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September 13, 2024

  • 9/16: PTSA Meeting 6:30-7:30 (see link below to join us virtually)
  • 9/26: School Picture Day!
  • 10/2: Open House, 6:00-7:00 (3rd-5th Grade)
  • 10/3: Open House, 6:00-7:00 (K-2nd Grade)
  • 10/11-10/14: NO SCHOOL - Superintendent’s Conference Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day
  • 10/31: Β½ Day AM and Parent Teacher Conferences PM
  • 11/1: NO SCHOOL - Parent Teacher Conferences

🀍 A Message from Your Principals 🀍

Happy Friday, Pine Brook Families!


Today marked our very first day of Buddies during Friday Flex Time. On the 2nd Friday of the month, our whole school is spending the first 30 minutes of their day engaged in time with an older or younger Pine Brook Buddy.


Benefits of Buddy Time:


Social Skills Development: Students learn to communicate effectively, practice empathy, and develop teamwork skills as they work together.


Supportive Relationships: Students feel more connected to our Pine Brook Community, which can lead to increased feelings of belonging.


Peer Mentorship: Older students have the opportunity to take on leadership roles, while younger students benefit from guidance and encouragement, promoting a culture of support and learning.


Enhanced Learning: Collaborative activities encourage creativity and critical thinking, as students share ideas and perspectives with one another.


Increased Confidence: Engaging with peers in a supportive environment can boost students' self-esteem and confidence, encouraging them to express themselves freely.


This was a magical way to start our day! Ask your Panther about their buddy this weekend!


Enjoy the sunny weekend,


Andrea and Allie

πŸ† Panther Pride Ticket Winners πŸ†

Congratulations to this week's Panther Pride Ticket Winners: Jaylen, Troy, Ayaansh, Jacob, Thomas, & Paige.

🏫 Pine Brook PTSA 🏫

Link for PTSA Membership!!!
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Join Us Virtually for Our Meeting on September 16th!

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The RPO at the GPAC

The RPO is coming to the Greece Performing Arts Center! Learn more about this FREE event on October 30th by following the link.

Please follow this link to sign up to volunteer! We need a few parents to help with future events.

From Previous Editions of the Pine Brook Press

πŸ“± Who to Call πŸ“±

Who to Call With Questions is a Resource for Families

Building trust and ensuring that there are open lines of communication between home and school are essential for student success. We want to be sure you know who to contact with questions or concerns. In December, the district shared a new resource for families. In case you missed it, this linked Who to Call with Questions, Concerns and Compliments reference guide is a step-by-step guide families can use to ensure questions are answered quickly and effectively. Please refer to it whenever you need to speak to someone about your child’s progress. Whether your inquiry is about academics, safety, or services and supports, there are people at the school and district level who are ready to help whenever a question or concern arises.


For Step 1 concerns at Pine Brook, please start with the person closest to the situation. They should be able to help you navigate the situation. If the concern rises to a Step 2, please contact the Assistant Principal. For your convenience there is a list below of contacts at Pine Brook:


Step 1:

Safety, Health and Wellness:

Nurse: Jen Curatalo jennifer.curatalo@greececsd.org


Registration, Daily Schedules, and Other Questions:

Main Office Secretary: Janine Layne janine.layne@greececsd.org


Mental Health, Counseling and Social Work Questions:

Counselors: Anne McAdam anne.mcadam@creececsd.org

Counselor: Debbie Schneider deborah.schneider@greececsd.org

Social Worker: Danielle Binn danielle.binn@greececsd.org


Academics and Instructional Questions:

Please contact your student’s teacher


Step 2:

Principal: Andrea Geglia andrea.geglia@greececsd

Assistant Principal: Allie Weise allison.weise@greececsd.org

Authors: Andrea Geglia, Pine Brook Principal

Allison Weise, Pine Brook Assistant Principal


The Greece Central School District does not discriminate in employment or in its educational programs and activities against qualified individuals on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or age and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.


The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources

Compliance Officer

P.O. Box 300 (585) 966-2300

North Greece, New York 14515 gina.larsen@greececsd.org

Links to Resources

Pine Brook Student Handbook 2024-2025


Technology Support for Families


GCSD Calendar


Click here if you would like to view the Code of Conduct Presentation for Students.

Pine Brook Contact Information

Website: https://www.greececsd.org/Domain/23

Location: 2300 English Rd, Rochester, NY 14616, USA
Phone: (585)966-4600
Twitter: @Pinebrookgcsd


Principal: Andrea Geglia andrea.geglia@greececsd.org

Assistant Principal: Allie Weise allison.weise@greececsd.org

Nurse: Jen Curatalo jennifer.curatalo@greececsd.org

Main Office Secretary: Janine Layne janine.layne@greececsd.org

Custodian: Kevin Kendrick: kevin.kendrick@greececsd.org

Andrea Geglia and Allison Weise
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