Parent Volunteers Needed for Prospective Parent Open House

Please help us greet and present Peirce to fellow parents & neighbors who are interested in our school.

Peirce's Fall Open House is Tues. Nov. 8th , 9:15 am.      


We are in need of:


Greeters to welcome and guide visitors to the gym (9:00 am - 9:30ish)
Tour Guides to accompany visitors on the building tour (10 am - 11 am-ish)
Folder Stuffers to put together info packets (Monday Nov. 7th 1:30 pm - dismissal)
Parent Statement to provide a "2-minute elevator speech" at the top of the program (approx. 9:30 am)
Post Flyers if you have a favorite local bulletin board (physical or electronic) 


To help with any of the above, please contact Kathryn (kahitow@hotmail.com or 773.944.5761)


Thank you to the parents who have already offered assistance.  We hope to show-off our school, students & faculty as they deserve to be shown!  

Parent Volunteers Needed for Middle School Learning Celebration - Wed. Nov. 9th

Volunteers Needed!

First Quarter Learning Celebration:  Team Building

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Sessions at: 9:00-10:30; 10:20-11:40; 12:15-1:35 

For the Team Building Learning Celebration we need help with setting up "The Biggest Board Game Ever," leading student teams, judging the Alphabet Assembly, and running games in the Math Olympics. 

It's a fun day for students and adults!  We need 10 volunteers at each of the three sessions. 

You are welcome to sign-up for one or stick around for all three. 

If you are interested please contact Ms. Foss at jafoss@cps.edu or 773-534-2564.

MPTSO at Night ! Meeting Reminder - Thurs. Nov. 3rd, 6:30 pm

 Reminder - This month's parent organization (MPTSO) meeting is held at night.

MPTSO will hold their November meeting at 6:00 pm on Thursday November 3rd in the Peirce Fieldhouse.

Please join us... we will report on ongoing projects (Childcare Co-op, Room Parents & Student Directory, Peirce Apparel) & also review past/current/upcoming events (Walk A Thon, Open House, RAVEN Theatre Benefit & Faculty/Staff Luncheon).

If you are interested in supporting efforts on any of the these causes, please join us.  Also scheduled, will be the Principal report that will provide information from our Administrators concerning all-things Peirce.

Spanish translation is provided, a playroom is available within the fieldhouse for playtime.  Encourage your fellow parents to join us !

Fun under the 'chute at Walk A Thon

Two friends at Walk A Thon.

Parents Vie for the Open Parent Seat on the LSC

Peirce's Local School Council (LSC) filled the vacant parent seat during the Oct. 27th meeting.  Six parent candidates presented themselves, to the council, in hopes of being selected to fill the remaining 7 months of a 2-year term.


Beth Tenney, parent of 3rd & 7th grade students, was chosen.  Peirce Post salutes Beth and the LSC members for their contributions & efforts on behalf of Peirce.


Post Post would also like extend its appreciation to the candidates - Jack Dogs, Jeff Korte, Beth Mroz, Lucretia Platt, & Max Weinberg - Peirce is fortunate to have dedicated parents who are interested in participating on the LSC.  Thank you for your candidacy!


To all Peirce parents, there will be LSC elections held Spring 2012 for the next council.  Please watch backpacks for information sent home regarding candidacies and/or voting.   

Prospective Parent Open House - Tues. Nov. 8th

Peirce School is holding a Prospective Parent Open House                                          

Date: Tues. Nov. 8th

Time: 9:15 a.m.

Location : Peirce School, 1423 W. Bryn Mawr Ave.

Come meet our parents, teachers, principal and learn about our PK -8th grade offerings.

Parents will hear a presentation that details curriculum, enrichment activities, parent organizations, and our new IB (International Baccalaureate) Candidate status; followed by a building tour with current parents.

Please RSVP to 773.534.2440.

(Please forward to your neighbors, friends, block clubs & community boards.)

Sun and Smiles and Great Strides: Peirce Walk-a-Thon

Mrs. Fitzgerald leads her Kg class around the bend during the Annual Peirce Walk-a-Thon Fundraiser.

Peirce Soccer Goes to City Wide Final 8

 

5th and 6th grade Peirce boys soccer team continue to move through the playoffs!  They defeated the Field Bulldogs in a shoot-out 4-3 on Tuesday 10/18.  They play in the Regional Finals tomorrow against Stone Elementary at 3:45 pm at Cricket Hill, between Wilson and Montrose at the lake.

If they win tomorrow, they will be in the final 8 city-wide!

Let's cheer them on!  Let's Go Panthers Let's Go!!!