A Note from Ms. Martin
Pierce Families,
Wow - what a week!
On Wednesday we had our first fire drill. We teach our students how to safely exit the building in the unlikely event of a fire. With each of the drills, we talk with the students about the importance of following their teacher’s direction and exiting the building quickly, quietly and safely. We want to ensure that our students and staff “prepared, not scared” in the case of an emergency.
Today we had our Fun Run! Thank you to the many families who helped make this fundraiser a success. A portion of the funds raised will be donated to Variety, the Children’s Charity – our nonprofit partner for the last few years. The remaining money will be used to support the Pierce PE department and other PTA programs. If you haven't had a chance to donate yet, you can visit the site here: https://app.memberhub.gives/piercefunrun23. We are still only about half way to our goal of $10,000. Please consider giving if you haven't yet! Thank you!
Our beloved CSO, Carey Shields, will be joining the Pierce LRC team as a Paraprofessional. This means we are in need of a CSO! You can view the job description here. If you or someone you know are interested, please reach out to me via email. (kmartin@birmingham.k12.mi.us)
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Kate Martin, Principal
October 1st: SOS Walk/Run
October 3rd: Flu Clinic
October 4th: Count Day & Walk / Bike to School Day & PTA Meeting
October 5th: Picture Day
October 25th: Trunk or Treat
October 31st: Half Day - Dismissal is at 11:50 AM
November 7th: No School
November 8th: Half Day - Dismissal is at 11:50 AM - Conferences
November 9th: Half Day - Dismissal is at 11:50 AM - Conferences
November 22nd - 24th: No School - Thanksgiving Break
December 22 - January 2: Winter Break
WE ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTANTS!
Reminder, we are currently capped at 36 for the AM and PM. Spots fill up quickly.
If you know of anyone who is interested in working in our PM Kids Club as an assistant, please email Carey Shields Larson at clarson@birmingham.k12.mi.us. We have an immediate need to fill these positions. As soon as we can hire more assistants, the sooner we can increase the caps on our programs.
Board of Education
Bond Committee
Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 5 p.m.
Study Session
Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 6 p.m.
Finance Committee
Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 6 p.m.
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 7 p.m.
Board Retreat
Saturday, Oct. 28 | 9 a.m.
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