PTA POST
2023-2024 School Year Vol. 6
Upcoming Dates
September 20th: Half Day - Dismissal is at 11:50 AM - No PM Kids Club
September 29th: Pierce Fun Run
October 1st: SOS Walk/Run
October 4th: Count Day & Walk / Bike to School Day & PTA Meeting
October 31st: Half Day - Dismissal is at 11:50 AM - No PM Kids Club
We hope everyone had a great time at the carnival this past week! Special thanks to Jessica Jacobs, Karoline Kenville and ALL our volunteers for helping to make this year’s event such a great kickoff to the school year for our students and families.
We are always looking to improve the carnival, so if you have any feedback on what went well or where we can improve, please complete the Google Survey below. Thank you!
Pierce PTA Sponsored Events
Fun Run
The Annual Pierce Fun Run will take place the morning of Friday, September 29th. Fun Run is an annual fundraiser that our students participate it to raise money for a local non-profit along with fund our PE Department. Each grade level will take turns running around Pierce and then cheering on their fellow Panthers. Parents are all welcome to come and cheer on their students – specific run times by grade level will be announced as we get closer.
Sponsorship opportunities are available today – if you know a business that would be interested, there are different levels of support. Thanks to our current Platinum & In-Kind sponsors: Jonathan DeWindt – Realtor & JanPro (Platinum); Goldfish Swim, and Market Fresh (in-kind).
Please contact Kim Prodan (Kim.prodan@hotmail.com / 773-551-6076) if you would like more information on sponsorship.
PTA Meeting
Next meeting is October 4, 2023 at 9 AM in the Pierce Commons
Walk / Bike to School
Wednesday, October 4th
Join us for our annual Walk & Roll to school day! We are excited to bring back this community event for another year. Bike racks are located on the black top. See you there!
Library Volunteer Training
One of our biggest needs each year is daily help in our school library. Before you volunteer in the library, we ask that you attend a 30 minute training session. Once you are trained, you'll be sent the Sign Up Genius to sign up for slots. There are 5 open slots/school day (2 in the morning, 1 midday, 2 in the afternoon) and you are welcome to sign up for as many or few as fit your schedule.
Currently, we have training sessions scheduled on select Thursdays. No need to sign up ahead of time, please just check in at the office & head to the library that morning. Training dates are scheduled as follows. Please reach out to pierceelementarypta@gmail.com if you have any questions.
- Sept 14 -- 8:45 to 9:15AM
- Oct 5 -- 8:45 to 9:15AM
- Nov 2 -- 8:45 to 9:15AM
Girls on the Run
This is the last week to register for Girls on the Run before the program starts on September 18!
Open to girls in grades 3-5, Girls on the Run is an afterschool program like no other! Twice per week for 10 weeks, girls will have fun, make friends, increase their physical activity levels and learn important life skills. Trained and caring coaches the girls through interactive lessons and running activities. The season ends with a noncompetitive 5K event.
Pierce Girls on the Run will meet Mondays / Thursdays from 3:45 – 5PM beginning September 18th.
The 5K celebration will take place on November 19th at Belle Isle State Park. To register, visit gotrdetroit.org/register. Questions? Contact Summer Boehm at boehm_summer@yahoo.com
4th Annual S.O.S. Walk / Run
What is SOS? Schools Offer Support (SOS) is a BPS service organization in which parents and students work together to build a stronger community through acts of kindness. Examples include financial support, tutoring programs, scholarships, meals, gift cards and more. Each year, SOS provides thousands of dollars in financial support to dozens of families in ALL 13 BPS schools, Lincoln Street Alternative School, and the Adult Transition Program. Currently, registration is open for the 4th Annual Strides for SOS 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk!
Join your friends and neighbors on October 1st at Seaholm High School for an event that's fun for all ages. It's the biggest SOS fundraiser of the year! Register by September 18 to be guaranteed a race shirt. When you register, be sure to join the Pierce Elementary Team! The BPS schools with top participation win a prize for their school! We hope to see you there!
Accelerated Reader
Accelerated Reader is a PTA sponsored program to drive reading and reading comprehension for grades 2-5. After reading a book, students take a quiz on the computer – points are awarded based on their quiz scores. By accumulating points throughout the school year, students can earn rewards culminating in an celebratory pizza and bounce house party at the end of the school year. For more information, please visit our website.
New this year is an extended quiz time – online quizzes can be taken anytime weekdays between 6AM – 8PM.
Reflections
Reflections is a PTA Nationally Sponsored Arts Competition. It is voluntary -- entries are to be completed at home by the student. Categories include visual arts, music composition, film, photography, dance, and literature. This year’s theme is “I am Hopeful Because…”.
Entries are due to the Pierce Main Office November 6th and 8th. Please reach out with questions to Heather Holladay (hdbpvigil@gmail.com) or see more information on the PTA website at https://www.piercepta.com/reflections.
Girl Scouts
For any girls interested in learning more about Girl Scouts, there will be a free Family Information Meeting in the Pierce Commons on Thursday September 21 at 6PM. Parents & students are welcome. Questions? Contact Rebecca Daniels at rdaniels@gssem.org
Not new, but helpful information.
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.
Spirit Wear
Purchase your Pierce Spirit Wear here!
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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)