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October Peirce Family Newsletter

10/29/2016

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Our first month of school was a huge success! Peirce Panthers are following our core values - Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe & Be IB and our routines and procedures as a school are well underway. Students voted and named our mascot “Pickles” - be on the lookout for Pickles the Panther to visit school-wide events. As we work our way into October, please remember to send weather appropriate gear as students will be outside for recess daily - with fall comes cooler temperatures.

Below are highlights from the first month of school:
  • Friends of Peirce voted to financially support several components of our schools program including In-School Assemblies, Garden Materials, Arts Partners, Debate, Bollywood, Dance materials, Library Books, Teacher Stipends and support for our Band. The support of FOP allows us to offer quality programs despite financial setbacks with our school's operating budget. We thank FOP for the ongoing support!
  • Our first band is beginning through after school programs - we look forward to hearing the talent of our students as they are exposed to instruments! Band Scholarships are available for students who are still interested - reach out to Rich Daily at richdaily67@gmail.com for more information.
  • Curriculum Night took on a new format, with students leading much of the evening by showing and explaining their classroom and their school to parents - we look forward to continuing our work with a student centered learning environment as we prepare for student-led conferences during Report Card Day.
  • Peirce Parents led our first Farmstand - with donations going to support the efforts of our garden, many parents shared recipes on dishes made with ingredients from our garden.
  • Peirce Parents and staff helped organize our Leveled Book Room - Thank you to everyone who was able to participate - our teachers now will have easier access to books for their students!
  • Students created kites with their wish for Peace to honor the International Day of Peace.
  • Students, Family and Community members participated in the Edgewater 5K, a community event which raises money for local schools.
  • Bollywood Dancers and Peirce Artists showcased work at the Edgewater Arts Festival.
  • A group of parents attended our Special Education informational session which highlighted changes to our Special Education Program and the use of co-teaching to support our students. 
  • We had a wonderful turnout for Coffee with the Principal and great discussion on how we are moving forward as a school!
  • Anya Kompare was elected as our Parent Advisory Council chairperson, the next meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 14th at 8:15am.
  • Students participated in a Fire Drill and Shelter-In Place Drill, they will also participate in a lockdown and bus evacuation drill in October along with a monthly fire-drill by the Chicago Fire Department.
    International Day of Peace 

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 Helen C. Peirce
School of  International Studies
1423 W. Bryn Mawr
Chicago IL, 60660
Phone: (773) 534 2440
Fax: (773) 534 2577

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Non-Discrimination Statement It is the policy of the Board to prohibit unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of any protected category by the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances, including but not limited to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), specifically, but not limited to, discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on the basis of sexual orientation, gender or sex (includes gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and pregnancy-related medical conditions), race or ethnicity, ethnic group identification, ancestry, nationality, national origin, religion, color, mental or physical disability, age, immigration status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, genetic information, political belief or affiliation (not union-related), military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in the educational programs or activities the Board operates.

Concerns or inquiries regarding sex discrimination, harassment, or retaliation can be made to the Board’s Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Student Protections and Title IX (OSP) or the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
  • Home
  • About
    • Our History
    • Mission & Vision
    • Principal's Newsletter
    • Enrollment Information
    • Small Group Tours
    • Policies & Forms
    • Continuous Improvement Work Plan
    • Garden
    • Support Peirce
    • Branding Guidelines
  • News
  • Students
    • Classroom Websites
    • Remote Learning 2020-2021 SY
    • Student of the Month
    • Student Athletics
  • Parents
    • Parent Communications
    • New to Peirce
    • Student Door Entry Assignments
    • Before & After School Programs
    • Restorative Practices
    • Counseling Department
    • Case Management
    • Parent Organizations
    • Volunteer Opportunties
    • Local School Council (LSC)
  • Academics
    • International Baccalaureate >
      • IB Primary Years Programme
      • IB Middle Years Programme
      • IB Learner Profile
    • Ready to Learn - Pre K
    • Art
    • Bilingual Program
    • Music
    • Physical Education
    • Dance
    • Spanish
    • Technology
  • Staff Directory
    • Key Contacts
  • Calendar