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November Peirce Family Newsletter

11/14/2016

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Greetings Peirce Families,
This school year our we have two major milestones in our work within the IB Program. Our Primary Years Program is going through the final stages of the authorization process - our application has been submitted and we will have a site visit in the Spring - we expect to be fully authorized in the Primary Years Program before the 2017-2018 school year. Our Middle Years Program is undergoing the self-evaluation process - this is a self study process designed to evaluate our progress in implementing the MYP and develop an action plan for growth. 

This year, alongside of our Parent Advisory Council (PAC) we are hosting a series of parent workshops and IB Behind the scenes tours as an opportunity to engage our parent community in understanding the IB Program and our students experience(s) in IB along with how to support children at home. Our first round of workshops will focus on PK-5th grades, with each meeting having a classroom visit for parents alongside of information on IB and an action plan to support learning at home. Please note the following dates & times:

Pre-K - November 16th, 8:00 - 9:15am (AM Group), 12:30 - 1:45pm (PM Group)
Kindergarten - TBA
1st Grade - November 7th, 9:15 - 10:45am
2nd Grade - November 17th, 12:30 - 1:45pm
3rd Grade - November 3rd, 8:30 - 9:45am
4th Grade - December 5th, 8:15 - 9:30am
5th Grade - November 1st, 1:45 - 3:00pm

The month of October was a busy one, below are a few of the highlights:
  • Peirce School is now Level 1+, we achieved the highest rating on the CPS rating policy. We made significant growth in Reading & Math and are excited to continue that growth throughout this school year. Be sure to congratulate your child’s classroom teacher on their hard work in supporting each of our students.
  • Our 6th-8th grade students participated in a high school fair at Senn High School - I encourage all Peirce families to consider Senn as a school of choice after graduating from Peirce - Senn has both an exemplary Fine & Performing Arts Program along with an MYP and Diploma IB Program - all of which develop students to be college ready.
  • 10 students on our cross country team advanced to the City Finals - Congratulations! Our Flag Football, Soccer & Girls Volleyball teams are wrapping up their seasons with playoffs in sight for a few teams.
  • Our Middle School Debate team began participation in the citywide debate league, good luck to our students as they continue to grow and develop while also advancing into a higher competition category! 
  • We hosted a series of parent meetings ranging from informational sessions on our Behavioral Health Team & Restorative Approaches to discipline along with Coffee with the Principal - we will continue with parent education around IB & Restorative Approaches to Discipline throughout the year, sponsored by the Parent Advisory Council.
  • After School All Stars began with over 500 students enrolled in programs Monday-Friday!
  • Literacy Night was a huge success as Peirce Families engaged in a series of activities related to literacy - thank you to all of the parents and teachers who made this event possible. 
  • Thank you to our Garden Volunteers who helped with our final harvest and putting the garden to rest for the winter.
  • Our 4th grade students began their work with Barrel of Monkeys - their arts partner for this school year - this project will run through December with a final performance in January.
  • For the first time, 7th & 8th grade students have been invited to attend a trip to Washington DC - our goal is to offer this trip every year - rotating locations between New York & DC. Students will begin fundraising shortly - be on the lookout for more information. If you are interested in making a cash donation to support the students fundraising please write a check to Peirce School with “Washington DC” in the memo line.

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November 9, 2016 - Message to ParentsĀ 

11/9/2016

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Greetings Peirce Families,
This week has been an emotional one for many - during conferences this evening many families expressed concerns about how we move forward as a school with the results of the election and how we talk to our children about it. The Huffington Post put together an article on how to talk to our children about the election, there are many great points on how to support our kids and each other. At Peirce we are committed to supporting each one of our students and families as needed in processing and moving forward. Our teachers will take the time as needed to talk with students.

Our Core Values: Be Respectful, Responsible, Safe and IB are what we live by daily along with the IB Learner Profile: Inquirer, Knowledgeable, Principled, Balanced, Open-Minded, Thinkers, Communicators, Caring, Risk-Takers and Reflective. 

Please know that we value, respect and appreciate the diversity that our school community brings together - we love all Peirce Families regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion, class, special needs, backgrounds, languages & heritages. Peirce is unique in the differences we all bring together on a daily basis, we are a model for how the country can see that although different we can all work together and co-exist. 

Make sure to take some time to tell each other how much you appreciate them and their commitment to making the world a better place - tonight, while somber for many, was a wonderful opportunity for us to learn from our students and listen to what is important to them as they reflected on their learning through student-led conferences. Hold on to the great things happening on a daily basis at Peirce - your children are special to all of us!

Respectfully yours,

Lori Zaimi
Principal
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 Helen C. Peirce
School of  International Studies
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Chicago IL, 60660
Phone: (773) 534 2440
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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).
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    • Policies & Forms
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    • 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