Weekly Message for 10-20-19
Posted by Andrew Livengood on 10/20/2019
Hello Pine Hollow Middle School community. This is your principal, Andrew Livengood, with the weekly message for October 20.
- Teacher Workday: Monday, Oct. 21. No school for students tomorrow.
- Performance Task Results: In the Spring of 2019 7th graders in our district completed a Performance Task Assessment which measures a student’s critical thinking and communication skills. Each current 8th grader on Track 1, 2 & 3 who was in the district last year and took the assessment was given a copy of their report at the end of last week to take home and give to their parent/guardian. Track 4 students will get their report this week.
- Power Play: For the third consecutive year, WCPSS is partnering with the Carolina Hurricanes to bring Power Play to all middle schools. This exciting partnership will support a community-wide healthful living campaign around daily physical activity outside of school, plus allow students the chance to attend a Hurricanes game. For more information please see the attachments in the weekly message.
- Egg Cartons: The art classes are in need of Styrofoam egg cartons. They can be dropped off in the main office or students may take them to Ms. Hyatt.
- Talent Show: Tickets will be on sale in the cafeteria during morning arrival (7:45-8:15) on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tickets are $5. There will be a show at 4PM on Thursday for students only and then a second show on Friday at 7. No tickets will be sold at the door.
- Cultural Arts Performance: Students on Tracks 1&3 enjoyed a performance entitled “The Didgeridoo Down Under Show: Australian Music and More!” last Friday. Students on Tracks 2&4 will see the show on Nov. 6. This cultural arts event is a unique fusion of Australian music, culture, art, science, comedy, character building, anti-bullying and audience participation. A big THANK YOU to the PTSA for sponsoring this event!
- 8th Grade Field Trip: DC Commitment forms were due for Tracks 2 and 3 on October 9. Track 1 was due on October 16 and Track 4 is due on October 24. The first payments are due November 7 (Tracks 1, 2, and 4) and November 14 (Track 3) via online payments.
- Community Reads: Our Fall 2019 PHMS Community Reads program began this month with the launch of local Raleigh author Kwame Mbalia’s debut novel, Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky. An imprint of Disney Hyperion and part of the ‘Rick Riordan presents’ collection, this fantasy adventure novel explores African mythology and African American legends. In the coming weeks and months, we’ll have special events and activities related to the book, culminating in early 2020 with a visit from the author. We encourage YOU, yes you and your family to read the book. PHMS students, staff, parents, siblings, aunts, uncles, grandparents, neighbors . . . we want everyone in our Pine Hollow community included in this shared reading journey. Kwame Mbalia speaks of the importance of the individual, their name, and their family story. Each individual is an important part of our Community Reads story this fall. You can purchase the book from your favorite book seller or borrow it from your local public library. We look forward to continuing the conversation. Happy reading! --Mike Hutchinson, Social Studies teacher (jhutchinson@wcpss.net) and Kristen Ziller, School Librarian (kziller@wcpss.net)
- Athletics:
- Premium Spirit Wear is now available through Oct. 29. See “Winter Spirit Wear” on the left side of our webpage underneath Pilot News.
- Soccer is home on Tuesday vs. West Millbrook to make-up the game that was rained out last week.
- Soccer and Volleyball are at Carroll on Wednesday.
- Football is at Carroll on Thursday.
- Game time is 4:00 and admission for all games is $5. Please come out and support the teams!
- Basketball tryouts begin Nov. 12. All forms and online registration must be completed by Nov 4. We will NOT accept registrations and forms after Nov 4, unless you have cleared it with the Athletic Director, Mr. Adams There is an information video for basketball on the main page of the Athletic Website.
- Athletic passes are now available. They are for HOME games only. Click here for more info.
- Student Council Fun Run: Mark your calendars for November 2 at 10:00am! PHMS Student Council is in the process of planning the first ever Pine Hollow Middle School Food Drive Fun Run! This year's race will be a 3k, and you can walk or run it—all are welcome! This year's theme is the crazy costume run! Please join us in wearing fun costumes while running the course. However, we do ask that there are NO masks for everyone's safety! We will not be taking on-site registration, so please register now. Cost is $15 and all proceeds go to the NC Food Bank to help fight hunger! Visit ly/phfunrun2019for more information and visit the PTSA website to register for this event.
- Signs of Suicide Prevention Program: Over the next three months, Pine Hollow is offering depression awareness and suicide prevention training to all 7thgrade students as part of the SOS Signs of Suicide® Prevention Program. This topic is part of the Healthful Living Standard Course of Study and will be delivered by the counseling team during Healthful Living classes. The goal is to educate your child and to give them guidance on how to get help for themselves or a friend. Please review the detailed letter sent home with your child, which also includes dates for the program. If you have any questions, concerns, or if your child is sensitive to this topic, please contact your child's counselor.
- Saturday Make-up Days: November 16 and December 7 from 8:15 until 11:45. Lunch is NOT served on Saturdays.
- Yearbooks: A Pine Hollow yearbook is a keepsake, a jewel, the treasure trove of youth. Reserve your yearbook now while they are discounted for $40 from September 1- November 30! It’s one of the best books you’ll purchase this year. All yearbooks are ordered online http://www.strawbridge.net/Our school code is YB112059.
- From the PTSA:
- We are super excited about our fall sports soccer, football and volleyball games! Will you please take a moment to go to the sign up genius link below and pick a slot that works for you? Two time slots to choose from and trust me, no experience needed! Please meet at the indoor concession booth unless you are second shift for football. Those volunteers can come straight out to the field. Great way to watch the game while making money for our school! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0E48AEA72BA75-pine
- Visit our website to find out all the ways you can support your Pilots!
- Follow us on Facebook and Twitter @PHMSPTSA
- Have a great week and remember, at Pine Hollow Middle School the sky is the limit!
By Month
- July 2025
- June 2025
- May 2025
- April 2025
- March 2025
- February 2025
- January 2025
- December 2024
- November 2024
- October 2024
- September 2024
- August 2024
- July 2024
- June 2024
- May 2024
- April 2024
- March 2024
- February 2024
- January 2024
- December 2023
- November 2023
- October 2023
- September 2023
- August 2023
- July 2023
- June 2023
- May 2023
- April 2023
- March 2023
- February 2023
- January 2023
- December 2022
- November 2022
- October 2022
- September 2022
- August 2022
- July 2022
- June 2022
- May 2022
- April 2022
- March 2022
- February 2022
- January 2022
- December 2021
- November 2021
- October 2021
- September 2021
- August 2021
- July 2021
- June 2021
- May 2021
- April 2021
- March 2021
- February 2021
- January 2021
- December 2020
- November 2020
- October 2020
- September 2020
- August 2020
- July 2020
- June 2020
- May 2020
- April 2020
- March 2020
- February 2020
- January 2020
- December 2019
- November 2019
- October 2019
- September 2019
- August 2019
- July 2019
- June 2019
- May 2019
- April 2019
- March 2019
- February 2019
- January 2019
- December 2018
- November 2018
- October 2018
- September 2018
- August 2018
- July 2018
- June 2018
- May 2018
- April 2018
- March 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017
- March 2017
- February 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- October 2016
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016