Thurs., 1/29, 5-7pm @ Pierce Library
Each year, the American Library Association nominates and awards the prestigious Caldecott medal to the best picture book of the year. As part of our library program, Pierce students in grades K-3 will be learning about the picture book evaluation process and reviewing and analyzing the top contenders. Students, teachers, and K-3 families are encouraged to read as many of our "Caldecott Contenders" as possible before the event (see link below), then stop by to see and vote on the "Caldecott Contenders." Students unable to attend will have a chance to vote at school the following day. We look forward to seeing you at our Pierce Caldecott Night!
Happy Reading!!! http://www.pierceschoolbrookline.org/library.html
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CALDECOTT NIGHT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Thurs., 1/29, 5-7pm @ Pierce Library
Parent volunteers needed to help set up for Caldecott Night, run the voting booth, act as greeters, and provide Story times throughout the evening. Please email
amanda_kretschmar@brookline.k12.ma.us if interested in volunteering.
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KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION FOR 2015-2016
Tues., 2/10 and Wed., 2/11, 8-10am @ Pierce Cafeteria
Children must be five years of age on or before August 31, 2015 to be eligible to enter kindergarten in September 2015, no exceptions. Please do not bring your child to school on the registration day.
Beginning on January 26, 2015, registration forms will be available in the elementary school offices and on the Public Schools of Brookline website. For more information, please visit: http://www.brookline.k12.ma.us/
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CAN YOU SPARE A FEW HOURS TO HELP WITH KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION?
Tues., 2/10 or Wed., 2/11, 7:45-10am
This is a quick, fun, and easy volunteer opportunity! Please email molly.zuker@comcast.net with questions, or if you'd like to help.
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PENGUIN POST NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!
See December issue of Pierce's 5th/6th grade newspaper at www.pierceschoolbrookline.org. The Penguin Post staff would like to thank everyone who helped make the issue possible, including Jeff Walker (layout/design), the 5th/6th grade teachers, the parents of staff members, and Nina Fusillo. Thanks also to the Pierce family who funded printing of hard copies for all 5th & 6th graders. Look for our next issue in mid-March!
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BOOKS NEEDED
Are you clearing space in your bookshelves? Consider donating to the Pierce Book Fair - it's not until the spring, but we can collect donations at any point throughout the year. We accept gently used books for all ages (K-adult). There's a donation area under the bulletin board. For larger donations that need more coordination, please email Shoma @ piercebookfair2015@gmail.com
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