FREE Pre-K!!! Deadline for applications is April 1, 2022.
Applications should be submitted to your school of choice no
later than April 1st.
Title I Pre-K Screening will take place in May.
National School Social Work Week
March 7-11, 2022
Monday March 7th
• School Social Workers LOVE to see their students shine bright in all that they do!
Time to shine- Wear your bright colors!
Tuesday March 8th
• School Social Workers encourage students to do their best in all they do!
Inspiration Day- Wear your favorite shirt that motivates you!
Wednesday March 9th
• School Social Workers offer support to school teams, intervention with students and families, and liaison with community agencies.
Wear a shirt that makes you feel confident!
Thursday March 10th
• School Social Workers help make a CHANGE in the lives of individuals and the community.
Wear your favorite superhero shirt & JEANS!
Friday March 11th
• School Social Workers LOVE to cheer on their school!
Wear your school colors (ROYAL BLUE & WHITE) & JEANS!
This month the PTO will conduct our annual World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser beginning Tuesday, March 8, 2022. This fundraiser will help enhance our school's programs throughout the year and benefit your children. We need your help to accomplish this goal!
Writing and Art Competition
On March 24th, 2022 We will be having a Writing and Art Competition at the Indian Education Department. All entries must pertain to Native American Culture. Students in grades 1st - 6th will compete in the Art categories. Only 5th -6th grade will compete in Writing categories as well as the Art categories. Students interested please see Ms. Hill in Villa 5 for an entry form. All artwork and writing compositions along with entry forms must be turned into me by March 21st.
GRADE DIVISIONS: Entries will be judged in three grade divisions
• Youth—Grades 1-3
• Tween—Grades 4-8
• Junior—Grades 9-12
ART CATEGORIES: There are six (6) categories under each grade division
• Basketry
• Traditional Arts
• Carving
• Pottery
• Beading/Jewelry Making
Drawings/Paintings
ELIGIBILITY OF ENTRIES:
• Students must have an ED506 form on file with PSRC Indian Education
• Entries must be the artist’s original work—no copies.
• Artist is limited to one entry per category.
• No molds or kits will be accepted.
• No copyrighted images can be used in artwork.
• Only individual projects will be accepted.
Writing Prompt: What does it mean to be a Native American/Indigenous person in today’s society?
GRADE CATEGORIES
• Grades 5-8
• Grades 9-12
WRITING CATEGORIES
• Poetry
• Fiction
• Non-Fiction
Poetry: Not to exceed 32 lines
All other Categories: Max, 1,000 words
Thursday, February 10th : School counselors focus on Career
Development. From crayons to careers ~ we
advocate for our students! Wear college or career
gear .
Friday, February 11th : School counselors LOVE their students,
school, & community! We promote embracing your
unique & special qualities! Wear something that you
love!
Parents please click on the links to complete the Parent Engagement Survey.
English (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCVk4oZ1rMUt8KyiI55MQBFexsaDdS-fBw-SjUde7NxnnLdw/viewform
Spanish
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScen_Oh8brjoHOUtDkxOVm63YbaO22c6g25xNgKsLli5X-VdA/viewform
Arabic
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZ6UafkO-IaNKlKU2T1e3A9R80bNZMuGCwr-xrMErAUKuibA/viewform
NC Check-In
Benchmark Tests
3rd-6th Grades
Reading*Math*Life Science*
February 1, 2022 - February 4, 2022
Please encourage your child to do their best. These tests will measure their growth in reading, math and science.
Indian Education Winter Virtual Cultural Academy Form
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScXz7__B7sjU1Iipv0zdzM4foJJqyoYQUiAEJ-N-sHRN557Aw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
Author Visit!!!!!
Author and Poet Jason Reynolds will visit Piney Grove Pioneers, grades 4-6 virtually on Wednesday, December 8th. He is New York Times best-selling author of All American Boys and Long Way Down . His book Ghost, is the National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature.
We're looking forward to this special event. To learn more about Jason Reynolds visit his website at https://www.jasonwritesbooks.com
Pioneers countdown begins with our "12 Days of Christmas Spirit". See the attached photo to participate.
Dec 7 - Virtual School Christmas
Program (following the PTO
Meeting)
Dec 7 - Virtual PTO Night at 5:30pm
Dec 7 - Progress Reports go home
Piney Grove Report Card
https://ncreports.ondemand.sas.com/src/school?school=780376&year=2020&lng=en
November 12, Mental Wellness Day, no school.
NC Check-In Benchmark #1 will be administered on October 26th - 28th for
3rd - 6th Grades.
Red Ribbon Week
(Theme: Drug Free Looks Like Me) October 23rd –Oct 31st 2021
Piney Grove Elementary School Improvement Plan Guest Log-Ins Website: www.indistar.org Login Username: GuestS17155 Password: GuestS17155
Our Hispanic Heritage Program will be Friday, October 15th.
21st Century Enrichment Program will start October 18, on campus, grades 3-6.