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Calling all 5th Graders!

Do you enjoy the stories you read? Do you enjoy competing and sharing your love of reading? Join Battle of the Books! Students will compete in two competitions. One competition is against the schools in our district on April 2, 2025 at King Elementary School, and the second competition is with all other schools in the Pikes Peak area!  Meetings will be Tuesday morning at 8:00am beginning September 16, 25.

If you want to join Battle of the Books see Mrs. Schumacher  schumacherc@wsd3.org and leachl@wsd3.org

Battle of The Books Reading List

 Listed Alphabetically by Author 

 

Pinello Choir

Has your student expressed interest in participating and performing with Pinello’s school choir, the Panther Singers? Choir is a great opportunity for 3rd, 4th & 5th graders to improve their musical skills and gain experience performing in a dedicated group. Choir will be held on Tuesday from 3:30pm-4:30pm in the music room beginning August 19, 2025.  No audition is required; Panther Singers is for everyone in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade who wants to sing. Please have your student see Mrs. Means or the front desk for a permission slip. Only registered students may attend choir.

At Pinello this year, we will be offering Chess Club to all 3rd - 5th graders who are interested in learning and playing chess. Experienced and new players are all welcome, and although you can bring your own chess set you do not need to. Chess will be held Thursday afternoons from 3:30pm-4:30pm. Near the end of our season, about 5 players will be chosen to represent Pinello in the District Chess Tournament on January 28, 2025 at Parks and Rec. Please have your student see Mr. Bonynge or the front desk for a permission slip. Only registered students may attend chess club.

What is Coding Club?

Coding Club is for students grade 3-5. No experience is required for students to participate. We will hold tryouts for the team in late October early November. We look for students who show teamwork, communication skills and an interest in coding. More information will be coming home with your child closer to tryouts. 

Coding Websites

Coach: Rachel Leslie leslierachel@wsd3.org

 

Week of September 9th

Wednesdays and Thursdays at 3:30pm to 5:00pm

Calling all 3rd – 5th grade girls! Get ready to activate your I Can! Power. Lessons help girls build confidence with an I Can mindset. Teams will explore lessons focusing on navigating emotions, healthy communications, positive self-talk, teamwork, and friendships while walking, running, hopping, and skipping their way to a 5K. Girls will build the confidence to try new things. Girls on the Run starts the week of September 8th . We will meet on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30-5:00pm at Pinello Elementary. Registration is open now! For more information about the program and to sign up, go to www.girlsontherunrockies.org. Questions? Ask Christen Schumacher at schumacherc@wsd3.org 

Register online at www.girlsontherunrockies.org. Scholarship help available upon request. If you have any questions please call 719-391-3395.

Please remember to bring running shoes, appropriate workout clothes, water bottle, positive attitude and  EXCEL ENERGY!

Site Coordinator/Coaches: Christen Schumacher and Darlene Monson

 

Pinello’s Link Crew is a group primarily for students in 3rd through 5th grade who take part in our Positive Behaviors Intervention Supports & promoting our Capturing Kids’ Hearts program.  This positive group is called “Link” Crew because when a student makes a kind choice for someone, that kindness can spread from one person to another creating a positive chain link reaction. Link Crew is a student leadership group that will be a driving force in keeping the PBIS and Capturing Kids’ Hearts program going for the rest of the school year. The group will work on giving new student tours and developing other ideas to promote cooperation and kindness in our school, like District Toy and Food Drives.