Midland County celebrated Kindness Week, and Pine River students were busy spreading kindness in many meaningful ways. Special highlights included showing kindness to our community by donating new gloves, mittens, and socks to the local shelter; finding comfort in kindness with comfy clothes and hot cocoa; participating in a kindness walk-a-thon; and sharing kindness through art.
A big thank you to Ms. Monique and the 5th grade team for planning such a thoughtful and engaging week.
We would also like to thank Mr. Kevin and our incredible lunch room staff. They were so helpful and supportive.
A big thank you to Ms. Monique and the 5th grade team for planning such a thoughtful and engaging week.
We would also like to thank Mr. Kevin and our incredible lunch room staff. They were so helpful and supportive.
Pine River students are having a good time exploring their interests through this year’s nature, computer, and art extensions. It’s wonderful to see their creativity and curiosity in action.
Congratulations to the October Lancer Superstars at Pine River. We are so proud of these students for demonstrating how to be respectful, responsible and safe.
Happy Halloween! 🎃 — From all of us at Pine River.
Ms. Sushynski led some Pine River 4th grade students on an open-ended hike during nature extension. They became interested with building a bridge and a scary house, until their efforts came to an end when they discovered a field mouse.
A huge THANK YOU to the Studley Grange for their generous gift of dictionaries for every Pine River third grader! Our students are excited to put them to use as they grow their writing and spelling skills. They’re thrilled to have a dictionary of their very own to keep!
Pine River third grade scientists had a fantastic time at the Chippewa Nature Center! Students explored hands-on stations to deepen their understanding of animal classification, learning all about birds, amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and fish. It was an engaging day of discovery and fun in nature!
Consumers Energy visited the fourth-grade classrooms at Pine River Elementary today to teach students about energy. The kids learned how electricity is generated, explored renewable and nonrenewable energy sources, discussed safety around electricity, discovered how their bodies serve as conductors while other materials act as insulators, and learned ways to conserve energy. Each student received a home energy kit to help their family conserve energy. Thank you, Consumers Energy, for the informative and interactive lesson!
Our 5th graders have been learning about wetlands, forests, and meadows. As part of a community project, they partnered with the Chippewa Nature Center to help protect native habitats by removing buckthorn, an invasive species.
The 5th graders at Pine River had an amazing start to Creek Week with their first two days at Chippewa Nature Center! With beautiful fall weather on their side, they explored, discovered, and soaked up all the outdoor adventure Mother Nature had to offer.
In Mrs. Shunn’s 4th-grade class at Pine River, as the students continue to learn about the structures and functions that help animals and plants live and grow, the kids experimented today to feel how blubber insulates aquatic creatures in cold water.
In Mrs. Shunn’s 4th-grade class at Pine River, as the students continue to learn about the structures and functions that help animals and plants live and grow, the kids experimented today to feel how blubber insulates aquatic creatures in cold water.
Congratulations to the September Pine River Lancer Superstars for modeling how to be safe, responsible, and respectful.
Pine River students are enjoying spirit week with the Broadway theme.
Today is National Custodial Day. We have the best custodians and maintenance crew in the area. We appreciate all the work they do to help our schools and district look their best. Thank you!
The tacky tourist at Pine River had a great day visiting the Big Apple.
The students and staff at Pine River kicked off Homecoming Week with hilarious hair-dos inspired by the musical Hairspray.
🚨 URGENT: Pine River Kids Are Waiting
We have amazing kids at Pine River Elementary ready to be matched with mentors through our Lunchbox Learners program and we need volunteers now to make it happen.
🕐 Just one lunch hour a week
📅 You choose the day - the program runs Mondays, Thursdays, and/or Fridays during lunch
💬 No prep, no experience needed
❤️ Real impact, right in your own community
The clock is ticking to get mentors in place before the program launches. If you’ve been thinking about getting involved, now’s the time.
👉 Sign up or learn more here: https://bbbsgreatlakesbay.org/programs/lunchbox-learners/
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The Pine River Elementary runners had a beautiful morning for a run at the Delta Invitational. Two runners ran 2 miles and the others ran 3/4 of a mile. They all ran hard and finished strong!
The 4th graders at Pine River are kicking off Creek Week at the Chippewa Nature Center! This week, they’re exploring survival skills. Yesterday’s adventures included practicing compass skills and building different types of shelters like tarp shelters, debris huts, and lean-tos.
