2020-2021 Elementary school supply lists are here
All elementary schools in the district will use this supply list for the start of the 2020-2021 school year.
Category: Pakanasink Elementary
Student health exam, immunization information for parents and guardians
As of July 1, 2018 New York State law requires a health examination for all students entering the school district for the first time and also when entering Pre-K or K, 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 9th , and 11th grade. The examination must be completed by a New York State licensed physician, physician assistant …
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Let’s celebrate the PAK fifth graders as they move up to middle school
Our wonderful fifth graders are moving up! It’s been a different kind of year for sure and, since we can’t gather together to celebrate these incredible students, we invite everyone to join in and watch the moving up ceremony. Congratulations on all you have accomplished and we wish you the very best in middle school!
Art Department creates virtual gallery of student art; helps to raise money for food bank
Each year, the Art Department holds an annual “Empty Bowls” fundraiser coinciding with our district-wide art show. It also hosts a senior art show. Since they were unable to physically do this, instead they have put together a virtual gallery in order to showcase the students’ efforts both in school and during this time of …
Message from Superintendent Tim Mains – The impacts of racism
Dear Pine Bush staff and parents, I write to you tonight with a heavy heart. I have watched the news over the past week with a mounting sense of frustration and horror, and over the past few days I’ve seen some sickening social media posts from some of our very own students. Forget the coronavirus …
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Message from Superintendent Tim Mains – End-of-year plans announced
Dear Pine Bush parents and staff, Tonight’s message covers our end of the year planning. At this point, since we didn’t take any spring recess, our students will have met their 180-day state requirement for school attendance on Friday June 12. So Friday, June 12, will be the last day of virtual instruction here …
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‘Ask a Librarian’ launches on Google Meet
The Pine Bush Central School District media specialists have launched its “Ask a Librarian” on Google Meet. Students may log in Monday through Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. to get answers to all library-related questions regarding ebooks, research and other topics, and to say hello to their school’s librarian. The librarians would also …
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Message from Superintendent Tim Mains – Celebrating Earth Day; Pine Bush virtual classrooms featured in Wallkill Valley Times
Good evening, Today is Earth Day. In fact, it is the 50th anniversary of this event meant to emphasize our need to protect and preserve our planet. National Geographic is encouraging kids to start their own safaris by creating artwork featuring their favorite animals (there are resources on their website – https://www.nationalgeographic.com – to get …
Resources from CISM to help parents and students
The Critical Incident and Stress Management (CISM) provides resources for parents and students to promote social connectedness, maintain good mental health, wellness and selfcare tips and much more. Click here for a list of the group’s helpful resources.
Message from Superintendent Tim Mains – Taking care of our social/emotional well-being: Autonomy
Dear Pine Bush parents and staff, On Sundays, I have been reviewing the work of author David Rock, who identified five arenas of social needs in the brain that, when unmet, can make us feel threatened and lead to a fight, flight or freeze response. Lately, more and more of us are either combative, …