Monday, October 31, 2016

 

 

No-Shave November

High school students that wish to celebrate and support No-Shave November can pay their donation of $10 to Miss Gregory in the front office. Students that contribute may go without shaving for the month of November. Faculty and parents are also encouraged to participate and support.

No-shave November is a month-long journey during which participants forgo shaving and grooming in order to evoke conversation and raise awareness about health issues. This year’s donation will go to support the Lowcountry Home of Hope whose mission is to provide safe shelter, food, support services and an avenue to self sufficiency for homeless men in our community.

MS Speed and Strength Sessions

Coach Painter will hold Speed and Strength sessions for Middle School students only, on the following dates: Nov. 1, 3, 8, 17, and 29, and Dec. 1, 6, and 8. Sessions will meet from 3:20-4 p.m. in the Pinewood Gym.  Interested students can see Coach Painter or show up at the sessions.

Basketball Tryouts
JV Girls’ Basketball: Tryouts will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 3:30 p.m. in the Pinewood Gym

Varsity Girls’ Basketball: Tryouts will begin on Monday, Oct. 31 at 3:30 p.m. in the Eidson Gym

JV Boys’ Basketball: Try-Outs will begin on Monday, Oct. 31 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pinewood Gym

Varsity Boys’ Basketball: Tryouts will begin on Monday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. in the Eidson Gym

Attention Seniors – Graduation Announcement Orders

Jostens will return on Tuesday, Nov. 1 during HS lunch (12:50-1:20 p.m.) in Freedom Hall to collect graduation announcement orders.

 

 

 

Trident Basketball Information

Be sure to bring the completed registration form and all required materials to the evaluation date. All information is on the Pinewood web page under Athletics and then Forms.

Evaluation Dates:

Tuesday, Nov. 1 –  7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Court 1: grade 5 boys
Court 2: grade 6 boys
Pinewood: grade 7 and 8 boys

Wednesday, Nov. 2 – 7:15 – 8:30 p.m.
Court 1: grade 5 girls
Court 2: grade 6 girls
Pinewood: grade 7 and 8 girls

Thursday, Nov. 3 –  7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Eidson Gym: grade 7 and 8 boys
Pinewood Gym: grade 7 and 8 girls

Second day try-outs will be held for grades 5 and 6 if necessary.

Photo Retake Day

Fall photo retakes will take place in the Eidson Gym lobby on Wednesday, Nov. 2 beginning at 8:45 a.m.

Anyone electing to have their photos retaken is to bring their first photo packet and the $5 retake fee directly to the photographer on November 2. Please do not bring them prior to that date/time.

Any student who missed the first picture day should have their photo taken on November 2.

This day is the absolute last opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to have their photo taken for the yearbook.

Attention Seniors

Seniors will meet this Wednesday, Nov. 2 in Smith Hall during advisement.

College Representatives on Campus

Wednesday, Nov. 2:

• Newberry College, 9:50 a.m.
• University of South Carolina, 2:30 p.m.

High School Mock Election

All High School students will have the opportunity to participate in a mock election this Thursday, Nov. 3 during High School lunch. The mock election is sponsored by Pinewood’s JSA chapter.

HS Quiz Bowl Bake Sale – This Friday

Support the High School Quiz Bowl Team! Bake Sale this Friday (Nov.4) during MS and HS breaks and lunches! Cash ONLY.

 

 

Wrestling Practice

Wrestling practice will begin on Monday, Nov. 7 in Freedom Hall at 4 p.m. For more information, please contact Derek Ayers at dayers@dorchester2.k12.sc.us.

Turkeys In Training Practice 

Turkeys In Training practice is for students in Grades 1-5 and will run for 4 sessions on Nov. 8, 10, 15 and 17 from 2:45-3:30 p.m. This practice is to gear up for the Annual Turkey Trot on Nov. 22. The program is free and is run by members of the Pinewood Cross Country Team.

Click here to download registration form.  If you have questions please contact Coach Osborne at gosborne@pinewoodprep.com.

International Club Meeting

Wednesday, Nov. 9
During HS Lunch – Room 29, Mrs. Barroso’s Room

Community Service Hours Opportunity – Family Focus Night

What: Play board/card games with kids while teaching good sportsmanship skills. (Training and food is provided for volunteers!)
When: The second Friday of every month starting Friday, Nov. 11 (Nov. 11, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, May 12)
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Charis Academy, 255 Stallsville Loop, Summerville, SC 29485

Contact: Margo Black to sign up: Margo@charisacademysc.org / 843-934-7520

Homecoming Photos Wanted!

Got any great shots from Homecoming Week (or any time this school year)? Upload them to ReplayIt.com for consideration in the yearbook!

Click here to add LOWER School (PK3-grade 5) photos.
Click here to add UPPER School (grades 6-12) photos.

 

SEAP Apprenticeship Now Open

The Office of Naval Research’s Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program application is now open. High school students can open an application at the SEAP website http://seap.asee.org/.

The deadline for the application, transcripts and letters of recommendation is: Nov. 30, 2016 at 6 p.m.
Questions? Email seap@asee.org, or call (202) 649-3833.

Tuesday Birthdays

Cameron Poirier

Mrs. Aimee Soyka

Friday, October 28, 2016

Homecoming Varsity Football Game

Friday, Oct. 28:

• Homecoming Game vs. Porter-Gaud at HOME at 7:30 p.m.

Homecoming Photos Wanted!

Got any great shots from Homecoming Week (or any time this school year)? Upload them to ReplayIt.com for consideration in the yearbook!

Click here to add LOWER School (PK3-grade 5) photos.
Click here to add UPPER School (grades 6-12) photos.

No-Shave November

High school students that wish to celebrate and support No-Shave November can pay their donation of $10 to Miss Gregory in the front office. Students that contribute may go without shaving for the month of November. Faculty and parents are also encouraged to participate and support.

No-shave November is a month-long journey during which participants forgo shaving and grooming in order to evoke conversation and raise awareness about health issues. This year’s donation will go to support the Lowcountry Home of Hope whose mission is to provide safe shelter, food, support services and an avenue to self sufficiency for homeless men in our community.

Turkeys In Training Practice 

Turkeys In Training practice is for students in Grades 1-5 and will run for 4 sessions on Nov. 8, 10, 15 and 17 from 2:45-3:30 p.m. This practice is to gear up for the Annual Turkey Trot on Nov. 22. The program is free and it is run by members of the Pinewood Cross Country Team.

Click here to download registration form.  If you have questions please contact Coach Osborne at gosborne@pinewoodprep.com.

Attention Seniors – Day of Caring

Seniors – Ms. Gimenez needs your Day of Caring Permission Slips and Waivers ASAP!  Please see Ms. Gimenez with any questions.

MS Speed and Strength Sessions

Coach Painter will hold Speed and Strength sessions for Middle School students only, on the following dates: Nov. 1, 3, 8, 17, and 29, and Dec. 1, 6, and 8. Sessions will meet from 3:20-4 p.m. in the Pinewood Gym.  Interested students can see Coach Painter or show up at the sessions.

Basketball Tryouts
JV Girls’ Basketball: Tryouts will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 3:30 p.m. in the Pinewood Gym

Varsity Girls’ Basketball: Tryouts will begin on Monday, Oct. 31 at 3:30 p.m. in the Eidson Gym

JV Boys’ Basketball: Try-Outs will begin on Monday, Oct. 31 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pinewood Gym

Varsity Boys’ Basketball: Tryouts will begin on Monday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. in the Eidson Gym

Attention Seniors – Graduation Announcement Orders

Jostens will return on Tuesday, Nov. 1 during HS lunch (12:50-1:20 p.m.) in Freedom Hall to collect graduation announcement orders.

Wrestling Signups

Any male grades 6-12  who is interested in joining Pinewood’s wrestling team can sign up with Mr. Morgan at MS and HS lunch on Monday, Oct. 31.

Wrestling will begin on Monday, Nov. 7 in Freedom Hall at 4 p.m. For more information, please contact Derek Ayers at dayers@dorchester2.k12.sc.us.

Pride Lacrosse Clinic: Saturday, Oct. 29

The next Pride Lacrosse Clinic (girls ages 6-13) is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the football field. Cost is $20. For more information and to register contact Coach Andy Morgan at pridelacrossesc@gmail.com.

NAHS Meeting

The National Art Honor Society will meet during HS break on Monday, Oct. 31. Everyone on the roster is asked to be in attendance.

 

Trident Basketball Information

Be sure to bring the completed registration form and all required materials to the evaluation date. All information is on the Pinewood web page under Athletics and then Forms.

Evaluation Dates:

Tuesday, Nov. 1 –  7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Court 1: grade 5 boys
Court 2: grade 6 boys
Pinewood: grade 7 and 8 boys

Wednesday, Nov. 2 – 7:15 – 8:30 p.m.
Court 1: grade 5 girls
Court 2: grade 6 girls
Pinewood: grade 7 and 8 girls

Thursday, Nov. 3 –  7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Eidson Gym: grade 7 and 8 boys
Pinewood Gym: grade 7 and 8 girls

Second day try-outs will be held for grades 5 and 6 if necessary.

Photo Retake Day

Fall photo retakes will take place in the Eidson Gym lobby on Wednesday, Nov. 2 beginning at 8:45 a.m.

Anyone electing to have their photos retaken is to bring their first photo packet and the $5 retake fee directly to the photographer on November 2. Please do not bring them prior to that date/time.

Any student who missed the first picture day should have their photo taken on November 2.

This day is the absolute last opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to have their photo taken for the yearbook.

Community Service Hours Opportunity – Family Focus Night

What: Play board/card games with kids while teaching good sportsmanship skills. (Training and food is provided for volunteers!)
When: The second Friday of every month starting Friday, Nov. 11 (Nov. 11, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, May 12)
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Charis Academy, 255 Stallsville Loop, Summerville, SC 29485

Contact: Margo Black to sign up: Margo@charisacademysc.org / 843-934-7520

Panther Den Update

The Panther Den has a new shipment of True Blue shirts as well as Pinewood hats! Stop by Room 12 during school hours to view the selection of items.

Keep in Touch with Remind

The Remind service is Pinewood’s newest channel for emergency communications. Please follow the instructions below to sign up. This channel will be used for mostly weather-related updates.

• Text @e8gb4 to the number 81010.
• You will receive a welcome text from Remind.
• If you have trouble with the number 81010, you can also text @e8gb4 to (843) 628-7052.

SEAP Apprenticeship Now Open

The Office of Naval Research’s Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program application is now open. High school students can open an application at the SEAP website http://seap.asee.org/.

The deadline for the application, transcripts and letters of recommendation is: Nov. 30, 2016 at 6 p.m.
Questions? Email seap@asee.org, or call (202) 649-3833.

Monday Birthdays 

Katie Crosby

Santiago Martinez

Clara Martinez

Armand Soley

 

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Homecoming Week Daily Themes (October 24-28)

Friday, Oct. 28:

• All School: Spirit Day
• Halloween Parade for Super Seniors and Jazzy Juniors; line-up starts at 8:15 in the Early Childhood breezeway
• Homecoming Parade/Pep Rally for Upper School (note that school entrances will be closed to car traffic from 1:40 to 2:15 p.m. due to the parade)
• Homecoming Game vs. Porter-Gaud at HOME at 7:30 p.m.

Homecoming Photos Wanted!

Got any great shots from Homecoming Week (or any time this school year)? Upload them to ReplayIt.com for consideration in the yearbook!

Click here to add LOWER School (PK3-grade 5) photos.
Click here to add UPPER School (grades 6-12) photos.

Grade 9 Pay It Forward Dance-a-thon to Help Haiti 

This year, the grade 9 Pay It Forward project is focused on Helping Haiti. The entire freshman class has organized a Dance-a-thon that will take place in the Pinewood Gym on Friday, Oct. 28.

The grade 6-8 dance times are 11:05-11:55 a.m. (4th period) and the grade 10-12 dance times are 12-12:50 p.m. (5th period).

Registration deadline has passed.

All proceeds from the freshman Pay It Forward project will be donated to help the victims of the recent, tragic devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti. We thank you in advance for your support of this project!

Attention Seniors – Day of Caring

Seniors – Ms. Gimenez needs your Day of Caring Permission Slips and Waivers ASAP!  Please see Ms. Gimenez with any questions.

MS Speed and Strength Sessions

Coach Painter will hold Speed and Strength sessions for Middle School students only, on the following dates: Nov. 1, 3, 8, 17, and 29, and Dec. 1, 6, and 8. Sessions will meet from 3:20-4 p.m. in the Pinewood Gym.  Interested students can see Coach Painter or show up at the sessions.

Basketball Tryouts
JV Girls’ Basketball: Tryouts will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 3:30 p.m. in the Pinewood Gym

Varsity Girls’ Basketball: Tryouts will begin on Monday, Oct. 31 at 3:30 p.m. in the Eidson Gym

JV Boys’ Basketball: Try-Outs will begin on Monday, Oct. 31 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pinewood Gym

Varsity Boys’ Basketball: Tryouts will begin on Monday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. in the Eidson Gym

Attention Seniors – Graduation Announcement Orders

Jostens will return on Tuesday, Nov. 1 during HS lunch (12:50-1:20 p.m.) in Freedom Hall to collect graduation announcement orders.

Wrestling Signups

Any male grades 6-12  who is interested in joining Pinewood’s wrestling team can sign up with Mr. Morgan at MS and HS lunch on Monday, Oct. 31.

Wrestling will begin on Monday, Nov. 7 in Freedom Hall at 4 p.m. For more information, please contact Derek Ayers at dayers@dorchester2.k12.sc.us.

Pride Lacrosse Clinic: Saturday, Oct. 29

The next Pride Lacrosse Clinic (girls ages 6-13) is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the football field. Cost is $20. For more information and to register contact Coach Andy Morgan at pridelacrossesc@gmail.com.

NAHS Meeting

The National Art Honor Society will meet during HS break on Monday, Oct. 31. Everyone on the roster is asked to be in attendance.

Trident Basketball Information

Be sure to bring the completed registration form and all required materials to the evaluation date. All information is on the Pinewood web page under Athletics and then Forms.

Evaluation Dates:

Tuesday, Nov. 1 –  7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Court 1: grade 5 boys
Court 2: grade 6 boys
Pinewood: grade 7 and 8 boys

Wednesday, Nov. 2 – 7:15 – 8:30 p.m.
Court 1: grade 5 girls
Court 2: grade 6 girls
Pinewood: grade 7 and 8 girls

Thursday, Nov. 3 –  7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Eidson Gym: grade 7 and 8 boys
Pinewood Gym: grade 7 and 8 girls

Second day try-outs will be held for grades 5 and 6 if necessary.

Photo Retake Day

Fall photo retakes will take place in the Eidson Gym lobby on Wednesday, Nov. 2 beginning at 8:45 a.m.

Anyone electing to have their photos retaken is to bring their first photo packet and the $5 retake fee directly to the photographer on November 2. Please do not bring them prior to that date/time.

Any student who missed the first picture day should have their photo taken on November 2.

This day is the absolute last opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to have their photo taken for the yearbook.

Community Service Hours Opportunity – Family Focus Night

What: Play board/card games with kids while teaching good sportsmanship skills. (Training and food is provided for volunteers!)
When: The second Friday of every month starting Friday, Nov. 11 (Nov. 11, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, May 12)
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Charis Academy, 255 Stallsville Loop, Summerville, SC 29485

Contact: Margo Black to sign up: Margo@charisacademysc.org / 843-934-7520

Panther Den Update

The Panther Den has a new shipment of True Blue shirts as well as Pinewood hats! Stop by Room 12 during school hours to view the selection of items.

Keep in Touch with Remind

The Remind service is Pinewood’s newest channel for emergency communications. Please follow the instructions below to sign up. This channel will be used for mostly weather-related updates.

• Text @e8gb4 to the number 81010.
• You will receive a welcome text from Remind.
• If you have trouble with the number 81010, you can also text @e8gb4 to (843) 628-7052.

SEAP Apprenticeship Now Open

The Office of Naval Research’s Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program application is now open. High school students can open an application at the SEAP website http://seap.asee.org/.

The deadline for the application, transcripts and letters of recommendation is: Nov. 30, 2016 at 6 p.m.
Questions? Email seap@asee.org, or call (202) 649-3833.

Friday Birthdays

Sophia Lenz

Miss Abby Rauton

Weekend Birthdays

Saturday

Jillian Stott

Claira Belle Bennett

Sunday 

Malia Williams

Brandon Miller

Wednesday, October 26, 2016

Homecoming Week Daily Themes (October 24-28)

Thursday, Oct. 27:

• Upper School: Heroes and Villains Day
• Lower School: Heroes and Careers Day

Friday, Oct. 28:

• All School: Spirit Day
• Halloween Parade for Super Seniors and Jazzy Juniors
• Homecoming Parade/Pep Rally for Upper School (note that school entrances will be closed to car traffic from 1:40 to 2:15 p.m. due to the parade)
• Homecoming Game vs. Porter-Gaud

Homecoming Photos Wanted!

Got any great shots from Homecoming Week (or any time this school year)? Upload them to ReplayIt.com for consideration in the yearbook!

Click here to add LOWER School (PK3-grade 5) photos.
Click here to add UPPER School (grades 6-12) photos.

Join the Freshman Class in Helping Haiti

This year, the grade 9 Pay It Forward project is focused on Helping Haiti. The entire freshman class will organize and participate in a Dance-a-thon that will take place in Pinewood Gym on Friday, Oct. 28.

The freshman class is extending an optional opportunity to the other Upper School grade levels to join in the fun while supporting this important cause. Dance donations are a minimum of $10 per student. The grade 6-8 dance times are 11:05-11:55 a.m. (4th period) and the grade 10-12 dance times are 12-12:50 p.m. (5th period.) Since this is at the time of their 4th/5th period class, in addition to the $10 donation, students must turn in a signed permission form to Mr. McMullan in Room 27 or Ms. Gregory in the main office no later than 8 a.m. Thursday morning (Oct. 27) in order to participate in the dance-a-thon.

All proceeds from the freshman Pay It Forward project will be donated to help the victims of the recent, tragic devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti. We thank you in advance for your support of this project!

Click here to download the Middle School permission form.

Click here to download the High School permission form.

Attention Seniors

Seniors – Ms. Gimenez needs your t-shirt sizes for the Day of Caring. Please respond to her e-mail ASAP. See Ms. Gimenez with any questions.

MS Speed and Strength Sessions

Coach Painter will hold Speed and Strength sessions for Middle School students only, on the following dates: Oct. 27, Nov. 1, 3, 8, 17, and 29, and Dec. 1, 6, and 8. Sessions will meet from 3:20-4 p.m. in the Pinewood Gym. Interested students can sign up during MS break on Tuesday, Oct. 25.

Basketball Tryouts
JV Girls’ Basketball: Tryouts will begin on Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 3:30 p.m. in the Pinewood Gym

Varsity Girls’ Basketball: Tryouts will begin on Monday, Oct. 31 at 3:30 p.m. in the Eidson Gym

JV Boys’ Basketball: Try-Outs will begin on Monday, Oct. 31 at 5:30 p.m. in the Pinewood Gym

Varsity Boys’ Basketball: Tryouts will begin on Monday, Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. in the Eidson Gym

Girls’ Basketball: JV and Varsity

Conditioning will take place Oct. 24-27 from 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Try-outs for basketball will start Oct. 31. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Bulford.

Attention Seniors

Jostens will be on campus Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7:50 a.m. in Smith Hall to meet with the senior class about graduation announcements. Jostens will return on Tuesday, Nov. 1 during HS lunch (12:50-1:20 p.m.) in Freedom Hall to collect orders.

Wrestling Signups

Signups will open this week for any male in grades 6-12 who is interested in joining Pinewood’s wrestling team. Please sign up with Mr. Morgan at MS and HS lunch on Thursday.

Wrestling will begin on Monday, Nov. 7 in Freedom Hall at 4 p.m. For more information, please contact Derek Ayers at dayers@dorchester2.k12.sc.us.

Pride Lacrosse Clinic: Oct. 29

The next Pride Lacrosse Clinic (girls ages 6-13) is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the football field. Cost is $20. For more information and to register contact Coach Andy Morgan at pridelacrossesc@gmail.com.

NAHS Meeting

The National Art Honor Society will meet during HS break on Monday, Oct. 31. Everyone on the roster is asked to be in attendance.

Trident Basketball Information

Be sure to bring the completed registration form and all required materials to the evaluation date. All information is on the Pinewood web page under Athletics and then Forms.

Evaluation Dates:

Tuesday, Nov. 1 –  7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Court 1: grade 5 boys
Court 2: grade 6 boys
Pinewood: grade 7 and 8 boys

Wednesday, Nov. 2 – 7:15 – 8:30 p.m.
Court 1: grade 5 girls
Court 2: grade 6 girls
Pinewood: grade 7 and 8 girls

Thursday, Nov. 3 –  7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Eidson Gym: grade 7 and 8 boys
Pinewood Gym: grade 7 and 8 girls

Second day try-outs will be held for grades 5 and 6 if necessary.

Photo Retake Day

Fall photo retakes will take place in the Eidson Gym lobby on Wednesday, Nov. 2 beginning at 8:45 a.m.

Anyone electing to have their photos retaken is to bring their first photo packet and the $5 retake fee directly to the photographer on November 2. Please do not bring them prior to that date/time.

Any student who missed the first picture day should have their photo taken on November 2.

This day is the absolute last opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to have their photo taken for the yearbook.

Community Service Hours Opportunity – Family Focus Night

What: Play board/card games with kids while teaching good sportsmanship skills. (Training and food is provided for volunteers!)
When: The second Friday of every month starting Friday, Nov. 11 (Nov. 11, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, May 12)
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Charis Academy, 255 Stallsville Loop, Summerville, SC 29485

Contact: Margo Black to sign up: Margo@charisacademysc.org / 843-934-7520

Panther Den Update

The Panther Den has a new shipment of True Blue shirts as well as Pinewood hats! Stop by Room 12 during school hours to view the selection of items.

Keep in Touch with Remind

The Remind service is Pinewood’s newest channel for emergency communications. Please follow the instructions below to sign up. This channel will be used for mostly weather-related updates.

• Text @e8gb4 to the number 81010.
• You will receive a welcome text from Remind.
• If you have trouble with the number 81010, you can also text @e8gb4 to (843) 628-7052.

SEAP Apprenticeship Now Open

The Office of Naval Research’s Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program application is now open. High school students can open an application at the SEAP website http://seap.asee.org/.

The deadline for the application, transcripts and letters of recommendation is: Nov. 30, 2016 at 6 p.m.
Questions? Email seap@asee.org, or call (202) 649-3833.

Thursday Birthdays

Jackson McConnell

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Homecoming Week Daily Themes (October 24-28)

Wednesday, Oct. 26:

• Upper School: Decade Day
• Lower School: Wacky Tacky Day

Thursday, Oct. 27:

• Upper School: Heroes and Villains Day
• Lower School: Heroes and Careers Day

Friday, Oct. 28:

• All School: Spirit Day
• Halloween Parade for Super Seniors and Jazzy Juniors
• Homecoming Parade/Pep Rally for Upper School (note that school entrances will be closed to car traffic from 1:40 to 2:15 p.m. due to the parade)
• Homecoming Game vs. Porter-Gaud

Join the Freshman Class in Helping Haiti

This year, the grade 9 Pay It Forward project is focused on Helping Haiti. The entire freshman class will organize and participate in a Dance-a-thon that will take place in Pinewood Gym on Friday, Oct. 28.

The freshman class is extending an optional opportunity to the other Upper School grade levels to join in the fun while supporting this important cause. Dance donations are a minimum of $10 per student. The grade 6-8 dance times are 11:05-11:55 a.m. (4th period) and the grade 10-12 dance times are 12-12:50 p.m. (5th period.) Since this is at the time of their 4th/5th period class, in addition to the $10 donation, students must turn in a signed permission form to Mr. McMullan in Room 27 or Ms. Gregory in the main office no later than 8 a.m. Thursday morning (Oct. 27) in order to participate in the dance-a-thon.

All proceeds from the freshman Pay It Forward project will be donated to help the victims of the recent, tragic devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti. We thank you in advance for your support of this project!

Click here to download the Middle School permission form.

Click here to download the High School permission form.

Attention Seniors

Seniors – Ms. Gimenez needs your t-shirt sizes for the Day of Caring. Please respond to her e-mail ASAP. See Ms. Gimenez with any questions.

MS Speed and Strength Sessions

Coach Painter will hold Speed and Strength sessions for Middle School students only, on the following dates: Oct. 27, Nov. 1, 3, 8, 17, and 29, and Dec. 1, 6, and 8. Sessions will meet from 3:20-4 p.m. in the Pinewood Gym. Interested students can sign up during MS break on Tuesday, Oct. 25.

Girls’ Basketball: JV and Varsity

Conditioning will take place Oct. 24-27 from 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Try-outs for basketball will start Oct. 31. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Bulford.

Québec Trip Interest Meeting

A second Québec trip informational meeting will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. in Mr. Moreau’s classroom (Room 2 – between both gyms).

Waffle House Club Begins Wednesday

Come join the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at 6:30 this Wednesday morning as they kick off the Waffle House Club. Please meet at the Knightsville Waffle House location.

Halloween Grams – Now on Sale

Halloween Grams to support the HS Student Government Association are now on sale. No orders will be taken after Wednesday, Oct. 26. Please download and print the order form and return it to your child’s homeroom teacher. Halloween Grams will be delivered in homeroom on Friday, Oct. 28. Halloween Grams are $2 each and may either consist of candy or small toys.

Attention Seniors

Jostens will be on campus Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7:50 a.m. in Smith Hall to meet with the senior class about graduation announcements. Jostens will return on Tuesday, Nov. 1 during HS lunch (12:50-1:20 p.m.) in Freedom Hall to collect orders.

Wrestling Signups

Signups will open this week for any male in grades 6-12 who is interested in joining Pinewood’s wrestling team. Please sign up with Mr. Morgan at MS and HS lunch on Thursday.

Wrestling will begin on Monday, Nov. 7 in Freedom Hall at 4 p.m. For more information, please contact Derek Ayers at dayers@dorchester2.k12.sc.us.

Pride Lacrosse Clinic: Oct. 29

The next Pride Lacrosse Clinic (girls ages 6-13) is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the football field. Cost is $20. For more information and to register contact Coach Andy Morgan at pridelacrossesc@gmail.com.

NAHS Meeting

The National Art Honor Society will meet during HS break on Monday, Oct. 31. Everyone on the roster is asked to be in attendance.

Trident Basketball Information

Be sure to bring the completed registration form and all required materials to the evaluation date. All information is on the Pinewood web page under Athletics and then Forms.

Evaluation Dates:

Tuesday, Nov. 1 –  7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Court 1: grade 5 boys
Court 2: grade 6 boys
Pinewood: grade 7 and 8 boys

Wednesday, Nov. 2 – 7:15 – 8:30 p.m.
Court 1: grade 5 girls
Court 2: grade 6 girls
Pinewood: grade 7 and 8 girls

Thursday, Nov. 3 –  7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Eidson Gym: grade 7 and 8 boys
Pinewood Gym: grade 7 and 8 girls

Second day try-outs will be held for grades 5 and 6 if necessary.

Photo Retake Day

Fall photo retakes will take place in the Eidson Gym lobby on Wednesday, Nov. 2 beginning at 8:45 a.m.

Anyone electing to have their photos retaken is to bring their first photo packet and the $5 retake fee directly to the photographer on November 2. Please do not bring them prior to that date/time.

Any student who missed the first picture day should have their photo taken on November 2.

This day is the absolute last opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to have their photo taken for the yearbook.

Community Service Hours Opportunity – Family Focus Night

What: Play board/card games with kids while teaching good sportsmanship skills. (Training and food is provided for volunteers!)
When: The second Friday of every month starting Friday, Nov. 11 (Nov. 11, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, May 12)
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Charis Academy, 255 Stallsville Loop, Summerville, SC 29485

Contact: Margo Black to sign up: Margo@charisacademysc.org / 843-934-7520

Panther Den Update

The Panther Den has a new shipment of True Blue shirts as well as Pinewood hats! Stop by Room 12 during school hours to view the selection of items.

Keep in Touch with Remind

The Remind service is Pinewood’s newest channel for emergency communications. Please follow the instructions below to sign up. This channel will be used for mostly weather-related updates.

• Text @e8gb4 to the number 81010.
• You will receive a welcome text from Remind.
• If you have trouble with the number 81010, you can also text @e8gb4 to (843) 628-7052.

SEAP Apprenticeship Now Open

The Office of Naval Research’s Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program application is now open. High school students can open an application at the SEAP website http://seap.asee.org/.

The deadline for the application, transcripts and letters of recommendation is: Nov. 30, 2016 at 6 p.m.
Questions? Email seap@asee.org, or call (202) 649-3833.

Wednesday Birthdays

Aiden Bromley

Abbeygale Ducat

Monday, October 24, 2016

Homecoming Week Daily Themes (October 24-28)

Tuesday, Oct. 25:

• Upper School: Athletes and Mathletes Day
• Lower School: Sports Teams Day

Wednesday, Oct. 26:

• Upper School: Decade Day
• Lower School: Wacky Tacky Day

Thursday, Oct. 27:

• Upper School: Heroes and Villains Day
• Lower School: Heroes and Careers Day

Friday, Oct. 28:

• All School: Spirit Day
• Halloween Parade for Super Seniors and Jazzy Juniors
• Homecoming Parade/Pep Rally for Upper School (note that school entrances will be closed to car traffic from 1:40 to 2:15 p.m. due to the parade)
• Homecoming Game vs. Porter-Gaud

Join the Freshman Class in Helping Haiti

This year, the grade 9 Pay It Forward project is focused on Helping Haiti. The entire freshman class will organize and participate in a Dance-a-thon that will take place in Pinewood Gym on Friday, Oct. 28.

The freshman class is extending an optional opportunity to the other Upper School grade levels to join in the fun while supporting this important cause. Dance donations are a minimum of $10 per student. The grade 6-8 dance times are 11:05-11:55 a.m. (4th period) and the grade 10-12 dance times are 12-12:50 p.m. (5th period.) Since this is at the time of their 4th/5th period class, in addition to the $10 donation, students must turn in a signed permission form to Mr. McMullan in Room 27 or Ms. Gregory in the main office no later than 8 a.m. Thursday morning (Oct. 27) in order to participate in the dance-a-thon.

All proceeds from the freshman Pay It Forward project will be donated to help the victims of the recent, tragic devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti. We thank you in advance for your support of this project!

Click here to download the Middle School permission form.

Click here to download the High School permission form.

Attention Seniors

Seniors – Ms. Gimenez needs your t-shirt sizes for the Day of Caring. Please respond to her e-mail ASAP. See Ms. Gimenez with any questions.

MS Speed and Strength Sessions

Coach Painter will hold Speed and Strength sessions for Middle School students only, on the following dates: Oct. 27, Nov. 1, 3, 8, 17, and 29, and Dec. 1, 6, and 8. Sessions will meet from 3:20-4 p.m. in the Pinewood Gym. Interested students can sign up during MS break on Tuesday, Oct. 25.

Girls’ Basketball: JV and Varsity

Conditioning will take place Oct. 24-27 from 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Try-outs for basketball will start Oct. 31. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Bulford.

Québec Trip Interest Meeting

A second Québec trip informational meeting will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. in Mr. Moreau’s classroom (Room 2 – between both gyms).

Waffle House Club Begins Wednesday

Come join the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at 6:30 this Wednesday morning as they kick off the Waffle House Club. Please meet at the Knightsville Waffle House location.

Halloween Grams – Now on Sale

Halloween Grams to support the HS Student Government Association are now on sale. No orders will be taken after Wednesday, Oct. 26. Please download and print the order form and return it to your child’s homeroom teacher. Halloween Grams will be delivered in homeroom on Friday, Oct. 28. Halloween Grams are $2 each and may either consist of candy or small toys.

Attention Seniors

Jostens will be on campus Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7:50 a.m. in Smith Hall to meet with the senior class about graduation announcements. Jostens will return on Tuesday, Nov. 1 during HS lunch (12:50-1:20 p.m.) in Freedom Hall to collect orders.

Pride Lacrosse Clinic: Oct. 29

The next Pride Lacrosse Clinic (girls ages 6-13) is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the football field. Cost is $20. For more information and to register contact Coach Andy Morgan at pridelacrossesc@gmail.com.

NAHS Meeting

The National Art Honor Society will meet during HS break on Monday, Oct. 31. Everyone on the roster is asked to be in attendance.

Trident Basketball Information

Be sure to bring the completed registration form and all required materials to the evaluation date. All information is on the Pinewood web page under Athletics and then Forms.

Evaluation Dates:

Tuesday, Nov. 1 –  7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Court 1: grade 5 boys
Court 2: grade 6 boys
Pinewood: grade 7 and 8 boys

Wednesday, Nov. 2 – 7:15 – 8:30 p.m.
Court 1: grade 5 girls
Court 2: grade 6 girls
Pinewood: grade 7 and 8 girls

Thursday, Nov. 3 –  7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Eidson Gym: grade 7 and 8 boys
Pinewood Gym: grade 7 and 8 girls

Second day try-outs will be held for grades 5 and 6 if necessary.

Photo Retake Day

Fall photo retakes will take place in the Eidson Gym lobby on Wednesday, Nov. 2 beginning at 8:45 a.m.

Anyone electing to have their photos retaken is to bring their first photo packet and the $5 retake fee directly to the photographer on November 2. Please do not bring them prior to that date/time.

Any student who missed the first picture day should have their photo taken on November 2.

This day is the absolute last opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to have their photo taken for the yearbook.

Wrestling Team Signups

Wrestling for boys in grades 6-12 will begin on Monday, Nov. 7 in Freedom Hall at 4 p.m. For more information, please contact Derek Ayers at dayers@dorchester2.k12.sc.us.

Community Service Hours Opportunity – Family Focus Night

What: Play board/card games with kids while teaching good sportsmanship skills. (Training and food is provided for volunteers!)
When: The second Friday of every month starting Friday, Nov. 11 (Nov. 11, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, May 12)
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Charis Academy, 255 Stallsville Loop, Summerville, SC 29485

Contact: Margo Black to sign up: Margo@charisacademysc.org / 843-934-7520

Panther Den Update

The Panther Den has a new shipment of True Blue shirts as well as Pinewood hats! Stop by Room 12 during school hours to view the selection of items.

Keep in Touch with Remind

The Remind service is Pinewood’s newest channel for emergency communications. Please follow the instructions below to sign up. This channel will be used for mostly weather-related updates.

• Text @e8gb4 to the number 81010.
• You will receive a welcome text from Remind.
• If you have trouble with the number 81010, you can also text @e8gb4 to (843) 628-7052.

SEAP Apprenticeship Now Open

The Office of Naval Research’s Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program application is now open. High school students can open an application at the SEAP website http://seap.asee.org/.

The deadline for the application, transcripts and letters of recommendation is: Nov. 30, 2016 at 6 p.m.
Questions? Email seap@asee.org, or call (202) 649-3833.

Tuesday Birthdays

Montana Williams

Sage Touchberry

Friday, October 21, 2016

Attention Seniors

Seniors – Ms. Gimenez needs your t-shirt sizes for the Day of Caring. Please respond to her e-mail ASAP. See Ms. Gimenez with any questions.

NAHS Meetings

The National Art Honor Society will meet during HS break on Monday, Oct. 24 and 31. Everyone on the roster is asked to be in attendance.

Girls’ Basketball: JV and Varsity

Conditioning will take place Oct. 24-27 from 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Try-outs for basketball will start Oct. 31. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Bulford.

Québec Trip Interest Meeting

A second Québec trip informational meeting will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. in Mr. Moreau’s classroom (Room 2 – between both gyms).

Halloween Grams – Now on Sale

Halloween Grams to support the HS Student Government Association are now on sale. No orders will be taken after Wednesday, Oct. 26. Please download and print the order form and return it to your child’s homeroom teacher. Halloween Grams will be delivered in homeroom on Friday, Oct. 28. Halloween Grams are $2 each and may either consist of candy or small toys.

Pride Lacrosse Clinic: Oct. 29

The next Pride Lacrosse Clinic (girls ages 6-13) is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the football field. Cost is $20. For more information and to register contact Coach Andy Morgan at pridelacrossesc@gmail.com.

Panther Den Update

The Panther Den has a new shipment of True Blue shirts as well as Pinewood hats! Stop by Room 12 during school hours to view the selection of items.

Homecoming Week Daily Themes (October 24-28)

Monday, Oct. 24:

• All School: Pajama Day

Tuesday, Oct. 25:

• Upper School: Athletes and Mathletes Day
• Lower School: Sports Teams Day

Wednesday, Oct. 26:

• Upper School: Decade Day
• Lower School: Wacky Tacky Day

Thursday, Oct. 27:

• Upper School: Heroes and Villains Day
• Lower School: Heroes and Careers Day

Friday, Oct. 28:

• All School: Spirit Day
• Halloween Parade for Super Seniors and Jazzy Juniors
• Homecoming Parade/Pep Rally for Upper School (note that school entrances will be closed to car traffic from 1:40 to 2:15 p.m. due to the parade)
• Homecoming Game vs. Porter-Gaud

Attention Seniors

Jostens will be on campus Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7:50 a.m. in Smith Hall to meet with the senior class about graduation announcements. Jostens will return on Tuesday, Nov. 1 during HS lunch (12:50-1:20 p.m.) in Freedom Hall to collect orders.

Trident Basketball Information

Be sure to bring the completed registration form and all required materials to the evaluation date. All information is on the Pinewood web page under Athletics and then Forms.

Evaluation Dates:

Tuesday, Nov. 1 –  7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Court 1: grade 5 boys
Court 2: grade 6 boys
Pinewood: grade 7 and 8 boys

Wednesday, Nov. 2 – 7:15 – 8:30 p.m.
Court 1: grade 5 girls
Court 2: grade 6 girls
Pinewood: grade 7 and 8 girls

Thursday, Nov. 3 –  7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Eidson Gym: grade 7 and 8 boys
Pinewood Gym: grade 7 and 8 girls

Second day try-outs will be held for grades 5 and 6 if necessary.

Photo Retake Day

Fall photo retakes will take place in the Eidson Gym lobby on Wednesday, Nov. 2 beginning at 8:45 a.m.

Anyone electing to have their photos retaken is to bring their first photo packet and the $5 retake fee directly to the photographer on November 2. Please do not bring them prior to that date/time.

Any student who missed the first picture day should have their photo taken on November 2.

This day is the absolute last opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to have their photo taken for the yearbook.

Wrestling Team Signups

Wrestling for boys in grades 6-12 will begin on Monday, Nov. 7 in Freedom Hall at 4 p.m. For more information, please contact Derek Ayers at dayers@dorchester2.k12.sc.us.

Community Service Hours Opportunity – Family Focus Night

What: Play board/card games with kids while teaching good sportsmanship skills. (Training and food is provided for volunteers!)
When: The second Friday of every month starting Friday, Nov. 11 (Nov. 11, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, May 12)
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Charis Academy, 255 Stallsville Loop, Summerville, SC 29485

Contact: Margo Black to sign up: Margo@charisacademysc.org / 843-934-7520

PTO Boxtops Update

Now is the time to turn in Boxtops for Education! PTO will award prizes to the winning classes soon.

Keep in Touch with Remind

The Remind service is Pinewood’s newest channel for emergency communications. Please follow the instructions below to sign up. This channel will be used for mostly weather-related updates.

• Text @e8gb4 to the number 81010.
• You will receive a welcome text from Remind.
• If you have trouble with the number 81010, you can also text @e8gb4 to (843) 628-7052.

SEAP Apprenticeship Now Open

The Office of Naval Research’s Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program application is now open. High school students can open an application at the SEAP website http://seap.asee.org/.

The deadline for the application, transcripts and letters of recommendation is: Nov. 30, 2016 at 6 p.m.
Questions? Email seap@asee.org, or call (202) 649-3833.

Monday Birthdays

Miller Gardner

Blanca Villa Guijo

McKenzie Rogers

Jayden Parrott

Agustin Barriga Montes

Thursday, October 20, 2016

PTO’s Homecoming Carnival

Join Pinewood PTO for the Homecoming Carnival to be held Saturday, Oct. 22 from 12-4 p.m. The event offers food, treats, and a wide variety of attractions for guests of all ages. The Homecoming Carnival will take place on the back practice field. This event is now sold out – many thanks to all who pre-registered!

Attention Seniors

Seniors – Ms. Gimenez needs your t-shirt sizes for the Day of Caring. Please respond to her e-mail ASAP. See Ms. Gimenez with any questions.

NAHS Meetings

The National Art Honor Society will meet during HS break on Monday, Oct. 24 and 31. Everyone on the roster is asked to be in attendance.

High School SGA Shirt Order
Due Friday, Oct. 21
Long Sleeve $20  / Short Sleeve $15
See Mrs. BK or Mrs. Coyle for more information.

Girls’ Basketball: JV and Varsity

Conditioning will be this Thursday and Friday (Oct. 20-21) from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. We also will have conditioning next week Oct. 24-27 from 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Try-outs for basketball will start Oct. 31. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Bulford.

Québec Trip Interest Meeting

A second Québec trip informational meeting will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. in Mr. Moreau’s classroom (Room 2 – between both gyms).

Halloween Grams – Now on Sale

Halloween Grams to support the HS Student Government Association are now on sale. No orders will be taken after Wednesday, Oct. 26. Please download and print the order form and return it to your child’s homeroom teacher. Halloween Grams will be delivered in homeroom on Friday, Oct. 28. Halloween Grams are $2 each and may either consist of candy or small toys.

Pride Lacrosse Clinic: Oct. 29

The next Pride Lacrosse Clinic (girls ages 6-13) is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 29 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on the football field. Cost is $20. For more information and to register contact Coach Andy Morgan at pridelacrossesc@gmail.com.

Panther Den Update

The Panther Den has a new shipment of True Blue shirts as well as Pinewood hats! Stop by Room 12 during school hours to view the selection of items.

Homecoming Week Daily Themes (October 24-28)

Monday, Oct. 24:

• All School: Pajama Day

Tuesday, Oct. 25:

• Upper School: Athletes and Mathletes Day
• Lower School: Sports Teams Day

Wednesday, Oct. 26:

• Upper School: Decade Day
• Lower School: Wacky Tacky Day

Thursday, Oct. 27:

• Upper School: Heroes and Villains Day
• Lower School: Heroes and Careers Day

Friday, Oct. 28:

• All School: Spirit Day
• Halloween Parade for Super Seniors and Jazzy Juniors
• Homecoming Parade/Pep Rally for Upper School (note that school entrances will be closed to car traffic from 1:40 to 2:15 p.m. due to the parade)
• Homecoming Game vs. Porter-Gaud

Attention Seniors

Jostens will be on campus Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7:50 a.m. in Smith Hall to meet with the senior class about graduation announcements. Jostens will return on Tuesday, Nov. 1 during HS lunch (12:50-1:20 p.m.) in Freedom Hall to collect orders.

Trident Basketball Information

Be sure to bring the completed registration form and all required materials to the evaluation date. All information is on the Pinewood web page under Athletics and then Forms.

Evaluation Dates:

Tuesday, Nov. 1 –  7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Court 1: grade 5 boys
Court 2: grade 6 boys
Pinewood: grade 7 and 8 boys

Wednesday, Nov. 2 – 7:15 – 8:30 p.m.
Court 1: grade 5 girls
Court 2: grade 6 girls
Pinewood: grade 7 and 8 girls

Thursday, Nov. 3 –  7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Eidson Gym: grade 7 and 8 boys
Pinewood Gym: grade 7 and 8 girls

Second day try-outs will be held for grades 5 and 6 if necessary.

Photo Retake Day

Fall photo retakes will take place in the Eidson Gym lobby on Wednesday, Nov. 2 beginning at 8:45 a.m.

Anyone electing to have their photos retaken is to bring their first photo packet and the $5 retake fee directly to the photographer on November 2. Please do not bring them prior to that date/time.

Any student who missed the first picture day should have their photo taken on November 2.

This day is the absolute last opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to have their photo taken for the yearbook.

Wrestling Team Signups

Wrestling for boys in grades 6-12 will begin on Monday, Nov. 7 in Freedom Hall at 4 p.m. For more information, please contact Derek Ayers at dayers@dorchester2.k12.sc.us.

Community Service Hours Opportunity – Family Focus Night

What: Play board/card games with kids while teaching good sportsmanship skills. (Training and food is provided for volunteers!)
When: The second Friday of every month starting Friday, Nov. 11 (Nov. 11, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, May 12)
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Charis Academy, 255 Stallsville Loop, Summerville, SC 29485

Contact: Margo Black to sign up: Margo@charisacademysc.org / 843-934-7520

PTO Boxtops Update

Now is the time to turn in Boxtops for Education! PTO will award prizes to the winning classes soon.

Keep in Touch with Remind

The Remind service is Pinewood’s newest channel for emergency communications. Please follow the instructions below to sign up. This channel will be used for mostly weather-related updates.

• Text @e8gb4 to the number 81010.
• You will receive a welcome text from Remind.
• If you have trouble with the number 81010, you can also text @e8gb4 to (843) 628-7052.

SEAP Apprenticeship Now Open

The Office of Naval Research’s Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program application is now open. High school students can open an application at the SEAP website http://seap.asee.org/.

The deadline for the application, transcripts and letters of recommendation is:
Nov. 30, 2016 at 6 p.m.
Questions? Email seap@asee.org, or call (202) 649-3833.

Friday Birthdays

Yumeng Luo

Weekend Birthdays

Saturday

Zayir Fuller

Jalen Slawson

Abbey Martichenko

Sunday

Emily Petras

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

PTO’s Homecoming Carnival

Join Pinewood PTO for the Homecoming Carnival to be held Saturday, Oct. 22 from 12-4 p.m. The event offers food, treats, and a wide variety of attractions for guests of all ages. The Homecoming Carnival will take place on the back practice field. This event is now sold out – many thanks to all who pre-registered!

NAHS Meetings

The National Art Honor Society will meet during HS break on Thursday, Oct. 20, as well as Monday, Oct. 24 and 31. Everyone on the roster is asked to be in attendance.

Friday’s Spirit Bus (Grades 9-12)

The Athletic Department is offering a spirit bus for the Varsity Football game against Hammond on Friday, Oct. 21.

The cost is $10. There is limited space – 14 students maximum. The bus leaves at 5:15 p.m. and should return to school between 11:30 p.m. – 12 a.m. This opportunity is open to students in grades 9-12 only.

Interested students should sign up in the front office and must complete the form and have it returned with payment by Thursday.

High School SGA Shirt Order
Due Friday, Oct. 21
Long Sleeve $20  / Short Sleeve $15
See Mrs. BK or Mrs. Coyle for more information.

Halloween Grams – Now on Sale

Halloween Grams to support the HS Student Government Association are now on sale. No orders will be taken after Wednesday, Oct. 26. Please download and print the order form and return it to your child’s homeroom teacher. Halloween Grams will be delivered in homeroom on Friday, Oct. 28. Halloween Grams are $2 each and may either consist of candy or small toys.

Panther Den Update

The Panther Den has a new shipment of True Blue shirts as well as Pinewood hats! Stop by Room 12 during school hours to view the selection of items.

 

Girls’ Basketball: JV and Varsity

Conditioning will be this Thursday and Friday (Oct. 20-21) from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. We also will have conditioning next week Oct. 24-27 from 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Try-outs for basketball will start Oct. 31. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Bulford.

Sign-ups for JV and Varsity Boys’ Basketball

Any grade 8-12 student interested in playing JV or Varsity boys’ basketball need to sign up on Thursday, Oct. 20 during middle and high school lunch. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Eidson at peidson@pinewoodprep.com.

Homecoming Week Daily Themes (October 24-28)

Monday, Oct. 24:

• All School: Pajama Day

Tuesday, Oct. 25:

• Upper School: Athletes and Mathletes Day
• Lower School: Sports Teams Day

Wednesday, Oct. 26:

• Upper School: Decade Day
• Lower School: Wacky Tacky Day

Thursday, Oct. 27:

• Upper School: Heroes and Villains Day
• Lower School: Heroes and Careers Day

Friday, Oct. 28:

• All School: Spirit Day
• Halloween Parade for Super Seniors and Jazzy Juniors
• Homecoming Parade/Pep Rally for Upper School (note that school entrances will be closed to car traffic from 1:40 to 2:15 p.m. due to the parade)
• Homecoming Game vs. Porter-Gaud

Attention Seniors

Jostens will be on campus Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7:50 a.m. in Smith Hall to meet with the senior class about graduation announcements. Jostens will return on Tuesday, Nov. 1 during HS lunch (12:50-1:20 p.m.) in Freedom Hall to collect orders.

Trident Basketball Information

Be sure to bring the completed registration form and all required materials to the evaluation date. All information is on the Pinewood web page under Athletics and then Forms.

Evaluation Dates:

Tuesday, Nov. 1 –  7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Court 1: grade 5 boys
Court 2: grade 6 boys
Pinewood: grade 7 and 8 boys

Wednesday, Nov. 2 – 7:15 – 8:30 p.m.
Court 1: grade 5 girls
Court 2: grade 6 girls
Pinewood: grade 7 and 8 girls

Thursday, Nov. 3 –  7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Eidson Gym: grade 7 and 8 boys
Pinewood Gym: grade 7 and 8 girls

Second day try-outs will be held for grades 5 and 6 if necessary.

Wrestling Team Signups

Wrestling for boys in grades 6-12 will begin on Monday, Nov. 7 in Freedom Hall at 4 p.m. For more information, please contact Derek Ayers at dayers@dorchester2.k12.sc.us.

Community Service Hours Opportunity – Family Focus Night

What: Play board/card games with kids while teaching good sportsmanship skills. (Training and food is provided for volunteers!)
When: The second Friday of every month starting Friday, Nov. 11 (Nov. 11, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, May 12)
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Charis Academy, 255 Stallsville Loop, Summerville, SC 29485

Contact: Margo Black to sign up: Margo@charisacademysc.org / 843-934-7520

PTO Boxtops Update

Now is the time to turn in Boxtops for Education! PTO will award prizes to the winning classes soon.

Keep in Touch with Remind

The Remind service is Pinewood’s newest channel for emergency communications. Please follow the instructions below to sign up. This channel will be used for mostly weather-related updates.

• Text @e8gb4 to the number 81010.
• You will receive a welcome text from Remind.
• If you have trouble with the number 81010, you can also text @e8gb4 to (843) 628-7052.

SEAP Apprenticeship Now Open

The Office of Naval Research’s Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program application is now open. High school students can open an application at the SEAP website http://seap.asee.org/.

The deadline for the application, transcripts and letters of recommendation is:
Nov. 30, 2016 at 6 p.m.
Questions? Email seap@asee.org, or call (202) 649-3833.

Thursday Birthdays

Marcus Damon

Julius Scott

Sara Burns Gibson

Aryanna Owen

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

No Dress Day – Wednesday

There will be no dress day for middle and high school tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 19).

PTO’s Homecoming Carnival

Join Pinewood PTO for the Homecoming Carnival to be held Saturday, Oct. 22 from 12-4 p.m. The event offers food, treats, and a wide variety of attractions for guests of all ages and is only $5 per family. Click here to download the event flyer/RSVP form.

NAHS Meetings

The National Art Honor Society will meet during HS break on Thursday, Oct. 20, as well as Monday, Oct. 24 and 31. Everyone on the roster is asked to be in attendance.

Friday’s Spirit Bus (Grades 9-12)

The Athletic Department is offering a spirit bus for the Varsity Football game against Hammond on Friday, Oct. 21.

The cost is $10. There is limited space – 14 students maximum. The bus leaves at 5:15 p.m. and should return to school between 11:30 p.m. – 12 a.m. This opportunity is open to students in grades 9-12 only.

Interested students should sign up in the front office and must complete the form and have it returned with payment by Thursday.

High School SGA Shirt Order
Due Friday, Oct. 21
Long Sleeve $20  / Short Sleeve $15
See Mrs. BK or Mrs. Coyle for more information.

Halloween Grams – Now on Sale

Halloween Grams to support the HS Student Government Association are now on sale. No orders will be taken after Wednesday, Oct. 26. Please download and print the order form and return it to your child’s homeroom teacher. Halloween Grams will be delivered in homeroom on Friday, Oct. 28. Halloween Grams are $2 each and may either consist of candy or small toys.

Panther Den Update

The Panther Den has a new shipment of True Blue shirts as well as Pinewood hats! Stop by Room 12 during school hours to view the selection of items.

Sign-ups for Trident Basketball: Girls and Boys

Any grade 5-8 student interested in playing Trident Basketball needs to sign up on Tuesday, Oct. 18 during Middle School lunch. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Bulford at tbulford@pinewoodprep.com.

Girls’ Basketball: JV and Varsity

Conditioning will be this Thursday and Friday (Oct. 20-21) from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. We also will have conditioning next week Oct. 24-27 from 3:30 – 4:45 p.m. Try-outs for basketball will start Oct. 31. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Bulford.

Sign-ups for JV and Varsity Boys’ Basketball

Any grade 8-12 student interested in playing JV or Varsity boys’ basketball need to sign up on Thursday, Oct. 20 during middle and high school lunch. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Eidson at peidson@pinewoodprep.com.

Trident Basketball Information

Be sure to bring the completed registration form and all required materials to the evaluation date. All information is on the Pinewood web page under Athletics and then Forms.

Evaluation Dates:

Tuesday, Nov. 1 –  7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Court 1: grade 5 boys
Court 2: grade 6 boys
Pinewood: grade 7 and 8 boys

Wednesday, Nov. 2 – 7:15 – 8:30 p.m.
Court 1: grade 5 girls
Court 2: grade 6 girls
Pinewood: grade 7 and 8 girls

Thursday, Nov. 3 –  7:15 – 8:30 p.m.

Eidson Gym: grade 7 and 8 boys
Pinewood Gym: grade 7 and 8 girls

Second day try-outs will be held for grades 5 and 6 if necessary.

Community Service Hours Opportunity – Family Focus Night

What: Play board/card games with kids while teaching good sportsmanship skills. (Training and food is provided for volunteers!)
When: The second Friday of every month starting Friday, Nov. 11 (Nov. 11, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, May 12)
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Where: Charis Academy, 255 Stallsville Loop, Summerville, SC 29485

Contact: Margo Black to sign up: Margo@charisacademysc.org / 843-934-7520

PTO Boxtops Update

Now is the time to turn in Boxtops for Education! PTO will award prizes to the winning classes soon.

Keep in Touch with Remind

The Remind service is Pinewood’s newest channel for emergency communications. Please follow the instructions below to sign up. This channel will be used for mostly weather-related updates.

• Text @e8gb4 to the number 81010.
• You will receive a welcome text from Remind.
• If you have trouble with the number 81010, you can also text @e8gb4 to (843) 628-7052.

SEAP Apprenticeship Now Open

The Office of Naval Research’s Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program application is now open. High school students can open an application at the SEAP website http://seap.asee.org/.

The deadline for the application, transcripts and letters of recommendation is:
Nov. 30, 2016 at 6 p.m.
Questions? Email seap@asee.org, or call (202) 649-3833.

Wednesday Birthdays

Lilly May Crosby

Reachel Klamt