PTA POST
2023-2024 School Year Vol. 2
Upcoming Dates
Monday, August 21st: Teacher placements emailed to families
Wednesday, August 23rd: Back to School Bonanza 3-4:30pm
Thursday, August 24th: Junior Kindergarten Visit 3-4pm
Monday, August 28th: First day of school! 1/2 day, dismissal at 12:05pm
Tuesday, August 29th: 1/2 day, dismissal at 12:05pm
Wednesday, August 30th:
- Kids club begins
- 1st-5th grade students: full day, dismissal 3:49pm
- JK and K students: 1/2 day, dismissal at 12:05pm
Thursday, August 31st:
- 1st-5th grade students: full day, dismissal 3:49pm
- JK and K students: 1/2 day, dismissal at 12:05pm
September 1 - 4: No School; Labor Day Recess
September 5th: Classes resume - full day!
September 6th:
- PTA Meeting 9-10am in the Commons
- Curriculum Night
September 8th: Pierce Carnival 5-7pm
- bounce houses open at 4:45 for kindergarten and younger families
September 29th: Pierce Fun Run
Welcome back!
We are so excited to meet so many of you at next week’s Back to School Bonanza. Please see below for a quick overview of upcoming events and exciting information to help make this the best school year yet!
Volunteer Auditor Needed!
The PTA is searching for a volunteer with a CFA or financial background to perform the annual PTA financial audit due this fall. Please reach out to pierceelementarytreasurer@gmail.com if you, or someone you know, would be willing to help us with this incredibly important task.
MTK
What is Membership Toolkit (MTK)? MTK is a website managed by the Pierce PTA and is available only to parents of Pierce Elementary School students where you can:
- Visit our Store:
- Pay classroom dues, which support activities in your child’s classroom throughout this school year. Unused dues roll over with your child’s class each year and, remaining funds are used for the 5th Grade Celebration & Class Gift.
- Make a donation to the PTA to help us support both school needs for staff as well as students.
- Purchase tickets for our community events (Carnival tickets currently on sale!)
- Other items available for sale during the year such as Pierce Photo Calendar, Yearbooks (sold in spring), and more!
- View the Pierce Online Directory:
- Those families that have made a PTA Annual Donation in our store of at least $15 will have access to the online directory
- Browse Volunteer Opportunities
- We are always looking for more volunteers to help with events and on-going roles within the school. Check out our Volunteer section to see what is available.
- View the Calendar
- Stay on top of Pierce general events with an easy to access calendar.
Hot Tip! Download the Mobile App available for either Apple or Android! With the app, you will have all of this information right at your fingertips easily accessible. The easiest way to manage your school data right in your phone!
Please visit the Pierce MTK site to get started for the school year. Here you can pay your classroom dues, PTA membership dues, and get set up the school directory. Questions? Visit the MTK table at the Back to School Bonanza or email pierceelementarytreasurer@gmail.com.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Pierce St. Construction
Due to ongoing construction, Pierce Street between Lincoln Street and 14 Mile Road will be completely closed to all vehicle traffic through October. Please utilize Edgewood Street to access the Bird Avenue entrance to the parking lot for all school activities until Pierce Street reopens.
PIERCE EVENTS
Back to School Bonanza
Wednesday, August 23rd
KICK OFF THE 2023/24 SCHOOL YEAR AT THE BACK TO SCHOOL BONANZA!
Join us at Pierce from 3 PM to 4:30 PM on Wednesday, August 23rd. The Bonanza will have all the information you need for this school year, along with a Teacher Meet and Greet from 3 to 4 PM. If you are unable to make the Bonanza, please bring any school supplies on the first day of school. Your teachers are so excited to meet you!
KEY INFO:
WHEN: Wednesday, August 23, 3:00PM – 4:30PM
WHERE: Pierce Elementary School & Playground, 1829 Pierce Street Birmingham
MEET & GREET INFO:
Teacher placement information will be emailed to parents ahead of the Bonanza. At the Bonanza, come meet the teacher & visit your child's classroom. This is also an opportunity to drop off school supplies.
For last names beginning with A - L, we encourage you to meet your teacher from 3 PM to 3:30 PM. For last names beginning with M - Z, we encourage you to meet your teacher from 3:30 PM to 4 PM.
WHAT ELSE IS THERE AT THE BONANZA?
Before or after your meet & greet, be sure to stop by the Pierce Playground blacktop grab a popsicle, visit with your friends, new and old, and learn about exciting opportunities at Pierce this year including:
- PTA - everything you need to know about our outstanding PTA
- Volunteer Opportunities & Room Parent Signup
- Community Education - Kids Club, After School Classes, and more!
- Green Schools – learn about our Pierce Planet Protectors!
- Front Office - General Information
- Membership Toolkit (MTK) – home of our school directory and the platform we use for event ticket sales, classroom dues, etc https://piercepta.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/248511
- Spiritwear – get ready to show off your Panther Pride!
SCHOOL SUPPLIES:
If you pre-ordered School Supply Kits, those will be delivered to your student’s classroom before the first day of school. School Supply Lists are located on the Pierce Elementary home page.
Back to School Coffee
Monday, August 28th
Come and join us for our Back to School Coffee in the Commons immediately following drop off on the first day of school.
- Monday, August 28 from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in the Pierce Commons (post-drop off)
- Casual meet & greet for parents to kick-off the school year
- Meet our new principal, Ms. Martin, sign up for the opportunity to be a room parent, reunite with old & new friends to start the school year off right!
PTA Meeting
Wednesday, September 6th
- 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM in the Pierce Commons
- PTA Meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month
- ALL parents are welcome to attend any PTA meeting. Younger siblings are welcome, and parents are welcome to show up after 9AM if preschool drop-offs or other schedule needs make it hard to be there right at 9AM. We would love to have you!
Carnival
Friday, September 8th
Friday, September 8
- All Ages: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- *New this Year* Bounce Houses open at 4:45 PM for Preschool, Junior K & Kindergarten families to allow younger children some solo bounce time
- Bounce houses, face painting, games, magician, and new this year – Food Trucks!
- Open to all Pierce families & the greater Birmingham community.
- Sign up here to volunteer to help make this event the best one yet! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f48abad22a0fdc25-donation1?useFullSite=true#
- Purchase tickets today on MTK!! https://piercepta.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/250104
- Tickets for kids ages 3+ are available on MTK through Sept 6 for $15 each. Adults + kids under 3 are free!
- Pre-purchase special Pierce Bombshell Ice Cream Bars ($6), Cotton Candy ($3) and Popcorn ($2). These treats can sell out!
- After Sept 6, tickets are $20 and only sold in person at the carnival – save time & money by purchasing today!
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Contact Information
Pierce Elementary School
1829 Pierce
Birmingham, MI 48009
Phone: 248-203-4325
Fax: 248-203-4393
https://www.birmingham.k12.mi.us/pierce
Ms. Carey Shields Larson