Pine Island Families,

There is a lot of information included in this week's Family News.

This week officially kicks off our PIA Care Campaigns that help organizations within our community during the holidays, should families choose to participate. See flyers below for more information.

Additionally, we have included the Veteran's Day Parade video to celebration one of our most cherished events at PIA, and plenty of opportunities for our 8th grade students to participate in upcoming events.

Read on to make sure you don't miss anything!

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

Have a wonderful week!

Most Appreciative,

Mrs. Riedl

Highlights for ALL below:

• NJHS Annual "Gives Back" Campaign
• Veteran's Day Parade Video
• 3rd - 8th Grd Running Club Registration
• Library Art Contest Winners
• AM Parent Drop off reminders
• Yearbook Purchase
• Sounds of the Season - Band Concert - Dec. 14
• Nease Family Night Flyer
• PTO Highlights & Dolphin Dash Information
• PTO Holiday Store is OPEN

K - 5 Highlights

Middle School Highlights

• 8th grade Theatre Night @ Nease Info
• 8th Grade Beach Clean UP Day
• High School Showcase - 8th grade only
• 8th grade Yearbook Ads

PIA Athletics



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

Pine Island "Care" campaign -

• Pine Island Academy’s National Junior Honor Society will be sponsoring our annual donation drive December 4 - December 15.
• These campaigns will 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.)

• Local Fighters for Families - the President of this charity has served the past 2 years for our "8th grade Day of Service," to train all our 8th grade students in CPR- the true meaning of giving back to one another! -
• Items to donate include new toys for all ages - click on flyer for specific ideas

• Collections will begin on Monday, December 4

Veterans Day Honor Parade

• We were honored to host many Veterans in November at our Honor Parade.
• Click below to view the parade!

Veteran's Day Parade

Running Club - 3rd - 8th 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 will be open until December 19^th  (unless spaces fill up sooner).  
• Practices are on Thursdays from 2:30 – 3:30. 
• The season will be January 11^th – February 29^th. 
• 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/24RunningCamp

A more detailed email will be sent to participants after registration closes. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Anderson (cindy.anderson@stjohns.k12.fl.us).

Library Art Contest Winners

• Click on the icon below to view the winners from the Library Art Contest.

Reminder AM Drop-off

• As our weather gets cooler, our parent drop off traffic increases so please make sure to allow enough time to have your students to school by 8 am.

Yearbooks for Sale

• Yearbooks are on sale until sold out or until 4/30-
• Yearbooks will not be available after 4/30 and a second round of orders WILL NOT be ordered once we sell out.
• Yearbooks are $30.00 until 11/30. After 11/30 yearbooks will increase to $35.00
• You can add personalization to the covers until 12/31/2023

School Access(IMPORTANT)

• Please make sure you have school access approval now so that when you attend events on campus, you are cleared to attend.
• Your application is good for 3 years. Please do NOT submit another application, original application will be renewed.
• Instructions were in the back to school packet but can also be found here.
• If you are unsure of your approval status, please contract the front office at 904-547-4300.

8th grade Theatre Night @ Nease

• Click on the flyer for a fun-filled 8th grade opportunity

High School Showcase - 8th grade students

• Middle and high school students and their parents are encouraged to attend the High School Programs of Interest Showcase from 3:30-7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 13^th at the World Golf Village Convention Center.
• Students residing in St. Johns County are eligible to begin a Program of Interest in their 9^th or 10^th grade year.
• Students apply for these programs during the prior year application window. The online application will be available starting January 4, 2024.

For additional information about SJCSD Programs of Interest, please visit the Career and Technical Education website: https://cte.stjohns.k12.fl.us/

Priority is provided to active military families who have provided their status with their current school and students zoned for each school. Active military families should verify that their status is current by contacting their student’s school. 

8^th Grade Yearbooks Ads

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