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
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