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Pine News
Total Solar Eclips Sunday May 20 - Watch Safely
Through the generosity of the Astronomical Society of Nevada, Jim Fahey and American Assay, we are able to distribute a FREE solar viewer to every 8th grade student this week. The total solar eclipse is on Sunday May 20 beginning at 5:15pm and lasting until about 7pm. Peak viewing of the “ring of fire” is from 6:28pm to 6:33pm. For additional information visit: http://www.eclipsereno.unr.edu/This solar viewer will also be useful to observe the transit of Venus on June 5th This rare event will not occur again until 2114! You can view an animation of this even at: http://online.wsj.com/video/B0A29B97-6FD9-47A6-BCF9-31F0B9FACFAC.html
Venus will appear as a small black dot as it crosses in front of the Sun Credit: Howard University Astronomical Observatory
Eye protection is needed to view this event. The transit begins when Venus creeps in front of the sun’s limb as seen from Earth. In the Americas the transit occurs on June 5, while the event occurs on June 6 for Europe and Asia. The total time it takes for Venus to cross from one edge of the sun to the other is 6 hours and 40 minutes.
Venus should be visible without any magnification, but you will need solar eclipse glasses, welder’s goggles, proper filters on telescopes, or paper to make a pinhole projection. Once again, as it was for the partial solar eclipse in the United States, the point of greatest contact will occur at about the time of sunset, which is approximately 8:30 p.m. CDT.
Use CAUTION with the viewers, it is NEVER safe to look at the sun without eye protection. These are events not to be missed. Please thank Jim when you see him again. Enjoy!
Track Team Takes First Again!
Results from the Reno Meet. Unavailable were the 8th girl high jump as well as the 4x400 7B and 8B results.7th Girl Pine 52, Swope 34, Depoali 32
7th Boys Pine 63.5, Swope 28, Depoali 18.5
8th Girls Pine 38, Swope 17, Depoali 52
8th Boys Pine 48, Swope 20, Depoali 34
Totals Pine 201.5 Swope 99 Depoali 136.5
Check out the Pine Track Page for more detailed results
Music Department Brings Home Trophies:
Congratulations to Mr. Rasmussen, Mr. O’Neill, and all the students who participated in the 2012 Music in the Parks Festival in Vallejo, California. Pine brought back six trophies from this competition for the following categories: 7th Grade Middle School Concert Band with a rating of Good 8th Grade Middle School Concert Band with a rating of Good 8th Grade Middle School Strings Orchestra with a rating of Excellent Middle School Jazz Ensemble finishing 2nd Place 7th Grade Middle School Strings Orchestra finishing 1st Place Middle School Mixed Choir finishing 1st Place
Your Input is Important to Us.
Between now and June 1 you and your child will be asked to participate in an online survey. Our goal is to better understand the student and parent perspective as we strive to address the learning needs of all students. A Notification form was passes out in advisory classes the week of May 7. Please read it for more information. Please note that Pine Middle school is not participating in the Tripod Survey. Please click here for more information and a link to all of the surveys. http://www.washoe.k12.nv.us/schools/safe-and-drug-free-schools
Teachers win Awards
Congratulations to Mike Ismari for winning the Excellence in Environmental Education Award for 2012. Mike was selected for his work in bringing a school garden to Pine Middle School. Thank you Mike for engaging our students in science and the environment in a fun and healthy way.Sandi Christman is receiving the Dedicated Service Award for 20 or more years of service to students in Washoe County. Lorna Rocha is receiving the Distinguished Service Award for an outstanding and exemplary job in her field. Both were nominated by peers at Pine. Thank you ladies for service to our students.
Strides for Love 5K Run/Walk May 20
This 5K run/walk will be at Reed High School on May 20 at 9:00am. It will benefit the Touch of Life Foundation. Click here for more information.
On Line Registration is Here:
To register for the 2012/13 school year a parent within the students primary household must have activated a parent portal account within Infinite Campus. This can be found on the WCSD website under the “Parent” tab. Once you log in, go to your inbox within messages and click on “on line registration”. If you need your activation code (GUID #) or are locked out of your account please call the school @ 689-2550. If you need additional help you may stop by the office between the hours of: 8am – 1:30pm, Monday – Friday March 27 & 29 – 5pm – 6pm April 17 & 26 – 5pm – 6pm. Here are some additional documents that may help you.
Online Registration for New Student to WCSD.
Online Registration for students enrolled and attending WCSD.
Summer School Information Now Available:
Information for Summer School is now available. Attached you will find: 1. Summer School MS 2012 Information Sheet (course offerings, dates, locations, registration schedule, etc.) 2. Summer School Registration Form
Registration for Session I closes Thursday, June 7th, and the Supplemental Credit Office will be closed all day Friday, June 8th. WOLF graduation is at noon on the 8th, so we will be closed to attend the rehearsal and graduation.Some classes fill up quickly and some may be canceled due to low enrollment so please encourage students to register early. As always, check our website for the most up to date Summer School information.
Student Infinite Campus Accounts Being Reset:
Since all 6th Graders and 7th Graders, are scheduled to make your online course requests for the 2012-2013 school year during the last two weeks of March, all student Infinite Campus portal accounts for Pine Middle School have been re-set. Your student ID number is still your username.Your password is <first name initial><last name initial><birthdate MMDDYY>.Advisory teachers will be working with students to reset their accounts.
It is Time for High School Registration:
Wooster High School will host a Parent Night Wednesday April 4 at 6:00p.m. Wooster will help Parents do the ONLINE registration that evening.
Track and Field Information:
Track sign ups were 3-1-12. If a student is still interested please see Fagan. Remember 11 minute mile and good grades. Parents track is going to need you April 26th at Galena High School from 2:30-5:30. We are hosting the track meet and need 35 volunteers to facilitate the meet. If interested please go to the track link and download the volunteer form. Once filled out bring to our school office with an ID. We want to get on your calendar now so that this meet will be as efficient as the last two years. Any questions please email Fagan jfagan@washoeschools.net. If you would like to order a hooded sweatshirt or t-shirt click here for the form.
Thank you,
Pine Track 2012
Check out the Track and Field Website for more due date information.
Join Team Up for Homework Help and Fun Clubs!
Team up is an after school program where students can receive free tutoring services and have the opportunity to explore some exciting clubs. Some clubs include Tutoring, Robotics. Garden Club, Soccer, Beading, Art Club, Jewelry Making, Journalism, Tech Club, Cooking Club. contact Joe Hurst at jhurst@washoeschools.net. Click here for the full schedule of events.
Algebra Module 5 now available online:
Pine is Helping Fight Hunger:
Check out this website to see what Pine Middle school is doing to help fight hunger in our community. http://www.schoolsfighthunger.org/school/111445-pine-middle-school.html
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. 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.
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
Upcoming Events
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Mission Statement
Daily Announcements
2011-2012 Traditional Calendar
School Google Calendar
Rotation Schedule
2011 Student Handbook coming soon
Staff Directory
Staff Directory by Department
Pine Garden Club
Pine Gifted and Talented
Uniforms
PTO
No fundraiser - Fundraiser forms
Forms
2011-2012 Bell Schedule
Pine Library Database
7th Math book on line
Algebra book on line
Science Book on line
Smarthinking
-Online
Tutoring
WCSD Links
Washoe County
School District
District Dress Code
District Cell Phone Policy
Curriculum Standards
Pine Accountability Report
WCSD Online Database
Outlook web interface
Washoe County
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