Our District Core Values
Academic excellence and a commitment to improvement
Curiosity and tenacity
Respectful relationships in a caring, collaborative community
Dear Pine Hill Community,
National Inclusive Schools Week is December 4th - 8th. The 2023 Inclusive Schools Week theme is “Draw Me In.” During Inclusive Schools Week, all Westwood Public Schools will take part in activities intended to celebrate the diversity of our community and promote acceptance and inclusion of everyone.
Below is a list of some of the ways we will celebrate Inclusive Schools Weeks at the Pine Hill School:
- All-School Collage : Draw Me In
- Each grade-level will be assigned a color and each class will receive a set of blank paper squares in that color. Students and staff members are invited to draw a picture that represents/expresses something about themselves, reflects kindness and respect for others, or represents a way to include someone by “drawing them into” an activity or setting in our community.
- Once the artwork is complete, we will create a colorful all-school collage with the paper squares.
- Additional activities throughout the week:
- Class discussions about A gift I bring to the classroom/school
- “Five Minutes for Friendship” friendly conversations
- Students writing about how to be a good friend, including their thoughts on kindness, acceptance, and friendship.
- Complete the following sentences:
- “I feel included when…”
- “I feel included because…”
- To read more about National Inclusive Schools Week, please click on the following link: 2023 Inclusive Schools Week: Draw Me In!
Be Kind. Work Hard. Have Fun!
Sincerely,
Joshua Baumer
Principal
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Joshua Baumer
Principal
Pine Hill Elementary School
790 Gay Street
Westwood, MA 02090
781-326-7500 x7520
The Pine Hill PTO Welcomes Students, Families, and Staff to the 2023-2024 School Year!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- WYFS Gift Drive - December 1st - December 11th. Donations can be delivered to either Deerfield or Hanlon.
- Inclusive Schools Week - Monday, December 4th - Friday, December 8th.
- Holiday Bingo Night - Tuesday, December 5th from 6:00pm - 7:30pm, Thurston Middle School. Free bingo for all Pine Hill Families. Reminder to bring cash for Council on Aging Holiday Craft Fair and PTO raffle tickets. Get in on the fun and sign-up to help out!
- Takeout Tuesdays - December 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th at Islington Pizza (mention "Pine Hill PTO")
- Conversations with Caregivers - Wednesday, December 6th Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Professional Development Room, District Offices.
- Kid's Night Out - Friday, December 8th at Wentworth Hall. Please register here for Westwood Recreation's Inclusive Program.
- SEPAC Coffee Meet-up - Monday, December 11th from 9:30am - 11:30am, Muffin House Cafe. RSVP here!
- SEPAC Parent Group - Tuesday, December 12th from 8:00pm - 9:00pm, Online Event. Join via the Zoom link.
More Info about the Pine Hill PTO
For additional information about your PTO, please visit the PTO section of the Pine Hill Website.
Contact Us
Email us at pinehillpto@westwood.k12.ma.us.
