🎃Happy Halloween!🎃 If your family celebrates, share what your student will dress up as this year! #pcssdproud #serveall
Good evening PFE Families,
Please be mindful that students are not permitted to wear costumes or face paint to school tomorrow. Students will be directed to change clothes or take off the face paint. There will not be a Halloween party tomorrow. We will have two parties this year, a winter party and a Valentine party. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Did you know dyslexia affects about 1 in 5 students, making it the most commonly diagnosed learning disability? Learn more about dyslexia here: https://trst.in/SJ6qlP
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October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and that includes cyberbullying that takes place online. Parents and teachers can learn the warning signs of cyberbullying to help students who are involved here: https://trst.in/rRnxeB
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Ms. Thomas of PINE FOREST appreciates her Cheerleader Sponsor, Anita Stuckey. “She was more than a sponsor, she established a genuine relationship. While tapping into my competitive spirit, she promoted academic excellence, high expectations, & leadership!” #pcssdproud #serveall
We're rounding out the week with an important reminder about the Bus Danger Zone: It’s difficult to see children 10 feet on either side & 10 feet in front of a bus. Make sure your children are aware of this zone!
Learn more here: https://trst.in/821OqQ
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Good afternoon PFE Families,
First quarter report cards went home today with your student. The First Quarter Honors Assembly will be tomorrow, Friday, October 25th.
Kindergarten & 1st grade 8:15-8:45
2nd & 3rd- 9:00-9:45
4th & 5th 10:10-10:45
Here's Bus Stop Safety Tip #4: Tell your child to stand 15 feet (or nine GIANT STEPS) away from the street when waiting for the bus. Learn more here: https://trst.in/GsFak8
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Here’s Bus Stop Safety Tip #3 for National School Bus Safety Week: Teach your child to stop, look left, right, and then left again before crossing the street.
Learn more here: https://trst.in/I57moQ
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It’s National School Bus Safety Week and here is Bus Stop Safety Tip #2: Remind your child to walk on the sidewalks or out of the street, single file, facing traffic, & as close to the edge of the road as possible.
Learn more here: https://trst.in/821OqQ
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It’s National School Bus Safety Week, so we'll be sharing daily bus stop safety tips.
Tip #1: Children should wear bright coats or put a piece of high-vis, reflective tape on coats & backpacks.
Learn more here: https://trst.in/R2HZx7
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Good afternoon PFE Families,
3rd-5th grade students will begin testing on Wednesday, October 23rd- October 30th. Testing will begin at 8 am. Students should be in their seats by 7:50 a.m, when the tardy bell rings. Students eating breakfast upon arrival, should arrive no later than 7:30 a.m. Students arriving after 8 will not be permitted to go to class until their class has finished testing.
Let's be drug free! 👏🏼 We kicked off Red Ribbon Week with a Drug Free Pep Rally today for all students and staff. Special thanks to Maumelle High for sending over their cheer squad, student council drumline and even a few football players to join the festivities.
PTO needs your help. Have you signed up for the PTO Snap Fundraiser? Follow the link below to sign up now!
https://raise.snap.app/donate/pine-forest-elementary-pto-2024
Does your child need a ride to the school health clinic? We've got you covered! Our school-based health center with Mainline Health now offers FREE transportation to the health clinic (located behind Mills Middle School) for students who need a ride.
Your child's health is important, and we're here to help. Call us to schedule a ride and get them the care they need! 📞 Contact the clinic at 501-234-2020.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Focus on social-emotional education. These lessons can help students develop social skills that reduce the chances that they will be bullied or bully others. Learn more here: https://trst.in/tAlUVk
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It’s German-American Heritage Month. Did you know? German-Americans made a lasting impact on the U.S. school system with the establishment of the first Kindergartens in the country. #pcssdproud #serveall
It's Boss's Day! Thanks to all the outstanding leaders across PCSSD! Did you know Boss’s Day was initiated by a State Farm Insurance employee in Illinois in 1958? October 16 was chosen to coincide with her father’s birthday, who was also her boss.
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Good morning, Pine Forest Family! Our flu shot clinic will be on Tuesday October 29 from 9am-11am. Parents are not required to be here with students to get the flu shot, but forms must be filled out completely and signed, or the student will not get the flu shot. This includes the bottom part of the front page of the packet and the entire health department form. Flu forms will be given to teachers this afternoon and should come home with students on Wednesday. Please have the completed forms turned back in by Monday October 21. Feel free to contact Nurse Bynum if you have any questions. Thank you.
It's Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Every October, we have the chance to celebrate and empower our students with Down syndrome. #pcssdproud #serveall
