Mission Statement
The purpose of public education at Pine City Schools is to help individuals acquire knowledge, skills and positive attitudes toward self and others that will enable them to solve problems, think creatively, continue learning, and develop maximum potential for leading productive, fulfilling, care aware lives in a complex and changing society.
The purpose of public education at Pine City Schools is to help individuals acquire knowledge, skills and positive attitudes toward self and others that will enable them to solve problems, think creatively, continue learning, and develop maximum potential for leading productive, fulfilling, care aware lives in a complex and changing society.
Board Standards Statement
As the 2021-22 school year begins, the Pine City Board of Education reaffirms its commitment to all students, parents, staff, and community members to provide an academically rich, socially and emotionally supportive and multi-cultural/gender-fair programs. The Board will continue discussion of how to most effectively implement policy, procedures, and personnel to implement systems that evolve with stakeholder input for the ongoing goal of improvement of instruction and supporting educational programs.
As the 2021-22 school year begins, the Pine City Board of Education reaffirms its commitment to all students, parents, staff, and community members to provide an academically rich, socially and emotionally supportive and multi-cultural/gender-fair programs. The Board will continue discussion of how to most effectively implement policy, procedures, and personnel to implement systems that evolve with stakeholder input for the ongoing goal of improvement of instruction and supporting educational programs.
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Junior High Football Game Location Change
Both the 7th & 8th grade football teams will play @ Mora tomorrow, 9/23. They leave at 3:15 tomorrow. 7th grade is at 4:15 8th grade is at approximately 5:15 
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Superintendent Foley's Weekly EBlast - 9/17/21
Hello and Happy Friday,
I hope you had a good week. The weather has been beautiful and we are beginning to find our routines. In all my years as an educator and student, this is the most unique start. Establishing routines is always a bit of a challenge, it has been a very different experience as we readjust after our months of different learning models. THANKS to each of you for supporting your children through the many adjustments. This is not easy. Thanks to our staff who are juggling so much. It is wonderful to be together. While it is important to acknowledge the challenges, it is important to focus on the opportunity we have to be together. Life is good!
District Office News - We are excited to welcome Jason Vinaja to the role of District Office Administrative Assistant. If you call or stop in the office, he will be the first to greet you. Jason has been in the District at the VISION program and we are excited to have him in this new role.
Safe Return Updates- Please review the COVID-19 Decision Making Framework and the District’s COVID-19 website if you have questions about how decisions are being made regarding COVID related procedures. It is what we shared last week. Please note the quarantine requirements, as we have some situations where quarantine is necessary.
Our COVID-19 numbers within our schools have been low. Please continue to do what you can to keep our students and staff healthy.
Please remember, students who are absent must have their parents or guardians call the attendance secretary (HS 629-4113 or Elem 629-4200) before 10:00 a.m. indicating the reason for the absence. Unknown absences count towards the District’s Influenza-Like-Illnesses (ILI) which guide the District in COVID-19 mitigation measures; it’s always important to have accurate attendance records.
Testing will not be done on a regular basis, however, we were able to secure some at home tests for students. The distribution and testing procedure will be shared in a separate EBlast when the tests arrive on site. Anyone can order free at-home testing kits through the MN Department of Health Website. You can order tests to have available for future use. Test results are sent privately to you within 48 hours or less.
We have been made aware of the Docket App, which is free and is available to easily view and share your immunization records. This is FYI only: https://docket.care/.
Please remember that the COVID funded hotspots will no longer be funded and will be turned off in the days ahead. Please be making arrangements now. We are compiling a list of resources that you can research for options.
Please know that the teachers are accommodating on campus and off campus learning every day. Our hope is that if a student has to be gone one day or one week - they will have access to the instruction they missed. This is also our best effort to make any potential pivot in our learning plan due to COVID as easy as possible. Thanks for talking to your students. Preparation and ensuring we have the tools and understanding we need now will help with frustration and challenges later.
Inclusion/Diversity Committee - Thanks to those of you who have agreed to serve on our District Inclusion/Diversity Committee. We will meet on October 4. If you are considering serving, please let me know and I can answer any questions you may have.
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Energy Assistance Information
Student Connections - Some of the High School “Captains and Leaders” spent the first period today with the 4,5,6 graders. They shared a bit about themselves and talked to the students about making good choices and being good to oneself. It was a proud moment for our high schoolers, as it is not easy to speak to a group that large. Our elementary students were incredible as well. It was a great “connecting” experience for all. It is a great day to be a Dragon!!! They will see each other again in two weeks for 2021 Homecoming.
Have a great week!
Paula
I hope you had a good week. The weather has been beautiful and we are beginning to find our routines. In all my years as an educator and student, this is the most unique start. Establishing routines is always a bit of a challenge, it has been a very different experience as we readjust after our months of different learning models. THANKS to each of you for supporting your children through the many adjustments. This is not easy. Thanks to our staff who are juggling so much. It is wonderful to be together. While it is important to acknowledge the challenges, it is important to focus on the opportunity we have to be together. Life is good!
District Office News - We are excited to welcome Jason Vinaja to the role of District Office Administrative Assistant. If you call or stop in the office, he will be the first to greet you. Jason has been in the District at the VISION program and we are excited to have him in this new role.
Safe Return Updates- Please review the COVID-19 Decision Making Framework and the District’s COVID-19 website if you have questions about how decisions are being made regarding COVID related procedures. It is what we shared last week. Please note the quarantine requirements, as we have some situations where quarantine is necessary.
Our COVID-19 numbers within our schools have been low. Please continue to do what you can to keep our students and staff healthy.
Please remember, students who are absent must have their parents or guardians call the attendance secretary (HS 629-4113 or Elem 629-4200) before 10:00 a.m. indicating the reason for the absence. Unknown absences count towards the District’s Influenza-Like-Illnesses (ILI) which guide the District in COVID-19 mitigation measures; it’s always important to have accurate attendance records.
Testing will not be done on a regular basis, however, we were able to secure some at home tests for students. The distribution and testing procedure will be shared in a separate EBlast when the tests arrive on site. Anyone can order free at-home testing kits through the MN Department of Health Website. You can order tests to have available for future use. Test results are sent privately to you within 48 hours or less.
We have been made aware of the Docket App, which is free and is available to easily view and share your immunization records. This is FYI only: https://docket.care/.
Please remember that the COVID funded hotspots will no longer be funded and will be turned off in the days ahead. Please be making arrangements now. We are compiling a list of resources that you can research for options.
Please know that the teachers are accommodating on campus and off campus learning every day. Our hope is that if a student has to be gone one day or one week - they will have access to the instruction they missed. This is also our best effort to make any potential pivot in our learning plan due to COVID as easy as possible. Thanks for talking to your students. Preparation and ensuring we have the tools and understanding we need now will help with frustration and challenges later.
Inclusion/Diversity Committee - Thanks to those of you who have agreed to serve on our District Inclusion/Diversity Committee. We will meet on October 4. If you are considering serving, please let me know and I can answer any questions you may have.
For Your Information:
Energy Assistance Information
Student Connections - Some of the High School “Captains and Leaders” spent the first period today with the 4,5,6 graders. They shared a bit about themselves and talked to the students about making good choices and being good to oneself. It was a proud moment for our high schoolers, as it is not easy to speak to a group that large. Our elementary students were incredible as well. It was a great “connecting” experience for all. It is a great day to be a Dragon!!! They will see each other again in two weeks for 2021 Homecoming.
Have a great week!
Paula
Homecoming Week 2021!
