Mrs. Ross' Third Grade class is studying a unit on Australia. After reading picture books and discussing animals from the continent, the students were able to visit with an Australian student, Matt, and Mrs. Ross' daughter, Katie, by using the technology in Room 1. Each student had prepared questions to ask both college students in advance. They were excited to be able to see and talk to people halfway around the world (via Skype). They were also amazed that they were getting ready to sleep in Australia as we were just beginning our school day.  Plans are being made to continue their questions on another day since they had too many for one class period!

Please welcome this year’s international students (pictured) to The Pine School: Jade Ryhanan from Finland, Julian Gressel from Germany, Yidan Ye from China and Cemre Oktay from Turkey.  These 4 Upper School students will be living with host families and studying at TPS for the 2010-2011 school year.   Please make them feel welcome and  a part of our school family!  If you have any questions about the exchange program or how you can get involved, please contact Beth Lettengarver at 772-675-7017. 

Congratulations to those TPS students and parents who participated in Saturday's Run to support the Hobe Sound Childcare Center.  Many of the students involved won medals for outstanding performances.  More importantly, they gave of their time to support one of the local schools here in Martin County.  Way to go Knights!

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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Parents' Association Newsletter
Yellow Brick Mall
Goodsearch.com
Make a Gift Online
Annual Giving Donation Form

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.