Dear Pine Tree Families,

As we finish our first two weeks of school, I want to take a moment—along with Mr. Martin—to thank you for the warm welcome and for your ongoing support. It has been such a joy to join the Pine Tree community and to see firsthand the enthusiasm, kindness, and energy that makes this school so special.

Our students have done an outstanding job settling into their routines. Whether in the classroom, in the hallways, or on the playground, it’s been wonderful to see their excitement for learning and the friendships already beginning to grow. The positive energy in our building is a reflection of both our dedicated staff and the partnership we share with you at home.

We are grateful for the many ways you’ve helped your children prepare for a smooth start to the year. Your collaboration with our teachers and staff plays a vital role in creating a strong and supportive learning environment for every child.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to continue building on this momentum together. Please know that Mr. Martin and I are always here if you have questions, ideas, or concerns. Thank you again for your trust and support—we are off to a great start!

Warmly,

Robert German, Principal
Tim Martin, Assistant 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.****

Wednesday, September 3rd Board of Education Meeting @ HS 6:00 pm

Wednesday, September 17th Board of Education Regular Meeting @ HS 6:00 pm

PROTOCOLS FOR VISITORS TO SCHOOLS

Schools are a place of work and learning, and certain limits must be set for any visitation. Any visitations require principal or his/her designee approval.

The building principal or his/her designee is responsible for all persons in the building and on the grounds. For these reasons, the following rules apply to visitors to the schools:

Anyone who is not a regular staff member or student of the school will be considered a visitor. This includes any contractor or government official conducting professional or official business. 

The Monroe-Woodbury School District uses a visitor management practice known as The Credential Exchange Program. The practice requires all visitors to enter the school at the main entrance where they will press the intercom button. Using the visitor intercom system, a Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will engage each visitor from inside the school and ask the individual to state their purpose for visiting. When a legitimate purpose has been stated, the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will electronically grant access to the visitor and they will enter the inside of the school or vestibule. Upon approaching the Security Desk or vestibule, all visitors will follow the Credential Exchange Program.

The Credential Exchange Program requires all visitors to produce a valid Government Photograph ID, which will be vetted by the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter through the VISITOR DATABASE. Once authorization is permitted, the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will take the printed-out visitor’s tag and insert it into the ID holder attached to a break away Orange Visitor Lanyard. The visitor will hang the Orange Lanyard around their neck and the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will maintain the visitor’s ID in the security booth or vestibule’s lock box. All visitors to the school must report to the main office upon entering the school.

Student visitors are not permitted during the school day or to functions not open to the public without advance approval from the principal.

Any unauthorized person on school property will be reported to the principal or his or her designee. Unauthorized persons will be asked to leave. The police may be called if the situation warrants. All visitors are expected to abide by the rules for public conduct on school property contained in our Code of Conduct.

Refer to individual school handbooks for additional information and requirements.

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PTA Board

President- Lauren Kelly

Vice President-Nicole Manfredonia  

Corresponding Secretary-Kathy Veloz

Treasurer-Roxsana Gomez

Recording Secretary- Jennifer Phillip

Pine Tree Elementary School

Recreational Games/Physical Fitness Intramurals - First  Quarter

Start:  Week of September 15, 2025

Days:  Tuesdays and Wednesdays:  2nd and 3rd Grades

            Thursdays and Fridays:   4th and 5th Grades

Time:   8:15 AM – 9:00 AM

Dear Parents:

Intramurals is open to all boys and girls who enjoy fitness and recreational games.  Each group will be limited to a safe number of students. If enrollment is high, groups may be rotated or split up.

Parents are responsible for transportation to Pine Tree School.  Please keep in mind drop off time is NO EARLIER THAN 8:15AM.  Proper PHYSICAL EDUCATION attire is required to participate.

If your child is interested in attending or continuing intramurals, he/she can use the following link to sign up for the google classroom:  https://classroom.google.com/c/MzIwMjI4NjMwOTkz?cjc=ia5rzh5 

Once you have access to the classroom, please complete the google form.   Please sign up by September 14th  for the first quarter.

Please use your child’s email address to log into the account.

Note:   Even if your child has already attended intramurals previous quarters, a new google form must be completed for each quarter.  

All information, including lists of students who have successfully completed the google form for sign up will be posted in the classroom.

In the event of a DELAYED OPENING, intramurals will be CANCELED.

Thank you,

Mrs. Dicurcio,  Mrs. Braunagel, and Mrs. Wilson