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For over 35 years, the Pine City Schools have featured "February I Love to Read Month" to help students apply their instruction in decoding and comprehending text to learning content and experiencing the joy of reading. This year's coordinators of the events, Jeanne Lundholm and David Sprunk, have announced that the 2019 author will be Traci Sorell, whose book "We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga" was named one of the best children's books of the year by "Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal", National Public Radio, and the Chicago Public Library.
Sorell, who was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, will be at Pine City Elementary working with students and teachers on February 12th and 13th. She also received an M.A. in American Indian Studies from the University of Arizona and a law degree, J.D. from the University of Wisconsin.
In addition to reading and discussing her books with the learners, Ms. Sorell will explain her motivation to become an author of children's literature.
Sorell, who was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, will be at Pine City Elementary working with students and teachers on February 12th and 13th. She also received an M.A. in American Indian Studies from the University of Arizona and a law degree, J.D. from the University of Wisconsin.
In addition to reading and discussing her books with the learners, Ms. Sorell will explain her motivation to become an author of children's literature.
27th Annual District Spelling Bee
The winner of the 27th Annual District Spelling Bee was 7th grader Nathan N. Anthony B. took 2nd place and Eli K. was our third place winner. Nathan will go on to represent Pine City Public Schools at the Regional Bee in Sartell on February 5th.
Former Student, Lindsey Kline, Speaks to CIS Students
Former CIS Human Physiology student and PCHS graduate, Lindsey Kline, shared her educational experiences with the College in the Schools Human Physiology, Technology, and Medical Devices class. Lindsey completed her undergraduate degree from Gustavus Adolphus College, and is continuing her education at California State University Dominguez Hills. Lindsey is enrolled in the masters of health sciences in Orthotics and Prosthetics program.
Lindsey shared her experiences of attending undergraduate and graduate school, and her story of how she decided to pursue a career in prosthetics and orthotics. She also informed the students of all the different skills and disciplines that go into designing prosthetics, from math and engineering, to psychology and art. There are under 15 schools in the nation that have this type of program, and it is a profession where there will me a number of job openings and opportunities in the future.
Lindsey shared her experiences of attending undergraduate and graduate school, and her story of how she decided to pursue a career in prosthetics and orthotics. She also informed the students of all the different skills and disciplines that go into designing prosthetics, from math and engineering, to psychology and art. There are under 15 schools in the nation that have this type of program, and it is a profession where there will me a number of job openings and opportunities in the future.
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CIS Political Science Students Visit University
Members of Mr. Allen's POL 1001-Intro. to Political Science course through The University of Minnesota recently visited the campus for their annual field day. There, they met with other students from around the state and debated their final: Term Limits. While on campus, the students heard from professionals in the content as well as heard debated information on both sides of the topic.
Fall 2018 Community Ed Brochure
PLANS UNDERWAY FOR 2019 "DRAGONS FOREVER" ALL-SCHOOL REUNION
Again in 2019, there will be a PCHS all-school reunion for members of the classes graduating between 1934 and 1979. Because a large group of between 400-500 people is expected, the event will be held at the Grand Casino in Hinckley on Saturday, August 10th. A social hour with snacks served will begin at 11:00, and the formal luncheon will begin at 1:00. There will be two regular meal options plus one vegetarian.
More information will be available after the holidays. This website will be updated, and there will be e-mail messages, an articlein the "Pioneer", and information sheets at various spots in the community.
More information will be available after the holidays. This website will be updated, and there will be e-mail messages, an articlein the "Pioneer", and information sheets at various spots in the community.
MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR LEAD-IN-WATER
Lead-in-Water test results are available by request. Please contact Scott Miller via phone 320-629-4125 or email smiller@isd578.org for further information and testing results.
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Parenting Plus - Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
About one in twelve children are being raised by their grandparents and the numbers are rising. Caring full or part time for grandchildren has joys and challenges. Parenting Plus is a support group for grandparents and kinship caregivers who are raising their grandchildren or relatives’ children. Please contact us for more information We will be happy to chat with you! Call 320-629-3013 or 612-310-0618