A Note from Ms. Martin
Pierce Families,
We've had a FANTASTIC first week of school!
A number of events are coming up next week. Please be sure to mark your calendars for the PTA meeting and Curriculum Night on September 6th and the Pierce Carnival on Friday September 8th. Please join us on Curriculum Night to spend some time learning about our curriculum and classroom routines. This evening is for parents only and we will not have childcare available. Use the schedule below so you know when to join us at Pierce!
As fall approaches and cooler weather ensues, please be sure to send your child with a light jacket or sweatshirt. Put their name on the labels as many inevitably land in our "lost & found". We want to make sure everyone is comfortable here at Pierce!
Once students return from Labor Day recess, we will be starting our i-Ready Diagnostic testing. Please read the letter below to learn more about the assessment.
I hope you all have a wonderful long weekend!
Kate Martin, Principal
September 1 - 4: No School; Labor Day Recess
September 5th: Classes resume - full day!
September 6th:
- PTA Meeting 9-10am
- Curriculum Night
- JK, K & 1st: 6-6:30
- 2nd & 3rd: 6:45-7:15pm
- 4th & 5th: 7:30-8:00
September 8th: Pierce Carnival 5-7pm
September 20th: Half Day - NO PM KIDS CLUB
September 29th: Pierce Fun Run
September 30th: 5th Grade Fun
October 4th: Count Day
October 31st: Half Day - there will be NO Kids Club in the PM
November 22-24: Thanksgiving Break
December 22 - January 2: Winter Break
- 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.
- What's Going On?
- The construction project along Pierce Street includes the replacement of the water main, some drainage improvements, and the replacement of the paved surface with new asphalt.
- Phase 1: Between 14 mile and E. Southlawn is scheduled to be substantially completed by September.
- Phase 2: E. Southlawn to Lincoln Road is scheduled to be substantially completed by the end of October.
- All complete by the end of November.
- How Will it Impact School?
- You may want to map out your route to and from school if your child does not ride the bus.
- Review the arrival and dismissal procedures shown below to see if you will be affected based on your child's grade level procedures.
- Pack your patience!
- There are likely to be increased wait times due to the street closure.
- Come EARLY and plan where you're going to park.
- Consider having your child ride the bus if it is offered.
3 maps:
- Arrival Map. Shows where each grade level should line up.
- Dismissal Map. Shows where each grade level will be exiting the building.
- Parking Map. Shows possible parking locations if you are not using the buses or pick up loops.
- Student Walkers & Safety:
- There will be crossing guards located at the following intersections:
- 14 mile & Pierce
- Pierce & Lincoln
- Pierce & Southlawn
- Smith & Edgewood
Birmingham Public Schools moved to Family Portal for Online Deposits for Meals.
Are you having issues with our new Online Meal Deposit Platform? Please see here for FAQs.
For help with this software, contact Meal Magic Corporation's Customer Experience Team at 877-383-3100, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern, or send email to support@mealmagic.com
BREAKFAST:
Available for FREE every school day this year, including half days. This will be a "grab and go" model and will be available before the official start to the school day.
If your child will be picking up breakfast, they will line up BEHIND the JK/K students along the front sidewalk. They will follow the Kindergarten line in and turn right into the cafeteria. They will go through the breakfast line, "grab and go" with their breakfast, and then exit out the side cafeteria doors to their grade level area. Students will be allowed to eat in their classrooms. If your child arrives late to school and wants breakfast, it will be available. However, breakfast will end at 10 am on half days.
LUNCH:
Available for FREE every school day this year, except half days when lunch is not served. Students must take a fruit or a vegetable in their lunch, otherwise is will not be counted as "free" and the student must pay.
- Domino's is still the Wednesday pizza provider and one slice will be included in with the free lunch with a fruit or a vegetable.
- Parents/guardians only need to apply for the Summer EBT and Education Benefits if they believe they would qualify based off their income.
- Extra items such as drinks, extra entrees and snacks are not included in this program but will be available for purchase.
Student account balances remaining at the end of the school year will transfer with the student to their next grade (even at a different building) within the District. Account balances can also be transferred to siblings within the Family Portal.
Submit Tips to OK2SAY
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.