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SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING TOMORROW

Thurs., 3/27, 6pm @ Walsh School Committee Room, 5th Floor, Town Hall

The meeting includes a public hearing on the FY 2015 Budget and School Choice (scheduled to begin at 7pm). See the meeting docket here. Contact [email protected] with questions.
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PIERCE BOOK FAIR - DONATE YOUR OLD BOOKS 
The Pierce Book Fair is around the corner (last week of May). Please consider donating your gently-used books. Our greatest need is for books for readers in grades K-8, though we welcome books for ALL ages & genres. Donation bin is in front of the main office. Thank you
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HAVE AN AUCTION ITEM TO DONATE FOR THE SPRING FUNDRAISER?

Consider participating in the Spring Fundraiser by contributing an item for the live or silent auctions -- something you own, or your expertise. To offer an item or service, or if you have questions about the auction, please contact Toby Raybould at [email protected]

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AND SPEAKING OF THE FUNDRAISER... CHAIRPERSON NEEDED!

Creative? Want to make a real contribution to Pierce? Consider taking on the role of Chair for the Spring Fundraiser! You'll work closely with the PTO, who will help you every step of the way. Please contact [email protected] to inquire. Thank you! 

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THANK YOU MARCH MADNESS VOLUNTEERS!
 
The PTO extends a big THANK YOU to March Madness event organizers Maria Arado-McDonald and Bobby Zuker, and to the following volunteers for helping make the evening a tremendous success: 

 

Katiria Pineda-Colon, Hip Hop Dance Instructor From Firebeat Dance Studio

 

Student Volunteers: Elizabeth W., Dania B., Carolyn B., Harriet G., Duncan G., Liam D., Quin G.

 

Parent Volunteers: Jen Amigone; Set up: Deb Troderman, Cher Duffield; Gym: Jennie Roffman; Poster/Flyer Design: Sarah Bishins; Snack Bar: Jennie Greene, Mary Ann Flaherty; Hip Hop Room: Kami Ahmad, Priscilla O'Reilly; Pizza Sales: Deb Bunk, Tamisha Atkins, Kimberly Lane-Murphy; Pierce Wear Sales: Hillary Janowski, Gioia Perugini; Photography: Meredith Saillant; Clean Up: Lisa Shahi, Jen Rothstein

 

Parent Speakers: Ana Otero, Beth Waisburd

 

And finally, thank you to our beloved Pierce Penguin for making an appearance! _______________________________________

 

ARTWISE PROGRAM A GREAT SUCCESS!

Thank you to the teachers, parents and students who organized and participated in the Artwise program. Collectively, the program raised over $1,300 for the Pierce PTO, and inspired our children to create unique works of art. Great job all around!

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SCHOOL CORNER >  

 
FAMILY MATH GAMES TOMORROW AFTERNOON

Thurs., 3/27, 3:30-5pm @ Pierce Auditorium

For 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students and families. Join us for an afternoon of fun with plenty of math games for all. Drop by and play a few games with your parent, friend or favorite teacher, and go home with your own math game to keep! Questions? Interested in volunteering? Contact Tara Washburn at [email protected] or Jasmin Ha at [email protected].

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8TH-GRADE PARENTING EXCHANGE

Thurs., 4/17, 7pm @ 12 Griggs Terrace, Brookline 

The next 8th Grade Parenting Exchange will be hosted by Sushma Boppana and Ken Hertz. The evening begins with an hour of socializing before discussion. We'll cover all the new information we've gotten about the High School, as well as what's happening with our teens right now. To add specific topics to the agenda, please contact Cherie at [email protected]. Hope to see you there.

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PROBLEM OF THE WEEK >
  

POW #13: BUILD A STAIRCASE  

Due Tues., 4/1    

POW #13 will go up Friday. Please visit the POW page on the school website for details: 

http://www.pierceschoolbrookline.org/problem-of-the-week.html.

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COMMUNITY CORNER

"Why, it's good old reliable Nathan!" Watch Sky Masterson, Nathan Detroit, and Miss Adelaide come to life in Artbarn's production of Guys & Dolls... Plus, Vivaldi's "Gloria" at BHS... Arts classes at Brookline Arts Center... BHS' Food Justice Committee Hunger Banquet... Wonderful nanny available... "Adolescent Psychology 101" panel presentation for parents of prospective high school freshmen... See Community Corner for details! 

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