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.
