Pinewood Elementary

Pinewood families, Do you need help with technology. Here are some resources you can use to get the answers you need as you help your children navigate the ins and outs of on-line classes. Our parent support technology open workshop sessions will last through November to help you help your students navigate the ins and outs of online learning. These sessions will be designed around your needs, including questions about ZOOM, Google Classroom, specialist classrooms, Freckle Math and other learning platforms and programs. The sessions will be open each Monday and Tuesday. Monday sign ups are 3:00 and 5:00. Tuesday sign up is for 3:00. We're using SignUp.com (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming SignUps. Here's how it works in 3 easy steps: 1)Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: https://signup.com/go/CZhyybH 2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like. 3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com. Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually. You can also email Assistant Principal, Marian Gonzales, with a description of your specific needs ahead of time. Her email is marian_gonzales@msvl.k12.wa.us.

Hey Pinewood Families, We just received last years class pictures and yearbooks. You can pick them up at the main office between 9:00am-2:00pm.

Hello Pinewood families! Check out the latest version of our Newsletter. Click on link to view; https://www.apptegy.net/s/news-pinewood-elementary-school/articles/october-newsletter-pinewood-elementary-school

Dear Pinewood Families, We have had an amazing two weeks of getting to know you and our students! Thank you for being so flexible as we all learn together. Distance learning definitely has its challenges, but we are so grateful that unlike in past epidemics where school was just canceled, we are fortunate enough to continue to learn! Starting Monday, September 21, your student will follow the Student Daily Schedule that our District put out. You can access it on our Pinewood website as well. Students will Zoom with their teachers and classmates in the morning starting at 8:30 a.m. Their teacher will share the principal message with them just prior to their morning meeting and academics. In the afternoon, students will access their specialist class (Music, Library, Code or P.E.) via link in their Google Classroom. Each teacher will let their students know which specialist is on which day. On Fridays, K-2 students will have choice in which specialist portal they visit and what they would like to do that day. Each specialist has options for Fridays until we are able to hire an art teacher. Lastly, teachers are looking at data for guided reading groups and intervention groups. Once your teacher has their groups made, he or she will reach out to let you know what days your student will attend their guided reading group and/or intervention time. Myself and Ms. Gonzales welcome any questions and if you call the office we are available to you. Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for partnering with us! Principal Mica Harasek & Assistant Principal Marian Gonzales

Pinewood Families, this is an important message that may require action on your part. You will be receiving an email from your teacher today to sign up for your child's family conference. You will also receive an email from Pinewood Principal, Mica Harasek. Conferences are scheduled for September 9th-11th. If you do not receive an email by 4:00 p.m., call the school to update your information on Tuesday, September 15 between 8:00am and 4:00pm at 360-965-1300. The email will contain information about school supplies and Chromebooks as well. Marian Gonzales Assistant Principal Pinewood Elementary

Good News! Free Meals Program Extended The USDA recently passed a waiver to extend the free meals program into the fall. This extension means that our school district will be able to continue to provide free meals for all children ages 1 - 18 and those enrolled in our online and 18 - 21-year old programs. This good news significantly impacts our program and the ways we can provide meal services for children. We had recently shared that the free meal program had ended and adjusted the way that meals would be available. With the new extension, we are now working on developing our meal distribution procedure for the start of school and into the fall. It will be different from the spring and the summer in some ways, but most importantly, we will be able to continue to provide free meals for children. Please stay tuned for more information in the coming days.

Hello Pinewood Families! I am sending an email out to you today with important information regarding our upcoming school year. Please read it carefully. I am looking forward to our year together. Have a wonderful evening and weekend. Mica Harasek Pinewood Principal

Marysville School District Continuous Learning 2.0 Plan and options for starting school in remote (online) learning on September 9. Click on links to learn more: English: https://5il.co/k21f Spanish: https://5il.co/k21g #MSDTogether

Our primary considerations for developing a Continuous Learning 2.0 plan that engages our staff and community to meet the instructional and social-emotional needs of each student in a safe and supportive way: Safety High-Quality Instruction Equity Sustainability Community

Virtual Graduation Ceremony Videos and Photo Galleries now posted! Let the countdown begin! Congratulations, Class of 2020 graduates! Click here to access links: https://www.msd25.org/o/district/page/class-of-2020-graduation

REMINDER: K - 5 Chromebook Check-out today, Thursday, March 26, 2:00 - 5:00 pm.

Just a few missed days here and there, even if they’re excused absences, can add up to too much lost learning time and put your student behind in school. This is as true in kindergarten as it is in high school. Be a #HERO...Here Everyday Ready On Time!

Meals provided for youth ages 1 - 18 at all school sites are "grab and go" style. No sit-down, cafeteria-style service.

We Love our Volunteers! However, due to an abundance of caution for the health of our students, as well as your health, visitors and volunteers will be welcomed back in our classrooms when the district gives approval, which is anticipated to be around March 22. So, until further notice volunteers and visitors will not be allowed in classrooms. Thank for your understanding.

Buses will operate on their normal routes on 3/6 to transport students to school and home. Transportation will not be impacted by the closure of Pinewood, Sunnyside, or MGHS.

Pinewood Elementary, Sunnyside Elementary, and Marysville Getchell High School are CLOSED Friday, 3/6/20 for disinfecting. This is out of an abundance of caution and for the health and safety of students, families, and staff.

March into Kindergarten at Pinewood Elementary Join us on March 20th from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria/gym to: - Meet your future kindergarten teachers - Find out about kindergarten and how you can prepare your student - Take a tour of the school and visit the kindergarten rooms - Ask questions - Help your future Pinewood Panther feel more at ease - Fill out registration paperwork and turn it in with support We can’t wait to meet you!

March 13 is a school make up day! School will be in session following the Friday early release schedule.

Just a few missed days here and there, even if they’re excused absences, can add up to too much lost learning time and put your student behind in school. This is as true in kindergarten as it is in high school. Be a #HERO...Here Everyday Ready On Time!

Please join us on Thursday, February 6 from 6:00-7:30 for Pinewood’s Reading Night. There will be different activities – such as reading with rover – reading to real live dogs, book making sessions, read aloud stations and parents can learn about Imagine Learning and tips for reading at home. Activities will take place in the A, B, C, and D Units, the Art Room and the Library. We will have maps available for you that evening. Students may bring gently used books to school before reading night to exchange for other books. You may bring as many books as you like, but may take home up to five “new” books. We look forward to seeing you there!