PRINCIPAL NOTES

 Pine Glen is a school where teachers not only educate but embraced students with empathy and care every day. The goal at Pine Glen is to promote student growth and develop lifelong learners.  

The fifth grade Moving Up Ceremony was last night.   It was a great celebration and throughout the evening we saw representations of student growth both academically and socially. 

I again wish to thank the fifth graders for being such terrific role models for all the students at Pine Glen and remind them that they will always be part of the Pine Glen Community.  I wish them the best of success on their continued learning journey.   

NOTE FROM THE CAFÉ

Dismissal time will be at 11:30 on Tuesday.  For those families who wish to order a bag lunch to go home with their child, sandwiches of peanut butter and jelly or cheese will be available upon request.  If you are interested in purchasing lunch on this day, place your order via phone (781-270-1714) by Monday, June 21^st by 12:30 pm at the latest or send in a note with your child on Monday with your order.  (No cafeteria snacks will be available that day.)  

MENU WEEK OF June 21, 2010 Full Lunch $2.50 Milk $.50

MONDAY----------Grilled Cheese, Vegetable, Fresh Fruit, Juice/Milk

TUESDAY----------Cheese Sandwich, Peanut Butter Sandwich, Fresh Fruit, Juice/Milk

AVAILABLE DAILY—Pizza, Bagels, Peanut Butter & Jelly/Fluff, Yogurt, Assortment of Snacks & Ice Cream                 

Coming Attractions

June 22, 2010 ½ Day, Last Day of School

September 1^st, 2010 First Day of School for year 2010-2011

FIVE STAR GENERALS

Congratulation to our latest Five Star Generals in the School Reading Program Jeenal Patel,

Tanner Cody, Alex Mannetta, Elimy Romano, Luke Holland, Alexis Rigolini, Gina Accardi, Catalina Grossman, Jayson Poland, Bella Richard, Garrett Asher, Justin Grace

NOTE FROM PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Thank you to all the Parents who volunteered on Field Day.  We would not be able to have such a great day without you.  A special thanks to the kids & parents of room 208 for all their help.

NOTE FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE

Please stop in the health office by Tuesday, June 22, 2010 to pick up any medications that you brought in for your child.  After June 22, 2010, the medications will be discarded.

Reminder to All Third Grade Parents:  Updated physicals are required by state law for students entering fourth grade.  Health forms were recently mailed to these students.  Please return this form to me (or a copy of a recent physical), as soon as it has been completed by your child's physician.  If you have any questions, please contact me at 781-270-1713.  

NOTE FROM BURLINGTON EDUCATIONAL SUMMER THEATRE

Little Shop of Horrors!!

Starring- Shane Ryan, Katie Campbell, Paul Neves, Zaven Ovian, Pat Hanafin, Jen Gregorio, Ariana Hall, Nicollette Moodie,

Danielle Calder, and Chris Coe. Friday and Saturday June 25 and 26 at 7:30.For details, visit www.BurlingtonTickets.org

PRINCIPAL NOTES

Thank you very much to everyone who volunteered and will volunteer this year. I look forward to seeing even more parents in our school as we explore more volunteer opportunities.

I have greatly enjoyed the conversations shared with parents who have volunteered and attended the many school events we offered this year such as the Author’s Tea, Duck Boat field trip, Pine Glen BBQ, PTO meeting, and School Council meetings. These community events provide a stage for all of us to witness the social growth and maturity of the students.

I have put in long hours in this position, but it has all been worth it. I have taken great delight in is hearing from so many parents about your children’s academic progress.

As I approach the close of my first year as a principal I have come to the conclusion that I love being an elementary school principal and I particularly love being the principal of Pine Glen School. I know that every decision I made this year was in the best interest of students and will continue to be in the future. Thank you for the opportunity to work with your children and all your support!

Reading makes $$$$ for Burlington Schools (PTO's)

If you purchase your summer reading (required and recreational) during the Borders "Give Back" Event on June 26 (9am-10pm) & 27 (11am-7pm). Just bring in the voucher (going home in backpacks and up on school blogs soon) to the Borders Burlington store at Wayside Common and designate which school should get the credit when you make your purchase. Extra money for the schools without the extra effort while on summer break ... how great is that?!?!?

NOTE FROM SUMMER CENTRAL

Are you looking for a full day child care program that offers a variety of activities and trips throughout the summer? Registration for the School Department's 'Summer Central' program is now open. For more information and registration forms, please go to www.burlington.mec.edu or call Laura Driscoll at 781-270-1708.

Giant Yard Sale

Giant Yard Sale at St. Malachy Parish, Saturday, June 12, 9am - 2pm. Come to browse and shop. If you'd like to rent a table, please contact Mary at mtgreat3@rcn.com.

NOTE FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE

Please stop in the health office by Tuesday, June 22, 2010 to pick up any medications that you brought in for your child. After June 22, 2010, the medications will be discarded.


Reminder to All Third Grade Parents: Updated physicals are required by state law for students entering fourth grade. Health forms were recently mailed to these students. Please return this form to me (or a copy of a recent physical), as soon as it has been completed by your child's physician. If you have any questions, please contact me at 781-270-1713.

FIVE STAR GENERALS

Congratulation to our latest Five Star Generals in the School Reading Program

Savanna James, Connor McCabe, Andrea Murray, Jack Cormier, Christopher Ovesen, Abby Lane, Rachel Gavin, Ryan McLaughlin, Michael Campagna, Elizabeth Gillespie, Brian Murray, Shawn Scott, Connor Desmond, Grace Campagna, Nick Dalla Santa, Rachel Smith, Caroline Peterson, Christopher Dalton, Grace Grinnell, Sydney Alesse, Julianna Grossman, Owen Magnuson, Emily Lovuolo, Aidan McHugh, Austin Quattrocchi, Isabella Floyd, Kenny Kilfoyle, Simran Bajaj, Zara Ahmed, Shreya Majumdar, Sara Branch, Devin McCabe

MENU----------WEEK OF June 14, 2010 Full Lunch $2.50 Milk $.50

MONDAY----------Cheesy Bread Sticks w/sauce, French Fries, Fresh Fruit, Juice/Milk
TUESDAY----------Turkey & Cheese Wrap, Vegetable, Fruit Slushie, Juice/Milk
WEDNESDAY ----Ham, Egg, & Cheese Croissant, Fresh Fruit, Juice/Milk
THURSDAY-------Chicken Nuggets, French Fries, Fruit Slushie, Juice/Milk
FRIDAY------------Tuna Sandwich, Chips, Veggie, Fruit, Juice/Milk
MONDAY----------Grilled Cheese, Vegetable, Fresh Fruit, Juice/Milk
AVAILABLE DAILY—Pizza, Bagels, Peanut Butter & Jelly/Fluff, Cereal & Yogurt, Assortment of Snacks & Ice Cream

Field Day

Dear Parents,

Miss Govoni and I looked at the weather forecast this morning. The conditions for tomorrow will prevent us from having field day on Thursday. This was a difficult discussion and if the forecast is wrong Miss Govoni and I will be sending emails to the local meteorologists. We will be having Field Day this Friday, June 11th. If any information on the volunteer form is inaccurate, please contact Miss Govoni at 781 273 7037.

Thank you for you flexibility!

Sincerely,

John Lyons

NOTE FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE

Please stop in the health office by Tuesday, June 22, 2010 to pick up any medications that you brought in for your child. After June 22, 2010, the medications will be discarded.


Reminder to All Third Grade Parents: Updated physicals are required by state law for students entering fourth grade. Health forms were recently mailed to these students. Please return this form to me (or a copy of a recent physical), as soon as it has been completed by your child's physician. If you have any questions, please contact me at 781-270-1713.

PRINCIPAL NOTES

Taken from the Pine Glen Handbook - CORI



All prospective employees and volunteers, chaperones, and contractors working on school property, are subject to a CORI (Criminal Offender Records Information) check by the school department. The Burlington Public Schools have been certified by the Criminal History Systems Board for access to all criminal case data including convictions, non-convictions, and pending criminal case information. The Burlington Public School Department maintains a zero-tolerance policy, and any information on the CORI report other than “no record found” will result in the individual being denied employment, volunteering, chaperoning school activities, or working on school property. CORI reports are good for three years from the date of application.

Student safety is priority number one at Pine Glen. It is wonderful to have parent volunteers. Also, staff greatly appreciate having parent chaperones on field trips. Please remember that a CORI can not be processed over night and sometimes a CORI check does not come back for up to two weeks or more. It is understandable that people could forget to submit the paperwork to do a check, however, we can not make an exception. The question one needs to ask is “Would you be o.k. if your son or daughter were on a field trip with someone that has not had a CORI?” When parents send their children to school, it is with the understanding that they will be safe. That is a level of trust we can not break.

Please also come in and check the LOST and FOUND box we have many items, at the end of the month we will be sending the items to goodwill.

NOTE FROM BEF

BEF Star Awards Honor your teachers, say thank you to your Bus Driver, lunch ladies, nurse, secretaries, music and gym teachers. Let them know that they are Stars that helped make your child's life better! The Star Award deadline is June 15th. Please submit to PO Box 756 Burlington, MA or just send in with your child. ATTN: BEF. Just $20 a star! You can download the Star Award application at www.burlingtonedfoundation.org

MENU----------WEEK OF June 7, 2010 Full Lunch $2.50 Milk $.50

MONDAY----------Popcorn Chicken, French Fries, Fresh Fruit, Juice/Milk TUESDAY---------Meatball Subs, Vegetable, Fruit Slushie, Juice/Milk
WEDNESDAY ---Hamburger/Cheeseburger, Fresh Fruit, Juice/Milk
THURSDAY-------Bagel or Ham & Cheese Croissant, Fruit Slushie, Juice/Milk
FRIDAY------------Pepperoni & Cheese Calzone, Chips, Veggie, Fruit, Juice/Milk
AVAILABLE DAILY—Pizza, Bagels, Peanut Butter & Jelly/Fluff, Cereal & Yogurt, Assortment of Snacks & Ice Cream