Pine River Elementary
3575 King Road
China, Michigan 48054
http://www.ecsd.us/pre/
Attendance Line: (810) 676-1066
Fax: (810) 676-1060
WHAT’S COMING UP……
Monday, November 17
5th Grade Dissection – 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 18
Cheers to You! – 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 19 – Friday, November 21
PTO Book Swap
Wednesday, November 26 – Friday, November 28
No School – Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday, December 2
PTO Meeting – 7:00 p.m.
Hungry Howie’s Pizza Night
Thursday, December 4
Pine Parent Principal Chat – 9:00 a.m.
Hearing Rescreen
Friday, December 5
Vision Rescreen
Christmas Family Fun Night 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
LUNCH MENU
Chartwells food service will be making the conversion to
paperless menus. December will be the last month that a
paper copy will be sent home. You will be able to view the
menu by going to the East China School District webpage
and following the Parent tab to the Cafeteria Menu link.
OUTDOOR RECESS
Participating in recess can be an
invigorating part of school as fresh air and
exercise are important. Students should
wear appropriate clothing especially as the
weather gets colder. Please be sure your
child is dressed warm enough to attend
school and go outside for recess.
Thanksgiving Recess - No School
Wednesday through Friday
November 26th through November 28th
Classes resume on Monday, December 1st
WORKING WITH WORDS
Joyce Lemmer, Principal
(810) 676-1050
November 14, 2014
Mrs. Huston’s second/third grade students were in deep
concentration, working on their Word Sorts in Word
Study. Some students were sorting words into
categories…some students were writing their sorted
words into their Word Study notebook…some students
were giving their partner a spell check…and some
students were engaged in a speed sort…but ALL students
were productively completing their Word Study activities!
SHOW YOUR GOOD CITIZENSHIP
Throughout the week, Pine River stuents who show Pine
River Pride have the oportunity to earn good behavior
tickets. Tickets are randomly selected each week, and
those students are acknowledged in the Pine Bough. This
week the following students are to be commended for
showing their good citizenship and exemplary behavior:
Please come to the office for a reward!
Amaya Graebert – K
Aiden Kupiszewski – K
Leah Betz – 1
Analeis Ming – 1
Addison Oles – 1
Kate Johns – 2
Ryan Pettinger – 2
Emma Terhune – 2
Lily Iafrate – 3
Jeremy Westrick – 3
Brendan Carnaghi - 4
Makala Schwartz – 4
Michael Jarvis – 5
Jarod Jovanovich – 5
Jack Psink - 5
Report Cards are
available for viewing.
Be sure to log in to your Skyward
account under Family Access.
Directions can be found on
the East China website.
shopping done and
Holiday Babysitting.
Where:
When:
bring
your
Get some
children to
St. Clair High School
Saturday, December 6, 2014
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
$10 per child
Preschool through 5th Grade
All children must be potty trained.
St. Clair High School’s National Honor Society
students will watch your children throughout a
day of fun-filled activities, including a balloon
maker, bounce house, and lunch. You can pick
them up any time before 4:00 p.m.
Contact
[email protected] with questions.
IT’S TIME TO MAKE THE SWAP
Get your well-read, gently used books ready! Pine River
students will participate in the Annual Book Swap which
will take place Wednesday, November 19th and Thursday,
November 20th during lunch periods. Books will be
collected on Wednesday, November 19th, and book
selection will take place on Thursday, November 20th.
PANTS COLLECTION
REPORT CARDS
Busy during the holiday season?
Cost:
Age Limit:
PANTS A’PLENTY
Clean, gently used and new pants are needed for
K.I.D.S. - Kids in Distress
Children’s Pants
Sizes infant to 16
Through December 19th
Collection boxes will be located in the lobby.
HOLIDAY BABYSITTING
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Children’s books only, please.
Board books will not be accepted.
Book donations are appreciated. We are particularly in
need of books for 4th and 5th grade readers.
Students may exchange up to five books each.
INCLEMENT WEATHER AND SCHOOL
CANCELLATION INFORMATION
School “cancellations” and “main roads only”
announcements will be made on the following radio
stations: WJR-AM 760, WHLS-AM 1450, WPHS-AM
1380, WGRT - FM 102.3, and WSAQ - FM 107.1;
and television stations Channels 2, 4, and 7, and
will also be posted on the East China website.
The “Weather Advisory/School Closing Line” is
(810) 676-1101 for up-to-date transportation delays
due to existing weather conditions. This line is available
24 hours a day and updates will be made by 5:00 a.m. on
those days when weather will cause delays/cancellations
in transportation service.
LET THE MUSIC BEGIN!
Moving to the notes of “O Canada” and “The StarSpangled Banner,” fifth grader students throughout St.
Clair County were treated to beautiful music presented by
the International Symphony Orchestra of Sarnia and Port
Huron directed by Douglas Bianchi. Our Pioneers heard
“The William Tell Overture” as well as selections from Star
Wars, and more. They had the opportunity to become
familiar with the works of Johann Strauss, John Philip
Sousa, and other famous musicians. Various orchestra
instruments were introduced and explained to the
students. Not only is this an experience in enjoying
beautiful, classical music and an opportunity to get a
better understanding of orchestral instruments, but the
students learn lessons in concert etiquette, too. Our fifth
graders were dressed befitting a special concert!
A RUMBLE FOR THE WIN!
It proved to be a real rumble when the Richmond Blue
Devils competed in Rumble in the Thumb tournament
games last Saturday in Port Huron. Pine River Pioneers,
Logan Ellis, corner; Luke Ellis, quarterback; Peyton Ellis,
water boy; Seth Henderson, defensive full back; Maddox
Mozal, center, and Denny Salagan, running back, are
members of the team and were instrumental in winning
the tournament.
The boys have been on the Blue Devils football team for
three years, so they know how to work as a team. They
follow the guidance of their coaches and practice discipline
and knowing their job on the team. That practice was put
to test when they resoundingly beat the Cros Lex
Pioneers, the North Detroit Jets, and the St. Clair Shores
Green Hornets during the tournament! Both Luke Ellis and
Denny Salagan scored touchdowns by “cutting back and
running through the middle.” All the boys agreed they
made a lot of good tackles, and Maddox Mozal was
emphatic when he declared that his team “never gives
up!”
Congratulations, Blue Devils, for rumbling for the win!
…A WIN ON THE ICE…
Seven different teams…seven different games…a total of
32 goals. Last week, fourth grader, Sutton Majeske, son of
Paula Peterson, and his team, the Mt. Clemens Wolves,
skated their way to victory. The team took first place in
the Bauer World Invite Hockey Tournament in Chicago.
Sutton believes the reason for their win is because they
skated hard, used good form, and were able to get past
the other players...in addition to making a combined total
of 32 goals!
Sutton has been playing hockey for seven years, since he
was two years old. On his current team, Sutton is the left
wing and plays on the left side of the rink. He loves to
score goals and feels hockey is not only fun, but helps
with his eye-hand coordination.
Congratulations, Sutton, on your big hockey victory!
LOST AND FOUND
Are you missing hats, gloves, coats, sweatshirts,
sweaters, lunch box, or other items? If so, there is a
very good possibility it is in our lost and found. Items are
accumulating, and we urge students and parents to look
through the bins the next time you are in our building.