Pine River Elementary

Recently Great Lakes Loons' representative, Scott Bejeck along with Luke Gunsell and Cameron Bloch, delivered materials for teachers from the United Way to Pine River Elementary. The Pine River Elementary teachers greatly appreciate the thoughtfulness of the community in providing resources to their classrooms.

Through the work of Jolene Bjorge and Crystal Snell with PBIS (Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports) at Pine River Elementary, grade levels worked on a community building activity.

SEPT. 19-23 SPIRIT WEEK

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Pine River Elementary students were able to enjoy Field Day/Picnic Day. For the most part, the rain held off and a great time was had by all. A huge thanks to the BC/PR PTO for providing picnic food and the bounce house. It was wonderful to have parents and families in the building participating in the activities.

Congratulations to 5th grade students, Grace Andrews and Lia Wenger. Grace and Lia competed in the Middle School Equestrian meet that took place the weekend of May 7th. Grace and Lia earned a Reserve Champion and Sportsmanship trophy. We are so very proud of these girls and the entire team.

Fifth grade students from Pine River Elementary spent Thursday and Friday at Mystic Lake. Fortunately the weather cooperated and a great time was had by all! Thank you to the teachers and all of the parent chaperones who made this experience happen for the students.

Bullock Creek Elementary's 2nd graders visited Pine River Elementary on Friday. The 3rd graders gave tours, played games and made the second graders feel comfortable in the building. We are looking forward to seeing the students in the fall.

Fifth grade students at Pine River Elementary completed their research projects on how to drop an egg from the roof and keep it intact. Mr. Horn volunteered to drop the contraptions with the eggs to test each student's project.

Through the work that Mrs. Dubuque has done with Salmon in the Classroom, she was able to acquire two Sea Lampreys for observation at Pine River Elementary. Mrs. Dubuque will meet with classrooms and educate the students about these invasive species and the harm they cause to the Michigan Great Lakes ecosystem.

Fourth grade Pine River Elementary students spent the week at Chippewa Nature Center. The theme was Survival. The survival week concluded with a two-mile hike to locate various geocaches and answer some riddles. Students utilized their navigational skills by using the compass and their estimation skills by counting out steps to locate various caches along the trail. Once finished, students had a few minutes to put some finishing touches on the shelters that they'd started on Monday. The staff and students would like to thank the CNC staff for the wonderful opportunities that were provided to the students.

Fifth Graders from Pine River Elementary released 161 salmon into the Chippewa River at Chippewa Nature Center on Tuesday, April 12. This was the culminating activity for Salmon in the Classroom for this school year.

Girls On The Run Registration. This program will begin at Pine River Elementary on Monday, April 11th. SPOTS are still AVAILABLE. Please use this link to register your daughter for this program: https://www.gotrsaginawbay.org

A huge thank you to the BC/PR PTO volunteers who provide popcorn once a month to all of the students and staff at Pine River Elementary. Each time PTO provides popcorn to the students they are also able to purchase Spirit Sticks.

We are so thankful for the support staff at Pine River Elementary. These are a few pictures of some of the great staff that help in so many ways.

Fifth grade students from Mr. VanCise's class from Pine River Elementary visited Chippewa Nature Center last week and learned all about the making of maple syrup.

Staff at Pine River kicked off March is Reading Month with shirts that were all about books.

Mr. Horn's fifth grade students from Pine River Elementary visited Chippewa Nature Center to learn about maple syrup production.

Staff at Pine River kicked off March is Reading Month with shirts that were all about books. Thank you to Mrs. Holzhauer for creating the shirts!

Staff at Pine River kicked off March is Reading Month with shirts that were all about books. Thank you to Mrs. Holzhauer for creating the shirts!