PARENT ORGANIZATIONS
The collaboration between school and home is extremely important for students to be successful. Peirce is fortunate to have parents who are engaged, supportive, and active. The FOP, PSO, BAC, and PAC have all contributed tremendously to our success. Moreover, parent organizations model for our students what activism is - a small act of playground cleanup by PSO inspired our students to lead a school recycling project. Similarly, the FOP has worked tirelessly to generate funds and support Peirce in continuing programs. We invite you to join these organizations, we welcome you into our building and our classrooms to volunteer, and we look forward to working with you to support our students.
FRIENDS OF PEIRCE (FOP)
Friends of Peirce is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to assisting Helen C. Pierce maximize the potential of its students to achieve their dreams by experiencing a world class primary education within the Chicago Public School system. Friends of Peirce works in partnership with the Peirce Local School Council (LSC), Parent Service Organization (PSO), Parent Advisory Council (PAC)/Bi-lingual Action Committee (BAC) and provides parent-led fundraising capabilities.
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2016 - 2017 Meeting Dates
FOP meetings are typically held at 6 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of every month, however please check the school calendar for changes to the schedule. All meetings are held in the Peirce field house.
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PEIRCE SERVICE ORGANIZATION (PSO)
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The PSO is a service organization that plans events and activities throughout the school year to support the faculty, students, and parents of Peirce School.
The PSO solicits volunteers to carry out numerous activities for Peirce families to enjoy. We encourage all Peirce parents/guardians to get involved with the school and ask that parents volunteer service hours throughout the year. |
2016 - 2017 Meeting DocumentsPSO meetings are typically held in the field house at 8:15 a.m. on the 2nd Friday of every month, however please check the school calendar for changes to the schedule.
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BILINGUAL ADVISORY COUNCIL (BAC)
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BAC (Bilingual Advisory Council) The Bilingual Advisory Council is open to all parents/guardians of children who are enrolled in the bilingual program. BAC has informative meetings regarding academic improvement of bilingual students and work to increase parental involvement at Peirce School. BAC members attend meetings that take place in other schools throughout the year regarding important updates in bilingual education. Elections of officers are held each year.
2016 - 2016 BAC Officers
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2016 - 2017 Meeting DocumentsBAC meetings are typically held in the field house at 9:15 a.m. on the 3rd Friday of every month, however please check the school calendar for changes to the schedule.
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PARENT ADVISORY Council (PAC)
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Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is a federally funded parent program under Title I. PAC exists to provide a meaningful opportunity for parents and guardians to work with their school principal and staff in the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of the Parent Involvement aspect of a school's CWIP. At Peirce the PAC primarily focuses on organizing workshops and activities for parents and discussing issues of importance to parents.
During the 2016-2017 school year, PAC will be focusing on two "themes" for their parent activities. They will co-sponsor several IB parent mornings/afternoons related to the PYP at Peirce to help parents better understand what is an IB classroom looks like and how they can continue to foster inquiry at home. PAC will also host activities introducing and delving further into Restorative Practices which is used at Peirce to handle discipline issues and build community. For more information, email peircepac1617@gmail.com. 2016-2017 PAC Officers
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2016 - 2017 Meeting DocumentsPAC meetings are typically held in the field house at 8:15 a.m. on the 3rd Friday of every month, however please check the school calendar for changes to the schedule.
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