Hello,
This is March! 2nd grade is fueling their energy of March Madness by having students participate in their own Reading March Madness. The competition is based on books from our Wit & Wisdom curriculum and classroom read alouds. Students from each second grade class will vote on what book they enjoyed more until our bracket is complete and we have chosen a winner. Who will win Reading March Madness?! 🏀
Today, our 5th graders had an amazing learning experience with specialists from Ameren, diving into the importance of energy efficiency! 🌱💡 It was a fun and educational session that sparked some great conversations about how we can all make a difference.
A quick reminder to parents: please don’t forget to fill out the survey in your child's folder! This is a wonderful opportunity for your child’s teacher to earn a gift card for their classroom. Thank you for your support!
Congrats to our 4th graders on making the Honor Roll! 🌟 We’re so proud of your hard work and achievements. Keep shining!
Huge congratulations to these amazing fifth graders for making the Honor Roll! 🌟 Their hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments. Keep shining bright, everyone! 🌟👏
Huge congratulations to these amazing fifth graders for making the Honor Roll! 🌟 Their hard work, dedication, and perseverance have truly paid off, and we couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments. Keep shining bright, everyone! 🌟👏
Today, Lyra received a token for the book vending machine for making AMAZING growth in her reading! 📚✨ So proud of her hard work and dedication! Keep up the great work, Lyra – you’re on your way to even bigger achievements! 🌟
Mrs. Fourez's class found a fun new way to enjoy snack time! Before diving into their lesson, they’re counting how many Goldfish crackers they can snack on. 🐟
Pine Crest Families! Tomorrow is Two Quarter Tuesday! 💚☘️🍀
Today was Twin Day here at Pine Crest as part of our Read Across America week. Check out some of these awesome 3rd grade twins.
📢 Attention Pine Crest Families! 🎉 Get ready for our Sticker Shop TOMORROW! 🗓️✨ Students can shop from 7:25-7:55 AM . 🌟 Stickers are just 2 for 25 cents, with a $1 limit (that’s 8 stickers)! 💰 Don't miss out on the fun! See you there! 😊🍀💚
Students in Mrs. Davis’s class planted radish seeds a few weeks ago. They conducted an experiment to see how the plants would respond in the sunlight and in darkness. Students had the responsibility of watering their plants daily and checking to see how they were doing!
We are excited to announce that Mrs. Esteppe is the recipient of a $325 Empowering Education Grant from the Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative! She plans to use the money to fund an egg incubator project to teach students about the life cycle of chickens.
📚✨ Read Across America Week at Pine Crest Elementary! ✨📚
Get ready for a fun-filled week of reading, creativity, and school spirit from March 3rd-7th! 🎉 Each day has a special theme inspired by Dr. Seuss:
📅 Monday (3/3): Pajama Day – "I'm Not Going to Get Up Today" 💤
🎩 Tuesday (3/4): Hat Day – "Cat in the Hat" 🎩
🧦 Wednesday (3/5): Wear wacky socks, crazy hair, and mismatched clothing – "Wacky Wednesday" 🤪
👯 Thursday (3/6): Twin Day – "Thing 1 & Thing 2" 👯♂️
💚 Friday (3/7): Wear Green – "Green Eggs and Ham" 🍳
PLUS, the House of Isibindi is leading a donation drive for the Vermilion County Animal Shelter! 🐶🐱 Help us collect pet supplies, including food, beds, blankets, and toys. The house that donates the most wins points! 🏆
Let’s make this week unforgettable! 📖💚
Good afternoon Parents,
We are asking all of our parents to complete the 5 Essentials Survey. You can complete the survey at this 2025 Illinois 5 Essentials - Parent Survey link: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ . Thank you in advance for your participation and time to complete this survey about our GRF District!
Kind regards, GRF Administration.
Pine Crest Families! Tomorrow is Two Quarter Tuesday! 🧦
Good afternoon Parents,
We are asking all of our parents to complete the 5 Essentials Survey. You can complete the survey at this 2025 Illinois 5 Essentials - Parent Survey link: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ . Thank you in advance for your participation and time to complete this survey about our GRF District!
Kind regards, GRF Administration.
A HUGE congratulations is in order for our very own second grade teacher Mrs. Jessica Davis. She was the only teacher in ALL of Vermillion County to be recognized by the Illinois State Board of Education with an Award of Special Recognition. Teachers who earn this award are those who have been recognized by their colleagues, students, families, and administrators for the skills, passions, and talents they bring to their school community.
We are so thankful to have Mrs. Davis as one of our second grade teachers and are thrilled that she is getting the recognitions she deserves for all of her hard work and effort. Way to go Mrs. Davis! A full list of those recognized can be found at the following link:
https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Those-Who-Excel-TOY-Awardee-List-2025.pdf?_cldee=TfAERLL6vRx7n9zt57htnmUI9dLCDW9ej0oHAAETBFXRWUOoa0qLHM0qyRufjTxG&recipientid=contact-f23042637399ec11b400000d3a34b9d8-503ed8d6456a4e3bbf5e721bc8d1c20b&esid=dfaeac55-5cea-ef11-9341-000d3a31dd8a
What better way is there to learn about bar graphing during Valentine’s Day than using candy conversation hearts! Students in Mrs. Davis’s 2nd grade class worked on bar graphs today while having a little Valentine’s Day fun!
The MMJH volleyball game that was scheduled for today, Wednesday, Feb. 12, against PVO has been cancelled due to weather concerns.
Pine Crest Families!
Tomorrow is Two Quarter Tuesday!💕💟
