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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Superintendent Foley's Weekly EBlast - 9/9/21
Good Morning,
I hope you are well. I know this week has seen a few Eblasts, my apologies. I simply want to let you know what is happening. This has been a very fulfilling week. It is great to have our students and staff - in person - establishing routines and being together again!! Life is good!
Some quick updates:
Pine City Schools Online Academy - There are 10 seats remaining for the 7th-12th grade Online Academy (the elementary program is full). Any student who chooses to attend the online program should go to this link: https://sites.google.com/isd578.org/pcps-online-academy/home
to register. Registrations are accepted in the order of application. This is a full semester commitment.
Safe Return Plan - Thanks for all your efforts to encourage your children to be as “germ safe” as possible. Your feedback to the current plan (which is posted on our website under “COVID 19”) has been captured in an updated framework. The draft framework we will use to guide any decisions is narrated and posted on our website under the “COVID 19” tab. The written draft framework is here. The narrated slides of the plan are here. If you have any suggestions or feedback, there is a survey at the end of the written document. Please complete the survey by midnight on Sunday (9/12/21) so the Board has your feedback prior to their meeting on Monday evening.
Diversity/Appreciation Committee - District 578 is creating an advisory committee to help frame discussions about appreciation, understanding each other’s cultures/perspectives and kindness in general. The committee will make recommendations to be followed through at the sites. If you are interested in helping with/participating in that discussion, please email me. Our first meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 4 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. I anticipate a monthly meeting after that. There are no special requirements for participation. We are simply looking for individuals who can help us further develop a sense of appreciation, perspective and community in our schools. If you have questions or suggestions and can’t commit to the time, please contact me so I can learn from you. Together, we will create an even more inclusive community!!
Fun Fridays - For those of you who are new like me, I have been informed that Fridays are “Dragon Pride Days.” All are encouraged to wear their ‘dragon spirit’ clothing. The overall dress code is relaxed a bit in an effort to get people to participate. GO DRAGONS!!
Planning Ahead - We have asked our teachers to discuss “off campus” or at home learning plans with students. Students miss classes for various reasons and we have learned over the past few years that off campus learning can be a short-term solution. Please ask your children about what their teachers have shared and what those plans look like for each of their classes. District 578 no longer has the COVID funded hotspots to distribute. The support for those will end soon. We simply want to give you a “heads up” so you are prepared in case of illness, inclement weather or other situations that require your student to be online.
Please look around your homes. Many books, calculators, and items were sent home during the pandemic. If you have any items that are no longer needed by your child(ren), please return and we will get them out to other students.
Thanks for sharing your families with us. It is a great day to be a Dragon!
Enjoy and be safe!
Paula
I hope you are well. I know this week has seen a few Eblasts, my apologies. I simply want to let you know what is happening. This has been a very fulfilling week. It is great to have our students and staff - in person - establishing routines and being together again!! Life is good!
Some quick updates:
Pine City Schools Online Academy - There are 10 seats remaining for the 7th-12th grade Online Academy (the elementary program is full). Any student who chooses to attend the online program should go to this link: https://sites.google.com/isd578.org/pcps-online-academy/home
to register. Registrations are accepted in the order of application. This is a full semester commitment.
Safe Return Plan - Thanks for all your efforts to encourage your children to be as “germ safe” as possible. Your feedback to the current plan (which is posted on our website under “COVID 19”) has been captured in an updated framework. The draft framework we will use to guide any decisions is narrated and posted on our website under the “COVID 19” tab. The written draft framework is here. The narrated slides of the plan are here. If you have any suggestions or feedback, there is a survey at the end of the written document. Please complete the survey by midnight on Sunday (9/12/21) so the Board has your feedback prior to their meeting on Monday evening.
Diversity/Appreciation Committee - District 578 is creating an advisory committee to help frame discussions about appreciation, understanding each other’s cultures/perspectives and kindness in general. The committee will make recommendations to be followed through at the sites. If you are interested in helping with/participating in that discussion, please email me. Our first meeting is tentatively scheduled for October 4 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. I anticipate a monthly meeting after that. There are no special requirements for participation. We are simply looking for individuals who can help us further develop a sense of appreciation, perspective and community in our schools. If you have questions or suggestions and can’t commit to the time, please contact me so I can learn from you. Together, we will create an even more inclusive community!!
Fun Fridays - For those of you who are new like me, I have been informed that Fridays are “Dragon Pride Days.” All are encouraged to wear their ‘dragon spirit’ clothing. The overall dress code is relaxed a bit in an effort to get people to participate. GO DRAGONS!!
Planning Ahead - We have asked our teachers to discuss “off campus” or at home learning plans with students. Students miss classes for various reasons and we have learned over the past few years that off campus learning can be a short-term solution. Please ask your children about what their teachers have shared and what those plans look like for each of their classes. District 578 no longer has the COVID funded hotspots to distribute. The support for those will end soon. We simply want to give you a “heads up” so you are prepared in case of illness, inclement weather or other situations that require your student to be online.
Please look around your homes. Many books, calculators, and items were sent home during the pandemic. If you have any items that are no longer needed by your child(ren), please return and we will get them out to other students.
Thanks for sharing your families with us. It is a great day to be a Dragon!
Enjoy and be safe!
Paula
