Notebook Catwalk, Social Scientist, and Math Games...Learning is fun in 207!

We have begun writing in 207!  To get revved up for our first writing assignments, we decorated our notebooks to reflect our personalities.  We then walked or danced down the "catwalk" to show off our amazing work.  Check out some of our poses below!

We have also been creating posters to review the 4 Social Scientists.  Check out the hard work and collaboration going on in 207!

Do you know all of the multiples of 2 counting to 100?  We played Multiple Take Away to practice our multiplication and addition math facts.

Welcome back to School!!!

It's going to be a fantastic year in 4th grade!  207 is up and running.  We have 19 amazing superstars that are excited and ready to learn.  Tremont, our little furry friend, is here and prepared to help us this year.

We started off with an experiment.  Did you know that you can clean a penny with vinegar and salt?  We performed a chemical reaction!

We also started reading our first story.  What would you do if you found a stray dog?  Would you keep it?  Ask your child about our story Because of Winn-Dixie.

This week has been all about getting to know each other and building a classroom community.  We have played games, as well as shared information about our summers, likes, and dislikes.  Did you know we have a student who dislikes pickles?  We also have multiple athletes, including someone who completed a Spartan race. We noticed that many of our 207 friends like lime or neon green.  Family is very important to our fourth graders and we will explore that theme in our stories and with our Immigration unit.

It has been such a wonderful start to the 2016-2017 school year.  I can't wait to see what next week brings. 

Reminder that Open House is Wednesday, September 14th at 6pm.  The first session in Room 207 is from 6:15-6:45pm.  The second session in Room 207 is from 6:55-7:25pm.  I look forward to meeting you all next week!

Gerbils need a Summer Home!

Summer Visiting Animal Program

The Burlington Science Center is looking for homes for some of its animals over Summer vacation.

GERBILS!

--The Science Center will provide cage, STARTER food, 

shavings, and care sheet for each animal.

--CALL MS. WENDY PAVLICEK AT (781)-270-2928 or e-

mail pavlicek@bpsk12.org asap if interested.  

--Animals are distributed on a first come, first serve 

basis.  

--All animals must be picked up by June 14th making 

an appointment with Ms. Pavlicek. Thank you.

Camp Bournedale Info

Camp Bournedale

Dear Parents of soon to be fifth graders,

The time is fast approaching to plan our annual fifth grade trip to Camp Bournedale!

The dates for the trip are Wednesday and Thursday, September 21’st and 22nd. The trip will last two days and one night.  This optional, yet highly recommended and popular trip, is a great way to kick off the new school year!

**A parent informational meeting will be held at the Francis Wyman school auditorium**

At this meeting, Darin Fabrizio, Bournedale Camp Director, will be showing a powerpoint presentation discussing the educational programs and activities provided to all students who attend Camp Bournedale.  Darin will answer any questions you have regarding this trip.  Teachers will also be in attendance to assist with questions.  Date for meeting: Thursday May 26th at Francis Wyman 6pm

The cost of the trip (including transportation) is $175 per child.  

If you would like your child to attend, please return the signed permission slip by Thursday, June 2, 2016, along with a check for $175.

Checks should be made payable to Burlington Public Schools - Camp Bournedale

Due to the timing of the trip in September, we are requiring full payment this spring.  If you absolutely need a refund in the fall (child illness, family emergency, etc) it will be granted.  

If you are interested in being a chaperone, please complete and return the chaperone request form.  

We look forward to an exciting, educational experience with your child.  Please feel free to contact me by email alane@bpsk12.org or call 781-221-7768 with any questions or concerns.  

Camp and program information can also be found at the Camp Bournedale blog at http://burlington-bournedale.blogspot.com/ or the Camp Website www.campbournedaleed.net

Thank you,

Amanda Lane

Book Fair

May, 2016

Dear Families:

Our class will be attending Pine Glen School’s Scholastic Book Fair the week of May 16-20th, 2016.  Students are invited to browse or buy their books at this time. Wish lists will be provided so that students may record items they may want to purchase and discuss those items with their families. Please note that the Massachusetts sales tax of 6.25% will be applied to all purchases at the Book Fair. The last day to purchase items will be Friday, May 20th.

The fair will be open from 6:00-7:45 pm on Arts and Technology Night, Wednesday May 18th, and families are invited to stop by the fair to browse for summer reading ideas for their students.

If you’d like to shop online, the online fair will be open from May 11th-May 24th. Log on bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/pineglenelementaryschool. All online purchases will be delivered to the PG Library and distributed to students by Miss Carney.

As always, there is no obligation to purchase anything at the book fair. Proceeds from the Book Fair are used to purchase materials for our library.

We thank you for your support of the Book Fair and the Pine Glen Library.

Cystic Fibrosis Wristband Fundraiser

Cystic Fibrosis Wristband Fundraiser

Student Council is sponsoring this event to support a close friend of one of our students who is affected by this disease.  Bianca Algeri is a seventeen year old girl who was born with Cystic Fibrosis.  She  has formed her own organization, Bianca’s Angels, that helps support research for this disease.  

To support this cause, we are selling purple wristbands that students can buy from their homeroom teacher.  

Where can you buy them?

Students can get wristbands from their homeroom teacher on Monday, May 9-Friday, May 13th.  Each wristband is $2.  All funds will be donated to Bianca’s Angels, so additional donations are welcome!

Meet Bianca!

Students will get to meet Bianca on Friday, May 13th at 1:15 p.m. She will be visiting each individual classroom. The Student Council asks students to wear purple on that day, to show support for this amazing cause. 

Rob Buyea is Coming to PG!

Don’t Forget!

If you are interested in ordering a book for Rob Buyea to autograph your order form needs to be in by Wednesday, May 4th!

Books may not be available on the day of his visit. Please be sure to preorder if you intend to buy one.  If you need an order form, you may pick up a copy in the library.  You can also find it on Mr. Lyon’s and the library’s blogs.