Pine Forest School of the Arts
September 2-6, 2024
Mrs. Mattiace's Class
Ms. Napoleon's and Mrs. Higginbotham's Classes
Mrs. Lovelace's Class
Happy Sunday, Pine Forest families!
Whew! We made it through a super-rainy week together and our student attendance was still pretty amazing! A special shout-out to our Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd Grade families who came back to school--during the torrential downpour--and attended Open House on Thursday! There is no doubt that we have some of the most dedicated families in Duval County! Open House for our 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade families will take place this Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:00pm. We look forward to seeing you all there.
Thank you to everyone that has sent in boxes of cereal for the PTA cereal drive! Keep sending in those boxes this week! The drop-off box is located at the main entrance of the school.
Interested in volunteering? We are always in need of volunteers during the school day. There are so many ways to get involved and support our students and teachers during the school day. From running copies for teachers to reading with students or practicing math facts, it takes a village. We are so thankful for our volunteers that have already spent hours and hours with us this school year! The more, the merrier! Volunteer opportunities are included in this newsletter; however, if you still have questions or would like to discuss volunteer opportunities more in detail, please email our Volunteer Coordinator, Mrs. Iddings at iddingsm@duvalschools.org.
Finally, before you continue to scroll through the rest of this newsletter, please click on the blue button below and view the PTA Reflections informational video message from our PTA President, Mrs. Weldon. Pine Forest School of the Arts always has outstanding participation in this program and this year we would love to see even more students participate!
Looking forward to another wonderful week,
Principal Matthews
PS. Don't forget to click the button below to watch the PTA Reflections video!⏬
What's Happening This Week?!
Monday, September 9, 2024--Arts Resource Day 6 for Grades 2, 4 and 5 ONLY
*Breakfast: Whole Grain French Toast Sticks, Red Delicious Apple & Milk
*Lunch Entrees: Choice of Spaghetti Bake w/ Meatballs, Tempura Style Chicken Nuggets w/ Whole-Grain Waffle or Root to Stem Vegetable Salad w/Garlic Croutons
*12:20-1:00pm: 2nd Grade Arts Resource Time
*1:10-1:50pm: 5th Grade Arts Resource Time
*2:00-2:40pm: 4th Grade Arts Resource Time
*3:30-4:30pm: Mini-Musicians Class for Pre-Registered 1st and 2nd Graders ONLY
*3:30-5:30pm: Dance Ensemble/Florida Ballet for KDG and 1st Grade
Tuesday, September 10, 2024-Arts Resource Day 6 for Grades KDG, 1 and 3 ONLY
*Breakfast: Herbed Turkey Sausage English Muffin, Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Grape Juice & Milk
*Lunch Entrees: Choice of Turkey Nachos or Vegetarian Cobb Salad
*12:20-1:00pm: Kindergarten Arts Resource Time
*1:10-1:50pm: 1st Grade Arts Resource Time
*2:00-2:40pm: 3rd Grade Arts Resource Time
*3:15-4:30pm: Elite Dance for 3rd-5th Graders
*3:30-4:30pm: Rockin' Recorders Class for Pre-Registered 4th Graders ONLY
*3:30-5:30pm: Dance Ensemble/Florida Ballet for 3rd and 5th Grade
Wednesday, September 11, 2024--Arts Resource Day 1 for ALL Grade Levels
*Today is Patriot Day. Patriot Day is a time for reflection, remembrance, and unity, as the nation comes together to remember those who were lost and to honor those who continue to serve and protect. Please join us in wearing red, white and/or blue to school.
*FLU Vaccine Clinic Forms due today.
*Breakfast: Bagel w/ Grape Jelly, Applesauce, Orange Juice & Milk
*Lunch Entrees: Turkey Hot Dog, Red, White & Blue Yogurt Parfait w/ Strawberries, Blueberries & Granola or Honey Mustard Chicken Salad / Garlic Croutons
*All 4th and 5th Grade Students will attend Advanced Art Classes today. Please make sure they come to school prepared (i.e. dance attire and shoes, instruments, art supplies).
Thursday, September 12, 2024--Arts Resource Day 2 for ALL Grade Levels
*Breakfast: Assorted Breakfast Cereal, Banana, Grape Juice & Milk
*Lunch Entrees: Choice of Macaroni & Cheese or Turkey Coin Chef Salad w/ Breadstick & Ranch Dressing
*3:15-4:30pm: Elite Dance for 3rd-5th Graders
*3:30-5:30pm: Dance Ensemble/Florida Ballet for 2nd and 4th Grade
*4:30pm: Elite Dance Parent Meeting in Multi-Purpose Room
*6:00pm: Open House for all Kindergarten, 3rd, 4th and 5th Grade Families
Friday, September 13, 2024--Arts Resource Day 3 for ALL Grade Levels
*We are WILD About Perfect Attendance and the Jacksonville Jaguars! Wear your best animal print attire to show that you are wild about school attendance and the Jacksonville Jaguars, too! 🐾🏈
*Today is the LAST DAY to send in cereal boxes for our PTA Cereal Drive!
*Breakfast: Scratch-Made Chocolate Chip Muffin, Red Delicious Apple & Milk
*Lunch Entrees: Choice of Cheese Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Sloppy Joe on a Hamburger Bun or Sweet Pear Salad w/Pretzel
*3:20-4:30pm: Arts and Crafts Club for Pre-Registered 1st and 2nd Graders ONLY
Support our school on Thursday, 9/19 by dining at Texas Roadhouse!
Texas Roadhouse Fundraiser--St. Johns Town Center Location ONLY
Support our school by enjoying dinner next Thursday, 9/19 at the Texas Roadhouse Restaurant at the St. Johns Town Center. Flyers will be coming home this week and will also be passed out during afternoon pick-up in the car line! Dine anytime between 3:00pm and 9:00pm and support our school!🙂
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For more information regarding the new DCPS app, CLICK HERE! The video below is also full of important information, too.
Academics
Speaking of books, help us foster a love of reading within all students! Here's what you can do to help:
- Read together every day. You can read the morning news at breakfast, share a story after supper, or cuddle up for a book at bedtime. A daily reading routine is something everyone can look forward to.
- Talk and build vocabulary. Interesting conversations build vocabulary, language skills, and knowledge about the world. Talk is a child’s best source of exposure to new words and ideas.
- Model reading. Kids want to do what the grownups do. Make sure your kids get to see you reading and hear you talk about it.
I also wanted to include the Testable Question video in this newsletter one more time. As a reminder, a testable question for a science project is a question that can be answered through observation or experimentation.
Visual and Performing Arts
Ballet Shoes, Tights and Leotards, Oh My! Where can I purchase them?
Danzar Dance Boutique: 9119 Merrill Rd Suite #41, Jacksonville, FL 32225
Julian's Dancewear: 9825 San Jose Blvd #31, Jacksonville, FL 32257
Make Believe Costumes and Dancewear: 1855 Parental Home Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Canvases and other art supplies needed! Please consider donating. 💛
HINT: Canvases, paintbrushes and packages of Sharpies can usually be found at Ross Dress for Less pretty cheap! 😉
Extended Day
As a reminder, if your child is enrolled in our school's Extended Day Program, please refrain from entering the car line to pick students up until at least 3:15pm.
Get Involved!
In order to volunteer at Pine Forest School of the Arts, you must be a DCPS APPROVED volunteer. This includes being able to have lunch with your child, attend field trips and volunteer in classrooms. If you have not already done so, please click on the link below to apply to serve as a volunteer in any capacity. The background check and approval process can take 2-3 weeks. Don't wait. Apply today.
Already an approved DCPS volunteer?! Great! Here's how you can help!🙂
Pine Forest PTA News
Join Pine Forest PTA's efforts in supporting our community by sending in an unopened box of breakfast cereal between September 3-13, 2024. We have a fun surprise for students planned on Friday, September 13, 2024; however, we need several boxes of cereal to make it happen! 🥣
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