Pine Island Families,

We kick off this week with fall pictures on Tuesday, August 27. Don't forget to dress your best. See below for picture information.

Additionally, as a PBIS school(positive behavior school) we believe that students should be celebrated when they "do their job" as a learner. Our WAVE expectations lead the way - We are respectful, always responsible and safe, we Value ourselves and each other, where EVERYONE achieves.

Our K - 5 students started earning Dolphin Dollars last week. Students can exchange Dolphin Dollars in different ways, some classroom teachers give students opportunities to spend their dollars on classroom/grade level experiences and every Friday there is a school-wide drawing to pull names of students that have received Dolphin Dollars. Those students are celebrated over the morning announcements on Friday are given a WAVE trophy to display on their desk for the following week.

Our middle school students start earning PBIS points this year. As a reminder, throughout the year, our middle school students will have end of quarter and end of the year celebration days. On these days, students get to spend their points on activities and raffles! Our students have shared through surveys that they want fun experiences when they work hard! A big thank you to Mrs. Harlow and our middle school team for making student voice a priority as our students will definitely enjoy what is planned for them this year. We believe that experiences are what motivate students and build memories of a lifetime! Stay tuned for updates!

It is great to be a Pine Island Dolphin!

Highlights for ALL below:

• SAC Interest Letter
• Fall pictures
• PM #1 Testing Information
• Traffic Update
• Odyssey of the Mind try-outs(3rd - 8th ONLY)
• PTO Highlights

K - 5 Highlights

• Headphone reminder
• Curriculum Night - Save the Date

Middle School Highlights

• PE Uniform order information - deadline to order August 27
• Curriculum Night - Save the Date

Much Appreciation

Mrs. Riedl, Principal

Please read through each section of the NEWSplash to ensure you have all the details. 

Interested in Joining our SAC Committee? 

• Please see the attached letter for more information and to sign up if you are interested.  
• We are excited to bring our SAC Committee together this year. 
• All meetings are scheduled the 4th Tuesday of the month in the PIA Media Center.

Fall Individual Pictures - Tuesday, August 27

•  All students will have a picture taken for the student IDs and yearbook.
• Parents are also able to purchase pictures at Leonards.com by clicking on the flyer below and enter code C671586



BEST Test/progress monitoring #1 Information

• Our students begin FAST/STAR progress monitoring #1 this week.
• Please click on the testing link below to read parent letters regarding state progress monitoring assessment.
• Testing Website

Traffic Update US 1/Pine Island RD- Improvements coming

• Construction on the Pine Island Road and US 1 intersection within the next 30 days.
• There are a host issues for the contractor to address to include drainage, alignment of the Pine Island Road with US 1, turn/decel lanes, traffic light, etc.
• They will remove the flashing amber lights on US 1 warning of the intersection when the work is complete.  

3rd - 8th grade only - Odyssey of the Mind -

• Click on the flyer below for details on Odyssey of the Mind tryouts~

Headphones Request - 

• Please send headphones with your student.
• Headphones will remain at school.
• The traditional over the ear headphones are best for our K - 5 students; however ear buds also work.
• Headphones are needed for computer lab usage, state testing and in class computer use.
• Wireless headphones are not permitted and cannot connect to computers.  
• Thank you!

K - 5 Curriculum Chat Night - September 10 

• We will welcome our K - 5 families to Curriculum Chat Night on September 10.
• Families will have the opportunity to choose from ONE of the TWO information sessions offered this evening. 
• We do ask that families choose a session and make plans to attend from the beginning of the session time. 
• This helps us maintain a respectful environment for all families during each session time. 
• Additionally, I would kindly ask that young children not attend this event. It will be the only time each school year that I make this request. Thank you for understanding. 
• Teachers will be sending home more information.  

• Times are below: 
• Session 1: 5:30 – 6:15
• Session 2 – 6:30 – 7:15 

***Should families not be able to attend, all presentations will be made available on the PIA website a week after Curriculum Night!

PE Uniforms

• Our PE department has reopened the link to purchase PE uniforms and gym lockers. 
• Please click the below link to access our SchoolPay account. If you do not already have an account, you will need to create one.
• School Pay Link

• We will be taking orders between now and August 27^th. 
• We anticipate our second order coming in sometime in September. Thank you and Go Dolphins!

Coach Rice

Coach Munger

Coach Kaufmann

MS Curriculum Chats Schedule - Thursday, Sept. 5.

• We are looking forward to hosting our in-person Curriculum Chat on Thursday, Sept. 5
• This will serve as a time for our families to visit with teachers and learn what learning looks like and sounds in the life of a PIA middle school student.  
• It is a wonderful opportunity to share this experience with your student(s).  
• Please see the schedule below that we will follow for the evening.  

• 6:00pm – 6:10pm: 1^ST PERIOD
• 6:15pm – 6:21pm: 2^ND PERIOD
• 6:26pm – 6:32pm: 3^RD PERIOD
• 6:37pm – 6:43pm: 4^TH PERIOD
• 6:48pm – 6:54pm: 5^TH PERIOD
• 7:00pm – 7:06pm: 6^TH PERIOD
• 7:11pm – 7:17pm: 7^TH PERIOD

• ***Announcement will be made between each period and to conclude the evening***

***Should families not be able to attend, all presentations will be made available on the PIA website a week after Curriculum Night!

PTO UPDATES

Click on the graphic to access the entire back to school flyer and all live links.