Pierremont Paw Print
April 9, 2021
Note from Gina
Dear Families,
A large part of building a student's self-confidence and feeling connected to our school community is student involvement. This year, the pandemic put a hold on our traditional offerings for students. We have made the adjustments needed, and this week our 5th-grade leaders began reading the morning announcements and the student Green Team added front garden care to their program. New this year, our 4th-grade leaders will maintain the Lost & Found. This month I am excited to start involving students in planning for next year. I will ask students in grades 2-4 to share thoughts about what makes Pierremont great and hear reflections on a year of school during a pandemic.
Don't forget both Monday and Friday next week are virtual learning days.
Looking Ahead
April 12- Virtual Learning Day with teachers
April 12- Adventure Club Registration Opens
April 13- SCRIPS orders are due
April 14- Board of Education Meeting, 7PM
April 16- SCHEDULE CHANGE..Virtual Learning Day!In This Issue
- Information for All Families
- Information for Virtual Families
- PTO News
- Adventure Club Update
- March & April Lunch Calendar
PTO News
Don't have time to participate in fundraisers? Here is the Opt-Out form to make a donation.
- April 14- Scrips Orders are Due
- April 22- Dining out, Ballwin Sno Cone
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EVERYONE
Earth Day
Summer School Information
For questions about summer school enrichment classes, contact Community Ed at info@prcommunityed.org or by phone or text at 636-891-6644.
INFORMATION FOR VIRTUAL CAMPUS
Parent Pointers
Connect to nature through technology
Happy Spring! Take time to get some fresh air and enjoy the beautiful weather. Integrate technology into your family’s outdoor experience to encourage an appreciation and a deeper understanding of the natural world.
iNaturalist
Take photos of plants, fungi, and animals (or even evidence of animals such as tracks, nests, shells, or skulls) and iNaturalist can help you identify these organisms. You can also connect with other scientists and naturalists who can help you learn more about nature. By recording and sharing your observations, you’ll create data for scientists working to better understand and protect nature. iNaturalist is a joint initiative by the California Academy of Sciences and the National Geographic Society. Thanks to the generous support of many organizations and individuals, it is FREE for anyone to use. iNaturalist is available on Google Play and Apple
Google Lens
Similar to iNaturalist, Google Lens can identify plants and animals from a photo. You can also take a self-guided architecture tour with Google Lens. Just take a picture of a building or a landmark and you can learn more about it. If you have Google Lens, be sure to look out for the Google Lens icon with the photo. Google Lens work slightly differently between Android and Apple devices.
What are you waiting for? Go out, explore, and learn more about the world around you today with technology.
Virtual Campus Website
Visit the Parkway Virtual Campus website for detailed information about the full-day learning experience provided.
PTO NEWS
Pierremont SCRIPS Gift Card Program
What is it?
Scrips are gift cards. When Pierremont families purchase gift cards, we are purchasing
shopping cards which are the same as cash. The shopping cards look just like gift cards or gift certificates we would purchase at stores. The cards are issued by a national retailer. When we shop using gift cards, we raise funds for Pierremont simply by shopping for our family’s groceries, everyday needs, special events, and gifts. Cards can buy the gift or be the gift!
Sounds great, but how does Pierremont make money?
The merchants offer gift cards for sale to non-profit organizations at a discount. If you
purchase one gift card at $25.00, you will receive a $25.00 gift card for shopping. The PTO buys the cards at discounted rates and keeps the difference as profit.
How do I buy them?
1. Complete the Scrips Family Order form and return it to the front office (backpack mail) with
your payment.
2. Make checks payable to Pierremont PTO.
3. Orders are due in the front office on the following dates by 8:30am
Orders Due:
Wednesday April 14
Cards Ready:
Friday, April 23
They have a limited number of special small denomination gift cards available, perfect for
little holidays gifts! These cards will only be available while supplies last.
Barnes and Noble $5 Target $10
Panera Bread® $5 Amazon.com Gift Cards $10
Starbucks $5
How to receive your order:
Orders will be sent home in your child’s backpack with your signature on the order form, you
also have the option to pick up the cards at the main office after 10 am on the dates listed
above.
Questions: Alicia Neumann 314-780-4554 (text or call) email: alicianeumann@sbcglobal.net
These cards are great for Teacher Appreciation, Mother's and
Father's Day gifts, graduation gifts and more!
ADVENTURE CLUB
APRIL LUNCH MENU
Admin
Dr. Piccinni 415-6601
Mrs. Clemenson 415-6603Guidance Counselor
School Nurse
Katherine Park: Email
Amy Manczuk SSD Area Admin.
Tech Support
Call 314-415-8181or email helpdesk@parkwayschools.netClick here for details.
Contact Information
Email: gpiccinni@parkwayschools.net
Website: https://www.parkwayschools.net/Domain/20
Location: Pierremont Elementary School, Dauphine Lane, Ballwin, MO, USA
Phone: 314-415-6600
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Pierremont
Twitter: @PierrePanthers