A Note from Ms. Martin
Pierce Families,
Happy Friday!
iReady Assessment: This week our 3-5 students finished their iReady testing in math and reading. The K-2 students have one additional week to finish up. Teachers and staff utilize this data to form their instructional groups in order to personalize instruction. We are working toward proficiency/mastery in all areas and have such wonderful support to do so!
Happy Constitution Day! Constitution day is September 17th, but Pierce students learned about it either today or will on Monday. Constitution day commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution.
Count Day is coming up on October 4th! What is Count Day? It's when all public schools in Michigan tally the number of students attending their schools. This count information is critical to districts, because each student translates into state funding. State and local aid is based on the number of students legally enrolled. Please ensure your child is at school and on time - on Count Day - and every day!
The Fun Run is coming! Please read the information below about the Fun Run and how you can get involved!
Pierce Street update: A crew has begun phase three of the project, which is the replacement of the street. Work will begin with the concrete curb on either side of the road, then placement of the initial layers of the asphalt road, and finally the replacement of the driveway approaches. After this work is complete, Pierce Street from 14 Mile Road to East Southlawn will be reopened to local traffic only. I want to thank everyone for being so patient and understanding as we are navigating this construction!
After School Classes: See information below. Register as soon as possible as spots fill quickly!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Kate Martin, Principal
September 20th: Half Day - dismissal at 11:50 AM - NO PM KIDS CLUB
September 29th: Pierce Fun Run
October 1st: S.O.S. Walk / Run
October 3rd: Flu Clinic from 3 PM to 6 PM
October 4th: Count Day - PTA Meeting - Walk & Roll to School Day
October 5th: Picture Day!
October 31st: Half Day - dismissal at 11:50 AM - NO PM KIDS CLUB
November 22-24: Thanksgiving Break
December 22 - January 2: Winter Break
- Safety is KEY!
- The Edgewood Loop is only for 4th-5th graders
- The Bird Loop is only for 3rd graders
- No other students should be using the car line loops. Parents with students in grades JK-2 must park to pick up their child(ren).
- When you are in the loop:
- Pull all the way forward. Do not stop just because you see your child. Pull forward.
- We have tight loops with a small amount of space. Wait for the line to move. Do not pass others. Be patient.
- Do not park and get out of your car. Stay in your car at all times.
- Students must get in the car on the sidewalk side only.
Thank you to the PTA for an amazing Carnival! It was so much fun and a great opportunity to come together as a community. Thank you all for attending!
Special thanks to Jessica Jacobs, Karoline Kenville and ALL our volunteers for helping to make this year’s event such a great kickoff to the school year for our students and families.
- Pierce attendance is reported using the google doc found below. If your child will NOT be in school for any reason, please complete the form before 8:49am (the earlier the better) to let us know of their absence or tardy.
- The absences reported are checked against the teacher attendance lists. If a child is not in school and the parent has not communicated the absence, the school will call your home or your place of employment (If we are unable to reach a parent, we will also call others on the emergency form). THIS IS IMPORTANT! Please ensure that you report absences on a timely basis so that follow-up calls from the school office is not necessary.
Kids Club registration and scheduling is open. Reminder, we are currently capped at 36 for the AM and PM. And starting September 8th, there will be no PM Kids Club on Fridays until further notice. Please look for communication in the PTA Post, Panther Press and on Social Media for updates.
Additionally, there will be no PM Kids Club on September 20th and October 31st.
Board of Education
Board meetings and Study Sessions are held monthly on Tuesdays. Board meetings begin at 7 p.m., while most study sessions are held throughout the year at 6 p.m. Additional details can be discovered here.
Regular Meeting
- Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 7 p.m.
Study Session
- Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 6 p.m.
Regular Meeting
- Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 7 p.m.
Board Retreat
- Saturday, Oct. 28 | 9 a.m.
OK2SAY, which is housed within the MSP Office of School Safety allows students to confidentially report tips on potential harm or criminal activities directed at students, school employees, or schools in this state.
If you receive a threat or know of a threat of violence against your community, please contact your local law enforcement or call 9-1-1. Non-emergency tips can be submitted the following ways:
- Dial: 8-555-OK2SAY, (855-565-2729 )
- Text: 652729 (OK2SAY)
- Email: OK2SAY
- Website: OK2SAY website
- OK2SAY mobile app is available for download for iOS, Google and Android devices.