If you haven't heard (and we don't know how that could be!), Pinecrest Elementary has a new principal -Mrs. Suzette Fraginals! Mrs. Fraginals has been on campus for two weeks now, learning the lay of the land and discovering all that makes our school so special. You may have seen her in her "Out of This World" costume at Trunk or Treat, or perhaps you've caught a glimpse of her unloading and loading our children at arrival and dismissal. Well, now it's your turn to meet her face to face (well, kind of, we're still working with Zoom here)!

Please join us for COFFEE AND CONVERSATION WITH MRS. FRAGINALS on Monday, November 8th. The flyer below details the time slots for each grade level, and it tells you where you can submit your questions to her in advance. We look forward to seeing you there!

Mrs. Fraginals also made an appearance on WPEN this week! Check out her interview conducted by THE ONE AND ONLY Pirate Marty and our beloved mascot, Pete the Parrot. Our students were able to learn a bit more about our school's new leader all while laughing along with our favorite Pinecrest characters. It's a must-see segment that you surely won't want to miss. Click below to see the interview in its entirety!

One of the nation's biggest 24-hour annual giving events, Give Miami Day is an online campaign where all locals are philanthropists. The Miami Foundation hosts the annual online initiative as part of its mission to increase local philanthropy and to provide community engagement opportunities for every Miamian.

Last year, we raised over $20,000, and this year, we are aiming for $25,000! We are seeking both family donations and corporate sponsors to help us reach this goal. When you donate on Give Miami Day, your donation helps make the PTA eligible to receive additional funds from the Miami Foundation.

There's no need to wait! Please commit to making your Give Miami Day Donation today. You may click on the link below to complete our Pledge Form and your donation will be processed on November 18th.

On the morning of November 18th, please stop for coffee after you drop your child at school. We will have a coffee cart set up along 57th Avenue, ready to whip up something delicious and iPads for you to make your donation right there.

Together, we can make this goal a reality....

PTA is partnering with the school's administration this month to say THANK YOU to our amazing teachers. One certificate example is shown below; however, room parents will forward all options to our parents. Please complete the certificate and send it in with your child. We will collect them and photograph your child to commemorate the campaign.

Questions? Please reach out to Sara Dajer at saragonzalez22@hotmail.com.

Pinecrest PTA has challenged itself this year to earn the recognition of a National PTA School of Excellence. The first step in the process is to survey our families and to reflect on your thoughts. Please take a moment to complete this very short survey. All responses must be received by Monday,

November 8th. We appreciate your input and support.

One of the many things that makes Pinecrest Elementary special is the relationships that are formed between our families and with our school. PTA wants to foster more of these relationships. Instead of selling chocolates and wrapping paper with companies that are not our own, we want to promote you and work to build our Pinecrest community.

This year, our PTA is offering Corporate Sponsorships, and we want you, our families, to hear about it first! Please see the information below and reach out to our committee if you're interested in promoting your business and supporting our school's PTA. It's a win-win for all!

por favor comuníquese con nosotros via pinecrestptacommunication@gmail.com.