Happy Friday!!!
CogAt Testing
Our class will be taking the CogAT on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. The best way to prepare for this assessment is to get a good nights sleep and eat a good breakfast in the morning.
Next Week is National School Counseling Week!
To celebrate National School Counseling Week next week (February 5th-9th) – which falls only one week before Random Acts of Kindness Week – we are going to focus on the character traits of Kindness and Acceptance.
Please join us in a Spirit Week by doing the following:
Monday - Orange You Glad?
Orange you glad you go to our school? Celebrate by wearing orange.
Tuesday - Hats Off to You
Wear your favorite hat to school. Tip for Teachers: Give each student an opportunity to saw "My Hat's off to ________ because _________________.” Encourage giving compliments and encouragement to one another.
Wednesday - Warm & Fuzzy Notes
Wear your most comfortable fleece or sweatshirt. Tip for Teachers: Send warm and fuzzy notes to coworkers and help students to make cards to give friends, parents, and teachers to tell them how much they are appreciated.
Thursday - We Are All Different
In honor of the Native American proverb "To know the heart and mind of a person, you must walk a mile in his/her moccasins," wear different or crazy socks. Tip for Teachers: Guide your class in discussion of the differences you see. Discuss the concepts of diversity and empathy.
Friday - We Love Learning
Students: Wear your favorite Pinebrook gear or college shirt; Teachers/Staff: wear your college shirt or colors. Tip for Teachers: Share with your students your favorite college experience. Paint the picture of why college is an experience for which to strive.
Valentine's Day Party
We will be having our Valentine's Day class party on February 14th from 11:00 am- 12:30 pm. This will be a pizza party with snacks and games/activities. If your child does not like pizza or is not allowed to eat pizza please send them in with a lunch that day.
A list of student names along with the party details was sent home. Students need to have a Valentine for everyone. Please no candy or food attached to the Valentine's. We will be making Valentine's Day bags in class and Valentine's will be passed out at the party.
A Word From our Guidance Counselors:
Comfort Case Donation Drive
WHAT IS A COMFORT CASE?
A Comfort Case is a NEW small duffel bag or backpack holding BRAND NEW items listed below to be delivered to a child entering foster care. With the hope of replacing trash bags traditionally carried in lieu of a ‘suitcase’ by those in foster care, Comfort Cases provides essentials for the first few days in a new place, as well as comfort items. Children need to know that their community cares about them, and wants them to have something of their very own. Learn more by visiting: www.ComfortCases.org
WHAT IS A PACKING PARTY?
An opportunity to bring your community together to pack a sense of hope & support to foster children as you assemble complete Comfort Cases.
PINEBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WILL BE HOSTING A PACKING PARTY on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17TH
WHAT ARE WE ASKING OF OUR PINEBROOK COMMUNITY?
With your help, we can provide a local foster child with some hope by giving them a comfort case and showing them that their community cares about them. We are asking for Donations of new items from each grade, as follows:
KINDERGARTEN Coloring books and crayons
1ST GRADE Stuffed Animals
2ND GRADE Backpacks or duffel bags
3RD GRADE Blankets
4TH GRADE Pajamas
5TH GRADE Journal with pens or pencils
OUR SCHOOL GOAL IS TO PACK 300 COMFORT CASES. WITH YOUR HELP, WE KNOW WE CAN DO IT! THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR DONATIONS AND YOUR PARTICIPATION.
Donations Due by February 9th.
STEAM EXPO INFORMATION
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Hello parents! We are gearing up for our 6th annual STEAM EXPO at Pinebrook, but we need YOUR help! The EXPO will be during the school day on March 2nd. In order to make this day a big success, we need supply donations for the many fun engineering activities that we have planned. Please consider donating! Donations are due by Jan. 31st. Thanks for ALL your help. It is greatly appreciated.
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School Dates/Events
February 7th- Walk to School Day
February 7th- Report Cards will be available on line for you to view
February 9th- Someone Special Dance
February 19th- No School- President's Day
PTA Events/Dates
A Peek At Our Week
Reading: Students will identify parts of a fairy tale and compare/contrast fairy tales.
Writing: Students will begin writing Fractured Fairy tales.
Math: We will continue our Geometry unit.
Social Studies: We will begin our unit studying Ancient Egypt.
Tests/Quizzes
Geometry Test- 2/15
Ancient Egypt Test- 2/15
Word Study Quiz- 2/16
