Peirce Update

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Today marks the end of Ramadan with a Celebration called Eid. Eid Mubarak, to all of our Muslim students, family members and staff.

Peirce Community,

At the March LSC meeting, it was brought to the attention of the LSC that protocols and norms were not followed during the March 2, 2023 LSC Equity Committee meeting. The names of certain teachers and staff members were disclosed both during the meeting and in the recorded minutes. In addition, the meeting was not recorded, as required under the existing temporary rules of the Open Meetings Act (OMA). We also learned that a communication was sent out asking that information pertaining to certain teachers be sent to an LSC email address.

Our LSC teacher representatives shared the implications of the actions above on many in our teacher community. The Peirce LSC also acknowledges that the actions above resulted in a breach of privacy as well as a violation of OMA rules.

The Equity Committee’s purpose is to be a conduit and space where parents, teachers and staff can safely share experiences, as well as all available resources that address issues of equity.

In doing so, we must always strive to maintain the privacy of all parties involved, including teachers, staff, parents, and students. Unfortunately, this did not happen, and for that, we sincerely apologize. We are working to realign with our established norms, and carry on the mission and work of the Equity Committee.

Peirce Local School Council

(Statement read by the Chair during the April 20th LSC meeting, regarding Teacher Representative Resignations)

As the LSC worked to communicate these (Equity Committee) events to the school community, our LSC teacher representatives resigned from their roles on the LSC and shared their reasoning in a letter to staff and parents on the Parents of Peirce Facebook group. We want to thank them for their incredible service to the LSC as our teacher representatives and their important work in our school's classrooms. We know that trust is essential to this work, and we look forward to continuing to build trust as we work in collaboration with all Peirce stakeholders.

Mathieu Kouame,

LSC Chairperson

Ms. Miller alongside Peirce students have been diligently working on the Yearbook. Please complete this pre-order form by April 28th, complete 1 form per each yearbook to be ordered. You will then be contacted to submit payment through Aspen.

The cost of the yearbook is $20.

8th grade students do NOT need to purchase a yearbook as this is included in their graduation package and all 8th grade students will receive one. This form does not need to be completed for 8th grade students.

Complete this form by April 28th: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfC1BO89L3YNp4eJCItKLWdaiHHnC0fv1lmrJNnkzOkB3LD0w/viewform

Peirce received funding to run a summer camp that will combine fun academic opportunities alongside enrichment and physical movement.

Cost: Free to current Peirce Students

Grades: Current Kindergarten through 7th Grade Students

Dates: Tuesday, June 27th through Friday, July 28th

Days: Monday through Friday

Hours: 9:15am - 1:15pm

*Programming will not run on July 3rd or 4th.

*Interest form is due by 3pm on Friday, May 5th

*Hard copies of this form will be coming home on Monday, April 24th

Please indicate your interest in participating by completing one form per student. Space in the program is limited and families will be notified of acceptance by Friday, June 2nd.

Questions about summer programs can be sent to Lynn Carro at lcarro@cps.edu or by calling 773-534-2440.

Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-MdvifwGuemSMCWOFBGHr2lOBhZHGA9IsFA6oyIn_O3h4ig/viewform

2nd Annual Peirce Yard Sale sponsored by the PSO!

3 ways you can HELP make this event successful:

1. Donate items to the sale

Clothes, books, toys, furniture, etc. We will take all your stuff!!
(Please no broken or damaged items!)

DROP OFF INFO:

St. Greg’s Parking Lot
Fri. April 21 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Sat. April 22 - 7:00am to 9:00am

2. SHOP the Sale

For more info or questions email Michelle Platts at michelle@tacboard.com

3. Volunteer or lend us a table at the event sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4EA5A92EA3F85-peirce24

DONT MISS Celebration De Arte a Peirce School Community Event that showcases student-made art. WED. April 26 4-6PM

ENTRANCE in back of school DOOR #7

• The first-floor hallways become an art gallery bursting with beautiful visual art made by Peirce students from every grade level.

• Along with arts and crafts activities for all ages, there is a Community/Perice student Artisan Craft Market in Cafeteria. Come shop the more than 30 vendors.

• Student-made cards, art for sale, a silent auction, selfie booth, food and beverages.

• Schedule of Peirce Student Performances in the Gym

4:15 - Rock Band
4:30 - Choir
4:45 - Ukulele Club
5:00 - Bomba Dance and demo lesson
5:15 - Seussical the Musical Preview
5:30 - CirqueExperience after school

The PSO Still needs of YOUR HELP HANGING ARTWORK for Celebracion De Arte

Monday & Tuesday come to school anytime between 8am-4pm

NO NEED TO SIGN UP JUST SHOW UP ANYTIME!
Be part of this special volunteer opportunity!

Please sign up here to volunteer!!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4EA5A92EA3F85-celebracion

We Need Your Help...The PSO is looking for baked goods.

These items will be sold at the Celebracion De Arte event on Wed April 26th from 4-6pm taking place on the entire first floor of Peirce.

Drop off items in the office on Tues. April 25 or Wed. April 26 by 3pm.

All money raised will benefit Peirce Arts Programs!

Questions contact: Michelle Platts at michelle@tacboard.com

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4EA5A92EA3F85-bake

Thank you to Michael & Louise Roper for hosting Peirce Day at Hopleaf on Sunday, April 16th. $15,000 was raised to support the students and staff at Peirce!

Principal Zaimi received the SY24 Peirce Budget from CPS on Wednesday, April 19th. The Local School Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, May 1st at 9:00am virtually in order to review and vote on the budget.

Meeting Agenda

Meeting Link

We approach uncertainty with forethought and determination; we work independently and cooperatively to explore new ideas and innovative strategies. We are resourceful and resilient in the face of challenges and change.

What can you do at home???

• If your child is feeling uneasy about trying something, encourage them to attempt it and have them reflect on how it felt.
• Set short term goals. Consider activities that push your child out of their comfort zone. Encourage them to offer their opinion, spend time learning a new activity, try a different food, learn a new game or even to spend time with someone they don't usually spend time with.
• Explain the difference between being a risk-taker (trying new things) and engaging in dangerous activities.
• Ask, "What's the hard part?" to identify the challenge and brainstorm ways to fix it.
• Click on the link for more suggestions https://biglifejournal.com/blogs/blog/activities-grit-resilience-children

Animated Short Films to watch together

Animated short films are an excellent resource for discussing risk-taking with your child. Short films are found to increase motivation through their engaging topics, visual nature and ability to evoke emotion. They make you want to laugh and cry which provides an unique opportunity for thoughtful discussion and reflection. The lack of spoken language allows these films to be accessible to all learners.

Below are three short films that allow for powerful conversation and thinking. Start with these questions to provoke thinking before viewing:

• What is the connection between risk-taking and creativity?
• How do we know we are really taking a risk?
• What's the difference between positive and negative risk-taking?

The Potter by Josh Burton

https://vimeo.com/2676617

Piper

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPuRBiBCxyk

Soar by Alyce Tzue via The CGBros

https://youtu.be/UUlaseGrkLc

PDF of Picture

• Family Handbook
  
• PK Handbook
• Specials Schedule - see when your child will have Art, Dance, Drama, Music, PE & Spanish
• Meal Viewer (English | Spanish)
• Booklist
• Accommodations for Meetings (Right side)

If you hear about harm that has happened in the school community, you can report in a variety of ways:

1. Contact any school administrator - contact information found on the staff directory
2. Incident Reporting Form
3. Suggestion Box
4. Report to CPS directly

Peirce Google Calendar

CPS Calendar

April

22nd Peirce Service Organization Yard Sale at St. Gregory

22nd Andersonville Chamber of Commerce Resource Fair at Peirce

26th Celebracion de Arte, 4:00 - 6:00pm

27th Parent Basketball League, 6:00pm

28th Dia del Nino School Wide Celebration

May

1st-5th Teacher Appreciation Week

1st LSC Special Budget Meeting, 9:00am Virtually

2nd Racial Equity Parent Group Meeting, 7:45pm

4th After School Musical Performance, 6:30pm

4th Equity Team Meeting, 7:00pm

5th After School Musical Performance, 4:00pm

5th Parent Basketball League, 6:00pm

9th Friends of Peirce Meeting, 6:30pm

11th Peirce Service Organization Meeting, 8:15am

12th Move A Thon

12th Parent Basketball League, 6:00pm

19th Move A Thon Rain Date

19th Parent Basketball League, 6:00pm

23rd New Family Orientation, 9:00am

23rd 5th/6th Sports Banquet, 5:00pm

24th 7th/8th Sports Banquet, 5:00pm

25th Local School Council Meeting, 6:00pm

26th Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast, 8:30am

26th Parent Basketball League, 6:00pm

29th No School - Memorial Day

June

1st Equity Committee Meeting, 7:00pm

2nd Parent Basketball League, 6:00pm

2nd 8th Grade Graduation

6th Racial Equity Parent Group Meeting, 7:45pm

7th Last Day of School

7th Kindergarten Sing, 9:00am

June 26th - July 28th Summer Program, TBA

July

13th LSC Organizational Meeting, 6:00pm

August

17th Back to School Festival & Meet your teacher, 3:00 - 5:00pm

17th New Family Orientation, 3:00pm

21st First Day of School, 8:00am

CPS Calendar for SY24

Email: lzaimi@cps.edu
Website: peirce.cps.edu
Location: 1423 W Bryn Mawr Chicago, IL
Phone: 773-534-2440
Facebook: facebook.com/peircecps