Pine Island Families,

Below are updates  that I hope can ease the minds of our familes as we near the beginning of the year.  Most of the information is a preview of what is on the horizon to plan accordingly.  

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 

Please take time to read through each section that is most helpful to your family to ensure you have the most current information.  

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

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

• Please click on the New Family link for quick access to the most important information to help become familiar with PIA practices.
• This page will be updated with current information throughout the year.  
• https://www-pia.stjohns.k12.fl.us/new-family-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! 

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

 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
• 6^th, 7^th, & 8^th 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. 

• Please use the sign-up genius below to schedule a time to pick-up and walk schedule. 
• https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090A4CAEAF2EA7FA7-msschedule           

• 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

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 UPDATES

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