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MEETINGS OF THE OVERRIDE STUDY COMMITTEE
Wed., 1/15, 7pm, and Wed., 1/22, 6pm @ Brookline Town Hall
We strongly urge you to attend two upcoming meetings of the town's Override Study Committee, which has been examining costs and efficiencies within the town and school budgets. According to the Superintendent's letter this week, these "serious conversations" have addressed school programs such as METCO, full-day kindergarten, the Brookline High School tutorial (4+1) program, materials fee program, and the Brookline Early Education Program. At these two meetings, the community can hear the potential recommendations and provide comment. Please make every attempt to come so you can weigh in on proposed options.
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PTO MEETING - ALL ARE WELCOME TO SHARE IDEAS
Wed., 1/29, 7 pm @ Pierce Cafeteria
Movie night? Game Night? Talent Show? We'd like to plan a new event for students this winter, and we're looking for your ideas about this and any other PTO concerns you have! All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Agenda will be posted in advance of the meeting, but this is a great chance to ask questions and get involved. We need your help! Questions about the meeting? Agenda items you'd like included? Please contact pierce.pto@gmail.com.
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PIERCE KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR 2014-2015
Wed., 2/12, 8-10am, and Thurs., 2/13, 8-10am
Registration forms will be available in the front office and on the Public Schools of Brookline website, www.brookline.K12.ma.us, on Mon., 1/27. The following documents will also be required: Original birth certificate, Passport (if the child was not born in the U.S.), Immunization record, and Proof of Brookline residency (deed or lease for the property where you are residing in Brookline, along with a utility bill).
Children must be five years of age on or before 8/31/14 to be eligible for kindergarten. No exceptions. Please do not bring your child to school on registration days; children will visit the school on another date in the spring. Please call 617-730-2580 with questions.
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PIERCE SKATE NIGHT - THANK YOU FAMILIES!
The Pierce Skate Night last week at Larz Anderson Skating Rink was a great success! Thank you families for giving generously to the Annual Fund which makes this annual event possible. Special thanks to Martha Huntley and Hillary Janowski for all their hard work. NOTE: If you lost a child's camelback water bottle at Skate Night, please email piercepto@gmail.com.
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Thurs., 1/16, 6pm @ James F. Walsh School Committee Rm., 5th Fl., Town Hall
The public is invited to attend.
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TECHSPLORATION
Thurs., 1/16
Techsploration will return to demonstrate "The Science of Weather" to 2nd-, 3rd-, and 4th-graders. What is weather? What is air pressure and how does it affect weather? How does lightning form? Techsploration will use hands-on experiments to demonstrate basic science principles that affect our weather. This is a fun way to get students to look at weather in a whole new way. Techsploration then moves into individual third grade classrooms to follow up with focused science workshops tailored to third grade "Structures" curriculum.
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MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ASSEMBLY SIMULCAST
Fri., 1/17, 9am @ Pierce Cafeteria
Brookline Access Television will be providing a closed-circuit broadcast of the K-4 MLK Day student assembly so that parents may watch this moving annual tribute to Dr. King and his legacy from the cafeteria. (Due to capacity limits, parents will not be allowed in the auditorium.)
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FAMILY MATH GAMES FOR GRADES 1 & 2
NEW DATE: Wed., 1/22, 3:30-5pm @ Pierce Cafeteria
Please note new date. It'll be an afternoon of fun with plenty of math games for all! Drop by and play a few games with your friends, family, and favorite teachers. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact tara_washburn@brookline.k12.ma.us or jasmin_ha@brookline.k12.ma.us.
_______________________________________ LAST CALL FOR THE LOST & FOUND Deadline for Claiming Items: Wed., 1/22, 3pm All items must be claimed in the Lost and Found, located outside the gym on the second floor of the Main Building! Any unclaimed items will be donated to a very worthy children's charity, Cradles to Crayons. _______________________________________
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Visit the Physical Education page on the school website to learn about your little athlete!
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POW #9: WHAT'S THE DATE? (WILL GO UP FRIDAY, 1/17)
Due Tues., 1/28
Please visit the POW page on the school website for details:
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COMMUNITY CORNER >
Happy Year of the Horse! Enjoy the Pan-Asian New Year's Celebration... Mass. First Lady Diane Patrick comes to Brookline... Boys' Basketball tryouts begin... Climate Night at the Movies... Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration... A local astronomer brings us Hubble photographs. Plus (phew!): Talent Show, Climate Week 2014, Corner Co-Op open house, Shared Babysitting, SmartSummers Theater Arts Program, and more! See Community Corner for details.
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PIANO INSTRUCTION - ABOUT 1 MILE FROM PIERCE
Learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, sightreading from a Berklee & New England Conservatory graduate with 30 years teaching experience. Build a high quality musical foundation with a patient, upbeat, and caring instructor. Beginners especially welcome. Have a positive and successful learning experience. Gloria Jasinski, phone: 617-566-9704, email: piano566@comcast.net.
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EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER
Warm, responsible and reliable babysitter available part-time for children over age 5. I have my own car, am a non-smoker and live near St. Mary's Street. Pick up and drop off children from school and activities, help with homework, etc. Available immediately after Christmas. References available from Pierce School parents and others. Please contact Kathy at 617-262-0657 or kgreenough@verizon.net. ____________________________________
ADULT DANCE CLASSES
After 27 years of teaching dance at Brookline High School, Lynn Modell, former Curriculum Coordinator of Performing Arts, is now teaching dance classes for adults at United Parish in Brookline. Mondays and Tuesdays at 10:15am, Wednesdays at 6:30pm. Classes are 75 minutes, $15. Your first class is free! Contact Lynn at lemodell@gmail.com.
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ENGINEERING AND LOGIC SUMMER CAMP
Participate in engineering challenges, collaborate on science experiments, play strategy games, solve puzzles, learn how to use 3D modeling software and SCRATCH (programming), create stunning origami, and make balloon animals. Program includes field trips to museums and playground time. Take a look at our pictures from last year, visit our website www.engagingmath.org/summercamp or call 617-975-0268. ____________________________________
FOR SALE - POOL TABLE AND AIR HOCKEY TABLE
Brunswick Pool Table: 8 foot; excellent condition; price includes accessories (cue, cue rack, balls) and professional moving to and setup at first floor location near Brookline Village: $1400. Air Hockey Table: 6' x 3'3"; heavy duty; originally bought from Sears: $50 or best offer. Email for pictures of Pool Table or Air Hockey Table: pam22@rcn.com or call 509-240-1115. ____________________________________
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