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 - December 2025
Dear Pine Hill Families,
Happy December! A month marked with celebrations and time spent with those we love. In a season of giving, I am so thankful to share that we are once again partnering with the PTO and Westwood Youth and Family Services for a donation drive. The generosity of our community continues to shine through. I am grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such a kind and generous community and look forward to celebrating all of the greatness our school has to offer throughout December.
In December, we will be celebrating Inclusive Schools Week (Dec. 8-12) with read alouds and activities centered around being inclusive, one of our core values here at Pine Hill. Stay tuned for messaging from Mrs. Bean regarding Inclusive Schools Spirit Week activities. Be sure to ask your student about these activities and how they are learning about ensuring everyone is included here at Pine Hill.
Important Dates
December 3 - 6:00 PM - Community Dinner at Sheehan
December 10 - 12:00 PM - Early Release
December 10 - 6:30 PM - School Committee
December 11 - Grade 3 Discovery Museum Enrichment
December 11 - 7:30 PM - Grade 5 Band Concert (Westwood High School)
December 23 - 12:00 PM - Early Release
December 24 - January 4 - No School - Winter Recess
News and Announcements
Winter Weather at Pine Hill
Hello Pine Hill Families,
With winter weather possibly approaching soon, I wanted to share our expectations for outdoor recess during the winter months.
We will go outside at recess, even with snow, unless the wind chill is below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, which is the Westwood Public Schools cutoff. 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.
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.
PTO Updates
Stay informed by reading the PTO December 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.
Thank you for reading and having a wonderful December!
Sincerely,
Reid J. Jones Samantha Bean
Reid 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.
