09.14.2016
PTO CORNER  
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WELCOME TO PIERCE SCHOOL!!  
Stay connected to the school by checking the school website. Please encourage new families to sign up for the Bridge to stay abreast of school and community events. The 2016-2017 school calendar can be found at http://www.pierceschoolbrookline.org/calendar.html. 
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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.
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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   
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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 Hall
Welcome 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
piercefamilydirectory@gmail.com. Thank you!
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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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COMMUNITY CORNER
Occasionally, the Bridge features a selection of community news and events in the weekly PTO newsletter. For a full listing, click on over to Community Corner.      
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BROOKLINE DAY ROAD RACE
Sun., 9/18 8:00am Kids 1K, 8:30am 5K @ The Park School Entrance
Mark your calendars for the 4th annual Brookline Day Road Race! The Kids 1K is for kids up to 10 years old, while the 5K is for ages 11 and up. First 400 registrants get a t-shirt and goodie bag filled with giveaways and coupons from local businesses. Food provided for all runners. New this year: the sidecar division for strollers and dogs! Register at www.brooklineday.org or call (617)730-2069. 5K Pre-registration fee is $25 per person, $35 day of race; 1K pre-registration fee is $15 per child, $20 day of race.
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RUN THE BOSTON MARATHON FOR BROOKLINE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
Deadline, Fri., 9/30
Do you, or someone you know, want to run the 2017 Boston Marathon? Team Brookline, the town's official team, is seeking runners for this beloved annual event. Receive amazing training and camaraderie and also support these key Brookline Community Organizations: Brookline Education Foundation, Brookline Library Foundation, Brookline Teen Center, Brookline Community Mental Health Center and Brookline Symphony Orchestra. Visit http://www.teambrookline.org for more information.
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VEGAS NIGHT
Sat., 10/1 7-10pm @ Brookline Teen Center
Vegas is coming to Brookline so don't miss this incredible party! Tickets include casino games (black jack, roulette, 3 card poker & craps), poker tournament, prizes, DJ, dancing, food, beer & wine. 21+ only. All proceeds support the Brookline Teen Center. Purchase tickets at https://brooklineteencenter.org/.
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VOLUNTEER TO PREVENT CHILD ASSAULT
Application deadline 10/7; training begins 10/15
The Child Assault Prevention Program (CAP) has been empowering elementary age children across the country to be "safe, strong, and free" since 1978. CAP has been approved for expansion in interested Brookline K-8 schools following a successful pilot at Heath. To offer CAP across Brookline, the program seeks to recruit and train "Prevention Specialists", volunteers who commit to 4 hours/month for at least one school year, to build a Brookline CAP Volunteer Taskforce. If you are interested, please contact the program director Gail Sommer at gsommer@familyaccess.org or call 617-969-5906 x 143. You can also contact Heath Parent and longtime CAP volunteer Evonne Meranus at evonnemeranus@comcast.net or 617-548-4396.
 
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VOLUNTEER CORNER
Want to get involved? Here is a sampling of the ways that you can help the Pierce community. 
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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! 

For additional information, contact pierce.pto@gmail.com. 
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CLASSIFIEDS
Want to see your ad here? Send an email to piercebridge@gmail.com.
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AFTER-SCHOOL ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN 5-15
Leslie 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.  
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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.
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GOLDEN CHICKPEA AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM EEC CERTIFIED
Looking for high quality, reliable after-school care in a safe and end enriching environment?The Golden Chickpea after-school Program is now open for enrollment. To schedule a tour or for more information, call (857) 210- 9122 or email info@thegoldenchickpea.com.
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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. 
Looking for 1-2 singers as well. Start date: September 25.  Contact Kate Risse (katherine.risse@tufts.edu) or Rob Guillemin (rob.guillemin@gmail.com) or visit our Website at: www.familyjam.club.
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CLEAN TECH COMPANY
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. 
For more information, please contact Daniel at 857-756-5230 or lessons@ maestromusicians.com. Find out more about The Maestro Musicians Academy at www.maestromusicians.com.
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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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