2009 - 2010 Highlights

Pine Chef Fundraiser: Culinary Potluck Contest


The secret ingredient for the second annual Pine Chef was LEMON and the winners were...

1st Place: Stan Lepski with "Shrimp"
2nd Place: Joedie Sawyer with "Lemon Wedges"
3rd Place: Katrina Wong with "Zesty Curry Chicken & Rice"

Thank you very much everyone for the successful event!

Special thanks to all of the generous donors and partners who made this event possible.



This year we have had fun with:

  • Visiting the farm for a hayride and picking pumpkins
  • Hearing from the librarian about bears and making our own cave
  • Collecting signs of fall
  • Climbing snow mountains and making ice mobiles
  • Going to the theatre to see a play
  • Celebrating our families with an international potluck luncheon
  • Building with different materials like paper, blocks, and magnets


  • Some activities we are looking forward to:

  • Celebrating the Chinese New Year with a restaurant trip
  • Visiting the Zimmerli Art Museum
  • Watching eggs incubate and welcoming the chicks to our classroom
  • Studying caterpillars and watching their transformation to butterflies
  • Exploring the signs of spring

  • Please click here for the 2008 - 2009 highlights.