News from our Principal - Pinewoods Elementary School

The School District
of Lee County
Pinewoods Elementary School
11900 Stoneybrook Golf Drive
Estero, FL 33928
Telephone: 239-947-7500
Fax: 239-947-0834
http://pin.leeschools.net
SCHOOL HOURS:
Students: 7:55 am—2:15 pm
Office: 7:00 am—3:30 pm
Student Drop Off: 7:25am—7:55 am
Leslie Gunderson
Gina Falzone
Becky Shine
Jamie Mackereth
Bill Howard
Principal
Asst. Principal
Curriculum
Reading Coach
School Counselor
DATES TO REMEMBER
May 5 & 6
5th grade Science FCAT
Friday , May 8
Spirit Day
PTO Mother’s Day Cake Fundraiser
Sunday, May 10
Mother’s Day
Friday, May 15
Spirit Day
May 15-21
Book Fair
Tuesday , May 19
Bingo for Books Media Center
5:30-7:00
Wednesday May 20
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Night 3:00-7:00
May 4, 2015
Volume 20, Issue 10
News from our Principal
Dear Pinewoods’ Families,
I am very excited about all of the events that will be taking place this month! Our students will be representing us at two district wide events, The 24 Math and Battle of the Books competitions will be held at
the district office early this month and our kids are ready to show what they know!! Go Math Wizards
and Book Bandits!! I appreciate the time these kids have spent ENTHUSIASTICALLY preparing for
these competitions, and greatly appreciate their sponsors, Mrs. Mackereth, Mrs. Wilkinson and Mrs.
Shine.
Read Across Pinewoods is going to be the week of May 18th, and it is going to be awesome! We will kick
off the week on 5/18 by dressing as our favorite Dr. Seuss characters and having green eggs and ham for
breakfast! There will be something special each day that week – keep your eyes open for a more detailed
information. Bingo for Books is Tuesday, May 19th. Thursday, May 21st is our annual Academic Fair from
6- 7 pm and orientation for our newest Kindergarten Eagles from 5:30 – 6. Our awesome PTO will also be
holding a SPRING FLING silent auction, the baskets and items for auction are amazing! We will close
out our week with our Author’s Parade on Friday , May 22nd at 8:45. The book fair will be open the entire
week, as well as the evening of the Academic Fair. Please feel free to call with any questions.
I am very proud to announce that one of our very own kindergarten students will be recognized at May’s
Lee County Sheriff Department’s “Do the Right Thing” ceremony. Congratulations to Alyse Dew, we are
so proud of you! Thank you for doing the right thing! I’m so proud of all of our students who choose to
do the right thing every single day.
Did you know that May 5th is National Teacher’s Day? We will be showing our appreciation for our
teachers and staff in a variety ways over the next few weeks.
A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.
~Henry Adams
Respectfully,
Leslie Gunderson
Thursday, May 21
Kindergarten Orientation 5:30pm.
Academic Fair 6:00-7:00pm.
Friday, May 22
Spirit Day
Authors Parade 8:45
Monday, May 25
NO SCHOOL Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 27
Gifted Field Trip 7:30am.- 5:30pm.
Friday, May 29
Spirit Day & Theme Day
5th grade Bush Gardens Field Trip
6:45am. -8:00 pm.
Tuesday, June 2
5th grade Promotion Ceremony 8:05 am.
Wednesday June 3
Early Dismissal 12:10
School’s Cool Parties
Thursday June 4
Early Dismissal
School’s Cool Parties
Friday June 5
Report Card Day
Early Dismissal
School's Cool Parties
LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS
Our School Counselor
Bill Howard is our school counselor. He is an integral part of our faculty providing a variety of services for our students. He does whole group lessons, as well as works with children in small groups or on an individual basis. You can
reach Mr. Howard by calling our school office at 947-7500 or via email at
BillRho@leeschools.net
News From PTO
PTO is excited about hosting our 1st Annual “Spring Fling” Silent Auction!! We have received
many wonderful donations including hotel stays, park passes, restaurant gift certificates, gift baskets and
much, much more. Please mark your calendars for May 21st, 5:00-7:00, for this wonderful event that will
be running the same night as the Academic Fair and Kindergarten Orientation. And be sure and come
hungry….PDQ will be available with their fresh, delicious chicken tenders. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Lindsay Cucchi, our Auction Chair at lacucchi@yahoo.com. We are looking for
this to be a BIG success for our school and in order to do this, we need YOU!
Dates to Remember:
May 8th: Mother’s Day Cakes decorated & sent home
May 18-21st: Book Fair
May 20th: Beef O’ Brady’s Night
May 21st: Kindergarten Orientation, Academic Fair & Spring Fling Auction
Volume 20, Issue 10
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FOOD SERVICE INFORMATION
St. Jude
Thank you so very much to the many students and
families that participated in the St. Jude Math-athon to benefit research in finding ways to treat
childhood cancer. 44 children raised $3,257.88 this
year! Over the past 14 years the total raised is
$53,128.15 from our Pinewoods families. Your generous donations have helped many families seek help
for their children.
Thank you!
Jane Swedish & Lisa Ortengren
Authors Parade
Mark your calendars! Pinewoods annual Author’s Parade will be held on May 22nd . Our Author , David
Marc Lopez ( Madde’s Magic Marker )and Lisa Trebilcock ( N is
for Naples)
Transportation Notes
Parents are required to write us a note if there will be any change in your child’s afternoon transportation. We request that all transportation changes be done with a written note and turned in to the teacher on the morning of the change. Please make sure
to write your child’s first and last name and teacher’s name on the note.
Thank you for your assistance in following this important safety policy.
WORD OF THE MONTH: SELF– CONTROL
The Character Building word for the month of May is:
SELF– CONTROL.
Self– Control is defined as the managing of your actions and emotions. Think before you act.
Discuss the value of SELF-CONTROL with your children, how it is
achieved and the impact it has on their relationships with others.
Mark your calendars!!
Bingo for Books is on Tuesday May 19 from 5:30- 7:00 in the Media Center.
All families are invited to come and play bingo and win books for summer
reading.
Snacks will be available.
Students must be accompanied by their parents!
Breakfast time: 7:25am-7:45 am
All students may receive FREE
Breakfast this year, courtesy of
The School District of Lee County,
if they so choose.
Ms. Linda Smith, Manager
Lunch time: 10:20am-12:02am
Lunch cost: $2.00
Lunch reduced price: $.40
Adult lunch: $3.10
Adult breakfast: $1.40
Milk: $.40 Juice: $.75
Cafeteria phone number: 947-0438
BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU FOR THE WEEK OF May 4
5/4/15, Monday
5/5/15,Tuesday
5/6/15,Wednesday
5/7/15,Thursday
5/8/15,Friday
Pancake Stk, Cheese, Juice + Milk
Pepperoni Pizza, Carrot Coins, Applesauce + Milk
Max Cheese, Fruit + Milk
Chicken Nuggets, Tossed Salad, Green Beans, Fruit, + Milk
Banana Bread, Yogurt, Juice, Fruit Cup + Milk
Tacos, Tossed Salad, Black Beans, Fruit Cup + Milk
Egg & Cheese Wrap , Fruit + Milk
Popcorn Chicken, Salad, Mashed Potato , Gravy, Fruit + Milk
French Toast, Turkey Sausage, Juice, Fruit Cup + Milk
Chicken Sandwich, Salad, Fruit Cup, Juice + Milk
BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU FOR THE WEEK OF May 11
5/11/15 ,Monday
Pancake , Graham Cracker, Juice, Fruit Cup + Milk
Pizza, Corn, Applesauce, Juice + Milk
5/12/15,Tuesday
Cinnamon Pancakes , Cheese, Fruit + Milk
Gorditas, Tossed Salad, Salsa, Black Beans, Fruit Cup + Milk
5/13/15,Wednesday Chicken Biscuit, Cheese, Juice, Fruit Cup + Milk
Chicken Nuggets, Tossed Salad, Carrot Coins, Fruit Cup + Milk
5/14/15,Thursday
Bagel Pizza, Fruit + Milk
Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Tossed Salad, Broccoli, Fruit + Milk
5/15/15,Friday
UBR, Yogurt, Juice, Fruit Cup + Milk
Hotdogs W/ Bun, Tossed Salad, Potato Roasters, Fruit Cup + Milk
BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU FOR THE WEEK OF May 18
5/18/15,Monday
Spice Bread, Yogurt, Juice , Fruit Cup + Milk
Chicken Sandwich, Green Beans, Fruit Cup + Milk
5/19/15,Tuesday
Choc Chip Waffles , Cheese , Fresh Fruit + Milk
Beef Slider, Tossed Salad, Potato Wedges, Fresh Fruit + Milk
5/20/15,Wednesday Parfait, Juice, Fruit Cup, Juice + Milk
Nachos W/ Meat & Cheese, Salad, Beans, Fruit + Milk
5/21/15,Thursday
Egg & Cheese Wrap, Fruit + Milk
Mini Calzones, Salad, Marinara Sauce, Broccoli, Fruit+ Milk
5/22/15,Friday
Cinnamon Roll, Cheese, Juice, Fruit Cup + Milk
Fish Nuggets, Tossed Salad, Sweet Potato, Fruit Cup + Milk
BREAKFAST/LUNCH MENU FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 25
5/25/15, Monday
MEMORIAL DAY NO SCHOOL
5/26/15, Tuesday
Mini Cinnamon, Yogurt, Juice, Fruit Cup + Milk
Cheese Pizza, Carrot Coins, Apple Sauce + Milk
5/27/15, Wednesday Toast, Fresh Fruit + Milk
Turkey Corndog, Tossed Salad, Broccoli, Fruit + Milk
5/28/15, Thursday
Blueberry Waffles, Cheese, Fresh Fruit + Milk
Chicken Nuggets, Tossed Salad, Corn, Fresh Fruit + Milk
5/29/15 ,Friday
UBR, Yogurt, Juice, Fruit Cup + Milk
Grilled Cheese, Salad, Potato Wedges, Apple Chips + Milk
BREKFAST/LUNCH MENU FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 1
6/1/15, Monday
MANAGER’S CHOICE
6/2/15, Tuesday
MANAGER’S CHOICE
6/3/15, Wednesday MANAGER’S CHOICE
6/4/15, Thursday
MANAGER’S CHOICE
6/5/15, Friday
MANAGER’S CHOICE
Choices Each Day:
Additional Lunch
Burrito, WOW Sandwich w/cheese stick Monthly menus are
posted on our District Web site, http://nutrition.leeschools.net myLunchMoney
You may pay for your child’s meals online with a credit card.
Access www.myLunchMoney.com.
The School Board of Lee County, Florida: Cathleen O'Daniel Morgan, District 3, Chairman; Steven K. Teuber, District 4, Vice Chairman; Mary
Fischer, District 1; Jeanne S. Dozier, District 2; Pamela H. LaRiviere , District 5; Nancy J. Graham, Ed.D, Superintendent.
The annual No Child Left Behind School Public Accountability Report (SPAR), the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP),
and the School Improvement Plan (SIP) are available for your review in the main office.
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