Pine Island Families,

October is upon us and filled with ways our families can be active in the school community. We kickoff this week with parent/teacher conferences for K -5.

Middle School conferences will be at the beginning of 2nd semester so we can discuss recommendations for the 27-28 school year! However, please don't hesitate to connect with our middle school teachers at any time!

Although our immediate thoughts of parent/teacher conferences are to check in on the learning of our students and get to know our teachers a little more, may I encourage you to approach conferences with a celebration perspective.

Ask questions about your child’s strengths so after the conference you are able to highlight with your child(ren) what they do well and any areas that may be q challenge.

As a reminder time is limited during parent/teacher conferences, so please come prepared to get to know what your student is learning and with questions that can help you engage in that learning.

Continuing our month of events, we will celebrate Red Ribbon Week the week of Oct. 26. Below are the details so families can start planning their "spirit day" ideas and dress!!! This is a wonderful time to promote school spirit as our days are filled with excitement and fun around a great message - Drug Free!

Additionally, our PTO will be hosting Trunk or Treat, which has become a favorite Pine Island tradition. Make sure you check out the PTO Section of the newsletter for all the excitement!

A continued thank you goes to all our families for your constant involvement, support, and encouragement that you provide to our students each and every day. Our partnership is a priority in our student's education!

In Partnership,

Mrs. Riedl, Principal

HIGHLIGHTS BELOW:

• Congratulations Teacher of the Year & Rookie Teacher of the Year
• Congratulations School Related Employee of the Year
• FCA Huddle -5th - 8th grd only
• Veteran's Day Invite/Sign-up
• Red Ribbon Week Information
• Fall Retake Pictures - Nov. 3
• 8th grade yearbook information - located on the yearbook flyer
• Yearbook Purchase

ELMENTARY UPDATE:

• PVHS Parent Night Out

MIDDLE SCHOOL UPDATES

• Science Olympiad Interest Meeting Flyer - 8th grade ONLY

MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS

PTO UPDATES

• Weekly Newsletter Updates

Congratulations to our

Teacher of the Year,

Ms. Otzenberger

and our

Rookie Teacher of the Year,

Ms. Parmer!

Congratulations to our

Support Related Employee of the Year,

Ms. Hood!

FCA Huddle - 5th - 8th grade only

• Our next Fellowship of Christian Athletes Huddle is this Wednesday, October 7^th from dismissal until 2:30 in room 219. 
  
• This is a non-denominational organization that combines faith with sport. All 5^th – 8^th graders are welcome to attend. 
  
• Parent pick-up or biker, carter, walker will be necessary at 2:30. If you have any questions, contact Coach Anderson (cindy.anderson@stjohns.k12.fl.us).

3rd Annual Veteran's Day Concert

When: Thursday, November 5

Time: 6:30PM

Where: PIA CAFE

• We are extending a special invite to our families and their special guest! 
  
• Please click on the invitation for more details on how to participate in this special event! 
  
• The deadline to register and be included in the special video presentation is Friday, October 23!

Individual Fall Picture Retakes - Tuesday, November 3

• Individual Fall Retakes and photos for new students will be on Tuesday, November 3.
  
• Reminder: the packet of pictures you purchased must be returned in order to have retakes taken.
  
• Any new students and students who were absent on the original picture date will also have a picture taken. 

PVHS Parent Night Out - check out the flyer below for details!