Pioneer Press

Dear Pioneer Middle School Community,

As we approach Veterans Day, we want to take a moment to recognize and honor the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families. This day holds special significance in our community, where so many are connected to the military through service or loved ones who have served.

We are deeply grateful for the commitment, bravery, and dedication of our veterans, whose service helps to protect the freedoms and values we hold dear. Your courage is an inspiration to us all, and we are committed to ensuring that our students understand the importance of honoring and remembering those who have answered the call to serve.

To our military-connected families, please know how much we appreciate your unique experiences, resilience, and the sacrifices you make daily. We are proud to have you as part of the Pioneer Middle School community. If you were unable to attend our Veterans Assembly on Thursday, here's a link to watch it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpmWfwAX2vw

Thank you to all who serve, have served, and those who support them. This Veterans Day, we celebrate you and honor your invaluable contributions.

With heartfelt gratitude,

JoAnne Fernandes, Principal

Our math classes are doing a great job this year!

We are fortunate to have such hardworking mathematicians at Pioneer!

We would also like to remind everyone that we offer a Math Club from 2:45 pm -3:45pm each Tuesday and Thursday. Students do NOT have to purchase an ASB card to attend Math Club. Math Club is a chance for students to get extra support, retake assessments and continue to practice math skills. Here is a look at what each of our math classes are currently working on.

6th Grade - working on multiplying fractions and mixed numbers. This work includes some review of converting mixed numbers into improper fractions as well. Our “hi-cap” sixth grade math students have now worked on operations with decimals and are beginning to work with algebraic expressions.

7th Grade - working through the expressions and equations unit. These students have worked on solving simple equations and multi-step equations and are now onto solving equations with variables on both sides of the equal sign.

8th Grade - working through the expressions and equations unit. These students have worked on solving simple equations and multi-step equations and are now onto solving equations with variables on both sides of the equal sign.

Algebra - our Algebra students are in the midst of learning how to graph linear equations. They have worked on finding the slope from a graph, slope from two points and slope from a table. Algebra students are now working on graphing and writing equations in slope-intercept form.

Geometry - our Geometry students have just begun with Proofs and Reasoning

Pioneer MS PTA | Silver Sabotage
November 8 - 22

Our PTA has kicked off their first - and hopefully only - fundraiser of the year. This year's Silver Sabotage has a goal to raise $15,000. We will use the money to help support the ASB and the teachers and staff that make Pioneer so incredible!

Full details and information can be found in the attached PDF.

Click here to give:
https://www.givebacks.com/causes/pioneermspta/campaigns/SilverSabotage

Parent volunteers needed!!

If you are interested in helping out during the social, email us at pioneermsoffice@steilacoom.k12.wa.us

Thank you in advance for your help and support!!

November 15th from 2:45 pm to 4:45 pm.

*Students must have a signed permission slip to purchase a ticket*

Cost is $5.00 for ASB card holders and $7 for students without an ASB card

Paper permission slips are available at the Attendance and Main Office.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to give us a call at 253-583-7200.

Pioneer families,

Please remember that the parking lot, including the handicap designated parking spots and surrounding areas should not be used as a drop-off zone.

If you choose to drop off your student in the parking lot, please pull into a parking space to let your child exit the car. This practice will help maintain a smooth flow of traffic and ensure that both students and adults can walk safely to the school.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation in keeping our students safe!

Spirit Week Days:

Tue: Match Day

Wed: Worst Fall Fit

Thurs: PJ Day

Fri: Sweater Weather

Monday, Nov. 11th - NO SCHOOL - Veteran's Day

Wednesday, Nov. 13th - ACE Day - 1:40 pm release time

Thursday, Nov. 14th - Band field trip to Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle

Friday, Nov. 15th - Fall Social 2:45 pm - 4:45 pm

transportation is provided (limited routes in Dupont and Steilacoom)

Wednesday, Nov. 20th - ACE Day - 1: 40 release time

Wednesday, November 27th - Half day for students, 11:40 am release time

Thanksgiving Break - November 28th - 29th - students return to school on Monday December 2nd.

Co-Ed Wrestling practice start - Tuesday, November 12th

Students must be registered with a current sports physical on file BEFORE they can participate in tryouts.

Practices: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Transportation schedules for athletes:

*Pausing tryouts on Friday, Nov. 15th, tryouts will resume on Monday, Nov. 18th*

If you have any questions, call Mrs. Plumb at 253-583-7204 or email her at eplumb@steilacoom.k12.wa.us

Join the fun!

See the schedule of clubs below

Tuesdays:

Junior Student to Student (JS2S) Room A115 with Ms. Taylor

Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Room C102 with Mrs. Iglesias

Christian Faith Club (CFC) Room B103 with Mrs. Vaccaro

Art Club Room C126 with Mrs. Palacios

Math Club Room B101 with Mr. Martin

Homework Club in the Library with Mrs. Hilton

Thursdays:

Builder's Club in the Library with Mrs. Holyfield

Pokemon Go Club with Mrs. Elshire

Game Club Room C202 with Mrs. Nixon

Math Club Room B101 with Mr. Martin

Homework Club in the Library with Mrs. Hilton

All students participating in clubs are required to pay an ASB fee of $15.00

You can purchase your student's ASB through Mrs. Ruby

ASB fees collected go to funding clubs and sports activities at Pioneer MS.

For more information on the clubs we offer, use the link below:

https://pio.steilacoom.k12.wa.us/student-life

Transportation is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays for students attending school clubs.

Use the link below for route information:

https://www.steilacoom.k12.wa.us/who-we-are/departments/bustransportation/after-school-activity-bus#fs-panel-2698

Late to school:

Students start class at 8:10 a.m.

-If your student arrives at 8:10 a.m. or later, please have them stop at our check-in kiosk for a pass to class.

Excusing absences:

Option 1: Call 253-583-7200, choose the attendance option.

Leave a message if we can't get to your call. The voicemail to the attendance line is checked several times a day.

Option 2: Email us at pioneermsoffice@steilacoom.k12.wa.us

Transportation changes:

Please call the office no later than 2:00 pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday) and 1:00 pm on ACE days (Wednesdays) to request transportation changes.

*You can also request transportation changes by emailing us at pioneermsoffice@steilacoom.k12.wa.us