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The Panther Pause
May 14th, 2024
Boise, Idaho 83714
Phone: (208)854-5880
Fax: (208)854-5881
Visit Pierce Park's website at: https://piercepark.boiseschools.org/
Follow on Instagram: pierceparkelementary
MK Ekins, Counselor mk.ekins@boiseschools.org
Kyra Black, Administrative Assistant kyra.black@boiseschools.org
Pierce Park PTO Email: pierceparkpto@gmail.com
Pierce Park PTO Facebook: Pierce Park Elementary PTO
Pierce Park PTO Instagram: pierceparkpto
Pierce Park's Student Handbook
Pierce Park's Emergency Response Procedures
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I want to thank the PTO for a successful color run. The PTO has purchased a yearbook for every student.
What an amazing year it has been! Thank you for sharing your children with us. We are wrapping up the school year with field day tomorrow. It is also an early release at 1:15 PM. Please refer to the calendar below for further information.
You will receive a an email regarding class placement in August.
We hope you have a wonder summer.
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Not Feeling Well?
Follow Illness Procedure
Staying home when a person has symptoms of illness protects the school community by preventing the spread of illness and allows the person experiencing symptoms of illness the opportunity to rest and recover. If you're not feeling well, please follow the Boise School District Illness Procedure before entering any school or workplace.
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NEW BUS LOCATOR APP!
Durham is launching a new BusZone app for parents to see the location of their student's bus. The app is ready for use and will become the source of Durham's late bus notifications beginning Monday, February 5th. Parents will have the next couple of weeks to transition to the new app. The current Durham Bus Tracker App will be deactivated after Feb 16th.
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NEW Pre School at Pierce Park!
Morning Class:
8:45-11:30
Afternoon Class:
12:30-3:15
Requirements:
- Your child must have reached age 3 or 4 by September 1st
- Your child must attend at least 90% of the time.
- Your child must be independent in the bathroom.
- Parents must participate/help at school a minimum of 1 hour a week.
- The family must provide transportation to and from school.
Please see the forms below for more information. Enrollment will be based on first come first serve until each class is full.
Once we have received and approved your application for Pre School you will need to fill out enrollment forms in the office.
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May 13th - Kindergarten & 6th Grade Zoo Boise Field Trip
May 16th - Last Day of School - Preschool Only
May 17th -
Field Day!
Early Release Kindergarten-6th Grade @ 1:15
May 20th - Yearbook signing @ 2:15
May 21st - 4th Grade Bown House Field Trip
May 22nd - 6th Grade Swimming Field Trip
May 23rd - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Kindergarten-6th Grade! Early Release at 1:15!
Have a great summer!!
August 14th - 1st Day of School for the 2024/2025 School Year! Early Release at 1:15
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Get involved with the PTO!
Pierce Park’s PTO is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization (501c3 corporation). The PTO partners with the school to enhance our community by providing fun and educational experiences for the students and support and good will for the Pierce Park staff and families. There are no dues. If you have a child at Pierce Park, you are a member. The PTO does many things to support our students, staff and community.
PTO meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month in the Pierce Park Library from 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm. The next PTO meeting will be held on: August! Please email the PTO at pierceparkpto@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to join the email distribution list. (Find out more about all the great things that are happening at Pierce Park by joining our email list.) The linked September meeting notes include a committee sign up. Please consider signing up for one of the committees.
The 2023 2024 Pierce Park PTO Board:
- Rachel Wickstrom, President
- Tennyson Berty, Vice President
- Beth Edwards, Treasurer
- Kerri Treinen, Secretary
- Susannah Warr, Volunteer Sign-Up Coordinator
- Karyn Boersig, Teacher Representative
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Student and Family Assistance Program
Please click the buttons below for more information.
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We are Hiring!
NOW HIRING!
Come Serve With Us
Do you want to make a positive difference in a student's life? Currently, Boise School District has a number of open positions, including Special Education Paraprofessionals, Just for Kids Childcare Providers, Food & Nutrition Services, Title I Tutors, School Nurse, Health Technician, School Support Assistants, School Custodians, Sprinkler Irrigation System Repair Technician, Warehouse Delivery Driver, and more. Review our current job postings and apply online.
Substitutes Needed
Boise School District is seeking qualified individuals to fill our classified and certified substitute pool. We currently have openings and encourage you to apply online today!
Now Hiring Crossing Guards, Bus Drivers & Monitors
Our outside contractors have job openings for crossing guards, bus drivers and bus monitors. Learn more....
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Lost & Found
You can help us out by making sure your child's name is on the tags of their coats, sweatshirts, water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. This makes it easier for us to return lost items to the proper person.
Items that are not collected after 1 month will be donated to charity.
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SCHOOL BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FEES FOR 2023 2024
School meals were free for all students during the 2021 2022 school year. Congress has not extended these waivers for the 2023 2024 school year. Beginning in August, students will be charged for meals based upon their household benefit status.
If you think your household would qualify (eligibility guidelines) for free or reduced priced meals, you are encouraged to complete an online meal application. Applications will be available in early July 2023. Once determined, meal prices for 2023 2024 school year will be available on the District Food & Nutrition Services website.
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Spirit Wear Fridays!
PIERCE PARK's online store
Our annual Summer Sale starts next Tuesday, May 21st! Everything will be discounted 25% sitewide! It's a great fundraising opportunity and there will be exciting new product lines and designs!
The Pierce Park Summer Spirit Wear Sale starts on Tuesday! Choose from hundreds of designs and garments that are delivered to your home in days! You'll save 25% off the entire site! New product lines include Nike and Adidas! Shop at https://1stplace.sale/28166.
Important Links:
Pierce Park Spirit Wear Store Link:
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Camp Invent
Boise families - Summer camps are filling up! Have you reserved your child's spot for Camp Invention? Here are some promo codes for you to use:
$15 off code: SUM15 (use by 5/17/24)
$30 off each with 2 siblings code: SIBLING
$40 off each with 3 or more siblings code: SIBLING
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LOOK WHAT'S COOKING FOR SCHOOL BREAKFAST & LUNCH
- To contact the Pierce Park School kitchen call 208-854-5887 or email foodservice.piercepark@boiseschools.org