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December 5, 2022

STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART OF MRS. RIEDL

Dolphin Families,

There is a lot of information included in this week's Family News. We have included the PIA Press - the 1st Edition of the PIA News Report - written and produced by students.

I have also included the PIA Care Campaigns that help organizations within our community during the holidays, should families choose to participate. See flyers below for more information.

Finally, make sure you read through as you will definitely want to watch the video of our Veteran's Day Celebration. This is one of our most cherished events and you will love watching as our students celebrate the men and women that serve our country.

Pine Island is a very special place and as we come upon the winter holidays, may we enjoy this time of year.

Most Appreciative,

Mrs. Riedl

Please read through each section of the NEWSplash to ensure you have all the details.

CALENDAR:

12/7 - Winter Band Concert
PIA Caring Campaigns - See below for details
Betty Griffin Caring Campaign -
BEAM Caring Campaign
12/21 - Last day of school before winter break
12/5 - Classes Resume

SCHOOL WIDE UPDATES

Pine Island Caring campaign -

Pine Island Academy’s National Junior Honor Society will be sponsoring their first donation drive December 5-14 to benefit Betty Griffin Center.
Items to be donated include pajamas, socks, undies (all women and children’s sizes), as well as non-perishable kid friendly individual snacks (Goldfish, Cheeze-Its, crackers, granola bars, Oreos, etc.)
Collections will begin on Monday, December 5

PIA PRESS - Read all about it!!!!

At PIA our priority is to create opportunities for our students to build leadership skills that will help drive their passions as they grow into their adult years.
Check out what our Leadership Class/Production Class has been working on this year - the first school-wide news report.
We are so proud of this group of students for collaborating, interviewing, writing, editing, and producing!
Stay tuned for Edition 2 of the PIA Press.
Make sure you click on the document to read the full edition.

PIA Reconitions

All State Band Selection

Congratulations to Campbell Jones for being selected for the MS All State Band. Hundreds of students across the state audition and only a few are selected.
Campbell will play during the FMEA/All State Conference in Tampa early next year.
We are so proud of Campbell!

Cheer Team Recognition

Congratulations to the PIA Cheer Team for placing 2nd place in UCA Regional Competition AND receiving a bid to compete in Nationals!

PIA Caring Campaigns -

The LeadWorthy class at PIA will hold a canned soup drive to support the BEAM - Dec. 12 - Dec. 16.
BEAM is a community based organization serving low income residents in Jacksonville's beaches communities and relying heavily on community support to assist.
Students can bring canned soups to their homeroom teacher.

5 Day Countdown to Winter Break

I wanted to make sure families have time to plan ahead during this busy time of year.
We will start our 5 Day countdown to winter break on Thursday, Dec. 15.
Click on the flyer below to join in on the fun!!!!

Veteran's Day Celebration

Check out our Veteran's Day Celebration
It will fill your heart and soul to see our students celebrating the men and women that serve our country! Enjoy

Veteran's Day Celebration Video

Pre-order Your Yearbook!

Yearbooks tell our stories and keep our memories. Visit www.buytheyearbook.com and enter school code 708608 to pre-order your yearbook at the lowest price of the year!

New Family Information

WELCOME NEW FAMILIES!

Please click on the New Family link for quick access to the most important information to help become familiar with PIA practices.
This page will be updated with current information throughout the year.
https://www-pia.stjohns.k12.fl.us/new-family-information/

Character Counts 6K/3K Run/Walk

Join the CHARACTER COUNTS! Steering Committee for its 10^th Annual CHARACTER COUNTS! 6K/3K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 9 a.m. and help us celebrate “10 Years Running!” The run/walk will begin and end at Palencia Elementary School, located at 355 Palencia Village Drive, St. Augustine.

Walkers and runners will enjoy a course running through the neighborhoods of Kensington and Las Calinas and can choose to participate in the 6K (3.73 miles) or 3K (1.86 miles) distance.

Registration fees are as follows:

6K: $30 before January 1 $35 January 1-February 2 $40 on race day

3K: $25 before January 1 $30 January 1-February 2 $35 on race day

Registration forms and more information are available online at https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/StAugustine/CHARACTERCOUNTSinStJohnsCountySixPillars6K3KRunWalk

If you'd like to join our Pine Island Academy team, we'd love to have you!

Race proceeds support CHARACTER COUNTS! initiatives throughout the St. Johns County School District (SJCSD). The run/walk is open to all ages, and the top three winners will be awarded in each of the age categories as well as the overall male and female finishers. A cash donation will be awarded to the top three to five schools with the most registrants. In 2021, these schools were Otis A. Mason Elementary School, Pine Island Academy, Valley Ridge Academy, Ocean Palms Elementary School and Durbin Creek Elementary School. All racers registered by January 6 will receive a t-shirt and other giveaways from area businesses and organizations. At the finish line, each race participant will receive a finisher’s medal.

This event is produced by the CHARACTER COUNTS! Steering Committee and is presented by Beaver Toyota with support from businesses and community groups. Action News Jax CBS47/FOX30 is the official media sponsor of this run/walk.

The SJCSD, along with area businesses, youth organizations and civic groups, selected the national character education program of CHARACTER COUNTS! as a countywide initiative to instill positive character traits in young people throughout the county. Additionally, the SJCSD became the first school district in Florida to implement Pursuing Victory With Honor in all of its athletic programs. Character education is an important part of every School Improvement Plan and a major component of the Student Code of Conduct and the school district’s Strategic Plan.

ELEMENTARY UPDATES

Running Club - 3rd - 5th Grade ONLY

Would your child like to join the Dolphin Running Camp?
If so, registration is now open.
Running Camp is for grades 3^rd – 8^th.
Space is limited so please sign-up quickly as they will fill-up.
Registration is due by December 16^th.
Practices are on Thursdays from 2:30 – 3:30.
The season will be January 12^th – February 23^rd.
All participants will stay after school with a running camp coach until practice starts at 2:30.
During that time they will have time for a small snack(Please send in water and a healthy snack with your runner)
Cost is $60. To register your child, click this link:

https://www.schoolpay.com/link/23RunningClub

If you have any questions, please contact Coach Anderson (cindy.anderson@stjohns.k12.fl.us).

MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES

Running Club - Middle School

Would your child like to join the Dolphin Running Camp?
If so, registration is now open.
Running Camp is for grades 3^rd – 8^th.
Space is limited so please sign-up quickly as they will fill-up.
Registration is due by December 16^th.
Practices are on Thursdays from 2:30 – 3:30.
The season will be January 12^th – February 23^rd.
All participants will stay after school with a running camp coach until practice starts at 2:30.
During that time they will have time for a small snack(Please send in water and a healthy snack with your runner)
Cost is $60. To register your child, click this link:

https://www.schoolpay.com/link/23RunningClub

If you have any questions, please contact Coach Anderson (cindy.anderson@stjohns.k12.fl.us).

ATHLETIC UPDATES

Keep updated with our PIA athletics by visiting our -PIA ATHLETICS link

Click on the "Coach's Corner" to the left.

PTO UPDATES

Click on the document below to read the PTO Weekly Updates!

PIA Staffulty Faves -

Families have reached out and requested staffulty favorites, so we have included the link below that they staff provided at the beginning of the school year to help!
Thank you for always looking for ways to celebrate the PIA Staffulty!

Teacher Favorites have been added to the PTO webpage at https://www.piapto.org/about-us.

Pine Island Academy Website