Grade 4 Cultural Day

The fourth graders had a terrific Cultural Day. The students learned a great deal about immigration and different cultures.

Kindergarten

I greatly enjoyed reading "The Polar Express" to all the kindergarten students today. We also had fun wearing our pajamas
to school.

Students of the Week

Students of the Week: Sadie Floyd, Jacob Gata, Jada Mawanda, Dillyn Welch, Amber Nicole Winsor, Camden Shanahan, Alivia Imbimbo, Eiko Coram, Dylan Adams, and Alex Chang

Congratulations to Sadie Floyd, Jacob Gata, Jada Mawanda, Dillyn Welch, Amber Nicole Winsor, Camden Shanahan, Alivia Imbimbo, Eiko Coram, Dylan Adams, and Alex Chang for being our Students of the Week. Sadie, Jacob, Jada, Dillyn, Amber Nicole, Camden, Alivia, Eiko, Dylan, and Alex have done great work showing appropriate, safe and kind behavior (ASK). Thank you for being role models!

Pine Glen Winter Concert 2016

The fourth and fifth graders had a wonderful performance last night at the Pine Glen Winter Concert. Mrs. Canzano conducted the orchestra. Mr. Napierkowski directed the band. Mrs. Agati and Mrs. DeMartinis directed the chorus.

Burlington Fire Holiday Happiness Toy Drive

Grade 4 and Kindergarten

Fourth grade and kindergarten are in the final steps of their animal research project. One of the final steps is a presentation of their research. We are integrating technology by using a green screen and iPad to put students in a setting related to their animal.

PTO Walkathon Donations

Last call for Walkathon Donations!

Remember, the Walkathon is one of the only 3 fundraisers the PTO runs during the year.  Without PTO dues we depend on your contribution to continue to provide enrichment programs and supplement bus costs for our students!

If you have already donated -Thank You!  If you have not please try to have it in before the end of this week!

Vacation Visiting Animal Program

Vacation Visiting Animal Program

Gerbils, Hamsters, Turtles and more!

The Science Center is looking for homes for some of its animals over winter vacation.

• The Science Center will provide cage, food, shavings, and care sheet for the animal.
• CALL MS. WENDY PAVLICEK AT (781)-270-2928 if interested.  
• Animals are distributed on a first come, first serve basis.  
• All animals must be picked up at the Science Center (BHS) by making an appointment with Ms. Pavlicek.      

Thank you!

Scholastic Book Fair Next Week!

The whole school is excited about our upcoming book fair. An amazing selection of books will be in our library December 12th-16th! The latest and finest titles for kids can be found at the book fair, as well as books of interest to parents. The book fair is a great way to get everyone excited about reading. And, you can contribute books to your child's classroom library.

Please remember the sales tax rate is 6.25%.

You may visit the book fair without your child from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 8:30 a.m. until Noon on Friday, to purchase books. A limited supply of gift wrapping will be available as well. (You may join your child's class too.)

If you would like to purchase books online, you may do so at:
http://www.scholastic.com/bf/pineglenelementaryschool

Your child should have brought home a flyer to get a glimpse of some of the great books we have.

Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns.

See you at the Book Fair,
Rachel
Teacher Librarian, Pine Glen Elementary School
rsmall@bpsk12.org
BPSEdTech.org
#BPSPineGlen

Students of the Week

Students of the Week: Ben Parillo,
Ashley Tracy, Hannah Taitelbaum, Shea Walthall, and Rowan Gilligan

Congratulations to Ben Parillo,
Ashley Tracy, Hannah Taitelbaum, Shea Walthall, and Rowan Gilligan for being our Students of the Week. Ben,
Ashley, Hannah, Shea, and Rowan have done great work showing appropriate, safe and kind behavior (ASK). Thank you for being role models!

Kindergarten and Grade 4

All the kindergarten and fourth grade teachers are co-teaching a project on animal research. Students are learning about concepts such as animal habitat and diet. Students are using the app Drawing Pad on their iPad's and the green screen to help create an Animal Book.

Students of the Week

Students of the Week: Megan Lovuolo, Michael Bannister, and Evan McNamee

Congratulations to Megan Lovuolo, Michael Bannister, and Evan McNamee for being our Studnets of the Week. Megan, Michael, and Evan have done great work showing appropriate, safe and kind behavior (ASK). Thank you for being role models!

A Holiday Pops Concert

Exploding Pumpkin Video

Community Outreach

Students at Pine Glen brought in food this morning that was presented to the Burlington Food Pantry later in the day.

Turkey Trot & Walk-a-Thon 2016

Thank you very much to our physical education teachers Ms. Govoni, Mr. Kip, and the PTO for organizing and running a great Turkey Trot and Walk-a-Thon.

Chemical and Physical Reactions

This morning Mr. Mussleman from the Burlington Science Center and Mr. Papadonis, retired director of the center, participated in an all school assembly. They helped students understand the difference between a physical and chemical reaction. The presentation went off with a "bang" as a pumpkin exploded showing students a chemical reaction.

Chemical Reaction with a Pumpkin

Scholastic Book Fair: Volunteers Needed

Our first Scholastic Book Fair will be December 12th-16th. 

Rachel would love your help! If you're willing and able, please fill out this form. (Choices are automatically deleted once the time slots are filled.) She will need assistance setting up, writing wish lists, selling, wrapping, restocking, and closing up. 

Please let Rachel know if you have any questions, comments, and/or concerns: rsmall@bpsk12.org.

Box Top Winners

Congratulations to Will Brady, Mackenzie Carter and Colin Grzelak for bringing in the most box tips and winning the PTO's Fall Collection Contest!