Pine Island Families,

Plesae read through to make sure you don't miss any important details.  

It is great to be a Pine Island Dolphin!

Much Appreciation,

Mrs. Riedl, Principal

Highlights for ALL below:

• PTO Highlights
• Substitute Hiring Flyer

K - 5 Highlights

• Fintastic Art Parent Permission Form
• Curriculum Night - Save the Date

Middle School Highlights

• Curriculum Night - Save the Date
• Middle School Dance RSVP

Have a wonderful week,

Mrs. Riedl, Principal

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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.  
• New Family LInk

FINtastic Art Parent Permission Form

• On Tuesday students in grade K - 5 will be bringing home a parent permission form to participate in FINtastic Art.
• FINtastic Art is a PTO hosted activities that enrich the lives of our children by fostering creativity, art appreciation & critical thinking.
• FINtastic Arts has been part of every K - 5 classroom since Pine Island opened in 2021.
• For more information please click on the link - https://sites.google.com/piapto.org/fintasticarts/home
• With new legislation, schools MUST have signed parent permission forms for any activity that is done in the classroom beyond those provided on curriculum map.
• Please return the signed permission form with your student ASAP.

Click on the link to print & sign should you choose! FINtastic Art Permission Form

K - 5 Curriculum Chat Night - September 13 

• We will welcome our K - 5 families to Curriculum Chat Night on September 13.
• Families will have the opportunity to choose from ONE of the TWO information sessions offered this evening. 
• We do ask that families choose a session and make plans to attend from the beginning of the session time. 
• This helps us maintain a respectful environment for all families during each session time. 
• Additionally, I would kindly ask that young children not attend this event. It will be the only time each school year that I make this request. Thank you for understanding. 
• Teachers will be sending home more information.  

• Times are below: 
• Session 1: 5:30 – 6:15
• Session 2 – 6:30 – 7:15 

***Should families not be able to attend, all presentations will be made available on the PIA website a week after Curriculum Night!

MS Curriculum Chats Schedule - Wednesday, Sept. 6

• We are looking forward to hosting our in-person Curriculum Chat on Wednesday, Sept. 6
• This will serve as a time for our families to visit with teachers and learn what learning looks like and sounds in the life of a PIA middle school student.  
• It is a wonderful opportunity to share this experience with your student(s).  
• Please see the schedule below that we will follow for the evening.  

• 6:00pm – 6:10pm: 1^ST PERIOD
• 6:15pm – 6:21pm: 2^ND PERIOD
• 6:26pm – 6:32pm: 3^RD PERIOD
• 6:37pm – 6:43pm: 4^TH PERIOD
• 6:48pm – 6:54pm: 5^TH PERIOD
• 7:00pm – 7:06pm: 6^TH PERIOD
• 7:11pm – 7:17pm: 7^TH PERIOD

• ***Announcement will be made between each period and to conclude the evening***

***Should families not be able to attend, all presentations will be made available on the PIA website a week after Curriculum Night!

Middle School Dance RSVP

• The 1st Middle School Dance is coming up.
• Make sure to RSVP before the deadline!

RSVP MS Dance (Deadline 9/20): https://forms.gle/LfWqaiWbhKn5FEnq7

PTO Weekly Updates

ATTENTION!!! Click on the graphic below to read PTO weekly updates!

RSVP MS Dance (Deadline 9/20): https://forms.gle/LfWqaiWbhKn5FEnq7

Register & Shop Charleston Wrap (Deadline 9/18): https://registercw.com/

Craft Like a Pirate Tickets: https://piapto.memberhub.com/store/items/902870

Contact Release Form  https://forms.gle/wDY8HzETZKTGRHvf9

• Please complete the following contact release form. A new form has to be completed for each child, each year. Elementary and Middle School students.
• Teachers are not able to share personal information with other families in the classroom. Completing the consent link gives PTO the information needed to share with room parents. Thank you
• Contact Release Form  https://forms.gle/wDY8HzETZKTGRHvf9

• Middle School parents - please complete this as well so we can communicate with you regarding middle school specific activities & events

PTO Membership: https://www.piapto.org/membership

2023-2024 PTO Survey: https://forms.gle/wXarCMgaFqZHbxJo8