Hello Pine Hollow Middle School community. This is your principal, Andrew Livengood, with the weekly message for March 26.

• This Week: This week is a five-day week for students on Tracks 1 and 3.

• Track 1 3^rd Quarter Report Cards: Will go home on Thursday.
• From Our Athletic Director, Mr. Adams: What a great week for Pine Hollow sports. Our softball team went 2-0 this week picking up wins over West Millbrook and Leesville, to go 2-0 in the conference. The ladies welcome the 3-0 Durant Dolphins to Pine Hollow on Monday. The Boys Soccer team picked up a non-conference win over Salem on Tuesday. They open their conference schedule on Tuesday versus West Millbrook. As I receive information form LRHS about Fall Sports, I will let you know. 
• Rising 6^th Grade Info Session: We will host a session for parents of rising 6^th graders on Thursday, May 4 at 5:30. See the attached flier for more info.
• Parent Input Session: As many of you are already aware, I will be retiring at the end of the current school year. Our area superintendent, Mr. Seydric Williams, will be conducting a virtual parent input session on Wednesday, April 12 at 6PM. Here is the link to join the meeting. This is an opportunity for families to share their input regarding characteristics, qualities, assets, traits, and particular skills and experiences they would like the new principal to have. The information gathered will be used to develop a principal profile and list of questions and issues for the applicant screening and selection process.  
• Track Change Requests for 2023-24: We are now accepting track change requests for next school year via this Google Survey: https://forms.gle/dtrVibpjQSJp9wY3A The window will close at 11:59PM on Thursday, April 6. No action is required if you like the track your student is on now. We will not be able to finalize track assignments until the end of April/beginning of May. We must wait for the YR elementary schools to finalize their track assignments first to ensure all siblings are aligned to the same track.
• Electives Registration for 2023-24 School Year: It is almost time for middle school electives registration! Our Student Services team will start pushing into classes to have students sign up for electives starting on March 20. Please visit our student services website (https://sites.google.com/wcpss.net/phms-student-services/electives-registration) to get more information on the updated electives registration sheets, course descriptions, and knowing when your child's track will have their registration session. If you have any questions on this, please email your child's school counselor.

• Cancelled Bus Routes: As we continue to experience the impact of the bus driver shortage, we can anticipate additional routes being cancelled. Parents are encouraged to check the Live Bus Updates (https://www.wcpss.net/Page/22038) each morning on our website.
• Second Step: This week in Second Step:
• 6-1 students will examine a social conflict from multiple perspectives so they can resolve minor conflicts.
• 6-3 students will examine a social conflict from multiple perspectives so they can resolve minor conflicts.
• 7-1 students will explain what to do to take responsibility for their actions and make things as right as possible.
• 7-3 students will define harassment in their own words and distinguish between bullying and harassment.
• 8-1 students will identify a variety of ways for making amends to restore a relationship that’s been damaged.
• 8-3 students will distinguish between healthy and unhealthy relationships.
• From the PTSA:
• The PTSA is already planning Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8-12! Help show our teachers how much we appreciate everything they do by purchasing items off this Amazon Wishlist. Choose to have the items shipped directly to us to make it really easy! Click here for the link.
• Have you always wanted to get more involved in PHMS? We are looking for volunteers to join the PHMS PTSA board next year!  Volunteering on the board is a very rewarding experience, and there are many different levels of commitment available. Find more information on the PHMS PTSA website: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/41628 
• Please consider supporting the PTSA! We continue to have events for the students planned this year. We provide financial support to athletics, arts, teachers, facilities, and more. Sign up here to donate to our Invest in Your Child campaign, become a member, purchase spirit wear, or rent the spirit rock: https://pinehollow.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
• Yearbooks:

• • Go to yearbookordercenter.com to reserve your yearbook for only $40. The price will be going up so gets yours now and save some money! 
  • The school code is 21759.
  • Personalized name stamps can be added to your yearbook for only $6.
  • 8th grade ads AND Business ads are available starting at $25! The deadline for all ads is March 31.
  • Questions? Email Ms. Buford (mbuford@wcpss.net).

• Keeping Your Child Safe Online: Visit this website for a lot of information. It can also be reached by going to our school website, then clicking “Our School” followed by “Student Services Department” then “Social Media Information”. You will find a digital presentation along with a wealth of information and helpful resources. Questions? Contact your student’s counselor.
• School Tours: If you know a family who might be interested in sending their child(ren) to Pine Hollow next year, please encourage them to sign up for a tour using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4ea9a62da13-phms.
• Teacher Recognition Program:  Is there a teacher or staff member you would like to celebrate for doing a terrific job? Has someone been consistently outstanding or maybe gone above-and-beyond recently for your student/family? If so, I encourage you to nominate that person for our Top Gun Staff Member of the Month award. There aren’t any firm rules or requirements to nominate someone for recognition. The point of this is to recognize a teacher or two each month who was nominated by a student or parent. The teacher(s) would be recognized in front of their peers at the next staff meeting. In order to nominate someone, just fill out this form and make sure to clearly explain why you think they are deserving of this recognition.

• Have a great week and remember, at Pine Hollow Middle School the sky is the limit!!

Hello Pine Hollow Middle School community. This is your principal, Andrew Livengood, with the weekly message for March 19.

• This Week: This week is a five-day week for students on Tracks 3 and 4. Friday is an Early Release day. School will dismiss at 1PM. Track 4 tracks out on Friday and Track 1 returns next Monday, March 27.

• First in Fitness: Congratulations to the members of the PHMS First in Fitness team who won first place on Friday. Way to go Pilots!!
• Band MPA: Congratulations to the 8^th grade band for achieving a rating of SUPERIOR at the East Central District MPA last week! The band received all A’s from each of the four judges. Way to go Pilots!!
• Parent Input Session: As many of you are already aware, I will be retiring at the end of the current school year. Our area superintendent, Mr. Seydric Williams, will be conducting a virtual parent input session on Wednesday, April 12 at 6PM. Here is the link to join the meeting. This is an opportunity for families to share their input regarding characteristics, qualities, assets, traits, and particular skills and experiences they would like the new principal to have. The information gathered will be used to develop a principal profile and list of questions and issues for the applicant screening and selection process.  
• Track Change Requests for 2023-24: We are now accepting track change requests for next school year via this Google Survey: https://forms.gle/dtrVibpjQSJp9wY3A The window will close at 11:59PM on Thursday, April 6. No action is required if you like the track your student is on now. We will not be able to finalize track assignments until the end of April/beginning of May. We must wait for the YR elementary schools to finalize their track assignments first to ensure all siblings are aligned to the same track.
• Electives Registration for 2023-24 School Year: It is almost time for middle school electives registration! Our Student Services team will start pushing into classes to have students sign up for electives starting on March 20. Please visit our student services website (https://sites.google.com/wcpss.net/phms-student-services/electives-registration) to get more information on the updated electives registration sheets, course descriptions, and knowing when your child's track will have their registration session. If you have any questions on this, please email your child's school counselor.

• 7^th Grade Math Reality Series:
• PHMS 7th grade needs volunteers for this year's Math Reality Series. This is an interactive style simulation where students are given a career, income, and scenarios where they have to create a budget, make life decisions (housing, car, savings), figure out taxes, etc. Volunteers will be in charge of different stations (mall, bank, car dealership, childcare, transportation). Volunteers will need to arrive by 8:30 am so that representatives from Coastal Federal Credit Union can explain the task. It is very simple and so much fun!!! It will end at 10:50.
• 7-3 will be on Tuesday, April 18; and 7-4 will be on Thursday, March 23.
• In order to participate, you will need to be on the Wake County approved Volunteer List.  Here is the link to register to become a volunteer: https://attaprod.wcpss.net/velinks/ You will need to choose the appropriate form from that list, for example, “New WCPSS volunteer.”  If you believe you registered last year, please reach out and we can check.
• Once you are an approved volunteer, here is the link to sign-up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948ABA823ABF9C07-math
• Cancelled Bus Routes: As we continue to experience the impact of the bus driver shortage, we can anticipate additional routes being cancelled. Parents are encouraged to check the Live Bus Updates (https://www.wcpss.net/Page/22038) each morning on our website.
• Second Step:
• 6-3 students will identify actions that escalate conflicts and determine ways to prevent conflicts from becoming more serious.
• 6-4 students will demonstrate how to make amends in meaningful and restorative ways.
• 7-3 students will explain what to do to take responsibility for their actions and make things as right as possible.
• 7-4 students will describe the effects of sexual harassment and identify sexual harassment support resources available at school.
• 8-3 students will identify a variety of ways for making amends to restore a relationship that’s been damaged.
• 8-4 students will describe the effects of sexual harassment and identify sexual harassment support resources available at school.
• From the PTSA:
• The PTSA is already planning Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8-12! Help show our teachers how much we appreciate everything they do by purchasing items off this Amazon Wishlist. Choose to have the items shipped directly to us to make it really easy! Click here for the link.
• Have you always wanted to get more involved in PHMS? We are looking for volunteers to join the PHMS PTSA board next year!  Volunteering on the board is a very rewarding experience, and there are many different levels of commitment available. Find more information on the PHMS PTSA website: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/41628 
• Please consider supporting the PTSA! We continue to have events for the students planned this year. We provide financial support to athletics, arts, teachers, facilities, and more. Sign up here to donate to our Invest in Your Child campaign, become a member, purchase spirit wear, or rent the spirit rock: https://pinehollow.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
• Yearbooks:

• • Go to yearbookordercenter.com to reserve your yearbook for only $40. The price will go up in March so gets yours now and save some money! 
  • The school code is 21759.
  • Personalized name stamps can be added to your yearbook for only $6.
  • 8th grade ads AND Business ads are available starting at $25! The deadline for all ads is March 31.
  • Questions? Email Ms. Buford (mbuford@wcpss.net).

• Keeping Your Child Safe Online: Visit this website for a lot of information. It can also be reached by going to our school website, then clicking “Our School” followed by “Student Services Department” then “Social Media Information”. You will find a digital presentation along with a wealth of information and helpful resources. Questions? Contact your student’s counselor.
• School Tours: If you know a family who might be interested in sending their child(ren) to Pine Hollow next year, please encourage them to sign up for a tour using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4ea9a62da13-phms.
• Teacher Recognition Program:  Is there a teacher or staff member you would like to celebrate for doing a terrific job? Has someone been consistently outstanding or maybe gone above-and-beyond recently for your student/family? If so, I encourage you to nominate that person for our Top Gun Staff Member of the Month award. There aren’t any firm rules or requirements to nominate someone for recognition. The point of this is to recognize a teacher or two each month who was nominated by a student or parent. The teacher(s) would be recognized in front of their peers at the next staff meeting. In order to nominate someone, just fill out this form and make sure to clearly explain why you think they are deserving of this recognition.

• Have a great week and remember, at Pine Hollow Middle School the sky is the limit!!

Hello Pine Hollow Middle School community. This is your principal, Andrew Livengood, with the weekly message for March 12.

• This Week: This week is a five-day week for students on Tracks 3 and 4.
• Track Change Requests for 2023-24: We are now accepting track change requests for next school year via this Google Survey: https://forms.gle/dtrVibpjQSJp9wY3A The window will close at 11:59PM on Thursday, April 6. No action is required if you like the track your student is on now. We will not be able to finalize track assignments until the end of April/beginning of May. We must wait for the YR elementary schools to finalize their track assignments first to ensure all siblings are aligned to the same track.

• Hoops For Heart Results: Our PHMS school community raised over $1200 to support the American Heart Association.  Thanks to all who made a pledge or donation!
• From Our Athletic Director, Mr. Adams: Hopefully, weather permitting, we will get our softball season underway on Wednesday at home versus Salem! Just a reminder that we have a No Pet Policy for all our home games.
• Electives Registration for 2023-24 School Year: It is almost time for middle school electives registration! Our Student Services team will start pushing into classes to have students sign up for electives starting on March 20. Please visit our student services website (https://sites.google.com/wcpss.net/phms-student-services/electives-registration) to get more information on the updated electives registration sheets, course descriptions, and knowing when your child's track will have their registration session. If you have any questions on this, please email your child's school counselor.

• 7^th Grade Math Reality Series:
• PHMS 7th grade needs volunteers for this year's Math Reality Series. This is an interactive style simulation where students are given a career, income, and scenarios where they have to create a budget, make life decisions (housing, car, savings), figure out taxes, etc. Volunteers will be in charge of different stations (mall, bank, car dealership, childcare, transportation). Volunteers will need to arrive by 8:30 am so that representatives from Coastal Federal Credit Union can explain the task. It is very simple and so much fun!!! It will end at 10:50.
• 7-3 will be on Tuesday, April 18; and 7-4 will be on Thursday, March 23.
• In order to participate, you will need to be on the Wake County approved Volunteer List.  Here is the link to register to become a volunteer: https://attaprod.wcpss.net/velinks/ You will need to choose the appropriate form from that list, for example, “New WCPSS volunteer.”  If you believe you registered last year, please reach out and we can check.
• Once you are an approved volunteer, here is the link to sign-up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948ABA823ABF9C07-math
• Cancelled Bus Routes: As we continue to experience the impact of the bus driver shortage, we can anticipate additional routes being cancelled. Parents are encouraged to check the Live Bus Updates (https://www.wcpss.net/Page/22038) each morning on our website.
• Second Step:
• 6-3 students will describe the changes they’ve gone through in the past, the change(s) they’re currently going through, and how those changes affect their relationships.
• 6-4 students will identify and evaluate various solutions to a conflict in order to find the best solution.
• 7-3 students will consider possible solutions and their consequences in order to find the best solution for resolving a conflict.
• 7-4 students will recognize and define sexual harassment and explain the difference between flirting and sexual harassment.
• 8-3 students will generate and evaluate solutions to conflicts that are mutually acceptable to everyone affected.
• 8-4 students will recognize how social factors contribute to bullying and harassment.
• From the PTSA:
• The PTSA is already planning Teacher Appreciation Week, May 8-12! Help show our teachers how much we appreciate everything they do by purchasing items off this Amazon Wishlist. Choose to have the items shipped directly to us to make it really easy! Click here for the link.
• Have you always wanted to get more involved in PHMS? We are looking for volunteers to join the PHMS PTSA board next year!  Volunteering on the board is a very rewarding experience, and there are many different levels of commitment available. Find more information on the PHMS PTSA website: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/41628 
• Please consider supporting the PTSA! We continue to have events for the students planned this year. We provide financial support to athletics, arts, teachers, facilities, and more. Sign up here to donate to our Invest in Your Child campaign, become a member, purchase spirit wear, or rent the spirit rock: https://pinehollow.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
• Yearbooks:

• • Go to yearbookordercenter.com to reserve your yearbook for only $40. The price will go up in March so gets yours now and save some money! 
  • The school code is 21759.
  • Personalized name stamps can be added to your yearbook for only $6.
  • 8th grade ads AND Business ads are available starting at $25! The deadline for all ads is March 31.
  • Questions? Email Ms. Buford (mbuford@wcpss.net).

• Keeping Your Child Safe Online: Visit this website for a lot of information. It can also be reached by going to our school website, then clicking “Our School” followed by “Student Services Department” then “Social Media Information”. You will find a digital presentation along with a wealth of information and helpful resources. Questions? Contact your student’s counselor.
• School Tours: If you know a family who might be interested in sending their child(ren) to Pine Hollow next year, please encourage them to sign up for a tour using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4ea9a62da13-phms.
• Teacher Recognition Program:  Is there a teacher or staff member you would like to celebrate for doing a terrific job? Has someone been consistently outstanding or maybe gone above-and-beyond recently for your student/family? If so, I encourage you to nominate that person for our Top Gun Staff Member of the Month award. There aren’t any firm rules or requirements to nominate someone for recognition. The point of this is to recognize a teacher or two each month who was nominated by a student or parent. The teacher(s) would be recognized in front of their peers at the next staff meeting. In order to nominate someone, just fill out this form and make sure to clearly explain why you think they are deserving of this recognition.

• Have a great week and remember, at Pine Hollow Middle School the sky is the limit!!

Hello Pine Hollow Middle School community. This is your principal, Andrew Livengood, with the weekly message for March 5.

• This Week: This week is a five-day week for students on Tracks 3 and 4. Track 1 tracks-out on Tuesday.

• Wake Up And Read Book Drive Results: Our PHMS school community donated 1,303 books for the annual Wake Up and Read book drive. This is almost 500 more books than were collected last school year! These books will be used to support literacy efforts that support children in our community.  Thank you for your generosity!
• Electives Registration for 2023-24 School Year: It is almost time for middle school electives registration! Our Student Services team will start pushing into classes to have students sign up for electives starting on March 20. Please visit our student services website (https://sites.google.com/wcpss.net/phms-student-services/electives-registration) to get more information on the updated electives registration sheets, course descriptions, and knowing when your child's track will have their registration session. If you have any questions on this, please email your child's school counselor.
• NJHS Applications: The National Junior Honor Society application deadline has been extended to tomorrow, March 6 and is for current 7^th graders only. Please look over the information on this document for information on the program and how to apply. Applications received after March 6 will not be accepted. Email Mrs. West (cwest4@wcpss.net) with any questions. 

• 7^th Grade Math Reality Series:
• PHMS 7th grade needs volunteers for this year's Math Reality Series. This is an interactive style simulation where students are given a career, income, and scenarios where they have to create a budget, make life decisions (housing, car, savings), figure out taxes, etc. Volunteers will be in charge of different stations (mall, bank, car dealership, childcare, transportation). Volunteers will need to arrive by 8:30 am so that representatives from Coastal Federal Credit Union can explain the task. It is very simple and so much fun!!! It will end at 10:50.
• 7-1 will be on Tuesday, March 7; 7-3 will be on Tuesday, April 18; and 7-4 will be on Thursday, March 23.
• In order to participate, you will need to be on the Wake County approved Volunteer List.  Here is the link to register to become a volunteer: https://attaprod.wcpss.net/velinks/ You will need to choose the appropriate form from that list, for example, “New WCPSS volunteer.”  If you believe you registered last year, please reach out and we can check.
• Once you are an approved volunteer, here is the link to sign-up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948ABA823ABF9C07-math
• Broughton Summer Football Camp: The following message is from Coach McGuire, head football coach at Broughton High School:
• Broughton Football is excited to present the 6^th annual Fastbreak Football camp.  This year's camp will run from Monday, 6/26 to Friday, 6/30 and is open to boys and girls in rising 4th - 8th grades.
• Fastbreak Football Camp is unique in that it focuses on character, general athletic development, and weight room fundamentals in addition to football specific instruction.  Coaches at Fastbreak Football Camp will teach young athletes the key character traits required of good teammates, the fundamentals of the game of football, and the athletic postures and movements necessary to excel in any sport. Instruction will be clear and concrete. Activities will be fun and fast-paced.
• Register and pay today by visiting www.fastbreakfootballcamp.com. Financial Aid is available. No camper will be turned away for financial reasons. More questions? Email Coach McGuire at fastbreakfootballcamp@gmail.com.
• Cancelled Bus Routes: As we continue to experience the impact of the bus driver shortage, we can anticipate additional routes being cancelled. Parents are encouraged to check the Live Bus Updates (https://www.wcpss.net/Page/22038) each morning on our website.
• Second Step:
• 6-3 students will determine the emotion-management strategies that work best for them and choose the best strategy to use in a situation, given the context.
• 6-4 students will demonstrate how to use respectful language to prevent conflicts from getting worse.
• 7-3 students will describe the perspectives of everyone involved in a conflict in a nonjudgmental way.
• 7-4 students will define harassment in their own words and distinguish between bullying and harassment.
• 8-3 students will analyze conflicts from multiple perspectives to help prevent them from escalating.
• 8-4 students will distinguish between healthy and unhealthy relationships.
• From the PTSA:
• Have you always wanted to get more involved in PHMS? We are looking for volunteers to join the PHMS PTSA board next year!  Volunteering on the board is a very rewarding experience, and there are many different levels of commitment available. Find more information on the PHMS PTSA website: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/41628 
• Please consider supporting the PTSA! We continue to have events for the students planned this year. We provide financial support to athletics, arts, teachers, facilities, and more. Sign up here to donate to our Invest in Your Child campaign, become a member, purchase spirit wear, or rent the spirit rock: https://pinehollow.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
• Yearbooks:

• • Go to yearbookordercenter.com to reserve your yearbook for only $40. The price will go up in March so gets yours now and save some money! 
  • The school code is 21759.
  • Personalized name stamps can be added to your yearbook for only $6.
  • 8th grade ads AND Business ads are available starting at $25! The deadline for all ads is March 31.
  • Questions? Email Ms. Buford (mbuford@wcpss.net).

• Keeping Your Child Safe Online: Visit this website for a lot of information. It can also be reached by going to our school website, then clicking “Our School” followed by “Student Services Department” then “Social Media Information”. You will find a digital presentation along with a wealth of information and helpful resources. Questions? Contact your student’s counselor.
• School Tours: If you know a family who might be interested in sending their child(ren) to Pine Hollow next year, please encourage them to sign up for a tour using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4ea9a62da13-phms.
• Teacher Recognition Program:  Is there a teacher or staff member you would like to celebrate for doing a terrific job? Has someone been consistently outstanding or maybe gone above-and-beyond recently for your student/family? If so, I encourage you to nominate that person for our Top Gun Staff Member of the Month award. There aren’t any firm rules or requirements to nominate someone for recognition. The point of this is to recognize a teacher or two each month who was nominated by a student or parent. The teacher(s) would be recognized in front of their peers at the next staff meeting. In order to nominate someone, just fill out this form and make sure to clearly explain why you think they are deserving of this recognition.

• Have a great week and remember, at Pine Hollow Middle School the sky is the limit!!

Hello Pine Hollow Middle School community. This is your principal, Andrew Livengood, with the weekly message for February 26.

• This Week: This week is a five-day week for students on Tracks 1, 3 and 4. Track 1 tracks-out next Tuesday, March 7.

• Spirit Week: This week is our Spring Spirit Week! Here are the days:
  • Monday: Disney Day
  • Tuesday: Favorite Team Day
  • Wednesday: Neon Day
  • Thursday: Tropical Day
  • Friday: Red Out Day/School Spirit
• School Dance: We will have a dance on Friday from after school until 5:30. Students must have a permission form signed by a parent to attend. Admission is $5. Permission forms are available on our website, in the main office and attached to the weekly message.
• Electives Registration for 2023-24 School Year: It is almost time for middle school electives registration! Our Student Services team will start pushing into classes to have students sign up for electives starting on March 20. Please visit our student services website (https://sites.google.com/wcpss.net/phms-student-services/electives-registration) to get more information on the updated electives registration sheets, course descriptions, and knowing when your child's track will have their registration session. If you have any questions on this, please email your child's school counselor.

• From Our Athletic Director, Mr. Adams:
• Parents, the 67 day countdown to Spring Tryouts comes to an end tomorrow.  Tryout information has been updated on our athletic website, the link is below. 
• For tryouts, all participants will be assigned numbers.  When the teams are posted on the tryout information page, we will use the numbers assigned to the athletes instead of names. 
• There will be a parent meeting on Thursday.  Details will be passed out to students selected for the teams.
• https://wakecountyathleticzone.com/pine-hollow/tryout-information/ 

• NJHS Applications: National Junior Honor Society applications are officially open for current 7^th graders only. Please look over the information on this document for information on the program and how to apply. Students must submit their applications by this Friday, March 3. Late applications will not be accepted. Email Mrs. West (cwest4@wcpss.net) with any questions. 

• 7^th Grade Math Reality Series:
• PHMS 7th grade needs volunteers for this year's Math Reality Series. This is an interactive style simulation where students are given a career, income, and scenarios where they have to create a budget, make life decisions (housing, car, savings), figure out taxes, etc. Volunteers will be in charge of different stations (mall, bank, car dealership, childcare, transportation). Volunteers will need to arrive by 8:30 am so that representatives from Coastal Federal Credit Union can explain the task. It is very simple and so much fun!!! It will end at 10:50.
• 7-1 will be on Tuesday, March 7; 7-3 will be on Tuesday, April 18; and 7-4 will be on Thursday, March 23.
• In order to participate, you will need to be on the Wake County approved Volunteer List.  Here is the link to register to become a volunteer: https://attaprod.wcpss.net/velinks/ You will need to choose the appropriate form from that list, for example, “New WCPSS volunteer.”  If you believe you registered last year, please reach out and we can check.
• Once you are an approved volunteer, here is the link to sign-up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948ABA823ABF9C07-math
• Carpool: Now that all three tracks are in, carpool will be more crowded. Please be patient and make sure to travel the length of Leesville Church Road before making the u-turn by the softball field. This will help prevent traffic from backing up to the light. Please DO NOT try to turn left into the loop off Leesville Church Road. Go all the way down and make a u-turn and turn right.
• Cancelled Bus Routes: As we continue to experience the impact of the bus driver shortage, we can anticipate additional routes being cancelled. Parents are encouraged to check the Live Bus Updates (https://www.wcpss.net/Page/22038) each morning on our website.
• Book Drive: NJHS Students are collecting books for babies, toddlers, and children through age 12 now through February 28^th as part of the Wake Up and Read book drive. Please bring new or gently used books to the LLC to help us support literacy in our community. 
• Second Step:
• 6-1 students will identify actions that escalate conflicts and determine ways to prevent conflicts from becoming more serious.
• 6-3 students will demonstrate and evaluate strategies for managing their emotions.
• 6-4 students will examine a social conflict from multiple perspectives so they can resolve minor conflicts.
• 7-1 students will consider possible solutions and their consequences in order to find the best solution for resolving a conflict.
• 7-3 students will explain how to listen to and consider someone else’s perspective during a conflict.
• 7-4 students will explain what to do to take responsibility for their actions and make things as right as possible.
• 8-1 students will analyze conflicts from multiple perspectives to help prevent them from escalating.
• 8-3 students will describe the connection between their values and healthy behaviors in relationships.
• 8-4 students will identify a variety of ways for making amends to restore a relationship that’s been damaged.
• From the PTSA:
• The next PTSA General Meeting on Tuesday, Feb 28 at 5:30, just before the 8th grade band concert, in the PHMS Auditorium. We will update everyone on what the PTSA has been doing and will vote on a budget change. Please attend if you can!
• The PHMS Spring Dance will be held on Friday, March 3 from 3:30-5:30. We need volunteers for this fun event! Please sign up here to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b044fafa629a1fb6-spring1#/
• Have you always wanted to get more involved in PHMS? We are looking for volunteers to join the PHMS PTSA board next year!  Volunteering on the board is a very rewarding experience, and there are many different levels of commitment available. Find more information on the PHMS PTSA website: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/41628 
• Please consider supporting the PTSA! We continue to have events for the students planned this year. We provide financial support to athletics, arts, teachers, facilities, and more. Sign up here to donate to our Invest in Your Child campaign, become a member, purchase spirit wear, or rent the spirit rock: https://pinehollow.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
• Yearbooks:

• • Go to yearbookordercenter.com to reserve your yearbook for only $40. The price will go up in March so gets yours now and save some money! 
  • The school code is 21759.
  • Personalized name stamps can be added to your yearbook for only $6.
  • 8th grade ads AND Business ads are available starting at $25! The deadline for all ads is March 31.
  • Questions? Email Ms. Buford (mbuford@wcpss.net).

• Keeping Your Child Safe Online: Visit this website for a lot of information. It can also be reached by going to our school website, then clicking “Our School” followed by “Student Services Department” then “Social Media Information”. You will find a digital presentation along with a wealth of information and helpful resources. Questions? Contact your student’s counselor.
• School Tours: If you know a family who might be interested in sending their child(ren) to Pine Hollow next year, please encourage them to sign up for a tour using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4ea9a62da13-phms.
• Teacher Recognition Program:  Is there a teacher or staff member you would like to celebrate for doing a terrific job? Has someone been consistently outstanding or maybe gone above-and-beyond recently for your student/family? If so, I encourage you to nominate that person for our Top Gun Staff Member of the Month award. There aren’t any firm rules or requirements to nominate someone for recognition. The point of this is to recognize a teacher or two each month who was nominated by a student or parent. The teacher(s) would be recognized in front of their peers at the next staff meeting. In order to nominate someone, just fill out this form and make sure to clearly explain why you think they are deserving of this recognition.

• Have a great week and remember, at Pine Hollow Middle School the sky is the limit!!

Hello Pine Hollow Middle School community. This is your principal, Andrew Livengood, with the weekly message for February 19.

• This Week: This week is a five-day week for students on Tracks 1, 3 and 4.
• NJHS Applications: National Junior Honor Society applications are officially open for current 7^th graders only. Please look over the information on this document for information on the program and how to apply. Students must submit their applications by March 3. Late applications will not be accepted. Email Mrs. West (cwest4@wcpss.net) with any questions. 
• Hoops For Hearts: Our annual Hoops for Hearts event will be this Thursday during PE classes. Please click this link if you would like to donate.
• 7^th Grade Math Reality Series:
• PHMS 7th grade is in need of volunteers for this year's Math Reality Series on Tuesday, March 7th. This is an interactive style simulation where students are given a career, income, and scenarios where they have to create a budget, make life decisions (housing, car, savings), figure out taxes, etc. Volunteers will be in charge of different stations (mall, bank, car dealership, childcare, transportation). Volunteers will need to arrive by 8:30 am so that representatives from Coastal Federal Credit Union can explain the task. It is very simple and so much fun!!! It will end at 10:50.
• In order to participate, you will need to be on the Wake County approved Volunteer List.  Here is the link to register to become a volunteer: https://attadevltc.wcpss.net/vlinks/ You will need to choose the appropriate form from that list, for example, “New WCPSS volunteer.”  If you believe you registered last year, please reach out and we can check.
• Once you are an approved volunteer, here is the link to sign-up to help us on March 7: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948ABA823ABF9C07-math
• Carpool: Now that all three tracks are in, carpool will be more crowded. Please be patient and make sure to travel the length of Leesville Church Road before making the u-turn by the softball field. This will help prevent traffic from backing up to the light. Please DO NOT try to turn left into the loop off Leesville Church Road. Go all the way down and make a u-turn and turn right.
• Cancelled Bus Routes: As we continue to experience the impact of the bus driver shortage, we can anticipate additional routes being cancelled. Parents are encouraged to check the Live Bus Updates (https://www.wcpss.net/Page/22038) each morning on our website.
• From Our Athletic Director, Mr. Adams:
• Parents, last week saw the Winter seasons of Basketball and Cheer come to a close.  I want to thank all our Winter athletes, parents and coaches for a great season.  I look forward to sharing those successes at the Winter Banquet this week.   CONGRATUALTIONS are in order for our Girls’ Basketball Team as they are the NORTHERN CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS!  The ladies finished with a 13-1 overall record with a perfect 12-0 conference record marking the first conference championship in school history. 
• TOMORROW is the LAST DAY to be REGISTERED in DRAGONFLY for Spring Sports
• Tryouts will begin on Feb 27. Information has been posted on the athletic page of the school website.  Softball information will be coming soon. Our goal is to start on the 27^th. 
• Spring Pictures: Strawbridge Studios will be at PH on Friday to take each student’s picture. Students will receive a picture packet to take home and review. Families have the option of purchasing the entire packet, purchasing part of the packet and returning the rest, or purchasing no pictures and returning the entire packet.
• Book Drive: NJHS Students are collecting books for babies, toddlers, and children through age 12 now through February 28^th as part of the Wake Up and Read book drive. Please bring new or gently used books to the LLC to help us support literacy in our community. 
• Second Step:
• 6-1 students will describe the changes they’ve gone though in the past, the change(s) they’re currently going through, and how those changes affect their relationships.
• 6-3 students will describe how strong emotions can influence the decisions they make.
• 6-4 students will identify the actions that escalate conflicts and determine ways to prevent conflicts from becoming more serious.
• 7-1 students will describe the perspectives of everyone involved in a conflict in a nonjudgmental way.
• 7-3 students will describe how using emotion-management strategies can prevent the escalation of a conflict.
• 7-4 students will consider possible solutions and their consequences in order to find the best solution for resolving conflict.
• 8-1 students will analyze conflicts from multiple perspectives to help prevent them from escalating.
• 8-3 students will identify their core values and how their behaviors demonstrate these values.
• 8-4 students will generate and evaluate solutions to conflicts that are mutually acceptable to everyone affected.
• From the PTSA:
• The PTSA is planning a chili lunch for the fantastic PHMS staff on Feb 24! Please sign up to help to make this a success: you can make a pot of your famous chili, donate items you can easily pick up from the grocery store, or you can even volunteer your time.  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044caeaa2faa8-chili#/
• The next PTSA General Meeting on Tuesday, Feb 28 at 5:30, just before the 8th grade band concert, in the PHMS Auditorium. We will update everyone on what the PTSA has been doing and will vote on a budget change. Please attend if you can!
• The PHMS Spring Dance will be held on Friday, March 3 from 3:30-5:30. We need volunteers for this fun event! Please sign up here to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b044fafa629a1fb6-spring1#/
• Have you always wanted to get more involved in PHMS? We are looking for volunteers to join the PHMS PTSA board next year!  Volunteering on the board is a very rewarding experience, and there are many different levels of commitment available. Find more information on the PHMS PTSA website: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/41628 
• Please consider supporting the PTSA! We continue to have events for the students planned this year. We provide financial support to athletics, arts, teachers, facilities, and more. Sign up here to donate to our Invest in Your Child campaign, become a member, purchase spirit wear, or rent the spirit rock: https://pinehollow.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
• Yearbooks:

• • Go to yearbookordercenter.com to reserve your yearbook for only $40. The price will go up in March so gets yours now and save some money! 
  • The school code is 21759.
  • Personalized name stamps can be added to your yearbook for only $6.
  • 8th grade ads AND Business ads are available starting at $25! The deadline for all ads is March 31.
  • Questions? Email Ms. Buford (mbuford@wcpss.net).

• Keeping Your Child Safe Online: Visit this website for a lot of information. It can also be reached by going to our school website, then clicking “Our School” followed by “Student Services Department” then “Social Media Information”. You will find a digital presentation along with a wealth of information and helpful resources. Questions? Contact your student’s counselor.
• School Tours: If you know a family who might be interested in sending their child(ren) to Pine Hollow next year, please encourage them to sign up for a tour using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4ea9a62da13-phms.
• Teacher Recognition Program:  Is there a teacher or staff member you would like to celebrate for doing a terrific job? Has someone been consistently outstanding or maybe gone above-and-beyond recently for your student/family? If so, I encourage you to nominate that person for our Top Gun Staff Member of the Month award. There aren’t any firm rules or requirements to nominate someone for recognition. The point of this is to recognize a teacher or two each month who was nominated by a student or parent. The teacher(s) would be recognized in front of their peers at the next staff meeting. In order to nominate someone, just fill out this form and make sure to clearly explain why you think they are deserving of this recognition.

• Have a great week and remember, at Pine Hollow Middle School the sky is the limit!!

Hello Pine Hollow Middle School community. This is your principal, Andrew Livengood, with the weekly message for February 12.

• This Week: This week is a five-day week for students on Tracks 1 and 4. Track 3 students return on Wednesday.
• Carpool: With all three tracks being in starting on Wednesday, please be prepared for carpool to take a little longer. It will be especially important for all vehicles to travel the length of Leesville Church Road before making the u-turn by the softball field in order to prevent traffic from backing up to the light.
• Cancelled Bus Routes: As we continue to experience the impact of the bus driver shortage, we can anticipate additional routes being cancelled. Parents are encouraged to check the Live Bus Updates (https://www.wcpss.net/Page/22038) each morning on our website.
• From Our Athletic Director, Mr. Adams:
• Parents, last week saw our final home game of the season for our 8^th grade basketball players and cheerleaders. I want to thank them for all their hard work and effort they have given in their time at PH.  We have one game left in our basketball season and that is tomorrow at East Millbrook.  Both games were exciting the last time we met, and they should be this time.  The girls put their perfect conference record on the line against a good East team. 
• Not to sound like a broken record, but we are 8 days away from the deadline to be registered AND approved in DragonFly for spring sports.  As mentioned before, you need to go in and check to make sure you are seeing a 100% complete status. Kids need to check the bulletin board to see if their name is on it.  There are several of you that have not fixed rejected documents, so please check your status.  Track 3 students should check bulletin board on their track in day or you can email me directly.  pjadams@wcpss.net 
• Track tryout information has been posted. https://wakecountyathleticzone.com/pine-hollow/tryout-information/ As soon as I have information for the other teams it will be posted on the same link. 
• Spring Pictures: Strawbridge Studios will be at PH on Friday, Feb. 24 to take each student’s picture. Students will receive a picture packet to take home and review. Families have the option of purchasing the entire packet, purchasing part of the packet and returning the rest, or purchasing no pictures and returning the entire packet.
• Book Drive: NJHS Students are collecting books for babies, toddlers, and children through age 12 now through February 28^th as part of the Wake Up and Read book drive. Please bring new or gently used books to the LLC to help us support literacy in our community. 
• Attention 8^th Grade Parents: We will be hosting two high school parent registration sessions for parents on Thursday. See the flier attached to the weekly message for more info. Contact your student’s counselor, Ms. Haunsperger, with questions: lhaunsperger@wcpss.net
• Second Step:
• 6-1 students will determine the emotion-management strategies that work best for them and choose the best strategy to use in a situation, given the context.
• 6-3 students will describe why emotions matter in their lives.
• 6-4 students will describe the changes they’ve gone through in the past, the change(s) they’re currently going through, and how those changes affect their relationships.
• 7-1 students will explain how to listen to and consider some else’s perspective during a conflict.
• 7-3 students will identify common reasons why social conflicts escalate from minor to major.
• 7-4 students will describe the perspectives of everyone involved in a conflict in a nonjudgmental way.
• 8-1 students will describe the connection between their values and healthy behaviors in relationships.
• 8-3 students will analyze stressful situations, decide if they need to change strategies or get outside help to manager their stress, and identify people who can help them when they feel their stress is unmanageable.
• 8-4 students will analyze conflicts from multiple perspectives to help prevent them from escalating.
• From the PTSA:
• Our teachers need something to help them through these cold February days--so the PTSA is planning a chili lunch for the fantastic PHMS staff on Friday, Feb 24! We need your help to make this a success: you can donate a pot of your famous chili that you love to make, or supplies you can easily pick up from the grocery store, or you can even volunteer your time. Please sign up here to make this a fun and successful event! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044caeaa2faa8-chili#/
• Have you always wanted to get more involved in PHMS? We are looking for volunteers to fill the PHMS PTSA board next year! The PTSA is a vital organization at PHMS. Volunteering on the board is a fun and very rewarding experience, and there are many different levels of commitment available. See the attached PDF for more information about available volunteer opportunities for next school year. Contact phmsptsa16@gmail.com with any questions. 
• Please consider supporting the PTSA! We continue to have many events for the students planned this year. We also provide financial support to athletics, arts, teachers, facilities, and more all year long. Sign up here to donate to our Invest in Your Child campaign, become a member, purchase spirit wear, or rent the spirit rock: https://pinehollow.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
• Yearbooks:

• • Go to yearbookordercenter.com to reserve your yearbook for only $40. The price will go up in March so gets yours now and save some money! 
  • The school code is 21759.
  • Personalized name stamps can be added to your yearbook for only $6.
  • 8th grade ads AND Business ads are available starting at $25! The deadline for all ads is March 31.
  • Questions? Email Ms. Buford (mbuford@wcpss.net).

• Keeping Your Child Safe Online: Visit this website for a lot of information. It can also be reached by going to our school website, then clicking “Our School” followed by “Student Services Department” then “Social Media Information”. You will find a digital presentation along with a wealth of information and helpful resources. Questions? Contact your student’s counselor.
• School Tours: If you know a family who might be interested in sending their child(ren) to Pine Hollow next year, please encourage them to sign up for a tour using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4ea9a62da13-phms.
• Teacher Recognition Program:  Is there a teacher or staff member you would like to celebrate for doing a terrific job? Has someone been consistently outstanding or maybe gone above-and-beyond recently for your student/family? If so, I encourage you to nominate that person for our Top Gun Staff Member of the Month award. There aren’t any firm rules or requirements to nominate someone for recognition. The point of this is to recognize a teacher or two each month who was nominated by a student or parent. The teacher(s) would be recognized in front of their peers at the next staff meeting. In order to nominate someone, just fill out this form and make sure to clearly explain why you think they are deserving of this recognition.

• Have a great week and remember, at Pine Hollow Middle School the sky is the limit!!

Hello Pine Hollow Middle School community. This is your principal, Andrew Livengood, with the weekly message for February 5.

• This Week: This week is a five-day week for students on Tracks 1 and 4.
• Book Drive: NJHS Students are collecting books for babies, toddlers, and children through age 12 now through February 28^th as part of the Wake Up and Read book drive. Please bring new or gently used books to the LLC to help us support literacy in our community. 
• Attention 8^th Grade Parents: Please see the email that went out last Tuesday around 2PM regarding high school registration. Attached to this week’s message is the same letter from Ms. Haunsperger as well as a flier regarding an upcoming LRHS parent info session and a PHMS parent info session. Contact your student’s counselor, Ms. Haunsperger, with questions: lhaunsperger@wcpss.net
• All-County Chorus: Congratulations to Ms. Cain, our choral director, and these six very-talented students for being selected to represent our school at the WCPSS All-County Chorus concert: Parker Aiken, Jeanne Baker, Max Douglas, Natalia Fernandez, Sophie Fiander and Micah Mann. These students, along with other students from across the district, practiced and performed yesterday at Martin Middle School. We are proud of you!!
• From Our Athletic Director, Mr. Adams:  
• Parents, last week was a good week for the Pilots.  Boys split the week at 1-1 with a win over Durant.  Our girls maintained their unblemished conference record with wins over Leesville and Durant.  This week is a tough week as we travel to Wakefield on Monday and host our final home game on Thursday vs Carroll.  Let’s see if we can fill up the gym for our 8^th graders on their last home game at PH.   
• We are 15 days away from the deadline to be registered for spring sports in DragonFly.  I still have half a dozen of you that submitted paperwork but have not gone back in to see if you have been approved.  Some of the submissions had to be rejected, so please go in and get these taken care of BEFORE the deadline.  
• Please remind your student to check the bulletin board outside of the gym to see if their name is on the approved list.  We are making announcements weekly about spring sports.  Tryout information will BE posted on the athletic website as soon as coaches submit it to me.
• Second Step:
• 6-1 students will demonstrate and evaluate strategies for managing their emotions.
• 6-4 students will determine the emotion-management strategies that work best for them and choose the best strategy to use in a situation, given the context.
• 7-1 students will describe how using emotion-management strategies can prevent the escalation of a conflict.
• 7-4 students will explain how to listen to and consider someone else’s perspective during a conflict.
• 8-1 students will identify their core values and how their behaviors demonstrate these values.
• 8-4 students will describe the connection between their values and healthy behaviors in relationships.  
• From the PTSA:
• Our teachers need something to help them through these cold February days--so the PTSA is planning a chili lunch for the fantastic PHMS staff on Friday, Feb 24! We need your help to make this a success: you can donate a pot of your famous chili that you love to make, or supplies you can easily pick up from the grocery store, or you can even volunteer your time. Please sign up here to make this a fun and successful event! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044caeaa2faa8-chili#/
• Have you always wanted to get more involved in PHMS? We are looking for volunteers to fill the PHMS PTSA board next year! The PTSA is a vital organization at PHMS. Volunteering on the board is a fun and very rewarding experience, and there are many different levels of commitment available. See the attached PDF for more information about available volunteer opportunities for next school year. Contact phmsptsa16@gmail.com with any questions. 
• Please consider supporting the PTSA! We continue to have many events for the students planned this year. We also provide financial support to athletics, arts, teachers, facilities, and more all year long. Sign up here to donate to our Invest in Your Child campaign, become a member, purchase spirit wear, or rent the spirit rock: https://pinehollow.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
• Yearbooks:

• • Go to yearbookordercenter.com to reserve your yearbook for only $40. The price will go up in March so gets yours now and save some money! 
  • The school code is 21759.
  • Personalized name stamps can be added to your yearbook for only $6.
  • 8th grade ads AND Business ads are available starting at $25! The deadline for all ads is March 31.
  • Questions? Email Ms. Buford (mbuford@wcpss.net).

• Keeping Your Child Safe Online: Visit this website for a lot of information. It can also be reached by going to our school website, then clicking “Our School” followed by “Student Services Department” then “Social Media Information”. You will find a digital presentation along with a wealth of information and helpful resources. Questions? Contact your student’s counselor.
• School Tours: If you know a family who might be interested in sending their child(ren) to Pine Hollow next year, please encourage them to sign up for a tour using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4ea9a62da13-phms.
• Teacher Recognition Program:  Is there a teacher or staff member you would like to celebrate for doing a terrific job? Has someone been consistently outstanding or maybe gone above-and-beyond recently for your student/family? If so, I encourage you to nominate that person for our Top Gun Staff Member of the Month award. There aren’t any firm rules or requirements to nominate someone for recognition. The point of this is to recognize a teacher or two each month who was nominated by a student or parent. The teacher(s) would be recognized in front of their peers at the next staff meeting. In order to nominate someone, just fill out this form and make sure to clearly explain why you think they are deserving of this recognition.

• Have a great week and remember, at Pine Hollow Middle School the sky is the limit!!

Hello Pine Hollow Middle School community. This is your principal, Andrew Livengood, with the weekly message for January 29.

• This Week: This week is a five-day week for students on Tracks 1 and 4.
• Love the Bus: Student Council is collecting items to celebrate our incredible Bus Drivers during the Love the Bus week in February. Please visit this sign up to bring in items. All items should be turned in no later than Wednesday, February 1 to the front office attention Mrs. West/Student Council. 
• Report Cards: Students on Track 4 received their report card last Wed.
• Athletics: The basketball teams will be at Leesville on Monday (girls play first) and at Durant on Thursday (boys play first). Please come out and support the teams.
• Second Step:
• 6-1 students will describe how strong emotions can influence the decisions they make.
• 6-4 students will demonstrate and evaluate strategies for managing their emotions.
• 7-1 students will identify common reasons why social conflicts escalate from minor to major.
• 7-4 students will describe how using emotion-management strategies can prevent the escalation of a conflict.
• 8-1 students will analyze stressful situations, describe if they need to change strategies or get outside help to manage their stress, and identify people who can help them when they feel their stress is unmanageable.
• 8-4 students will identify their core values and how their behaviors demonstrate these values.  
• Yearbooks:

• • Go to yearbookordercenter.com to reserve your yearbook for only $40. The price will go up in March so gets yours now and save some money! 
  • The school code is 21759.
  • Personalized name stamps can be added to your yearbook for only $6.
  • 8th grade ads AND Business ads are available starting at $25! The deadline for all ads is March 31.
  • Questions? Email Ms. Buford (mbuford@wcpss.net).

• Keeping Your Child Safe Online: Visit this website for a lot of information. It can also be reached by going to our school website, then clicking “Our School” followed by “Student Services Department” then “Social Media Information”. You will find a digital presentation along with a wealth of information and helpful resources. Questions? Contact your student’s counselor.
• School Tours: If you know a family who might be interested in sending their child(ren) to Pine Hollow next year, please encourage them to sign up for a tour using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4ea9a62da13-phms.
• Attention 8^th Grade Families: Please go ahead and save the date for a High School Registration Parent Session on February 16^th at 9AM and 6PM. More info to come.
• Teacher Recognition Program:  Is there a teacher or staff member you would like to celebrate for doing a terrific job? Has someone been consistently outstanding or maybe gone above-and-beyond recently for your student/family? If so, I encourage you to nominate that person for our Top Gun Staff Member of the Month award. There aren’t any firm rules or requirements to nominate someone for recognition. The point of this is to recognize a teacher or two each month who was nominated by a student or parent. The teacher(s) would be recognized in front of their peers at the next staff meeting. In order to nominate someone, just fill out this form and make sure to clearly explain why you think they are deserving of this recognition.
• From the PTSA:
• The PTSA is excited for a busy 2023! During the second half of this school year, the PTSA will plan two more dances, two more athletic banquets, a cultural arts storyteller experience, and an eighth grade end-of-year celebration. The PTSA will continue to financially support the school with teacher and club grants, performance/fine arts and athletics funding, teacher lounge stocking, and work day lunches for teachers/staff. Hard-working PTSA board members will stock and sell concessions and spirit wear for our students to enjoy. We are excited for all that we have planned, and we are happy that we can help contribute to the success of Pine Hollow Middle School! Thank you to all of the families who have already contributed financially to the PTSA to help achieve these goals. If you would like to support the efforts of the PTSA and directly support our school by doing so, please consider a donation to our Invest in Your Child Campaign.  https://pinehollow.memberhub.com/store/items/61043

• Have a great week and remember, at Pine Hollow Middle School the sky is the limit!!

Hello Pine Hollow Middle School community. This is your principal, Andrew Livengood, with the weekly message for January 22.

• This Week: This week is a five-day week for students on Tracks 1 and 4.
• Love the Bus: Student Council is collecting items to celebrate our incredible Bus Drivers during the Love the Bus week in February. Please visit this sign up to bring in items. All items should be turned in no later than February 1 to the front office attention Mrs. West/Student Council. 
• Report Cards: Students on Track 4 will get their report card on Wednesday.
• From Our Athletic Director, Mr. Adams: Pilot parents, last week we saw some exciting battles against East Millbrook in basketball. The boys fought hard and unfortunately came up short.  The girls fought through heavy fouls to win the battle of the unbeatens. We are exactly half-way through our basketball season.  This week we open on the road at Salem on Monday and at home on Thursday against West Millbrook. https://gofan.co/app/events/694739?schoolId=NC67966 
  • DRAGONFLY: Please check your DragonFly accounts to see if they are up to date.  I noticed that some physicals have expired.  I also had to reject some paperwork, so please check your account. 
  • SPRING TRYOUTS  (Girls Softball, Boys’ and Girls’ Track and Boys’ Soccer): Spring Tryouts begin on Feb 27.  You must be completely registered and approved in DragonFly by Feb 20.  In the next 2 weeks I will begin posting lists on the Athletic Bulletin Board of students that are approved for tryouts. Spring sports eligibility is based on the first semester of this year.  Students must pass 3 out of 4 Core Classes while attending 85% of the semester. 

• Second Step:
• 6-1 students will describe what happens in their brains when they feel a strong emotion.
• 6-4 students will describe how strong emotions can influence the decisions they make.
• 7-1 students will practice using positive self-talk to reframe a challenging situation.
• 7-4 students will identify common reasons why social conflicts escalate from minor to major.
• 8-1 students will reframe certain types of stress as opportunities for growth.
• 8-4 students will analyze stressful situations, decide if they need to change strategies or get outside help to manage their stress, and identify people who can help them when they feel their stress is unmanageable.
• Carpool Efficiency: Please pull as far forward as you can before letting your student into/out of your vehicle, even if it means your student has to walk a little further. This keeps the line moving as quickly as possible. Please do not stop to call for your child. Keep pulling forward and they will find you, or we will find them for you.  
• Yearbooks:

• • Go to yearbookordercenter.com to reserve your yearbook for only $40. The price will go up in March so gets yours now and save some money! 
  • The school code is 21759.
  • Personalized name stamps can be added to your yearbook for only $6.
  • 8th grade ads AND Business ads are available starting at $25! (Order deadline for all ads is 4/25.) 
  • Questions? Email Ms. Buford (mbuford@wcpss.net).

• Keeping Your Child Safe Online: Visit this website for a lot of information. It can also be reached by going to our school website, then clicking “Our School” followed by “Student Services Department” then “Social Media Information”. You will find a digital presentation along with a wealth of information and helpful resources. Questions? Contact your student’s counselor.
• School Tours: If you know a family who might be interested in sending their child(ren) to Pine Hollow next year, please encourage them to sign up for a tour using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4ea9a62da13-phms.
• Attention 8^th Grade Families: There are many high school options in Wake County. Please visit wcpss.net/magnet for more information. January 25 is the deadline to apply for a magnet school. Please go ahead and save the date for a High School Registration Parent Session on February 16^th at 9AM and 6PM. More info to come.
• Teacher Recognition Program:  Is there a teacher or staff member you would like to celebrate for doing a terrific job? Has someone been consistently outstanding or maybe gone above-and-beyond recently for your student/family? If so, I encourage you to nominate that person for our Top Gun Staff Member of the Month award. There aren’t any firm rules or requirements to nominate someone for recognition. The point of this is to recognize a teacher or two each month who was nominated by a student or parent. The teacher(s) would be recognized in front of their peers at the next staff meeting. In order to nominate someone, just fill out this form and make sure to clearly explain why you think they are deserving of this recognition.
• From the PTSA:
• The PTSA is excited for a busy 2023! During the second half of this school year, the PTSA will plan two more dances, two more athletic banquets, a cultural arts storyteller experience, and an eighth grade end-of-year celebration. The PTSA will continue to financially support the school with teacher and club grants, performance/fine arts and athletics funding, teacher lounge stocking, and work day lunches for teachers/staff. Hard-working PTSA board members will stock and sell concessions and spirit wear for our students to enjoy. We are excited for all that we have planned, and we are happy that we can help contribute to the success of Pine Hollow Middle School! Thank you to all of the families who have already contributed financially to the PTSA to help achieve these goals. If you would like to support the efforts of the PTSA and directly support our school by doing so, please consider a donation to our Invest in Your Child Campaign.  https://pinehollow.memberhub.com/store/items/61043

• Have a great week and remember, at Pine Hollow Middle School the sky is the limit!!