Patch Snap: Burlington 3rd Graders Collect Funds for People Helping People

Help a child in need have a happy holiday by donating a gift.

Welcome to another edition of Patch Snap, where we highlight a picture or pictures of around Burlington or of Burlington residents out and about. Today's Patch Snap comes from Janet Sullivan Fitzgerald of People Helping People, who states: "Mrs. Lynch’s Third Grade Class at Pine Glen did a food and penny drive during the month of December.  They collected $60 for People Helping People.    Matthew Cameron, who is in this class, collected $30 on his own by standing in his driveway and asking his neighbors for financial donations for the Food Pantry! People Helping People thanks Mrs. Lynch’s Third Grade Class for making a difference this holiday season!" Great job kids! Do you have a picture that would make a great Patch Snap? Email it with a…

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Burlington Public School's 2011-12 Bus Schedules

Click on your school to find when the school bus will arrive.

Burlington students are heading back to school tomorrow. While some will walk and others will be driven, many students will get on the big yellow bus to get them to school. We have assembled the 2011-12 bus schedules for each of the schools. Click on the school name below to find the bus schedule.  Have a great first day!

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Patch Facts

5 Things You Need to Know Today, June 8

Hot day, a meeting of environmental business people and a couple of public meetings

"Five Things You Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. Check back later for more, and let us know what you think of the  feature in the comments section. Today is Wednesday, June 8. Here are 5 things you need to know: For more things to do today, check out our Events page.

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Rock Climbing Wall is a Big Hit at Pine Glen

The climbing wall was made possible by a grant from the BEF.

May got off to a rocky start at Pine Glen Elementary School.  On April 29th, the school’s new rock wall was installed and it’s been an uphill climb since then – in the very best sense of the words.  Last summer Pine Glen Principal John Lyons attended the Principals Institute at Harvard University. As part of the program, he participated in Project Adventure and the experience made quite an impression. “The things we did with Project Adventure taught us so much about teamwork and empowerment,” said Lyons enthusiastically. “I thought it would be great to bring some of that learning experience to Pine Glen.” Lyons shared his experience in staff meetings with guidance counselor Jessica May, and physical education teachers Christy Govoni and …

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