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This update contains information on:

• Parent Advisory Council Meetings
• Quarter 2 meeting on Remote Learning & Return to School for PK Students
• Bilingual Advisory Council Meeting
  
• Local School Council - Welcome Nicole Granacki
• October 29th Family Meeting
• IB Behind the Scenes Family Workshop
• Library Tutorial English
  
• Library Tutorial Spanish
• Halloween Spirit Week
  
• 8th Grade High School Application Updates
• Next Years Lottery Process

Please join us for the Annual Title I Informational Meeting!

This meeting will be hosted by Principal Lorianne Zami and Resident Principal Janelle Miller.

Date: Friday, October 23, 2020

Time: 8:30a - 9a

Meeting Link

The agenda can be found here.

Please join us for the Title I Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Organizational Meeting.

Date: Friday, October 23, 2020

Time: 9a - 9:45a

Meeting Link

At the Organizational Meeting of the Peirce Title I PAC, parents will elect Title I PAC Officers and set monthly meeting dates and times for the school year.

The officers of the PAC are as follows: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, Secretary, and Outreach Coordinator.

Please remember that in order to run for a position and vote, you must be present at the meeting. Peirce receives Title I Parent Involvement Funds for parental involvement activities so please join us for this meeting.

The agenda can be found here.

Last Friday, CPS announced that Pre-School students would have the option to return to in-person learning for Quarter 2. Join Principal Zaimi on Friday, October 23rd at 4:45pm to learn more about the districts plans and what this would mean for your child.

Please know that this meeting will be recorded and shared back to families for those who are unable to attend. Interpretation in Spanish will also be available.

Please click the link below to join the webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81889242003?pwd=MUhibmx3VmZUbVJ4UmFmT0ZwdjFtdz09
Passcode: 470806

The next Bilingual Advisory Council (BAC) meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 27 at 3pm. We will be discussing challenges and suggestions regarding remote learning, as well as planning for the remainder of the year. The meeting will be held in Spanish, with live English interpretation. All families are welcome! The Google Meet link, as listed on the Peirce website calendar, is:

meet.google.com/jab-avkj-scd

(US) +1 617-675-4444‬ PIN: ‪400 136 906 0155‬#

The Local School Council voted in Nicole Granacki as a community representative during the September meeting. Welcome Nicole to Peirce and to the Local School Council!

Join Peirce administrators on October 29th at 8am to learn more about grade level standards and what is expected that students be able to demonstrate understanding of by the end of each grade level.

Meeting Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87528136933?pwd=MWhvSHVEb2ZkdnZPOGtWcXRiL1grQT09

Passcode: 458210

New Families and all interested families, join the Peirce community for a Virtual Behind the Scenes Workshop: Intro to the PYP on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at 2:00pm via Zoom. Please register for this event using this Google Form, and a zoom link will be sent to you the day before the event. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Lebovitz at kclebovitz@cps.edu.

The school library is now up and running! Click the link below to learn more about how to reserve a book virtually.

https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/18aLZDDfs4by1RWkwCHhOkY_qOpUENMrr

Join the Peirce community in celebrating Halloween with this year's Halloween Spirit Week - October 26-30, 2020. Remember to use the #peircestrong if posting to social media.

Monday, October 26th: Magic Monday, Hat Day (Silly or other)

Tuesday, October 27th: Take It Easy Tuesday, Comfiest Clothes/PJs

Wednesday, October 28th: Wacky Wednesday, Dress in mismatched clothes

Thursday, October 29th: Team Spirit Thursday, Wear your favorite team or Peirce gear

Friday, October 30th: Freaky Friday, Wear your Halloween Costume

High School Flyers

Check Here regularly for flyers on upcoming open houses

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1qPzbHTfD7TIGFwOmVVgOlrLY7gG5LAb4

GoCPS Application

The 8th Grade high school application is now open until December 1. Please watch the HS Presentation and review the slides before completing your application on GoCPS. Detailed information can be found on Ms. Choe's website at https://counselingwithannechoe.weebly.com/high-schools.html or at go.cps.edu.

Senn High School Tuesday Talks

For prospective families to meet with our program coordinators. We will have representatives present from our International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, Senn Arts Fine & Performing Arts Magnet program, and our Major Studies program to give overviews and answer questions. All talks will include a brief informational followed by a personal Q/A. Prospective parents/guardians and students welcome. Times are 9AM-9:45AM. To register, click HERE. Alternately, all the information, including dates and registration can be found HERE.

The upcoming dates are:

• October 20, 2020

• November 3, 2020

• November 18, 2020 (Wednesday)

• December 1, 2020

• December 8, 2020

Selective Enrollment High School Exam Dates

The Selective Enrollment High School exams will be offered on the following dates:

November 14, 2020

November 21, 2020

December 5, 2020

December 19, 2020

After families apply to Selective Enrollment schools, they can schedule their exam. Students who test in November will receive their scores by mid-February. Students who test on all other dates will receive their scores in spring 2021, when the application results are released.

SIS ID Error Message on the GoCPS Application

Generally, when a family receives an error message about the SIS ID, this means that the family is incorrectly answering a question asked when they are trying to perform the Add Student function. You will need to return to the Sign Up page and start the process again. When asked if the student is new to CPS, you should click NO. When asked if the student is applying to 9th grade, you should click YES. This should get you to the page that asks for the student's Activation Code. Once entered, the student's information will be automatically entered, including the CPS ID number. If a student does not have an Activation Code, it's usually because they've already been added to an existing account opened in a previous year. They simply need to go to go.cps.edu, click 'Log In,' and enter the username and password that they created for the account.

Virtual High School Events

Any flyers or information Ms. Choe receives regarding high school events will be uploaded into this folder (linked above). Also check the GoCPS website under “Dates & Events” at https://go.cps.edu/dates-and-events and detailed information can also be found on the high school’s website as well.

The Go CPS Application Period for the 2021-2022 school year opens at 9 a.m. on October 12, 2020, and closes on December 11, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. During this period, families can submit an application, select and rank programs and schools, and schedule any required admissions screenings, if applicable (i.e., admissions exams, auditions, information sessions, and interviews).

• Students who do not live within Peirce's attendance area must apply through the Go CPS Process, this includes siblings.
• Current PK students who do not live within Peirce's attendance area must apply through the Go CPS Process.
• 8th graders who are interested in applying to specialty programs must apply through the Go CPS Process.

October

23rd Parent Advisory Council Annual Meeting, 8:30am

23rd Parent Advisory Council Organizational Meeting, 9:00am

23rd Quarter 2 Remote Learning and Return to School for PK, 4:45pm

27th Bilingual Advisory Council Meeting, 3:00pm

29th Family Meeting with school admin, 8:00am

29th IB Behind the Scenes Tour, 2:00pm

October 26th-30th Spirit Week

Please note the updated CPS Calendar

Changes:

November 3rd, Election day - no school for students

November 11th, Veterans day - students will have school

Thanks to everyone for their support of the fund that we started over the summer. To date, we have raised more than $14,000. So far we have provided payments of $500 to 25 Peirce families. Families have reported using this cash assistance for things like rent payments, paying overdue bills, buying groceries, and getting much needed medical care for their children when they could not find a doctor who would take their insurance. All payments have remained anonymous except to the school staff members who have been helping out with the effort.

Please see this article about the wave of solidarity funds started by educators and community members across the city this summer. Peirce's fund flyer is featured at the top along with flyers from other school communities.

Thank you to the staff and community members who have helped out with the Solidarity Fund in various ways. We are continuing to accept contributions as well as requests for assistance. You can find us on Venmo @PeirceSolidarityFund and on PayPal, at PeirceSolidarityFund@gmail.com. If you are in need, please email us at PeirceSolidarityFund@gmail.com (Spanish or English).