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PTO CORNER
THE BOOK FAIR COMETH
Mon., 4/11 - Thurs., 4/14
The Pierce School Used Book Fair is fast approaching! All classes will have an opportunity to come through the fair during the day on Monday - Wednesday, and students will be able to buy a book for a dollar. The fair will open to the public on Wednesday afternoon.
In addition to the sale of your donated books for a dollar each, we have two events planned:
Wed., 4/13 Activity night - a performance, art project, pizza and "Best picks" new book sale sponsored by the Brookline Booksmith)
Thurs., 4/14 Author's night - Alicia Murphy author of " The Muddy Foot Prince" and cousin of Pierce PTO co-president Maryanne Senn!
You can help in two important ways: Donate books. Thanks so much for the books donated so far. There is still time! You can drop them off at school under the TV screen by the office anytime in the next three weeks. If you cannot get your books to school, we will do a pick-up on Friday, April 8th. Send and email to joancmahon@gmail.com or dhar11235@gmail.com, leave your books outside in a box clearly labeled Pierce Bookfair, and we will swing by and grab it. Volunteer. We need volunteers to help set up and run the book fair. Please visit _____________________________________
SAVE THE DATE: CELEBRATING DR. PIPIER SMITH-MUMFORD
Wed., 5/25, time and details to follow
Join us for an evening in celebration of Dr. Pipier Smith-Mumford's wonderful career at the Pierce School.
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SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Parents consider signing up
As contract negotiations between Brookline teachers and the town drag on, having parents present at upcoming School Committee meetings -- to speak, or just to listen -- might spur some progress. Please consider
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SHOP AMAZON AND BENEFIT PIERCE SCHOOL
When you shop Amazon through the school website, Pierce PTO receives a percentage of your purchases at no extra cost to you. Each time you shop at Amazon, remember to go to the Pierce homepage first, and click on the icon below:
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SCHOOL CORNER
OPEN DISCUSSION RE: PUBLIC EDUCATION IN BROOKLINE
Tentative date Wed., 4/13, 7-8pm @ Lawrence School Auditorium
Lawrence parents & teachers are planning an open discussion about the challenges of the current moment and the future of public education in Brookline. What do we want that future to look like? How can we seize this opportunity to work together to make that future bright? Everyone is welcome. Come hear a panel of Lawrence educators discuss current challenges, future goals, and opportunities for parent support and involvement. For information, contact nirarick@gmail.com or dannaperry@gmail.com.
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TURN YOUR OLD SHOES GOLDEN!
Collection ongoing thru April 17
Your old shoes could be this year's GOLDEN SHOES. PierceWalks is currently collecting shoe donations that will be cleaned and painted GOLD. Just as we did last year, 100 shoes will be painted gold and hidden in the neighborhoods surrounding Pierce. Last year we received enough shoes to donate over 100 pairs to local charities. Shoe collection bins are located in the Historic Building, the Main Lobby by the office, and the Pierce Loft. Clean out your closets and under your bed, bring us your shoes to paint them gold, and then get out and walk or be active as best you can!
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FIND THE GOLDEN SHOES
Sunday, 5/1 - Tuesday, 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 6/10 at the Pierce Family Picnic. Golden Shoes is sponsored by Pierce Walks, encouraging children to be active, Brookline Public Health Department, and Pierce PTO. To learn more visit: www.pierceschoolbrookline.org/golden-shoes.html. Grand prize: A walking-shopping spree through Brookline and PUMA footwear signed by Usain Bolt.
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SUPPORT THE PIERCE 2016 WALK FOR HUNGER TEAM
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VOLUNTEER CORNER
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UNDERSTANDING OUR DIFFERENCES (& SIMILARITIES):
A CALL FOR PARENT VOLUNTEERS
Brookline schools have a long tradition of offering an annual parent-run disability & inclusion awareness program, using curriculum provided by Understanding Our Differences in Newton, MA. Every year at Pierce, 4th graders are introduced to four units using interactive materials, small group workshops, engaging guest speakers and organized group discussion. We do this in collaboration with the 4th grade teachers and with the essential support of parent volunteers, as well as our school and town administrators.
Pierce 2016 UOD dates and units are:
Wed., 4/13 -- Physical Disabilities (Training 4/11th @ 7pm)
Thurs., June TBD -- Intellectual Disabilities (Training 6/6 @ 7pm)
We cannot continue this important program without more parent volunteers to help lead our workshops! Volunteers are needed for 8:00 - 10:30 AM. the day of each unit. We schedule a training meeting at 7pm one evening the week of each unit. (If you cannot make the training meeting, there is a brief on-line training video that you may use.)
To volunteer, please follow the link below to a Google document to sign-up:
If you have volunteered in the past or have knowledge of/experience with a disability, we would especially appreciate your help. Please e-mail or call Ann with any questions: annkamensky@gmail.com or 617-835-9586.
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SUPERVISE K-4 RECESS AND LUNCH Be an additional supportive adult in the playground to foster a safe, inclusive, and fun recess for our students. Walk around, play games and music, hula hoop, jump rope, throw a frisbee and generally help us supervise the kids. Commitment is a small as one 20-minute session per month. Sign up here. Volunteers need to meet with a staff member for guidelines before their first session, and should register for a different time than their own children's recess. Questions? Please email the Recess Revamp Team.
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LEADERSHIP SUMMER CAMP FOR GRADE 6-10This summer, Lumos Debate is offering a 2 week day-camp for Brookline students grades 6-10. Your child will practice public speaking, leadership, and critical thinking in a fun and engaging learning environment. These are the skills that will get your kid noticed and catapult them into leadership positions in school and in their future careers. For more information email info@lumosdebate.com or visit our website: http://camp.lumosdebate.com/summer/
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Contact Information
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