West Ottawa Public Schools
Pine Creek elementary Friday May 2 , 2025
Important dates to remember
Wednesday, May 7: Kindergarten Field trip- Grand Rapids Children's Museum/ Huizinga Park 8:45- 2:30pm
Thursday May 8: 1/2 Half day of school- Tulip time parade (students dismissal 11:52am)
Friday May 9: 5th grade- ODC Cultural History Center 9:00am- 2:00pm
Thursday May 15: Celebration of Learning- 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Friday, May 16: 2nd grade Field trip-Neil's Dutch Village - 9:30am- 2:30pm
Monday, May 19: 1st grade Field trip- John Ball Zoo 9:00am- 12:30pm
Wednesday, May 21: 1/2 day Students half day ( Dismissal 11:52am)
Monday, May 26: NO SCHOOL Memorial day
Tuesday, May 27: School resumes students back to school
Thursday May 29th - Friday May 30th- 5th grade Camp Field trip
Pine Creek Families,
May is here, and with it comes so many exciting events and celebrations at Pine Creek! As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we are grateful for your continued support and partnership. Thank you for being such an important part of our Pine Creek community!
M-STEP Testing: M-STEP testing is in full swing for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students! This important test is given to measure student progress in the areas of ELA, math, for 3rd-5th grade students, and also science and social studies for our 5th grade students. Please encourage your students to try their best and get plenty of rest the night before a M-STEP test.
Panther Pathways: Our final session of Panther Pathways is going very well! We have a record number of students who are signed up for girls soccer, boys flag football, and craft club. Our students are also “Winning the Day” and giving their best effort in the classrooms and at school in addition to on the sports fields and enrichment clubs. We want to give a special shoutout to Mrs. Fairfield, Mrs. Panse, Miss Jarzambowski, Mr. Kegan, Miss Dee, and Mrs. Vriesema for helping with session 5 of Pathways!
Party At the Creek: Mark your calendars! On Thursday, May 15, from 5:30–7:00 PM, we will be hosting our big Party at the Creek event! Our Pine Creek staff and Pine Creek PTO members have been working behind the scenes with community partners to plan an evening filled with carnival games, the Bookmobile, a firetruck and patrol car, and so much more. This event has been a highlight for our PC families over the past few years, and we are excited for another great turnout!
Half Days: We have another half day of school coming up on Thursday May 8. This is due to the Tulip Time Kinder parade, and dismissal will be at 11:22 AM (which is earlier than our typical half day dismissal time). If you are downtown Holland watching the parade on May 8, be sure to wave to us as we walk by. We will also have a half day on Wednesday May 21 due to professional development for teachers. Thank you for picking up your students on time!
Before and After School Care: Next fall West Ottawa will offer families before school and after school care for students in grades Kinder-5th grade. The cost to families is $10 per day per student, with a 3 day session minimum required to register. Families interested can complete the registration and pay a fee of $50 per child. Families can click on the registration form to register and visit the West Ottawa website for more information.
Teacher Appreciation Week: Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-May 9! A simple note, email, or kind word can make a world of difference to our amazing teachers and staff. Taking a moment to recognize their hard work and dedication will truly make them feel valued and celebrated!
Happy May everyone!
Mrs. Rios
