Middle School boys and girls sweep the TCAC's first cross country meet of the season!  Shown here – the Knight Pride of three of our high school students assisting with the middle school race (Avery Camp ‘14, Liam Clarke ‘14 and Ryan Edwards ‘14) along with the boys' 1^st and 2^nd place finishers, Christopher Textor ‘18 and AJ Lettengarver ‘15. 

Thanks to our new World Languages Chair, Amy Jonas, The Pine School has a unique opportunity to host two Chilean high school students for 10 weeks this winter!  Florencia and Francisca (both 17) are Chilean students currently attending El Colegio Nazaret in Santiago, Chile and will be spending their “summer holiday” studying at The Pine School.  They will arrive on December 29, 2010 (approximate) and return to Chile on March 15, 2011 (approximate).  Both girls are looking forward to attending classes at The Pine School, enhancing their English language skills, experiencing the American family lifestyle and sharing their own Chilean culture and language with all of us!  
 
If you are interested in learning more about the opportunity for your family to host Florencia or Francisca, please contact Beth Lettengarver ASAP at blettengarver@thepineschool.org.

Overseas trip for Sophomores,Juniors and Seniors, Spring Break 2011
The Pine School is planning a trip to beautiful Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, exclusively for Pine School Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors, for Spring Break 2011. Included in the first portion of the trip will be a visit to the capital city, Quito, as well as side trips to the famous market town of Otavalo nestled gently in the Andes Mountains, and the Middle of the World Monument at the equator. The second portion will include visits to several spectacular locations in the world famous Galapagos Islands! Then, another stop in the coastal city of Guayaquil. Trip chaperones will be Mr. Gioffi and Ms. Cevallos.

This trip is offered to Pine School Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors only. Spaces are limited so if you would like to participate in this remarkable adventure in the real 'Middle Earth,' and would like to check eligibility requirements, send the following information by email to Mr. Gioffi (pgioffi@thepineschool.org) at the upper school campus:

• student's full name  (exactly as it appears on his/her U.S. Passport)
• student's date of birth
• the age the student will be in April 2011
• his/her grade level in April 2011
• your full name (the parent)
• an email address and telephone number (with area code) where you (the parent) can most easily be reached

Eligibility criteria for students will be used to determine if the student will be able to join the group, and trip participants must have a U.S. passport that will be valid at least six months after the time of the trip. Spanish language ability is not a requirement but, a desire to explore, learn and exchange a bit of culture is - so don't delay!

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Martin County are looking for volunteers for two exciting programs.  Students aged 11-13 (Grades 6-8) are needed for the Torch Club, and students over age 14 (Grades 9-12) are needed for the Keystone Club.  For more information or to volunteer, please contact Chris Cade at ccade@bgcmartin.org.
  

Attention: Students and Parents 

School photos are scheduled for Wednesday, September 22, 2010.  Students should have received order forms by now.  Here are a few reminders:

Please fill out the order form and return it to your homeroom teacher/advisor with payment by Wednesday, September 22, 2010.  

1. The order form MUST be completed with payment and sent in prior to picture day in order for you to receive pictures.
2. Checks should be made payable to: LIFETOUCH.
3. The background for all students will be BLUE.
4. All students will have their pictures taken whether they have ordered anything or not; as this is the photo that will be used for the yearbook.
5. After you receive the pictures, you may order more but only if you originally placed an order.
6.  If you are dissatisfied with the pictures (i.e. eyes closed, head turned) the photographers will return for re-takes on Wednesday, November 3, 2010.
7. The dress code for picture day is as follows:

Early Learning and Pre-k students: regular school uniform

Kindergarten through 6^th grade: dress uniform – No blazers

7^th -12^th grade: dress uniform, including blazers (Please note: If you prefer to bring your own blazer you may do so, however, The Parent’s Association will have blazers available in various sizes for all to use!) 

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Thank you to the following parents who helped at the first meeting today! :
Jeannie Coolidge
Jeanne Dunn
Martha Matos
Paulette Fox
Sonyá Finney
Kathy Enos
Sharise Stevens
Veronique Howley
Nisha Singh

The Parents' Association Officers would like to thank all those who were able to attend our annual Coffee/Volunteer Fairs held on August 31^st, and September 1^st on the Stuart and Hobe Sound campuses respectively.  It was wonderful to see many new faces and to welcome back our old friends as well.  We look forward to working with all of you and getting to know you and your many special talents.  For those who were not able to attend, you can still volunteer it’s not too late!

We would like to extend a special thank you to the Committee Chairs for your enthusiastic presentations, and your commitment to The Pine School.

Sincerely,

Carol Fernandez
President

Attached is the new edition of The Connection (Parents' Association Newsletter - revised August 2010) (Click Here). It is filled with information about upcoming everts. A great resource!

Welcome back to school!  Please note two very important safety rules when dropping off or picking up your children from school:
The speed limit in a school zone is 20 MPH.  Please observe the school speed limit at all times. 
Please refrain from using cell phones in carline.

Thank you.

Please use the following number (before 8:00 a.m.) to report that your child will be absent or tardy: 772-675-7029.  After 8:00 a.m., you must send an e-mail to attendance@thepineschool.org.

Ms. Walker’s fifth grade art students are entering a contest sponsored by the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. Wish us luck as we pit our colorful, adorable renderings of our pets (and our wished-for pets) against those by area art students in this county-wide competition!

The good folks at the Humane Society say winners will be called by Tuesday, Sept. 14.

The Pine School Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Marcus D. Rabb, will be performing at the 2^nd Annual Palm City Fall Fest on Saturday, October 16, 2010. 

The Jazz Ensemble is slated to play at 11:30am for about 45 minutes to an hour. 

The Fall Fest, will be held Palm City Park, located at 2050 SW Mapp Rd ,and will feature, approximately 100 community, business and arts & crafts booths, specialties from local restaurants, a classic car show, premium wine and beer, musical entertainment and a favorite for young and old alike is the popular Children's Area with its annual pumpkin carving contest, and much more. 

2010 PALM CITY FALL FEST SPONSORS
Comcast Spotlight, Waste Management, FPL, TD Bank, Suburban Subaru of Stuart, Seabreeze Publications, Treasure Coast Newspapers, Habitat for Humanity of Martin County, Martin County Board of County Commissioners, McNicholas & Associates

All Band Students in grades 7-12 are reminded to take their instruments home for practice every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Reminder: The Jazz Ensemble rehearses every Tuesday and Thursday morning during Break Period.

Reminder: The 7-12 Chorus rehearses every Monday and Friday morning during Break Period.

Congratulations to seventh grader Emily Rynasko for a fabulous performance in the one woman show, The Little Yellow Diary this past weekend at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Conservatory of Performing Arts. We are very proud of her!

The Girl Scouts will be having a recruitment event on Friday, September 10th and Saturday, September 11th.

Girls may join and participate throughout the year in any of our six Girl Scout Pathways.  The programs include troops, camping, events, series, travel and virtual.  All girls will be placed into a grade level based on their current grade in school.  The grade-levels for The Pine School Lower School are:

K & 1st Grade - Daisy
2nd & 3rd Grade  - Brownie
4th & 5th Grade - Junior
6th Grade - Cadette

Join us Friday, September 10th from 6:30 - 8:30pm at the Women's Club in Stuart or Saturday, September 11th from 9:30 - 11:30am at Vincent Bocchino Community Center / Langford Park in Jensen Beach. 

If you are unable to attend please contact either Joann Gallagher, gallagher31496@aol.com or Natalie Gustafson, ngustafson@gssef.org.

Click on ATHLETICS in the top menu of any page on this website.

Then click on C2C HOME PAGE.

Scroll down the page until you see "Sport Programs".

Click on the sport your student plays.

Each year our department likes to collect quality photos of our athletes and teams for use with our yearbook and especially our end of year athletic banquet. As the year progresses if you take any photos of your children their team mates and our teams we would appreciate it if you shared them with us by e-mailing Coach Washer at nwasher@thepineschool.org.