Pine Hill CSA Weekly Newsletter

What’s Happening on the Hill

March 28 & 29
MCAS, Grade 3 (ELA)

March 30 & 31
MCAS, Grade 4 (ELA)

April 4 & 5
MCAS, Grade 5 (ELA)

April 6
Early Release Day, 11:15 a.m. dismissal

April 10
Pine Hill Swap Shop
Drop off Donations April 8 & 9

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

What You Need To Know

ImprovBoston at Pine Hill

ImprovBoston visited Pine Hill for two shows on Friday, March 18th. The theme of each show was Improv for Inclusion: Acceptance and Support. The students were engaged from the very beginning, helping craft and shape each scenario, resulting in hilarious and spontaneous dialogue. Learn more about the program

The performers demonstrated how to resolve conflicts in a peaceful and respectful manner, all woven into hilarious scenes. The themes of positivity and support for one another left us all feeling uplifted and thinking about ways we are more alike than different!

THANK YOU PARENTS! This program was sponsored by Enrichment and would not be possible without your contributions to the CSA.

The Trial of Anthony Burns

On Wednesday, fifth graders were “transported” back in time to pre-Civil War Boston to learn about the Fugitive Slave Law and the trial by Theater Espresso performers. The show portrays the critical case of runaway slave, Anthony Burns, and his capture and trial in Boston.

Local residents and prominent lawyers defended Burns’ right to freedom, but he was ultimately returned to the South. Upset over this case and others eventually led to the Civil War.

Students were asked to act as “Senators” and decide the fate of the judge who ruled in this case. Be sure to ask your child about the judge!

This historical presentation was made possible through CSA’s Enrichment Program and would not have been possible without the generous donations from parents and guardians like you. Thank you!

Pine Hill Cat Yearbook Submissions

After the success of the Pine Hill Dog Yearbook, the next issue will feature the Pine Hill Cat Yearbook. Students and staff are invited to share a photo of their cat(s). Please include cat name, student name, grade, and teacher. Submissions are due by April 11th, 2022. Email photos to Mr. Randa at randac@doversherborn.org.

How You Can Get Involved

Collecting Item Donations for Raffle Baskets!

We're gearing up for the raffle basket drawing on April 14th, but we need your help!

How It Works
First the CSA organizes donations of basket items. Second, the Pine Hill Community purchases Raffle tickets for each basket, and it culminates with a drawing conducted over the school announcement system! It’s one of the exciting spring events that our kids love!

There are two classes 'sponsoring' each basket. You can donate to whichever baskets you would like to - you can donate to multiple baskets too. There are baskets themed for slime, Legos, Summer, Wizards, Wheels & more!

Once the baskets are complete, they will be on display in the library toward the end of March,

Ways to Donate
• Donate Items to Baskets (you can regift, but only unopened and unused)
• Donate Money (funds will be used to fill some baskets that are low, OR, will be added directly to the fundraiser). Venmo @KatieGarvey27

Any questions, please reach out to Katie Garvey or Molly Cullum at volunteer@pinehillschoolcsa.org.

View Basket Themes and info on the raffle baskets on our website below. We will send an announcement when tickets are available for purchase.

Basket Themes

Spring Cleaning? Save your stuff for the CSA!

In celebration of Earth Month, the CSA will be holding a Pop-up Swap Shop on Sunday, April 10 (think a giant, live "Buy Nothing" event).

Drop off your donations April 8-9.

Pine Hill parents are invited to bring in lightly grow-out-of gear, clothes, home goods, appliances, accessories, toys... whatever needs a new home! Attendees will be able to take whatever they can carry for a small entry fee.

Pine Hill Spirit Store

Get your Pine Hill Promise shirts for every grade plus gear for kids and adults. Every purchase supports the Pine Hill CSA.

*Due to industry-wide supply chain issues, the Promise Tee may vary in color and style from the one featured online.

SHOP NOW

Get the Pine Hill Digital Directory!

Cost: $15
Directly supports curriculum enrichment programs, materials and equipment that improves student learning.

The digital directory may be accessed on any mobile device from the DirectorySpot app or on the DirectorySpot website anytime you need to find class lists or contact information for a classmate, friend, or teacher.

You’ll get an email from Directory Spot within 48-72 hours of placing your order to activate your account.

Order Pine Hill Digital Directory

What’s Happening In Our Community

Girls Lacrosse Registration

Calling all PH Girls Grades 1-5! Register for Spring 2022 Girls Lacrosse! All levels welcome. Season starts March 28th.

Learn more and register: DSGirlsLacrosse.org Questions? dsgirlslacrosse@gmail.com
We can't wait to get outside with you and have some FUN!

Spring Field Hockey Clinics

Register for Spring Field Hockey Clinics for Grades K-5 this April & May. Try field hockey for the first time or dust off your stick to get ready for the Fall! The clinics will take place on Saturdays in April & May: 4/30, 5/7, 5/14 and 5/21 from 1:00-2:30 pm at the DS High School Turf. $40/per clinic - sign up for one, two, three or all four clinics. Questions? Email dsyouthfieldhockey@gmail.com

Register Now

Buy Matilda Tickets

FOTSL Trivia Night

April 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets:
$75 / person

Put on your smarty pants and join us for a return to our fun, annual event at the Sherborn Community Center!
Register Now .

FOTSL Springfest

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled show by local children's musician Stacy Peasley, and a chance to get crafty and munch on a snack!

April 3 at 3 p.m.
Jameson Field

Support the CSA with your Amazon Orders

Shop at smile.amazon.com and choose “Community School Association Inc EIN 04-3302838” as your charitable organization. Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchases to the Pine Hill CSA

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.

Meg Siegal & Brooke Yarborough
2021-2022 CSA Communications Chairs