PIERCE MATH GAME NIGHT
Wed., 4/8, 3:30-5pm @ Pierce Auditorium
An afternoon of fun, with plenty of games for all! Families and students in grades 3, 4 & 5 are invited to drop by and play math games with parents, friends, and favorite teachers. Plus, you'll go home with your own math game to keep! Questions? Email alison_hansel@brookline.k12.ma.us or tara_washburn@brookline.k12.ma.us.
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING TOMORROW
Thurs., 4/9, 6pm @ James F. Walsh Committee Room, 5th Floor, Town Hall
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PIERCE ARTS COUNCIL PERFORMANCES
BALL IN THE HOUSE
Thurs., 4/9: Grades 3, 4, 5 @ 8:40am
Thurs., 4/9: Grades 6, 7, 8 @ 10:00am
Through a variety of contemporary & classic cover songs and original works, Boston-based a cappella troupe Ball in the House will discuss and teach many aspects of music and performance. Students will discover explore the technology behind a sound system, hear the various voice parts and how they fit together to make harmony and songs. They'll learn how to beatbox and use rhythm, experience the history of a cappella singing from chant through doo wop, and be introduced to songwriting and collaboration. By establishing a rapport with students and relating their own own experiences (for example dealing with peer pressure), BitH inspires and encourages students to get involved in the arts.
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVES: MARIE CURIE - SCIENTIST, MOTHER, HUMANITARIAN
Thurs., 4/16, Grades K, 1, 2 @ 8:30am
One of the most influential scientists in history, Marie Curie developed an early love for science, which was encouraged by her father as they conducted simple experiments together. Students will follow Curie's story of fierce determination, as she graduated from high school first in her class, was denied her pursuit of further education in her native Poland, and was finally granted entry to university in Paris. As her legendary and ground-breaking work in science continued, she married, started a family and became one of the world's most brilliant scientists as well as a great humanitarian.
These performances are made possible through funding from the Pierce PTO. The Pierce Arts Council brings a variety of age-appropriate, high-quality arts performances to Pierce School to complement learning in the classroom about arts, science, history, and diverse cultures.
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PIERCE SCHOOL YEARBOOK ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
Deadline for ordering: Wed., 4/22
It's that time of year! The Pierce School Yearbook is again on sale through online ordering only. For the 10th year in a row, the yearbook will cost $25, and will feature pictures of individual classes, school plays, fun around school, and so much more! Please follow the directions below to reserve your copy today:
- Go to www.coffeepond.com
- Click on "Order Yearbooks" (large gray box on lower right side of the page)
- Enter the password: pierce
- Select "on-line order" or "mail-in order"
- Follow the rest of the directions to complete your order.
- To check on your order status, you can go back to www.coffeepond.com
Yearbooks will be handed out in individual classrooms during the last week of school. Any extras will go on sale on a first-come, first-serve basis during that week. Thanks for your support. Please contact Reed Rathgeber with any questions: reed_rathgeber@brookline.k12.ma.us.
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FIND THE GOLDEN SHOES
Fri., 5/1 - Sun., 5/31
Celebrate our walkable neighborhood! During the month of May, 100 golden shoes will be hidden throughout the neighborhood surrounding Pierce -- on sidewalks, in parks, or around local businesses. Each shoe will be specially marked with a certificate with instructions on how to enter the grand prize drawing, to be held 6/9 at the Pierce Family Picnic. Golden Shoes is sponsored by Pierce Walks, encouraging children to be active, Brookline Public Health Department, Pierce PTO, and PUMA. To learn more visit: www.pierceschoolbrookline.org/golden-shoes.html. First prize: A walking-shopping spree through Brookline, plus PUMA footwear signed by Usain Bolt. Additional Prizes: 30+ PUMA gift cards between $20 and $100.
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