Good evening Pine Bush parents and staff, Today we loaned out nearly 300 more Chromebooks, and we anticipate being able to complete that distribution on Thursday. Tomorrow will be the last day that you can request one by sending an email to Chromebook@pinebushschools.org or phone your request in to our main switchboard, 744-2031. Just a …
Dear Pine Bush Parents and Staff, Here are the latest changes in the ongoing saga we all know as the Coronavirus Emergency. A new Executive Order by the governor called for postponing school elections and budget votes until June 1 or later. That means we will most likely be conducting that election without voting machines, …
Students and staff who need technical support regarding our online learning should submit this Google form to request help. Please be sure to complete all of the fields. When you submit the completed form, you will receive an acknowledgment email. Depending on the number of requests received, response time will be within 48 hours.
Congratulations go out to Tommy Askey who was just named Wrestler of the Year by the Times Herald-Record. Tommy completed a perfect 41-0 season in February by winning the state title.
Students now have access to free, live AP review lessons, delivered by AP teachers from across the country. The lessons will focus on reviewing the skills and concepts from the first 75 percent of the course. These mobile-friendly classes are: Designed to be used alongside work that may be given by schools Recorded and will …
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This is a stressful time for all. It is important that we maintain our physical and mental health. To that end, the New York State Department of Education has released a comprehensive list of resources to help keep our children healthy as well as ourselves. Please take a look and use these resources whenever needed. …
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Good evening Pine Bush parents and staff, Tonight, I want to preview for everyone the significant instructional change that is about to take place. Starting tomorrow, teachers will abandon the creation of any new lessons for this initial two-week closure, to begin preparing for new learning that will launch on Monday, April 6. Letters describing …
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Dear AP Students, The purpose of this memo is to inform you of the most up to date changes taking place regarding your Advanced Placement exams. On Friday, the College Board posted how it will be administering AP exams in light of this international crisis. Here are the highlights: There will NOT be any face-to-face …
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The Local Scholarship Application will be due the week after we return to school. Due dates have also been extended for a number of other scholarships and the list available on Naviance is being updated as information is received.
Good evening Pine Bush parents and staff, I have some good news! You might recall that we originally closed back on March 12 and 13 (two school days before everyone else) because a parent, who also worked for a district vendor had been symptomatic and had potential contact with multiple students and staff. That individual’s …
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