PTA POST
2023-2024 School Year Vol. 5
Upcoming Dates
September 6th:
- PTA Meeting 9-10am in the Commons
- Curriculum Night
September 8th: Pierce Carnival 5-7pm
- bounce houses open at 4:45 for kindergarten and younger families
September 20: Half Day - Dismissal is at 11:50 AM - No PM Kids Club
September 29th: Pierce Fun Run
It’s CARNIVAL WEEK! Purchase your tickets today on MTK for $15! After September 6, tickets are $20 and only available at the main entrance of the carnival.
WE NEED YOU! In order to make the carnival a safe and fun for all, we need over 70 volunteers – and as of today we are about 35 volunteers short of that need. Please consider signing up for a shift (they’re only 1 – 1.5hrs) – you can even partner with a friend! Without proper volunteer support, we may have to scale back on some of the planned entertainment, so please volunteer if you can! THANK YOU for your support!
Pierce PTA Sponsored Events
Carnival
Friday, September 8th
- Friday, September 8th 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Bounce houses, face painting, games, magician, cotton candy, popcorn & Bombshell Ice Cream Bars! Bounce Houses open at 4:45 PM for Preschool, Junior K & Kindergarten families to allow younger children some solo bounce time.
- Purchase tickets on MTK. Tickets for kids ages 3+ are available on MTK through Sept 6 for $15 each. Adults + kids under 3 are free!
- Link to MTK: https://piercepta.membershiptoolkit.com/
- Pre-purchase special Pierce Bombshell Ice Cream Bars ($6), Cotton Candy ($3) and Popcorn ($2). These treats can sell out!
- After Sept 6, tickets are $20 and only sold in person at the carnival – save time & money by purchasing today!
- Hungry? Food Trucks will be on site so bring money for either Las Concha’s Tacos or Smoke Ring BBQ!
- Volunteers are needed to run the carnival. Opportunities for parents along with middle & high school students who may be looking for community service house – so please share with friends / neighbors! Sign up to volunteer! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48ABAD22A0FDC25-donation1#/
Fun Run
Please contact Kim Prodan if you would like more information at Kim.prodan@hotmail.com or by phone 773-551-6076.
PTA Meeting
Next meeting is October 4, 2023 at 9 AM in the Pierce Commons
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 7 -- 8:15 to 8:45AM
- 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
Registration is open NOW for the fall session of Girls on the Run! 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.
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 10 question 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 a end of year pizza and bounce house party. For more information, please visit https://www.piercepta.com/accelerated-reader.
New this year is an extended quiz time – online quizzes can be taken anytime weekdays between 6AM – 8PM.
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)