Rays Reaching Out To Support Our Service Men and Women & Children in War Torn Areas

November 8th-15^th

 We will be collecting black or brown crew socks, hard candy, commercially sealed lip balm, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and cards and notes of appreciation for our service men and women. We will also be collecting gently used Beanie Babies, Webkinz or other Small Plush Toys (6 inches or smaller)for the troops to give to children in war-torn areas. We will have collection boxes in the cafeteria entryway. All donated items will be given to Operation Gratitude http://www.operationgratitude.com/.

Please support our troops.

Jennifer Haueis and LaTrese Scott

Rays Reaching Out Co-Chairs  

Please join us for the Reflections Gallery, Thursday, November 14 as we see how Pinchbeck's very own artists, interpret this year's theme: Believe, Dream, Inspire. We will view the artwork 6:30 - 7:00 and then the awards ceremony begins at 7:00. Come out and support our young artists! 

The Book Fair in the Library was a great success!  Scholastic provided a wide selection of books that appealed to students in each grade level.  The profit will be designated for the Library by the PTA.  This joint effort provides books for the Library, reading incentive materials and rewards during the year.  Thanks to the parents who assisted as cashiers and to the teachers who helped on the day of the Carnival.

 

Two estimating contests were part of the "Reading Oasis" Book Fair.  Students in Grades K-2 guessed the number of bones that Clifford, the Big Red Dog, sent to the Book Fair.  There were 86 bones in the jar.  First Grade student Cameron Ellis was the winner with his guess of 85 bones.  For Grades 3-5 there was a box of 429 jewels found with the Pharaoh's mummy at the oasis.  Katrina Lepka, a Fifth Grade student was the winner with her guess of 432.  Other winners were Sierra Fleming and David Smith, second place.  In both contests there was a tie for third place.  Those winners were Nate Sullivan and Michael Zewdu (K-2) and Nicholas Harrah and Annah Pugh (3-5).  The winners each chose a book from the Book Fair as their prize.  Congratulations!

 

All of the students enjoyed the Fair, the author video and the opportunity to choose new books to read.  The teachers appreciated all of the books which were donated to their classroom libraries.  Everyone is already looking forward to the spring Book Fair!

 

Jane Ruffa

Librarian 

The R.E.B. Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership seek to recognize principals who go beyond the day-to-day demands of their position to create an exceptional educational environment. Four principals, one from each metro-area school division (Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover and Richmond), will be selected to receive a $7,500 cash grant to the principal and an additional $7,500 for school projects chosen by the principal.

 

Nominees must be principals who:

 

Demonstrate leadership and exemplify commitment

Inspire their students and are advocates for their school and their faculty. Foster cooperation between the school and the community. Maintain dialogue with students, parents, faculty, and staff.  

Nominations may be submitted from the school community and the public. For more information about how to nominate an outstanding principal, please visit http://www.tcfrichmond.org/receive/nominate-an-individual-for-an-award/reb-awards-for-distinguished-educational-leadership/.   Nominations are due by 5pm on November 18^th.

  

  

The end of the BOXTOP CONTEST is quickly approaching at Pinchbeck!  The grade level with the most BoxTops submitted by FRIDAY, November 15th will win an exclusive PLAYGROUND PARTY!