Pinewood News

Dear Pinewood Families,

Happy October! As we settle into the school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the wonderful experiences we’ve shared so far. Your support and participation during our welcome back nights, meet-and-greets, Pandathon and our first Family Library Night has been truly inspiring. This month, we have many exciting events planned, including Family Library Nights, Pandathon and picture day.

Thank you for your continued partnership. Together, we can create an enriching environment for our children to grow and succeed. I look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!

Lena Christiansen, Principal

• October 1st: PPAC Rehearsal 4:00-5:00pm
• October 3rd: PTA Pandathon & 5:00pm Family Library Night
• October 3rd: PPAC Rehearsal 4:00-5:00pm
• October 4th: No school for students
• October 8th: PPAC Rehearsal 4:00-5:00pm
• October 10th: PPAC Rehearsal 4:00-5:00pm
• October 10th: 5:00 Family Library Night & PTA Meeting @ 6:00
  
• October 11th: 10:15 1st gr. to Waldoch Farms
• October 14th: No school for students
• October 15th: PPAC Rehearsal 4:00-5:00pm
• October 17th & 18th: No school for students
• October 21st: Vision & Hearing (1st, 3rd & 5th gr. only)
• October 22nd: PPAC Rehearsal 4:00-5:00pm
• October 24th: Picture Day at Pinewood
• October 24th: PPAC Rehearsal 4:00-5:00pm
• October 29th: PPAC Rehearsal 4:00-5:00pm

Practice will be every Monday & Wednesday 3:55 - 5:25pm from September 9 - November 9, culminating with a celebratory Girls on the Run 5K on November 10.

Starting Tuesday , October 1st is large group Orch. for 5th grade 7:30am @ EW

Starting Wednesday, October 2nd is large group Orch. for 4th grade 7:30am @ EW

Every Wednesday before school at 7:35 is large group Band @ EW

Thanks so much to everyone who has supported our fundraiser! It will run through Thursday, October 3. You can make a donation or view our progress here:

https://app.givebacks.gives/pinewood2024

Our next meeting will be Thursday, October 10th at 6:00pm in the Library - hope to see you there!

On Thursday, October 3rd we will celebrate with the Pandathon. This is a fun day for all students with a bounce house and other fun stations run by the specialist team at Pinewood. We need a few more volunteers to make this event a success. If you're able to volunteer, please sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F4BA9A728ABFF2-51616418-pandathon#/

(Reminder - you must have a background check completed with the office in order to volunteer during school hours.)

We're hoping to add a few more members to our roster this year! There are no obligations with membership, but it helps to support our local PTA as well as the MN and National PTA. This year we are offering the "Pinewood Joy" T-Shirts with a membership for $20, or you can choose a basic membership for $7. We are extending the window for T-Shirts - they can be ordered through October 18 and will be delivered approximately 2 weeks later.

https://mv-pinewoodelementary.givebacks.com/store

Community Education offers a variety of before- and after-school and non-school day activities for students. Activities may include art, chess, Rubik's cube, robotics, Spanish, sports, theater, yoga and more! Check out the upcoming offerings at your school here.

Reduced fees and financial assistance:

Youth within Mounds View Public Schools boundaries who qualify for educational benefits receive a 50% discount on qualifying enrichment and activities fees. Questions? Call the Community Education Hotline at 651-621-6020.

Yog xa tau kev pab thiab hais ua lus Hmoob thov hu rau Bao Thao: 651-272-0972. Haddi aad ubaahantahay faahfaahin dheerad-ah ama turjamaad, fadlan kala soo xidid Muna Mohamed lambaraka 651-262-4577. Para asistencia o preguntas en Español por favor contacte a Angel Toro: 651-724-2854 o Carmen Bender: 612-494-3895.