Pine Bend Announcements 10/25/2016
Published on Oct 25, 2016 14:25

Picture Retakes
Picture retakes will be on Thursday, November 3rd. If your student was absent on picture day, or you would like your student to get a picture retake, there are order forms in the office. You can also order pictures online at mylifetouch.com using the Picture Day ID: MI196132Y1. Please contact the office at 651-306-7701 with any questions.



S.A.L.T Day 
S.A.L.T. Day (Students and Adults Learning Together) will be on the afternoon of Friday, February 3rd. While it is still several months away, the PTSA is already in the planning stages to make this fun, annual event a success! They are currently looking for buttons (quarter size preferred) or medium sized vases. If you have these items and would be willing to donate them for S.A.L.T. Day, please drop them off in the main office. 




Employment Opportunity
Please see the attached link for an employment opportunity with ISD 199 Food Service.

FSSUBS Posting 10-4-16.pdf


 

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

New Fliers Posted
Elementary Flyers

Lost and Found
If you think your student is missing an item, please have them check the lost and found bin located in the cafeteria. It is also a good idea to label your child's clothing with their name to help minimize lost items.


Box Tops
Remember to clip and turn in all your box tops! Box tops earn .10 each for Pine Bend. You can turn them in at the box near the media center. 


School Hours
School hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 3:10 p.m. We ask that parents drop students off between 8:15-8:25 a.m. 


Student Drop-Off

STUDENT DROP OFF IS NOT PERMITTED BEFORE 8 A.M.

Students who are dropped off by a parent are allowed to enter the building at:

  • 8:10 a.m. if they are eating breakfast here.
  • 8:15 a.m. when the first bell rings.

If you drop your student off at school in the morning, please follow these guidelines to ensure a safe environment for all Pine Bend students:

  • Park in the parking lot if you need to enter the building.
  • If you arrive early, pull forward as far as possible as space becomes available. 
  • Do not cut in front of other cars - wait patiently.
  • Drop students off at the curb.




Attendance
ISD 199 wants your children to be successful at school. Attendance at school every day plays an important part in that success. Our goal is to help your children get into the habit of coming to school every day. Please review the flier found here http://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/sspw/pdf/caearlyattend.pdf that emphasizes the importance attendance plays in your child’s school career.

At Pine Bend, we monitor attendance very closely. Note that a letter will be sent home

  • At 3 unexcused absences
  • At 5 unexcused absences
  • At 7 unexcused absences; meeting with parents
  • After 7 unexcused absences, a report is made to Dakota County Child Protection for educational neglect as mandated by MN Statute 102A.22.

**3 unexcused tardies are considered 1 unexcused absence.



Steps to Volunteering in ISD 199

ALL field trip volunteers MUST have a Volunteer Application and a CURRENT background check on file

  1. Complete a Volunteer Application. ALL volunteers must complete this. You can find both an online and print application at: http://www.isd199.org/community/volunteer_corps/application_and_forms. The print application can be turned in to the Pine Bend office. The online application is automatically submitted upon completion.
  2. Complete a background check if:
  • You are going on a field trip
  • You are working one-on-one with a student

You may apply online here: http://www.isd199.org/community/volunteer_corps/application_and_forms. The cost is $18 and is payable by credit card. The background check is good for 12 months.

**Please be aware that the background check process takes a minimum of 24 hours to complete**

  NOTE: ISD 199 will NOT accept the results of other background checks.

 If you have questions about the volunteer process, please contact Sara Pearce at 651-306-7701.