Peirce PTO Coffee with the Principal
Come enjoy coffee & donuts, chat with the PTO, and hear from Mr. Ahmadi about APS’s new literacy curriculum, which rolls out to all grades in the fall. RSVP's appreciated, but not necessary.
Friday, Apr 26, 2024, 8:00 AM
Peirce Cafeteria
Fun Run Wrap Up
Thank you for a fantastic Peirce Fun Run on Sunday, April 7!
Our school community raised over $8,000 to support our school.
The PTO would like to thank all of you for your support of this annual event- for your donations and for reaching out to your friends and families to support the kids and our school!
We would like to thank our corporate sponsors:
McDonald Contracting
Arlington Orthodontics
Mouradian Plumbing and Heating
Pedalheads
Belmont Orthodontics
Swifty Printing
And thank you to Trader Joe's, Wegman's, Whole Foods & Stop & Shop for helping us feed our runners!
We would also like to thank the Arlington Recreation Department for their support of our Fun Run each year!
The Peirce Snack Program, supported by Arlington EATS, provides snacks to any child who needs one (for any reason) so there is no stigma attached to getting a snack at school. Snacks are available in the classrooms and in the main office.
Support The Snack Program: If you have the ability, please consider supporting our snack program by donating snacks. Over the last year demand for snacks has increased significantly while donations have declined. You can purchase off the Amazon wish list by clicking the button below, or by donating snacks or money directly. Donations are welcome throughout the school year.
The APS Music Department has Arlington Elementary Music T-Shirts available to order!
PLEASE make sure to indicate your student's name, school, and grade on the order form (where says LEAVE JING-HUEY A PRIVATE NOTE).
If you would like additional shirts, you may order them, but please indicate who they are for in the note. If you need assistance paying for the T-shirt, please reach out. T-Shirt orders are due Tuesday, 4/23.
Order here.
If there are any questions, please contact Mr. Shiu! (ishiu@arlington.k12.ma.us)
APS Literacy Coaches and Dr. Mona Ford Walker recently presented an overview of the new literacy curriculum that will be used in all K-5 classrooms beginning in the 2024-2025 school year. The team presented the theory behind EL, the components of the curriculum, shared their experiences, discussed what has been working well and how teachers have been responding and also answered questions. Please review the video for more information. Click the photo to go to the website where the recording is posted. EL Information Session Recording.mp4
Please join the APS LGBTQUIA+ Rainbow Taskforce, Elementary School Rainbow Alliances, Middle School QSAs, and High School GSA
2nd Annual District-Wide Pride Celebration
Saturday, May 18, 2024
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Music, Arts & Crafts, Games, Bouncy House, Community & Fun!
Bring a water bottle, food & snacks will be available for purchase at the event.
All are welcome!
RSVPs are appreciated so we know how many people to expect
Want to volunteer? We would love your help - sign up here
Please join us for our bi-weekly regular meeting that will be held in person at the District Offices in the School Committee Room located at 14 Mill Brook Drive Arlington and online via Zoom or on ACMi at 6:30PM on the following dates:
- Thursday, April 25, 6:30 PM - Regular School Committee Meeting
- Thursday, May 9, 6:30 PM - Regular School Committee Meeting
All members of the school district community have the opportunity to address the School Committee on issues that affect the school district and are within the scope of the Committee's responsibilities during the Public Comment portion of the School Committee Meeting and/or through written correspondence to the Members. For full school committee calendar and more information please visit the School Committee Website. If you have any questions please contact Liz Diggins via email ediggins@arlington.k12.ma.us.
For the most up to date calendar of subcommittee meetings you can look here.
Saturday, May 4th, from 9 AM to noon. (rain date May 11, same times)
Location: the Peirce School neighborhood
What is it? If you live in this neighborhood, gather up your unwanted treasures and put them out front with a sign saying FREE! Then feel free to wander the neighborhood and see what treasures you can find from others! It is the most fun way to de-clutter while sharing with neighbors!
If you have stuff to get rid of: If you live in the Peirce School neighborhood and are interested in being part of the sale, please take 30 seconds to fill out this form so we can make a map of participating addresses (your name won’t be included, just your address).
If you want to find something new-to-you: Save the date, and we’ll be sharing the map as the event gets closer. We’ll also have signs in the neighborhood with a QR code for the map. You don’t have to put out free stuff in order to take free stuff, and you don’t have to live in the neighborhood to come wander - the people putting out items would be delighted for them to find new homes!
The Arlington Human Service Network, Town of Arlington's DEI Division, and the Arlington Public Schools are hosting the
Arlington Community Connections Fair
Sunday, April 28th from 12 PM - 2 PM
Front lobby of Arlington High School
Organizations will be ready to connect folks to resources for food, jobs, housing, mental health, education and more.
This event is free and open to all.
The Ottoson Middle School Department of Performing Arts is proud to present Mean Girls Jr. !
This is a family friendly show (it's a junior) and includes loads of Peirce Alumni!
April 26 and 27 at 7:00 PM
Buy tickets here
Any questions, please email csmith@arlington.k12.ma.us.
Arlington EcoFest inspires connection to and celebration of our natural world through learning and action. Events include park cleanups and plantings, student-led projects, participatory public art, a puppet show, workshops, and fairs. See list of events here.
Children’s Book Sale- Save the Date-Saturday, May 18 at the Robbins Library. We will be selling children’s and Young Adult books, puzzles, games and more. Donations will be received at the Robbins Library beginning in early May. Start cleaning off those bookshelves! Teens may earn Community Service hours helping to prepare for the Sale.