Pine Grove School PTO
151 SCOVILLE RD, AVON, CT 06001
About the PTO
The Pine Grove School PTO is a volunteer organization made up of parents, guardians, teachers, administrators, and support staff who are dedicated to promoting the education of all Pine Grove students.
PGS PTO supports Pine Grove through fundraising, volunteerism, programs, scholarships and events. Our goal is to help Pine Grove foster a safe, caring learning environment that embraces all cultures and addresses students’ social, emotional, physical and intellectual needs. PGS PTO further strides to support and enrich our children’s educational opportunities so that every child can reach his or her academic and creative potential.
the PTO NEEDS YOU
NEXT YEAR
JOIN OUR TEAM FOR THE 2021 - 2022 SCHOOL YEAR!
Please consider joining the PTO as a board member next year!
Hopefully, COVID protocols will allow volunteers inside PGS next year. The PTO is always looking for parents to help in a variety of areas. Whether you have an hour at home in the evening to help with computer duties to in person gardening skills during the day, the PTO would like you to consider helping however you can! Lots of different opportunities exist, contact the PTO for more info! The PTO is a fun team and need lots of skills and talents!
COMMUNICATIONS - Join an established team preparing this Piney Post newsletter, sending reminders via Konstella, and other various duties! Learn and work alongside great parents who have students in 3rd and 4th grade ... would like to pass on the position to parents who have students in K-2!
SOCIAL MEDIA - Have a few minutes to spare while on your lunch hour or home? Help post and spread PGS presence on official PGS social media sites! Very low time commitment and no in person needs!
FUNDRAISING - Join an established team of experienced parents and help raise funds for PGS projects like in class field trips or physical improvements! Varied times and opportunities throughout the year range from restaurant nights to Boosterthon and new events!
DIVERSITY & MULTICULTURAL AWARENESS - Join a team to work with PGS staff in planning the Multicultural Fair and other events educating and celebrating PGS community diversity.
SPECIAL EVENTS - Help plan special family fun events at PGS!
GARDENING & GROUNDS - Join a group to help weed, plant, and beautify PGS grounds! Low time commitment at your convenience and enjoy the outdoors! PTO provides the plants, you help with the green thumb! HOSPITALITY & APPRECIATION EVENTS - Join an established committee who help celebrate and recognize PGS staff at different times during the year. Learn alongside parents who have done it for years! Creative, organized, and love to plan events - we need you!
BOOK FAIR & ONE SCHOOL, ONE BOOK - Join an established committee to help coordinate PGS Book Fairs with Scholastic Books. Hopefully in person book fairs may be possible this year and PGS enjoys a fall and spring book fair. Is late February a slow and convenient time for you? Join experienced volunteers who aid in preparing the *top secret* One School, One Book materials for the big reveal in March!
YEARBOOK & PHOTOGRAPHY - Join an experienced and established volunteer group in creatively collecting photographs and hopefully taking photos too! Help commemorate PGS memories from the first day of school through Spring! Can be worked from home or in person, hopefully too! Join a creative, fun team!
4th GRADE CELEBRATION - Many hands needed to join an experienced team with multiple 4th grade activities. From ordering t-shirts, coordinating the class photo, to the end of the year party, celebrating our departing 4th grade class! Join the fun!
More opportunities will arise throughout the year - watch Konstella for news!
All parents are welcome to join a fun and dedicated team!
If you are interested to join our team please fill out this
Please contact the PTO for more information:
info@pgspto.com
2020-2021
Avon School Calendar
Drop off/Pick up Map
June
Tuesday, June 15 - Family Survey closes at 4pm
Tuesday, June 15 - Board of Education regular meeting
Friday, Jun 25 - Last day to order Back-to-School Supply Kits
Returning to school dates:
August 2021
Friday, Aug 27 - Kindergarten Meet & Greet 10-11
Friday, Aug 27 - Grades 1-4 Meet & Greet
Last names A-L 2-2:30
Last names M-Z 2:30-3:00
Monday, Aug 30 - First Day of School-Early dismissal 11:50 am
Tuesday, Aug 31 - Early dismissal 11:50 am
September 2021
Wednesday, Sept 2 - School Picture Day
Wednesday, Sept 2 - Curriculum Night - Parents only
PGS Virtual International Fair
THANK YOU PTO volunteers!
See all we have accomplished this year HERE!
Learn More About Konstella Here
Avon Public Schools Blueprint for reopening 2021-2022
APS are sharing for your review the draft of “APS Blueprint for Reopening Our Schools 2021-2022” 
Back-to-School Supply Kit Program
PGS PTO shares news and information through:
KONSTELLA is a communication website (or downloaded app) designed to keep information, calendar, sign-ups, and announcements all in one place. If you would like to become involved, please see visit Konstella, use “Find your School” and select Pine Grove. Complete the registration process and then the administrator will be able to approve your registration in 24 hours.
All volunteer opportunities are listed through Konstella, as a sign up or Committee activity. To view Committee listings on your desktop, use the green menu on the left, select Committees and join all that interest you! On the app, select directory at the bottom right corner, then browse Committees and you are on your way to helping make Pine Grove an even greater experience for your student. Your participation makes a huge difference to Pine Grove staff and students!
Please check out the Basic Konstella Training videos for all parents who are new to Konstella or for those who need a refresher!
Wonder where the PGS PTO dollars are used?
Avon Board of Education Meetings
Regular Avon Board of Education monthly meetings are broadcast on Nutmeg TV on Saturday mornings following regular end of the month Tuesday night meeting.
All Regular Monthly meetings of the Avon Board of Education are held via Zoom meeting. Click here for the Meeting dates.
