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GOING, STILL GOING... ONE AUCTION ITEM LEFT!
We have one item left from the auction Saturday night: act fast and it can be yours! One week at Beaver Camp: Daytrippers Program. $740 value. Open to kids going into 4th - 7th grade. See http://bcdcamp.org/podium/default.aspx?t=109719 for details.
Contact pierce.pto@gmail.com if you are interested in buying this item to support the Pierce PTO. Include the dollar amount you are willing to pay. _______________________________________
PIERCE BOOK FAIR ENDS TOMORROW
Tues., 5/27 - Thurs. 5/29
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CELEBRATE READING WITH "PIERCE READS"
TOMORROW! Thurs. 5/29, 7pm
It's not too late to sign up! "Pierce Reads" is a book discussion evening for students in grades 4-8 and their families. We look forward to a most enjoyable evening! We'll meet in small groups for informal discussions of this year's selected titles:
Grade 4 - The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
Grades 5 & 6 - Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate
Grades 7 & 8 - Okay for Now by Gary Schmidt
To participate and to receive the book, please fill out this form: http://www.pierceschoolbrookline.org/pierce-reads-2014.html and return it to your child's homeroom or ELA teacher. Contact the Library at 617-730-2586 with questions.
We need your help to make "Pierce Reads" a success. There are many volunteer opportunities for this beloved tradition. Contact Jenn Gangadharan at jennifer.gangadharan@gmail.com.
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PTO MEETING
Thurs., 6/5, 8am @ Pierce Cafeteria
Agenda coming soon. All welcome for coffee and discussion!
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READY FOR SUMMER? REMEMBER TO SHOP AMAZON THRU SCHOOL WEBSITE
Shopping on Amazon.com for summer necessities? Remember to go to the Pierce school website first http://www.pierceschoolbrookline.org/, and look for this logo:
By simply clicking this logo on the Pierce school homepage, our school will receive a percentage of your Amazon purchases at no extra charge to you. Remember to use it every time you visit Amazon.com!
Since September 2013, the Pierce School has received over $1,700 through this Amazon/Pierce program! Thank you Pierce families!
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EXTREME MAKEOVER, PIERCE EDITION - SAVE THE DATE!
Sat., 6/21, 8:30am-2:30pm - Volunteers Needed for Blocks of Time
Save the date for first ever Pierce Extreme Makeover! Pierce staff, parents, and older students will come together to beautify and clean up designated school classrooms and common spaces. Help build community and cultivate stewardship & pride in our building!
Interested? A signup list will be available soon. For questions, please contact Beth Collins at Elizabeth_Collins@brookline.k12.ma.us, Annemarie Stewart at Annemarie_Stewart@brookline.k12.ma.us, or the Pierce PTO at pierce.pto@gmail.com.
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JOIN BROOKLINE'S WELLNESS COMMITTEE
The Public Schools of Brookline's Wellness Committee needs you! The committee will begin its eighth year in the fall, and would like a representative from every Brookline K-8 school. The committee meets formally four times a year, Wednesday mornings 8:30-9:30am. Comprising parents, teachers, health professionals, town and school administrators, and community members, this lively, engaged committee examines and supports a variety of programs addressing student health, with initiatives in areas of nutrition, fitness/recreation, mental health, chemical health, teen dating violence, and climate change awareness. Contact kate_donnelly@brookline.k12.ma.us. _______________________________________
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SAVE THE DATE: ANNUAL PIERCE PICNIC
Tues., 6/10 (rain date 6/11), 5:30pm @ Pierce Park
Bring a blanket and have a picnic to celebrate another great school year. Bring your own food or purchase food at the picnic. Contact Nora O'Farrell at noraofarrell3@gmail.com or Tamisha Atkins at tamisha31@msn.com with questions. To volunteer, please sign up here:
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SAVE THE DATE: SIXTH GRADE PLAY, OLYMPIA!
Thurs. 6/12, 10am & 3pm (bake sale 2:30); Fri. 6/13, 12:30pm
The 6th Grade Drama Program presents: OLYMPIA! The History of the Olympic Games starring the class of 6M! Final bake sale of the year just before Thursday's 3pm performance. Sign ups TBA soon.
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MUSICAL PERFORMANCES IN JUNE: PARENTS WELCOME!
Pierce Auditorium
Come support your little warbler at his or her SPRING SING!
- 4th Grade Instrumental Concert, Mon. 6/2, 8:30am (3rd-grade classes invited to attend)
- 5-8th Chorus & Band w/ K-8 Art Exhibit, Tues. 6/3, 6-7:30pm
- 1st Grade Spring Sing, Fri. 6/6, 8:15am
- 4th Grade Spring Sing, Mon. 6/9, 8:15am
- 2nd Grade Spring Sing, Wed. 6/11, 8:15am
- 3rd Grade Spring Sing, Fri. 6/13, 8:15am
Parents invited! Please contact Anne_Sheridan@brookline.k12.ma.us with questions.
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CONTROVERSIAL CHANGES TO KINDERGARTEN SCHEDULE
Brookline Schools Superintendent Lupini has made a change to the Kindergarten schedule for the start of the next school year. This change is strongly opposed by Kindergarten teachers across Brookline. To learn more about this and/or take action, talk to a Kindergarten teacher and click on this link:
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ANY GARDENERS OUT THERE?
Any gardeners out there? Every summer, we need several families to sign-up to water the plants (and weed if you're so inclined) in the amphitheater. This requires coming by the school and watering the plants about three times a week, depending on how hot it is. Interested? Please sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1poSD6xyGvO1f2shu_wDMdg5eSWQnh4Se7UXN5vJV0c4/edit#gid=0. Thanks!
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PIERCE TEACHER NANCY SPRINGER HONORED
Congratulations to the 2014 Caverly Award Recipients! The Brookline Education Foundation is proud to honor the following outstanding exemplars of Excellence in Teaching: 4th-grade teacher Nancy Springer of Pierce School, and English teacher Abby Erdmann in BHS's School Within a School.
NOW IT IS YOUR CHANCE TO HONOR A TEACHER! Chances are that an outstanding teacher has inspired your child - even your whole family - in some way this year. As the school year closes, consider saying "thank you" by making a donation to the BEF in honor of that special someone. It makes a great class gift, too! Your donation directly supports professional development projects for all Brookline educators, enabling them to grow in their profession and bring new experiences back into their classrooms to enrich your child's learning. Let that special teacher, administrator, or coach know how important s/he is to you and your child! Visit www.brooklineeducation.org/honor.
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B-PEN PARENT UPDATE ON MARIJUANA AND ADOLESCENTS
With the legalization of marijuana in other states and the legalization of medical marijuana here in Massachusetts, cannabis is very much a part of our culture. A recent forum bringing together Brookline students, parents, and school/health administrators and staff explored misperceptions, misinformation, warning signs of abuse, and ways to prevent the development of marijuana abuse disorders among our youth. Check out B-PEN"s new Parent Update on "The Changing Face of Marijuana: Revisiting the Conversation with Adolescents."
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POW #17: PIERCE BOOK FAIR
Due Tues., 6/3
Visit the POW page on the school website:
SOLUTION FOR POW #16: HOW MANY TRIANGLES?
There could be 35 triangles formed in a regular pentagon.
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COMMUNITY CORNER >
Spring Fling at the Brookline Teen Center! Plus, auditions for Voices Boston (formerly PALS Children's Chorus)... "Conjunction Junction, what's your function?" Artbarn presents Schoolhouse Rock on stage... auditions for Out of the Box Productions... and more. See Community Corner for details!
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ARE YOUR KIDS NEARSIGHTED, TOO? Are your children nearsighted and getting worse each year? Do glasses or contact lenses get in the way with what they want to do? We now have a new and safe treatment for school age children to effectively prevent myopia (nearsightedness) from progressing. Your kids can see clearly during the day without any glasses or contacts. Consult with our experienced doctor to determine if your child is a good candidate for this treatment. For more information, please visit us at www.optimumvisioncare.com, or call 617-903-3538. What you do today will help your children's vision in the future. ____________________________________ THE ETIQUETTE ACADEMY OF NEW ENGLAND Enrollment is open for Mind Your Manners: Beyond Please and Thank You (Grades 2-4), Etiquette for Middle Schoolers: Peer Pressure and Beyond (Grades 5-8), and Etiquette for Young Adults: Social Skills for the Real World (Grades 9-12)! We'll cover basic manners, posture, social and communication skills, projecting confidence, overcoming shyness, strengthening self-esteem & leadership skills, navigating friendships, resolving conflict, understanding social cues, and more. For more information, call 617-608-3920 or email admin@theetiquetteacademy.org. The Academy also has three immediate, part-time positions open for qualified youth program teachers, grades 1-12. Our programs are specifically developed for each age group and are taught in a fun and interactive way. Now in our second year, our curriculum is offered in after-school programs in various towns throughout the Greater Boston area. For more information and full position descriptions, please visit www.TheEtiquetteAcademy.org. ____________________________________ STAGE SOUP SUMMER THEATER CAMP FOR KIDS 8-13 Looking for a fun summer program for your creative art- and drama-loving kid? Limited space available at Stage Soup's summer theater camp in Brookline Village. The camp is run by Ryan Bailey - actress, Pierce mom, and director of many past Pierce plays. Program runs weekdays from August 18-29. This year, we'll put on our first musical, Peter Pan! Campers will act, sing, make the sets and props, play drama games, and enjoy sunny Emerson Park every day. Please contact 781-654-5218 or Ryan@stagesoup.com. ____________________________________ BOSTON PATIO PLAYHOUSE SUMMER OPERA & MUSICAL THEATER PROGRAMS Boston Patio Playhouse announces summer programs in Coolidge Corner! Backyard Opera (Musical Theater & Opera Program) runs from July 7-18; Front Porch Players Musical Theater program runs from August 18-29. In both programs, students participate in acting, dance, voice, and backstage classes while working on a personalized final performance in which everyone is a soloist! For more information or to register, visit www.bostonpatioplayhouse.com or contact Stephanie at 617-383-7522 or stephanie@bostonpatioplayhouse.com.____________________________________ STOP THE SUMMER READING SLIDE AT READING IS AMAZING! Reading is Amazing is a Brookline Village reading tutoring and enrichment service supporting students from Pre-K through fifth grade. Currently providing reading support to a Pierce School student. Full-time Reading Teacher with extensive experience in literacy/reading. Website www.literacycoach.net; e-mail harriet@literacycoach.net; phone 617-734-6718 ____________________________________
IMPROVE ATTENTION, MEMORY & REASONING - FREE ASSESSMENT Brain Excel provides individual training to improve attention, memory, and reasoning for students ages 5 to 18. Students meet three times per week, and perform up to 10 different activities designed to amplify their learning and improve academic performance. To learn more, try our free game-based attention, memory and logical reasoning assessment, including a free 10-minute consultation review with one of our certified trainers: http://profilemyskills.com/brainexcel/user-account.php. Contact us at info@brnxl.com, 781-530-6677 or www.brnxl.com. ____________________________________ INNOVATIVE & FUN SUMMER PROGRAM FOR KIDS Summer Days at ReadWrite! This innovative program combines reading and writing with summer fun. Kids will finish school summer reading and writing work, and get a leg up on next school year with ReadWrite classes. Fun, creativity, and outdoor activities complete the perfect summer day. Register for one week or more. Give your child a memorable, educational summer. Contact CHUNGDAHM ReadWrite to learn more! Grades 3-8. www.BostonReadWrite.com or 857-404-0170 | info@BostonReadWrite.com. ____________________________________ SPACIOUS NANTUCKET COTTAGE - SPECIAL RATE FOR PIERCE FAMILIES! Looking for a great family getaway this summer? The Greene/Boshell family is offering weekly rentals of a large cottage in Nantucket, just a short walk from the ocean and the charming village of 'Sconset. The house, with water views and an expansive, child-friendly lawn, sleeps up to 12 people and could easily be shared by two families. For more information and to book your vacation today, please contact Susanne@wadecottages.com and mention Pierce. A "Pierce Family & Friends" discount will apply! ____________________________________ BENEFITNESS HEALTH CLUB FOR WOMEN ** Discounted rate for Pierce moms, teachers, and staff! ** - Only $59 per month - FREE Personal Training Session when you join!
For more information, please visit benefitnesshealthclub.com or call 617-232-7440. 62 Harvard Street (rear), Brookline MA 02445 ____________________________________
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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