Crew around 9:10 am with their teacher and at that time teachers will help your child understand what to expect throughout the remainder of the quarantine.
We have a few events to put on your calendar as well. Next Tuesday, November 10th, is Pine Lane Restaurant Night at the McDonald’s on Crown Crest Blvd. Our school will receive 20% of the proceeds from that night. The following week is Parent/Teacher Conferences. These conferences will be held virtually. Please be sure to get signed up with your child’s teacher. Also, we have decided to cancel our SAC/PTO meeting that was scheduled for November 11th. Our next meeting will be in December.
Thank you all for your continued support of your children’s education and our work as a school! Remember to “Amor fati” and embrace each challenge that comes your way during these times of uncertainty.
Have a great weekend
Chris Stairs
Principal
Pine Lane Elementary
