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.
Lyman Orchard® Fundraiser
Dear PGS Families,
Our favorite Holiday Lyman Orchards Pie and Cookie Dough Fundraiser is back!
Mark your calendars!
All orders will be collected online
https://my.mcmfundraising.com/signup/EXZ3
Friday, Oct 1 - Friday, Oct 15
Pick up is scheduled for Saturday, November 13th, at 10 am
Thank you for your support!
On Monday, the PTO will be recognizing and appreciating our incredible custodians:
Mr. Jody Skutt (head custodian), Mr. Kevin Fuller, Mr. Keith Luebeck, Mr. Manny Rivera
The PTO will decorate, give them individual small gifts of appreciation, and the classrooms will be making cards during class. Please encourage your student(s) to celebrate them on Monday!
PGS is so lucky to have the most amazing, hard working, dedicated custodian team!
Let's make them feel special and appreciated - fist bumps, waves, honks, cards!
Thank you PGS!
Hello PGS Families!
Would you like to make a one time donation to help fund and support PGS programs and opportunities?
CLICK here for more information and to make a DONATON
THANK YOU PGS families for your generosity and support!
The PGS community ROCKS for 30 years and counting!
Download printable PGS schedule
School lunch
For the 2021 - 2022 school year USDA has approved Free Meals for Children 18 yrs & younger. Students will be able to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch per day.
It will no longer be necessary for you to pre-order your student’s meals. The menus and nutritional information can be found online or with the Nutrislice app at Avonps.nutrislice.com
Upcoming Important Dates
October 2021
Friday, Oct 1 - Friday, Oct 15 - Lyman Orchards® Pie and Otis Spunkmeyer® Cookie Dough Fundraiser
Wednesday, Oct 13 - School Picture Makeup Day
Wednesday, Oct 13 - Stomp out Bullying - Wear Blue
Sunday, Oct 17 - PGS PTO Fundraiser - Pickin' Patch on Nod Road
Tuesday, Oct 19 - Regular BOE meeting
Avon School Calendar
Thank you to the families who were able to come in person and those who participated via zoom! Special thanks to the zoom families for your understanding of technical/broadcast issues - those will be much improved next time! Mrs. Borio and Mrs. Buckle presented an overview of PGS facts, explained the Open Choice program, and the PTO presented the budget, hopeful plans for the fall, and more!
Save the date for the next PTO meeting: November 30, 2021!
Stomp out Bullying - Wear Blue
on Wednesday Oct 13!
October is World Bullying Prevention Month!
During this month students, schools, and communities all over the world go BLUE together against bullying.
PGS encourages all students to wear blue to “Stomp Out Bullying”. Each class will brainstorm ways to show kindness to others. Their ideas will be displayed on bulletin board in the PGS hallway.
#BlueUp
Important Links
Nutrition Services Letter - Posted 10/6/2021
PGS Arrival and Dismissal Letter - Posted 9/3/2021
Traffic Plan 2021-2022.pdf - Posted 9/1/2021
Bus Routes - Posted - 8/29/2021
Welcome Back Letter & Important Information - Posted 8/23/2021
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.
