A MESSAGE FROM PINE TREE PRINCIPAL, MR. GERMAN

Dear Pine Tree Families, 

November is here, bringing cooler days, beautiful fall colors, as well as more exciting activities at Pine Tree Elementary School! 

We are happy to share some pictures and highlights from October as well as upcoming events for this month. Please mark your calendars with the important dates and reminders below. 

November 4th: Superintendent's Conference Day, schools are closed for students 

November 11th: Veteran's Day, schools are closed. The Pine Tree Community would like to thank all veterans for their selflessness and dedication to our country. 

November 20th: Parent Teacher Evening Conferences 5:00 pm-8:00 pm (In person)

November 21st: Parent Teacher Conferences, early dismissal for students 

November 26th-28th:  Thanksgiving Break 

As our weather has been ranging in temperatures, please be sure to dress your child appropriately. While our classrooms will always be warm, it is a good idea to provide some layers for outdoor recess as well as outdoor PE classes as our days are getting cooler. 

Robert German 

Pine Tree Principal 

Monday to Friday: 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM
(845) 460-6900 

Check out the Daily Bulletin on PowerSchool and the Daily Announcements on the Pine Tree web page. 

Monthly newsletters will also be available to support the communication with our families. 

Pine Tree Main Office Email – pinetree@mw.k12.ny.us 

Pine Tree PTA Email – mwptpta@gmail.com

Phone Number- (845) 460-6900

******Just a reminder...******

Please send an email to pinetree@mw.k12.ny.us before 2PM each day if you are planning on picking up your child or if there is a change in the day's dismissal plans. 

****Include the child's full name, their teacher along with the person picking up and the time.****

To prepare for the possibility of inclement weather or other morning emergencies, the district will send a TEST of its Early Morning contacts on Monday, November 10, at 6:30 p.m. The TEST allows families to verify receipt of morning announcements regarding school closings, delays or other emergency notifications.

SchoolMessenger is the district’s primary parent/guardian notification system. As always, parents and guardians may receive important notifications from the district via email, phone call or text. Families will only receive texts in the early morning if they have opted in to receive text messages (see instructions). Please Note:  If you have previously opted in to receive text messages via SchoolMessenger, you do not need to opt in again. Your preferences will remain active until your child graduates or you choose to opt out.

BACK-UP ALERT SYSTEM TEST - Monday, November 10 @ 6:45 p.m.

In addition to our primary Early Morning message system (SchoolMessenger), the district will also be testing our back-up notification system (Apptegy Thrillshare Alerts). For this test only, you will also receive an additional phone call, text and email notification. 

A reminder will be sent to all families during the first week in November. Please check the Parent Portal to ensure your student’s contact information is updated. Thank you for your cooperation as we prepare for the unexpected as the winter weather months approach.

Nominations are currently being accepted for inductees to the first-ever Monroe-Woodbury Hall of Distinction (HOD). The HOD was established in 2025 to celebrate the rich heritage and tradition of the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District. This program recognizes and honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the school community, as well as distinguished alumni who have excelled in their respective endeavors.

Nominees must demonstrate the highest standards of ethical conduct and moral character and must meet the criteria in one of the following categories:

Contributor

A Contributor is someone who has been a supporter of the Monroe-Woodbury School District’s athletics, arts, and academics for at least five years. This category may include distinguished administrators, faculty, staff, Board of Education members, coaches/assistant coaches or community members who have served the school system for a minimum of five consecutive years. They must have shown exceptional leadership, character, and achievement during their tenure and must be inactive to be eligible. Inductees may be living or deceased.

Distinguished Alumni

A Distinguished Alumni is a graduate of Monroe-Woodbury High School who has achieved significant recognition or success in a particular area, made impactful contributions to society, or brought honor to their alma mater through their accomplishments. This category may include achievements in athletics, their chosen profession, or humanitarianism. Candidates being nominated as former athletes must have earned a varsity letter. Nominees must be graduates who have been out of school for at least five years. Inductees may be living or deceased.

A nomination may be submitted by the selection committee, current faculty, administration, staff, members of the Booster Club, an alumnus(a), or by the general public. All entries must be submitted by November 14, 2025, via the MWCSD Hall of Distinction nomination form. Nominations may only be made one time per year. Those individuals not selected will not be retained for future consideration, but there is no limit to the number of times a person may be nominated.

The form is available via the district website. Hard copies may be picked up at the security booth at MWHS, 155 Dunderberg Road, Central Valley, or at the Harriman Center, 14 Church Street, Harriman. If you would like an HOD packet mailed to you, please email: monroewoodburyhod@gmail.com.

In addition to the nomination form, the following materials should be submitted for consideration:

• A letter of recommendation from the person making the nomination, and at least one letter of support (maximum of 3) from an individual who can validate or substantiate pertinent information related to the nominee.

• If available, a limited number of newspaper clippings, magazine articles, copies of scorebooks and statistics may be included to help substantiate the accomplishments and contributions of the nominee.

• A suitable photograph for reproduction should be submitted electronically. The photo should be the highest resolution possible to ensure quality reproduction.

The inaugural class will have a maximum of eight charter members. All individuals selected to be a member of the HOD will be invited to an Induction Ceremony during the winter of 2025. A permanent HOD interactive exhibit honoring inductees will be located in the main lobby of Monroe-Woodbury High School, 155 Dunderberg Road, Central Valley, NY.

Resources:

HOD Web Pages: https://www.mw.k12.ny.us/page/hall-of-distinction

HOD Information Packet (English): https://5il.co/3phuw

HOD Information Packet (Espanól): https://5il.co/3phux

HOD Nomination Form: https://forhttps://forms.gle/cFK92SsuZmcEooNw7ms.gle/cFK92SsuZmcEooNw7

Wednesday, November 5th Board of Education Meeting @ MS 6:00 pm

Wednesday, November 19th Board of Education Meeting @PT 6:00 pm

Click Here to Check out This Month's PTA Newsletter

PTA Board

President- Lauren Kelly

Vice President-Nicole Manfredonia  

Corresponding Secretary-Kathy Veloz

Treasurer-Roxsana Gomez

Recording Secretary- Jennifer Phillip

These students are recognized for their academic standing and their ability to make good choices.  Way to go!!  Keep up the great work!!

Peyton Baez, Sophia Delgado, Elliot Rodriguez, Anthony Stazo, Liam Mancero Orna, Leo Guareno, Leah Barthold,, David Tzic, Penelope Cabrera, Dimitrije Mladenovic

Say hello to our new friends from Hudson Valley Paws for a Cause!

This wonderful all-volunteer group of certified therapy dog handlers is joining us to offer supportive animal-assisted activities. Established in 2011, their members are highly professional and fully vetted, background checked, and insured. All their therapy dogs are rigorously tested, certified, and receive annual health checks from a veterinarian. We are so excited to welcome them!

What an incredible day! Pine Tree Elementary truly shined on Friday, October 17th, as we successfully "Thought Pink and Wore Denim For A Cause" in support of Breast Cancer Awareness.

Thank you to everyone—students, staff, and families—who dressed up in their vibrant pink gear and denim! The sea of color demonstrated our community's incredible hope and solidarity for those affected by breast cancer.

Your enthusiasm helped us raise awareness, honor survivors, and remember those we've lost. You proved that together, we can make a huge difference! Thank you for showing up and making our "Go Pink" day a massive success! 💖

The children had a fantastic time kicking off the Halloween season thanks to the PTA's annual Trunk or Treat on October 25th! The parking lot was transformed into a festive, candy-filled parade of creatively decorated car trunks, offering a safe and exciting afternoon of trick-or-treating. The fun continued on October 31st as the kids celebrated Halloween by dressing up in their favorite costumes, bringing a wonderful sense of imagination and spooky spirit to the celebration. A great time was had by all who participated in both spirited events!