Friday Updates 2/27/26

Friday, February 27, 2026

Reminders for Friday, February 27th

  • Remember your Chromebook and charger every day!
  • Homework packet due by Friday, 3/6
    • It will be sent home 3/2
  • Word problems quiz on 3/4 (math)
  • Weather Effects test on 3/5 (science)
  • Money less than $1 quiz on 3/9 (math)
    • Your child should be able to identify a penny, nickel, dime, and quarter and their values. They should also be able to add these coins in given amounts that is less than $1 AND use the cents symbol correctly ¢.
  • Money more than $1 quiz on 3/13 (math)
    • Your child should be able to add coins and dollars in given amounts that is less than $2 AND use the cents symbol ¢, dollar symbol $, and decimal point correctly.
  • No School on Thursday, 3/19 - teacher work day
  • No School on Friday, 3/20 - Eid al Fitr
  • Spring Break 3/30 - 4/3
    • Last day before break is Friday, 3/27.
    • Return to school on Monday, 4/6.
  • No school on Friday, 4/10 - teacher work day
Notes
  • Weekly Reminder
    • Return library books by Wednesday each week!
      • If you do not return your books, you will not be allowed to pick out new books.
    • Wear sneakers on Monday and Friday for P.E.
      • If you do not wear sneakers/tennis shoes/trainers or closed-toed shoes (NO boots), you will not be allowed to participate in P.E. This is a rule from the P.E. teachers.
    • Ice Cream will be available at lunch next week!
      • Ice cream is $2.
      • We would prefer that students plan to purchase ice cream on Fridays. Per LCPS, they are allowed to buy it any day of the week. We encourage them to buy ice cream only on Fridays so that they are less likely to make it a competition.
    • House Spirit Days are on Fridays.
      • Wear your house color on Fridays to show house spirit. 
    • Parents can join at lunchtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
      • Please be sure to bring your ID card to get in the front door.
      • Please make sure to stay at our table.
      • Our lunch is 12:10 - 12:40pm.
  • Parents as Educational Partners - PEP
    • Please consider joining the Pinebrook Elementary PEP Remind group to get reminders about PEP sessions, EL FACE sessions, and other EL programs offered by LCPS and Pinebrook! Join by going to rmd.at/pnbpep2526 or by texting @pnbpep2526 to 81010.
    • Come join the March PEP session at Pinebrook! 
      • Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
      • Time: 4:30 - 6:30pm
      • Place: Library at Pinebrook Elementary
      • Topic: U.S. School System & Study Habits
        • A simple Halal dinner will be provided. 
        • We will have in-person interpreters available for Arabic, Mandarin, and Spanish languages.
        • We will have online interpreters for other languages.
        • Childcare will be provided.
      • RSVP here: https://pnbpepmar26.eventbrite.com
Week Overview
Reading - We practiced our reading skills.
Writing - We published our All About Me (personal essay) books.
Math - We learned how to estimate sums and differences and practiced answering word problems. We will continue word problems next week next week as well as practice answering word problems.
Social StudiesWe reviewd severe weather and learned about weather instruments. Next week, we will learn about how weather affects the earth and review seasonal changes. 
Handwriting - We practiced writing manuscript Vv, Ww, Ss. 

Have a fantastic weekend,
 

Friday Updates 2/20/26

Friday, February 20, 2026

Reminders for Friday, February 20th

  • Remember your Chromebook and charger every day!
  • Homework packet due by Friday, 2/27
    • It will be sent home 2/23.
  • Estimating sums and difference quiz on 2/26 (math)
  • Weather Patterns test on 2/26 (science)
  • Word problems quiz on 3/2 (math)
  • Weather Effects test on 3/5 (science)
Notes
  • Weekly Reminder
    • Return library books by Wednesday each week!
      • If you do not return your books, you will not be allowed to pick out new books.
    • Wear sneakers on Monday and Friday for P.E.
      • If you do not wear sneakers/tennis shoes/trainers or closed-toed shoes (NO boots), you will not be allowed to participate in P.E. This is a rule from the P.E. teachers.
    • Ice Cream will be available at lunch next week!
      • Ice cream is $2.
      • We would prefer that students plan to purchase ice cream on Fridays. Per LCPS, they are allowed to buy it any day of the week. We encourage them to buy ice cream only on Fridays so that they are less likely to make it a competition.
    • House Spirit Days are on Fridays.
      • Wear your house color on Fridays to show house spirit. 
    • Parents can join at lunchtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
      • Please be sure to bring your ID card to get in the front door.
      • Please make sure to stay at our table.
      • Our lunch is 12:10 - 12:40pm.
  • Parents as Educational Partners - PEP
    • Please consider joining the Pinebrook Elementary PEP Remind group to get reminders about PEP sessions, EL FACE sessions, and other EL programs offered by LCPS and Pinebrook! Join by going to rmd.at/pnbpep2526 or by texting @pnbpep2526 to 81010.
    • Come join the March PEP session at Pinebrook! 
      • Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
      • Time: 4:30 - 6:30pm
      • Place: Library at Pinebrook Elementary
      • Topic: U.S. School System & Study Habits
        • A simple Halal dinner will be provided. 
        • We will have in-person interpreters available for Arabic, Mandarin, and Spanish languages.
        • We will have online interpreters for other languages.
        • Childcare will be provided.
      • RSVP here: https://pnbpepmar26.eventbrite.com
Week Overview
Reading - We practiced our reading skills.
Writing - We started writing our own All About Me (personal essay) books. We will continue this next week.
Math - We practiced both 2-digit addition and 2-digit subtraction. We will learn how to estimate sums and differences next week as well as practice answering word problems.
Social StudiesWe started our weather unit by talking about regular weather (rain, snow, sunny, windy) and severe weather (thunderstorms, hurricanes, tornados, floods). We will learn more about severe weather and tracking weather next week.
Handwriting - We practiced writing manuscript Dd, Bb, Pp. 

Have a wonderful weekend,
 

Friday Updates 2/13/26

Friday, February 13, 2026

Reminders for Friday, February 13th

  • Remember your Chromebook and charger every day!
  • No homework packet next week.
    • We will send homework home again 2/23.
  • No School on 2/16 - Presidents' Day
  • No School on 2/17 - Lunar New Year
  • Mixed 2-digit addition and subtraction quiz on 2/20 (math)
  • Weather Patterns test on 2/26 (science)
    • Study guide and flash cards available online.
    • Paper copies were sent home today, 2/13.
  • Weather Effects test on 3/5 (science)
Notes
  • Weekly Reminder
    • Return library books by Wednesday each week!
      • If you do not return your books, you will not be allowed to pick out new books.
    • Wear sneakers on Monday and Friday for P.E.
      • If you do not wear sneakers/tennis shoes/trainers or closed-toed shoes (NO boots), you will not be allowed to participate in P.E. This is a rule from the P.E. teachers.
    • Ice Cream will be available at lunch next week!
      • Ice cream is $2.
      • We would prefer that students plan to purchase ice cream on Fridays. Per LCPS, they are allowed to buy it any day of the week. We encourage them to buy ice cream only on Fridays so that they are less likely to make it a competition.
    • House Spirit Days are on Fridays.
      • Wear your house color on Fridays to show house spirit. 
    • Parents can join at lunchtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
      • Please be sure to bring your ID card to get in the front door.
      • Please make sure to stay at our table.
      • Our lunch is 12:10 - 12:40pm.
  • Parents as Educational Partners - PEP
    • Please consider joining the Pinebrook Elementary PEP Remind group to get reminders about PEP sessions, EL FACE sessions, and other EL programs offered by LCPS and Pinebrook! Join by going to rmd.at/pnbpep2526 or by texting @pnbpep2526 to 81010.
    • Come join the March PEP session at Pinebrook! 
      • Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
      • Time: 4:30 - 6:30pm
      • Place: Library at Pinebrook Elementary
      • Topic: U.S. School System & Study Habits
        • A simple Halal dinner will be provided. 
        • We will have in-person interpreters available for Arabic, Mandarin, and Spanish languages.
        • We will have online interpreters for other languages.
        • Childcare will be provided.
      • RSVP here: https://pnbpepmar26.eventbrite.com
Week Overview
Reading - We practiced our reading skills.
Writing - We will start writing our own All About Me (personal essay) books next week.
Math - We learned how to subtract 2-digit numbers. We will practice both 2-digit addition and 2-digit subtraction next week.
Social StudiesWe finished our learning about economics - natural resources, capital resources, human resources, goods & services, and consumers & producers, money vs. bartering, surplus & scarcity. We will start our weather unit next week.
Handwriting - We practiced writing manuscript Ss, Ff, and Ee.

Have a fantastic weekend,
 

Friday Updates 2/6/26

Friday, February 6, 2026

Reminders for Friday, February 6th

  • Remember your Chromebook and charger every day!
  • Homework packet due by 2/13
    • Homework will be sent home on 2/9
  • Quarter 2 report cards available on ParentVUE on 2/9/26
  • CogAT assessments on 2/9, 2/10, 2/11
    • Please be sure that your child brings a charged chromebook and their headphones.
    • Questions about CogAT should be sent to Mrs. Wilhelm, our SEARCH teacher, at erin.wilhelm@lcps.org. There was a letter sent by Mrs. McAllister recently by email.
  • Economics project due by 2/12 (social studies)
    • Can be brought to school earlier than 2/12.
  • 2-digit subtraction quiz on 2/12 (math)
  • Economics test on 2/12 (social studies)
  • Winter Party on 2/13
    • Please see class chat for information about volunteering!
    • The kids are welcome to bring valentine's day cards to pass out as well. Please be sure to include all students from the class. I will send home a class list this week.
  • Mixed 2-digit addition and subtraction quiz on 2/20 (math)
  • No School on 2/16 - Presidents' Day
  • No School on 2/17 - Lunar New Year
Notes
  • Weekly Reminder
    • Return library books by Wednesday each week!
      • If you do not return your books, you will not be allowed to pick out new books.
    • Wear sneakers on Monday and Friday for P.E.
      • If you do not wear sneakers/tennis shoes/trainers or closed-toed shoes (NO boots), you will not be allowed to participate in P.E. This is a rule from the P.E. teachers.
    • Ice Cream will be available at lunch next week!
      • Ice cream is $2.
      • We would prefer that students plan to purchase ice cream on Fridays. Per LCPS, they are allowed to buy it any day of the week. We encourage them to buy ice cream only on Fridays so that they are less likely to make it a competition.
    • House Spirit Days are on Fridays.
      • Wear your house color on Fridays to show house spirit. 
    • Parents can join at lunchtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
      • Please be sure to bring your ID card to get in the front door.
      • Please make sure to stay at our table.
      • Our lunch is 12:10 - 12:40pm.
  • Parents as Educational Partners - PEP
    • Please consider joining the Pinebrook Elementary PEP Remind group to get reminders about PEP sessions, EL FACE sessions, and other EL programs offered by LCPS and Pinebrook! Join by going to rmd.at/pnbpep2526 or by texting @pnbpep2526 to 81010.
    • Come join the March PEP session at Pinebrook! 
      • Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
      • Time: 4:30 - 6:30pm
      • Place: Library at Pinebrook Elementary
      • Topic: U.S. School System & Study Habits
        • A simple Halal dinner will be provided. 
        • We will have in-person interpreters available for Arabic, Mandarin, and Spanish languages.
        • We will have online interpreters for other languages.
        • Childcare will be provided.
      • RSVP here: https://pnbpepmar26.eventbrite.com
Week Overview
Reading - We practiced our reading skills.
Writing - We will start writing our own All About Me (personal essay) books next week.
Math - We learned how to subtract 2-digit numbers. We will continue this next week.
Social StudiesWe started learning about economics - natural resources, capital resources, human resources, goods & services, and consumers & producers. We will continue this next week.
Handwriting - We practiced writing manuscript Dd, Gg, and Qq.

Have a fantastic weekend,
 

Sunday Updates 2/1/26

Sunday, February 1, 2026

 

Well, that was a surprise!

Reminders for Sunday, February 1st

  • Remember your Chromebook and charger every day!
  • Homework packet due by 2/6
    • Homework will be sent home on 2/2
  • Quarter 2 report cards available on ParentVUE on 2/9/26
  • CogAT assessments on 2/9, 2/10, 2/11
    • Please be sure that your child brings a charged chromebook and their headphones.
    • Questions about CogAT should be sent to Mrs. Wilhelm, our SEARCH teacher, at erin.wilhelm@lcps.org. There was a letter sent by Mrs. McAllister recently by email.
  • Economics project due by 2/12 (social studies)
    • Can be brought to school earlier than 2/12.
  • 2-digit subtraction quiz on 2/12 (math)
  • Economics test on 2/12 (social studies)
  • Winter Party on 2/13
    • Please see class chat for information about volunteering!
    • The kids are welcome to bring valentine's day cards to pass out as well. Please be sure to include all students from the class. I will send home a class list this week.
  • Mixed 2-digit addition and subtraction quiz on 2/20 (math)
Notes
  • Weekly Reminder
    • Return library books by Wednesday each week!
      • If you do not return your books, you will not be allowed to pick out new books.
    • Wear sneakers on Monday and Friday for P.E.
      • If you do not wear sneakers/tennis shoes/trainers or closed-toed shoes (NO boots), you will not be allowed to participate in P.E. This is a rule from the P.E. teachers.
    • Ice Cream will be available at lunch next week!
      • Ice cream is $2.
      • We would prefer that students plan to purchase ice cream on Fridays. Per LCPS, they are allowed to buy it any day of the week. We encourage them to buy ice cream only on Fridays so that they are less likely to make it a competition.
    • House Spirit Days are on Fridays.
      • Wear your house color on Fridays to show house spirit. 
    • Parents can join at lunchtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
      • Please be sure to bring your ID card to get in the front door.
      • Please make sure to stay at our table.
      • Our lunch is 12:10 - 12:40pm.
  • Parents as Educational Partners - PEP
    • Please consider joining the Pinebrook Elementary PEP Remind group to get reminders about PEP sessions, EL FACE sessions, and other EL programs offered by LCPS and Pinebrook! Join by going to rmd.at/pnbpep2526 or by texting @pnbpep2526 to 81010.
    • Come join the February PEP session at Pinebrook! 
      • Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
      • Time: 4:30 - 6:30pm
      • Place: Library at Pinebrook Elementary
      • Topic: Advanced Pathways and Special Education
        • A simple Halal dinner will be provided. 
        • We will have in-person interpreters available for Arabic, Mandarin, and Spanish languages.
        • We will have online interpreters for other languages.
        • Childcare will be provided.
      • RSVP here: https://pnbpepfeb26.eventbrite.com

I hope you had a restful week off!
 

Thursday Updates 1/22/26

Thursday, January 22, 2026

    

With the possible snow this weekend, please remember that the kids have access to LCPS Go and Schoology - epic, exploration pages, magma, amplify, zearn. Those that have myLexia or Imagine Learning can also do those programs!

Reminders for Thursday, January 22nd

  • Remember your Chromebook and charger every day!
  • Homework packet due by 1/30
    • Homework will be sent home on 1/25
  • No School on 1/23/26 - Teacher Work Day
  • Quarter 2 report cards available on ParentVUE on 2/2/26
  • 2-digit subtraction quiz on 2/4 (math)
  • Economics test on 2/5 (social studies)
  • Mixed 2-digit addition and subtraction quiz on 2/6 (math)
  • Economics project due by 2/12 (social studies)
    • Can be brought to school earlier than 2/12.
Notes
  • Weekly Reminder
    • Return library books by Wednesday each week!
      • If you do not return your books, you will not be allowed to pick out new books.
    • Wear sneakers on Monday and Friday for P.E.
      • If you do not wear sneakers/tennis shoes/trainers or closed-toed shoes (NO boots), you will not be allowed to participate in P.E. This is a rule from the P.E. teachers.
    • Ice Cream will be available at lunch next week!
      • Ice cream is $2.
      • We would prefer that students plan to purchase ice cream on Fridays. Per LCPS, they are allowed to buy it any day of the week. We encourage them to buy ice cream only on Fridays so that they are less likely to make it a competition.
    • House Spirit Days are on Fridays.
      • Wear your house color on Fridays to show house spirit. 
    • Parents can join at lunchtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
      • Please be sure to bring your ID card to get in the front door.
      • Please make sure to stay at our table.
      • Our lunch is 12:10 - 12:40pm.
  • Parents as Educational Partners - PEP
    • Please consider joining the Pinebrook Elementary PEP Remind group to get reminders about PEP sessions, EL FACE sessions, and other EL programs offered by LCPS and Pinebrook! Join by going to rmd.at/pnbpep2526 or by texting @pnbpep2526 to 81010.
    • Come join the February PEP session at Pinebrook! 
      • Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
      • Time: 4:30 - 6:30pm
      • Place: Library at Pinebrook Elementary
      • Topic: Advanced Pathways and Special Education
        • A simple Halal dinner will be provided. 
        • We will have in-person interpreters available for Arabic, Mandarin, and Spanish languages.
        • We will have online interpreters for other languages.
        • Childcare will be provided.
      • RSVP here: https://pnbpepfeb26.eventbrite.com
Week Overview
Reading - We reviewed opinion and fact and how it shows up text.
Writing - We learned about how people can write about themselves and tell about themselves in stories. We will start writing our own All About Me (personal essay) books next week.
Math - We practiced adding 2-digit numbers. We started learning how to subtract 2-digit numbers as well. We will continue learning how to subtract 2-digit numbers next week.
Social StudiesWe reviewed our learning about Indigenous Peoples of the United States. Next week, we will start learning about economics.
Handwriting - We practiced writing manuscript.

Have a wonderful 3-day weekend and stay warm!