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PYP and MYP Update
The Current State of IB at Peirce
Primary Years Programme (PYP) - IB World School
Middle Years Programme (MYP) - IB World School
The Learner Profile
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Inquiry in the PYP
Behind the Scenes Tours
Have Questions - Contact Mrs. Lebovitz, PYP Coordinator

How We Organize Ourselves in PK
Kindness Week 2019
Door Decorating
A Dance Party with Pickles the Panther
Where We Are in Place and Time - 3rd Grade

Celebrating the 100th Day in Kindergarten

How We Organize Ourselves in 4th Grade
Inquiring into Government

How can you support inquiry at home?
- Support and encourage interest and curiosity by following up with activities at home.
- Encourage and practice good communication skills such as starting conversations and debates about current events.
- Help your kids develop research skills online and from text.
- Enjoy building projects together in the home.
Here are "50 Fun Questions to Get Your Kid Talking"
Have you looked at the Peirce PYP Documents lately?
You will find:
PYP Assessment Policy
PYP Language Policy
Peirce PYP Programme of Inquiry
Peirce Specialists Programmes of Inquiry
...And Much More!

MYP students created a memorial for African American victims of gun violence. | MYP students researched who these individuals were: more than a statistic. | An MYP Year III Poet |
The MYP at Peirce


Love is in the AIR...MYP Teachers share their Literary "Crushes"

Mariel Frauenheim- MYP Year 2 Language & LiteratureA Wrinkle in Time is one of my favorite books because love is a theme throughout the novel, motivating its characters to work hard to save those they care about. Love is a force for good; the character's love for one another propels them forward and motivates them to risk their lives for each other. It is an inspiring tale that shows love's power and its ability to make society a better place. | Brooke Thompson- MYP Music My favorite book is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. I love this book because the language is beautiful and, even though the book was written 200 years ago, the story is relatable in 2019. I love a great love story! I'm a hopeless romantic. | Tabitha Harris- MYP Co-Teacher A recent book I read that I totally loved was “The girl who smiled Beads”. I loved this book because it was about a extremely brave girl who was granted Asylum from Rwanda and moved here to Chicago. It was riveting to feel through the book what she experienced in Rwanda and how she overcame so much! |
Mariel Frauenheim- MYP Year 2 Language & Literature
A Wrinkle in Time is one of my favorite books because love is a theme throughout the novel, motivating its characters to work hard to save those they care about. Love is a force for good; the character's love for one another propels them forward and motivates them to risk their lives for each other. It is an inspiring tale that shows love's power and its ability to make society a better place.
Brooke Thompson- MYP Music
Tabitha Harris- MYP Co-Teacher
Tracy Heider- MYP Year 3 Individuals and SocietiesMy favorite book is Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Hobb's stories draw the reader in with tales of adventure, heartbreak, magic and triumph. I've been reading this series for over 15 years and I can't bring myself to finish the final book because I don't want to the story of Fitzchivalry Farseer to end. | Erin Lenihan- MYP Language Acquisition (Spanish) A book that I love is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho because it's all about finding your own path in life and inspires every time I read it. | Brian Girard- MYP Year 3 Math My favorite book is Don Quixote, it is the first modern novel. It’s humor and themes are timeless and still relevant. It is one of a few books I can gladly read over and over. |
Tracy Heider- MYP Year 3 Individuals and Societies
My favorite book is Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb. Hobb's stories draw the reader in with tales of adventure, heartbreak, magic and triumph. I've been reading this series for over 15 years and I can't bring myself to finish the final book because I don't want to the story of Fitzchivalry Farseer to end.
Erin Lenihan- MYP Language Acquisition (Spanish)

Parent Morning: Meet your MYP
Wednesday, Feb. 27th, 8:15-10am
Helen C. Peirce School of International Studies, West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA AUDITORIUM
Are you interested in learning more about our Middle Years Programme? Would you like to know what your child should expect when he/she gets MYP Year 1 (6th grade)? If so, join us for a “behind the scenes” look at what the MYP Program is all about. Come in to hear from MYP teachers about the curriculum, talk to MYP students about their experience, tour our MYP “Wing” and see MYP classes in action!
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Red Velvet Social” an IB ASSESSMENT & INFORMATION SESSION
Tuesday, March 5th, 5-6:30pm
1423 West Bryn Mawr Avenue
Chicago, IL
Enjoy “Red Velvet Refreshments” as you mix and mingle with other Middle Years Program Parents
Learn more about the IB Programme, IB Assessment and the IB Report Card
Give your input and feedback regarding the current implementation of the International Baccalaureate Program at Peirce.
Come for the sweet treats. Stay to have your say!
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Helen C. Peirce School of International Studies
773-534-2841
Dr. Talyia Eve Riemer - MYP Coordinator
773-534-2843
For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit http://www.ibo.org