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Pine Island Academy
Home of the Dolphins!
October 9, 2022
STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART OF MRS. RIEDL
Dolphin Families, 

October is a big month for everyone. Please make sure to read below for all the fun activities and events!

Additionally, please make sure to check out the PIA Coaches Corner that has all sport updates along with upcoming games and how to purchase tickets. Lets Go DOLPHINS!!!

Included below:
  • Fall Social - Trunk or Treat
  • Middle School Dance
  • Unity Day
  • Reb Ribbon Spirit Week

It is great to be a Pine Island Dolphin!

Mrs. Riedl, Principal
Please read through each section of the NEWSplash to ensure you have all the details. 
CALENDAR:

  • 10/10 -
  • Middle School Parent Teacher Conferences
  • K - 5 Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • 10/12 - K - 5 Parent/Teacher Conferences
  • 10/13 - PTO Trunk or Treat Fall Social; 5:00 - see below
  • 10/14 - Middle School Dance - see below
  • 10/19 - Unity Day - wear orange in support of Bully Free zone
  • PTO Spirit Day - Jeremiah's
  • 10/20 - PTO Meeting - see below for details
  • 10/24 - 10/29 - Red Ribbon Spirit Week
SCHOOL WIDE UPDATES
District Accreditation Family Survey -

  • Cognia, the organization that oversees our district’s accreditation, is conducting a review of our school district this year.
  • Cognia has created surveys specifically for families in our school district.
  • Please complete Cognia’s Family Survey to assist the district in our continuous improvement process.

  • Click on the Survey Link to share your feedback. Thank you
Individual Fall Pictures (Retakes and New Students) - Rescheduled for Wednesday, November 9

  • Orders placed in August were sent home.
  • Individual Fall Retakes and photos of new students who enrolled after August 30 will be taken.
  • Reminder: the packet of pictures you purchased must be returned in order to have a retake taken.
CHARACTER PUMPKINS
ARE COMING TO PIA!
  • Your child may deliver the pumpkin to the Media Center the morning of October 24th or parents my leave the pumpkin in the office where the pumpkins will be gathered and delivered to the Media Center.
  • All pumpkins not picked up Friday, October 28th between 3:00 and 3:30 will be removed from the building and disposed of promptly.
  • Be creative when creating your pumpkin storybook character. 
  • Please DO NOT CARVE the pumpkin.
  • Please include the paper below with your pumpkin for the display. 

This activity is optional for all PIA students.
Art Donation -

Veterans' Day is coming!

  • We will be hosting our annual Pine Island Veterans' Day Parade to honor our veterans!
  • We need your help collecting egg cartons so students can create decorations for our event.
  • Please send in paper egg cartons only (no styrofoam) to Ms. McKay before November 1st. Thank you!
RED RIBBON WEEK - Oct 24 - Oct. 28(REVISED)

  • Notice - Wednesday is now NEON Day - as we recognize how "positive friends" make the world a brighter place!
  • Red Ribbon Week is celebrated each October. It reflects our commitment as a school and family to be Drug and Bully Free. Mrs. Joker, Mrs. LeBlanc, and Mrs. Palmer, our amazing Counselors, will be planning a full week of activities that help our PIA family engage in fun, exciting ways to live drug and bully free.

  • This ia such a fun week to show our Dolphin Spirit!
Pre-order Your Yearbook!

Yearbooks tell our stories and keep our memories. Visit www.buytheyearbook.com and enter school code 708608 to pre-order your yearbook at the lowest price of the year!
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New Family Information

WELCOME NEW FAMILIES!

ELEMENTARY UPDATES
CUB Scout Information


  • On Tuesday, October 4 during lunches, Boy Scouts of America will be present in the cafeteria to share information with our students.
  • Please click on flyer for parent night on 10/11.

Below is a short video with more information.


MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES
Parent/Teacher Conferences - 

  • Middle School Conferences - 
  • Monday October 3rd - 2:30 - 6:30
  • Monday October 10th - 2:30 - 6:30

Middle school will be hosting parent-teacher conferences at the school from 2:30-6:30 on Monday October 3rd and Monday October 10th. It will be an open forum where you will have the chance to check in with any of your student’s teachers.

It is not too late to let us know you will be attening by filling out this survey. Please just let us know the day you plan on attending, not the specific teachers you plan on meeting with.


Important Information 

  • Parents are free to conference with any teacher they want I let them
  • May have to wait in line
  • Conferences will be no longer than 10 minutes
  • Should a longer conference be needed, please reach out to schedule at a different time. 
ATHLETIC UPDATES
Keep updated with our PIA athletics by visiting our -PIA ATHLETICS link and by reading "Coach's Corner to the left."

Sports in action - Volleyball, Football, and Soccer
PTO UPDATES




OCTOBER PTO UPDATES



  • Click on the attachment for October events, fundraiser information, and updates.
  • You don't want to miss the events happening this month.
Charleston Wrap Fundraiser Update

We're already halfway through our Charleston Wrap Fundraiser! The deadline to order is 10/17. Our fundraising goal is $10,000. With over 2,500 gift ideas there is something for everyone on your holiday gift list which means your support can really help us reach our goal! Have you registered yet?
 Here’s how to help:
  1. Please visit registercw.com to register today! Use our ORGANIZATION ID 22503 to register! One registration per family.
  2. Send 10 unique and valid shopping email invites to your friends & family using our invite tool at registration.
  3. Shop! With over 2,500 gift ideas, you can check-off your holiday gift-list and support our important cause, too.
Trunk or Treat - Oct. 13

🎃 Save-the-Date for our Fall Social next month Trunk or Treat!

Thursday, October 13th
  • 5 - 7pm at Pine Island Academy
  • Join us for a fun evening event!
  • Trunk or Treat with a grade level competition & winner!
  • DJ & Photo opps with Fin
  • Food for purchase - 904 Burgers, Trasca (please preorder) & Jeremiah's Italian Ice
  • Popcorn provided by the PTO
  • Bring your own trunk or treat bag or decorate one at our craft station!
  • Complete a scavenger hunt to get a prize!
  • Performances by our Cheerleaders & Dance Team!

Please let us know if you & your family plan on attending!

RSVP is optional & open through the event. If you forget to RSVP - you can still attend.
Your RSVP just helps us plan for how many people to expect. Thank you!!
Middle School Masquerade Dance

Get your dance moves ready! 
 
Middle School Masquerade Dance
October, 14, 2022
5:00-7:00pm
PIA Cafe 
 
**RSVP required**
Please RSVP by 10/10 
Please submit one RSVP per student
October PTO Meeting

Join us for our VIRTUAL General PIA PTO Meeting on Thursday, October 20th @7pm via Google Meet.

The link to join the meeting will be sent out via email to our current PTO members the day of the meeting, and the link will also be posted on our Facebook page.