May the Fourth Be With You — FAST Pep Rally Recap
Pine Crest held its first-ever FAST Pep Rally. The energy in Red Apple Dining was unmatched.
On Monday, May 4, Pine Crest ElementaryMagnet School of Innovation made history, hosting its first ever F.A.S.T. Pep Rally for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students in Red Apple Dining. A celebration designed to fire up our Panthers for the weeks ahead and to relay the message "May the fourth be with you".
The atmosphere was electric. Our oldest Panthers came together cheering each other on and laughing with their teachers. If the volume in the room was any indication, there is no doubt that Pine Crest is ready. The event was our staff's way of saying': we see you, we believe in you, and we've got your back.
"The best prize is knowing you did your best."
Teachers across campus showed up on screen
Teachers and Staff members from every corner of Pine Crest recorded their own hype videos to be shown during the rally. The results were wonderful. From crayon-costumed Support teachers and a surprise mascot appearance for first grade, the whole campus rallied behind our students.
For a snippet of the Staff videos click HERE.
Are you smarter than a 5th grader? Science edition
One of the rally's biggest crowd moments was a live game of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Science Edition, where 5th grade students went head-to-head with staff members on science questions covering everything from the asteroid belt to chemical energy to the human body. The twist: every time students answered correctly, a staff member had to complete a silly challenge: hula hooping in the gym, "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star", "I'm a Litte Teapot'"and more. It was a perfect, laugh-filled reminder that our 5th graders have learned a lot this year.
CLICK HERE to see who had to Hula Hoop!
How students can earn raffle tickets
The prizes are incredible
The raffle lineup this year is genuinely impressive — put together with love by teachers and staff who wanted every student to feel motivated:
- Beats Solo 4 Wireless Headphones
- Razor A Kick Scooter
- Stanley 40 oz. Quencher Cup
- JBL Vibe Beam Wireless Earbuds
- AND1 Fantom Basketball
- Bluetooth Speaker
- Owala FreeSip Water Bottle
- Lego Basket — Star Wars, Harry Potter & Super Mario
- Squishmallow Basket
- Game Night Basket
- Galaxy Slime Kit & Ice Cream Slime Kit
- Mini Karaoke Machine
- 272-Piece Art Supply Pack
- Summertime Fun Basket
- Movie Moxie Candy Basket
- Mini Pottery Set
- Bracelet Making Kit
- Gift Cards — Chick-fil-A, Chipotle, Amazon, Dunkin', Apple, Walmart & Kohl's
- …and so much more
FAST PM3 incentives — beyond the raffle
Students who demonstrate proficiency or learning gains on the FAST assessment are eligible for even more:
Earn proficiency or a learning gain in Reading or Math and you're in. One subject or both — every gain counts.
Score a Level 5 in Reading or Math and choose a lunch trip to a restaurant of your choice. Score a 5 in both? Hello, gift card.
A grand finale: Confident
The rally closed with a surprise music video featuring Pine Crest teachers holding handmade signs and dancing to Demi Lovato's "Confident", showing students all the ways our school defines what it means to believe in yourself. The energy hit the ceiling. And then, just when students thought it couldn't get bigger, confetti poppers went off across the room in a burst of color and joy.
Testing week is here. The Panthers are ready. Let's go, Pine Crest.