Dolphin Families,
A HUGE THANK YOU to Mrs. Brittany Barron, PTO President, and our team of PTO volunteers that organized and executed our first annual Trunk or Treat event. Additonally, THANK YOU to our room parents that took the time to decorate cars and organize putting it together. If it weren't for our entire community this event would have not been possible.
AND the greatest part, we have now another Pine Island "tradition" to look forward to each year. Thank you Dolphin families for always showing up, contributing, and making sure that our students have experiences that they will never forget!
On the horizon, this Wednesday, October 19, we will recognize Unity Day, as we celebrate kindness, acceptance and inclusion in a united effort to prevent bullying! This is a national recognition and schools throughout St. Johns County as well as throughout the state of Florida wear orange in support of bullying prevention.
WE WOULD LIKE FOR EVERYONE TO WEAR ORANGE ON WEDNESDAY! It can be a shirt, pants, hair tie, belt, etc. Remember, Unity Day is about everyone using their six pillars of character (trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship) to be kind, include others, and acceptance for all people.
The next two weeks, we will focus on the Pillars of Character kicking off with Unity Day on October 19 and celebrating Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 24 - Oct. 28. During Red Ribbon Week we will focus on choosing healthy behaviors and our commitment to being drug-free.
I would like to encourage our families to get their children involved in the spirit days coming up. We believe that giving students experiences that they won't forget keeps them engaged, excited, and motivated to come to school every day. Pine Island is a great place for EVERYONE and we are so excited to celebrate the learning community that we have built together.
As we look forward into November, one of our most treasured traditions that we started last year, is our Veteran's Day Honor Parade. We are still talking about it and can't wait to honor our men and women, past and present, that serve our country.
Please make sure you see the Veteran's Day invitiation below for more details.
Don't forget wear ORANGE on Wednesday, Oct. 19 as we recognize UNITY DAY at Pine Island Academy.
We are Pine Island Academy - Home of the Dolphins!
"Discovering Strengths and Pursuing Dreams"
Most Appreciative,
Mrs. Riedl
IMPO
Included below:
- District Family Survey
- Character Pumpkin Decorating - DUE 10/24 - see below for details
- Unity Day
- Reb Ribbon Spirit Week
- Veteran's Day Celebration
- Yearbook Purchase
- Holiday Assitance
