Andy Kelly's Jazz Ambassadors
2023-06-01 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
The performance will feature traditional New Orleans Jazz music, and the band will discuss the origins of jazz throughout the performance.
This on campus event is for Pine Cobble students, faculty and families.

Field Day
2023-06-07 13:00 - 15:00
All events will be held in the afternoon.
More information will be available as the date approaches.

Flip Flop Day
2023-06-09 08:00 - 15:00
To get a sense of what the following year holds, students “flip” up to their next year’s classroom to spend time with their future teacher. Then they “flop” back down again for the afternoon.

Recognition Day
2023-06-15 09:30 - 12:40
Students should arrive at school at their usual time, wearing clothing suitable for our celebration. The official ceremony starts at 9:30 a.m. and will be followed by a picnic sponsored by the PTG. ASK is available. Please join us for this fun and memorable annual event!

Graduation
2023-06-16 09:00 - 11:30
First through eighth grade students and families of graduates are invited to attend. Students should arrive at school at their usual time, wearing clothing suitable for our celebration. The ceremony will start at 9:00 a.m. and will be followed by celebratory refreshments. Students will be ready to be picked up by 11:30 a.m. ASK is not available.

PTG Meeting
2023-08-23 08:15 - 09:15
Back to School PTG Meeting
Wednesday, August 23rd at 8:15am
Please join us to discuss upcoming PTG events and plans for the school year! We will meet in person inside the Cluett house. A virtual option is also available here.

Fall 2023 Semester Begins
2023-08-23 20:00 - 2023-08-24 19:59 | Intermediate School Game Night, MA
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Faculty Meetings
2023-08-28 - 2023-08-31
Full-day ASK available. No ASK on Friday, September 1.

New Family Welcome
2023-08-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Lower School Playground
An all-community social for new families!

Meet other new families, get to know our fabulous teachers, and enjoy some refreshments. Already a Pine Cobble family? Please join us! Light refreshments. RSVP: Nicole LeBeau, Director of Enrollment

Break Bread and Discuss the Year Ahead!
2023-08-30 16:00 - 19:00
Immediately following the New Family Welcome, our school community will come together for food and conversation. Please RSVP here by Wednesday, August 23.
We look forward to sharing more about this upcoming school year, introducing members of the community and getting to know one another, and exchanging thoughts and ideas.
We’ll begin with introductions of members of our community, remarks from the Board, and a presentation by the administration, faculty, and staff. Immediately following the presentation, there will be food for all and time for more conversation.
Please feel free to bring a friend! We look forward to seeing you soon!

Labor Day
2023-09-04
No school. No ASK.

First Day of School
2023-09-05
Welcome to our 2023-2024 school year!

PTG Meeting
2023-09-06 08:15 - 09:15, 2023-10-04 08:15 - 09:15

PTG Back to School BBQ
2023-09-08 16:00 - 18:00
Join us at the pavilion to kick off the 2023-2024 school year!

Soccer - Green Team @ Academy at Charlemont
2023-09-19 14:30 - 18:00
Dismissal From Pine Cobble: 2:30 pm
Arrival @ Pine Cobble: 6:00 pm
Game Time: 3:45 pm
Location: Academy at Charlemont

Yom Kippur
2023-09-25

School Photos
2023-09-26 - 2023-09-27
School Picture Days – Coming soon!
Photographer Greg Nesbit will return to Pine Cobble on Tuesday, September 26th and Wednesday, September 27th taking posed individual and class fall photos. Each grade will be photographed on one of the two days. Photos will be available for purchase. Rain/make-up dates are Friday, September 29th and Monday, October 2nd.

Soccer - Green & White Teams vs. Berkshire Waldorf (Home)
2023-09-27 16:00 - 18:00
Game Time: 4:00 pm

Parents' Night
2023-09-28
Event begins at 5:30 p.m.

Soccer - Green & White Teams @ Berkshire Country Day
2023-10-03 14:45 - 17:30
Dismissal from Pine Cobble: 2:45 pm
Game Time: 3:45 pm
Arrival @ Pine Cobble: 5:30 pm
Location: Berkshire Country Day

Mountain Day
2023-10-06

Indigenous People’s Day
2023-10-09

Pine Cobble Caregiver Book Club
2023-10-10 08:15 - 09:15
Pine Cobble will be hosting a book club for parents and all caregivers. Our aim is to use inspiring books that cover the latest research in child development as a springboard for discussion, and as an opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect, support, and empower one another. We will meet approximately once a month in the Pine Cobble School Library.
If you are responsible for the care and well-being of children, The Pine Cobble Caregiver Book Club is for you!
Our first month’s book will be Good Inside by Dr. Becky Kennedy.
The first book club meeting will take place in the Pine Cobble School library on Tuesday, October 10th, at 8:15am.

Soccer - Green Team @ Bement
2023-10-10 14:05 - 18:15
Dismissal from Pine Cobble: 2:05 pm
Game Time: 3:45 pm
Arrival @ Pine Cobble: 6:15 pm
Location: The Bement School

Soccer - [POSTPONED] Green Team vs. Academy at Charlemont (Home)
2023-10-12 16:00 - 18:00

Pine Cobble Library Book Fair with The Bennington Bookshop
2023-10-18 - 2023-10-20
As we pull out our cozy sweaters and start lighting our fireplaces, let’s make sure we have some great books to read!
Support a local business, help our school, and get some wonderful books into your own children’s collections, too. Come to the Pine Cobble Book Fair on October 18th-20th in the Cluett House Reception room.
This year, we are excited to collaborate again with the Bennington Bookshop, the oldest independent bookshop in Vermont. Classics, new releases, best sellers, and seasonal hidden gems for children of all ages will all be on display for order.
Orders made on campus will be available approximately three weeks after the fair for you to pick up at the school or have sent home with your children.
If you’d like to get involved, consider being a book fair volunteer! Contact Cynthia Quiñones at c.quinones@pinecobble.org for more information.
Cluett House Reception Room
Wednesday-Thursday, October 18th-19th, 2:30pm-5:30pm
Friday, October 20th (Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day), 8:00am-5:30pm

Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day
2023-10-20
SAVE THE DATE! October 20th is Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day at Pine Cobble School.
Who should we invite to celebrate with your child(ren)? Please complete this form, email Sara Farrell Okamura or call 413-458-4680 ext. 31.

Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day is a beloved tradition at Pine Cobble School where we honor the grandparent(s) or a special friend in your child(ren)’s life. A special friend might be an aunt/uncle, neighbor, family friend or anyone else who shares a special bond with your child(ren). They will start the morning with refreshments and then join the students in their classes until noon, when they will be treated to a luncheon with remarks by Dr. Alana Harte and some special guests. We can’t wait to welcome your family!

Soccer - Green & White Teams @ Berkshire Waldorf
2023-10-20 14:10 - 18:45
Dismissal From Pine Cobble: 2:10 pm
Arrival @ Pine Cobble: 6:45 pm
Game Time: 3:30 pm (White Team) & 4:30 pm (Green Team)
Location: Berkshire Waldorf School

Soccer - Green Team @ Berkshire Country Day (Tournament)
2023-10-21 08:30 - 14:30
Depart Pine Cobble: 8:30 am
Arrival at Pine Cobble: 2:30 pm
Location: Berkshire Country Day School
