What's Bruin at Pierce School?

Next week we welcome Ms. Donovan for Library Media.

A selection from our Pierce School Handbook:

What to Leave at Home

Students may not have chewing gum, toys or games from home, or any electronic devices in school. This includes all cell phones as well as smartwatches that have cellular connectivity or are synced with a phone, unless medically necessary. If students use these on the bus ride to school, they must remain in the student’s backpack for the duration of the school day. Unauthorized items will be confiscated, and parents/guardians will be asked to retrieve them from the main office. The school does not accept responsibility for any stolen or lost toys, electronics, or other personal items.

This follows the Legislative amendment to RSA 189:1-a, which passed as part of HB2. It bans all cellular devices from being used bell to bell (8:20-3:25).

4th Grade was invited by Mrs. Pope to illustrate, crayon resist, and watercolor collective nouns for a bulletin board display in the hallway. Students were excited to learn these fun collective nouns such as ( a prickle of porcupines) and create artwork to represent them. The artwork will provide an opportunity for Pierce students to become familiar with collective nouns and learn new vocabulary.

Be sure to look for the bulletin board at Open House and don't forget to RSVP for the pizza dinner following the Title 1 presentation.

Hi Everyone.

FYI - there will be another Free Book Swap at the Open House and Annual Title 1 Meeting Pizza Dinner and Presentation. Lots of gently used books, including Picture Books, Chapter Books and Levelled Books will be available for the taking! Look for Tables in the Hallways and Take a Pastel Paper Bag and take some books home to enjoy. If you have books you want to donate please have your child drop them off in the office. It is not necessary to donate any books in order to take books home. Keep on Reading!

Hello and welcome to Pierce Elementary School. My name is Sarah Kotwicki, and I am the school counselor at Pierce, Francestown, and Temple Elementary Schools. I am at Pierce three days a week: Monday, Thursday, and Friday. This year I will be supporting the Second Step curriculum with the classroom teachers. Second Step is a social emotional curriculum that focuses on understanding and recognizing emotions in yourself and in others. We will work on developing strategies to respond in healthy and productive ways. The Second Step program helps our students develop skills for getting along with their peers and finding success in school. In addition to these lessons, I will be meeting individually and in small groups with students throughout the year. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to me any time. I look forward to getting to know your children and you!

Each afternoon, our classes come together to reflect on the day. It’s a special time to celebrate what we’ve learned, share our thoughts, and set goals for tomorrow. Most importantly, it’s a chance to connect with one another and end the day with a sense of belonging and pride.

Find the hot lunch menu below or follow this link.

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 ~ 5:00-5:45

• Learn about our Title I Program, Family Compact, and Policy.
• Provide feedback and ideas for how our Family Engagement funding can be best spent.
• Join us for pizza afterwards.

• Tuesday, September 30, 2025 from 5:45-6:30