PLE Updates
September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024
Principal's Message
Pine Lane Crew,
We are now well into the swing of the school year. Learning routines are established and students are beginning to get into the heart of their learning. From traveling classrooms, I am so impressed with our students' efforts to learn. I was in two classrooms today that were focusing on writing. Our students were leaned forward in their chairs, pencil in hand, writing responses to their reading and essays about the thing they love about fall. I was so impressed with their engagement and motivation.
On August 27, the Douglas County School District Board of Education unanimously voted 7-0 to place a $490 million Bond on the November 2024 ballot.
If passed by voters, this new funding would be used at our school to:
Enhance safety and security
Refresh student and staff technology
Replace HVAC rooftop units
Replace flooring
Install new intercom systems
Replace washing stations
Recoat metal roof
If passed by voters, a $490 million Bond would be used to upgrade aging schools and facilities; build additional career and technical education pathways; upgrade school safety and security; and construct and expand neighborhood schools. The Bond would provide for two new elementary schools in growing areas of our county, as well as the expansion of one existing middle school. A $490 million Bond would not increase current property taxes.
You can read more about DCSD’s funding challenges on DCSD's website. Thank you for being an engaged and informed member of our school community!
DCSD is also seeking your input on the Future of DCSD. I would strongly encourage our community to ensure that our voice is present at these meetings. See below for meeting dates and locations. Please RSVP here if you plan to attend: Shaping the Future of DCSD RSVP I personally will be attending the event at Cimarron on Wednesday, October 2 at 6 pm. I am always up for a free dinner.
LONE TREE/HIGHLANDS RANCH*
Tuesday, October 1 | 5:30 p.m.
- DCSD Legacy Campus
- 10035 S. Peoria Street, Lone Tree
- Dinner will be provided.
Wednesday, October 2 | 9:30 a.m.
- DCSD Legacy Campus
- 10035 S. Peoria Street, Lone Tree
- DCSD Legacy Campus
- 10035 S. Peoria Street, Lone Tree
PARKER
Wednesday, October 2 | 6:00 p.m.
- Cimarron Middle School
- 12130 Canterberry Parkway, Parker
- Dinner will be provided.
CASTLE ROCK
Thursday, October 3 | 7:00 p.m.
- Castle View High School
- 5254 N. Meadows Drive, Castle Rock
- Dinner will be provided.
The next two weeks are busy ones! Next week, Candy Wars starts as we get prepared for Fall Festival. On Friday, we have Field Day and the following week is the Book Fair and Parent/Teacher Conferences. It is hard to believe how quickly the year is going! Lastly, thank you all so much for your support of our fundraising efforts. We are so grateful for your contribution to making Pine Lane a better place!
Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Sincerely,
Chris Stairs
Principal
Pine Lane Elementary
Upcoming Dates
- October 1st - 25th - StuCo Candy Wars
- October 4th - Field Day
- October 4th - Love & Logic Parent Training
- October 7th - 11th Book Fair
- October 8th - 4:30pm -8:00pm Parent Teacher Conferences
- October 10th - 4:30pm -8:00pm Parent Teacher Conferences
- October 10th - Discovery Field Trip
- October 14th - 18th - Fall Break
- October 21st - Love & Logic Parent Training
- October 23rd - 5th Grade Chatfield Farms Field Trip
- October 25th - PLEA Fall Festival / Trunk or Treat
Bus Cancelations
- September 30th - Bus 145 & 183
- October 7th - Bus 141
- Fall Break - October 14th - 18th
- October 21st - Bus 142
- October 28th - Bus 151
Field Day - October 4th
Join us for Field Day!
If you are planning on joining us for field day, please make sure you let us know! Fill out the visitor link that can be found in the information below!
- Complete Details are available here: PLE Field Day Information
Parent Teacher Conferences - October 8th & 10th
Sign Up for a Conference with your Student's Teachers
Parent-Teacher Conferences are an important opportunity to sit down and discuss your child’s progress in school. Using the link below please select a time and date to schedule a Parent-Teacher Conference.
Book Fair - October 4th - 11th
Our book fair is cashless!
Using the link below find detail information on setting up your Student's e-Wallet Today!
Love and Logic Parenting Class
PLEA Updates
Fall Fundraiser
Thank you all for your support! We sold over 494 plants! Listed below our the top sellers.
Pick an outfit for Mrs. DeRose to wear
Top FIVE students SOUTH
- Josephine V. (Wilde)
- Nina H. (Knoll)
- Hunter E. (Franks)
- Remi P. (Wilde)
- TIE for 5th: Kendall B. (Franks) and Maddie B. (McShane)
Pick an outfit for Mrs. Roberts to wear
Top FIVE students NORTH
- Aralynn K. (Hughes)
- Calvin G. (Kromberg)
- Milton S. (Kromberg)
- Ryan K. (Wood)
- Grace B. (Kawamura)
Principal for 1/2 a day
Top Student Sellers
- SOUTH: Remi P. (Wilde)
- NORTH: Calvin G. (Kromberg)
Top THREE classes:
- Wilde,
- Franks
- McShane
Spirit Night at Wendy's!
Doing something good never tasted better!
We're having a fundraiser, and we need your support. Here's the best part! All you have to do is eat at Wendy's! Drop by, bring your family, and enjoy a meal while helping us out.
- Wednesday, October 9, 2024
- 4:00pm - 7:00pm
- 9185 Crown Crest Blvd - Parker CO
Fall Festival & Trunk or Treat
Volunteers Needed!
It takes a small village to pull this event all together! Think about signing up to help us out below:
Trunks Needed for Trunk or Treat!
If you would like to join us and set up a trunk sign up below. Trunk set up is from 4:15 - 5:25. Our trunk or treat starts promptly at 5:30!
STUCO - Candy Wars
Battle Begins October 1st thru October 24th
All Candy brought in will be used for Trunk or Treat!
PLE's October Wellness Challenge
While the staff is participating in Walktober this October, the Healthy School Team would like to encourage our student population to get moving, too!
We have two options to choose from
- Download the NFL's Play 60 app and track your movement that way.
- Join PLE's team, Radiant Bears, using code npa3i
- If you prefer, print out and use this tracking calendar.
- Be sure to return it to the Healthy School Team (Mrs. Kawamura 5/6 teacher) by Nov. 8.
END OF DAY DISMISSAL
PikMyKid
When utilizing the CAR LINE:
- Wait to announce until you are at the sign!
- Ensure you have your car tag visible
These steps will help us speed up the process.
We have created a tutorial for using Pik My Kid. Use the link below for details.
Quick Links
CONTACT US
North and South Office Contact Information
In order for us to serve you in an efficient and timely manner, please make sure you are contacting us using the numbers below and saving Pine Lane North or Pine Lane South in your contacts.
If you google Pine Lane you are only being giving the North Campus office.
- South Campus - Pre K - 3rd Grade
- Office: 303-387-8325
- Attendance: 303-387-8327
- North Campus 4th - 6th Grade
- Office: 303-387-8275
- Attendance: 303-387-8277
STAY INFORMED
- Linked below is a year-long calendar for your reference and planning:
- 2024-25 PLE Year Long Events Calendar - Draft (Highlighted Items are not finalized).
- If you utilize Google Calendar, you can also subscribe to our PLE Events Calendar
- Please familiarize yourself with our PLE Website.
- You can also stay informed through social media via Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter.
- Our community has also created a group on Facebook called Pine Lane Families; this group is a very helpful community and they are very responsive.