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Pine News
Wed. Feb. 8, Parent Night for 2nd Semester PE, ART and Tech of Science Students and parents from 6:00- 6:45PM:
If your child has PE, Art or Technlogoy of Science 2nd semester, please plan to attend the parent night on Wed. Feb. 8. and get to know the teachers and curriculum. See flyer for more information.
Science Symposium Coming Feb. 15, 2012
Open house for Public Viewing Feb. 16, 2012:
Please see the Pine Middle School Science Symposium website for all the information. http://pinesciencesymposium.weebly.com/index.html This link will take you to our symposium website. The basic project information is posted there including a reminder about the LSRC. Click here for the packets for Inventors, Career and Service Learning. (Note these are large files and may take some time to download.)
Feb. 16 Pine Science Dept. Mini Lap Top Cart Night at Chili's:
With each flyer presented on PINE MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE DEPT.night. Chili’s will donate 15% of the sales you bring in to your organization. Let us do the cooking and support NEW COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY @ PINE at the same time! PINE MIDDLE SCHOOL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT MINI LAPTOP CART NIGHT IS: Thursday, February 16, 2012 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Click here to print the flyer.
Tuskgee Airmen Visit Pine:
Pine was honored to have 3 of the Tuskeege Airmen come and speak to about 60 of our 8th grade students. It was a special occasion and our students were thrilled. For more information visit the Our Story Inc.
UNR Jr. High Volleyball Camp:
The University of Nevada will hold a Jr. High Volleyball tune up camp for any Jr. High girl. It will be held on January 20 & 21 and February 10 & 11 at the Virginia Street Gym. Time: Friday 6-8p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information go to http://www.nevadawolfpack.com/camps/volley-camps.html
Algebra Module 4 Book is now available for your Kindle or e-reader:
The Algebra Module 4 book can now be downloaded to your Kindle, Nook or other electronic reader. You can also print our the entire book or just the pages you need using by choosing the pdf format.
Click here to download to your Kindle
Click here to download the epub version for the Nook or other e-reader
Click here to print out the pdf version This is a very large file it may take some time to download.
Keep Viruses and Bacteria Away:
This is the time of year where viruses and bacteria are at their peak. In an effort to reduce the transmission of infection and avoid unnecessary student absences, we are encouraging you to read the attached letter.
WCSD High School Signature Academies:
WCSD is launching Signature Academies across the district this summer to provide students with additional academic opportunities at the high school level. These career- and industry-based programs will provide specific academic pathways that focus on areas of future job growth, provide opportunities for students to earn college credit or industry-recognized certifications, and learn transferable skills that are important to the workforce they will enter later in life. The goal is to have at least one Signature Academy at each of our high schools, which truly will help us prepare our children for college and highly-skilled careers. These programs give our children a jumpstart on the knowledge they will need to be prepared for future careers.The Signature Academies will be magnet academies (variance rules apply). Academies will be available in Media Arts & Communications, IT, Digital Technologies, Performing Arts, Sustainable Resources and Health & Human Services. These will build on the successes of Wooster’s International Baccalaureate program, AACT and TMCC High schools. These new academies will open August 2012 (applications will be available in January, with a February 10th deadline to apply). There are however, sneak previews available now at Robert McQueen (Global Studies Academy) and Edward Reed (H.O.P.E. Medical Academy) high schools.
Additional information about the High School Signature Academies program can be found here.
Mrs. Fagan Honored:
Pine Middle School Physical Education teacher Jencie Fagan will be featured in the next issue of imPLUSE magazine about how she used the money she received from being selected as a Carnegie Hero to resurface the tennis courts at Pine. This is just another example of Mrs. Fagan’s commitment to improving our school and community. Please join me in congratulating her for this important recognition.
FLL Tournament Success:
Both Pine Middle School FLL teams had an exciting time at the First Lego League Northern Nevada Tournament. Team Operation Pinestorm did an outstanding job and placed 4th in the Robot Mission category. Congratulations Jay Bubu, Scott Dooley, Kaleb Abend, Anutt Kandhadai! Team Robotic Jelly Beans demonstrated excellent team work in their Core Values presentation. Congratulations Mariah Nickerson, Chloe Humphreys, Louis Bubala, Cameron Levezu, Jennifer Urbina, Brandon Urbina.
Europe Trip 2012:
Are you interested in an eight to ten day tour to Spain and France next summer with highlights including Paris, Barcelona, and possibly Madrid? Please feel free to contact Ann McAlpine via e-mail at amcalpine@washoeschools.net. Click here for Itinerary
P.E. Looking for new or used IPods:
Pine PE is looking for new or used IPOD nanos or shuffles to use to help motivate students in PE to exercise. These will be used for students who typically are given food as positive reinforcement. Any questions please email or call Fagan. fagan@washoeschools.net 689-2550
Uniform Policy:
Pine Middle School requires all students to wear school uniforms. Here is the 2011-2012 Pine Middle School Uniform Policy.
Please see the Dean of Student's Webpage for important information:
Important information regarding Bullying at Pine Dean of student's webpage
Recycle your old cell phones and ink cartridges:
Happy Holidays! If your wish is granted and you get a new cell phone for Christmas don't forget the Pine Science Dept is recycling used cell phones and printer cartridges. This is an ongoing program and helps earn points toward technology. When you're run out of ink printing your book reports and holiday cards bring those empty printer cartridges to Mrs. Kaiser in room 102. The Science Dept AND your planet, thank you.
Parent Help for Infinite Campus is here.
Attached is a tip sheet for helping parents to access the portal. We hope this is helpful as we all work through the implementation.
Infinite Campus Tip Sheet for Parents
Check out some Pages on the Pine site:
Staff Directory in Alphabetical order
Staff Directory by Department - including department websites
Pine Garden Club
The School Google Calendar
Student Handbook Download
Coming soon
Positive Behavior System
PBS is a school wide program to provide positive feedback to students to improve behavior and academic outcomes. Click here to view Pine's Behavior Expectations.
- Be Safe
- Be Respectful
- Be Responsible
- Be a Problem Solver
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2011-2012 Bell Schedule
Pine Library Database
7th Math book on line
Algebra book on line
Science Book on line
Smarthinking
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Tutoring
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District Dress Code
District Cell Phone Policy
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