Magnet application window for 2021-22 school year now open
Submit an application by Jan. 6, 2021, to be considered for one of the five elementary magnet schools and by Feb. 10, 2021 for Valley Middle School of STEM.
COVID-19 After Hours Reporting
This questionnaire asks about student health and potential exposure to COVID-19. It will screen for potential COVID-19 related symptoms and exposures in an effort to avoid the spread of COVID-19.
Hat Day Highlights
On Monday of our Fall Spirit Week the students and staff had a Hat Day. It was so much fun to see our Pinewood Digital Academy and Pinewood Hybrid students showing off their fun and crazy hats.
Pinewood Pride
On Tuesday of our Fall Spirit Week we showed off our Pinewood Pride. Blue and green was everywhere you looked, at home and in the school building. GO PINEWOOD!
PJ's Day
Since everyone was at home for school on Wednesday of our Fall Spirit Week it was the perfect day for jammies. It looks like everyone was cozy and comfy. Hopefully they didn't sleep through their schoolwork.
Animal Day
We had all kinds of furry and feathered friends studying with Pinewood students today. Thursday of our Fall Spirit Week was Animal Day. Students and staff dressed like animals or included stuffed animals in their learning today.
Superhero Day
What a great day to celebrate our heroes! Friday of Fall Spirit Week was Superhero Day. Real life heroes and comic book heroes were celebrated on this fun day.
Welcome to Pinewood Community Elementary School
At Pinewood, we are committed to helping students become responsible, self-directed, independent, intellectually curious and compassionate lifelong learners.
SCHOOL NEWS
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In recognition of this important declaration, we encourage District 196 families to explore the rich history of indigenous people around the United States and in Minnesota.
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PTO is asking you to be part of a fundraiser? What? We understand you don't want to buy anything, bake anything, sell anything or deliver any goods but you still want to help however you can. So, simply DONATE and SHARE to help PTO raise money for Pinewood.
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Each school will share site-specific details about the change at their building. There will be no school for all preschool and elementary students only Nov. 19 and 20.
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Applications must be submitted by Jan. 6, 2021, for elementary magnet schools and by Feb. 10, 2021 for Valley Middle School of STEM. Applications for the School of Environmental Studies are accepted throughout the year.
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The district has a process and timeline for determining when to shift to a different learning model based on multiple data points and factors.
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In these unusual times of Hybrid and Distance learning we'd love for our community to be able to connect with each other! Please go to the Pinewood PTO website and add your family to our school directory. If you include your information by Friday, October 23rd, you will be included in our drawing for Pinewood swag for your student.
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Both calendars are based on an all in-person learning model, although the district does plan to continue to offer the 196 Digital Academy as an all distance learning option for families.
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Register now for fall learning opportunities. As always, the safety of you, your family and our staff is our primary concern.
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District 196 students are eligible to receive free breakfast and lunch every school day, whether in school or distance learning at home. A la carte items available at school are not included in this program.
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Quick Start Guides are being issued with the iPads and are also available online. The Quick Start Guide is available in English, Spanish and Somali. Parents can use this guide to identify their child's password and connect the iPad to WiFi.