Pine Road Express
Pine Road Grows Great Kids
Thursday, November 21st
A Message from Mrs. McMullan
Dear Pine Road Families,
During American Education Week, our student ambassadors created signs to show their appreciation for all of the teachers and support staff at Pine Road. From bus drivers to cafeteria staff to our office staff, everyone was recognized. Our PTA also generously gave each staff member a soft pretzel today! We certainly felt appreciated and equally grateful for our students and their families.
As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for your continued support and partnership in making this school year a success. It is a privilege to work alongside such dedicated families who play an essential role in creating a positive and nurturing environment for our students.
On behalf of the entire faculty and staff at Pine Road, we wish you and your family a very happy, healthy, and restful Thanksgiving!
If at any time you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me through email (kmcmullan@lmtsd.org) or phone (215-938-0290 ext. 6025).
Important Dates
Your family partnership makes all the difference. Please save the dates!
- Monday, November 25th
- Early Dismissal
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Tuesday, November 26th
- Early Dismissal
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Wednesday, November 27th
- No School
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th
- No School
- Happy Thanksgiving!
- Monday, December 2nd
- Diversity and Engagement Committee Meeting, 8:20-8:50am
- Google Meet Link: https://meet.google.com/qco-pzxw-sgn
- Thursday, December 5th
- Pretzel Day
- Friday, December 6th
- Pillar Assemblies: Respect
- Wear Better Together Shirts!
- Wednesday, December 11th
- No Place for Hate Buddy Class Day
- Friday, December 13th
- CHOP Pajama Day
- Wear your pajamas
- Tuesday, December 17th
- Holiday Glow Up Spirit Day
- Wear something bright or shiny
- Wednesday, December 18th
- Winter White Out Spirit Day
- Wear white to create a Pine Road Blizzard
- Thursday, December 19th
- Candy Cane Spirit Day
- Wear red, white, or stripes
- Friday, December 20th
- Pine Road Holiday Sing
- Early Dismissal
- Festive Spirit Day
- Wear your favorite holiday attire
Pine Road Calendar Link
Pine Road Highlights
Author Celebration
In Dr. Raby's 2nd grade class, students published their writing piece! It was an exciting day to celebrate their learning and growth.
Veterans Day
It was an honor to welcome our Veterans to Pine Road for breakfast! Our students shared poems, letters, and our 3rd grade chorus sang for our special guests.
Student of the Month
Ethan Vong, a student from Mrs. Csercsevits and Mrs. Stroup's 3rd grade class was recognized as Pine Road's Student of the Month for October.
Crazy Hair Day
Our students had a ton of fun with crazy hair day on Wednesday. The creativity of our students (and their families) was impressive!
American Education Week
It was a pleasure seeing parents in our building this week! Our teachers and students had fun engaging with families in the classroom.
Pillar Assembly and Pep Rally
We enjoyed celebrating all of the responsible choices that have been made throughout the first marking period. Students participated in team building games and had fun!
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences start next week! If you have not signed up yet for conferences, it is not too late. Please connect with your child's teacher to schedule your conference.
November Encore Newsletter
Please take a few moments to check out the November Encore Newsletter by clicking the image below. Students have been busy learning in class and during Encore Enrichment Club!
CHOP Pajama Day on December 13th
We are excited to announce that Pine Road Elementary School is participating in Pajama Day to raise funds for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)! On December 13th, we invite all students to wear their favorite school-appropriate pajamas and bring in an optional donation to help raise money for the children and families cared for at CHOP.
We will be accepting donations on our school’s online Pajama Day fundraising page, which you can access with the QR code below or donate at this link: https://chop.donordrive.com/campaign/Pine-Road-Elementary-School-2024!
Giving back and creating a sense of community are important to us here at Pine Road. By supporting Pajama Day, you are helping to support kids who rely on Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for care, cures, and hope. CHOP is a charitable organization that has been serving families and making advancements in pediatrics since 1855.
We thank you for helping us make this effort a success by saying YAY to Pajama Day! Every dollar makes a difference in the life of a child. If you have any questions, please reach out to schoolfundraising@chop.edu.
Kindergarten Registration
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Our Pine Road Blood Drive will take place on Tuesday, November 26th from 2:00-7:00 pm in the Pine Road Library. If you are interested in signing up to be a blood donor, click here. By supporting our Blood Drive, we are able to support the work of the Red Cross across the country and alleviate the burden on area hospitals.
Home Access Center (HAC)
LMTSD uses Home Access Center to communicate busing information, teacher assignments, and report cards. You can log into your account here.
Parent Resources
Volunteer Clearances
If you are interested in volunteering at Pine Road, chaperoning field trips, or helping with a class party, you must have all of your clearances on file. Please review the process for obtaining your clearances here.
PTA
Please click here to learn more about how you can get involved in the PTA! Mrs. Patricia Balitzky is the Pine Road PTA Vice President and can be contacted at pineroadpta@gmail.com. Bookmark the LMPTA website and check back regularly for new postings about upcoming events, fundraisers and volunteering opportunities!
Important Links
All of the following links can be found on the Pine Road homepage.
Food Services
Breakfasts will continue to be free for the 2024-2025 school year. Our cafeteria will be open every morning for students to pick up breakfast items. They can either eat in the cafeteria, their classroom, or save items for snack time.
Please click here for information about lunch menus, account set-up, and more. For those who apply for free and reduced lunch, lunch will be provided at no cost.
Pine Road Virtual Backpack
You can find important information, such as grade level supply lists, linked here.
Talking Points
Our district will continue to utilize Talking Points to communicate with families. This tool allows families to communicate in the language of their choice.
Student Handbook
Please take some time to review our student and family handbook for information about attendance, arrival/dismissal procedures, and the code of conduct.
First View
First View gives families the option to track their child(ren)'s bus at the end of the day. Please review the directions to download the app here.
Follow Us!
Pine Road now has an official Instagram account. Please take a few moments to follow us at lmtsd_pres. We look forward to celebrating our community through regular posts!