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Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 at 6:30 pm in HS 7th grade commons.
As always, the community is welcome and encouraged to attend all Open School Board meetings. Your involvement in District 578 is valued.
Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 at 6:30 pm in HS 7th grade commons.
As always, the community is welcome and encouraged to attend all Open School Board meetings. Your involvement in District 578 is valued.
Early Childhood Needs Assessment (Regarding 3-4 Year Olds)
Early Learning is a very important component to educating the whole child within a Prek-12 system. As a part of the mission and vision of Pine City Public Schools, we recognize the need to prepare students for the future. The educational journey starts with a solid foundation and access to Early Learning.
To support educating the whole child, a team has been working over the summer to prioritize access to Early Learning to address the current waiting list. Ongoing discussions and planning of a possible Early Learning program expansion have included: possible academic space, furniture, staffing, executive board support and administrative collaboration with our local preschool partners (surrounding preschools and day cares).
As a next step in the planning and decision-making process, we recognize it is critical to involve parent/guardian stakeholders. The survey is to identify anticipated participation in the Pine City Public Schools Early Childhood program if it was to expand. Please note that your response will not enroll your child, it will help us identify if we should continue looking into this option. Click here to take the survey.
The current program model that we are exploring includes: additional section(s) of morning and afternoon preschool slots.
The plan delivery and communication to the School Board regarding stakeholder interest will occur at the upcoming Special Session Board Meeting. Therefore, if you could please complete the questions below by Thursday, July 22 we can ensure your input will be included.
If you indicate an interest we will contact you with the outcome after August 1, 2021.
Sincerely Yours,
Paula Foley
Superintendent of Pine City Public Schools
To support educating the whole child, a team has been working over the summer to prioritize access to Early Learning to address the current waiting list. Ongoing discussions and planning of a possible Early Learning program expansion have included: possible academic space, furniture, staffing, executive board support and administrative collaboration with our local preschool partners (surrounding preschools and day cares).
As a next step in the planning and decision-making process, we recognize it is critical to involve parent/guardian stakeholders. The survey is to identify anticipated participation in the Pine City Public Schools Early Childhood program if it was to expand. Please note that your response will not enroll your child, it will help us identify if we should continue looking into this option. Click here to take the survey.
The current program model that we are exploring includes: additional section(s) of morning and afternoon preschool slots.
The plan delivery and communication to the School Board regarding stakeholder interest will occur at the upcoming Special Session Board Meeting. Therefore, if you could please complete the questions below by Thursday, July 22 we can ensure your input will be included.
If you indicate an interest we will contact you with the outcome after August 1, 2021.
Sincerely Yours,
Paula Foley
Superintendent of Pine City Public Schools
Pine City Schools Safe Return to In-Person Learning Plan 2021-2022
Pine City Schools is in the process of revising and refining the district's Safe Return to In-Person Learning Plan for the 2021-2022 school year to ensure we have a safe and healthy workplace and school environment. Our goals are the safety of students and staff, prioritizing in-person learning, and addressing the academic impact of lost instructional time. Public engagement is essential in developing and implementing a successful plan. We encourage students, staff, parents, and community members to follow this link to submit your comments, concerns, or questions. Thank you!
Safe Return to In-person Learning Plan Community Feedback Session, August 4, 2021, 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the High School 7th Grade Commons. If interested in providing your ideas or feedback please attend.
Safe Return to In-person Learning Plan Community Feedback Session, August 4, 2021, 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the High School 7th Grade Commons. If interested in providing your ideas or feedback please attend.
On Monday, June 28, 2021, the Pine City school board met in closed session to review the results of investigations conducted by an independent third party investigator. The investigations found that there were incidents of student to student discrimination and harassment based on race, particularly on social media. The school board denounced any form of hate and racism directed at students based on race. The school board acknowledged that it needed to improve its communication to students and parents regarding the actions it has taken in response to complaints. After the meeting, School Board Chair, Wendy Leibel stated, “Our students and community deserve better than this. We want all people to feel welcome at our schools.” The school district is developing a committee to discuss equity and diversity and is seeking staff members and community members to be a part of it. New Superintendent Paula Foley will be meeting individually with the parents and students to discuss the results of the investigations.
Congratulations 2021 PCPS Retirees
On behalf of the Pine City Education Association (PCEA), we want to congratulate our 2021 retirees from the Pine City School District!
While we are not able to celebrate in person, the well wishes are extended as you begin retirement. Thank you for your years of service to Pine City Schools.
While we are not able to celebrate in person, the well wishes are extended as you begin retirement. Thank you for your years of service to Pine City Schools.
Great River Conference Art Show
Summer Activities 2021
Explore all the fun things to do in your community and around Minnesota this summer!
http://pccommunityeducation.weebly.com/summer-fun.html
http://pccommunityeducation.weebly.com/summer-fun.html
New Superintendent Selected
The Pine City Board of Education announces that Paula M. Foley has accepted the offer to become Pine City's new superintendent effective July 1, 2021. Ms. Foley has previously served as a principal, superintendent, and staff member at the Minnesota Department of Education.
The Board was pleased to have ten applicants for the position, five of whom were interviewed on Saturday, April 24th, with follow-up second interviews of finalists on the evening of April 28th. Because Ms. Foley is anxious to meet the staff and community, pending Covid guidelines, "meet & greet" sessions will be scheduled over the summer and early fall. The Board thanks the strong pool of applicants and all who helped to facilitate the process.
"My promise to the students, staff, parents, and Pine City Community is that I will listen attentively, plan proactively, and continue to build on the great work of bringing stakeholders together to grow all aspects of the Pine City Public Schools."
Interim Superintendent
ISD#578, Pine City, MN
On behalf of PCEA, we want to congratulate all retirees! Unfortunately, we are unable to celebrate with a retirement breakfast/social this year but a slide show will be shared the beginning of June to honor all that have retired this year!
On February 24, a letter and registration papers were sent to families in our school district with a student eligible to register for kindergarten. If you did not receive this letter and forms and have a student to register for kindergarten, please contact Mrs. Emslander, Principal’s Secretary, and registration papers will be sent to you.
If you plan to not send your child to Kindergarten next year, please let us know by calling 320.629.4212.
Options for returning the Enrollment Form and Immunization Records Form: Mail it in. Drop it off at the building. Send it with an older sibling.
More information go to: http://www.pinecity.k12.mn.us/welcome-to-kindergarten.html
