Math

Today in Mrs. Lynch's classroom her third grade students did some incredible math! Mrs. Fortunato, district math coach, stopped in to join the fun.

Message from the PTO

Genevieve orders have arrived!

Please come into the school and in the hallway to the left of the lobby pick up your order.  

Orders are orgainzed by grade.

Student prize certificates will be sent home through their classroom teachers.

CONGRATULATIONS to Joey O'Hare for winning the
 "Uno's Pizza for a Year" gift card!  

 Enjoy your pizza Joey!

Thanks for your support!

Walkthroughs

Today during my daily walkthroughs I saw students in Mrs. Visocchi's fourth grade classroom doing research to use for their persuasive writing. I also looked at student's personal narratives from Ms. Varrell's second graders that were displayed on the wall. In addition, I enjoyed seeing kindergartners in Mrs. Potts' Room working at center developing their fine motor skills.

Message from Cub Scout Pack 105

Let the Den leaders of Cub Scout Pack 105 take care of your children, grades K-5, while you do your holiday shopping, take in a movie, or enjoy some much deserved time to yourselves on Friday 12-12-14 for Parents Night out. Contact Monique Grasso 339-227-9868 or email her atpgrasso1970@yahoo.com with any questions.

Walkathon

Today we had our first ever Walkathon at Pine Glen Elementary School. It was a lot of fun. I would like to thank all the volunteers and PTO for their assistance with this great event.

Turkey Trot

Today we had our annual Turkey Trot. Congratulations to all the third, fourth and fifth graders who ran.

Pumpkin Experiment

Today, retired Burlington Science Director, Mr. Papadonis returned to Pine Glen Elementary School. We had an all school assembly and saw Mr. Papadonis conduct the pumpkin experiment. It was amazing.

Lockdown Practice

Safety is our top priority at Pine Glen Elementary School.  Today students practiced a lockdown drill during lunch.  Students did a great job following the procedures.  Drills like today are ways we help our students practice being safe.

Wednesday Dismissal

This Wednesday is a half-day.   Dismissal time is 11:45.  I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving!

Hour of Code - December 8 - 14, 2014

The Hour of Code is coming December 8 - 14, 2014 and is our opportunity to join the largest learning event in history.  It is a one-hour introduction to computer science, designed to demystify code and show that anyone can learn the basics.  Coding lessons will be available to all Pine Glen Students, using their iPads, during this week and we are encouraging teachers and students to participate.  For more information about this global event, please watch the video below and/or visit the website The Hour of Code.  Here are some sample coding exercises Coding Exercises for all age groups, as well as specific elementary grade ranges.  Give it a try!  Please contact Michelle Ardizzoni(email) Pine Glen Instructional Technology Specialist, for Hour of Code support in your classroom.

Pine Glen Walkathon - Wednesday Nov. 26, 2014

Why is Math Different Now?

Why is Math Different Now from raj shah on Vimeo.

Pine Glen Buses - Morning Pick Up Schedule Time Change

New Blog

Our guidance counselor, Lauren Zanotti, has recently created a blog (Pine Glen Guidance Counselor ).  This resource will have ideas on how to help students be successful both at school and home.   It will also feature some of the great things Ms. Zanotti is working on with students at Pine Glen Elementary School.  

"A Taste of Girl Scouting"

Student Accident Insurance

Student accident insurance is available through ISI New England.  If you are interested in purchasing insurance for your child, information and enrollment forms are available online at www.isi1959.com/student_accident.html.  When you reach the home page select MASSACHUSETTS Enrollment Form (Voluntary).

No Need to Cook Tuesday Night! Stay to Eat or Order to Go! Takeout Orders and Eating at Flatbread Both Benefit the Pine Glen PTO.

Message from Burlington PAC

Please join us for our upcoming presentation:

Bringing School Behavior to Home

Monday, November 17^th

6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Marion Tavern*

Presented by Naomi O’Brien M. Ed

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), BPS

 This workshop will discuss how to help bridge the gap between school and home behavior and create positive behavior systems for any environment. We will explore and discuss the four areas of the Life Skills Curriculum which is currently implemented throughout the district:  Instruction-Following, Functional Language Skills, Tolerance Skills, and Empathy Skills.  Strategies around how to teach these skills, reinforce them at home, as well as differentiate both the teaching and skill selection will be discussed.

*Marion Tavern is located next to the Burlington police department. 

Doors open at 6:30 presentation begins at 7:00

If you have any questions please contact Lisa DeRosa at burlingtonspedpac@gmail.com

Confidentiality Meeting

I will be hosting a confidentiality meeting on November 13, 2014 at 8:15 am. 

All parent volunteers are required to have an updated CORI form on file at Central Office and also attend a Principal’s Confidentiality Meeting to be eligible to chaperon field trips and volunteer.  

Treats for Troops

Pine Glen is once again joining other Burlington schools in collecting wrapped Halloween Candy for our troops overseas.  Over the last few years we have been able to send over 6000lbs of candy to troops stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Please join in again and donate some of your Halloween candy or pick up and an extra bag at the store and help us send a little Halloween cheer overseas!  Soldiers love getting cards and letters from kids back home.  If you would like to send a special message to a soldier overseas, please put your letter in the Orange Collection box along with your candy and we will make sure it gets to a soldier!  

Sing Along

Students participated in a sing-along today. Our music teachers, Mrs. Agati and Ms. Berger, lead the students. All the students did a fantastic job singing!

4th Grade Rocket Day 2014

The fourth graders, their teachers and parents all had a 'blast' at Rocket Day today.  With help from Ms. Pavilcek and Mr. Musselman from the Burlington Science Center students learned about such concepts as gravity, thrust and force.  The students greatly enjoyed launching their rockets.

Message From New Guidance Counselor

Dear Parents and Guardians,

My name is Lauren Zanotti and I am the new School Counselor at Pine Glen Elementary School. I am thrilled to be a part of this wonderful school and to begin my work with students and families.

I received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Emmanuel College. Shortly after college, I started working as a Counselor on a psychiatry floor at Children's Hospital Boston. It was during that time that I made the decision to spend my life working with children and families in a counseling capacity.  I went on to earn my Masters Degree in School Counseling from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Before coming to Pine Glen, I was employed as a School Counselor in the Springfield and Boston public schools.

In my free time, I love spending time with friends and family, being active, cooking and traveling. I recently became an aunt for the first time which is very exciting! Also, I will be adopting a dog soon and very much look forward to having my first pet. These other "roles" in my life contribute so positively and strongly to my work as a counselor. 

As a School Counselor, my primary responsibility is to promote the academic, personal, and social well-being of all students.  I look forward to offering support to the students, staff, families and community.  I will be meeting with students individually and in small groups, conducting classroom lessons, meeting with parents, collaborating with teachers and staff, and consulting with community organizations to support and meet the needs of all Pine Glen students and families.

I am here to help students achieve their personal/social and academic goals, as well as provide support for the parents and teachers. I can be reached by email at lzanotti@bpsk12.org or phone at 781-270-1715.

Sincerely, 

Lauren Zanotti 

Art

Students in Ms. Fallon's Art Class were doing value studies of light utilizing charcoal today. It was fascinating to she students create works with the contrasting colors and light.

Message from the Burlington Food Pantry

The Burlington Food Pantry is looking for donations of TOOTHPASTE and TOOTHBRUSHES.

If you can contribute, please place your donations in the Food Pantry Box in the Main Office.

The Burlington Food Pantry provides food to approximately 120 needy Burlington families every month.

Thanks so much!!!

PTO Halloween Party

A BIG thank you to the PTO and all the incredible volunteers that made the Halloween Party a huge success! The dancing was great and the haunted house was amazing.

Library

Dear Pine Glen Community,

Mrs. Ogren will be leaving Pine Glen Elementary School for a short time.  I know we will all greatly miss her. Mrs. Fallon, a retired Burlington Elementary School Teacher, has graciously agreed to take over the position in the meantime.

I can not thank Mrs. Ogren enough for her dedication to the library and students of Pine Glen Elementary School.  Also, we are incredibly thankful to Mrs. Fallon for her assistance.

The district is still actively looking for a candidate to be our permanent librarian.

Sincerely,

John Lyons, MS. Ed.
Principal

Congratulations to Benjamin Parrillo

Ms. Pavlicek, Director of the Burlington Science Center, came to Pine Glen today to announce that Benjamin Parrillo is our 2014 Sunflower Contest Champion. Benjamin's sunflower grew to a height of 12.5 feet. We are all very proud of Benjamin and his accomplishment.

PTO Collection Contest

We have our winners for the Collection Contests! All of the winners will receive Party Lab Gift cards along with free tickets to the Halloween Dance. The PTO wants to thank everyone for participating, the collection contest brings in hundreds of dollars to the PTO which will be funneled back to the students. Please keep collecting those labels and box tops and stay tuned for our next collection contest! Campbell's Labels for Education Poleena Risman, 166 points, (tied for 1st) Ellie Risman, 166 points, (tied for 1st) Seema Risman, 166 points, (tied for 1st) Box Tops Emma Naddaff, 275 box tops (tied for 1st place) Brooke Naddaff, 275 box tops (tied for 1st place) Christopher Peckham, 210 box tops, (3rd place )

Burlington PAC

Join the Burlington PAC at our next event: Childhood Stress & Anxiety : Causes, Impact & Strategies 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. October 23, Library, Marshall Simonds Middle School Presented by Joel M. Ristuccia, a certified School Psychologist with over twenty-five years experience working in the public schools. Come hear Joel talk about Anxiety in students k-12, why it happens and what you can do about it. For more information please contact us at burlingtonspedpac@gmail.com

Burlington High Alumni Bash

PTO News - October 2014

English Language Arts

Mrs. Visocchi in this picture is working with fourth graders during English Language Arts (ELA).

Music

Today Mrs. Agati worked with fifth graders on Ostinatos and used various instruments.

Change of Staff

Dear Parents, 

Alexis Dwyer, guidance counselor, has left Pine Glen to spend more time with her family.  Lauren Zanotti has been hired to be our new guidance counselor and will be starting her first day at Pine Glen Elementary School on Monday, October 20, 2014. Ms. Zanotti is very excited to work with the students and staff at Pine Glen.  She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge with her to this position.  If you need the assistance of a guidance counselor prior to Ms. Zanotti's start, please feel free to contact Mrs. Perry, school psychologist, or me. 

Sincerely,

John Lyons, M.S. Ed.

Principal

Tech Savvy Parenting

Confidentiality Meeting

I will be hosting a confidentiality meeting this Friday (10/10/14) at 8:30 am.

All parent volunteers are required to have an updated CORI form on file at Central Office and also attend a Principal’s Confidentiality Meeting to be eligible to chaperone field trips and volunteer.  

Main Office Renovation

We are thrilled with the main office renovation that took place at Pine Glen this summer. The new conference room and entrance have made our school more inviting and safer. I greatly thank the Burlington Community for all their support and the dedication they have shown to the students.

5th Grade Visiting Field Trip

Today museum educators from the Concord Museum visited the fifth grade classrooms at Pine Glen Elementary School. The students learned about early settlers and Native American interactions. Students also learned about the culture and geography of Concord at that time. The educators will also be here tomorrow.

PTO

The PTO will be holding their first meeting of the year tomorrow night.  The meeting starts at 7:00.  We look forward to seeing everyone.