Picnic reminder

The school council looks forward to seeing everyone at the Bring Your Own Blanket Picnic (BYOB) on Wednesday, June 17th.  It will be held from 6-8pm.  Fire Truck visit, a dance, and various games have all been planned for the evening. Please remember to bring your blanket to sit on.  Also, limited quantities of food will be available from M and M at a cost of $3 (in case you missed the opportunity to pre-order your food for the evening).

News from the Learning Commons

News from the Learning Commons

Forest of Reading Official Results from the Ontario Library Association

In mid-May final results for the Forest of Reading Program were shared with students across Ontario.  Congratulations to the many students at Pine Grove who participated in the program through our school library, these students will be receiving certificates for their efforts at our school awards assembly on June 17th.

“WAY TO GO PINE GROVE STUDENTS” – keep reading!

The following Canadian book titles have been chosen by students across Ontario as their favourite book and have been designated to receive the Forest of Reading Award for their category.
AWARD RECEIVED	BOOK TITLE	AUTHOR(S)
Blue Spuce K - 2	The Day My Mom Came to Kindergarten	Maureen Fergus
Silver Birch Express Grade 3 - 4	Kung Pow Chicken, Let’s Get Cracking	Cyndi Marko
Silver Birch Fiction Grade 5 - 6	The Night Gardner	Jonathan Auxier
Silver Birch Non-Fiction Grade 5 - 6	Annaleise Carr:  How I Conquered  Lake Ontario to Help Kids Battling Cancer	Annaleise Carr,  Deborah Ellis
Red Maple Fiction Grade 7 - 8	The Rule of Three	Eric Walters
Red Maple Non-Fiction Grade 7 - 8	The Last Train:  A Holocaust Story	Rona Arato
Please go to www.accessola.org for more information about the Ontario Forest of Reading Programs.

Reminder:  Lost Library Books

As we get closer to the end of the school year, we ask that all parents help their children find any lost Pine Grove library books at home.  If lost books are not found by the middle of June, the school will be asking parents for a reimbursement for the replacement of the lost book.

Thank you also to all the students who have diligently returned their library books in good condition.  Borrowing library books, respecting the rules of returning books and paying for lost or damaged books is a huge student responsibility.  Thank you for keeping our books safe and for returning them so others can use them in the future! 

Families are reminded that if any library books are found during the summer they are to be returned to the library in September.  If you have kindly paid for a lost book and you find it during the summer, we will gladly return your money once the book is returned to us. 

Volunteer social

Volunteer Social on June 17th @ 12:05 - 1:05 

Pine Grove Public School volunteers are asked to check their child's backpack for their Volunteer Social invitation.  Light refreshments will be served and our school's volunteers will receive certificates of recognition from the YRDSB.  Please ensure you return your response as soon as possible.  If you have not yet received your invitation, please contact your child's teacher. Thank you in advance to all of our dedicated volunteers!

Trustee Message

Please read the message below from our Trustee, Anna DeBartolo:

As the 2014-15 school year winds down, I would like to take this opportunity to recognize our parents and guardians for their ongoing support of our students throughout the year. We know that parents are our most important partners when it comes to educating your children.  Good schools become better schools when they are connected with parents and families.

During the year, I hope you have had the opportunity to enjoy some of the many student performances, sporting events and cultural celebrations that take place in schools across our region. These events would not take place without the support of our school staff. I would like to thank the staff for their work to support student achievement and well-being.

Summer is a great time to relax and pursue hobbies or activities that complement the learning that took place over the school year. Whether you visit a museum, enjoy nature or just catch up on some summer reading, I wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable summer.

Letter from Director regarding Thursday June 25; now a full day

Please see the attached letter from the Director of YRDSB explaining that on Thursday June 25th, 2015 school will be open and classroom instruction will continue for the entire normal school day, rather than the half day as previously planned.  Friday June 26th will remain a PA day. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzhZhB3co3caNnQ1OVZsNkh4b2s/view?usp=sharing

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