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Website: www.humbleisd.net/pfe

Phone: 281-641-2100

Fax: 281-641-2117

Absence Line 281-641-2119

Clinic 281-641-2105

Menu Hotline 281-641-5838

Principal: TJ Hall Asst. Principal: Lori Paschall

Counselor: Jennifer Vandenbrook Anonymous Tip Line 281.641.TIPS(8477)

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10/5 *7:30am – Recycling Day:drop off items at the flagpole *8:30am – Dennis Lee performance (grades K-2) *9:40am – Dennis Lee performance (grades 3-5)

10/8 School Holiday

10/11 5-9pm - Spring Creek Spirit Night! 10/12 Pink Out Day – wear your pink!

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BREAKFASTBREAKFASTBREAKFASTBREAKFAST LUNCHLUNCHLUNCHLUNCH

Friday 10/5

Breakfast Pizza OR Cereal Hamburger OR Jalepeno Cheese Dip Cup w/Whole Grain Nacho Chips

Monday 10/8

School Holiday School Holiday

Tuesday 10/9

Pork Sausage on Biscuit OR Cereal Pizza Cheese Sticks OR Chicken Fajitas

Wednesday 10/10

Whole Grain Pop Tarts OR Cereal Beef Nachos OR Turkey Cheese Sandwich on Goldfish Shaped Bread

Thursday 10/11

Pancake on a Stick OR Cereal Pepperoni or Cheese Whole Grain Pizza OR Beef Riblet Sandwich

Rotation Days:Rotation Days:Rotation Days:Rotation Days:

Friday, October 5th – B Day

Monday, October 8

th – School Holiday

Tuesday, October 9

th – C Day

Wednesday, October 10

th – D Day

Thursday, October 11

th – E Day

Friday, October 12

th – B Day

"BANANA SOUP" Tomorrow, October 5th

8:30 - K-2 Performance

9:30 - 3-5 Performance

We will have a FABULOUS performance for our students

presented by Ventriloquist Dennis Lee.

"BANANA SOUP" is a brand new show highlighting a

secret recipe for good character and great choices!

"LISTEN UP": Dennis will be teaching the students the

value of learning to listen to their parents and teachers.

"LOOK UP": Learning about the joy that comes from

having a positive attitude

"LIFT UP": Learning how we use our hands to help

others in our community

"BANANA SOUP" will help our students learn positive

character traits through clear anti-bully and anti-drug

messages!

http://www.dennisleeproductions.com/#!school-assembly Thank you to our PTA for providing the funds for this incredible

performer!

2012 2012 2012 2012 –––– 13 STUCO Members Announced13 STUCO Members Announced13 STUCO Members Announced13 STUCO Members Announced Congrats to the 2012-13 Student Council members! Pine Forest is very proud to have these students represent us on our campus. Maddie Cahill Natalie Cardin Alexus Cuellar Farris Dees Lauren Farrar Nina Fisk Pricilla Garcia Valeria Garcia Tory Geiser Callie Gilman Madison Hamberlin Amber Jozwiak Allison Lewis Jack Reilly Hope Sandoval Sam Silverwise-Nelson Malorie Turner Colson Vozza Lauren White Zoe Wooden

Go Green "SPIRIT STICKS"

Want to earn a Go Green Spirit Stick?? Your first

opportunity will be tomorrow, October 5th, at our first

Recycling Day of the new school year! Remember, to

earn this spirit stick you must bring at least one

garbage bag of aluminum cans and/or plastic to ALL

FOUR recycling days here at PFE!

Drop off cans/plastic at the flag pole from

7:30-8:00 am.

Doing My Share!

Yankee Candle Fundraiser ResultsYankee Candle Fundraiser ResultsYankee Candle Fundraiser ResultsYankee Candle Fundraiser Results

A BIG Panther Thank You to our PFE students, families & faculty for supporting our Yankee Candle Back to School Fundraiser! It was a HUGE success raising approximately $12,500 for our student reward incentive program and PFE special projects. Top Sellers: (Prize: Lunch at Chick-fil-A with Mrs. Hall and a picture with the Panther) Kindergartner Gracie Stamps (Mrs. Dee's class) $700.00 1st Grader Jacob Casilio (Mrs. Cintado's class) $550.00 3rd Grader Angela Sasic (Mrs. Dye's class) $518.00 Class with Most Items SOLD: (Prize: Picnic with the Principals) Mrs. Norton's 5th Grade Class Classes Selling 100 or more items: (Prize: Popcorn & movie with Principals & Counselor) K-2 Grades: Mrs. Burger's class, Mrs. Dee's class, and Mrs. Salina's class Grades 3-5: Mrs. Bishop's class, Mrs. Boening's class, and Mrs. Norton's class Greatest Percent Sold: (Prize: Extra Recess) Mrs. Bishop's 3rd grade class - 60% of class

Special ESpecial ESpecial ESpecial E----Waste EventWaste EventWaste EventWaste Event

"Keep Kingwood Green Club" needs our help to collect JUNK ELECTRONICS! Their goal is to collect 500,000 pounds of electronic waste between now and November 15. Collection Dates: Sat. October 6 Sat. November 3 Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Where: Kingwood Metro Park and Ride lot What: *All electronics and small appliances. * There are no restrictions on the amount you bring in and there is no charge to you! *If it has electrical wires and is not a large appliance they will probably take it. Why: *To keep these items out of our landfills. Many of these items have valuable resources that can be recycled into new products. *To train and employ disabled people in our area.

Pink Out DayPink Out DayPink Out DayPink Out Day October 12, 2012October 12, 2012October 12, 2012October 12, 2012

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Spirit Stick Mania Hits Pine Forest!Spirit Stick Mania Hits Pine Forest!Spirit Stick Mania Hits Pine Forest!Spirit Stick Mania Hits Pine Forest!

Have you heard about our spirit sticks? Are you wondering what is the spirit stick craze? Spirit Sticks are Pine Forest’s new school wide positive incentive program for all students. Students can earn Spirit Sticks for all kinds of things, for example:

• attending and participating in school functions,

i.e. Recycling Program, Spirit Nights, Fun Runs,

etc.

• helping to beautify the campus

• participating in clubs and organizations

• attending school on time and perfect attendance

• honor roll and so much more!

Spirit Sticks are in addition to classroom incentives and Panther Perks. This is just another exciting and positive way for students to be recognized for being responsible, respectful, safe, and learners at PFE! All students received a Panther Spirit ring at the beginning of the year for participating in the Grade Level Panther Chats (School Expectation Assembly). Spirit Rings should be displayed on the student’s back pack to display their spirit sticks! Start earning your spirit sticks today!

Important Attendance Information Important Attendance Information Important Attendance Information Important Attendance Information –––– How you How you How you How you

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Students not in the building at 10:00 a.m are marked absent. Regular attendance is critical to learning in the classroom. When your son/daughter is absent from school, please note the following important reminders:

If a student must miss school for a legitimate and excusable reason, as the Parent/Student Handbook states, the student’s parent/guardian must submit an excuse in writing that states the reason for each absence and is signed by the parent/guardian or healthcare professional. The excuse should be submitted to the school immediately upon the student's return but will be accepted no later than 48 hours from the date of the absence.

Important Ways You Can Help!

1. Try to schedule doctor appointments after school or during release times.

2. If your son/daughter does have a routine doctor appointment during the school day, plan for them to attend school before or after the appointment. When your son/daughter attends school the day of the appointment and returns with a note from the doctor, the state will consider him/her present for attendance purposes for that day.

3. If your son/daughter is required to attend court, please make sure he/she turns in documentation from the court stating that they were there. The state will consider him/her present for attendance purposes for that day.

4. Make sure we have your correct email address on our records. We have an automated system that picks up any unexcused absences and sends out an email alerting you of the unexcused absence.

5. You can keep track of your son/daughter's attendance and grades by signing in to HAC, Home Access Center. If you do not have your login information, contact your child’s school for the necessary information.

You can find more information concerning Attendance Regulations and Policies in the Parent/Student Handbook on pages 11-17, which can be found at: http://www.humbleisd.net/Page/43.

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It’s time to gather up and organize those Box Tops for our Batty Competition! Drop off your Batty worksheets filled with your box tops into the decorated container in the front foyer beginning Thursday, September 27th.

Deadline for submitting Box Tops is Friday, October 19th.

Be sure to label your Batty worksheet: student’s name, grade level, and amount of Box Tops attached. Win an invitation to The Patio Popsicle Party with the Principal and Assistant Principal on Wednesday, October 31

st. Popsicles will be awarded to the top 30

winners in K-5.

Prowlin’ Panther Honor ChoirProwlin’ Panther Honor ChoirProwlin’ Panther Honor ChoirProwlin’ Panther Honor Choir Congratulations to the following students for auditioning and being selected to join the 2012-13 Prowlin' Panther 5th Grade Honor Choir!!! We are Panther proud of you!!! Alyssa A. Natalia B. Bailey C. Alexus C. Farris D. Nina F. Sierra F. Rayna G. Skylar G. Camber K. Madelynn M. Lexie M. Haelle N. Amya N. Tiana O. Lorrie P. Hope S. Adria. W. Savanna W. Zoe W.

Last Chance Music TLast Chance Music TLast Chance Music TLast Chance Music T----Shirts!Shirts!Shirts!Shirts! Mrs. Daugherty has a few music t-shirts left over from sales last year! Sizes are very limited and first come first serve. All t-shirts are $10 CASH ONLY! There are tie-dyed Peace, Love, Music shirts, lime green Rockin' Panther shirts, and aqua blue PFE Music shirts! Get yours before they are all gone!

Badabaday!!!Badabaday!!!Badabaday!!!Badabaday!!! Dear PFE Parents, Thanks to our generous PTA, A DAY OF DRUMMING will be coming to PFE on Monday, October 15th during all specials classes--and Kindergarten too! Mr. David Cox, with Rhythm Path, will join our specials classes for the day to make beautiful sounds using drums! Each student will be provided with a drum by Mr. Cox to borrow and participate in a drum circle! Please reinforce the expectations below. Students should wear pants/shorts only or dresses with leggings (the drum will sit between their legs). Absolutely no plastic/metal hand jewelry such as rings, watches, and/or bracelets can be worn while playing the drum! Please have your child leave these items at home. Mr. Cox will do a “hand-check” before the students are allowed to enter the drum circle.

This wonderful DAY OF DRUMMING will take place in the cafeteria so students will report to their homeroom teacher’s classroom immediately upon entering building at start of day. Students who eat breakfast will still be allowed to get a tray and then will report to their classroom. Lunch will be in their teacher’s classroom so sack-lunches are encouraged, but not mandatory. If your student buys his/her lunch in the cafeteria, he/she will still be allowed to do so and return to classroom for lunch time.

This will be such a fun and exciting day for all of the students and I hope your child is ready to make some noise!!! As they say in the drumming world, badabaday!!!

The Panther Perk Store is here!The Panther Perk Store is here!The Panther Perk Store is here!The Panther Perk Store is here!

The Panther Perk Store is part of

our school wide incentive program.

Students are awarded Panther Perks

for being responsible, respectful, safe, and learners.

Students can then trade in their Panther Perks for prizes

at the Perk Store. The Panther Perk Store will visit the

classrooms every other week, and the dates will be

posted on the school calendar. Check out the pictures

from this week’s first Panther Perk Store visit!

Spirit Night Sponsored by Pine Forest Elementary

Thursday, November 8th 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Dine-in or Take-Out Karaoke on the patio

Provide this flyer at checkout

to support PFE.

Order Your Yearbook Now!

The 2012-13 PFE Yearbook design is off to a great start! We are proud to announce over 100 dedicated students came to school early and stayed late working on their cover contest design. Judging will take place during the next week. We will announce a 1st place and 2nd place winner from each grade level. Contest winners and their artwork will be recognized in this spectacular Panther yearbook designed by our students. The grand prize design will be showcased as the yearbook front cover. Don’t miss out on our AWESOME yearbook….order your yearbook today! Extra books will not be available for purchase. Attached is the yearbook order form. Please complete the form and return your payment to your child’s teacher/front office. Don’t forget to purchase an Ad in the yearbook. Ads can be sponsored by a parent/relative and/or business. This is a great way to send a special message to your child for them to have for years to come! • Cost: $30.00 before December 16th/$35.00 until March

1st

Yearbook prices go up December 16 so purchase your yearbook now and save!