Monday, August 31, 2020

High School Quiz Bowl meeting
High School Quiz Bowl is holding  an interest meeting this Wednesday, September 2 during lunch in Sra. Girgan’s classroom.

Panther Athletic Club
The Panther Athletic Club is Pinewood’s athletic booster club. PAC funds support a wish list of items needed to supply the proper equipment, support and recognition to the many boys’ and girls’ athletic teams at Pinewood.

New for 2020-2021, PAC is offering online membership registrations. To register, or for more information, click here: https://www.pinewoodprep.com/athletics/panther-athletic-club.cfm.

Panther Tracks
Pinewood uses Panther Tracks, an easy online system to report full-day absences due to illness or for other reasons. The attendance portion of the form is shared with administrative staff and replaces the current phone call or email. The illness and symptoms reporting section goes only to the school nurse and is completely confidential. To access Panther Tracks, please click here: https://goo.gl/forms/f65mkTPFtFiC5KwA2. It can also be accessed in FACTS/RenWeb under the Announcements menu.

High School Student Government Elections
Applications for Student Government Officer elections are due to Mrs. Coyle on September 1. Student body elections for SGA officers will be held on Thursday, September 10 during Advisement.

Afterschool Tennis Program

Pinewood’s first session of its Afterschool Tennis Program will run from Sept. 1 through Oct. 8. To register, please email tennis@pinewoodprep.com.

• PK4 – Grade 1: Wednesdays from 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. Cost: $60
• Grades 2-5: Tuesdays/Thursdays from 3 – 3:45 p.m. Cost: $110 both days or $60 for one day.

Virtual College Visits
There are two upcoming virtual college visits open to all High School students.  The meetings will take place in the conference room next to Ms. Hamilton’s office. Students interested must see or email Mr. Diffley (bdiffley@pinewoodprep.com) to sign up.

• Wofford College on Friday, September 4 at 1 p.m.; and
• Furman University on Tuesday, September 8 during High School lunch.

A Message from Nurse Angela Billingsly
In order to protect the health of the entire Pinewood community, it is imperative that parents remember to speak with their student about signs and symptoms of COVID. These symptoms include:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

Due to a high transmission rate of COVID-19 in the Charleston area, DHEC requires that any student presenting to the health office with any ONE of the above symptoms be sent home. Before the student returns to school he/she must complete one of the following:

• Request a note from your child’s pediatrician that gives permission for the child to return to school; or
• Provide the school with proof of a negative COVID test; or
• The student may isolate at home for 10 days provided he/she remains symptom free.

If your student has one of these symptoms as part of an ongoing condition please email  Nurse Angela to update our records. This will help prevent the student from having to visit the doctor unnecessarily. Thank you for doing your part to keep the Pinewood community healthy!

Tuesday Birthdays:
Paisleigh Dasinger – grade 6
Corley Watson – grade 9

Friday, August 28, 2020

Panther Athletic Club
The Panther Athletic Club is Pinewood’s athletic booster club. PAC funds support a wish list of items needed to supply the proper equipment, support and recognition to the many boys’ and girls’ athletic teams at Pinewood.

New for 2020-2021, PAC is offering online membership registrations. To register, or for more information, click here: https://www.pinewoodprep.com/athletics/panther-athletic-club.cfm.

Panther Tracks
Pinewood uses Panther Tracks, an easy online system to report full-day absences due to illness or for other reasons. The attendance portion of the form is shared with administrative staff and replaces the current phone call or email. The illness and symptoms reporting section goes only to the school nurse and is completely confidential. To access Panther Tracks, please click here: https://goo.gl/forms/f65mkTPFtFiC5KwA2. It can also be accessed in FACTS/RenWeb under the Announcements menu.

High School Student Government Elections
Applications for Student Government Officer elections are due to Mrs. Coyle on September 1. Student body elections for SGA officers will be held on Thursday, September 10 during Advisement.

Afterschool Tennis Program

Pinewood’s first session of its Afterschool Tennis Program will run from Sept. 1 through Oct. 8. To register, please email tennis@pinewoodprep.com.

• PK4 – Grade 1: Wednesdays from 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. Cost: $60
• Grades 2-5: Tuesdays/Thursdays from 3 – 3:45 p.m. Cost: $110 both days or $60 for one day.

Virtual College Visits
There are two upcoming virtual college visits open to all High School students.  The meetings will take place in the conference room next to Ms. Hamilton’s office. Students interested must see or email Mr. Diffley (bdiffley@pinewoodprep.com) to sign up.

• Wofford College on Friday, September 4 at 1 p.m.; and
• Furman University on Tuesday, September 8 during High School lunch.

A Message from Nurse Angela Billingsly
In order to protect the health of the entire Pinewood community, it is imperative that parents remember to speak with their student about signs and symptoms of COVID. These symptoms include:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

Due to a high transmission rate of COVID-19 in the Charleston area, DHEC requires that any student presenting to the health office with any ONE of the above symptoms be sent home. Before the student returns to school he/she must complete one of the following:

• Request a note from your child’s pediatrician that gives permission for the child to return to school; or
• Provide the school with proof of a negative COVID test; or
• The student may isolate at home for 10 days provided he/she remains symptom free.

If your student has one of these symptoms as part of an ongoing condition please email  Nurse Angela to update our records. This will help prevent the student from having to visit the doctor unnecessarily. Thank you for doing your part to keep the Pinewood community healthy!

Monday Birthdays:
Quin Williams – grade 2
Grayson Lutes, grade 3
Julianna White, grade 11

Thursday, August 27, 2020

Panther Tracks
Pinewood uses Panther Tracks, an easy online system to report full-day absences due to illness or for other reasons. The attendance portion of the form is shared with administrative staff and replaces the current phone call or email. The illness and symptoms reporting section goes only to the school nurse and is completely confidential. To access Panther Tracks, please click here: https://goo.gl/forms/f65mkTPFtFiC5KwA2. It can also be accessed in FACTS/RenWeb under the Announcements menu.

School Pictures 
Wednesday, August 26 was school picture day. To order your student’s photos, click on  https://tumbleston.hhimagehost.com/PWP.

High School Student Government Elections
Applications for Student Government Officer elections are due to Mrs. Coyle on September 1. Student body elections for SGA officers will be held on Thursday, September 10 during Advisement.

Afterschool Tennis Program

Pinewood’s first session of its Afterschool Tennis Program will run from Sept. 1 through Oct. 8. To register, please email tennis@pinewoodprep.com.

• PK4 – Grade 1: Wednesdays from 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. Cost: $60
• Grades 2-5: Tuesdays/Thursdays from 3 – 3:45 p.m. Cost: $110 both days or $60 for one day.

Virtual College Visits
There are two upcoming virtual college visits open to all High School students.  The meetings will take place in the conference room next to Ms. Hamilton’s office. Students interested must see or email Mr. Diffley (bdiffley@pinewoodprep.com) to sign up.

• Wofford College on Friday, September 4 at 1 p.m; and
• Furman University on Tuesday, September 8 during High School lunch.

A Message from Nurse Angela Billingsly
In order to protect the health of the entire Pinewood community, it is imperative that parents remember to speak with their student about signs and symptoms of COVID. These symptoms include:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

Due to a high transmission rate of COVID-19 in the Charleston area, DHEC requires that any student presenting to the health office with any ONE of the above symptoms be sent home. Before the student returns to school he/she must complete one of the following:

• Request a note from your child’s pediatrician that gives permission for the child to return to school; or
• Provide the school with proof of a negative COVID test; or
• The student may isolate at home for 10 days provided he/she remains symptom free.

If your student has one of these symptoms as part of an ongoing condition please email  Nurse Angela to update our records. This will help prevent the student from having to visit the doctor unnecessarily. Thank you for doing your part to keep the Pinewood community healthy!

Friday and Weekend Birthdays:
Daniel Branch – PK3
Jackson Grenard – K5
Elianna Wiand – grade 1
William Sams – grade 7
Elizabeth Willis – grade 7
Charles Pye – grade 9
Addie Reeves – grade 12
Mrs. Amber Reed
Mrs. Rhett Frampton

Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Panther Tracks
Pinewood uses Panther Tracks, an easy online system to report full-day absences due to illness or for other reasons. The attendance portion of the form is shared with administrative staff and replaces the current phone call or email. The illness and symptoms reporting section goes only to the school nurse and is completely confidential. To access Panther Tracks, please click here: https://goo.gl/forms/f65mkTPFtFiC5KwA2. It can also be accessed in FACTS/RenWeb under the Announcements menu.

School Pictures 
Wednesday, August 26 was school picture day. To order your student’s photos, click on  https://tumbleston.hhimagehost.com/PWP.

High School Student Government Elections
Applications for Student Government Officer elections are due to Mrs. Coyle on September 1. Student body elections for SGA officers will be held on Thursday, September 10 during Advisement.

Afterschool Tennis Program

Pinewood’s first session of its Afterschool Tennis Program will run from Sept. 1 through Oct. 8. To register, please email tennis@pinewoodprep.com.

• PK4 – Grade 1: Wednesdays from 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. Cost: $60
• Grades 2-5: Tuesdays/Thursdays from 3 – 3:45 p.m. Cost: $110 both days or $60 for one day.

Virtual College Visits
There are two upcoming virtual college visits open to all High School students.  The meetings will take place in the conference room next to Ms. Hamilton’s office. Students interested must see or email Mr. Diffley (bdiffley@pinewoodprep.com) to sign up.

• Wofford College on Friday, September 4 at 1 p.m; and
• Furman University on Tuesday, September 8 during High School lunch.

A Message from Nurse Angela Billingsly
In order to protect the health of the entire Pinewood community, it is imperative that parents remember to speak with their student about signs and symptoms of COVID. These symptoms include:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

Due to a high transmission rate of COVID-19 in the Charleston area, DHEC requires that any student presenting to the health office with any ONE of the above symptoms be sent home. Before the student returns to school he/she must complete one of the following:

• Request a note from your child’s pediatrician that gives permission for the child to return to school; or
• Provide the school with proof of a negative COVID test; or
• The student may isolate at home for 10 days provided he/she remains symptom free.

If your student has one of these symptoms as part of an ongoing condition please email  Nurse Angela to update our records. This will help prevent the student from having to visit the doctor unnecessarily. Thank you for doing your part to keep the Pinewood community healthy!

Thursday Birthday:
X’Zoria Vaughn – grade 9

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Pinewood Conducts its First Fire Drill of the School Year
Pinewood conducted its first fire drill of the year earlier this morning. As mandated per South Carolina law, schools must conduct a fire drill within the first two weeks after the opening day of classes. The system worked well and the students did a great job of following procedures. Pinewood is committed to the safety and security of its community members and will communicate with parents throughout the year on various fire drills, intruder alerts, or other training measures.

Wednesday is Picture Day!
Picture day is Wednesday, August 26. Due to COVID-19 precautions, the photography agency, Tumbleston, is requiring all orders be made online at https://tumbleston.hhimagehost.com/PWP.  There are no flyers and no envelopes this year.

High School Student Government Elections
Applications for Student Government Officer elections are due to Mrs. Coyle on September. Student body elections for SGA officers will be held on Thursday, September 10 during Advisement.

Afterschool Tennis Program

Pinewood’s first session of its Afterschool Tennis Program will run from Sept. 1 through Oct. 8. To register, please email tennis@pinewoodprep.com.

• PK4 – Grade 1: Wednesdays from 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. Cost: $60
• Grades 2-5: Tuesdays/Thursdays from 3 – 3:45 p.m. Cost: $110 both days or $60 for one day.

Virtual College Visits
There are two upcoming virtual college visits open to all High School students.  The meetings will take place in the conference room next to Ms. Hamilton’s office. Students interested must see or email Mr. Diffley (bdiffley@pinewoodprep.com) to sign up.

• Wofford College on Friday, September 4 at 1 p.m; and
• Furman University on Tuesday, September 8 during High School lunch.

A Message from Nurse Angela Billingsly
In order to protect the health of the entire Pinewood community, it is imperative that parents remember to speak with their student about signs and symptoms of COVID. These symptoms include:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

Due to a high transmission rate of COVID-19 in the Charleston area, DHEC requires that any student presenting to the health office with any ONE of the above symptoms be sent home. Before the student returns to school he/she must complete one of the following:

• Request a note from your child’s pediatrician that gives permission for the child to return to school; or
• Provide the school with proof of a negative COVID test; or
• The student may isolate at home for 10 days provided he/she remains symptom free.

If your student has one of these symptoms as part of an ongoing condition please email  Nurse Angela to update our records. This will help prevent the student from having to visit the doctor unnecessarily. Thank you for doing your part to keep the Pinewood community healthy!

Wednesday Birthday:
Owen Kocian – grade 6

Monday, August 24, 2020

Virtual College Visit – Furman University
There will be a virtual college visit for Furman University on Tuesday, September 8 during High School lunch. The meeting will take place in the conference room next to Ms. Hamilton’s office and is open to all high school students. Students interested must see or email Mr. Diffley (bdiffley@pinewoodprep.com) to sign up.

A Message from Nurse Angela Billingsly
In order to protect the health of the entire Pinewood community, it is imperative that parents remember to speak with their student about signs and symptoms of COVID. These symptoms include:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

Due to a high transmission rate of COVID-19 in the Charleston area, DHEC requires that any student presenting to the health office with any ONE of the above symptoms be sent home. Before the student returns to school he/she must complete one of the following:

• Request a note from your child’s pediatrician that gives permission for the child to return to school; or
• Provide the school with proof of a negative COVID test; or
• The student may isolate at home for 10 days provided he/she remains symptom free.

If your student has one of these symptoms as part of an ongoing condition please email  Nurse Angela to update our records. This will help prevent the student from having to visit the doctor unnecessarily. Thank you for doing your part to keep the Pinewood community healthy!

Tuesday Birthdays:
Alice Bennett – grade 4
Mack Morris – grade 9
Maxwell Selby – grade 10
Weston Hickerson – grade 11

Friday, August 21, 2020

Virtual College Visit – Furman University
There will be a virtual college visit for Furman University on Tuesday, September 8 during High School lunch. The meeting will take place in the conference room next to Ms. Hamilton’s office and is open to all high school students.

A Message from Nurse Angela Billingsly
In order to protect the health of the entire Pinewood community, it is imperative that parents remember to speak with their student about signs and symptoms of COVID. These symptoms include:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

Due to a high transmission rate of COVID-19 in the Charleston area, DHEC requires that any student presenting to the health office with any ONE of the above symptoms be sent home. Before the student returns to school he/she must complete one of the following:

• Request a note from your child’s pediatrician that gives permission for the child to return to school; or
• Provide the school with proof of a negative COVID test; or
• The student may isolate at home for 10 days provided he/she remains symptom free.

If your student has one of these symptoms as part of an ongoing condition please email  Nurse Angela to update our records. This will help prevent the student from having to visit the doctor unnecessarily. Thank you for doing your part to keep the Pinewood community healthy!

Monday Birthdays:
Trey Carter – grade 1
Charles Benko – grade 2
Reid Baylor – grade 4
Riley All – grade 10

Thursday, August 20, 2020

A Message from Nurse Angela Billingsly
In order to protect the health of the entire Pinewood community, it is imperative that parents remember to speak with their student about signs and symptoms of COVID. These symptoms include:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

Due to a high transmission rate of COVID-19 in the Charleston area, DHEC requires that any student presenting to the health office with any ONE of the above symptoms be sent home. Before the student returns to school he/she must complete one of the following:

• Request a note from your child’s pediatrician that gives permission for the child to return to school; or
• Provide the school with proof of a negative COVID test; or
• The student may isolate at home for 10 days provided he/she remains symptom free.

If your student has one of these symptoms as part of an ongoing condition please email  Nurse Angela to update our records. This will help prevent the student from having to visit the doctor unnecessarily. Thank you for doing your part to keep the Pinewood community healthy!

Morning Drop-off and Afternoon Pick-up 
Please find instructions for all age groups and divisions. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you adhere to the times and locations outlined here as inconsistencies inevitably cause delays and frustrations during the transportation process.  Also, please view the color-coded campus maps with traffic flow graphics for helpful reference.

Morning Drop-off

Grade(s)	Time	Location
PK3-Grade 1	Arrive 7:45 a.m. or later	Front Loop
Grades 2-5	Arrive 7:45 a.m. or later	Grades 2-5 Lot
Middle School	7:30-7:45 a.m.	Freedom Hall
High School	Before 7:40 a.m.	Front Loop, Grades 2-5 Lot, and Senior Parking Lot
High School	After 7:40-7:45 a.m.	Freedom Hall

Afternoon Pick-up

Grade(s)	Time	Location
PK3 and PK4	2:25-2:45 p.m.	Front Loop
Kindergarten and Grade 1	2:25-2:45 p.m.	Freedom Hall
Grades 2-5	2:45-3:00 p.m.	Grades 2-5 Lot
Middle School	Arrive 3 p.m. or later	Freedom Hall
High School	Arrive 3 p.m. or later	Front Loop, Senior Parking Lot or Grades 2-5 Lot

Friday and Weekend Birthdays:
Reese Wright – grade 9
Mrs. Victoria Strang

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

A Message from Nurse Angela Billingsly
In order to protect the health of the entire Pinewood community, it is imperative that parents remember to speak with their student about signs and symptoms of COVID. These symptoms include:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

Due to a high transmission rate of COVID-19 in the Charleston area, DHEC requires that any student presenting to the health office with any ONE of the above symptoms be sent home. Before the student returns to school he/she must complete one of the following:

• Request a note from your child’s pediatrician that gives permission for the child to return to school; or
• Provide the school with proof of a negative COVID test; or
• The student may isolate at home for 10 days provided he/she remains symptom free.

If your student has one of these symptoms as part of an ongoing condition please email  Nurse Angela to update our records. This will help prevent the student from having to visit the doctor unnecessarily. Thank you for doing your part to keep the Pinewood community healthy!

Morning Drop-off and Afternoon Pick-up 
Please find instructions for all age groups and divisions. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you adhere to the times and locations outlined here as inconsistencies inevitably cause delays and frustrations during the transportation process.  Also, please view the color-coded campus maps with traffic flow graphics for helpful reference.

Morning Drop-off

Grade(s)	Time	Location
PK3-Grade 1	Arrive 7:45 a.m. or later	Front Loop
Grades 2-5	Arrive 7:45 a.m. or later	Grades 2-5 Lot
Middle School	7:30-7:45 a.m.	Freedom Hall
High School	Before 7:40 a.m.	Front Loop, Grades 2-5 Lot, and Senior Parking Lot
High School	After 7:40-7:45 a.m.	Freedom Hall

Afternoon Pick-up

Grade(s)	Time	Location
PK3 and PK4	2:25-2:45 p.m.	Front Loop
Kindergarten and Grade 1	2:25-2:45 p.m.	Freedom Hall
Grades 2-5	2:45-3:00 p.m.	Grades 2-5 Lot
Middle School	Arrive 3 p.m. or later	Freedom Hall
High School	Arrive 3 p.m. or later	Front Loop, Senior Parking Lot or Grades 2-5 Lot

Thursday Birthday:
Anne Tanner, grade 10
Ms. Debbie Brown

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Health Protections
In order to protect the health of the entire Pinewood community, it is imperative that parents remember to speak with their student about signs and symptoms of COVID. These symptoms include:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

Due to a high transmission rate of COVID-19 in the Charleston area, DHEC requires that any student presenting to the health office with any ONE of the above symptoms be sent home. Before the student returns to school he/she must complete one of the following:

• Request a note from your child’s pediatrician that gives permission for the child to return to school; or
• Provide the school with proof of a negative COVID test; or
• The student may isolate at home for 10 days provided he/she remains symptom free.

If your student has one of these symptoms as part of an ongoing condition please email Nurse Angela to update our records. This will help prevent the student from having to visit the doctor unnecessarily. Thank you for doing your part to keep the Pinewood community healthy!

Morning Drop-off and Afternoon Pick-up 
Please find instructions for all age groups and divisions. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you adhere to the times and locations outlined here as inconsistencies inevitably cause delays and frustrations during the transportation process.  Also, please view the color-coded campus maps with traffic flow graphics for helpful reference.

Morning Drop-off

Grade(s)	Time	Location
PK3-Grade 1	Arrive 7:45 a.m. or later	Front Loop
Grades 2-5	Arrive 7:45 a.m. or later	Grades 2-5 Lot
Middle School	7:30-7:45 a.m.	Freedom Hall
High School	Before 7:40 a.m.	Front Loop, Grades 2-5 Lot, and Senior Parking Lot
High School	After 7:40-7:45 a.m.	Freedom Hall

Afternoon Pick-up

Grade(s)	Time	Location
PK3 and PK4	2:25-2:45 p.m.	Front Loop
Kindergarten and Grade 1	2:25-2:45 p.m.	Freedom Hall
Grades 2-5	2:45-3:00 p.m.	Grades 2-5 Lot
Middle School	Arrive 3 p.m. or later	Freedom Hall
High School	Arrive 3 p.m. or later	Front Loop, Senior Parking Lot or Grades 2-5 Lot

Wednesday Birthday:
Anna Budreau, grade 12