Boston Strong Day this Friday

Boston Strong Day

Math

In this picture, first grade teacher, Mrs. Guanci is providing mathematics instruction to her students. The first graders can display their work wirelessly from an iPad to the interactive white board.

BURLINGTON DRUG & ALCOHOL TASK FORCE

Alcohol Free 2013

Mother to Mother PreK Social

Fox Hill

Children who will be entering Kindergarten this fall are invited to join the monthly Pre-K socials being organized by Mother-to-Mother.  You do not need to be a member of Mother-to-Mother to participate.  The first social will be held on Saturday, April 27^th from 3 to 4 pm at the Fox Hill school playground.  Please email Sharleen Davis at sharleendavis@hotmail.com to RSVP.

Memorial

Children who will be entering Kindergarten this fall are invited to join the monthly Pre-K socials being organized by Mother-to-Mother.  You do not need to be a member of Mother-to-Mother to participate.  The first social will be held on Saturday, April 27^th from 3:30 to 4:30 pm at the Memorial school playground.  Please email Sharleen Davis at sharleendavis@hotmail.com to RSVP.

Pine Glen

Children who will be entering Kindergarten this fall are invited to join the monthly Pre-K socials being organized by Mother-to-Mother.  You do not need to be a member of Mother-to-Mother to participate.  The first social will be held on Sunday, April 28^th from 3 to 4 pm at the Pine Glen school playground.  Please email Sharleen Davis at sharleendavis@hotmail.com to RSVP.

Francis Wyman

Children who will be entering Kindergarten this fall are invited to join the monthly Pre-K socials being organized by Mother-to-Mother.  You do not need to be a member of Mother-to-Mother to participate.  The first social will be held on Sunday, April 28^th from 3:30 to 4:30 pm at the Francis Wyman school playground.  Please email Sharleen Davis at sharleendavis@hotmail.com to RSVP.

School Visit

Today teachers and staff from the Alden School in Duxbury, MA visited Pine Glen Elementary School to see some of the great instruction taking place. In this picture they visited a third grade classroom to see a lesson being presented by Mrs. Cunha and Mr. Callahan.

Monday Morning

This morning during my walk throughs I saw great instruction taking place. In this picture, kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Babajtis is providing literacy instruction to her students.

Heroes and Helpers

Dear Pine Glen Elementary School Community, 

This year our Pine Glen Elementary School Community has had to endure a second senseless tragedy.  In many ways it is not do you know someone that was affected by the Boston Marathon tragedy but, who do you know that was effected?  

Our entire Pine Glen Community was happy to hear that Mrs. Visocchi who was running the Marathon for a second time was safe.      

This tragedy that touched all of us in many different ways.  I have done a complete media blackout for my youngest daughter who turned 5 last week and monitored the information my 8 year old daughter has learned.  One of the things I stressed to her were heroes and helpers.  My family had two close friends that were nurse volunteers in the medical tent at the finish line of the Boston Marathon.  They saved many lives on Monday.  My daughter knows both these women who in addition to being great nurses and wonderful wives and mothers are now heroes.  It has been helpful for my daughter to know that no matter what happens good people will be there to help and keep us safe just like our friends did that day.  

One Monday just like everyday at Pine Glen Elementary School we will work to support our children the same way we always do, with compassion and a lot of tender loving care.  I thank you for the joy your children bring me everyday.  I am also thankful that I get to work with heroes everyday at Pine Glen Elementary School and along with them I will make sure they are in a safe place that has as it's mission to develop a life long love of learning.   

Sincerely,

John Lyons, M.S. Ed.

Principal 

Pine Glen Elementary School  

The resources cited below can be accessed directly by using the Ctrl+click keys on your keyboard or by pasting the link directly into your browser:

• Tips for Talking to Children about Difficult News - American Psychological Association
• Helping Children with Scary News - PBS Parents
• Helping Children Cope with Tragedy Related Anxiety - Mental Health America

• http://www.nasponline.org/resources/crisis_safety/Helping_Children_Cope_With_Terrorism_2013.pdf
• http://www.redcross.org/news/article/Red-Cross-Provides-Tips-for-Easing-Stress-After-Disaster

Pine Glen School Principal of the Day Devin Ralston

As principal of the day, I wanted to makes sure like Mr. Lyons, I had my picture taken on the rock wall too.

Walk Throughs

These are some pictures from my Walk Throughs of Pine Glen as Principal of the Day.

Walk Throughs

These are some pictures from my Walk Throughs of Pine Glen as Principal of the Day

Walk Throughs

These are some pictures from my Walk Throughs of Pine Glen as Principal of the Day

Walk Throughs

These are some pictures from my Walk Throughs of Pine Glen as Principal of the Day.

Walk Throughs

These are some pictures from my Walk Throughs of Pine Glen as Principal of the Day.

Walk Throughs

These are some pictures from my Walk Throughs of Pine Glen as Principal of the Day. It was especially fun to visit the Teacher's Room.

Walk Throughs

These are some pictures from my Walk Throughs of Pine Glen as Principal of the Day.

Principal for the Day

My name is Devin Ralston and I am the Principal of the Day. Today is also Wacky Tacky Day at Pine Glen Elementary School. This morning as principal I helped Mrs. Gosselin with attendance, checked on the lunch being served today, talked to Mrs. Ferrick about student health, and complemented Mr. Lyons on his Wacky Tacky Outfit.

From Ms. Garneau's Blog

At my last count yesterday we have filled 1,615 buckets! 

We will be celebrating the achievement of our latest goal by having a "Wacky Tacky" day on Friday, April 12. This is something different than Pajama day, but should also be easy for all to participate in and hopefully not be disruptive to our school day. 

Wacky Tacky is a combination of a backwards and mismatch clothes days. For example, someone could wear a formal top/bottom (dress/suit) and informal top/bottom (sports jersey/cargo shorts). Other ideas include mismatched socks, a dress shoe and a sneaker, multiple patterns or plaids, stripes and polka dots, etc. You may also opt to wear your clothes backwards or inside out. 

I am looking forward to seeing all the outfits tomorrow!

Pine Glen Ambassadors

I would like to thank and recognize Spencer Reith, Daniel Sullivan, Judith Desmond and Nicole Keddy who were Pine Glen Ambassadors today. These fifth graders took members of The Burlington School Committee and Ways and Means Committee for a tour of Pine Glen Elementary School to see the great instruction and learning going on everyday.

Written Expression and the Common Core

Yesterday during my daily walk throughs I noticed a poster in Miss Smith's First Grade Classroom describing the different types of writing in the Common Core Curriculum. I also saw one of our RTI Tutors, Miss Parziale, working with a student on his writing.

Congratulations to Diya Godavarti

Superintendent Dr. Conti, Assistant Superintendent Mr. Larkin, and Mr. Lyons visited Mrs. Lynch's Third Grade Classroom to congratulate Diya Godavarti who placed second in a national poetry competition. We are all very proud of Diya and accomplishments. Her poetry is amazing.

Congratulations to Ms. Garneau

Ms. Garneau was selected and received a scholarship from NASP (National Association of School Psychologists) to ackknowledge how we celebrated School Psychology Week at Pine Glen Elementary School. 

The theme this year for School Psychology Awareness week was “Knowing Your Own Strengths.”  Students decorated a bicep highlighting his or her strengths. All of these were collected and displayed to showcase all of our strengths!