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PTO CORNER
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WELCOME TO PIERCE SCHOOL!!
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ENRICHMENT AND CHALLENGE SUPPORT PROGRAM
Thurs., 9/29 8:05-9:00am @ Pierce Auditorium
Enjoy a cup of coffee and learn more about the wonderful Enrichment and Challenge Support (ECS) program from the town-wide coordinator of this program and Pierce's ECS teachers. To learn more prior to the event, visit http://ecsbrookline.weebly.com. You can also follow ECS on Twitter@ecsbrookline.______________________________________
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
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MEET YOUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY!
Please come out and meet the amazing Pierce School Community of parents, teachers and school administrators. There are many opportunities to become acquainted with our wonderful school, some upcoming events are listed below
OPEN HOUSES
Wed., 9/14 @ Classrooms; Administrative Team @ Auditorium
Grades One-Two 5:30pm
Grades Three-Four 6:00pm
Grades Five-Six 6:30pm
Grades One-Six, meet the Administrative Team at 5:15, 5:45, or 7:00pm
Thurs., 9/15
Grades Seven-Eight 6:15 pm, meet the Administrative Team at 6:00pm
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AUDITION FOR THE PIERCE 7-8 GRADE PLAY, PIPPIN!!
Fri., 9/16 After School Auditions @ School Auditorium
Mon., 9/19 After School Callbacks @ School Auditorium
Attention all 7-8 Graders!! Registration for Pippin had begun! Please register prior to auditioning at https://pierceplay.wufoo.com/forms/pippin-actor-registration-2016/. Rehearsals will begin on Tues., 9/20 and will be Mon., Tues., Wed., and Fri. Show dates will be 12/8-12/10. If your child cannot make either the 9/16 or 9/19 event or if you have questions, please contact Producer Joshua Abrams (jlabrams@me.com).
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SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENTS ADVISORY COUNCIL (SEPAC)
BROOKLINE HIGH SCHOOL SEPAC MEETING
Mon., 9/26 7-8:30pm @ Brookline High School, MLK Room
Come meet Wendy Ryder, Special Education Director of the high school and Darby Neff-Verre, Chair of the Guidance Department. Parents of Brookline High School students on IEPs and 504s will have a chance to ask questions and talk about the upcoming year.
MONTHLY MEETING WITH STUDENT SERVICES/ADMINISTRATION
Thurs., 9/29 8:30-9:30am @ School Committee Room, 5th Floor, Town HallWelcome Sam Zimmerman, new Deputy Superintendent!
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TALES FROM THE CLASSROOM: PERSONAL ESSAYS READ BY THE 2016 MARGARET METZGER FELLOWS, BROOKLINE EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Fri., Sept. 30 6-8pm @ Lincoln School Theater, 19 Kennard Road
All are welcome to this very special evening! Light refreshments will be followed by ten-minute readings by Jen Breen Rose-Wood (BHS, English), Malcolm Cawthorne (BHS, Social Studies),Teresa Gallo-Toth (Runkle Librarian),Marie Leman (Lawrence, 3rd grade), Greg Porter (Lawrence, Social Studies) andJan Preheim (Lincoln, 5th grade).
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IT IS TIME TO UPDATE THE PIERCE FAMILY DIRECTORY!
If you already have a login for the directory, please login, place your child(ren) into the correct class and verify that all contact info you want available is correct. If you are new to Pierce, please follow the instructions to request a login. Click here to access the directory website. If you have any questions about the directory or experience problems logging in, please email the directory administrators, Beth Ng and Jennifer Hunt, at
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SPECIALISTS' CORNER
Click over to the Specialists' Corner to learn about the new PE teacher, grades 7/8 co-ed Volleyball tryouts and the annual grades 5-8 Cross-Country meet!
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VOLUNTEER CORNER
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OPEN POSITIONS ON THE PIERCE PTO!
Pierce School needs your support! The PTO leadership team has many wonderful opportunities for parents to be involved in the 2016-2017 school year. Being part of the PTO is a rewarding way to connect with and enrich our school community. Open positions include:
Pierce Communications Chair (1 position available)
Develops and executes a strategy for open, consistent and accurate communication between the school and the Pierce community by publishing The Bridge (the Pierce weekly newsletter) and other communications including Principal's Corner.
Pierce Wear Chair (1 position available) Oversees the purchasing and selling of Piercewear throughout the year!
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AFTER-SCHOOL ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN 5-15
L eslie Sills, a working artist and children's book author in Brookline, conducts small art classes after-school in her studio/home. Children learn sculpture, pottery, painting, drawing, collage and more. The emphasis is on self-expression. For more information, email lesills38@gmail.com or visit www.lesliesills.com. _____________________________________
KIDS YOGA STARTS SEPTEMBER 12th - AT COOLIDGE CORNER YOGA
Spots still open for students 8 years and up! Kids can reap the benefits of yoga including increased strength and flexibility, balance and stability, enhanced coordination skills, increased concentration and focus, stress management tools, and compassion and connection to themselves, others, and the world! www.coolidgeyoga.com/pages/kids-yoga. _____________________________________
GOLDEN CHICKPEA AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM EEC CERTIFIED
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ETIQUETTE CLASSES
Now enrolling for 1-day and 8-week etiquette classes for grades 2-12 in Boston, Brookline and Newton. The program will cover topics such as improving social and communication skills, projecting confidence, combating shyness, strengthening self-esteem and leadership skills, navigating friendships, resolving conflict, basic manners, table manners, and much more. For more info and to enroll visit theetiquetteacademy.org or call 617-608-3920.
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MUDDY RIVER RAMBLERS FAMILY BLUEGRASS ENSEMBLE: 8TH SEASON
Join our fun, foot-stomping "jam sessions," run by 3 professional musicians.
Our learn-by-ear approach and awesome Americana song selection work perfectly
for novice and advanced players alike. Lots of singing and harmonizing. Featured
instruments: violins (fiddles), cellos, guitars, banjos, mandolins, and ukuleles.
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Clean tech company located in Natick, MA seeks a part time staff accountant to work on-site between 15 and 30 hours a week. Reporting into a part time Controller and CFO (Pierce School Mother!), this position will manage accounts payable, bank reconciliations, expense reporting, some balance sheet reconciliations, and will be responsible for resolving daily accounting-type problems as the arise. Seeking serious candidates comfortable with the part-time nature of this job. This position is best suited for a relatively relaxed individual with confidence in her basic accounting skills, "people" skills, and is comfortable with technology. Please email Denice Sakakeeny at denice@dsakakeeny.com if interested.
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MAESTRO MUSICIANS ACADEMY
Based in Coolidge Corner, the Maestro Musicians Academy serves ages 4-104 and specializes in teaching all instruments in both private and group instruction. We care deeply about the unique parent-teacher-student relationship that establishes the foundation for success in our lessons. Our unique Parent tested, Child approved philosophy means that we offer a free trial lesson for anyone seriously considering us.
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PIANO INSTRUCTION - about 1 mile from Pierce
Learn Jazz/Blues/Classical, theory, sightreading from a Berklee & New England Conservatory graduate with 30+ years teaching experience. Build a high quality musical foundation with a patient, upbeat, and caring instructor. Beginners especially welcome. Have a positive and successful learning experience. Gloria Jasinski, phone: 617.566.9704, email: piano566@comcast.net.
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Contact Information
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