Browse past news stories for Pinecrest Elementary School in Pinecrest, CA.

• Pinecrest students get to meet war veterans (The Index-Journal)
  posted on November 12, 2009 at 07:32:47 am
  Students from Miss Cook’s class at Pinecrest Elementary School give cards to veterans during the school’s Veterans Day ceremony. (Staff photo by T.M. James)
• East Lansing schools mull budget reduction plans (Lansing State Journal)
  posted on November 11, 2009 at 09:11:46 am
  EAST LANSING - Michelle Sneathen has been planning on her 9-year-old son, Zachary, walking to Glencairn Elementary School next year when he enters fifth grade.
• Pinecrest, GHS join forces to teach Spanish to students (The Index-Journal)
  posted on November 4, 2009 at 07:31:27 am
  Second grader Yasmin Tolentino works on her Day of the Dead’’ (El Día de los Muertos or All Souls’ Day) mask. The ‘’Day of the Dead’’ is a holiday celebrated in Mexico and by Latin Americans living in the United States and Canada.
• Teacher gives back, one vintage dress at a time (Miami Herald)
  posted on October 29, 2009 at 05:02:22 am
  The afternoon school bell rings, marking the end of the day. But for Pinecrest Elementary School teacher Elina Torres, her day is far from being over.
• Teacher gives back to the community, one vintage dress at a time (MalaysiaNews.net)
  posted on October 29, 2009 at 12:28:07 am
  The afternoon bell rings, marking the end of the school day. But for Pinecrest Elementary School teacher Elina Torres, the day is only half over. Torres dashes to Cristi's Closet, the consignment shop...
• Teacher gives back to the community, one vintage dress at a time (Miami Herald)
  posted on October 28, 2009 at 10:52:23 pm
  The afternoon bell rings, marking the end of the school day. But for Pinecrest Elementary School teacher Elina Torres, the day is only half over.
• D50’s Ellis in a class of her own (The Index-Journal)
  posted on October 5, 2009 at 06:31:58 am
  Candice Ellis, a teacher at Pinecrest Elementary School, works with her first-graders during a group session. Ellis was named District 50 Teacher of the Year. (Staff photo by Felicia Kitzmiller)
• Shots available, but not for swine flu (DeWitt-Bath Review)
  posted on September 18, 2009 at 08:05:58 am
  It figures.
• Suspected Swine Flu Case in East Lansing School (WILX 10 Lansing)
  posted on September 17, 2009 at 07:28:53 pm
  Pinecrest Elementary staff taking preventative steps.
• D50 kicks off year (The Index-Journal)
  posted on August 15, 2009 at 06:28:03 am
  Pinecrest Elementary School teacher Candice Ellis was announced as the District 50 Teacher of the Year during Friday’s opening of school ceremony at Emerald High School. She said she was honored to win the award.
• PHOTOS: Needy students in Collier and Lee outfitted with new shoes (Naples Daily News)
  posted on August 11, 2009 at 11:06:41 pm
  Pants two sizes too small and shoes with holes in the soles will not do as children prepare to start a new school year.Needy students in Collier and Lee counties are getting a boost from local organizations as they get ready to head back to school. The Guadalupe Center of Immokalee will bus 300 children to Snyderman Shoes in North Naples this week to get them new shoes. In Bonita Springs, a ...
• Steps taken toward new cell tower law (The Daily Home)
  posted on August 7, 2009 at 02:14:56 am
  SYLACAUGA — The Planning Commission met Thursday to discuss recent setbacks in its attempts to pass a new ordinance that would allow and regulate telecommunications towers in the city limits.
• Lucie Jenny MacCarthy's vision for music education will have a lasting impact on our children (Naples Florida Weekly)
  posted on July 16, 2009 at 06:12:09 am
  One of the amazing things about giving is the lasting impact it has. And when the financial investment is made in education, its impact extends far into the future. As a 12-year old immigrant growing up in Chicago, Lucie Jenny MacCarthy was given a chance to learn to play a musical instrument, which strengthened her confidence in her abilities and selfdiscipline.
• Local kids win big at state science fair (The Acorn)
  posted on July 9, 2009 at 02:39:22 am
  An Oak Park High School stu- dent was the lone Ventura County student to place first Tuesday at the 58th annual California State Science Fair in Los Angeles.
• Sylacauga School System in solid shape (The Daily Home)
  posted on June 26, 2009 at 03:03:54 am
  SYLACAUGA — An independent auditor said Thursday the city school system is in solid shape from the last year. At its regular meeting Thursday night, the Sylacauga City Board of Education heard a presentation of its audit of the 2008 fiscal year.
• Coach of the Year: East Lansing Nick Archer (Lansing State Journal)
  posted on June 20, 2009 at 08:04:11 am
  Twenty-three years after starting the girls soccer program at East Lansing High, coach Nick Archer is leaving the team in as good of shape as ever, leading the Trojans to their second consecutive district title this spring.
• Education news in brief: June 6, 2009 (Naples Daily News)
  posted on June 5, 2009 at 11:16:41 pm
  Here is education news in brief for June 6, 2009.
• Brothers plan fundraiser for breast cancer support (The Hastings Star-Gazette)
  posted on June 4, 2009 at 08:00:40 pm
  Brothers Rory and Sean McCabe are working together to offer a fun time for the community and raise some funds for the Hastings Breast Cancer Support Group. Advertisement: DOYLE'S FARM & HOME ACE HARDWARE Bakery Fresh Dog Treats, 99 cents each Bakery Fresh Dog Treats, 99 cents each with internet coupon. Use our money saving coupons and save at your locally owned and operated Doyle's Farm and Home ...
• YOUR SCHOOLS: Free meals for kids offered during summer (Naples Daily News)
  posted on June 4, 2009 at 07:00:01 pm
  Education news for the week of June 2, 2009
• Local students improve in state testing (The Union Democrat)
  posted on May 22, 2009 at 08:17:18 pm
  About two-thirds of public school students in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties improved their scores on the California Academic Performance Index, a measure for determining how students are learning state standards and a means to track school progress over time. “The 2008 Base API Report summarizes results from the spring 2008 testing season and becomes the baseline against which to compare the ...
• Class of ‘09: Growing up in the fields motivated Immokalee grad (Naples Daily News)
  posted on May 19, 2009 at 11:30:00 pm
  Days spent working under the smoldering Florida sun in agricultural fields motivated Amalio Montez Jr. to dedicate himself to high academic standards and better himself.In the back of his mind, he always knew as hard and as much as his parents worked, attending a university might not be possible for him. Amalio, a first generation graduate from a Mexican-immigrant family, spent most of his ...
• These teachers are golden: Six Collier educators honored with special Apple (Marco Eagle)
  posted on May 6, 2009 at 11:14:43 am
  Sitting in the green chairs at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, the audience, dressed in their finest clothes, could barely contain their excitement. When the lights dimmed and the stars came on stage Tuesday, the screaming and cheering began. Some even waived signs that said “Jonas Rocks!” while others waived bouquets of flowers and pompoms. They weren’t cheering for Jonas Brothers. There ...
• Golden Apple profile: Giving students the love of learning PHOTOS (Naples Daily News)
  posted on May 2, 2009 at 07:03:41 pm
  When Mia German’s students leave her at the end of kindergarten, she hopes she has put the love of learning in them. This is the last of a series of stories on the six Collier Golden Apple teachers. The Golden Apple ceremony is Tuesday, May 5, at the Philharmonic Center for the Arts in North Naples.
• CLASS NOTES: Don’t miss this golden opportunity (Collier Citizen)
  posted on April 29, 2009 at 04:03:42 pm
  It’s Golden Apple time, and this year’s crop is as good as ever. Six Collier County Public Schools teachers will shine as brightly as their golden apples, Tuesday, May 5, during The Education Foundation of Collier County’s 19th annual Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Celebration at the Philharmonic in Naples. If you won’t be joining us in person, you’ll have a chance to enjoy the celebration ...
• CV grad promotes financial literacy (Crescenta Valley Sun)
  posted on April 23, 2009 at 09:13:37 am
  One year after he graduated from Crescenta Valley High School, University of Chicago student Ted Gonder is in the middle of co-founding American Investment Fellows, a national organization aimed at leveling the financial literacy playing field for high school students across the country.
• E.L. named 'Tree City' in honor of Arbor Day (The State News)
  posted on April 22, 2009 at 02:48:19 am
  The city of East Lansing has been named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation for the 22nd year. The recognition is given to cities that have a continual commitment to community forestry.
• Students from area schools win in 2009 Social Studies Fair (The News-Star)
  posted on April 19, 2009 at 06:25:01 am
  The University of Louisiana at Monroe have released names of 2009 Social Studies Fair winners.
• Education news in brief: March 28, 2009 (Naples Daily News)
  posted on March 28, 2009 at 10:49:28 am
  Here are education news briefs from editions of the March 28, 2009, Daily News.
• Pinecrest Elementary School students in Collier awarded grant (Naples Daily News)
  posted on March 25, 2009 at 03:03:12 pm
  Pinecrest Elementary School teachers Kasandra Gallegos and Katherine Sapp recently received a mentor grant from the Education Foundation of Collier County. The grant, funded by Citigroup, allows first-graders in Gallegos' class to have an agricultural learning experience that integrates technology, health, science, and literacy.
• VIDEO/PHOTOS: Six Collier teachers awarded Golden Apples for teaching excellence (Marco Eagle)
  posted on March 17, 2009 at 01:13:21 am
  The Education Foundation of Collier County spent Monday handing out its annual Golden Apple Awards, which are awarded to teachers who exhibit excellence in the classroom and a sense of their role in the community of learners in their schools. Teachers were nominated by students, parents and community members in September. Once nominated, educators could send an application in to the selection ...