Scarlett received a token for the book vending machine! She is doing great things here at Pine Crest!

Christmas time is almost here, so second grade had some visitors from the North Pole come to keep an eye on things! Students in Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Esteppe, and Mr. Herrinβs class turned themselves into elves for the holiday. By the looks of it, you can tell that these elves are excited for Christmas! Come stop by the second grade hallway on Christmas program night to see your studentβs elf.







The Pine Crest PTO is in desperate need of more volunteers for the Holiday Shop. Volunteer duties will consist of helping students shop and wrap gifts for their loved ones. Sign ups are posted on the Pine Crest PTO Facebook page for those who may be interested. If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Regina at 217-799-4188.
Facebook Post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/FK5Tx2LPSHeYfkAJ/
Online Signup: https://signup.com/mobileweb/2.0/vspot.html?activitykey=692611108072#choose_event_page

UPDATE!
Due to student interest, we are inviting 5th grade students that are interested in playing volleyball to attend our parent meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, December 4 at 5:30pm in the MMJH cafeteria. We can't wait to see you there!

π’ Attention Pine Crest Families! π Get ready for our Sticker Shop TOMORROW! ποΈβ¨ Students can shop from 7:25-7:55 AM . π Stickers are just 2 for 25 cents, with a $1 limit (thatβs 8 stickers)! π° Don't miss out on the fun! See you there! πβοΈβ

Pine Crest Holiday Programs
For students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade, there will be a 1:00 pm dress rehearsal and a 6:30 pm performance on each Holiday Program day. The 1:00 pm rehearsal is open to the public.
For the 6:30 pm performance, students should arrive in their classrooms by 6:00 pm. After the performance, parents or guardians must sign out students from their classrooms. It is essential for all students to attend both the 1:00 pm dress rehearsal and the 6:30 pm performance.

Big congratulations to our Turkey Trot winners! π Your hard work and determination truly shined on Turkey Trot day. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event a success. Weβre so proud of our community's spirit! π¦π

πββοΈπ Our Turkey Trot last Tuesday was a great success! A huge thank you to everyone who participated and raised funds for our House System. Your support made the event unforgettable, and we're so grateful for our amazing community. Until next yearβkeep running, keep giving! π¦β€οΈ









Nolan has been working so hard lately and today was a day filled with so much growth for Nolan, he deserved a book!


Shoutout to all our hardworking students who were putting in the effort on Friday to get everything ready for tomorrowβs Turkey Trot! π¦π¨ Their dedication and teamwork are inspiring, and we can't wait to see it all come together! πββοΈπββοΈβ¨ Letβs make tomorrow a day to remember!







Our teachers are taking their competitive spirit to the next level with a Thanksgiving twist on the classic game! Instead of just Rock, Paper, Scissorsβ¦ weβre throwing in TURKEY! π¦π₯
Whoβs going to come out on top? π We canβt wait to see whoβs the ultimate Rock, Paper, Scissors, Turkey champion!





Savannah helped a friend in need, she was calm and gentle with a younger friend who needed her guidance and did a wonderful job.
Paxton was kind to another friend and gave up his ball to another student and He cleaned up a mess that was not his without being asked to do so.
They received book coins for being kind and being helpers


Nolla received a token for the book vending machine. She is very helpful in the gym. If someone drops or spills anything she offers to help clean the spill .
Thank you for being so kind!

Oh no, donβt eat me! Thanksgiving is next week, and Tom Turkey is very scared and does not want to be caught for Thanksgiving dinner!
Students in Mr. Herrinβs class worked on disguising a Tom Turkey so he would not get caught. Students had fun working on the turkey with their families at home and showed their creativity in the disguises. Lots of good disguises this year!








Our students and staff looked great in their new House shirts! Thank you PTO!β€οΈππ€π





Pine Crest Families!
Donβt forget to have your student wear their house shirt tomorrow for House Lunch! Letβs show some house spirit and make it a fun day! πβ€οΈπππ€

π¦ Turkey Trot at Pine Crest! π¦
On November 26th, Pine Crest students will be participating in a Turkey Trot-themed Walk-a-Thon during the school day! It's going to be a fun-filled event as students walk together around the gym, celebrating the season in turkey-inspired outfits and colors. ππ
π’ Important Info:
-This event is for Pine Crest students only and is not open to the public.
-Students are encouraged (but not required) to dress up in turkey-themed colors and outfits. π¦
-Donations will go toward our Student Motivation Fund, supporting academic awards, IAR incentives, field trips, and more throughout the year.
π― How to Participate:
Students are collecting flat donations for participating in the event (not based on laps completed).
All donations must be turned in by NOVEMBER 25TH to be eligible for prizes!
Let's make this Turkey Trot a huge success and help support our amazing Pine Crest students! ππ

Allison, from Mrs. Davisβs 2nd grade class, has been working extra hard on her math and reading skills in class! She was the lucky winner of a book token to pick a book of her choice! Keep up the great work, Allison!

Thanksgiving is approaching, and Tom Turkey is already scared and does not want to be caught for Thanksgiving dinner!
Students in Mrs. Davisβs class worked on disguising a Tom Turkey so he would not get caught. This was a family project that allowed students to take a leadership role at home while having fun with their families!









Pine Crest has an immediate opening for an Aide position, if you are interested please reach out to Mr. Barth or Mr. McCorkle! Come join our team and help kids in your community!

