Pine Island Families,

First, THANK YOU to all our volunteers that served during our tie dye days. I know it was hot! It was so fun, and we could not have done it without you. Including our new students in these experiences are important to us! Thank you for making this possible! 

Also, thank you to our middle school families that participated in Curriculum Chat Night. This week, we are so excited to meet with K - 5 families at Curriculum Chat Night.  

Our teachers always look forward to sharing the experiences that we engage in with students each day.

Plesae read through to make sure you don't miss any important details.  

It is great to be a Pine Island Dolphin!

Much Appreciation,

Mrs. Riedl, Principal

Highlights for ALL below:

• PTO Highlights

K - 5 Highlights

• Fintastic Art Parent Permission Form
• Curriculum Night - Save the Date

Middle School Highlights

• Middle School Dance RSVP

Have a wonderful week,

Mrs. Riedl, Principal

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

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.  
• New Family LInk

FINtastic Art Parent Permission Form

• Last Tuesday students in grade K - 5 brought home a parent permission form to participate in FINtastic Art.
• FINtastic Art is a PTO hosted activities that enrich the lives of our children by fostering creativity, art appreciation & critical thinking.
• FINtastic Arts has been part of every K - 5 classroom since Pine Island opened in 2021.
• For more information please click on the link - https://sites.google.com/piapto.org/fintasticarts/home
• With new legislation, schools MUST have signed parent permission forms for any activity that is done in the classroom beyond those provided on curriculum map.
• Please return the signed permission form with your student ASAP.

Click on the link to print & sign should you choose! FINtastic Art Permission Form

K - 5 Curriculum Chat Night - September 13 

• We will welcome our K - 5 families to Curriculum Chat Night on September 13.
• Families will have the opportunity to choose from ONE of the TWO information sessions offered this evening. 
• We do ask that families choose a session and make plans to attend from the beginning of the session time. 
• This helps us maintain a respectful environment for all families during each session time. 
• Additionally, I would kindly ask that young children not attend this event. It will be the only time each school year that I make this request. Thank you for understanding. 
• Teachers will be sending home more information.  

• Times are below: 
• Session 1: 5:30 – 6:15
• Session 2 – 6:30 – 7:15 

***Should families not be able to attend, all presentations will be made available on the PIA website a week after Curriculum Night!

September Cafe Menu

Middle School Dance RSVP

• The 1st Middle School Dance is coming up.
• Make sure to RSVP before the deadline!

RSVP MS Dance (Deadline 9/20): https://forms.gle/LfWqaiWbhKn5FEnq7

Middle School Curriculum Chat Night Presentations

• If you were unable to join us for Curriculum Chat night, teacher presentations are available by clicking on the link below
• Please scroll to the bottom as Elementary presentations will not be uploaded until after Curriculum Chat this week.

MS Curriculum Chat Presentations

September Cafe Menu

PTO Weekly Updates

ATTENTION!!! Click on the graphic below to read PTO weekly updates!

RSVP MS Dance (Deadline 9/20): https://forms.gle/LfWqaiWbhKn5FEnq7

Register & Shop Charleston Wrap (Deadline 9/18): https://registercw.com/

Craft Like a Pirate Tickets: https://piapto.memberhub.com/store/items/902870

Contact Release Form  https://forms.gle/wDY8HzETZKTGRHvf9

• Please complete the following contact release form. A new form has to be completed for each child, each year. Elementary and Middle School students.
• Teachers are not able to share personal information with other families in the classroom. Completing the consent link gives PTO the information needed to share with room parents. Thank you
• Contact Release Form  https://forms.gle/wDY8HzETZKTGRHvf9

• Middle School parents - please complete this as well so we can communicate with you regarding middle school specific activities & events

PTO Membership: https://www.piapto.org/membership

2023-2024 PTO Survey: https://forms.gle/wXarCMgaFqZHbxJo8