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Monday, March 30th-31st - Hearing & Vision Clinic

Student of Excellence 2026

On May 7th , the HDSB is proud to recognize the success of students through the annual Celebration of Student Excellence event. Each year, one student per school is honoured for their excellence in self-improvement, enhancing the school and/or local community, citizenship, student leadership, academics, vocational studies and specialized programs or extra-curricular activities. The event will be live streamed via the board's website at www.hdsb.ca. 

We are pleased to announce that Cole V. has been nominated as our Student of Excellence this year!  Congratulations Cole V.!

Celebrating Student Success at Pineland!

We are proud to share that Pineland’s Concert Band received a Silver Plus standing at MusicFest Canada for their performance in February. Their commitment to practice has clearly paid off, and it has been a pleasure to witness their musical development over the year.

A special congratulations goes to Andriy (Grade 8) for his exceptional musical ability and dedication. His initiative in auditioning for the board‑wide Halton Junior Jazz ensemble—and earning a spot—speaks to both his talent and his commitment to growing as a musician. The ensemble also received a Silver Plus standing at MusicFest Canada.

We would also like to recognize Elle and Maddy, whose talent and determination truly shine. Both students successfully auditioned for the Halton Learning Foundation’s Students in the Spotlight concert, where they will perform a duet. This special event raises funds to support students across the Halton District School Board.

We are incredibly proud of all our students for their dedication, creativity, and commitment to the arts. Their achievements reflect the vibrant musical community here at Pineland. 

Shannon Desjardins

Pineland Public School

Grade 5 - 8 Music

Box of Cards School Fundraiser! Starts March 23rd!

Pineland’s Big Box Fundraising Event!

We will be fundraising by selling the Big Box of Cards again! You can order a set of 35 beautiful cards for the low price of $35. We have outlined the details of this fundraiser below in order to make this a success for our school community. We  sent home to each family the “Birthday Cards” box of cards for a sample on March 24th. We also offer 2 other options of boxes of cards: All Occasion, and Holiday Cards. All boxes have 35 cards. Finally, we are also offering the option to buy a box of 8 candles for $40! You can view the selections in detail at the following website:

https://www.bigboxfundraising.com/collections/frontpage

• Our campaign runs from Tuesday March 24th to Monday April 13th.

• Each family will be provided with a starter box of cards as well as an order form.

• Participation in this fundraiser is optional. If you do not wish to participate, please return the box to the school.

• Payment for all boxes sold is to be made on School Cash Online. Any cash/cheques received will be returned to the parent/guardian.

• All order forms and school cash online payments should be returned on Monday, April 13th.

• The starter box must be returned, only if you are not ordering any “Birthday Card” card boxes. Otherwise, keep it and you will deliver it to one of your customers (so please keep it in good shape). Returned boxes must contain all 35 cards.

You can win a prize!

• The top selling class wins a class pizza party!

• Grand Prize: for every box of cards your family sells, your name will be placed in a draw to win one of four $25 gift cards at local retailers of your choice such as Best Buy, Cineplex, Toys R Us, and EB Games. If as a school we sell over 400 boxes then we also will have a draw for a Samsung 8 inch Tablet! There is no limit on the number of times you can enter, the more boxes you sell the more times your name will go into the draw for the gift cards and possibly the Tablet.

Good luck and thank you for your participation in this fundraising campaign! Please remember that all funds raised will go directly towards initiatives that benefit the students including outdoor and indoor recess equipment.

We really believe in the quality and value of these cards and think they would be great to have in each household in addition to the other boxes that the students sell to family, friends and co-workers.

Mark your calendars! Join us for a fun-filled Movie Night at Pineland!

The votes are in, and we will be watching Despicable Me 4.

Date: Thursday April 16th 2026 

Time: Movie Starts Promptly at 6pm

Location: Pascoe Gym

Families can pre-purchase sandwiches through School Cash Online until April 9. Sandwiches will be available by pre-order only, with ingredient options listed online. Popcorn will be provided for free for any attendees. 

Fortinos Burlington New Street is generously providing sandwiches to Pineland at a discounted price. School Council is selling them at retail price, with proceeds from sandwich and snack sales helping fund the movie license used by teachers during indoor recess and for future Movie Nights.

A limited selection of snacks and drinks will also be available for purchase at the door.

Please plan to arrive a few minutes early, especially if you have pre-ordered food, so everyone can get settled before the movie begins.

Bring your blankets and school spirit—we can’t wait to see you there!

Pineland School Council

Term 2 Popcorn Now Available to Order!

Your child can enjoy a snack-size bag of Kernels popcorn each Wednesday for 10 weeks, starting Wednesday, April 15th until Wednesday, June 17th. This year we are offering Kernels popcorn with 10 options to choose from! The cost for 10 weeks is $25.00 ($2.50 per bag per week).

Orders must be placed on School Cash Online. Orders are due by Wednesday, April 8th , 2026. NO LATE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. No exceptions.

No refunds will be provided for days missed due to an absence. Students will be able to receive their popcorn when they return.

All profits from this fundraiser will go towards the Grade 8 Graduation.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your continued cooperation to support our Pineland school community.

Cindy  Snowdon 

Principal, Pineland P.S.

Mark Your Calendars

Monday, March 23rd - First day back to School

Monday, March 24th - BIG BOX of CARDS fundraiser begins! 

Wednesday, March 25th - Halton Skills Competition

Wednesday, March 25th - The BIG Gulp - Period 1 - WEAR BLUE and WHITE

Monday, March 30th-31st - Hearing & Vision Clinic

Wishing all of our Pineland families a wonderful and relaxing March Break! 

We look forward to seeing you back at school on Monday, March 23rd at 9:00am!

It's time to order pizza for Term 3 Pizza Days!

Pizza Days will continue to be offered on Tuesdays at second break (1:00pm-1:40pm) in Term 3.

It's time to order pizza for Term 3 from March 31st to June 16th. 

We are pleased to offer the following pizza options:

Regular (Pepperoni or Cheese)

Halal (Pepperoni or Cheese)

Gluten Free (Pepperoni or Cheese)

All slices are $2.75 each.

Purchases MUST be made on School Cash Online. 

The LAST DAY to place orders on School Cash Online is Tuesday, March 24th. Pizza will not be sold at the school. Late orders will not be accepted. Refunds will not be provided for absent students.

Box of Cards School Fundraiser! Starts March 23rd!

Pineland’s Big Box Fundraising Event!

We will be fundraising by selling the Big Box of Cards again! You can order a set of 35 beautiful cards for the low price of $35. We have outlined the details of this fundraiser below in order to make this a success for our school community. We are sending home to each family the “Birthday Cards” box of cards for a sample on March 24th. We also offer 2 other options of boxes of cards: All Occasion, and Holiday Cards. All boxes have 35 cards. Finally, we are also offering the option to buy a box of 8 candles for $40! You can view the selections in detail at the following website:

https://www.bigboxfundraising.com/collections/frontpage

• Our campaign runs from Tuesday March 24th to Monday April 13th.

• Each family will be provided with a starter box of cards as well as an order form.

• Participation in this fundraiser is optional. If you do not wish to participate, please return the box to the school.

• Payment for all boxes sold is to be made on School Cash Online. Any cash/cheques received will be returned to the parent/guardian.

• All order forms and school cash online payments should be returned on Monday, April 13th.

• The starter box must be returned, only if you are not ordering any “Birthday Card” card boxes. Otherwise, keep it and you will deliver it to one of your customers (so please keep it in good shape). Returned boxes must contain all 35 cards.

You can win a prize!

• The top selling class wins a class pizza party!

• Grand Prize: for every box of cards your family sells, your name will be placed in a draw to win one of four $25 gift cards at local retailers of your choice such as Best Buy, Cineplex, Toys R Us, and EB Games. If as a school we sell over 400 boxes then we also will have a draw for a Samsung 8 inch Tablet! There is no limit on the number of times you can enter, the more boxes you sell the more times your name will go into the draw for the gift cards and possibly the Tablet.

Good luck and thank you for your participation in this fundraising campaign! Please remember that all funds raised will go directly towards initiatives that benefit the students including outdoor and indoor recess equipment.

We really believe in the quality and value of these cards and think they would be great to have in each household in addition to the other boxes that the students sell to family, friends and co-workers.

Join us for a fun-filled Movie Night at Pineland!

Students will have the chance to vote for the movie, and we’ll announce the winning pick in the coming weeks. Popcorn will be available for free, meal options will be available for pre-order, and limited snacks will be available for purchase at the door - more details to come!

Date: Thursday April 16th 2026 

Time: Movie Starts Promptly at 6pm

Location: Pascoe Gym

We can’t wait to see you there!

-School Council

World Water Day 2026

World Water Day is on March 22nd and in order to celebrate it and increase appreciation of our access to clean water and sustainability, Pineland’s Eco Club is coordinating an activity called, ‘The Big Gulp’.  Students will need to bring a reusable water bottle to school and wear blue on Wednesday, March 25th. Students will go outside after announcements and all take drinks of water from their reusable water bottles, creating a visual ‘wave’. On Thursday, March 26, Ecoclub will be facilitating an optional water activity that builds community.   Celebrating World Water Day supports  two of the United Nations Sustainable Development goals: 12 - Responsible consumption and production 6 - Clean water and sanitation

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your continued cooperation to support our Pineland school community.

Cindy  Snowdon 

Principal, Pineland P.S.

Mark Your Calendars

Sunday, March 8th - Daylight Saving Time (Don’t forget to move forward an hour!)

Monday, March 9th - Carnaval Opening Ceremonies Period 3

Thursday, March 12th - Last day for cookie orders! - School Cash Online

Wednesday, March 11th - Carnaval Outdoor Activity Days Pr 3 & 4/RAIN DATE March 12th

Monday, March 16th-20th - MARCH BREAK

Monday, March 23rd - First day back to School

Police Record Check (PRC) Update for Volunteers – Effective April 1, 2026

In December 2025, the Ontario Ministry of Education introduced amendments to Police Record Check requirements under Ontario Regulation 298/25, effective April 1, 2026. As a result, school boards are now required to obtain a new Police Record Check (PRC) for all school volunteers every five years. A new PRC will also be required if there has been a lapse in submitting the Annual Offence Declaration.

These updated requirements apply to both current and new volunteers and are part of ongoing efforts to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. We sincerely appreciate the time and care our volunteers bring to our school community. Your involvement makes a meaningful difference, and we look forward to welcoming both returning and new volunteers. Learn more about the updated PRC requirements for volunteers and how to get involved in our school community by visiting the Volunteer in HDSB Schools webpage on the HDSB website (hdsb.ca).

Southwest Burlington Elementary School Boundary Review Update 

As part of the ongoing Boundary Review Process, a number of potential options were presented and carefully evaluated against established criteria. The list has been narrowed down to two options that will be shared with the public for feedback.

The two options currently being considered are Option 13C and 14B, with the possibility of modifications based on community input.

Impact to Pineland: Both options would result in a very small increase in school utilization. Over the next 10 years, this could mean an increase of approximately 9 to 20 additional students per year, compared with the status quo.

A Public Consultation Meeting will be held at Burlington Central High School (1433 Baldwin Street) on Wednesday March 11th from 7:00 - 8:30 PM. This meeting will outline the boundary review process, present the options being considered, address transition plans and next steps.

Attendees and members of the public will have access to an Information Feedback Form to share feedback on the options presented. The feedback form will be open from Monday, March 9th to Wednesday, March 25th.

For those interested in learning more, all options, meeting presentations and recordings are available on the HDSB webpage Southwest Burlington Elementary School Boundary Review.

 Carnaval Spirit Week!

Get ready to show your school spirit all next week with our Carnaval Spirit Week! Here’s what’s happening:

Monday, March 9th - Jersey/Sports Day - Wear your school sports gear, Pineland wear, or jerseys from any sports teams you play on or support!

Tuesday, March 10th – Red, White & Blue Day - Dress in blue & white to celebrate Québec or red & white for Carnaval and Canada!

Wednesday, March 11th – Toque & Scarf Day - Bundle up for our outdoor activity day in your favourite hats, toques, scarves, and winter wear!

Thursday, March 12th - Favourite Colour Day - Show off your style by dressing head-to-toe in your favourite colour!

Friday, March 13th – Comfy/PJ Day - Stay cozy and wear your comfy clothes or pyjamas!

Let’s see that Panther pride all week long! 

Message from Eco Club

If you recycle 1 ton of paper, you save 17 trees! That's a lot! Recycling paper is important because it conserves natural resources like trees, water, and energy, while also reducing landfill waste and pollution so if you make sure you recycle paper as much as possible.

Join us for the Magic of Winter Carnival at Pineland!

We are thrilled to announce that Pineland’s annual Winter Carnival has returned!
It’s a time for celebration, creativity, and French cultural fun! The Student Council has kicked off the Art Contest and we are looking forward to more activities, including:

• The Carnaval Art Contest: A creative drawing contest running from February 17th to March 2nd.

• Carnival Crafts: Themed classroom activities to brighten up the winter days.

• A Special Visitor: Keep an eye out for a very famous, jolly snowman wearing a traditional bright sash!

• Outdoor Fun & Treats: On Wednesday, March 11, we will head outside for our main events. To make the day even sweeter, every student will be treated to a warm cup of hot chocolate and a delicious cookie (see ingredients below)

• Spirit Days each day of the week!

This is always a highlight of our school year—a wonderful time to come together, celebrate French tradition, and embrace the beauty of the season. Let the festivities begin!

Please review the ingredient list below and inform your child’s homeroom teacher if you do not wish for your child to receive hot chocolate and/or a cookie.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mme Robic robicr@hdsb.ca.

Hot Chocolate Ingredients:

• Cane sugar

• Modified milk ingredients

• Cocoa

• Salt

• Vanilla

Vanilla Snowman Cookie Ingredients:

• Enriched wheat flour, Sugars (Sugar), soybean and modified palm oil margarine, *sprinkles, Liquid whole eggs, soluble vegetable fiber (corn), Natural Flavour

• *Note: Sprinkles in season cookies have artificial colouring.

• Sprinkles: icing sugar, fractionated palm kernel oil, corn starch, glucose, soy lecithin, artificial colours (allura red, sunset yellow fcf, tartrazine, erythrosine, brilliant blue fcf), gum arabic, carnauba wax

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  World Water Day 2026

  World Water Day is on March 22nd and in order to celebrate it and increase appreciation of our access to clean water and sustainability, Pineland’s Eco Club is coordinating an activity called, ‘The Big Gulp’.  Students will need to bring a reusable water bottle to school and wear blue on Wednesday, March 25th. Students will go outside after announcements and all take drinks of water from their reusable water bottles, creating a visual ‘wave’. On Thursday, March 26, Ecoclub will be facilitating an optional water activity that builds community.   Celebrating World Water Day supports  two of the United Nations Sustainable Development goals: 12 - Responsible consumption and production 6 - Clean water and sanitation

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  Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your continued cooperation to support our Pineland school community.

  Cindy  Snowdon 

  Principal, Pineland P.S.

Mark Your Calendars

Thursday, March 5th - Screenagers Movie @ Nelson HS AUD - 7pm

Monday, March 9th - Carnaval Opening Ceremonies Pr 3

Thursday, March 12th - Last day for cookie orders! - School Cash Online

Wednesday, March 11th - Carnaval Outdoor Activity Days Pr 3 & 4

A Night at the Movies - Screenagers The Next Chapter - March 5, 2026

We are excited to announce the partnership of our Family of Schools (Frontenac, Makwendum, Mohawk Gardens, Nelson, Pineland, Tecumseh, Tuck) to present ‘Screenagers - The Next Chapter’  on Thursday March 5th in the Nelson Auditorium.  Synopsis: ‘Millions of young people experience high stress, anxiety, and depression. In Screenagers Next Chapter, we follow physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston as she discovers solutions for improved adolescent stress, anxiety, and depression in the digital age.  This movie screening is open to all members of the school communities in our area.  Seating is limited, so please indicate your interest in attending using this form.  Admission is free and refreshments will be available.  Please join us, doors open at 6:30pm and the movie will begin at 7:00pm.

Join us for the Magic of Winter Carnival at Pineland!

We are thrilled to announce that Pineland’s annual Winter Carnival has returned!
It’s a time for celebration, creativity, and French cultural fun! The Student Council has kicked off the Art Contest and we are looking forward to more activities, including:

• The Carnaval Art Contest: A creative drawing contest running from February 17th to March 2nd.

• Carnival Crafts: Themed classroom activities to brighten up the winter days.

• A Special Visitor: Keep an eye out for a very famous, jolly snowman wearing a traditional bright sash!

• Outdoor Fun & Treats: On Wednesday, March 11, we will head outside for our main events. To make the day even sweeter, every student will be treated to a warm cup of hot chocolate and a delicious cookie (see ingredients below)

• Spirit Days each day of the week!

This is always a highlight of our school year—a wonderful time to come together, celebrate French tradition, and embrace the beauty of the season. Let the festivities begin!

Please review the ingredient list below and inform your child’s homeroom teacher if you do not wish for your child to receive hot chocolate and/or a cookie.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mme Robic robicr@hdsb.ca.

Hot Chocolate Ingredients:

• Cane sugar

• Modified milk ingredients

• Cocoa

• Salt

• Vanilla

Vanilla Snowman Cookie Ingredients:

• Enriched wheat flour, Sugars (Sugar), soybean and modified palm oil margarine, *sprinkles, Liquid whole eggs, soluble vegetable fiber (corn), Natural Flavour

• *Note: Sprinkles in season cookies have artificial colouring.

• Sprinkles: icing sugar, fractionated palm kernel oil, corn starch, glucose, soy lecithin, artificial colours (allura red, sunset yellow fcf, tartrazine, erythrosine, brilliant blue fcf), gum arabic, carnauba wax

Bonhomme Carnaval Art Contest!

Instructions: Submit unique artwork of Bonhomme Carnaval in action. Your artwork should include Bonhomme in a Carnaval event such as, sledding, sliding, canoeing, Bonhomme in his palace, etc. Be creative!  

What we are judging:  Make sure your drawings are school appropriate! We will be looking for use of detail, colour and creativity!

Entries must include your name and class code! 

The art needs to be done by Monday March 2nd

Please submit your artwork to Ms. D’Silva in room 218. 

Art contest prizes: You could win a winter stationery set with a slap bracelet, a pencil, a ruler, an eraser, and  stickers! (Awards will put split between winners)

Good luck and have fun!

World Water Day 2026

World Water Day is on March 22nd and in order to celebrate it and increase appreciation of our access to clean water and sustainability, Pineland’s Eco Club is coordinating an activity called, ‘The Big Gulp’.  Students will need to bring a reusable water bottle to school and wear blue on Wednesday, March 25th. Students will go outside after announcements and all take drinks of water from their reusable water bottles, creating a visual ‘wave’. On Thursday, March 26, Ecoclub will be facilitating an optional water activity that builds community.   Celebrating World Water Day supports  two of the United Nations Sustainable Development goals: 12 - Responsible consumption and production 6 - Clean water and sanitation

School Council Updates

What Your Dance-A-Thon Support Made Possible

Your generosity supporting our Dance-a-thon with a net profit of almost $5,000 has helped fund valuable STEM resources for our students:

• Five ChompSaws - A kid-safe power tool for cutting cardboard. It brings ideas to life, used for all grades and cross-curricular (our Art Club even used them for Finding Nemo)

• 20 Digital Microscopes - Enhances indoor and outdoor science exploration.

• Garden Boxes - Supporting outdoor education across multiple curriculum areas including plants, soils, and life systems. Eco Club to assist with ongoing upkeep.

• Design & Technology Cart - Stocked with building supplies for Primary/Junior classroom learning and Tech Club activities.

These additions have a meaningful impact on classroom engagement and hands-on learning for our students.  We are grateful for your support—whether you donated or volunteered, your involvement helps make opportunities like this possible.

Fundraising Survey Update

Thank you to everyone who completed the Fundraising and Student Dance-a-thon surveys! We’re reviewing all of your feedback and suggestions as we plan for upcoming fundraisers.

STEM was identified as the top funding category, with ideas, such as digital microscopes, being implemented from your feedback.

Pineland School Council

Students in the Spotlight 

Hey Panthers! A new opportunity has come up from the Halton Learning Foundation.  Join HLF on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, for the best in HDSB student talent, live on stage, and in the art exhibition at Burlington Central High School. 

HLF’s Students in the Spotlight will showcase amazing performances in singing, musical, dance, visual arts, and other performances by HDSB’s secondary and elementary schools. Audition tapes are due on Wednesday, February 24th, 2026 and will feature live performances (singing, dancing, instrumental, spoken word etc) or Visual/Creative submissions (drawing, painting, digital art, photography, hand-made or 3D pieces submitted as images). 

For more information, visit the HLF Website or contact Student Senator, Avneet Narang @ 1narangavn@hdsb.ca or Student Senator Alternate, Avni Shahi @1shahiavn@hdsb.ca.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your continued cooperation to support our Pineland school community.

Cindy  Snowdon 

Principal, Pineland P.S.

Mark Your Calendars

Monday, February 16th - Family Day - Schools Closed

Tuesday, February 17th - Term 1 Report Cards Go Home

Wednesday, February 18th - Musicfest Concert Band (Gr 7&8 - 12:10pm-5:30pm)

Thursday, February 19th - Gr 3 STEAM Workshop from Sheridan College @ Pineland 

Monday, February 23rd - School Council Meeting in Library @ 6pm - All are Welcome!

Wednesday, February 25th - PINK SHIRT DAY

Dance-a-Thon Update

Our Glow-in-the-Dark Dance-a-thon was a great success!  Students came ready to shine in their bright, glowing outfits and truly lit up the gym with their energy and excitement.

A HUGE thank you to all the families who have already supported our Dance-a-thon. We have surpassed our $5,000 goal and will share the exact total early next week!

There was a lot of friendly competition for the top fundraising prizes!! We look forward to announcing the top fundraising class next week after the final results are in.

Thank you for helping us make this event so special!

A HUGE shout out to our School Council for all of their efforts and time preparing and running this year’s Dance-a-Thon.  The students had a blast!

A Night at the Movies - Screenagers The Next Chapter - March 5, 2026

We are excited to announce the partnership of our Family of Schools (Frontenac, Makwendum, Mohawk Gardens, Nelson, Pineland, Tecumseh, Tuck) to present ‘Screenagers - The Next Chapter’  on Thursday March 5th in the Nelson Auditorium.  Synopsis: ‘Millions of young people experience high stress, anxiety, and depression. In Screenagers Next Chapter, we follow physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston as she discovers solutions for improved adolescent stress, anxiety, and depression in the digital age.  This movie screening is open to all members of the school communities in our area.  Seating is limited, so please indicate your interest in attending using this form.  Admission is free and refreshments will be available.  Please join us, doors open at 6:30pm and the movie will begin at 7:00pm.

Southwest Burlington Elementary School Boundary Review Update

Pineland is represented at the Southwest Burlington Elementary Boundary Review by two School Council members. 

The Boundary Review’s objectives include:

    •    Addressing over-utilization at Tom Thomson PS and minimizing portables

    •    Simplifying Grade 6–7 and Grade 8–9 pathways to reduce split cohorts

    •    Ensuring balanced long-term enrolment

    •    Making better use of under-utilized schools

    •    Exploring alternative uses for surplus elementary school space

The key takeaway: At this time, none of the options being discussed would impact Pineland. Our school is currently operating at approximately 65% capacity, and 10-year projections show this remaining stable. Pineland continues to experience healthy, consistent enrolment.

We remain actively engaged in this process and will keep families informed if anything changes. 

For those interested in learning more, all meeting presentations and recordings are available on the HDSB webpage Southwest Burlington Elementary School Boundary Review.

Out of Area Transfer Requests (2025-2026) - Elementary Schools

Students looking to attend a school other than their home school can do so by completing an Out of Area Transfer Request Application. Applications are being accepted from Jan. 6 - Feb. 28, 2025 and can be submitted to your home school.

Please note that not all schools are open for transfer requests. For a list of open schools and to obtain a copy of the application, visit the HDSB website: https://www.hdsb.ca/schools/Pages/Transfer-Schools-within-the-HDSB.aspx.ACTION

Students in the Spotlight 

Hey Panthers! A new opportunity has come up from the Halton Learning Foundation.  Join HLF on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, for the best in HDSB student talent, live on stage, and in the art exhibition at Burlington Central High School.

HLF’s Students in the Spotlight will showcase amazing performances in singing, musical, dance, visual arts, and other performances by HDSB’s secondary and elementary schools. Audition tapes are due on Wednesday, February 24th, 2026 and will feature live performances (singing, dancing, instrumental, spoken word etc) or Visual/Creative submissions (drawing, painting, digital art, photography, hand-made or 3D pieces submitted as images). 

For more information, visit the HLF Website or contact Student Senator, Avneet Narang @ 1narangavn@hdsb.ca or Student Senator Alternate, Avni Shahi @1shahiavn@hdsb.ca.

We Wear Pink at Pineland

On Wednesday February 25th, we wear pink to support breast cancer awareness and the anti-bullying movement. Please wear pink to show your support!

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your continued cooperation to support our Pineland school community.

Cindy  Snowdon 

Principal, Pineland P.S.

Mark Your Calendars

Monday, February 16th - Family Day - Schools Closed

Tuesday, February 17th - Term 1 Report Cards Go Home

Wednesday, February 18th - Musicfest Concert Band (Gr 7&8 - 12:10pm-5:30pm)

Thursday, February 19th - Gr 3 STEAM Workshop from Sheridan College @ Pineland 

Monday, February 23rd - School Council Meeting in Library @ 6pm - All are Welcome!

Wednesday, February 25th - PINK SHIRT DAY

Dance-a-Thon Update

Our Glow-in-the-Dark Dance-a-thon was a great success!  Students came ready to shine in their bright, glowing outfits and truly lit up the gym with their energy and excitement.

A HUGE thank you to all the families who have already supported our Dance-a-thon. We have surpassed our $5,000 goal and will share the exact total early next week!

There was a lot of friendly competition for the top fundraising prizes!! We look forward to announcing the top fundraising class next week after the final results are in.

Thank you for helping us make this event so special!

A HUGE shout out to our School Council for all of their efforts and time preparing and running this year’s Dance-a-Thon.  The students had a blast!

A Night at the Movies - Screenagers The Next Chapter - March 5, 2026

We are excited to announce the partnership of our Family of Schools (Frontenac, Makwendum, Mohawk Gardens, Nelson, Pineland, Tecumseh, Tuck) to present ‘Screenagers - The Next Chapter’ on Thursday March 5th in the Nelson Auditorium.  Synopsis: ‘Millions of young people experience high stress, anxiety, and depression. In Screenagers Next Chapter, we follow physician and filmmaker Delaney Ruston as she discovers solutions for improved adolescent stress, anxiety, and depression in the digital age.  This movie screening is open to all members of the school communities in our area. Seating is limited, so please indicate your interest in attending using this form.  Admission is free and refreshments will be available.  Please join us, doors open at 6:30pm and the movie will begin at 7:00pm.

Southwest Burlington Elementary School Boundary Review Update

Pineland is represented at the Southwest Burlington Elementary Boundary Review by two School Council members. 

The Boundary Review’s objectives include:

    •    Addressing over-utilization at Tom Thomson PS and minimizing portables

    •    Simplifying Grade 6–7 and Grade 8–9 pathways to reduce split cohorts

    •    Ensuring balanced long-term enrolment

    •    Making better use of under-utilized schools

    •    Exploring alternative uses for surplus elementary school space

The key takeaway: At this time, none of the options being discussed would impact Pineland. Our school is currently operating at approximately 65% capacity, and 10-year projections show this remaining stable. Pineland continues to experience healthy, consistent enrolment.

We remain actively engaged in this process and will keep families informed if anything changes. 

For those interested in learning more, all meeting presentations and recordings are available on the HDSB webpage Southwest Burlington Elementary School Boundary Review.

Out of Area Transfer Requests (2025-2026) - Elementary Schools

Students looking to attend a school other than their home school can do so by completing an Out of Area Transfer Request Application. Applications are being accepted from Jan. 6 - Feb. 28, 2025 and can be submitted to your home school.

Please note that not all schools are open for transfer requests. For a list of open schools and to obtain a copy of the application, visit the HDSB website: https://www.hdsb.ca/schools/Pages/Transfer-Schools-within-the-HDSB.aspx.ACTION

Students in the Spotlight 

Hey Panthers! A new opportunity has come up from the Halton Learning Foundation.  Join HLF on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, for the best in HDSB student talent, live on stage, and in the art exhibition at Burlington Central High School.

HLF’s Students in the Spotlight will showcase amazing performances in singing, musical, dance, visual arts, and other performances by HDSB’s secondary and elementary schools. Audition tapes are due on Wednesday, February 24th, 2026 and will feature live performances (singing, dancing, instrumental, spoken word etc) or Visual/Creative submissions (drawing, painting, digital art, photography, hand-made or 3D pieces submitted as images). 

For more information, visit the HLF Website or contact Student Senator, Avneet Narang @ 1narangavn@hdsb.ca or Student Senator Alternate, Avni Shahi @1shahiavn@hdsb.ca.

We Wear Pink at Pineland

On Wednesday February 25th, we wear pink to support breast cancer awareness and the anti-bullying movement. Please wear pink to show your support!

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your continued cooperation to support our Pineland school community.

Cindy  Snowdon 

Principal, Pineland P.S.

Mark Your Calendars

Thursday, February 12th - Glow in the Dark Dance-a-Thon “Love is Electric”

Friday, February 13th - PA Day - No school for students

Monday, February 16th - Family Day - Schools Closed

Tuesday, February 17th - Term 1 Report Cards Go Home

Monday, February 23rd - School Council Meeting in Library @ 6pm - All are Welcome!

School Council Updates

Pineland Fundraising Survey – Open Now!

Help Pineland School Council plan future fundraising efforts by sharing your feedback!

Takes under 5 minutes

Open until Friday, February 13th, 11:59 PM

Complete the survey here https://forms.gle/Be7aoYqpGYXVZdyn9 

Every response counts!  Thank you for supporting our school community!

Glow-in-the-Dark Dance-a-Thon 2026!!!

Back by popular demand, we added snack options to School Cash Online until February 4th to enjoy at school!

We’re excited to announce some awesome prizes for our Panthers who go above and beyond for our Dance-A-Thon fundraiser!

🏆 The top fundraising class will earn a well-deserved Treat Party! (a mix of goodies to enjoy - all nut free)
☆ The top fundraising student will win a $25 gift card of their choice

And of course, there are serious bragging rights involved—plus the pride of helping Pineland secure new STEM resources and school equipment that benefit all of our students.

Online donations are available until February 12th. 

Let’s keep the momentum going and show what our Panthers can do. Every donation makes a difference—thank you for your support!

Pineland School Council

We Wear Pink at Pineland

On Wednesday February 25th, we wear pink to support breast cancer awareness and the anti-bullying movement. Please wear pink to show your support!

Out of Area Transfer Requests (2025-2026) - Elementary Schools

Students looking to attend a school other than their home school can do so by completing an Out of Area Transfer Request Application. Applications are being accepted from Jan. 6 - Feb. 28, 2025 and can be submitted to your home school.

Please note that not all schools are open for transfer requests. For a list of open schools and to obtain a copy of the application, visit the HDSB website: https://www.hdsb.ca/schools/Pages/Transfer-Schools-within-the-HDSB.aspx.ACTION

Mark Your Calendars

Monday, February 2nd - Community Houses/Assembly “Empathy”

Wednesday, February 4th - Winter Walk Day (Details below)

Thursday, February 12th - Glow in the Dark Dance-a-Thon “Love is Electric”

Friday, February 13th - PA Day - No school for students

Monday, February 16th - Family Day - Schools Closed

Tuesday, February 17th - Term 1 Report Cards Go Home

Monday, February 23rd - School Council Meeting in Library @ 6pm - All are Welcome!

School Council Updates

We would like to invite all Pineland parents to this fantastic upcoming session with guest speaker, Sara Westbrook.  She will be sharing her expertise with parents about balancing the role of being a parent as well as taking care of yourself.  Please save the date and join us for what will be a very helpful and essential night of learning!

DETAILS:

Pineland Public School

Thursday, February 5th, 2026

6:30pm-7:45pm

Glow-in-the-Dark Dance-a-Thon 2026!!!

Back by popular demand, we added snack options to School Cash Online until February 4th to enjoy at school!

We’re excited to announce some awesome prizes for our Panthers who go above and beyond for our Dance-A-Thon fundraiser!

🏆 The top fundraising class will earn a well-deserved Treat Party! (a mix of goodies to enjoy - all nut free)
☆ The top fundraising student will win a $25 gift card of their choice

And of course, there are serious bragging rights involved—plus the pride of helping Pineland secure new STEM resources and school equipment that benefit all of our students.

Online donations are available until February 12th. 

Let’s keep the momentum going and show what our Panthers can do. Every donation makes a difference—thank you for your support!

Pineland School Council

Out of Area Transfer Requests (2025-2026) - Elementary Schools

Students looking to attend a school other than their home school can do so by completing an Out of Area Transfer Request Application. Applications are being accepted from Jan. 6 - Feb. 28, 2025 and can be submitted to your home school.

Please note that not all schools are open for transfer requests. For a list of open schools and to obtain a copy of the application, visit the HDSB website: https://www.hdsb.ca/schools/Pages/Transfer-Schools-within-the-HDSB.aspx.ACTION

Winter Walk Day ~ February 4th, 2026!

Our Student Well Being Crew is a group of 9 students in Grades 5 and 6 that was formed in November. Their first initiative for 2026 that helps support student well-being and mental health, is to encourage as many Pineland students as possible to participate in Winter Walk Day.  This is an in-school event, where each class will take part at some point on Wednesday, Feb. 4th, by going for a class walk outdoors. We are registered as a school with Ontario Active School Travel-an Ontario-wide program dedicated to children’s mobility, health and happiness, delivered by Green Communities Canada. Pineland will receive a certificate of participation following this event. A reminder will be sent out to dress warm for this day closer to Feb.4th. It will be snow much fun!

A Message from EcoClub!

"Did you know that road salt can harm aquatic life, damage vegetation and soil, and corrode roads and other infrastructure? Instead of using traditional road salt, consider eco-friendly alternatives such as sugar beet juice, coffee grounds, dark sand, or even wood ash to help melt ice and improve traction.”

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your continued cooperation to support our Pineland school community.

Cindy Snowdon 

Principal, Pineland P.S.

Mark Your Calendars

Monday, January 26th - PD Day - No school for students

Tuesday, January 27th - Swim to Survive - Class 3-1

Wednesday, January 28th & 30th - Tour of Humanity Bus- Grade 7 and 8

School Council Updates

We would like to invite all Pineland parents to this fantastic upcoming session with guest speaker, Sara Westbrook.  She will be sharing her expertise with parents about balancing the role of being a parent as well as taking care of yourself.  Please save the date and join us for what will be a very helpful and essential night of learning!

DETAILS:

Pineland Public School

Thursday, February 5th, 2026

6:30pm-7:45pm

Glow-in-the-Dark Dance-a-Thon 2026!!!

Pineland School Council is thrilled to kick off our biggest fundraiser of the year... a

Glow-in-the-Dark Dance-a-Thon!

This year’s theme is “Love is Electric,” and we can’t wait to light up the gym. 

On Thursday, February 12th, all classes are invited to join the fun, and every student receives admission to the dance at Club Electric!

Please support by purchasing one of the awesome Glow Packages, or by making a donation online using School Cash Online. All proceeds will go towards purchasing new STEM resources and other school equipment! Orders are due by Friday January 23rd. Late orders will not be accepted.

Glow Package Options:

● $5 Panther Spark Package - Finger Light, Glow Sticker, Glow Tattoo.

● $20 Panther Glow Package - Finger Light, Glow Sticker, Glow Tattoo, LED Bangle,

Glow Glasses, LED Wand.

● $30 Panther Pride VIP Package - Finger Light, Glow Sticker, Glow Tattoo, LED

Bangle, Glow Glasses, LED Wand, LED Ring, Glow Key Chain.

Donation Only - Tax Receipts available over $20.

To donate online please follow these instructions:

1. Access our School Cash Online direct donation link here.

2. Enter the amount of donation.

3. Enter the student name in the “Message to School Board” section.

4. Select Add to Cart and proceed to complete the donation.

This link is able to be used by anyone. Please feel free to send this email to family and friends that may want to donate to your student!

Only glow products sold through School Cash Online are approved. Outside glow products will not be permitted.

Students are encouraged to wear neon colours to G-L-O-W! 

Let’s make this year’s Dance-a-Thon unforgettable. Love is Electric... and so is Pineland!

Pineland School Council

Out of Area Transfer Requests (2025-2026) - Elementary Schools

Students looking to attend a school other than their home school can do so by completing an Out of Area Transfer Request Application. Applications are being accepted from Jan. 6 - Feb. 28, 2025 and can be submitted to your home school.

Please note that not all schools are open for transfer requests. For a list of open schools and to obtain a copy of the application, visit the HDSB website: https://www.hdsb.ca/schools/Pages/Transfer-Schools-within-the-HDSB.aspx.ACTION

2026-2027 School Year Budget Input Needed

The HDSB is seeking input on the 2026-2027 school year budget to help guide decision-making. Parents/guardians, students, staff and community members are invited to provide input on the budget development process through an online survey by Feb. 1 at 4 p.m.

Learn more about the budget development process and provide input on 2026-2027 budget priorities: hdsb.ca/BudgetInput 

Winter Walk Day ~ February 4th, 2026!

Our Student Well Being Crew is a group of 9 students in Grades 5 and 6 that was formed in November. Their first initiative for 2026 that helps support student well-being and mental health, is to encourage as many Pineland students as possible to participate in Winter Walk Day.  This is an in-school event, where each class will take part at some point on Wednesday, Feb. 4th, by going for a class walk outdoors. We are registered as a school with Ontario Active School Travel-an Ontario-wide program dedicated to children’s mobility, health and happiness, delivered by Green Communities Canada. Pineland will receive a certificate of participation following this event. A reminder will be sent out to dress warm for this day closer to Feb.4th. It will be snow much fun!

Tour for Humanity Bus Coming to Pineland for Gr 6-8 

Intermediate classes (Gr 6-8) will participate in a one hour session on the Tour for Humanity which will be visiting Pineland on January 28th & January 30th.

"The 30-seat, fully accessible vehicle serves as a self-contained classroom in which instructors teach students about the horrors of genocide, especially the Holocaust, while addressing issues of racism, intolerance, diversity, democracy and human rights. As part of the interactive learning experience, Tour for Humanity (T4H) features a combination of video, PowerPoint presentations, activities and discussions in the four workshops offered, each adapted to the age of those in attendance."

"The customized bus travels to schools and organizations throughout Canada, engaging students, teachers and other community members from diverse personal and professional backgrounds. A creative outreach initiative, T4H teaches participants about historical and recent events, showing the connection between past and present-day hatred and its relevance on both a Canadian and global level. In the process, the content inspires participants to raise their voices and take action against racism, hate, injustice and intolerance to build a more equitable society."

The Ministry of Education recognizes the importance of Holocaust education and has added it to the Gr. 6 Social Studies curriculum: https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/key-changes-ss-g6

A Message from EcoClub!

"Did you know that road salt can harm aquatic life, damage vegetation and soil, and corrode roads and other infrastructure? Instead of using traditional road salt, consider eco-friendly alternatives such as sugar beet juice, coffee grounds, dark sand, or even wood ash to help melt ice and improve traction.”

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your continued cooperation to support our Pineland school community.

Cindy  Snowdon 

Principal, Pineland P.S.

Mark Your Calendars

Tuesday, January 20th - Swim to Survive - Class 3-3

Tuesday, January 20th - Gr 7&8 Immunizations

Wednesday, January 21st - Grade 8 Grad Photo Day

Wednesday, January 21st - Last day to order Term 1 Popcorn (order on School Cash Online)

Thursday, January 22nd - Winter Concert (Bands/Small Ensembles) @ 7pm in Pascoe Gym

Friday, January 23rd - Pineland Spirit Day!  Wear your Pineland Spirit Wear or Green, White, and Black!

Monday, January 26th - PD Day - No school!

Tuesday, January 27th - Swim to Survive - Class 3-1

School Council Updates

We would like to invite all Pineland parents to this fantastic upcoming session with guest speaker, Sara Westbrook.  She will be sharing her expertise with parents about balancing the role of being a parent as well as taking care of yourself.  Please save the date and join us for what will be a very helpful and essential night of learning!

DETAILS:

Pineland Public School

Thursday, February 5th, 2026

6:30pm-7:45pm

Glow-in-the-Dark Dance-a-Thon 2026!!!

Pineland School Council is thrilled to kick off our biggest fundraiser of the year... a

Glow-in-the-Dark Dance-a-Thon!

This year’s theme is “Love is Electric,” and we can’t wait to light up the gym. 

On Thursday, February 12th, all classes are invited to join the fun, and every student receives admission to the dance at Club Electric!

Please support by purchasing one of the awesome Glow Packages, or by making a donation online using School Cash Online. All proceeds will go towards purchasing new STEM resources and other school equipment! Orders are due by Friday January 23rd. Late orders will not be accepted.

Glow Package Options:

● $5 Panther Spark Package - Finger Light, Glow Sticker, Glow Tattoo.

● $20 Panther Glow Package - Finger Light, Glow Sticker, Glow Tattoo, LED Bangle,

Glow Glasses, LED Wand.

● $30 Panther Pride VIP Package - Finger Light, Glow Sticker, Glow Tattoo, LED

Bangle, Glow Glasses, LED Wand, LED Ring, Glow Key Chain.

Donation Only - Tax Receipts available over $20.

To donate online please follow these instructions:

1. Access our School Cash Online direct donation link here.

2. Enter the amount of donation.

3. Enter the student name in the “Message to School Board” section.

4. Select Add to Cart and proceed to complete the donation.

This link is able to be used by anyone. Please feel free to send this email to family and friends that may want to donate to your student!

Only glow products sold through School Cash Online are approved. Outside glow products will not be permitted.

Students are encouraged to wear neon colours to G-L-O-W! 

Let’s make this year’s Dance-a-Thon unforgettable. Love is Electric... and so is Pineland!

Pineland School Council

Out of Area Transfer Requests (2025-2026) - Elementary Schools

Students looking to attend a school other than their home school can do so by completing an Out of Area Transfer Request Application. Applications are being accepted from Jan. 6 - Feb. 28, 2025 and can be submitted to your home school.

Please note that not all schools are open for transfer requests. For a list of open schools and to obtain a copy of the application, visit the HDSB website: https://www.hdsb.ca/schools/Pages/Transfer-Schools-within-the-HDSB.aspx.ACTION

2026-2027 School Year Budget Input Needed

The HDSB is seeking input on the 2026-2027 school year budget to help guide decision-making. Parents/guardians, students, staff and community members are invited to provide input on the budget development process through an online survey by Feb. 1 at 4 p.m.

Learn more about the budget development process and provide input on 2026-2027 budget priorities: hdsb.ca/BudgetInput 

Winter Walk Day ~ February 4th, 2026!

Our Student Well Being Crew is a group of 9 students in Grades 5 and 6 that was formed in November. Their first initiative for 2026 that helps support student well-being and mental health, is to encourage as many Pineland students as possible to participate in Winter Walk Day.  This is an in-school event, where each class will take part at some point on Wednesday, Feb. 4th, by going for a class walk outdoors. We are registered as a school with Ontario Active School Travel-an Ontario-wide program dedicated to children’s mobility, health and happiness, delivered by Green Communities Canada. Pineland will receive a certificate of participation following this event. A reminder will be sent out to dress warm for this day closer to Feb.4th. It will be snow much fun!

Tour for Humanity Bus Coming to Pineland for Gr 6-8 

Intermediate classes (Gr 6-8) will participate in a one hour session on the Tour for Humanity which will be visiting Pineland on January 28th & January 30th.

"The 30-seat, fully accessible vehicle serves as a self-contained classroom in which instructors teach students about the horrors of genocide, especially the Holocaust, while addressing issues of racism, intolerance, diversity, democracy and human rights. As part of the interactive learning experience, Tour for Humanity (T4H) features a combination of video, PowerPoint presentations, activities and discussions in the four workshops offered, each adapted to the age of those in attendance."

"The customized bus travels to schools and organizations throughout Canada, engaging students, teachers and other community members from diverse personal and professional backgrounds. A creative outreach initiative, T4H teaches participants about historical and recent events, showing the connection between past and present-day hatred and its relevance on both a Canadian and global level. In the process, the content inspires participants to raise their voices and take action against racism, hate, injustice and intolerance to build a more equitable society."

The Ministry of Education recognizes the importance of Holocaust education and has added it to the Gr. 6 Social Studies curriculum: https://www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/key-changes-ss-g6

A Message from EcoClub!

"Did you know that road salt can harm aquatic life, damage vegetation and soil, and corrode roads and other infrastructure? Instead of using traditional road salt, consider eco-friendly alternatives such as sugar beet juice, coffee grounds, dark sand, or even wood ash to help melt ice and improve traction.”

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your continued cooperation to support our Pineland school community.

Cindy  Snowdon 

Principal, Pineland P.S.

Mark Your Calendars

Monday, January 5th - School Resumes

Tuesday, January 6, 13, 20 - Grade 3-3 - Swim to Survive Sessions 

Tuesday, January 6th - Term 2 Pizza Begins

Tuesday, January 20th - Grade 7&8 Immunizations

Wednesday, January 21st - Grade 8 Grad Photo Day

Wishing all of our Pineland families a wonderful, restful and healthy holiday!  We look forward to seeing you all back on Monday, January 5th, 2026!

Winter Clothing Drive 

Thank you to all of those who donated to our Winter Clothing Drive! We had over 300 items donated! The class with the most donated items was 2-2 and received a Winter Cookie Party!  Thank you for helping keep people in our community warm this winter!

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for your continued cooperation to support our Pineland school community.

Cindy  Snowdon 

Principal, Pineland P.S.