Pine Hill Mission and Core Values
Be Safe Be Kind Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Inclusive Persevere
Mission: Pine Hill is an inclusive community where we inspire each other to be curious and joyful learners who persevere. Pine Hill community members respect and celebrate one another. Through strong relationships, we hold each other to high expectations, striving to be our best selves together. At Pine Hill, everyone belongs.
Pine Hill Post - January 2026
Dear Pine Hill Families,
Welcome back and happy new year. We hope the winter break provided time for rest, connection, and moments that felt meaningful for your family. As we reopen our doors this January, it will be a joy to see Pine Hill come back to life with familiar routines, smiling faces, and renewed energy.
The beginning of a new year offers a natural pause to reflect and refocus. At Pine Hill, we use this time to reaffirm our commitment to creating classrooms where students feel a strong sense of belonging, are encouraged to stretch their thinking, and are supported as they grow both academically and personally.
In the weeks ahead, students will dive back into learning with purpose. New units will unfold, goals will be revisited, and classroom communities will continue to strengthen as expectations and routines are reinforced. Our staff is energized and thoughtful about this important stretch of the school year, and we value the partnership we share with families as we move forward together.
Thank you for your continued trust and support. We are grateful to begin this next chapter of the year alongside you and your children.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and hopeful 2026.
Reid and Sam
Important Dates
Below are important dates and events for families to know about.
January 5 - Back to school
January 7 - Early Release
January 19 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 21 - Early Release
January 30 - Report Cards will be accessible in ASPEN
News and Announcements
PTO Updates
Stay informed by reading the PTO January Newsletter - it includes exciting upcoming events, volunteer opportunities and all the fun happenings this month!
Car Line Safety
If you are dropping off or picking up students by car, please only use the designated car loop entrance. This includes families who park at Pine Hill and pick up students as walkers. Dropping off or picking up in the bus lane or bus lot has created unsafe conditions for our students.
School Dismissal Manager Update
If your student is being picked up by anyone other than a parent/guardian, please put the name of the person who is picking up your student in the notes section of the School Dismissal Manager.
MCAS Dates
Please see this link for MCAS dates for this year.
❄️Winter Recess at Pine Hill ❄️
We will go outside for recess, even with snow, unless the temperature is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, which is the Westwood Public Schools cutoff (not the wind chill or feels like temperature). If the temperature will be close to 20 degrees Fahrenheit, please ensure your child has appropriate clothing to go outside. We also won't have outside recess if conditions are too icy or rainy. Please ensure students are dressed for winter temperatures to play outside comfortably and safely; this includes snow pants even if there is no snow on the ground, gloves, hat, and boots.
On snowy days, students need snow pants and snow boots to play on the structures and field. Without this gear, they must play on the blacktop. Please send a pair of shoes in addition to snow boots so they can change when they come inside. This helps keep them comfortable and our hallways and classrooms clean and dry.
You made it! Thank you for taking the time to read all the way to the end. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding this information.
Thank you so much,
Reid & Samantha
Sincerely,
Reid J. Jones Samantha Bean
Principal Assistant Principal
rjones@westwood.k12.ma.us sbean@westwood.k12.ma.us
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Introduction Video - check out this video to learn more about Westwood SEPAC!
**What is The Westwood SEPAC?**
The Westwood Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is a parent-led volunteer organization that fosters a supportive network for parents, guardians, and caregivers of children with special needs.
SEPAC collaborates with the Director of Student Services and the School Committee to shape policies and initiatives. Westwood SEPAC strives to promote understanding, acceptance, and inclusion for all special education students by gathering input from parents, teachers, service providers (such as speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, etc.), and the broader Westwood community.
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**Join us**
- If you are a parent and/or a caregiver of a child currently receiving special education services in Westwood through an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), 504 accommodations, or an out-of-district placement.
- Your child is experiencing learning difficulties.
- You want to improve your advocacy skills.
- You are a parent, an educator, a service provider, or a community member interested in learning more about Westwood Public Schools’ Special Education Services.
- To find strength and offer support within a community of parents and caregivers who truly understand the ups and downs of nurturing a child through learning challenges and share in the experience.
