Good morning everyone, today is Tuesday, October 27, 2026 and today is a cycle B Day.
LIBRARY NEWS – Earlier this month Mrs. Ruyack and Mrs. Fitgibbons submitted “scary stories” to a national writing contest hosted by News-O-Matic, a news database for kids. We are excited to announce that Gadiel Grasso, a 6th grader in Mrs. Fitzgibbons ELA class had his story selected as a runner up in the 11-14 age group. His story, entitled, “The Time Glitch” will be published on the News-O-Matic website this Thursday. You can check out his story by going to the News-O-Matic database. Great job Gadiel, we are very proud of you.
STUDENT COUNCIL – There is a Student Council meeting today, October 27 after school in room 220.
MEDIA CLUB – Media club members, please check Google classroom to see what group you are in for Media club. All students selected for first and second quarter should come to this Wednesday’s meeting.
DONUT SALE – The 8th Grade Krispy Kreme donut sale continues tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28. Cash and checks are accepted. Checks can be made out to the Pine Bush Central School District. Please turn in the completed order form and money to your homeroom teacher no later than October 28. Please see Mr. Gittleman or Mrs. Thomas with any questions.
WINTER SPORTS – Attention all students interested in participating in modified sports this year, the registration for modified winter sports will open this Saturday, October 31, and close on Saturday, November 14. Any student who is interested in participating in a modified winter sport must register before registration closes on October 14. Parents can register online on the district website under the athletics tab.
ART DESIGN CONTEST – It’s time for the annual Pine Bush Arts T-shirt Design Contest. Have YOUR design printed on the t-shirts and hoodies that are sold to raise money for the Pine Bush art scholarship fund and win a free shirt! Designs must be all one color and submitted to Mrs. Renart by October 30.
PICTURE RETAKE – School picture retakes will take place all day Wednesday, November 4 in the multipurpose room.
BUS TRANSPORTATION – Attention Crispell Students. Students taking bus transportation MUST get on their bus at Crispell. Students attending a club or sport at the high school may take the shuttle bus from Crispell to the high school. The Code of Conduct applies for behavior between here and the high school.
VOLUNTEERING – Interested in Volunteering at the Elementary Schools? All 7th and 8th grade students, stay tuned! More information about volunteering and registration is coming soon. We are working to streamline the process, so please do not email elementary school administrators directly at this time. Thank you for your patience!
REMINDERS:
- Students must be dropped off and picked up by the crossing guard on Borden Avenue.
- Students must also cross by the crossing guard.
- Students should not be picked up or dropped off in the parking lot across the street or on Route 302.
All students please remember to be safe, be responsible and be respectful
LUNCH – BRUNCH for Lunch – harvest waffles, warm cinnamon apples, chicken sausage patty, oven roasted potatoes and a choice of milk.
QUOTE OF THE DAY – “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” By Colin Powell