Fifth graders can become a school patrol member. Their primary task is to ensure a safe trip to and from school for the students of Pinewood. They may help on the bus, or as a crossing guard, or have a special assignment in school.

To remain in the program, a school patrol member needs to strive to be a positive role model. Inappropriate behavior at school or on the bus will lead to that student's dismissal.

There are a variety of field trips offered to the patrol members during the school year as a reward for their service.

    Each morning a group of fifth grade students are in charge of presenting the morning announcements to the school on television.  These students present the top news stories and weather each day. They also announce the lunch menu, and assist teachers with leading the school in the Pledge of Allegiance. 

Our fifth grade students are fortunate to be involved in the ten-week D.A.R.E. program.  D.A.R.E. stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education.  This unique program brings a uniformed Eagan police officer into our building weekly.  The officer has undergone intensive training in a course that focuses on teaching students ways to say no to drugs, alcohol and negative peer pressure.  The officer also helps students understand different forms of pressure and other issues surrounding drugs and alcohol.

Band students have already begun weekly small group lessons, which focus on tone, rhythm, correct fingering, posture and breathing techniques.  Students in band are asked to practice 20 minutes a day, six days a week to continue making progress.

In addition to weekly lessons, students participate in large group band at 7:50 am most Tuesday mornings and two concerts.  Parents are responsible for transportation to rehearsal on Tuesday mornings.