Vaughan Public Library Visit @ the Pine Grove Learning Commons

Vaughan Public Library Visit @ the Pine Grove Learning Commons 

Tracy Morrell from the Pierre Berton Resource Library will visit Pine Grove the week of April 20th.  Ms. Morrell is the Youth Services Librarian and will speak to all students about the Vaughan Public Library programs, databases and eBooks that are available for them. She will show students how they can access resources from home for school projects and assignments with a Vaughan Public Library patron card.

Free the Children club

       BUY A BEAUTIFUL RAFIKI CHAIN!!!!

    Make a world of difference by purchasing a rafiki to unlock a lifetime of change for a mother, her child  and their whole community in Kenya.

 

   The beautiful beaded bracelets make great gifts for                         

                              Mother’s Day!

  

  Or buy one for yourself, a friend or a loved one!!!

 

   The cost per bracelet is only $10, cash only please.

 

   Students will be selling on Monday, Wednesday &   Fridays from Wed., April 8 until Mon. April 27 at lunch.         

  

  Primary - Committee members will come around to the primary classrooms       

   Junior and Intermediates – purchase at table by room 209.      

        

        Thank you for your support Pine Grove!!!!

Social Justice Week @ the Pine Grove Learning Commons

Social Justice Week @ the Pine Grove Learning Commons 

Pine Grove Public School is pleased to have Catherine Rondina, author and Ontario Library Association Forest of Reading nominee during  Social Justice Week - April 7th and 8th.  Through Mrs Rondina's presentations and workshops, students in Kindergarten to grade 8 will be engaged in activities educating them about positive ways to deal with Social Justice issues.  If you would like to know more about author Catherine Rondina, please visit www.catherinerondina.com.

Catherine Rondina

YRDSB has a new App!

YRDSB Mobile App

York Region District School Board has launched an app which will enable staff, students, parents and community members to quickly access information from their mobile devices. The YRDSB Mobile App provides users with up-to-date news, student resources, school maps and contact information for trustees and senior administration. Users will also be able to access the Report It tool, school year calendars, transportation information and much more. The app will continue to be updated and new features will be added as needed. Have a suggestion? Please fill out our feedback form. To download the YRDSB Mobile App click on a platform below or search "YRDSB" in your app store:  iPhone/iPad  Android

Safety Drills

With the spring weather having finally arrived, we will be conducting a few safety drills.  In the next few weeks all students will participate in three different fire drills and one lockdown procedure drill. These drills are conducted every year and help students learn and practice the appropriate response to emergency situations.  

Social Justice Week at Pine Grove P.S. April 7-10

The week of April 7-10th Pine Grove P.S. is celebrating Social Justice Week!  All grades and classes will be participating in various lessons and activities that focus on the theme of social justice.  Please note the following special days:

Tuesday April 7th:  Wear a number because we all count!

Wednesday April 8th is International Day of Pink! Anti-bullying Day.  Wear pink to raise awareness against bullying, discrimination, and homophobia!

Thursday April 9th:  Wear pajamas to put bullying to bed!

Friday April 10th:  Wear a white t shirt and a pair of boots!  We are all giving the message that we stand united to stamp out bullying!

Earth Hour

A message from the  Pine Grove Eco club....

This Saturday March 28th, 2015 at the Vaughan City Hall, Vaughan is celebrating Earth Hour with their yearly outdoor lantern walk, to show that our earth matters. 

Please come out and participate!  Get your family and friends to join in and support our school and be a part of the biggest environmental movement in history.

Did you know that over 7000 cities in the world participate?!

There will be lantern making, Reptilia will be there, prizes, a flash mob and all sorts of exciting things.  
See you there!