On Friday, Pine River's 4th graders took a trip to Lansing, where they explored the Michigan State Capitol. They also traveled through history as they toured the five floors of the Michigan History Museum.
The Pine River students had a great time this week enjoying a few days of sunshine, warmer temperatures, and snow. They worked together to build snowmen and horses, making the most of the winter weather.
We are excited to announce that Isabelle, Aubrey, and Amelia from Pine River Elementary have won the Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition Patriotic Art Contest! Their artwork stood out and earned them the most votes. As a reward, they each received a $25 gift card to Pizza Sam's. Their beautiful creations were also displayed at Pizza Sam’s for all to see.
February 17th is National Random Acts of Kindness Day! It’s a day to encourage spreading kindness and paying it forward. Our Pine River Lancers demonstrate respect, responsibility, and kindness every day, and now we’re putting it on display. This week, students will have the chance to choose an act of kindness from a list in their classroom or find their own way to help. Afterward, they can add their action to our large poster, showcasing the many ways we spread kindness within our Pine River Family. Thank you, Monique, for helping teach our students how to show random acts of kindness!
We had the pleasure of welcoming Mr. Hale to Pine River Elementary today. The students enjoyed showing him what they’ve been learning in the classroom. Thank you, Mr. Hale, for your visit!
Mrs. Clements' 5th-grade class has been working hard on writing informational essays, where they research and become experts on a topic. This project helps them strengthen their writing, critical thinking, and communication skills as they learn to present information to an audience.
Mr. Jerashen is guiding Pine River’s 5th grade students through the exciting world of music! He’s teaching them how to play recorders and read music by breaking it down step by step. From writing out the counts to clapping, singing, and saying the notes—he’s making learning fun and interactive! Thanks, Mr. Jerashen, for inspiring the next generation of musicians!
Congratulations to the Pine River Elementary Lancer Leaders of January! These students have been recognized for demonstrating safety, respect, and responsibility.
January has been a creative month at Pine River during art extension time! Our talented third graders have been bringing winter birch forests to life with vibrant oil pastels, while the fourth graders are starting their weaving projects, creating beautiful textures and patterns. Meanwhile, the fifth graders dive into animal portraits. A big thank you to Mr. VanCise for guiding and inspiring our young artists!
Cheering on the fifth grade Battle of the Books team who will compete in the Penultimate Battle this afternoon from 4:30 - 5:30 pm. This team represents one of ten teams who made it to this level of competition. The top two teams from this evening's battle will move onto the Championship Battle. Good luck!
Brad Blanchard and members from the Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalition presented on Flag Etiquette to Pine River Elementary students. The students learned a lot and are grateful for the new information.
Students in Mrs. Shunn's fourth grade classroom at Pine River Elementary created a 10 minute play as a culminating project after completing their literature circle book. They shared key events from their book, Tuck Everlasting, and presented the play to their classmates.
The BC/PR PTO purchased snow toys for students to use during recess. The purchase was perfect timing as it snowed the very next day. The Pine River Elementary students enjoyed building different snow structures on the last day before break.
Congratulations to Pine River Elementary's December Lancer Leader Superstars!
Pine River 3rd graders had an AWESOME time at Grace A. Dow Library today! Students toured the library, learned about how the fiction and non-fiction sections are organized, participated in a scavenger hunt, and even got to pick out a new book to take home. Thanks to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this trip!
Pine River Elementary 3rd graders enjoyed participating in holiday dress up!
On Saturday, Pine River Go Bots participated in the FIRST Lego League at Freeland Middle School. The group learned a tremendous amount and took 19 out of 37 teams! The team looks forward to participating next year.
Congratulations to the Pine River Elementary Lancer Leaders for the month of December! Students have been recognized for being safe, respectful and responsible.
Fifth grade students in Miss Hannah's classroom enjoyed a Read In on Tuesday before Thanksgiving.
In celebration of Kindness Week, during recess fourth grade students at Pine River Elementary decorated the sidewalk with words and images of kindness.
