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Titta på videon Vårt tillgängliga innehållFölj oss Online Arts Department Showcased På ArtsFest Pine Schoolrsquos Art Department fick en plattform att lysa på Treasure Coastrsquos ArtsFest, värd av Arts Council of Martin County. ldquoIt var så givande att se utbudet av Pine School talang representerade, rdquo delade Fine Arts Chair Steve Naumann. ldquoFrom teater och dans till bildkonst och musik, var våra studenter verkligen svåra att missa. rdquo Pine School Jazz Ensemble, leds av Music Director Dorothy Castle, tjänade den eftertraktade platsen för att öppna för jazzlegenden Nestor Torres. ldquoI var så stolt över gruppen, rdquo strålade slott. ldquoThey har lagt i långa timmar för att förbereda och deras hårda arbete betalades av med en fantastisk prestation. För att inte vara överträffade ledde junior Chloe Janson en en-handling, ldquoFriends Welcomerdquo, som presenterades i festivalens litterära by. Spelet inkluderade senior Ryan Chimelis. En beredskap av gymnasieskolan deltog i en performance av Florida Aerial Dance and Circus Arts-gruppen - demonstrerar graciös rörelse med hängande silke. Och självklart var The Pine Schoolrsquos prisbelönta bildkonst på fullskärm på en egen Pine School-bås. ldquoIt var verkligen en fantastisk helg, rdquo sammanfattade kommunikationschef Robert Ankrom, som också fungerar som en styrelsemedlem i Arts Council. ldquoOur studenter var stora ambassadörer för skolan och visade tydligt styrkan i våra arts offerings. rdquo Firande nationella flickor i idrottsdagen Pine Schoolen firade och observerade nationella flickor ampere kvinnor i idrottsdag med paralympian och världsmästare Jacqui Kapinowski. Kapinowski, som tappade benen efter en strid med bakteriell meningit och resulterande neurologiska komplikationer, har tävlat i över 80 maratoner, 6 triathloner (hon håller rekordet i New York City Olympic-distriktet triathlon) och otaliga andra raser. År 2013 tävlade hon på Paratriathlon National Championship och vann National Title, vilket ledde till att tävla i VM på ITU Paratriathlon i London, England där hon fick bronsmedaljen. Hon har också tävlat i Vancouver och Rio Paralympics. quotational Girls Ampere Kvinnor i Sports Day är en bra tid att känna igen och uppmuntra deltagande av elever i konkurrenskraftiga sporter, rdquo delad atletisk chef Matt Sofarelli. ldquo Andelen tjejer och kvinnor som deltar i sport växer varje år och möjligheter som detta gnista intresse för unga kvinnor att använda sport för att förbereda sig för utmaningar och framgångar senare i livet. quot Förutom en inspirerande keynote från Jacqui, 8 hade möjlighet att försöka sina händer på en rad olika idrott som leddes av gymnasiemedlemmar i den atletiska prefektkommittén. Pine School har en imponerande 11 Varsity lag för flickor att delta i. LdquoAthletics har alltid varit en integrerad del av att vara en Pine School student och våra flickor lag är bra exempel på det, rdquo summerade Admission Director och lång tid Varsity Cross Country Coach (nyligen benämnd ldquoCoach Of Yearrdquo) Beth Lettengarver. ldquoBecause of our no-cut-policy och vår lilla skolatmosfär uppmuntras alla våra tjejer och välkomnas att delta i så många atletiska aktiviteter som de vill ha. rdquo Hobe Sound Campus Turns 10 Vänligen kom med mig för att fira årsdagen för att vara på Hobe Sound campus i tio år i veckan Vilket berg-och dalbana årtiondet har varit och vi är på toppen av vår tur i år. På hösten 2006 var vi väldigt upptagna att hjälpa till att ta slut på vår Hobe Sound campus för att ta emot CO från länet för att flytta våra betyg 7-10 från Stuart till Hobe Sound. När det nya året började, började objekt som skulle flyttas från Stuart till Hobe Sound lämna Stuart campus. Smarta styrelserna i mellanskolans byggnad och gymnasiet togs ner först. Biblioteksböcker följde, och sedan några extra stolar och bord och även skrivbord under de senaste dagarna. Den sista dagen kom, en fredag. Vi började i Stuart med packning av personliga tillhörigheter och städning av skåp. Vi åt lunch från en liten cateringvagn i paviljongen och sedan anlände länsbussarna och vi staplade allt på bussarna, ryggsäckar, sportutrustning och mer. De fyllda kapacitetsbussarna rullade in i Hobe Sound och det verkliga arbetet började. Den eftermiddagen och helgen hände i snabb rörelse då skrivbord var ordnade, skåp fylldes, mer lastbilar lastades och togs till Hobe Sound, den oändliga flyttningen av böcker och skrivbord. Föräldrar, studenter, lärare och vänner var här över den helgen. Vi gick vilse att lära oss runt campus. Vi kände oss exhilaration för ett bra jobbat jobb och spänning för den kommande dagen i våra första lektioner på denna campus. På måndagen den 12 februari började klasserna på en campus som hade ren vit sand överallt, inga persienner för att blockera solskenet (landskapsarkitektur och persienner kom i det första året) bord och redskap som aldrig hade använts i mousserande matsalen, utbredningar av till synes toma hallar och samma vind vi fortsätter att känna varje dag på gården. När vi firar vår årsdag på tio år på Hobe Sound campus, låt inte den här veckan gå utan att uppskatta den vackra skolan vi tycker om och de vänskap vi har gjort. Jag gratulerar varje student och lärare som har gått igenom dessa hallar. Vi har lärt oss och bott tillsammans i tio år och kommer att fortsätta att göra det för många fler att komma. Phyllis Parker Head of School Pine School Music och Visual Arts Honored Pine Schoolrsquos Fine Arts Department har nyligen fått heder i både musik och bildkonst kategorier. Ett imponerande antal Pine School-konststudenter har blivit erkända i det högt ansedda Scholarship Arts Programmet. Med över 2 500 bitar som skickas regionalt, får endast cirka 10 åtskillnad. Utvalda konstverk kommer att visas på Armory Art Centre i West Palm Beach efter öppnings - och prisutdelningen den 25 februari. Jag är väldigt upphetsad av det faktum att vår lilla skola konsekvent representeras så bra vid denna nationellt erkända konkurrens, deltog rdquo delade konstnärsavdelningen Steve Naumann. Särskilt erkännande går till Phillipa Parnevik lsquo17 och Macy Washer lsquo19 för att ta emot eftertraktade guldnyckeltal för deras arbete och Ali McClimond lsquo18 för att vara den första Pine School-student som hedras i grafisk designkategori. Dessutom deltog tolv medlemmar av The Pine Schoolrsquos musikprogram i Four-County Honor Band Festival som hölls vid Indian River State College. Eleverna tillbringade tre dagar att förbereda och repetera för en speciell helgkoncert ldquoThe dedikation av dessa fina musiker var i full visning vid den underbara konserten, rdquo sammanfattade Band Director Dorothy Castle. ldquo Styrkan av vår fina konsteravdelning är ett testament till stöd och uppskattning som konsterna mottar från vår skola gemenskap, rdquo summerade Naumann. 10-årsjubileum av 100 år med bilar Förutom en stor folkmassa som åtnjuter de vackra bilarna och vädret var det över 150 registrerade bilar - det största antalet på 5 år. Bilutskottet önskar ge ett särskilt tack till Waters Edge Dermatology för deras otroligt stödjande GoldTitle-sponsring. ldquoThe hjälp som tillhandahålls för att öka medvetenheten om vår händelse var bara fantastiskt, rdquo delad direktör för utveckling Kelly Hilton-Green. Silver sponsorer inkluderade Audi of Stuart, Matildas och Ferrari Maserati Palm Beach - och alla var aktivt involverade på dagen och tillade den övergripande njutningen. LdquoBest i Showrdquo Award gick till Rocky och Henry Grady. John Payson, som tyvärr gick bort sent i 2016, hedrade sig som en av bilens grundande medlemmar. ldquoJohn var en bil fanatiker som brydde sig djupt om konsten, tillsatte rdquo Hilton-Green. ldquoHe hade en bra känsla för humor och älskade inget annat än att höra historierna om var och en av våra bilvisningsregistranter. Verdon Bygga på framgången för detta år kommer nästa årssquos-händelse att hållas på lördag den 13 januari 2018. ldquoWe tacka allt vem deltog och ser fram emot att träffa dig på campus igen inom en snar framtid, summerade rdquo Hilton-Green. Fler pensionärer gör högskolans åtaganden Tallskolan har en lång tradition av akademiker som dra nytta av expertis och personligt tillvägagångssätt av högskolans rådgivare Janet Pacifico. 100 av alla akademiker har blivit antagna till några av Countryrsquos finaste högskolor och universitet - med en imponerande 92 deltagande i deras förstahandsval skolor. Som en hälsning till våra seniorers talanger och hårda arbete planerar vi att dela med sig av nyheter, eftersom dessa studenter gör det stora beslutet att begå till skolor. ldquoThe class of 2017 har varit en av de mest engagerade klasserna jag har arbetat med, rdquo delade Pacifico. ldquoAs Jag lägger de sista skiljetecken på varje av deras rekommendationer, jag gör det med ett leende på mitt ansikte och vet vad en grupp fina unga män och kvinnor de har blivit. rdquo Ryan Chimelis - Savannah College of Art amp Design. Ryan har vunnit olika utmärkelser för hans fotografering, inklusive att nyligen hänga upp det bästa studentvisuella artisterpriset på mARTiesna som arrangeras av Martin Countys konstråd. Cole Davies - University of Miami. Cole är ledare på Varsity Soccer-programmet och är upphetsad att följa i hans familyrsquos fotspår när han går på UM. Bella Fucigna - Washington och Lee. Bella har fungerat som vår Outreach Prefect och ledde flera serviceprojekt. Hon kvalificerade sig också för statsmästerskapet i polvalv som medlem i vårt Varsity Track Amp Field-team. Victoria Melby - Florida State University. Victoria har varit medlem i både Varsity Track och Soccer lag samt deltagande i skolmusik. Hon är också en aktiv medlem i både Studentlivs - och UKnight Prefect-utskotten. Ottie McCullum - Florida State University. Ottie har deltagit i flera Varsity-team, inklusive Cross Country, Soccer och Lacrosse. Han är också medlem i U-Knight Prefect Committee. Greyson Phillips - University of Central Florida. Greyson är en Pine Patriot Scholar och medlem av MIT Inventeam samt en AP scholar med distinktion. Han har också varit aktiv i Pine School musikaliska produktioner. Kalen Rossario - New York University. Kalen tilldelades Drexel University Top Young Photographer Award bland många art erkännanden och hedersbetygelser. Casey Scellato - Florida Gulf Coast. En annan ridderlivare (med skolan sedan tidigt lärande) har Casey spelat volleyboll sedan 4: e graden. Erin Spellman - Boston College. Erin har fungerat som chefens miljöprefekt, som spelar en roll i Pine School som erkänd som en Green School of Honor. Hon är också medlem i både Varsity Cross Country och Track team. Savanah Wilshire - University of Miami. Savanah var den första studenten att slutföra sin Senior Captstone med en mycket framgångsrik Big Dog Ranch-händelse på vårt campus samla donationer, öka medvetenheten och främja adoptioner. Hon är också en begåvad dansare och en mycket aktiv årsbok anställd. Vi ser fram emot att dela mer goda nyheter eftersom studenter fortsätter att fatta beslut. Vetenskapsstuderande Välkommen speciell gäst Flera vetenskapsklasser i grundskolan fick speciella klassrumspresentationer av Chris Koch från Jurassic Parts. Studenter i 5: e och 6: e graden deltog i ett Geode-lab där de djupt djupare in i jordens vetenskap och till och med lämnade klassen med sin egen Geode. Fru Bergerrsquos 4: e klassklassificerade sig på sina klassificeringskunskaper medan de deltog i en kreativ klassificeringslabaktivitet. Eleverna lärde sig att klassificera organismer genom att sortera exempel från ryggradsdjur och ryggradslösa grupper. De fick också en uppsättning prover att ta hem. Fru Kerslakes 8: e klassstudenter introducerades till grundläggande kemiprinciper under det kemiska reseprogrammet. Detta program visade eleverna hur kemiska reaktioner är verkligen magiska samtidigt som man förklarar vetenskapen bakom dem. Var och en av dessa program bidrog till att lyfta fram läroplanen som varje betyg har varit eller kommer att arbeta med. Jurassic Parts är ett familjeägt och drivet företag baserat i West Palm Beach, Florida. Utgått som leverantör av fossiler, hajtänder och agatiserad korall har de sedan utvidgats till att erbjuda utbildningsprogram till skolor och andra organisationer. De har också byggt specialutställningar på hajar och isålder som hyrs ut till naturcenter, djurparker och vetenskapsmuseer. ldquoThe science team arbetar varje dag för att engagera elever i spännande minnesvärda aktiviteter, rdquo sammanfattade Science Department Chair Tessie Kerslake. ldquoHaving speciella gäster underlättar ytterligare programmering med interaktiva manipulativ hjälper till att öka studenternas nyfikenhet och spänning om science. rdquo Atletor ärade av TC Palm Panel Ett antal Pine School student-idrottare har blivit erkända av TC Palmrsquos Fall Season Sports Awards. ldquoAll av våra idrottare som tilldelas representerar Pine Pine skolan med klass på och utanför spelplanen, deltog rdquo Atletic Director Matt Sofarelli. ldquo Arbetsetiken som presenteras av dessa unga män och kvinnor låter dem skina igenom som ledare på deras respektive lag och i klassrummet. Volvokoll: Annelise Romero All-Area Honorable Nämn Girls Cross Country: Claire Barber - Årets Runner Finalist Boys Cross Country : Chase Hyland - Årets löpare Finalist Christopher Textor - All Area First Team Beth Lettengarver - Årets årare Boys Golf: Garrett Barber - Årets spelare Finalist Prescott Butler - Årets spelare Finalist Christopher Hecht - Allt område Ärade Namn Girls Golf: Andie Smith - All Area First Team Flickor Bad och Dyk: Olivia Wilson - All Area Honorable Nämn ldquo Jag är extremt stolt över att våra idrottare representerar Pine Pine School så bra, rdquo sammanfattade Sofarelli. ldquoKongratuleringar till dem alla. Verden MIT Besök Pine School InvenTeam Pine School's Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam hade sitt första besök på plats från företrädare för programmet. Verkställande direktör Stephanie Couch and Invention Utbildningsofficer Leigh Estabrooks var till hands för att lära sig om framsteg som gjorts och diskutera några av de utmaningar som fortfarande ligger framåt. Pine School är den enda skolan i Florida för att ta emot det prestigefyllda 10 000-bidraget för att utveckla sin föreslagna uppfinning att skapa en multi-sensorisk enhet för att övervaka vattenförhållandena i Indian River Lagoon. Teammedlem Sophia Siegel gav en sorglig adress för att återge gruppens önskan att göra en skillnad i att förbättra lokala vattenförhållanden. Gruppen gick också över detaljer om sitt arbete. Förutom Lemelson-MIT-folket deltog gruppen även av Claude Gerstle (händelsestollektion och fungerande president för Palm Beach MIT-klubben) samt doktor Edie Widder (CEOSenior Scientist) och Retta Rohm (forskningsassistent) för ORCA som samarbetar med många aspekter av detta projekt. Citationstecken är bara ett första steg i vad som säkert kommer att vara några månader långa hårda arbeten för oss alla, säger K. Haas, Vetenskaps - och matematiklärare och en av teamets sponsorer. Vi kommer att bli återkopplade igen av MIT-representanter tidigt nästa år för en mid-grant review. quot Holiday Traditions Abound Helgdagarna är allvarliga affärer på The Pine School. Eftersom betyg 6-12 tjänar sin tid genom att ta sig igenom sina tentor, går dagis genom Grad 5 i en rad semestertraditioner som gör att även den största Grinch känner årets anda. Dagis njöt av en rad semester teman hantverk och spel. 1st Grade tog en resa på The Polar Express med Susan Buys och John Barnes som personliga ledare. 2: a klassen utformade pepparkakshus och firade alla saker Grinch - komplett med tre Cindy Lou Whorsquos. 3: e graden tappade vädret och hade en snöbollskamp. 4: a amp 5-graders fyllda strumpor som kommer att doneras till lokala icke-kommersiella vita duvor som serverar barn i nöd under semestern. Allt taket med en firande frukost med ett utseende av den stora mannen själv. Hela dagen fick en rungande tummen upp från alla. Seniorer firar högskolans åtaganden Tallskolan har en lång tradition av akademiker som dra nytta av expertis och personligt tillvägagångssätt hos College Counselor Janet Pacifico. 100 av alla akademiker har blivit antagna till några av Countryrsquos finaste högskolor och universitet - med en imponerande 92 deltagande i deras förstahandsval skolor. Som en hälsning till våra seniorers talanger och hårda arbete planerar vi att dela med sig av nyheter, eftersom dessa studenter gör det stora beslutet att begå till skolor. ldquoThe class of 2017 har varit en av de mest engagerade klasserna jag har arbetat med, rdquo delade Pacifico. ldquoAs Jag lägger de sista skiljetecken på var och en av sina rekommendationer, jag gör det med ett leende på mitt ansikte och vet vad en grupp fina unga män och kvinnor de har blivit. rdquo Julie Afshar - Elon University. Julie är en prisbelönt artist, som nyligen valdes för att visa sig i den prestigefyllda Drexel University Photography Student Juried Show. Madison Davis - Mercer University. Maddy är en Varsity-idrottsman och har blivit framgångsrik för att vara engagerade i samhällstjänstprojekt. Chase Hyland - nordöstra universitetet. Chase placerades 2: a på stater i Cross Country och fungerade som Varsity Teamrsquos Captain - vilket ledde till att rekryteras som student-idrottsman. Nicholas Mandley - nordöstra universitetet. Nick har fungerat som Pine Pine Schoolrsquos U-Knight Prefect och ser fram emot att delta i Northeasternrsquos CO-OP Program. Clark Mortell - Furman University. Clark rekryterades också som en student-idrottsman, efter hans ledarroll som Varsity Soccer-lagkaptenen. Mark Smith - Flagler College. Mark grundade Rugby Club och kommer att utnyttja Flaglerrsquos plats för att fortsätta sin passion för fiske. Jennifer Yao - Boston University. Jennifer har nyligen nominerats till Outstanding Student Performing Artist på Martin County mARTie Awards. 72 i klassen 2017 har lämnat in ansökningar om tidig prioritering. 30 av de 44 studenterna har minst en acceptans och 10 har blivit antagna till sitt förstahandsval tidiga beslutskola. Vi ser fram emot att dela mer goda nyheter eftersom studenter fortsätter att fatta beslut. Holiday Service Jump-Starts säsongen En av de mest populära Pine School-traditionerna - och ett bra sätt att starta semesterperioden - är den årliga Holiday Service. Det ger en stor chans innan examen börjar för skolan att samlas för att reflektera över början av semesterperioden. Varje person i skolsamhället ger en leksak att donera (med allt som går till lokala barn genom vita duvor och infödda som hjälper inhemska). ldquoThe Pine Schoolrsquos engagemang för att betjäna lokala barn är verkligen inspirerande, rdquo delade Carol Hodnett av United Way of Martin County. Varje år får 5: e klassen möjlighet att besöka White Doves personligen för att se hur deras leksaks donationer kommer att nå över 1100 familjer i området. Tjänsten inkluderar också musik och avläsningar och är täckt med en rousing upplaga av quotThe 12 Days of Christmasquot med varje klass som tar en dag. Och som om det inte var nog, är hela saken rundad med en kakauktion och socialt värd av föräldrarnas förening. Låt semestern börja Celebrating Veterans Day med församling och öppet hus I vad som har blivit en Pine School tradition, värd Admissions Office sin årliga höst Open House i kombination med Schoolrsquos Veterans Day Assembly. Närvaro av över 50 gäster ger evenemanget till potentiella studenter och deras familjer att vara medveten om att hela Pine School-samfundet har åtagit sig att betjäna. quotThis möjlighet att pausa och komma ihåg de många hjältarna som har offrat så mycket för att säkerställa vår frihet är ett viktigt steg i att undervisa samhällsansvar och service, rdquo delad akademisk dekan Sean Carlson. Församlingen innehöll också ett urval av musikaliska siffror inklusive sången av ldquoArmed Forces Medleyrdquo. ldquoBandet och kören har arbetat outtröttligt på musiken för denna prestation, sade rdquo direktören av musik Dorothy slott. Jag är så stolt över dem alla för att komma ihop för en så stor sak. Denna utredning var en speciell gäst, pensionerade USA Marine Michael Sofarelli (fadern till vår egen Athletic Director Matt Sofarelli). Sofarelli talade om sina erfarenheter som tjänstgör i Vietnam och hans engagemang för att tjänstgöra professionellt och personligt efteråt. Församlingen presenterade den perfekta tiden för huvudet av skolan Phyllis Parker att ägna målningen ldquoOn Night Beforerdquo, begåvad av Major Robert Prigmore, US Army. vars son, Aaron, deltog i Pine School. Målningen påminner 75-årsdagen av luftburna operationer under den allierade invasionen av Normandie, Frankrike 1944. 3: e-5: e graden hade också en speciell möjlighet att träffa sina klasskamrater Liberty och Liam Landeros föräldrar. Jessica och Casey Landeros delade om sin tid som tjänstgör i Irak och i efterdyningarna av orkanen Katrina. Efter mötet besökte gästerna på Open House campusturer och hade möjligheter att träffas med fakulteten och Lettengarver när de började tillämpa processen. ldquoVeterans Day har alltid varit en speciell dag på campus vid The Pine School, rdquo sammanfattad direktör för Admission Beth Lettengarver. ldquoMed många offentliga och privata skolor tar ledig dag, presenterar dagen en perfekt möjlighet att visa människor runt vår vackra campus. Ännu viktigare är att besökare kan se och känna vad The Pine School-andan handlar om genom att förstå denna speciella sammansättning som hedrar vår Veterans. rdquo Science Night Success 4: a till 6: e klassens vetenskapsstuderande deltog i Science Night - ett nytt företag värd av Science Department för att bättre visa upp våra studerandes talanger och fokusera på att skapa ett interaktivt och blomstrande program. ldquoScience Night handlar om att stödja våra unga forskare och instilling spänning och nyfikenhet i dem, säger rdquo Kerslake. Den välskötta natten gjorde det möjligt för våra studentforskare att dela det hårda arbetet de lagt i ett brett spektrum av vetenskapsprojekt. Dessa projekt gav studenterna möjlighet att följa stegen i den vetenskapliga metoden hela vägen från att helt enkelt ställa en fråga, undersöka den frågan, hypotesera ett svar, utforma och genomföra ett experiment för att bevisa eller motbevisa den här hypotesen, observera och analysera data och slutligen dela resultaten av deras resultat. Studenter uppmanades att välja ett ämne som intresserade dem och vägledde genom processen att självständigt genomföra sina experiment. Studenter ställdes inför hinder, felaktighet i datainsamling och andra situationer som en forskare skulle stöta på i sitt arbete. ldquoOur hopp var att ge studenterna möjlighet att vidareutveckla oberoende kritiska tänkande färdigheter som de måste använda dagligen i vardagen, rdquo delade 6: e klassvetenskapliga lärare Justine Habicht. Evenemanget inkluderade också hands-on-bord som var värd för gymnasieskolelärare, vilket ger alla chansen att lära sig lite när de hade kul. Senior förbinder sig att köra XC vid nordöstra på nationell signeringsdag Senior Chase Hyland har tecknat sitt engagemang för att köra Cross Country och Track Amp Field vid nordöstra universitetet. Chase är en av de bästa rekryterna i staten Florida och i landet. Många av de bästa gymnasieutövare i deras sport kommer att underteckna sitt nationella intentionsintyg (NLI) för att spela kollegiala sporter. Division 1 rekryterar undertecknar denna NLI den här veckan för att göra sin kollegiala sportbeslut tjänsteman. quot Pine Pine School är väldigt stolt över Chase och hans prestationer och önskar honom ingenting annat än det bästa under kommande år, citerad delad atletisk chef Matt Sofarelli. Zombie Knight körs skrämmande framgång Årets årliga Knight Run var en skrämmande framgång. Det kan givetvis ha haft något att göra med alla ZOMBIES. Evenemanget hade 333 registrerade löpare för evenemanget vilket är ett stort hopp från förra året. Evenemangsstol Jodi Perera gjorde ett otroligt jobb med att dra allt ihop, marknadsföra evenemanget och dekorera kursen. The Haunted House lyfte upp baren ännu en gång med Sue Thompson, Rick Coolidge och deras besättning som ledde till en exceptionellt skrymmande kostnad. DJ John Barnes höll höll publiken flytta med sina skickliga musik mixar. Martin County Sheriffrsquos Office Grill Team spelade en avgörande roll för att mata horderna. Savanah Wilshire var medverkan i att underlätta en adoptionsmässa för stora hundar som en del av hennes Senior Capstone före loppet. Vi hade en stor mängd energi på vår campus på fredag ​​kväll, citerad direktör för utveckling Kelly Hilton-Green. kvot mycket folk satsar mycket på att göra händelsen till en succé - ett stort tack till alla som frivilliggjorde. Quot Halloween Fester Halloween är alltid en stor tid på Pine School och i år var inget undantag. Dagen började med en speciell kostymspara för dagis genom klass 5 med alla upperclassmen som erbjuder vägen för att erbjuda höga finesser. Detta ledde till ett K-5th Grade-program som inkluderade musikaliska och dansnummer som leds av musikchef John Barnes och PE-tränare Kate Roach. Seniorklassen behandlade hela skolsamhället till en bagage-eller-behandla händelse - med var och en av sina bilar gjorda för att representera olika teman. Klasspartier och en vågad Halloween Egg Roulette-session mellan seniorer och fakulteten avgränsade den spännande dagen. Arts Shine Vid Annual Marties Awards Pine Pine var oerhört väl representerad vid konstrådet i Martin County39s årliga mARTies Awards ceremoni. Förutom höglärare Ryan Chimelis snagging topppriset för student visuell konstnär, skaffade skolan 10 totalt nomineringar i både student och vuxen kategorier. Förälder och lokal skulptör Geoffrey Smith erhöll utmärkelsen vuxen visuell artister. MARTies ägnar en kväll för att fira och applaudera de kreativa artisterna som gör Martin County mer berikad. Jag älskar att Pine Pine School och vårt engagemang för att främja en sann passion för konst i våra studenter ges möjlighet att skina så klart genom en viktig gemenskapshändelse som mARTies, rdquo delad direktör för kommunikations - och konstrådsmedlem Robert Ankrom. Ankrom fungerade också som medordförande för årets händelse som helt slöts ut - en första för martierna. Kvällen deltog i en stark demonstration av stöd från Pine School-administratörer och fakulteter, inklusive skolans huvudstad Phyllis Parker, chef för antagning Beth Lettengarver och Ankrom samt konstnärssektorns ordförande Steve Naumann och konstläraren Maria Miele. Ceremonin innehöll också fantastiska föreställningar av seniorer Nicholas Leonard och Jennifer Yao. Vetenskapsstuderande hedrade med Nationwide Grant En särskild grupp av Pine School-elever, under mentorskapet av lärare av lärare, Karlheinz Haas och socialt lärare Nathaniel Osborn, är en av endast femton skolor rikstäckande att väljas av Lemelson-MIT Foundation under sitt InvenTeam Program för att få upp till 10 000 i bidragsfinansiering för att uppfinna tekniska lösningar för verkliga problem. ldquoBeing utvald för en Lemelson-MIT InvenTeam-utmärkelse är otroligt spännande, rdquo delade Haas. ldquoIt är ett erkännande av de framsteg som vi har gjort som en avdelning och kommer att ge en mycket begåvad och motiverad grupp av Pine studenter en möjlighet att visa upp sina färdigheter. rdquo Pine School gruppen kommer att få denna finansiering för att skapa en enhet för att övervaka Manatee Grass ekosystem i Indian River. ldquoIt är givande för att se studenter aktivt engagerade och integrera STEM samtidigt som de arbetar med sina uppfinningsrika lösningar på verkliga problem, men den verkligt inspirerande effekten är den långsiktiga effekten på studenterna och ledaregenskaperna som InvenTeam-initiativet inleder i deltagarna Leigh Estabrooks, Uppfinning Utbildning Officer för Lemelson-MIT Program. InvenTeam-initiativet, nu i sitt 14: e år, inspirerar ungdomar att uppfinna användande av praktiska, aktiva lärandestrategier. Aktiva inlärningsstrategier i STEM (vetenskap, teknik, teknik och matematik) är bästa praxis som Vetenskapsrådet för Vetenskap och teknik (OSTP) främjar, där studenter engagerar, tänker och löser problem. I en nyligen genomförd studie som genomfördes av Lemelson-MIT-programmet rapporterade 67 procent av InvenTeam alumni högskoleexamen att de nu arbetar i ett STEM-fält, vilket visar effekten av denna inlärningsmetod för att ge nästa generations forskare och ingenjörer utbildning. Under de kommande nio månaderna kommer The Pine Schoolrsquos InvenTeam att utveckla sin bildskärm. I juni kommer studenterna att presentera en prototyp av sin uppfinning på EurekaFest vid MIT i Cambridge, Mass. EurekaFest, som presenteras av Lemelson-MIT-programmet, är en mångdagsfirande som utformats för att ge upphov till en arv av uppfinnare genom aktiviteter som inspirerar ungdomar, hedra rollmodeller och uppmuntra kreativitet och problemlösning. ldquoDetta är just den typen av övertygande akademiska förberedelser som Pine Pine skolan är unikt positionerad att odla, rdquo summerade Osborn. Seniorer och färskmän begår morgon till gemenskapstjänsten Håller sig i linje med Schoolrsquos Learning Through Service-fokusen, The Pine Schoolrsquos hela Senior och Freshmen-klasser tillägnade sin morgon att ge tillbaka till samhället. I samarbete med United County of Martin County samlades seniors i Hobe Sound Early Learning Center för att spendera tid med de 3 och 4 åriga klasserna. Deras tid var uppdelad mellan att läsa, spela och spendera lite kvalitetstid i sin trädgård. ldquoWe är alla så upphetsade att vara inblandade i denna typ av samhällstjänst, delade rdquo delad senior och uppdrags prefektchef Bella Fucigna. Freshmen reste till Martin County Fairgrounds i Stuart och hjälpte med en rad olika projekt, bland annat målning, weeding och konstruktion av picknickbord. ldquoWe har varit så imponerad av The Pine Schoolrsquos sanna anda att ge, rdquo sa United Way Volunteer Coordinator Kathleen Stacey. ldquoDe har blivit stora samarbetspartners och vi ser alltid fram emot att ha dem involverade i våra byråer. De Sophomore och Junior-klasserna kommer att ha möjligheter att delta i sina egna morgnar av service under våren. ldquoI är så stolt över att hjälpa till att underlätta ett steg framåt i Schoolrsquos engagemang för att bättre förstå de många fördelarna med samhällstjänsten, summerade rdquo direktören för kommunikation Robert Ankrom. Ankrom hjälpte till att koordinera morgonen och fungerar som medlem av United Wayrsquos Leaders United Service Group. ldquoOur students are real naturals in their desire to give back and Irsquod love nothing more than to see this sort of morning fully integrated as a regular occurrence at The Pine School. rdquo Varsity Boys Cross Country Top Pine Invitational The Pine School39s Varsity Boys Cross Country team once again placed 1st over-all at the annual Pine Invitational Cross Country Meet, hosted on The Pine School39s beautiful 142-acre campus. The meet, which attracted over 260 runners from 14 different schools, benefitted from beautiful weather and challenged runners throughout the course that took full advantage of natural rolling hills found on The Pine School campus. Congrats to all - most notably, Varsity runners - Boys Chase Hyland 1st, Christopher Textor 2nd, Lawson McLeod 6th. Girls Claire Barber 2nd, Erin Spellman 3rd. JV runners (Boys JV team placed 1st overall as well) Addison Textor 3rd, Philip Upton 5th, Luke Denney 6th, Gabe Tettamanti 7th, Noah Kalter 9th, Aaron Chimelis 11th, Matthew Lynch 12th. Middle School Race Ryann McLeod 5th, Stephen Weller 6th, Dylan Markulics 8th, Aiden Skelly 9th. Districts on Wednesday, October 19th are up next. quotThe compliments on our course, our community, and how the overall race was managed were overwhelming - thanks to everyone39s efforts, quot shared Cross Country Coach and Director of Admission Beth Lettengarver. The Pine School Responds With Hurricane Relief Effort While so many of us were spared any significant issues related to Hurricane Matthew, the Bahamas, Haiti, and out-lying areas of GA, SC, and northern FL were not as lucky. In keeping with our Learning Through Service efforts, The Pine School has committed to do all that it can to offer relief to those that need it most. Specifically, we want to make you aware of an opportunity to donate items in need. Our own student-led Outreach Prefect Committee will be collecting items on campus to help distribute to a number of sources in need - those items may be brought directly to school. Items that are in most demand include diapers, baby formulafood, baby wipes, canned food, first-aid kits, toilet paper, and water. Again, you may bring these items directly to the School through the next week (up until Wednesday, October 19th). Thank you in advance for your consideration supporting those that were so adversely affected by Hurricane Matthew. Hurricane Matthew Update The Pine School, in communication with the Martin County Emergency Management Services, is announcing new operation hours in advance of Hurricane Matthew. The school day will end for all students tomorrow, Wednesday, October 5th, at 11am and will remain closed the remainder of the week. We will begin normal operating hours Monday, October 10th. All sports events have been canceled for this afternoon, Tuesday, October 4 to enable families to prepare for the storm. Regular bus service today, Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning and the buses will return students Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Photo retake day has been rescheduled for Friday, November 4. We extend wishes for safety to all of our families. 18th Annual Booster Club Golf Tournament The Pine School hosted its 18th Annual Knights Booster Club Golf Tournament at Abacoa Golf Club. A special mention goes to Old Cypress Pointe and PB Built as our Title Sponsors for the event. A huge amount of effort went into this event and thanks are also extended to Tami Skelly, Sydney Walker and other members of The Pine Schoolrsquos Booster Club for the time and energy they put into arranging this tournament. Everyone looked great in our attire thanks to the The Sofarelli family and all Golf Carts were charged and ready thanks to Matildarsquos of Stuart. quotAlthough mother nature did not cooperate, the golf tournament again this year served as a much needed support system in attaining the needed uniforms, equipment and miscellaneous items that our Athletic Department and Fine Arts Department depend on for operation and success, quot said Athletic Director Matt Sofarelli. The tournament did experience an incredible amount of rain just prior to tee time but Abacoa Golf Club were gracious hosts and served players a wonderful lunch and refreshments as they waited to make the decision about golf for the afternoon. Sadly, golf was cancelled but much thanks still goes out to all hole and driving range sponsors: The McLane Family, The Martin Family, Nancy Smith - Style Encore, The Lichten Family, Dr Ian Murray and Family, Ianrsquos Tropical Grill, HUUM, The Afshar Family, Jupiter Auto Spa, RJS Racing Equipment, The Walker Family, The Mekled Family, and Florida Living Realty ldquoOn behalf of the Booster Club we would like to thank all that volunteered their time and efforts that go into organizing an event like this, rdquo added Director of Development Kelly Hilton-Green. ldquoThanks again to all the golfers that came out as well. Everyone was very generous and understanding of the inclement weather challenges that we faced during the event. rdquo The event still managed to raise an impressive 15,000 for the Booster Club. These funds will go towards much needed equipment, uniforms, and miscellaneous items that our Athletic Department and Arts Department count on to operate. The Booster Club is already looking forward to working on next yearrsquos event and extend an early invitation for everyone to be a part of this annual tradition in the fall of 2017. The Pine School Announces New Head of School The Pine School is excited to announce Binney Caffrey as the 14th Head of School. Mrs. Caffrey will begin her tenure on July 1, 2017, following the retirement of current Head of School Phyllis Parker. Parker has served The Pine School for 25 years, the last 5 of those as Head. ldquoAll of the finalist candidates were of a high quality and each had positive attributes that could help our school but to witness the building level of energy and excitement that gathered over the two days Binney was here, was a wonderful thing to observe, rdquo shared Assistant Head of School and Search Committee member Nathan Washer. Mrs. Caffrey comes to The Pine School from The Bishoprsquos School in La Jolla, CA where she has worked for a combined 15 years, most recently as Dean of Studies holding the Oliver Family Chair in Educational Leadership. She has also held the positions of Director of Financial Aid and Dean of Student Life as well as teaching mathematics and economics. Mrs. Caffrey earned her Master of Arts in Economics from the University of California and holds her Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Williams College. ldquoIt is an exciting opportunity to think about what defines a Pine School education, rdquo said Caffrey. ldquoI am eager to lead this endeavor, not with any fixed idea about what an education must include but rather with an openness to learn and find out what makes The Pine School unique and right for itself. rdquo ldquoBringing Binney on as our new Head of School is sure to perfectly further the positive momentum that has been built in establishing The Pine School as one of the finest independent schools in the state, rdquo summed up Board President and Search Committee Head Debbie Textor. Students Participate In Out Of Eden Learn All of Tabbatha OrsquoDonnellrsquos 6th and 7th Grade Social Studies classes had the unique opportunity to participate in an invitation-only Out of Eden Learn ldquoGoogle Hangoutrdquo with Out of Eden Walkrsquos author and explorer Paul Salopek. Students and teachers submitted questions in advance about any aspect of Salopek39s journey. Schools participated from India, Massachusetts, Greece, Hawaii, Virginia, and Greece while Salopek and his guide, Aziz, broadcasted live from Uzbekistan. The Out of Eden Learn project was formed in conjunction with Harvard Graduate School of Education39s Project Zero and National Geographic39s Out of Eden Walk. The program follows Salopek as he follows the path of human migration around the world. This seven-year project is designed to promote quotslow lookingquot and deep understanding of various cultures and human experiences through quotdispatchesquot that can dive deep into large political issues of the regions or more simple ideas about how to keep water cool in the desert. The skills that Salopek demonstrates and students get to practice are vital to understanding both history, geography, and cultural awareness. Furthermore, as students progress through the social studies curriculum, these skills will be important to help with analyzing primary documents and comparing different points of view. It also aligns well with the Ancient Civilizations and World Cultures curriculums as the path of Salopek39s walk follows many of the areas study by students in sixth and seventh grade. Students who participate in the program are put into walking parties with other students approximately the same age from around the world. 6th and 7th Grade Pine School students have been paired with students in locations are far ranging as South Korea, Ghana, Australia, and Switzerland, California. They complete different activities, or quotfootsteps, quot that mimic the strategies Paul is using as he explores the places he is in, and challenge students to look more closely at the world around them. All of this is done through a student-friendly (and secure) social media platform that encourages meaningful commentary between the students on each other39s work. They are encouraged to post messages that draw parallels between environments, inquire about unique aspects of different areas, or simply support the great work being posted by their peers. ldquoThis unique experience speaks volumes of the future for which we are preparing our students, rdquo summed up Academic Dean and History Department Chair Sean Carlson. ldquoBorders between cultures and countries are becoming more blurred as experiences like this allow for a global dialogue to happen in real time. It also develops our students39 inquiry skills by encouraging them to think broadly about their role in the world. rdquo Celebrating Arts In Education Week ldquoOne of the most exciting things about being a part of The Pine School is the love and commitment to the arts that the school has embedded in its culture, rdquo said Fine Arts Department Head Steve Naumann. Maria Mielersquos AP art students welcomed in Diane Hollowellrsquos Kindergarten class to help our youngest Knights express themselves in watercolors and crayons as they rounded out a section on shapes. Middle School art classes explored work on portraitsgrid drawings while ceramic classes fine-tuned their skills with work on teapots and other pieces. Not to be overshadowed, the Music Department was busy with a variety of lessons. K-5 Grade Music Director John Barnes worked with his 4th Grade students on group compositions that use the natural rhythm and syllabic stresses of words and phrases pulled from Apples To Apples, Jr. playing cards. 6-12 Grade Music Director Dorothy Castle invited saxophonist Al Hager from the Ft. Pierce Jazz Society to lead the Schoolrsquos jazz band through a workshop. ldquoIn order to make good musicians better, they need to be exposed to different styles of music and musicians, rdquo shared Castle. ldquoSpecial guest artists help assist students in their musicianship. rdquo ldquoThe value that is placed on the arts as a crucial part of developing a well-rounded student is so exciting and affirming as an art educator, rdquo summed up Naumann. Student Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist Congratulations to Senior Hannah Oenbrink for being named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. Out of 1.6 million high-schoolers, only 16,000 have received this honor. ldquoThis is a great honor and speaks to Hannahrsquos dedication as a student and the quality of her teachers, rdquo shared Head of School Phyllis Parker. Hannah now qualifies to continue in the competition to qualify for a Scholarship to be announced in the spring. AP Spanish Students Visit El Sol Lillian Novoa and a group of her AP Spanish students traveled to practice their language skills through interview sessions with Hispanic members of the El Sol center. El Sol is a community resource center in Jupiter that, among other things, works with Hispanic members of the community to find suitable employment while becoming more acclimated to life in the United States. Students met in small groups with El Sol workers to ask a series of questions. ldquoIt was an eye opening and unique experience that allowed us to more fully understand what it is like to leave your home, family, job, and friends for a fresh start, rdquo shared Junior Claire Pittman. ldquoThey also explained the importance of maintaining your cultural identity while also trying assimilate to life here in America. rdquo The group of students added to the experience by bringing ldquogoodie bagsrdquo featuring essentials like toothpaste, granola bars, sunscreen, soap amp shampoo, and sewing kits as well as a few jackets and hats. ldquoThe students interest and compassion was evident from the very start, rdquo summed up Novoa. ldquoThey enjoyed learning about other members in their community. rdquo Honors Assembly Recognizes Academic Excellence The Pine School celebrated academic achievement with a 6-12 Grade Honors Assembly. In addition to students being recognized for reaching grade average goals, all AP Scholars were announced. ldquoThe Pine School embraces and recognizes the academic achievements of our students and the academic goals that they each strive to meet, rdquo shared Head of School Phyllis Parker. ldquoToday39s Honors Assembly honored those students whose overall academic achievement stood out among their peers during the second semester of the school year 2015-2016.rdquo AP Scholar of Distinction - Greyson Phillips, Ali Walker, Olivia Wilson AP Scholar with Honor - Samar Ahmed, Samantha Els, Hannah Oenbrink AP Scholar - Emma Berkinblit, Alex Cleveland, Madison Davis, Nicholas Leonard, Nicholas Mandly, Sabrina Matos, Clark Mortell, Lucas Rica, Annelise Romero, Madeline Uible, Maryn Washer, Jennifer Yao Headmaster Award (11th Grade, 15-16) - Alex Cleveland, Samantha Els, Samantha Meltzer, Hannah Oenbrink, Philippa Parnevik, Greyson Phillips, Luke Rica, Annelise Romero, Maddy Uible, Ali Walker, Olivia Wilson Headmaster Award (10th Grade, 15-16) - Drew Aaron, Samar Ahmed, Claire Barber, Kylin Cao, Melissa Coolidge, Chloe Janson, Maddy Minelli, Claire Pittman, Sophia Siegel, Alex Starkand, Celia Walsh, Alex Wood Headmaster Award (9th Grade, 15-16) - Noah Kalter, Nicole Malecka, Anna McGovern, Olivia Siegel, Gabriel Tettamanti, Grace Wilson Headmaster Award (8th Grade 15-16) - Maria Di Egidio, Zachary Ehrlich, Aliya French, Hallie Isdaner, Maddy McDonald, Lucas Pereira, Ryan Renz, Addi Textor Headmaster Award (7th Grade, 15-16) - Rachel Goldman, Gracie Hampton, Faith Hill, Jack Squier Headmaster Award (6th Grade 15-16) - Kendall Eaker, John Killgore, Kiele Mader, Andie Smith, Hannah Squier Faculty Award (11th Grade, 15-16) - Emma Berkenblit, Bella Fucigna, Christopher Hecht, Chris Hong, Grace Ma, Nicholas Mandly, Sabrina Matos, Casey Scellato, Erin Spellman, Maryn Washer, Rebecca Wikell, Savanah Wilshire, Jennifer Yao Faculty Award (10th Grade, 15-16) - Ben Aaron, JJ LaCorte, Colby Mortell, Christopher Textor, Michael Wiedner Faculty Award (9th Grade, 15-16) - Aaron Chimelis, Dylan Gordon, Logan Messer, Hayley Starr Faculty Award (8th Grade, 15-16) - William Baratta, Elizabeth Castillo, James Hemmes, Jet Jones, Gabriela Keyes Faculty Award (7th Grade, 15-16) - Ash leigh Duke, Alaya Fagan, Nell Hutchinson, Conner MacDonald, Matilda Small, Ana Torchia, Dylan Tuchon, Stephen Weller Faculty Award (6th Grade, 15-16) - Cade Crook, Michael Di Egidio, Collin Fowle, Fletcher Kennedy, Taylor Kroeger, Joshua LaCorte, Lawson McLeod, Reece Slater, Spencer Stevens, Riley VanSuetendael, Celia Wilson The assembly also included an address by Student Counselor Heidi Coliskey, a performance by the Jazz Ensemble, and a recognition by Director of Admission Beth Lettengarver of her Student Ambassadors. Green School Honor Awarded Again The Pine School has received recognition for being a Green School of Excellence for the third consecutive year. This prestigious distinction is named by Florida Atlantic University and the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center. ldquoThis is a huge accomplishment, rdquo shared Science Department Chair Tessie Kerslake. Kerslake accepted the award alongside history teacher Nathaniel Osborn at a special luncheon held at the West Palm Beach Marriott. The pair coordinated and oversaw the student involvement that led to this honor. The School was awarded this honor for efforts of all the students, staff, and families of the The Pine School for the impressive resume of green happenings. Everything from paper recycling, the Recycled Runway art show, beach clean-ups, and environmental infused curriculum such as soil and water testing all promoted growth of a greener generation and contributed to the recognition. ldquoI am looking forward to documenting all the wonderful green initiatives that the Pine school will accomplish this year, rdquo summed up Kerslake. School Year Starts With Class Retreats The Pine School, in an effort to allow students to bond and reflect upon the coming year, dedicate a full day the first week of school to individual class retreats. Grades 9 through 12 experience various off-campus trips - with Seniors traveling over-night to Lake Wales - while Grades 6-8 enjoy dedicated time on campus. ldquoThese retreats are always such a success because they really give our students a chance, right out of the gate, to connect with each other, rdquo shared Dean of Students Ariel Chimelis. The range of activities covers everything from scavenger hunts, sleeping overnight on campus, and kayaking tours to extreme ropes courses. ldquoBeyond the opportunity to bond, the retreats are a fun way to learn about each other and our surroundings, rdquo added Junior Ali McClimond. The retreats also provide a good book-end for the class trips that Grades 6-12 share together in the spring. First Day Of School Video Pine School students and faculty celebrated the start of a new school-year with a special Opening Cermony and plenty of smiles. Dedicating the year to Learning Through Service - exploring opportunities to grow while giving back - the School community enjoyed an address by Head of School Phyllis Parker. quotIf we each perform simple acts, little by little, we begin to feel and understand the miracle of giving, quot she shared. Best School Year Ever The Pine School administration and faculty committed to a number of pre-planning sessions and workshops to prepare for the coming school-year. ldquoOur Pre-planning week is one of the most important times of our year as we have the chance to come together as a team and ready ourselves for the year ahead, rdquo shared Assistant Head of School Nathan Washer. ldquoIn addition to getting everyone organized we have the opportunity to share best practices and develop our goals for the year. rdquo ldquoI honestly donrsquot know if Irsquove experienced the overwhelming feeling of community that I have felt at The Pine School, rdquo added new K-5 Curriculum Enrichment Specialist Suzanne Otero. ldquoI am honored to be a part of this caring, dynamic group of men and women who are together creating an innovative vision and plan for the education of our children. rdquo Faculty worked on a number of issues including effective classroom approaches and the latest in technology. The time together also allowed faculty to share opportunities to share summer professional development - including a group that attended the Project Zero Classroom workshops at Harvard. ldquoTo put it simply, The Pine School has never been on as solid footing on every front - from the quality of our faculty to our financial standing - as we are as we approach this coming year, rdquo summed up Head of School Phyllis Parker. ldquoI am confident that this will be the best year in the Schoolrsquos long historyrdquo Teachers Attend STEM Conference In Denver Physics and math teacher Karlheinz Haas and new math teacher Laura Brantley recently traveled to Denver, Colorado to attend the 5th annual NSTA-STEM Forum amp Expo. The Forum amp Expo focused on teacher sessions and panel presentations designed to provide participants with information and lessons to enable them to explore, begin, or tweak a STEM initiative within their own school or district. Attendees had the opportunity to attend several interactive sessions on how STEM can be implemented, applied, and sustained. The conference also featured keynote speakers and opportunities to attend panel discussions with experts in the field as well as networking time with STEM educators from around the United States and the world. In addition to attending, Haas was invited by NSTA to present two sessions of his own at the conference, allowing him to share some of the exciting things happening in The Pine Schoolrsquos science and math program with fellow educators. Time was also dedicated to exploring ways to best ensure that students develop a solid foundation in the STEM areas so that they are prepared to both work and live in the 21st century. ldquoAs we are preparing high school students, we absolutely have to expose them to a variety of careers in the STEM fields, rdquo shared Haas. ldquoTraditionally, high school STEM content is being taught in isolation of other areas of study. Now, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics must be more effectively integrated and delivered in meaningful ways. rdquo The conference attendance was made possible through one of our Parent Associationrsquos generous professional development grants. Haas is already looking forward to next summerrsquos conference, hoping the near-by location of Orlando will make it possible for more Pine School teachers to attend. Arts Chair Attends Harvard Arts Institue Fine Arts Department Chair Steve Naumann attended the Harvard Graduate School of EducationThe Arts and Passion-Driven Learning Institute. Attendees of the intimate conference (only 108 educators from around the world were admitted) spent time in seminars, workshops, and discussion groups deepening understanding of how learning takes place in and through the arts. ldquoI39ve already spent hours pouring over my notes and sketches from the institute and feel like I39m only scratching the surface of the potential wealth of knowledge that was shared with me, rdquo said Naumann. The institute consisted of school administrators, art directors, language arts teachers, education consultants, and arts teachers of all kinds. Together they examined the role of passion in learning and the unique capacity of the arts to inspire passion-driven learning and meaningful connections to ourselves, our community, and the world around us. quotWe39re trying to help students develop the tools that will make them eager, rather than fearful to meet the world they don39t know, rdquo shared Artistic Director Yo-Yo Ma. Ma performed at the conference with his Silkwood Ensemble. Faculty Attend Project Zero Program At Harvard Ten members of The Pine School faculty spent a week at Project Zero Classroom - a program through the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The program was attended by over three hundred educators, administrators, and program directors from around the world. This marked the second year The Pine School has sent a group to participate. ldquoAs we continue to grow and develop as a School, it is vitally important for us to use the teachings of Project Zero Classroom to create an environment for our students that promotes deep understanding through multiple perspectives and meaningful reflections, rdquo shared History Department Head and newly named Academic Dean Sean Carlson. This was Carlsonrsquos second year attending the program. ldquoKnowing the terrain, I was able to dive deeper into the ideas and believe that I can enhance our School39s connection to PZC ideas through meaningful discussions with faculty, students, and parents. rdquo Project Zero Classroom provides educators with an opportunity to hear from world renowned educational researchers, including PZC Directors Howard Gardner and David Perkins, in large group sessions and smaller mini-courses. The overarching theme of the week dealt with how schools build a culture that allows educators to teach for deeper understanding in their students. Project Zero researchers presented their advances for 21st Century learning through the various programs that they sponsor, including Out of Eden Learn, The Good Project, Visible Thinking, Culture of Thinking, Agency by Design, and Pedagogy of Play. In addition to Carlson, this yearrsquos group from The Pine School included Foreign Language Department Head Kelly Kelly, K-5 Curriculum Specialist Suzanne Otero, Academic Specialist Lea McCarthy, Kindergarten teacher Diane Hollowell, 6th Grade teacher Justine Habicht, Middle School Coordinator Sarah Visagie, math teacher Jen Metzger, Dean of Students Ariel Chimelis, and art teacher Maria Miele. ldquoI am inspired and hopeful after a week at Project Zero, rdquo summed up Kelly Kelly. ldquoIt was an honor to work beside so many creative and passionate teachers. I am grateful that The Pine School values these growth opportunities for its teachers and there is no doubt that I will weave the numerous tools I learned into my instruction. Children definitely grow into the intellectual life around them. rdquo Students Travel To South Africa A Pine School group of twenty-two students and four chaperones traveled to South Africa for the unique opportunity to explore the beauty of that country while also learning about their cultures. ldquoBecause of this trip I already crave more travel experiences and knowledge, rdquo shared Annelise Romero lsquo17. ldquoThat is the beauty of these trips - they make students addicted to the world and obsessed with experiencing it. rdquo ldquoMy eyes were definitely opened to a myriad of different cultures, rdquo agreed Alex Cleveland lsquo17. ldquoThis trip pushed me out of my comfort zone in positive ways that helped me learn so much about myself. rdquo The group enjoyed a wide range of activities including a rugby match, a chance to cage dive at Gaansbaai with Great White sharks, an elephant back safari, bungee jumping from the highest commercial jump in the world, a visit to the Daniel Cheetah Sanctuary, and a big game African safari. Time was also allotted for a meaningful service project at the Roodebloem School in Graaff-Reinet. Pine School students shopped for and delivered items that Roodebloem students wished for in a writing exercise. There was also had time to play and dance with the kids. ldquoA highlight for me was visiting the school and seeing the children39s faces light up when we brought them a few gifts they wished for - there wasn39t a dry eye in the room, rdquo said Melissa Coolidge lsquo18. ldquoThe South Africa trip was the ultimate trip of a lifetime. rdquo ldquoThere are no words to describe the impact and growth that the South Africa trip had on all of us, students and teachers alike, rdquo summed up trip chaperone and Head of the Science Department Tessie Kerslake. ldquoWe all gained a greater understanding of not only ourselves but about our place in this wild world. Experience is the greatest teacher and all of us are wiser thanks to this amazing journey. rdquo With the next school year mere months away, there are several items we want to share with you that should be addressed over the summer. All of these are availale on our Summer Materials page on our website. Summer Reading Lists Athletic Information, including FHSAA required forms for sports participation (Grades 5-12 - Must be done before attending practice) Medical Information Needed to Enter School School Supply Lists School Store Pre-order Form Technology Device Options and Registration Procedures (All students 6-12 need a device) Textbook Purchasing information Updated 2016-17 Calendar Highlights New Parent Survival Guide Pine School Hosts STEM Workshop The Pine School hosted a workshop offered by Texas Instruments. Designed for Middle School and High School Science and Mathematics teachers, the workshop explored STEM content focused on experimental engineering design, data collection, analysis and mathematical modeling with TI-Nspiretrade technology. Several Pine School teachers as well math and science teachers from as far as Daytona Beach participated in the activities that challenged them to apply STEM practices to problem-solving scenarios involving the physical sciences, life sciences, and earth amp space sciences. quotIt is the kind of workshop that underscores The Pine School39s commitment to move forward with a more interdisciplinary approach to teaching amp learning and toward a more integrated and theme-based curriculum, quot said Karlheinz Haas, US Physics and Math teacher and one of TI39s T3 Instructors, who hosted and presented the workshop. quotIt was great to see the enthusiasm and active engagement by all the the participants, and hear them say that they can39t wait to go back to their classrooms and try some of the news things they learned over the course of these two days. quot Summer Of Service During her Annual Meeting address, Head of School Phyllis Parker stressed the importance of Learning Through Service - a trait that Knights take seriously. The Pine School has a long-standing tradition of giving back and this summer will be no exception. Call it quotThe Summer of Servicequot TPSSummerOfService So, instead of the normal summer vacation photos, we are asking everyone to share photos of you and your family participating in any kind of service project - here in the Treasure Coast or elsewhere. Email photos amp info to Director of Communication Robert Ankrom - newsthepineschool. org We will post to social media throughout the summer. We will also share information about opportunities to participate in service projects that are happening in our community. We wish everyone a safe and relaxing summer vacation and look forward to being inspired by all the ways our School community helps make the world a better place. Graduation - Class of 2016 On Saturday, June 4th, the Class of 2016 (the first Class to lead the K-12 School on one campus) celebrated Graduation from The Pine School and transitioned into alumni. This momentous event began with a beautiful Baccalaureate at St. Christopherrsquos Church Friday evening. Selected by her class, Niya Aldersberg also gave a beautiful speech filled with sentiments about her Pine School family and advice for the future. quotWhat has happened in the past cannot change. There is also hope in the unseen future, but it is in the present that you39ll find the adventure in every waking moment, quot she shared. Both community leader Jean Laws-Scott and Fine Arts Head Steve Naumann delivered addresses that were meaningful and funny, while Seniors Marco Lahmar and Emily Rynasko both performed numbers - reminding all of their exceptional talents. Graduation (following the next morning) kicked off with the tradition of the alumni pinning. Alumni (including recent graduates and faculty who attended The Pine School) pinned all 31 Seniors, symbolizing their transition to alumni. The Class and guests were treated to thoughtful and well-delivered commencement addresses by Seniors Davis Reed and Callum Brown - both offered touching reflections of their time at The Pine School and the closeness of their Class. Senior Grace Baum introduced Commencement Speaker - Emmy-winning writer and author Brian Brown - who shared his experiences in covering various Olympic events (specifically marathons) to offer inspiration and support to the challenges and successes the graduates will face as they move forward in their lives. Each member of the Class then received their diplomas to the cheers of family and friends. The Rose Ceremony followed. This Pine School tradition allows each member of the graduating Class to give a single rose to a person that has helped them immensely in their journey. Paired with a beautiful song performed by Sophomore, Chloe Janson, this touching moment left no dry eye in the house. This sentimental and meaningful expression of gratitude was a perfect way for the Class of 2016 to deliver and express their thanks and love to the recipients. With tassels now on the left and diplomas in their hands, the Seniors made their way to the courtyard to toss their caps, the last step of Graduation. Thus, with the colorful caps (adorned with the various college logos students had been accepted to) flying through the sky, the memorable ceremony came to a close. Evening of Academic Excellence 2016 The Pine School community joined for an opportunity to recognize and honor those students who excelled on academic fronts during the 2015-2016 school year. ldquoTonight, we aim to acknowledge excellence, rdquo shared K-12 Director Nathan Washer. ldquoThe students who will be recognized this evening have demonstrated work ethic and dedication exemplifying academic distinction. rdquo ldquoStudents, your teachers, parents and family are proud of you, rdquo added Head of School Phyllis Parker. ldquoStudying at TPS is not easy and we expect much from each of you. Your achievements in the classrooms, the art studios, and the playing fields all exemplify the excellence we ask for and received. rdquo ldquoBook awards are for juniors and are given by colleges and universities to help cultivate interest and provide name recognition, rdquo summed up Director of College Counseling Janet Pacifico. ldquoCriteria vary from leadership, activities, writing, intellectual engagement and commitment to the community. rdquo Brown University - Olivia Wilson Dartmouth College - Samantha Els Sewanee - Emma Berkenblit Johns Hopkins University - Luke Rica University of Pennsylvania - Hannah Oenbrink Harvard University - Ali Walker Agnes Scott College - Bella Fucigna Rollins College - Alex Cleveland Boston College - Samantha Meltzer National AP Scholars Niya Adlersberg Anna Perelli-Minetti Jackie Steinhauer AP Scholar with Honors Olivia Brogdon AP Scholar with Distinction Grace Baum English Awards 9th Grade - Anna McGovern 10th Grade - Claire Barber 11th Grade - Emma Berkenblit 12th Grade - Katherine McGovern Pat Stuart English Award ndash Philippa Parnevik Math Awards 9th Grade - Gabe Tettamanti 10th Grade - Celia Walsh 11th Grade - Ali Walker 12th Grade - Grace Baum Eulerrsquos Award of Mathematics Achievement - Mia Isdaner Science Awards 9th Grade - Nicole Malecka 10th Grade - Alex Starkand 11th Grade - Hannah Oenbrink 12th Grade - Anna Perelli-Minetti The Jonas Salk Science Award - Ali Walker World Language Awards 9th Grade - Noah Kalter 10th Grade - Drew Aaron 11th Grade - Alex Cleveland 12th Grade - Lillie Miller Jose Marti World Language Award - Milann Cox History Awards 9th Grade - Aaron Chimelis 10th Grade - Melissa Coolidge 11th Grade - Olivia Wilson 12th Grade - Olivia Brogdon Hugh Willoughby History Award - Lillie Miller Performing Arts Awards 10th Grade Vocal Award - Emily Smith 11th Grade Vocal Award - Greyson Phillips 12th Grade Vocal Award - Marco Lahmar. 9th Grade Instrumental Award - Matthew Powers 10th Grade Instrumental Award - Alex Wood 11th Grade Instrumental Award - Nicholas Leonard Visual Arts Awards 9th Grade - Ryan Ehrlich 10th Grade - Nicole Cappellino 11th Grade - Chris Hong 12th Grade - Yvonne Zhou Digital Art Award ndash Drew Starr Publication Award - Ali McClimond High School Drama Award - Ryan Chimelis Ernie amp Helen Berlin Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts - Emily Rynasko Service and Spirit Award - Ali Denney Community Achievement Awards 9th Grade - Aaron Chimelis 10th Grade - Claire Barber 11th Grade - Clark Mortell 12th Grade - Milann Cox ldquoThe Pine Schoolrsquos Prefect Program drives the importance of student-led leadership, rdquo shared K-12 Assistant Director Garry Sullivan. ldquoThese students take on an unique responsibility in truly driving the culture and commitment of involvement at our School. rdquo Prefects and Deputy Prefects for 2016-17 School Year Head Prefects Clark Mortell and Maryn Washer Ambassador Prefects Prefect: Ali Walker Deputy: Melissa Coolidge Outreach Prefects Prefect: Isabella Fucigna Deputy: Claire Barber Student Life Prefects Prefect: Luke Rica Deputy: Christopher Textor Environmental Prefects Prefect: Erin Spellman Deputy: Drew Aaron Communications Prefects Prefect: Alexandra Cleveland Deputy: Ali McClimond U-Knight Prefects Prefect: Nicholas Mandly Deputy: Claire Pittman Fine Arts Prefects Prefect: Olivia Wilson Deputy: Chloe Janson Athletic Leadership Prefects Prefect: Sam Els Deputy: John LaCorte Academic Achievement Awards ldquoThis award signifies a student who has a genuine love of learning, one who demonstrates a passion for all subjects and very characteristically takes their inquiry to the next level, including a seriousn ess of purpose, adding contributions to each class and demonstrating sophistication of thinking, rdquo shared Washer. 9th Grade - Gabe Tettamanti 10th Grade - Maddy Minelli 11th Grade - Ali Walker 12th Grade - Olivia Brogdon Lifer Award (ldquoA Knight since Kindergartenrdquo) - Callum Brown ldquoThe Headmasterrsquos Award is given to the Senior who is an outstanding role model in academic, spiritual, and arts and athletic areas and who positively influences both faculty and students on a consistent basis, rdquo said Parker. Headmasterrsquos Award - Niya Adlersberg ldquoThe Potsdam Award is the highest award given at TPS. This student has shown exemplary academic, spiritual, and athletic leadership in both the classroom and on the playing field, rdquo shared Parker. Potsdam Award - Robert Camp Athletics Honored With A Number Of Recognitions The Pine School recently received an impressive range of Athletic honors including three student-athletes being named as TC Palmrsquos Athlete of the Year. ldquoI cannot express how ecstatic I am over the fact that a small school like ours can produce so many fine student-athletes, rdquo shared Athletic Director Matt Sofarelli. Senior Ali Denney (Volleyball) and Sophomores Claire Barber (Cross Country) amp Garrett Barber (Golf) each earned the title of being named Athlete of the Year by TC Palm PrepZone while two additional Pine School athletes were nominated for this honor - Bella Fucigna (Girls Track) and Chase Hyland (Boys Cross Country). Additionally, Seniors Niya Adlersberg and Bobby Camp were both also selected as All-Around Athletes of the Year for The Pine School. The announcement was made during a special awards ceremony held in Fort Pierce and included nominees from all Treasure Coast schools regardless of size. Additionally, Middle School was awarded the MCAC Championship trophy which is based on a point system between schools in the Mid Coast Athletic Conference. The winner is calculated through standings for every sport at the Middle School level. ldquoI am extremely proud of the success that The Pine School has had athletically and look forward to even more success in the future, rdquo summed up Sofarelli. Students Graduate Year-Long Leadership Program Leadership has always been a strong component of The Pine Schoolrsquos approach to education. This year, five Pine School students (Julie Afshar, Melissa Coolidge, Erin Spellman, C. J. Walsh, amp Alex Wood) participated in Martin Youth Leadership. ldquoSince 2007 The Pine School has participated in the Martin Youth Leadership Program each year, rdquo shared Director of Admission Beth Lettengarver who served as both The Pine Schoolrsquos liaison and a member of the Youth Leadership planning committee. ldquoIt has proven to be such a great opportunity for our students to not only develop leadership skills, but to learn about our community and get to know students from all over Martin County. rdquo Hosted by the Martin CountyStuart Chamber of Commerce, the year-long (a full day each month) program explores different components of life in Martin County while focusing on ways to get more involved and serve as a community leader. ldquoMartin Youth Leadership has, first and foremost, given me the experience and confidence to be comfortable leading a group of people, rdquo shared rising Junior Melissa Coolidge. ldquoIt has also prepared me to be a better leader as an upperclassman because the program has made me more confident and has taught me how to use my skills to work with a group to reach a common goal. rdquo Honors Assemblies Recognize Student Achievements The Pine School celebrated all of the various academic, artistic, and athletic achievements of students through individual focused Honors Assemblies for 3-5 Grade and Middle School. ldquoWe take this time to celebrate our collective passion to educate and raise young men and women, who will become our hope for the future, and ultimately, adults that the world can and will depend on, rdquo shared K-12 Director Nathan Washer. ldquoHonor, integrity, accountability, a strong work ethic and the encouragement to achieve onersquos personal best are all important parts of our core curriculum and everyday activities at The Pine School. rdquo 3rd Grade - Shelby Carlstrom 4th Grade - Clark Stroh 5th Grade - Mac Cummings 6th Grade - Riley Van Suetendael 7th Grade - Rachel Goldman 8th Grade - Toby Tettamanti 3rd Grade - Madeline McElroy 4th Grade - Philip Harris 5th Grade - Lilly Parr 6th Grade - Ava Burke 7th Grade - Ana Torchia 8th Grade - Zachary Ehrlich 6th Grade - Stella Betancourt 7th Grade - Liam Fitz 8th Grade - Maddy McDonald 3rd Grade - Christina Shute 4th Grade - Reese Habicht 5th Grade - Fiona Ankrom 3rd Grade - Ryann McLeod 4th Grade - Bella Krastel 5th Grade - Kate Parr 6th Grade - Ava Burck 7th Grade - Jack Squier 3rd Grade - Brody Metzger 4th Grade - Brock MacArthur 5th Grade - Grace Kennedy 6th Grade - Lawson Mcleod 7th Grade - Gracie Hampton 8th Grade - Chloe Munson 3rd Grade - Lili Krastel 4th Grade - Caroline Smith 5th Grade - Derek Paredes 6th Grade - Carolyn Smith 7th Grade - Faith Hill 8th Grade - Maria Di Egidio 3rd Grade - Gabby Benedetti 4th Grade - Jackson Smith 5th Grade - Sterling Pearson 6th Grade - Kiele Mader 7th Grade - Teagan Habicht 8th Grade - Emma Subin 6th Grade - Hannah Squier 7th Grade - Dylan Tuchon 8th Grade - Gabriela Keys 7th Grade - Carly Collins and Aubee Billie 3rd Grade - Isabela Adler 4th Grade - Campbell McCarthy 5th Grade - Sandy Hardin 6th Grade - Reece Slater and Celia Wilson 7th Grade - Jack Stracuzzi and Ashley Duke 8th Grade - James Hemmes and Claire Schirmer 3rd Grade - Ryann McLeod amp Jace Jodzio 4th grade - Reese Habicht amp Teddy Thompson 5th Grade - Lauren Duke amp Shiv Patel 6th Grade - Michael Di Egidio and Andie Smith 7th Grade - Liam Fitz and Olivia Bertolo 8th Grade - Addison Textor and Aliya French Outstanding Safety Patroller - Julia Glasco (5th Grade) 6th Grade - John Killgore and Lily Cave 7th Grade - Finley Foster and Teagan Hab icht 8th Grade - Jet Jones and Callie Hardin 6th Grade - Eva Sullivan and Joshua LaCorte 7th Grade - Aubee Billie and Tate Small 8th Grade - Anna Karavangelos and William Baratta 3rd Grade - Luke Altschuler amp Kinslee Ewing 4th grade - Jake Kroeger amp Bella Krastel 5th Grade - Aiden Skelly amp Sandy Hardin Spirit Of Learning Award - Zoe Freedman (5th Grade) Middle School Environmental Steward Award - Allison Sanchez Pine Scholarship - Lucas Pereira ldquoPine Scholarships have been offered to new and returning students in the rising 9th grade since 2008,rdquo shared Director of Admission Beth Lettengarver. ldquo Award winners must be capable of exceptional academic work, have a strong track record of achievement, and distinguish themselves in the arts, athletics, community service and leadership. rdquo Exceptional Student Award - 6th Grade - Hannah Squier 7th Grade - Dylan Tuchon Ashley Carroll Writing Award - Sarah Abraham Dale Hudson Community Service Award - Ryan Renz Jeff Bruner Athletic Award - Jack Posey Athletic Maturity - Hallie Isdaner Arthur A. Smith Spiritual Award - Gabriela Keyes Academic Maturity - Lucas Pereira Headmaster Award - Maddy McDonald (8th Grade) ldquoThis award is given to that 8th grade student who is an outstanding role model in academic, spiritual, and athletic areas, and who positively influences both faculty and students alike on a daily basis, rdquo shared Head of School Phyllis Parker. New Board Faculty Members Announced The Pine School is proud to welcome the following Board and Faculty members into our School community. quotThese additions, on top of our already stellar group of faculty and leacdership, represent significant moves in continuing to make The Pine School the strongest school it can be, quot shared Head of School Phyllis Parker. Booster Club Golf Tournament Success The 17th Annual Pine School Booster Club Golf Tournament was recently held at the Hobe Sound Golf Club. A total of 60 golfers teed up and were treated to some amazing weather. ldquoWe had an incredible day and it was wonderful to have Freddie Jacobson play in support of the School, rdquo shared Director of Development Kelly Hilton Green. Winning Team (Low Net Score) - Ed Armstrong, Michael Ferrera Snr., Mike Ferrera, amp Tony Kalil Winning Team (Low Gross Score) - Wendell Cave, Ralph Dakin, Sean Dakin, amp Andie Smith Longest Drive - Ed Armstrong Closest to the Pin - Andie Smith Putting Contest - Ralph Dakin Thank you to Title Sponsors Florida Living Realty and The Jacobson Family. The Parnevik family generously sponsored golf carts for the day. Thanks also to Tom Yeager and his team at Hobe Sound Golf Club for their incredible hospitality. The Pine School Tops Great Give Locally The Pine School would like to extend huge thanks to everyone who contributed in making the Great Give a truly GREAT day for the School. 119 donations were received totaling 118,975 (more than doubling last year39s total). This firmly placed The Pine School at the top of both the Martin and Palm Beach County totals (with over 500 non-profits participating). quotThe support for The Pine School from our families and friends has been phenomenal - we set ourselves some tough goals in terms of this years event and achieved them all, quot shared Director of Development Kelly Hilton-Green. Blue Wins Back Title At Annual Field Day The Pine School held itrsquos annual Field Day and though both Blue amp Gold fought fiercely through a wide range of contests - from an obstacle course to the infamous tug-of-war - Blue was victorious and took back the trophy Gold earned last year. ldquoField Day represents the closeness of our School community in so many positive ways, rdquo shared Head of School Phyllis Parker. The day also provided an opportunity to celebrate faculty in a number of ways. Tamara Litterick and Dina Scellato were named as Teachers of the Year. The Parent Association also named the recipients of the Professional Development Scholarship Awards - Robert Ankrom, Susan Buys, Ariel Chimelis, Kristen Davis, Karlheinz Haas, Justine Habicht, Tamara Litterick, Jennifer Metzger, Steve Naumann, and Nathan Washer. Recycled Runway Showcases Fashion Art The Pine Schoolrsquos art students jump started Earth Day celebrations with another installment of their annual Recycled Runway fashion show. This Visual Art Department tradition challenges students to create designs around otherwise disposed of materials. The event has become more innovative through the years and this year was no exception. The show became a school-wide affair with Kindergarten through Fifth Grade lining the runway to enjoy the show and even a few of our younger Knights serving as models for the many unique creations. ldquoThe engineering and design aspect of the runway show is an integral part of our studio art classes, rdquo shared art teacher Maria Miele. ldquoI love that our community looks forward to seeing the show and truly appreciate the efforts of all involved. rdquo Track Field Wins Big At District Championships Competing against schools that have thirty kids, the seven-strong Boys Team earned a District Runner-Up Title. Team members shined in snagging Individual District Championships as well - Kurtis Thornton 3916 won every event he competed in - Long Jump, Triple Jump, 100m Hurdles, amp 300m Hurdles Chase Hyland 3917 won every event he competed in - 800m, 1600m, amp 3200m Bella Fucigna 3917 - Pole Vault Claire Barber 3918 - 1600m Annelise Romero 3917 - 300m hurdles quotDespite some challenges this small but mighty team once again showed up in force, quot shared Coach Ashley Jenkins. Senior Athletes Sign To Division 1 Schools A special community meeting ceremony was held to recognize the four Pine School Senior Athletes that have signed to compete at the Division 1 level in their respective college choices. Ali Denney has signed with the University of South Carolina to play Beach Volleyball. Ali is a four-year Varsity letter winner and has been honored as a two-time MVP, a four-time All-Area team member, and holds practically every Pine School Volleyball record. Jake Holt will be playing Golf for Siena College. Jake is a four-year Varsity letter winner, holds The Pine School 9-hole record for 36.2, has been named an All-Area team member for past three years, and has been named by TCPalm as a two-time MVP. Marco Lahmar is attending the University of New Mexico to play Golf. Marco is a three-time Regional Champion and has been ranked in the Top Ten in France Nationally for under 18. Caroline Schirmer has signed with Auburn for Swimming. Caroline is a three-year Varsity swimmer, has qualified for States the past four years, placed 8th or better all four years, is an Academic All-American, and holds both the 200 and 500 freestyle records for The Pine School. quotThe Pine School faculty, staff and administration are extremely proud of these four athletes, rdquo shared Athletic Director Matt Sofarelli. ldquoWe wish them good luck and thank them for representing our school with dignity, dedication and integrity on and off the field. quot Green School Of Quality Third Year In A Row For the third year in a row, The Pine School has been named as a Green School of Quality. This prestigious distinction is named by Florida Atlantic University and the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center. The recognition, which highlights various efforts by a school to demonstrate a commitment to strong Earth-friendly practices and sustainability, is awarded annually following a thorough review process. Spearheaded by Middle School Science teacher Tessie Kerslake, The Pine Schoolrsquos commitment to recycling, a community garden, and itrsquos annual recycled runway art show were all contributing factors in this honor being bestowed. ldquoSpecial congratulations should go to the Environmental Prefect committee lead by President Emily Ryanasko, rdquo shared Kerslake. ldquoWe want to encourage TPS community to continue to think and live Green. rdquo Pine School Celebrates Honors Society Inductees The Pine School held special ceremonies to induct students into the National Honors Society and National Junior Honors Society this week. ldquoThe Pine School looks to these deserving students to be our future leaders here and we know they will accomplish for our school and local community, rdquo shared NJHS Sponsor Tessie Kerslake. Those students inducted into the National Honors Society are: Benjamin Aaron, Drew Aaron, Samar Ahmed, Claire Barber, Garrett Barber, Kylin Cao, Melissa Coolidge, Chris Hong, Mia Isdaner, Chloe Janson, John LaCorte, Marco Lahmar, Nicholas Leonard, Grace Ma, Sabrina Matos, Ottie McCullum, Madison Minelli, Colby Mortell, Claire Pittman, Grace Pittman, Kayla Prolow, Sophia Siegel, Alex Starkand, Christopher Textor, Madeleine Uible, Celia-Jean Walsh, Alex Wood, and Jennifer Yang. Those students inducted into the National Junior Honors Society are: Ryan Decina, Rachel Goldman, Gracie Hampton, Faith Hill, Matilda Small, Jack Squier, Ana Torchia, and Stephen Weller. Pine School Announces Million Dollar Gift The Pine School is excited to announce that it is the recipient of an anonymous 1,000,000 gift towards the Capital Campaign. The Schoolrsquos uKnight Campaign continues to be successful in efforts to complete a multi-use space. The gift moves total donations and pledges to nearly 70 of the Campaign Goal. quotThe best part of reaching this benchmark is that we hope to begin the long, involved process of adding to our site plan with the Martin County Board of Commissioners as early as this summer, quot shared Director of Developmet Kelly Hilton-Green. quotI know I speak for Chairs Don Mader and Ramsey Small when I say that we are feeling extremely positive about the efforts so far and thank those families that have stepped forward to support the vision of the School, quot added Head of School Phyllis Parker. Students Honored With Congressional Awards Mary Powers (3917) earned the Congressional Award Gold Medal Hannah Oenbrink (3917) and Alex Wood (3918) earned the Congressional Award Silver Medal. ldquoThe young people who are recognized for Congressional Medals are the leaders of tomorrow and understand the importance of personal improvement and service to our communities, rdquo summed up Head of School Phyllis Parker who attended the ceremony along with Congressman Patrick E. Murphy. Track Team To Compete On ESPN Eleven members of The Pine Schoolrsquos track team have qualified to participate in the prestigious Pepsi Track Relay Track amp Field Meet held at the University of Florida March 31st-April 2nd. Those competing are Niya Adlersberg, Jonathan Atz, Claire Barber, Callum Brown, Bella Fucigna, Chase Hyland, Tori Melby, Annelise Romero, Erin Spellman, Christopher Textor, and Kurtis Thornton. quotI am very excited for these athletes to be selected for such an incredible opportunity, quot shared Track Coach Ashley Jenkins. The entire meet will be available on the SEC ESPN network. While there isnrsquot an available breakdown of exactly what events the network will air, all event times are listed below. Junior Chase Hyland will compete in the Elite Invite Mile - with only 18 chosen to compete from hundreds of entries. This race is Friday 8:10pm and will be aired in itrsquos entirety. 5:00pm race time: Claire Barber (1600m) 5:30pm: Christopher Textor (1600m) 6:00pm: Annelise Romero (100m) 6:30pm: Kurtis Thornton (110mH) 6:50pm: Claire Barber (800m) 7:20pm: Chase Hyland amp Christopher Textor (800m) 7:50pm: Erin Spellman (3200m) 8:30pm: Chase Hyland (3200m) 10:00am start time: Kurtis Thornton (Triple Jump), Jonathan Atz (High Jump), Bella Fucigna (Pole Vault) 1:00pm: FINALS of 110mH - If Qualifies 1:15pm: FINALS of 100m - If Qualifies 8:10pm: Chase (Invite Elite 1600m) Race will be fully covered on ESPN 9:00am start time: Girls 4x400m Relay (Tori Spellman, Annelise Romero, Niya Adlersberg, amp Claire Barber) 9:45am: Boys 4x400m Relay (Chase Hyland, Callum Brown, Kurtis Thornton, amp Christopher Textor) 5:25pm: FINALS of Girls 4x400m Relay - If Qualify 5:35pm: FINALS of Boys 4x400m Relay - If Qualify 5th Grade Class Has Special Visitor Lisa Vrana and Charles Wardrsquos 5th Grade English class were visited by Park Vista High School senior Mikal Bartosik. Bartosik has received attention after a video of her asking a student with special needs to prom went viral. The 5th Graders found a special connection with this local story after reading the book ldquoWonderrdquo by R. J. Palacio - a story which revolves around a child with special needs. To bridge the connection, the entire 5th Grade class wrote individual letters to Bartosik to share their feelings and to show support for her actions. Accompanied by Park Vista Principal Reggie Myers and her cheerleading coach Jeanne Ladner, Bartosik expressed her thanks and fielded questions from the students. The class gifted Bartosik with a copy of ldquoWonderrdquo signed by each of them. ldquoMikal really made a huge impact with our students, rdquo Vrana shared. History Teacher Releases Book On Indian River Lagoon History teacher Nathaniel Osborn has just celebrated the release of his book Indian River Lagoon: An Environmental History. A special Book Release Party on Friday, March 11 7pm at the U. S. Sailing Center in Jensen Beach. ldquoWorking on this project was a rich and deeply satisfying, rdquo shared Osborn. ldquoI am flattered by the reception the book has received thus far. rdquo Osborn also coaches the Pine Schoolrsquos Varsity Sailing Team, contributed to efforts in having The Pine School named a Green School in Martin County and was recently named as the Chairman of Martin Countyrsquos Preservation Board. ldquoThere are a lot of reasons to be discouraged about the long-term outlook for this peninsula, rdquo summed up Osborn. ldquoThis book is part of my contribution to promote efforts to protect what remains. rdquo Senior Wins Vocal Competition Senior Emily Rynasko has won 1st Place at the quotWatch A Rising Starquot Vocal Competition. Competing against 26 of the top student performers from Martin amp Palm Beach Counties, Emily secured her title in the finals after singing a solo number and a duet. Emily was the recent star of The Pine Schoolrsquos annual musical ldquoLegally Blonderdquo and has performed professionally with the Maltz Jupiter Theater. 1st place comes with a 5,000 award and Emily will be asked back to sing the opening number at next yearrsquos competition. Debate Team Travels To Harvard All ten members of The Pine Schoolrsquos debate team traveled to participate in the Congress Debate at the Harvard National Forensics Tournament, one of the most prestigious tournaments in all of the national high school competitions. Our team gained a lot of experience in policies that are very current within our society, rdquo shared debate team sponsor and English teacher Ashley Jenkins. ldquoTheir strong character represented The Pine School well every step of the way during our trip. rdquo The team submitted and debated three original bills (removing quotGodquot from the Pledge, a bill to ban for-profit prisons, and the mandating of payment to college athletes). These bills were among eight original bills that the team wrote, and were chosen to submit for the Harvard tournament. ldquoThe competition level was exceptional, rdquo shared sophomore Christopher Textor. ldquoThe experience has really provided me with the tools to move forward from this in meaningful ways. rdquo ldquoThe trip really made me realize what a great Pine School family I am part of, rdquo added sophomore Sophia Siegel. The team39s season is now over but there is already talk of attending the tournament at Stanford next fall. The team is also in the process of gathering material for jury selection next week for their recreation of the Netflix documentary quotMaking A Murdererquot. Students Support Local Non-Profit The Pine School39s Outreach Prefect Committee led a successful campaign to collect t-shirts that were delivered to Can We Help, Inc. - a local non-profit that strives to provide meals and clothing for the area39s homeless. ldquoI believe that it is important to help those in our community, and supporting this organization seemed like the perfect opportunity, rdquo shared junior Bella Fucigna. ldquoI was thrilled to see that The Pine School community made such an enormous effort to support this cause, and I know their efforts will be much appreciated. rdquo Hundreds of shirts were delivered in the Schoolrsquos ongoing efforts to partner with Can We Help. Spanish Students Visit El Sol Lillian Novoarsquos Spanish IV, V amp AP students traveled to practice their language skills through interview sessions with Hispanic members of the El Sol center. El Sol is a community resource center in Jupiter that, among other things, works with Hispanic members of the community to find suitable employment while becoming more acclimated to life in the United States. Students met in small groups with El Sol workers to ask a series of questions. ldquoI want to go back again soon, rdquo shared junior Samantha Els. ldquoI even got the chance to talk with my interviewee about our mutual interest in soccer. rdquo ldquoThe students had a one of a kind learning experience, rdquo summed up Novoa. ldquoThey enjoyed learning about other members in their community. Thier interest and compassion was evident from the very start. rdquo Music and Art Students Honored The Pine Schoolrsquos Fine Arts Department received exciting new about honors recognizing students of music, art amp photography. In music, 12 TPS students were nominated and chosen to participate along with the finest student instrumentalists in grades 7-12 from Martin, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River Counties as part of the 2016 Indian River State College 4-County Honor Band Festival. In just 3 rehearsals, over 3 consecutive days, students worked very hard to put together an amazing program of standard and modern music under the direction of the finest guest conductors in the state. 9-12 Jazz Band - Nicholas Leonard 11-12 Concert Band - Samantha Meltzer 9-10 Concert Band - Noah Kalter, Jordan Pearl, Matthew Powers, Evan Shute, Philip Upton, Celia Walsh and Alex Wood 7-8 Concert Band - William Baratta, Claire Schirmer and Toby Tettamanti quotThis year39s Honor band experience was one for the books, rdquo shared Music Director Ben Hylton. ldquoThe amount of learning that took place over the course of just 3 days was astounding. This exemplifies the level of commitment from our top music students who take music study seriously and have lots of fun along the wayquot Additionally, 9 Art students were recognized by the Regional Scholastic Art Awards. Students who earn a Silver Key or a Gold Key will be displayed at the regional exhibit at Armory Art Center, opening March 5th at 1pm. Juliette Afshar - Silver Key Olivia Brogdon - Honorable Mention Ryan Chimelis - Gold Key and Honorable Mention Phillippa Parnevik - Gold Key amp Silver Key Kalen Rossario - Gold Key and Honorable Mention Emily Rynasko - Gold Key Rebecca Wikell - Silver Key and Honorable Mention Olivia Wilson - Gold Key Wenjie Zhou - Honorable Mention ldquoI39m thrilled and so excited for our kids, rdquo summed up art teacher Maria Miele. ldquoThis is my favorite time of year for these art students and it validates that we are doing the right things in our visual art classes. rdquo English Students Speak With Author Ashley Jenkinrsquos senior Literature class had the unique opportunity to speak with author Jean Hegland through a special Skype session. The class had recently read Heglandrsquos novel Into The Forest. ldquoI have always wanted to teach this novel, rdquo shared Jenkins. It thought that senior Literature would be the perfect class, as they are on the edge of adulthood and finding out about who they are as individuals - much like the main characters in the novel. rdquo In addition to allowing students to ask questions, Hegland also offered Jenkins advice throughout the reading of the novel - sharing thoughts on how to field class discussions around some of the controversial events within the novel. ldquoThis experience showed me that it is tough to really know what the author is thinking or is trying to imply to the reader as we draw conclusions based on our own experiences, rdquo shared senior Mia Isdaner. ldquoIt was neat to be able to share our own inferences, and open her eyes to different outlooks on certain symbols in the book that she had not even thought of before. rdquo Students Attend Plein Air Arts Day Eight Pine School art students were selected to participate in Plein Air Arts Day, an interactive event hosted by the Martin County Arts Council and held in Memorial Park, Downtown Stuart. The day included opportunities for the students to work with working artists in their fields of interest while also gaining advice from artists in other various mediums. ldquoIt was nice to have a day where we can explore our talents while meeting and learning from established artists, rdquo shared sophomore Nicole Cappelleno. ldquoI was able to ask what life is like being a full-time photographer, rdquo added junior Rebecca Wikell. ldquoWe were also given great advice on college to pursue becoming professional artists. rdquo In addition to plenty of time to work on pieces and learn from the mentor artists, the day also included a workshop introduction by artist and former Arts Council Board Chair, Lisa Young. ldquoI always tell students that they always benefit from being exposed to more art, artists and teachers, rdquo said art and photography teacher Maria Miele. ldquoOpportunities like this give students a unique opportunity to learn from professional artists, rdquo summed up Ary Department Head Steve Naumann. ldquoMany of the students are being exposed to media that is new to them. This, coupled with subject matter that is outside of their normal day-to-day classroom environment, helps in developing a well-rounded visual artist. rdquo 100 Years of Cars Triumph The Pine Schoolrsquos 9th annual 100 Years of Cars car show was a tremendous success. Building on a wildly successful 2015 event, and bolstered by a picture-perfect day, over 1,300 visitors attended. ldquoWe are thrilled with the turnout for this yearrsquos car show, it was an incredible success, rdquo shared Director of Development Kelly Hilton-Green. This yearrsquos event saw a 20 increase in car registrations - representing an impressive diversity of showcased cars. Funds raised will support The Pine Schoolrsquos Patriot Scholarship, available for students of veterans or active military personnel. Thank you to our event committee: Ed Davies, Rocky Grady, Bruce MacDonald, Mark Newman, John Payson, and Michael McReynolds. The Pine School would like to also extend special thanks to our Title Sponsor - Audi of Stuart as well as our team of generous event sponsors - Ferrari Maserati Palm Beach, Matilda39s, Southeastern Printing, Wells Fargo, Abbot Downing, Mark and Shari Newman, Palm Beach International Raceway, Wallace Automotive Group, and Rocky amp Henry Grady. The Pine School is already looking forward to celebrating the 10th Anniversary of 100 Years of Cars on The Pine School is thrilled to have hosted this community event for the past nine years, and is already working towards our 10th Anniversary event to be held on January 14, 2017. Happy Holidays from The Pine School Happy Holidays from The Pine School The faculty and staff are so grateful that you entrust your children with us each day. Please enjoy our holiday video and we hope that each and every person is enriched by time with family and friends this holiday season. Student Talent Shines at Winter Concerts The Pine School was treated to two consecutive nights of student talent as both K-5 and 6-12 showcased the wide range of the Schoolrsquos performing arts offerings during their annual Winter Concerts. ldquoIt is amazing how talented our students are, rdquo shared Head of School Phyllis Parker. The K-5 Concert included vocal, instrumental and dance numbers led by John Barnes (K-5 Music Director), Kate Roach (Dance), and Jodi Hirth (Kindergarten music instructor). ldquoThe annual Holiday Concert is a snapshot of what we do each day music, rdquo shared Barnes. ldquoTime is spent on learning about rhythm, melody, harmony and form in a collaborative setting. rdquo The 6-12 Concert, under the direction of Ben Hylton, highlighted various unique musical groups including Knights of Steel, jazz combo, chamber ensemble, and 67 and Middle School bands. John Barnes debuted the small but impressive 6-12 Choir. As an added bonus, K-12 Director joined the chamber ensemble as a guest conductor and Director of Communications helped narrate the show-closing ldquoTwas The Night Before Christmasrdquo. ldquoThese performances stand as a testament to the hard work and commitment of both students and faculty involved, rdquo summed up Head of Fine Arts Steve Naumann.