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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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SPRING FUNDRAISER COMING MAY 17! HAVE AN AUCTION ITEM TO DONATE?

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 tobyraybould@gmail.com

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SCHOOL CORNER >  

 

SEPAC PRESENTS: BASIC RIGHTS WORKSHOP 
TONIGHT: Wed. 4/9, 6:30-8:30pm @ Driscoll School Library (main entrance), 64 Westbourne Terrace, Brookline
For parents/guardians of children with IEP's. Elizabeth Bostic of the Federation for Children with Special Needs will provide families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (EDEA) and Mass Special Education Law.
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PRINCIPAL'S FORUM ON DIFFERENTIATION IN GRADES K-6
TONIGHT: Wed. 4/9, 7pm @ Pierce Auditorium
Grades K-6 parents & guardians: please join Pierce teachers who will discuss examples of how they meet the range of needs for Pierce students. This is part of the School Council's effort to inform the parent community of what differentiation looks like in various subjects and grades. We hope to see you there! Contact pierce.pto@gmail.com with questions.
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING TOMORROW 

Thurs., 4/10, 6pm @ Walsh School Committee Rm, 5th Floor, Town Hall 

The agenda includes Subcommittee Reports, Public Comment, and Modifications to Old Lincoln School. All are welcome. Click here to see the meeting docket. Please contact Robin Coyne with questions at 617-730-2430 or robin_coyne@brookline.k12.ma.us.
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CLAIM YOUR LOST AND FOUND ITEMS

Deadline: Fri., 4/11, 3pm
All unclaimed items will be donated to a local charity after 4/11. The Pierce School Lost and Found is located just outside the Gym on the second floor of the Main Building, and is maintained by PSED. 
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2014 PIERCE SCHOOL YEARBOOKS

Orders must be made by Fri., 4/11

It's time to order the Pierce School Yearbook! This year, orders may be made online. Yearbooks are $25.00 (as they have been for the past 10 years) and can be paid for online or by mail (follow the directions when placing your order).

 

Ordering Instructions:

1. Go to www.coffeepond.com

2. Click on "Order Yearbooks"

3. Enter the school password, "pierce," and select "On-Line Order" or "Mail-In Order."

4. Follow the ordering instructions. You may check on your order by going to the Coffee Pond website.

 

Yearbooks will be distributed during the last week of school. Please contact Reed Rathgeber at reed_rathgeber@brookline.k12.ma.us with questions. 
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IMPROVING THE MIDDLE SCHOOL YEARS WITH MICHELLE ICARD

Thurs., 5/1, 7-8:30pm @ Pierce School - FREE

Calling all parents and teachers of Grades 5, 6,7 and 8!

Learn to optimize the middle school years at this free event. In MIDDLE SCHOOL MAKEOVER: Improving the Way You and Your Child Experience the Middle School Years, author, educator and social leadership strategist Michelle Icard offers parents and educators clear wisdom and pragmatic tools for connecting with their tweens and helping them navigate the middle school years, while also easing the stress that comes with being a parent or educator during this tricky time. Sponsored by the K-8 PTOs and B-PEN. Contact Stacey Irwin Downey at sirwindowney@gmail.com with questions.

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HOT OFF THE PRESS!

Pierce School Penguin Post Second Edition for 2014

Please read the latest, greatest edition of the Pierce School Penguin Post -- The Best, Worst and First Fifth and Sixth Grade Newspaper -- available here:

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SPECIALISTS' CORNER >

A picture is worth a thousand words... Visit the Visual Arts page on the school website to see what your little artist has been creating.
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PROBLEM OF THE WEEK >

POW #14: NUMBER RACE
Due Tues., 4/15

Visit the POW page on the school website: http://www.pierceschoolbrookline.org/problem-of-the-week.html

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COMMUNITY CORNER

Nurture your inner artist at Brookline Arts Center's classes and upcoming special events... Support BHS dancers at their Progressions 2014 Dance extravaganza... Tee off at the Library's annual mini-golf event... See Community Corner for details! 

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ART WITH AMY 

Fun and creative art classes for children who love art! Explore painting, drawing and building with local artist Amy Solomon in her light-filled loft next door to Pierce school. Brookline school half day workshops, summer program, and after school classes. Pick up available at Pierce. For more info and to sign on: solomonamy@yahoo.com, 617-566-2667, www.artwithamy.com

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KOLTUN BALLET ACADEMY

Pre-professional ballet training in an inspirational environment for young people ages 6-19. We aim to provide students with a rich knowledge of classical technique, and the ability to adapt to all styles and techniques of dance. We offer a hands-on approach, individual attention, and dedication to our students. For more information, please visit www.KoltunBalletAcademy.com or call 617-901-3792.

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