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Save the Date April 20-21, 2026 #AI #FutureReady #STEM @PineCrestSch

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17 Nov 2024
Check out the session schedule for the 11th Annual Innovation Institute! Al, VR, Social Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and more...2025innovationinstitute.sche… There is something exciting for everyone at the institute. info.pinecrest.edu/pine-cres…
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#PCGrade3 students advanced their game design skills by enhancing their maze games with Scratch code. They experimented with altering game backgrounds, introducing crash sounds, adding a color trail, and modifying sprite costumes during gameplay. #GameDesign #EdTech
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The Hudson #PCLibrary now has Dash Robots for students, enhancing their library visits. Through Wonder Workshop apps, students engage in coding, boosting problem-solving skills and creativity. A great #STEM opportunity in the library!
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#PCGrade3 students began crafting Citizens of the World posters using Canva. They explored resizing, AI image creation, background changes, and font experimentation. A key focus was learning to use graphics effectively for their themes, using Magic Media AI for image prompts.
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#PCGrade2 students expanded on their Pixel Art learning by attending a joint collaboration with Computer Science and the iLab. Students worked on planning sheets this week to map out and count the number of pixels in their Minecraft character design. #CompSci #PixelArt
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#PCGrade5 students utilized engineering notebooks to preplan how their code would work with their cardboard construction projects using the Hummingbird Kits. Using AI, students are creating visual representations of how they would like their final products to look.#STEMeducation
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The #PCMiddleSchool participated in Drop Everything and Read, a 30-minute reading session that began at 8:00 a.m. With students, faculty, staff, and administrators participating, the event provided a relaxing break that many felt should occur regularly. #JustRead #DEAR
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Students, faculty, and administrators gathered for the annual #PCMiddleSchool Book Club Breakfast. Engaging talks led to a memorable event. A surprise Zoom visit from three authors added excitement as they greeted attendees and shared insights on new books. #CommunityReading
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Connect with Pine Crest School's experts in Computer Science and Technology and Entrepreneurship educators this April. Discover practical hands-on projects to implement at your institution. #STEM education #Innovation buff.ly/4hoTq1v
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#PCGrade5 students explored the concept of a proof of concept during the planning stage for their Hummingbird project. They brainstormed design ideas, formed project teams, and reviewed past presentations to set goals. #STEMLearning #ProjectBasedLearning
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Literacy Week was fantastic! The books, artwork, and live music were enjoyed by all! Everyone enjoyed Drop Everything and Read, and the Outdoor Book Tasting was a hit. Special thanks to the Parents’ Association for donating the goody bags. #LiteracyWeek #ReadingFun
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#PCGrade 2 students are excelling with Sphero! They've mastered coding techniques to tackle various tasks. They calculated exterior angles for polygons and spelled words with Sphero guiding them on an alphabet mat. #CodingKids #SpheroFun
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#PCPreK and #PCK students kicked off an Ozobot adventure! These mini robots follow lines and color codes drawn with markers. After uncovering Ozobot's ability to "see" colors, we explored what makes a real robot. We even hypothesized and tested its AI skills! #STEM #Robotics
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#PCGrade4 students Kicked off their VEX GO robotics projects, diving into hands-on learning with teamwork and creativity! The first challenge was to build a mechanical incline! #robotics #building #coding
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#PCGrade2 students sharpened their research skills this past week. Using the databases available to them on ClassLink, they created a poster that featured interesting facts about their assigned state.
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13 Jan 2025
Talia Sverdlik #PC2025 is passionate about VR! From winning a national tech competition to developing custom VR training for the football team, Talia’s work is revolutionizing both learning and #PCAthletics. Read more here: ow.ly/9i2q50UFns5 #PCInspired #PCUpperSchool

Harnessing Virtual Reality for Lifelong Learning

Read how Pine Crest Upper School students and faculty are integrating VR into athletics.

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29 Jan 2025
Listen to a special episode of the Futures Insight podcast recorded at Pine Crest's inaugural Innovation Festival, in partnership with @LSEGenerate and @LSE! Hear from School leadership and social entrepreneurship students like Hunter Gittlin ’26. #PCUpperSchool #PCLSEInnoFest
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The Beyer Center is embracing the season with a "cold weather" themed display. Shelves feature penguins, snowflakes, snowmen, and winter-colored books. Students are encouraged to explore the collection and enjoy the cozy atmosphere.
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#PCPK students decorated Kindness Capes after reading "You are a Superhero." Students enjoyed personalizing their capes and will wear them to find "Kindness Clues" in the upcoming weeks. #KindnessHero
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