The return of the Peirce Multicultural Fest was a huge success!
Thanks so much to Brian and Simmy Buck and the rest of the planning committee for Friday's Multicultural Night! Peirce families hosted tables representing more than 15 different countries. Kids learned how to write their names in many different alphabets, explored arts and crafts, and learned about history and cultural. We also enjoyed dance performances and an instructional drum presentation. During the dessert potluck Peirce community members savored a wide variety of treats. We are so happy this Peirce tradition has come back and hope it becomes an annual event!
PTO Meeting TONIGHT!
Progress Reports for 1st - 5th grades now available
Elementary Winter Progress Reports (1st - 5th grades) are now available through the Power School portal. As a reminder, Kindergarteners receive progress reports twice a year. Please reach out to your child's classroom teacher with any questions or for more information.
Arlington EATS April Vacation Lunch Program
School vacations often mean less food for families. By offering meals when school is not in session, we strive to decrease food insecurity for families who rely on school meals. Food support is available when school is not in session over the February and April vacation weeks and six weeks in the summer for Arlington students and their families. For lunch support over April Vacation, sign up here by April 4th. For more information call 339-707-6757.
Lost & Found to be donated after April 10
It is time for us to clean out the Lost and Found. As of April 10th, we will be cleaning all jackets, sweatshirts, boots, hats and matching mittens/gloves and sending to Cradles to Crayons. This should allow folks plenty of time to come and grab any items before this date. The Lost and Found is located across from the elevator on the 1st floor. We also have an excessive amount of water bottles without a name. In the future, please consider putting your child's last name on their water bottle.
We are 92% to our goal! Only $640 until we earn an All-School Pajama Day!
Please join us at McClennen Park - April 7th at 10:00am for the Peirce School Fun Run!
Register as an individual participant, register for children, or as a family.
To participate in the Fun Run, we ask each runner/walker to do one of the following:
1. Set up your fundraising page with a minimum fundraising of
$20 per runner/walker
or
2. Register and donate $20 per runner/walker with a $50 family max
If either of these options are a barrier to your participation, please reach out to the
PTO (peirceschool.pto@gmail.com).
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.
Dr. Homan will be holding a Mid-Year Update via Zoom for all APS community members, Wednesday March 27, 2024 at 7:00PM via Zoom. Tune in on March 27th at 7:00PM to hear updates on the district's progress on the Five Year Strategic Plan, Panorama Data, building updates, and many other topics. Please use this link to submit questions you have for the district.
Are you interested in taking action against gun violence? You can start by attending a presentation at Arlington Public Schools!
TOPIC: Being SMART Saves Lives
DATE: Thursday, April 4, 2024 from 7:00 to 8:00 pm
PRESENTER: Beth Saunders and Megan Dowd Murray
TARGET AUDIENCE: Be SMART is for parents and all adults who are
concerned about kids, guns, and safety.
What is Be SMART?
The Be SMART campaign was launched in 2015 to promote responsible gun ownership in order to reduce child gun deaths. Whether you’re a gun owner, or you know someone who owns a gun, there is a role for everyone in the conversation around secure gun storage. Be SMART is a framework that parents, caretakers, and community leaders can follow to help keep their communities safe. Ultimately, you can help prevent kids from accessing firearms by storing them securely, and encouraging others to do the same. Because children deserve to feel safe, no matter where they are.
Join us IN PERSON on April 9th at 7:30 PM for a workshop with autistic SLP Rachel Dorsey!
Head to the Arlington School Committee room at 14 Mill Brook Drive (park by the preschool entrance and enter at the back of the new High School).
Rachel will draw on her professional training and her experience as a neurodivergent adult to share an affirming, positive, and neurodiversity-forward understanding of communicating inner state.
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 11, 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.
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.
The Park and Recreation Commission will hold a public input meeting with the projects designer, Weston & Sampson, to solicit input and feedback on the preliminary design of Mountain Biking Trails and Mountain Biking Park Features at Hills Hill. This meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 via Zoom and can be accessed by registering for the meeting at the web address below. All interested persons are encouraged to attend. Written comments may be sent to the Arlington Recreation Office, 422 Summer Street, Arlington, MA 02474 or emailed to jconnelly@town.arlington.ma.us.
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Mar 26, 2024 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Register in advance for this meeting.After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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.
Saturday, May 4, 9:00 am --1:00 pm, Rain date, Sunday, May 5, 9:00 am --1:00 pm
Register online at www.arlcc.org for this event. Entries are accepted on a first-come, first-served
basis. Space is guaranteed to the first 62 entries.
Online Registration: Saturday, March 30 to Saturday April 13 (two weeks)
A $25 registration fee covers paint supplies purchased locally (an assortment of paint brushes
and acrylic paints in a pre-selected color palette, which will be available to painters on the day of
the event).
After the registration closing date, painters will be emailed their randomly chosen window
assignments, a rules and information flyer, and a list of window painting supplies and tips.
Eligibility: Anyone who resides in Arlington, or attends school in Arlington is eligible to
participate in this event. Painters under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
The paintings will remain on display throughout the spring and will be on view at the “Height’s
Spring Fling Festival” on Saturday, May 18, 2-5pm, which will feature live music, art, a variety
of family fun activities and 20+ community information tables on how to ensure environmental
sustainability.