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Pine Lane Elementary

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Weekly Updates

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PRINCIPAL UPDATES

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Dear Crew, 


Believe it or not we are now three weeks into this school year!  Everyday, I am more thankful for our entire community! Hurdles are thrown in our way and with grace and agility our Crew responds to solve new problems. Yesterday, is a great example of that.  I am very hopeful that next week will be uneventful. 


Yesterday, we had planned to hold our Back-to-School Night.  Our power outage changed those plans in a hurry.  Our power was finally restored around 2 am this morning.  Here are our plans to make this event happen.  Next week we will send out formal Back-to-School Night Communication via email, our website, and social media that contains my presentation and all our teachers' presentations (These may look differently based on the grade level).  This will be information that you can save and reference later.  I would also like you to save the date of September 9th for a PLE Meet and Greet from 4:30-7:00 pm (Please note, however, that some of my staff may have unmovable personal plans and may not be available for the entire evening given the change).  This will be an opportunity to meet your child's teacher, tour the building, connect with our helpful staff, play on the playground and essentially get a sneak peak into the 7 hours a day your child spends at school each day.  We are also working to coordinate having food trucks at the school for your convenience.  Watch for more details next week.  


We will also have our first SAC/PTO meeting on September 1st starting at 4:45 pm in our Library at South.  You will also be able to attend via google meets if you prefer.   I am also excited to announce our new parent representatives Annette Poole and Josh Clement.  We are excited for the impact these two will have on our school. 


I would like to wrap up this week’s communication by making you aware of some celebrations.  One huge celebration is Pine Lane’s performance on CMAS last year.  Two data points make me super proud of the work that our Crew has done this past couple years even in the face of the adversity COVID has caused.  53% of our 3rd grade students achieved proficient or advanced in English Language Arts.  This outperforms both DCSD and the State.  Our 5th Grade cohort of students increased the percent of proficient and advanced students from 34% in 2019 to 51.3% in English Language Arts.  This is substantial growth and it confirms that the improvement efforts are working.  I am extremely proud of our entire Crew! Also, thank you for all your efforts in our Fall Fundraiser.  We have now almost $30,000 in website sales on day 9 and have reached 25% of our goal.  I also know there are several of you who made straight donations. We so appreciate your efforts to support our school!


Have a wonderful weekend!  


Chris Stairs

Principal

Pine Lane Elementary

CONTACT US

In order for us to serve you best, please save the numbers below when contacting the school for any reason

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Preschool Contact Information

Connie McCann 303-387-8381 Rm 401

Patti Roberts 303-387-8354 Rm 402

Session Times: AM 9:10 - 11:55 PM 1:15 - 4:00

UPCOMING DATES/EVENTS

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MONDAY SEPT 6TH


NO SCHOOL



IN OBSERVANCE OF LABOR DAY

Date

Event

Time/Details

August 31st

Band and Orchestra Virtual

Meeting 4th-6th Grade

Band & Orchestra Information

August 31st

Fundraising Packets are Due Back


Sept 1st

SAC/PTO Meeting

4:30 -7:00

September 6th

Labor Day

No School

September 17th

PTO Kids Night Out - Mission Possible

6pm - 9pm

Register Here

September 24th

Professional Development Day

NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS

2021/2022 School Year Calendar

SAC/PTO MEETING

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SAC AGENDA
PTO AGENDA

THIS AND THAT

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There was some confusion concerning Art Supplies on our School Supply list.


Please place in a Gallon Zip Lock with your Student's Name and Teacher:

pencils, eraser, crayons, colored pencils and markers.

These items do not need to be new!

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PICTURE DAY


Picture Day was Wednesday Aug 25th!

It's not too late to order yours today!


Visit: mylifetouch.com

School ID: EVTMWSWWN



Picture retakes will be in January!

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Nutrition Services


Nutrition Services is hoping to bring on some parent/community volunteers to help support our kitchens and feed our amazing students free meals!


Please see the attached flyer!

PTO INFORMATION

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Fundraising DetailsPackets were sent home 8/18/2021
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Shop anytime and mention

PINE LANE at checkout!

2-4% of your purchase price comes back to PLE!

Use Code: PLE114

Flyer Here

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PLE Spirit Bracelets


Purchase yours today here!

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Register TODAY here

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Open House at the 1898 Hilltop Schoolhouse: 

Experience the old railroad town, Hilltop on Saturday, September 18th, 11-4PM, at the 1898 Hilltop Schoolhouse! You will find interactive exhibits, a turn-of-the-century car including a trunk filled with costumes and props, a 1933 5thgrade arithmetic test, and much more! This is a free event for all ages! To support schoolhouse preservation efforts, a new children’s history book about Hilltop, a cookbook celebrating the 100thAnniversary of the Hilltop Social Club, and locally handmade gifts will be available for purchase. So plan to visit your community’s historic schoolhouse where the prairie meets the pines! The schoolhouse is located at 5748 Flintwood Road, which is approximately halfway between the towns of Parker and Elizabeth.

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