Peirce Principal News

June 25, 2024

A Message from Ms. Vargas

Dear Peirce Families,

As my second school year as principal of Peirce draw to a close, my heart is filled with gratitude for our exceptional families and staff. I want to wish you all a wonderful summer with safe travels, sunshine, fun activities, and plenty of time for family and friends.

Best Regards,

Andrea Vargas

Summer Reading & Learning Resources

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I'm pleased to share some great resources for families to support learning over the vacation:

The K-12 Summer Reading website features terrific book recommendations and other literacy activities by grade level.

The K-5 Summer Learning Doc offers activities in literacy, math, and other areas of learning.

It is not uncommon for many students to experience a "summer slide," a small regression during the vacation. Integrating some of the recommendations in the above sites can help you child to maintain the progess they have made this school year!

Family Dance 2024

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Thank you to our PTO for organizing this special event!

Progress Reports

June Elementary Progress Reports are now available from the Newton Public Schools through the Aspen Family Portal.

In order to view, print, or download a copy of your child's June progress report, which includes narrative comments, please do the following:

Log into Aspen Family portal - (https://aspen.newton.k12.ma.us/aspen/logon.do) using your Aspen username and password.
Once you have logged in, Elementary Progress Reports can be found under the "Published Reports".
Additional Information about the Elementary Progress reports, including descriptors can be found at the following link: (https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/Page/759).
You can find previous years' progress reports in Aspen by navigating to the Family tab at the top and then clicking on Documents on the right.

Please use the "I forgot my password" (located on the Aspen Login page) if you don't remember your login information. If you are still having trouble logging in or have other technical issues, please email us at aspen@newton.k12.ma.us.

New IEP (Individualized Education Program) Format

A new IEP Form is coming this fall! The new statewide Individualized Education Program (IEP) form was released earlier this year by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Newton Public Schools will start using the new IEP form in September 2024.

NPS will hold parent information sessions (link: https://meet.google.com/qef-rsxf-jpq) on the dates below. Mark your calendars!

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:00 am (Virtual)

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Virtual)

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 2:00 pm (Virtual)

Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at 4:00 pm (Virtual)

Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 6:00 pm (at Newton North High School)

To learn more about the new IEP form, visit https://www.doe.mass.edu/sped/improveiep/.

For NPS special education parent information, visit https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/Page/3887.

For Newton SEPAC information, visit https://newtonpac.org/.

School Calendar 24-25

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Please see the NPS calendar attached. Next year, school will start promptly at 8:20 each morning. Students must plan to arrive by 8:15 to be ready for the day. Please consider the school calendar when planning family vacations and other events. Decreasing chronic absence, tardiness, and early dismissals will be a priority for us next year in order to maximize instruction and support our kids and teachers. Thank you for your help and understanding!

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