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🗓️TAKE NOTE! Important Dates 🗓️

6/23 Grade 5 Moving Up Ceremony
6/24 Last Day of School! (Half Day)

June 13, 2025

A Message from the Principals

Happy Friday, Panther Families!

What a wonderful week we had at school! We celebrated with year-end grade level picnics, a magical Kindergarten Sing Along, a FUN SeaBreeze trip for our 5th graders, a fantastic OUTDOOR field day and the most wonderful Pine Brook Summer Kick-Off last night sponsored by our hardworking PTSA. We have loved every minute of our time spent with families this week!

It is with mixed emotions that we share some important news about three beloved members of our school community who will be retiring this year. Mr. Scheil, our talented art teacher, Mrs. Benham, our dedicated Grade 5 teacher, and Mrs. McAdam, our compassionate school counselor, have each decided to retire after many years of outstanding service to our Pine Brook School Community. Their passion, commitment, and care have made a lasting impact on our students, families, and staff. ❤️

We are deeply grateful for their contributions in nurturing creativity, fostering academic growth, and supporting the social-emotional well-being of our students. While we will miss them dearly, we celebrate their incredible careers and wish them the very best in this new chapter!

Please join us in honoring and thanking Mr. Scheil, Mrs. Benham, and Mrs. McAdam for their remarkable dedication to our school community. They’ll be so missed!

Thanks for your continued partnership, families. Enjoy the weekend!

Andrea and Allie

Panther Pride Ticket Winners

Congratulations to our Panther Pride winners the week of June 6th: Whitley, Jamirson, Paris, Scarlett, Cameron, Porter, Mrs. Lallucci, and Miss Bianchi!

Our most improved attendance winner is Saryah!

Congratulations to our Panther Pride winners the week of June 13th: Emilia, Kali, Vlad, Bryce, and Mr. Hardy!

Our most improved attendance winner is Dominic!

Golden Tray Award

Mrs. Day's Class & Mrs. Regelsberger's Class

⭐ Pine Brook is Now a Community School ⭐

We are excited to announce that we are now officially a Community School!

What are Community Schools?

The Community Schools Strategy transforms a school into a place where educators, local community members, families, and students work together to strengthen conditions for student learning and healthy development. As partners, they organize in- and out- of school resources, supports, and opportunities so that young people thrive.

GCSD's Intended Impact

We are committed to ensuring equitable outcomes by building deep connections with families

and creating strategic community partnerships so that:

children can be healthy and successful
families can be strong
our community can thrive

Stay tuned over the summer for more information about how we will expand and enrich the learning experiences and supports for our families at Pine Brook!

Important End-of-Year Schedule Update for PreK–8 Families

The following end-of-year schedule changes for PreK–8 schools were approved by the Board of Education on May 6 and reflect the fact that the district did not use all of its allotted emergency closure (snow) days this year:

Monday, June 23: This will now be the last full day of school for all PreK–8 students, and the final day for PM pre-kindergarten students. (Originally, the last full day was scheduled for Wednesday, June 25.)
Tuesday, June 24: This will be a half-day for all PreK–8 students. AM and full-day PreK students will attend in the morning only. (Originally, the half-day was scheduled for Thursday, June 26.)
Because the program follows the school calendar, the last day of KidsCare for the school year will be Tuesday, June 24. Summer programming begins July 7.
Wednesday, June 25 – Friday, June 27: There will be no school for PreK-8 students. These days will be used for teacher professional learning and planning. Please note: There is no change to the high school calendar.

June 16 remains the last instructional day for high school students.
From June 17–25, students in grades 9–12 will attend by exam only. Students will receive an exam schedule so they know when to attend based on their course enrollment.

Thank you for adjusting your family’s calendar and routines accordingly. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s school.

Kids Heart Challenge in PE Class

Students at Pine Brook took part in the American Heart Association's Kids Heart Challenge this year. This event consisted of students having the option of helping to raise donations for the AHA and concluded with all students participating in the Kids Heart Challenge Event in their Physical Education Classes. During the event students took part in a variety of activities related to physical activity and exercise. They participated in jump activities, basketball, and jump roping all while learning the importance of having a healthy heart and raising awareness for heart disease. This year the students at Pine Brook raised over $8500 for the American Heart Disease in their fight against heart disease! We are proud of those who helped raise donations and everyone for participating in the event!

😎 Summer Programs 😎

Click the link here to check out all of our FREE Summer Programs!

Greece Gauntlet

Juneteenth Celebration

Juneteenth is just around the corner, and we’re excited to have our end-of-the-year BBQ celebration with you.

What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is a celebration for all, bringing together family and friends to honor this significant milestone in our history. It marks the end of slavery in the United States, commemorating the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This celebration is a time for reflection on how far we have come and a reminder of the ongoing journey towards equality.

Our GCSD Community is invited!!

This event is for everyone – students, staff, families, and the whole community. It’s all about remembering our journey and celebrating the emancipation from slavery. We’re bringing the community together with music, games, dance, food trucks, and so much more. And the best part? The BBQ dinner is FREE !We need everyone to register so we can prepare for this awesome event, and it’s super easy – click the link below.

Registration is mandatory! Please register here

MCC Career Fair & Free Degree Opportunity

On Monday, June 16th, from 5:15-7:30, MCC will be hosting a Career Expo for Adults. This event is targeting adult populations and one of the featured departments is Education and Human Services. Representatives from Greece Central will be present to share information about job opportunities with the school district. Anyone interested is welcome to attend for free.

A noteworthy element to the event will be an opportunity to learn about the new SUNY Reconnect program, which provides free tuition, fees, books, and materials to adult students (aged 25-55) without a degree, for certain programs, including Early Childhood, Childhood, and Adolescent Education transfer programs that lead to teacher certification. Study can be full or part time. Please share this information with friends and family that may be interested.

Summer Fun

Get ready for a summer full of fun, food, and family-friendly resources! This annual Summer Fun Resource Guide is your go-to for navigating the best that Greece and Rochester have to offer during the sunny season. Curated by Yvette Valecenti, one of our social workers, this resource-packed guide includes free and low-cost activities for youth and families, a calendar of exciting local activities and events, and a comprehensive list of helpful community services. Share with staff, families, and friends!

KidsCare

KidsCare Summer Program: The KidsCare Summer Program will be held at Autumn Lane Elementary again this summer from July 7 - August 15 from 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. The cost is $215 per week. Enrollment opens April 1st through My School Bucks. This year's theme is Choose Your Own Adventure! Be sure to register at msbactivities.com and reserve your spot!

KidsCare Before/After School Care: Registration for before/after school care for the 2025-2026 school year is now open! Families can visit greececsd.org/KidsCare for information on rates and registration. If you need assistance, call 966-2456 or 966-2448 or email kelly.giudice@greececsd.org. We look forward to the opportunity to provide high quality, reliable, child centered care for your family!

Leagues and Camps for Students with Disabilities

The Rochester Alternative Baseball League is a non-profit organization that exposes people ages 15 and up, who may not otherwise be able to participate, to the sport of baseball. Team practices take place on Sundays from 1-3 pm at Carter Park in Greece. Players can register here at any time or choose to attend Open House practices for all on May 18th and June 15th.

Every1Camp is a free sports camp for students with intellectual or physical disabilities located in East Rochester. The camp program is staffed by NYSED certified Physical Education teachers specializing in Adapted Physical Education and offers children and families a safe and fun-filled day. Click here to register, and click here for an informational video about Every1Camp.

⏰ Save the Date ⏰

Follow the link below if your family is in need of assistance:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVnPlzusVqrcWClPJoM0ndWbXkryEwjikevYKQIIZ2TTQD5g/viewform

💙🖤 Pine Brook Apparel Store is Still Open 💙🖤

Big News, Panthers! Our apparel store is open for business! Orders can be placed now! A portion of each sale goes toward helping the PTSA provide Field Trips, Grow Your Genius Club support, School-wide celebrations and more! Wear your gear AND help the school at once!

Click the link for Pine Brook apparel: https://www.bonfire.com/pine-brook-ptsa-2024

Click the link for Pine Brook hats: https://www.bonfire.com/pine-brook-hats/

🏫 Pine Brook PTSA 🏫

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

Upcoming PTSA Fundraisers

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Red Robin Fundraiser! We also would like to ask that you continue to share the link for our Save-Around Fundraiser. For seller ID and Seller name, folks can either enter "0" for seller ID and whatever name they'd like OR Seller ID 39661 and it will auto populate seller name Pine Brook. You can find more information below!

Link for PTSA Membership!!!

Click the button to join!

Follow us on the App formerly known as Twitter!

Click on the Photo to Give a Panther Pride Shout-out!

From Previous Editions of the Pine Brook Press

📱 Who to Call 📱

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

🧃 Help Pine Brook Collect Box Tops 🧃

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