Pine City Public Schools

***IMMUNIZATIONS LAW CHANGES FOR SEPTEMBER 2014:

NO SHOTS, NO SCHOOL: unless legal documentation of objection or medical adverse reaction.

1. Starting Kindergarten Fall 2014:

2 doses of Hepatitis A vaccine are required! This is NEW, (doses given at least 6 months apart)

3 doses of Hepatitis B (HBV)
5 of DTap*
4 of Polio* (IPV)
2 of MMR
2 of Varicella* (or medical documentation of disease).
2 of Hepatitis A

2. Starting 7th grade this Fall 2014:

1st dose of Meningococcal vaccination is required! This is NEW.

3 doses of Hepatitis B (HBV)
1 dose of TDaP
3 doses of Polio (IPV)
2 doses of MMR
2 doses of Varicella* (or medical documentation of disease)
(HPV-Human Papillomavirus is recommended after age 11 yrs, but not required)

Fax, mail or drop off records ASAP to ensure your student is eligible to start school this fall.

LOW COST IMMUNIZATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE

1) Pine County Public Health will offer Free Immunizations for any 7th grader students and older: This may include: family/parents/staff.
A.) TDaP ( tenanus/diptheria/pertussis) and
B.) MCV4 (Menigococcal).
Date/Time: Wednesday, August 27, 2014, 4:30-8 pm during PCPS open house.
Location: PC Jr/Sr High School in the health office.
No insurance required, no copay. Free. Students under 18 yrs will need parental consent on the forms.

2) Fairview Health will also provide free immunizations to any child/student during Aug and the first 2 weeks of September if they reference the NO SHOTS- NO SCHOOL Law. They are also free, no insurance is billed, and you do not need to be a Fairview patient to receive this immunization service. The family just needs to call and the fairview clinic of their choice and make an "Immunization Only" appt and reference this "NO Shots/NO School program".

3) Pine County Public Health offers twice monthly immunization clinics- one in Pine City, the other is in Sandstone. Another low cost option.

Contact the District Health office with questions 320-629-4116

Check out the draft of our Auditorium brochure!

LEO Club Seeks Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors for Informational Meeting

Pine City Public Schools invites you to an informational meeting about a new club starting this year for 10th -12th graders! Find out how to become a part of the Pine City LEOs Club.

WHAT: Pine City LEOs Club Informational Meeting
WHEN: Monday, August 4th at 6:30PM
WHERE: The High School Commons

LEO stands for LEADERSHIP, EXPERIENCE, and OPPORTUNITY.  Pine City LEOs club is open to ALL students Grade 10-12.  The mission is simple, We Serve. The LEOs Club is a not for profit organization that focuses on giving back to the community in any way we can.

Some examples of volunteer activities you can participate in – volunteering at a local food shelf, canned good food drives, highway clean up, volunteer at an assisted living home, Pancake Breakfasts, raking leaves or yard cleanup… With MANY, MANY more opportunities available. The possibilities are ENDLESS.  This is your opportunity to give back, become a leader, and lend a helping hand!

All volunteer hours will be documented for each Club Member.   Lettering for this extra curricular club is available. There are no prior requirements or fees to become a member. This club is open to ALL students grades 10-12 who want or need volunteer hours.

Please find the Pine City LEOs Club on Facebook and LIKE us for more information!

Becci Palmblade
Pine City LEOs Club Advisor
bpalmblade@isd578.org

SECOND GRADERS HONOR MR. AROLA

PRESIDENTIAL AWARDS

The following students have been nominated by their ninth grade teachers for the Presidential Effort Award- Silver qualifiers (Qualifications include outstanding growth/improvement, unusual commitment to learning, overcame obstacles) Maria Graff, Austin Hansmann, Alicia Freeman, Grace Gerold

The following ninth grade students have met the criteria for the "President's Academic Award"- Gold qualifiers: (Qualifications include a GPA minimum 3.5, and 85% on a standardized math or reading test)
Top: Jack Leibel, Andrew Steele, Anna Miller, Daniel Showalter, Melissa Whittaker Middle: Taylor Kline, Taylor Darlow, Natalie Cahill, Elsie Lundquist, Melinda Rydberg Bottom: Alyssa Bursott, Kim Whaley, Ariel Dunbar, Ryan Blake

Mrs. Adams' second graders finished up their insect unit by dissecting grasshoppers!
Mr. Adams came over from the high school to help out.

THIRD GRADERS VISIT FUR POST

BREAKFAST WITH MR. AROLA

Mrs. Hansmann ' s 3rd grade students recently made rainsticks for their end of the year project.
Pictured are Mr. Bloomquist's class and Mrs. Schminkey's class.