Constantine's Corner

Greetings from Pine Island Public Schools! Our second semester of the 2023-2024 school year is in full swing, and with it our learners and staff are experiencing the academics, winter activities, celebrations, and performances that come with this time of year. February is the month for Appreciation of our School Counselors, Bus Drivers/Transportation Staff, our School Resource Officer, and School Board members. Last month we celebrated our dedicated paraprofessionals. I would like to take this opportunity to thank each of these groups for their care, safety, support, and leadership.

A special acknowledgement to our Pine Island School Board Members:

Board Chair, Rob Warneke

Vice Chair, Adam Miller

Treasurer, Ted Morrison

Clerk, Kristi Harney

Director Patrick Johnston

Director Emily Miller

Director Ron Peterson-Rucker

Director Patrick Johnston

and Student Representative Carter Sisell

We are so fortunate to have so many dedicated and caring people here at Pine Island Schools. Enjoy this month of love and warm temperatures.

With appreciation,

Tonya Constantine

Superintendent

We had one Snow Day in January and we are soon to embark on March, the snowiest month of the winter. Are you prepared for the next round of winter weather? If you weren't notified with a district text, phone call, or email from our January winter weather school closure, we encourage you to contact one of our buildings to update your information. Our local radio and TV stations are also alerted, as well as our website, Facebook, and Instagram sites.

NOTE: Our first TWO school cancellation days are traditional "snow days" and are NOT replaced with e-learning days (January's unexpected closure was our first of two winter weather "freebies"). The third and subsequent school closures will be replaced with e-learning days. In special circumstances I may determine not to designate an e-learning day depending on unique situations. Each building/grade level will notify students of required e-learning guidelines; reach out to your child's teacher if you are unsure of their at-home learning plan.

February's School Board meeting AGENDA from February 12

February 26: Grades 9-12 Invite-Only Parent/Teacher Conferences

March 1: Kindergarten Round-up

March 4 & 7: Grades K-8 ~ Parent/Teacher Conferences

March 6 & 7: Early Childhood Screening

March 8: Opening Night of High School Spring Musical

March 11: School Board Meeting (Note: School Board meetings have been changed to the second Monday of the month)

March 14: END OF QUARTER 3

March 15: NO SCHOOL, Teacher Grading Day

March 18-22: NO SCHOOL, SPRING BREAK

April 1: NO SCHOOL

Feel free to reach out to me!

Email: tonya.constantine@pineisland.k12.mn.us
Website: www.pineisland.k12.mn.us

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