Peirce Update
April 27, 2020
Greetings Peirce!
Thank you for your patience and feedback with Remote Learning! Our teachers continue to adapt as they are able to better support you and your children. This newsletter provides information on Mutual Aid, Optional Mandarin Class, Go CPS & Enrollment, 4th Quarter Guidance & Budget.
In good health,
Lori Zaimi
Principal
#peircestrong
Mutual Aid
Mutual Aid
As Peirce Staff continue to make contact with families, various needs are being identified. I am working with Peirce Parent, Megan Brand to help organize ways to meet the needs of our families. Click on the Peirce Mutual Aid Sheet to view current needs and contribute as you are able to. If you know of a family in need, you are able to list that need or reach out to Megan (holmbergmegan@gmail.com) or myself (LZaimi@cps.edu).
Please know that this resource is only used when current community resources are unable to support families - we have been able to support families with access to Food Pantries, Tech, Wi-Fi, Unemployment Support, Rental assistance and more!
Also, thank you to everyone who has been supportive of this process through donations of goods, services or financial support - you have already made a very positive impact on our families!
If you are a family in need, please reach out to any staff member at Peirce or any parent - we are here to help as we can. Asking for help can be difficult to do - but know that we are here for you.
Mandarin w/Ms. Jing
Ms. Jing (long-time cadre substitute at Peirce) is hosting an optional Mandarin class for students. She is posting weekly videos for PYP and MYP students here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1kmpYOJn3vkqdiFA3aYZ5UZYFYZhmzjXZ
Join her google classroom with code vix5zd7
Ms. Jing is also offering a "live" check in session with students during the times below:
Optional Live Mandarin check ins:
Kindergarten: Mondays from 1:35-2:15pm
1st Grade: Mondays from 2:20-3:00pm
2nd Grade: Tuesdays from 1:35-2:15pm
3rd Grade: Tuesdays from 2:20-3:00pm
4th Grade: Wednesdays from 1:35-2:15pm
5th Grade: Wednesdays from 2:20-3:00pm
6th Grade: Thursdays from 1:35-2:15pm
7th Grade: Thursdays from 2:20-3:00pm
8th Grade: Fridays from 1:35-2:15pm
Advanced sessions for any student: Fridays from 2:20 - 3:00pm
4th Quarter, End of Year & Budget
- CPS should be releasing information on grading practices for 4th quarter by the end of this week.
- Also forthcoming is information related to students picking up remaining materials in the classroom and closing out the year with their teachers.
- School Budgets will be released tomorrow - I will share more information with the community as I am able to work through it.
GO CPS & Enrollment Updates
Pre-School
The Pre-School application period is expected to launch around May 19th - possibly later.
Applications for SY 20-21 will open in the Spring. To sign up for updates, parents can go to www.chicagoearlylearning.org/connect
Elementary School
For families who applied through the lottery, Elementary School Offers are expected to be released May 8th.
In-Boundary Enrollment
We are waiting for guidance from CPS on how to enroll families for next school year - this information will be emailed once it is known.
High School Application Timeline
April 27: Waitlist Process for Round 1 HS opens
Round 2
April 29: CPS ID Request Deadline
May 11: Round 2 HS application period opens
May 18: Round 2 HS application period closes
June 15: Results released Round 2 HS
June 29: Deadline to accept/decline Round 2 HS offers
July 6: Round 2 HS waitlist process opens
Planning Resources
The GoCPS site includes many resources and instructions to help families navigate the offer acceptance process, including videos with step-by-step directions on how to complete next steps. The site also has detailed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) that are updated regularly with more information.
● Accepting and Declining Offers Video
● Other High School Selection Videos
Need Help?
If you have questions, contact the Office of Access and Enrollment at gocps@cps.edu or 773-553-2060, Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Helen C. Peirce School of International Studies
Email: lzaimi@cps.edu
Website: peirce.cps.edu
Location: 1423 W Bryn Mawr Chicago, IL
Phone: 773-534-2440
Facebook: facebook.com/peircecps