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

Please use the link above if you cannot read the image below.  

Spring Growth!

We have lots "on the grow" at Pine Grove P.S.  Take a look at the various plantings and gardens we have!

Raised box vegetable garden

Venus Fly Trap (Grade 7 class)

Eco System Project (Grade 7 class)

Vegetables (Kindergarten)

 Beans (Grade 3 class)

Wild flowers, corn, beans, and potatoes (Grade 3/4)

Guided reading session learning about seeds and plants

10 Tips to help your child with math Tips for kindergarten to grade 3

10 Tips to help your child with math

Tips for kindergarten to grade 3- 

From the Ministry of Education Website

1. Counting can be fun and entertaining. Sing counting songs such as "One, Two Buckle My Shoe". Your local librarian can recommend fun counting books. Play Hopscotch – it's a counting game! There are lots of games where you count, such as Snakes and Ladders, Dominoes, Crazy Eights and Candyland®.
2. Computers + math = fun. There are great computer games available for math – ask your librarian or check out your local computer store. Make sure they are "parent approved". There are also super websites that have fun math games, such as TVOKids, or do an Internet search for other sites.
3. Start Easy and Work Up! Once they have got the hang of counting by 1s, introduce skip counting, such as counting by 2s and 5s.
4. Use household items for counting practice. Practise adding and subtracting with objects found around your house like spoons or pots and pans. When they've become good at these skills, move on to simple multiplication.
5. Tap into your child's curiosity. Go on a number hunt together and discover places where numbers are used such as a clock, TV, computer keyboard, calendar, telephones and licence plates.
6. Use everyday activities. Your child's world is filled with everyday math problems that can be solved. For example, "There are four people in our family and we each need a knife and a fork to eat dinner. How many knives and forks do we need to set the table?"
7. Kitchens can be math zones. Bake some muffins or cookies and ask your child to help you measure out the ingredients. It may be a bit messy but it's fun family time and there's nothing like a fresh cookie as a reward. Have math fridge magnets available so children can start making number patterns and doing simple math problems.
8. Predict and compare. Start to measure and estimate things like how far it is from the driveway to the house or how long a trip will take and then measure and compare the actual time it takes.
9. Talk about time. The concept of time can be hard to grasp. Talk to your kids about minutes and hours. Then get them to try counting days and weeks – for example how many "sleeps" until the weekend or a visit to a friend or relative.
10. Identify geometric shapes and sizes. Play "I Spy". Instead of looking for words beginning with a letter, look for different colours or shapes and count the number you find in the room.

from: http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/abc123/eng/tips/mathkto3.html

End of Year Picnic and Celebration!

To celebrate the end of the school year, parent council is proud to host Pine Grove's first ever "BYOB" (Bring Your Own Blanket) picnic.  

The picnic will be held on Wednesday, June 17th from 6 to 8 pm (rain date,if needed, is Thursday, June 18th).  Lots of fun activities for all ages are planned including games, music, and a fire truck visit!  

Forms for food ordering will be sent out soon with the students or alternatively you can choose to bring your own NUT FREE picnic basket on the day of the event. 

So Pine Grove, mark June 17th on your calendars and don't forget to bring your picnic blanket!  We look forward to seeing you all.

Track and Field Postponed!

Hello Families,

Due to an unsettled weather forecast and a very wet field,  the track and field day will be cancelled for tomorrow and instead will be held on Tuesday May 19th.  Thank you for your understanding.