Subscribe to the Weekly 48th Ward Update: Kegs for Kids, Free Flu Shots and More

This week's 48th Ward Newsletter includes a reminder about Kegs for Kids!  Subscribe to the Aldermanic email list here.  

Read more about Peirce's fall fundraiser Kegs for Kids here (buy tickets, donate, volunteer!).

FREE Tickets to See Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago for all Peirce Students and their Family Members!

Don't Miss Giordano Jazz Dance!
 
All Peirce students and their family members are invited to see this amazing dance company in a world class venue.  


To reserve your free tickets to the Harris Theater show on October 21st at 8pm, contact the front office or Ms. Leventis as soon as possible. 

Join the Discussion: CPS and Longer School Day Survey and Meeting

Find out what other schools, parents and teachers are saying about CPS and extended school days.  What is the process at each school?  Who is involved?  What are the costs and benefits?

Take the Raise Your Hand Coalition Survey on CPS and Longer School Days here.  
Register for the All School Meeting on Extended Days here.

Another CPS School Opts for Longer School Day

"On the city’s North Side, outside the Disney II Magnet Elementary School, which announced on Tuesday that it was the seventh school to choose a longer school day, parents said they were pleased with what this would mean for their children, even if they were not thrilled with the growing war between City Hall and the teachers’ union."...Click here to read The New York Times article 9/17/11


NEXT PEIRCE LSC MEETING:  This Thursday, September 22 at 6pm Peirce Fieldhouse

CPS Longer School Day Website Launched: Email Brizard with Your Questions or Comments

"The tug of war between Mayor Rahm Emanuel and the Chicago Teachers Union over the mayor's strong pushes for instituting a longer school day has gone public with the launch of a new page on the Chicago Public Schools website that campaigns for the change.

Filed under "District Initiatives" on the main CPS website and accessible at www.cps.edu/longerday, the new page tackles "the five biggest misconceptions about the longer school day," which is directed at educators and addresses concerns including “my union won’t support me if I vote yes” and “I won’t be able to earn overtime.” A "Fact Check" section debunks "rumors" about the waiver process. Recent news updates herald the successes of the pilot program and celebrate schools that have signed on to add 90 minutes of classroom time, and as do links to research supporting longer schooldays"....Click here to continue reading the Huffington Post article on CPS Longer School Day 9/20/11

NEXT PEIRCE LSC MEETING:  

This Thursday, September 22, 2011 Peirce Fieldhouse 6:00pm

Make a Difference! Join the Peirce Local School Council

Peirce has an open position on the Local School Council for one parent.  If you’d like to get involved, the candidate forms are due in the office by
Tuesday, OCTOBER 18th, 3 p.m. (amended date)  The current members of the LSC will review and vote on a candidate at its Thursday, OCTOBER 27th meeting.  The selected candidate will be seated at that October meeting.


If interested, stop by the school’s main office for the forms or use
this link:  http://www.cps.edu/Pages/LSCElections.aspx
Chicago Public Schools have Local School Councils (LSCs) to help with
the operations of each school. The primary responsibilities of LSCs
include approving how funds and resources are allocated, developing
and monitoring the annual school improvement plan, and evaluating and
monitoring the school’s principal.

For more information on the LSC, check out this CPS link.

Peirce Parent Coffee & Tea

Please Join the Parent Organization for Coffee

on

Friday, September 30, 2011

9:00 a.m.

PEIRCE FIELDHOUSE

  

Join us for an informal gathering to meet other Peirce parents.  Members of the Multilingual Parent Teacher Student Organization will be on hand to answer questions and facilitate introductions.

Volunteer opportunities for school events and activities will be highlighted.

Thank you to La Baguette for pastry items.

Thank you to Metropolis Coffee for coffee.

See You There! Curriculum Night

Curriculum Night

Thursday, September 15th from 6:00-7:30pm

Visit your child's teacher and find out what your child will be learning about this year!  Meet other parents and sign up as a volunteer in your child's classroom. 

Orders for Peirce School t-shirts will be taken. 


Two sessions will be provided for Grade level presentations - beginning at 6pm (Session 1) & beginning at 6:45 pm (Session 2).   (refer to the green take home flyers)  Hope to see you there!

Sharpen Your Pencils .... Welcome Back to Peirce

While we were enjoying the summer, Peirce School & its staff were very busy.  First, summer school was held at Peirce.  After summer session let out the janitorial & engineering staff were busy with infrastructure improvements.  Then Ms. Mendez, Mrs. Makowski & staff were busy hiring no less than 5 teachers.  Welcome new staff!  


As the hot days of August came, it was time to get ready for school.  Floors were shined, boxes of books were delivered, teachers arranged classrooms, computers were "stamped" & wait till you see what Ms. Mendez did in the gym (think murals, fresh paint & a newly sanded floor) !!   

And a few more exciting school announcements -  

• YMCA Morning Care - The YMCA is offering a Morning Care program on-site at Peirce. 

Here are the basics: 7:30 am - 9:00 am

Dedicated room, organized activities (including playground/outdoors time) 

YMCA Contact: Andrea Hillsamer (773) 326-2995 OR ahillsamer@ymcachicago.org  *please contact her with questions, she has been greatly responsive*  Andrea is also the contact for AfterSchool Care as well.

New to Peirce This Year !

• Afterschool Soccer - Four Plus One Youth Academy 

8 week program offered to age-specific groups (K-2, 3-5 & 6-8) on Monday afternoons.

Start Date: Monday 9/12

Cost: $149 

Times: Grades K-2 @ 4pm, grades 3-5 @ 5pm, grades 6-8@ 6pm

Check out their website - Four plus One Youth Academy Soccer

Receive soccer training from licensed coaches who utilize principles of 5-a-side soccer.  Develop ball skills, passing, moving and awareness through the use of a custom made arena that will be assembled on Peirce's turf field.  Contact Matt Rossine at 312.235.6680 

• Mad Science is back.... we will research the details and post back soon.

Hoping everyone had a fabulous & smooth week back to school.  

Peirce Parents Welcomes New P.E. Teacher Ms. Lauren Levar!

Questions about fall sports at Peirce?  Please contact Ms. Lauren Levar at llevar@cps.edu

What do students need in order to try out for Peirce fall sports?   

·      Permission Slip

·      Athletic Behavior Contract

·      Running Shoes

Dates: 

·      5^th/6^th and 7^th/8^th Grade Boys Soccer- Sept. 9 & 12

·      5^th/6^th and 7^th/8^th Grade Cross Country- Sept. 13 & 14

·      7^th/8^th Grade Volleyball- Sept. 13 & 14

·      7^th/8^th Grade Flag Football- Sept. 13 & 15 

*All tryouts are from 2:45- 4PM.