Get Your Pine Hill Spirit Wear & Holiday Gift Drive is Live!͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
Pine Hill CSA
Pine Hill Elementary School

What’s Happening on the Hill

Wednesday, November 14
Sherborn School Committee
Dover Sherborn Middle School Library
6:30 - 8:30pm

Thursday, November 16
Picture Retakes
8 - 10:30am

Friday, November 17
CSA Fundraiser:
Biryaniz n Breadz

Wednesday, November 22
Early Release Day
7:50 - 11:15am

Planning ahead?
See what the future looks like on our Calendar

 

What You Need to Know

 

Author Suzy Becker Visits 4th Grade!

On Monday, November 6, the 4th-grade class hosted author/illustrator and New Yorker cartoonist Suzy Becker. Suzy shared her writing process, including revisions, sketches, and final art. Students learned how developing a character develops a story. At the end of the presentation, Suzy led the students in a dynamic writer's workshop.

Thank you, parents! This program was sponsored by Enrichment and would not be possible without your contributions to the CSA.

 

NYT Bestselling Author Gregory Mone Conducts Writing Workshops for Pine Hill 5th Graders

On Thursday, November 9, New York Times bestselling author Gregory Mone inspired Pine Hill fifth graders with his writing presentation. Greg shared how planning scavenger hunts for his nieces' and nephews' birthdays led to his first children's book, "Sea of Gold." He described his "sparks" or inspiration for writing, as well as six tips on how to get started with writing a book. Greg also visited each fifth grade classroom to conduct interactive writing workshops with students. 

Thank you, parents! This program was sponsored by Enrichment and would not be possible without your contributions to the CSA.

 

The Holiday Gift Drive is Live!

This holiday season we are excited to launch our 4th Annual Holiday Gift Drive program to fulfill wishes for children in need. Every year, our Pine Hill community responds so generously to the gift drive and we’re truly proud that this has become an annual tradition!

We are partnering again with Project Just Because in Hopkinton, MA and the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) office in Framingham, MA. In addition, this year we’re supporting foster teens in Ascentria’s Unaccompanied Refugee Minor program. There are many local families that need our support.

Specific lists were provided for 15 children from Project Just Because, and DCF has asked for a stuffed animal and board game drive. Ascentria has shared a list of gift cards their teens have requested.

The winter holiday season is a time of year that lends itself so well to teaching our children about the value of giving to others - think about ways to involve your children in this drive. If your family is able to help this year, we thank you. If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out to Royale or Joanna.

Collection deadline: Friday, December 8th

Where: There will be a donation bin in the Pine Hill lobby

Important: We ask that you clearly label the gifts either: DCF or Child #__.

FAQ: Should I wrap the gifts? No. Please leave gifts unwrapped, but the agencies have asked for wrapping paper this year so families wrap the gifts themselves.

Can I donate gently used items? No. Please only donate new items, or we strongly encourage re-gifting of unused items!

How many items can I sign up for? As many as you want!

 HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE SIGN-UP 
 

Pine Hill Spirit Store Closes Soon!

The Pine Hill Spirit Store will be open November 6-15 just in time to gear up for winter and holiday gifts

👕 Show off your Pine Hill pride in style!
👖NEW flannel bottoms added for winter!
🚚 Orders will be delivered directly to your family around the week of 12/11.

 Shop Spirit Wear 

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How You Can Get Involved

 

CSA Fundraiser: Biryaniz n Breadz

On Friday, November 17, the Pine Hill CSA and Biryaniz n Breadz are teaming up for a restaurant fundraiser!

Biryaniz n Breadz in Natick will donate 15% of your meal’s price back to the CSA to raise funds that support Pine Hill’s enrichment programs

📍 This local Natick restaurant is located on 195 W Central Street.

🌶️ They have a wide variety of dishes and mild options, too!

⚠️ Fundraiser is for dine-in and pick-up, it doesn’t include deliver from third-party apps.
💻 When ordering, scroll down to special instructions and enter “Pine Hill CSA” to ensure funds are applied to our fundraiser.
📢 If you order online, enter “Pine Hill CSA” in the Special Instructions section for your last menu item.

📞 If you call or dine-in, be sure to mention “Pine Hill” so funds count towards our fundraiser.

METCO Family Friend

We Need More METCO Family Friends!

Be matched with a Pine Hill student from Boston for the year, and have the opportunity to foster meaningful connections and ensure equitable access to local school-related and town events.

Email Family Friends Co-Chairs

 

What’s Happening in our Community

 

📺Screenagers Under the Influence: Screening & Panel Discussion

November 15, 7 - 8:30 p.m. RSVP here.

🥧FOTSL Friendsgiving at the Library: Sips and Savories

Funds raised from Friendsgiving will support programming and services offered by the Sherborn Library.

November 18, 7-10 p.m. Buy tickets here.

🩸Sherborn Community Center Blood Drive

December 6, 11a.m. - 5:30p.m. Sign up here.

Registrations

⚽Dover Sherborn Soccer Club Spring Soccer

Boys & Girls Grades 3-8 Learn more and register at DS Soccer. Registration closes November 19

🥍DS Spring Boys Lacrosse

Grades 1-8 Learn more and register at DS Lacrosse. Registration closes November 30

📝Volunteers Needed for Sherborn Town Boards & Committees

Various Sherborn Town Boards and Committees are in need of new members including the Personnel Board, Disability Advisory Committee, Elder Housing Committee, Council on Aging and many more. Please contact Diane Moores, Asst. Town Administrator at 508-720-4308 for more information and an application.

 

A note from your CSA Communications team

Our weekly newsletter is sent to contact email addresses for each student. If you change your email address, be sure to update it in the ASPEN system for the school, but also send us an email with your new information.

If you would like to request adding content to this newsletter, please use the form on our website.

If you have questions or suggestions about the newsletter, website, or other Pine Hill CSA communications, please email communications@pinehillschoolcsa.org. 

Joyce Silvia, Courtney Williams & Brooke Yarborough
2023-2024 CSA Communications Chairs

Pine Hill CSA

Pine Hill CSA, PO Box 51, Sherborn, MA 01770, USA

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