Pine Avenue Elementary School

Check out a clip of Mr. Taylor’s class sing along! 😀 https://youtu.be/DEtF9iSZk8g

Mrs. Adkins and Mrs. Stephens’ 4th grade classes are practicing their knowledge of coordinates by playing a back-and-forth game of Battleship! What a fun idea! I wonder which class will win?

Mrs. Salisbury shows our students many different ways to make music! Buckets and sticks sure sound good! https://share.vidyard.com/watch/krdswKvu7yn14W3ZYL5Hm7?autoplay=1

Don't forget to sign up for a Parent Teacher Conference time with your teacher! Teachers have sent out a link with a google form to sign up for a time. Conferences can either be in person or over the phone. Conferences are Thursday, October 6th and Friday, October 7th.

This is an important message in response to the inaccurate rumors being circulated regarding school safety. School safety is a top priority for APS. As announced on September 23rd, a cross department investigation has been completed. There are no student or building concerns.

Sunshine and playground games bring so much joy!

What an awesome week! We loved seeing so many students sharing in spirit week!! Hope to see you at the Homecoming parade & game tonight! https://www.smore.com/pzuj5

The playground was filled with a sea of orange and black this morning! Can’t hide our Panther pride!! 🐾🧡🖤

Students are receiving surprise positive messages from others. We love those words of encouragement and support!

Alma Public Schools would like to thank the Alma Police Department, Gratiot County Police Department, OK2Say and our MOSAIC threat assessment tool which were all utilized to determine that Alma High School is safe after a recent tipster provided concerning information. Although still an open investigation, it was determined that there was no threat to the high school student and staff safety.

Tomorrow is Orange & Black day! Show your Panther Pride!

Homecoming Parade registration is now closed. Unregistered entries may be permitted if space allows. Please avoid Downie St. between Park and Prospect from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday unless involved in the parade. Park and Prospect will be closed North of Downie St. starting at 3:45 p.m. All vehicles participating in the parade should enter from Downie St. onto Park St. and ask for instructions from parade staff (wearing yellow safety vests). Parents may drop off students by pulling into the St. Mary's parking lot off of Park St. and exiting back onto Downie. There will be no parking in that lot. Do not drop off children 12 and under until after 4:00 p.m. Children will need to remain ON floats during the parade lineup and for the entire parade. This is a safety issue, so please remind children. The parade will begin at 5:00 p.m. and will end at the Donald L. Pavlik Middle School.

Pine Avenue teachers engaged in dialogue regarding MTSS (multi-tiered systems of support) this afternoon, led by MTSS coordinator, Ms. Sowders. Learning never ends!

Tomorrow is Favorite Sports Team day! Wear clothing that shows everyone who your favorite sports team is.

Check out some of the creativity! Our students and staff embraced Wacky Wednesday! 😁

Check out some of our Wacky Wednesday outfits! Our kids have spirit!

Tomorrow is Wacky Wednesday! Wear your best mismatched, wacky outfit!

This afternoon, 4th grade students were able to attend the APA performance at Alma College thanks to the GCCF and APA for the opportunity! Students loved it!

This morning, 5th graders attended an Academy of Performing Arts dance performance at Alma College. Thank you Gratiot County Community Foundation for providing grand funds for transportation! The students enjoyed themselves immensely!

We are so thankful for the continued partnership with Alma College and Dr Yates’s students! Several students are able to get some 1:1 time with an Alma College mentor as a part of the college coursework. Thank you, Dr Yates and Pine Avenue staff for all you do to make this happen!