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July 29, 2022

DISCOVERING STRENGTHS AND PURSUING DREAMS

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Straight from heart of Mrs. Riedl

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Pine Island Families,

 

Tomorrow starts the 10 day countdown to kickoff the 22-23 school year and the Dolphin Staffulty couldn’t be more excited. Teachers arrived back on campus last week and started preparing. I absolutely love this time of year and the excitement that fills the air as our entire team rallies together to prepare the learning environment for the arrival of our Dolphins! We cannot wait!


We also greeted our new families on campus last week. For those that opened with us last year, you can understand when I say it was much different welcoming our much smaller group of new families to a space that was complete. We had a great time showing the families around the building.  I know the students will love being a Pine Island Dolphin!


We must never forget as a Dolphin family what we overcame together when we opened Pine Island. Not only were we facing times in our world that were like none we had experienced before but we opened a building that may have needed little more work:).


But the challenges didn’t stop the Dolphins, our students thrived in an environment that was student-centered and remained focused on the most important part, serving our students with excellence. And our students rose to the challenge, showing excellent growth in their learning and as a person.


I have not changed any of the information below as I just want families to make sure they have the info needed as we start the countdown to the new year.


I may send messages to individual groups, elementary, middle school, or new families, however it will be specific to those students. The items listed below is school-wide information that is important to all students.


As a reminder, the Family News is structured in sections to help navigate the most important information for families.

  • School wide news
  • K - 5 news
  • Middle School news
  • Middle School Athletics news
  • PTO Highlights 


Dolphins, enjoy the next 10 days having fun and preparing for the 22-23 school year.


See you soon


Mrs. Riedl, Principal

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

SCHOOL WIDE NEWS

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REGISTRATION 

(going on NOW):

  • Please make sure you are encouraging those around you to complete registration ASAP. We know students are more successful when they are ready to start school the first day. 
  • To serve our families at the highest levels, making sure we are staffed is a priority and completing the registration is the only way to ensure we are fully staffed.  

NEW FAMILY Information


WELCOME NEW FAMILIES



22 - 23 Extended Day

Enrichments Information & Registration


  • Extended Day Registration is now open for the 22 - 23 school year.
  • Registration for Enrichments is now available.  
  • Visit our Extended Day Page for more information. 
  • Click on the link below for details. 
  • PIA Enrichment
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ELMENTARY SCHOOL INFORMATION

  



K - 5 UPDATES





VISITNG THE CLASSROOMS BEFORE SCHOOL STARTS

  • Students and families are invited to visit their student’s classroom, meet the teacher, and drop off school supplies. 
  • This time will not be dedicated to discovering classroom expectations, but simply becoming acquainted with the classroom and meeting the teacher. Learning routines and schedules will be discussed during Curriculum Chat Night in late August(stay tuned for specific dates). 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION for MEET AND GREET: 

  • Teachers will send placement emails to families on August 5. 
  • Kindergarten students are invited to come 30 minutes early to avoid the large crowds during their scheduled time. This is optional!
  • We ask that families honor the times below to help accommdate overcrowding in the building and parking.  


K - 5 - MEET AND GREET DATES AND TIMES –


  1. Tuesday, August 9 – A – L (LAST NAME)
  • A – L (KINDERGARTEN ONLY) 8:30AM – 9:00AM
  • A – L (Last Name) – 9:00AM – 10:00AM


  1. Tuesday, August 9 – M – Z (LAST NAME)
  • M – Z (KINDERGARTEN ONLY) – 10:00AM – 10:30AM
  • M – Z (Last Name) – 10:30AM - 11:30AM




KINDERGARTEN

INFORMATION 



Kindergarten Placement -

  • ALL Kindergarten students will receive an email from their teacher by Wednesday, August 3.
  • Staggered Start – Teachers will include a sign-up for parents to use to choose their preferred staggered start day in their placement email.
  • Staggered start dates will be August 10, 11, OR 12.
  •  ALL KINDERGARTEN students will start their first full day together on Monday, August 15.  
  •  More details will come during Kindergarten orientation on Monday, July 18. 

 

Pictures: 

  • During Meet and Greet our bus drivers will be available to answer questions and meet our newest Dolphins. 
  • Additionally, we will be taking pictures of all our Kinder friends that will be uploaded into our system to ensure the safety of all students. 
  • We will replace these pictures once we take fall pictures in September! 

MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATION

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ACADEMIC LOCKERS

  • Academic Lockers will be optional starting this year at PIA. Your locker assignment and combination will be given on schedule walk day.
  • Use the link below to sign up for an academic locker.



                                      https://forms.office.com/r/75jQv9XkTP

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 MIDDLE SCHOOL SCHEDULE UPDATES

 

  • August 3 - Schedule Preview
  • MS schedules will be available via HAC(Home Access Center) to preview only.  
  • Although students are unable to view HAC at this time, I would recommend that students remember their log in information.  
  • More information regarding schedule preview will come August 1.  


  • August 8 Middle School schedule walk make sure you have signed up below
  • 6th, 7th, & 8th grade - 9:00AM – 11:00AM



  • Please join us to walk your schedule, receive locker information, & drop off your school supplies if you choose. I have found that this gives our students to a way to move around the campus without pressure and even visit with friends while walking their schedules. 

 

  • Middle school teachers WILL NOT be available on this day. This day is solely to give our students an opportunity to spend time walking their schedules and becoming acquainted with their locker, should they choose to have a locker for the 22 – 23 school year. 


 

  • August 9 - MIDDLE SCHOOL MEET & GREET Should students want to meet their teachers, they can visit teachers during the scheduled times below(these days/times are the same as K – 5)
  • Tuesday, August 9 –
  • A – L(Last Name) 9:00AM – 10:00AM
  • Tuesday, August 9 –
  • M – Z(Last Name) – 10:30AM – 11:30PM

MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS

Pine Island Volleyball Information 


  • Are you interested in playing Volleyball for PIA this year? 
  • You must have a complete SPORTS PHYSICAL on file before attending open gyms or tryouts.
  • Information about open gym and tryouts will be announced soon.
  • Please use the link below to complete the form for sign-ups.
  • Volleyball Sign Up 2022-2023 Season

PTO INFORMATION

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PTO UPDATES



Click on the graphic to access the entire back to school flyer and all live links.

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Pine Island Academy 

805 Pine Island Rd,

St. Augustine, FL 32095

(904) 547 - 4300

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