GROSSE POINTE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM APRIL 2014 PIERCE … · 2014-04-01 · GROSSE POINTE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM PIERCE POINTER Pierce Middle School 15430 Kercheval Grosse Pointe Park,

GROSSE POINTE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

PIERCE POINTER

Pierce Middle School 15430 Kercheval Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 313.432.4700 Attendance Line 313.432.4701

www.gpschools.org

APRIL

IMPORTANT DATES TO

REMEMBER

Friday, April 4 3rd Quarter Ends

Tuesday, April 15 Report Cards

Distributed

Tuesday, April 15 PTO Meeting

6:30 PM Rm. 129

Thursday, April 17 Spring Break

Begins at End of Day

Monday, April 28 Classes Resume

Late Start 9:05 AM

“Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you help them

to become what they are capable of being.”

- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

1749 - 1832

Dear Pierce Parents, In mid-March our 7th and 8th grade students participated in the ACT/EXPLORE assessment. The results from this assessment will be received in late April. Once we have them in hand, you will be invited to attend an informational meeting that will help you interpret your child's ACT/EXPLORE Score Report. This meeting is sched-uled for Thursday, May 15

th at 6:30pm in our Pierce auditorium.

The report will provide information about your child's knowledge, skills, interests and plans. This information can be valuable as high school coursework approaches and you begin to think about col-lege. Your child's report will tell you how they performed on the as-sessments and how their scores compare to those of other students across the nation, Michigan, our Grosse Pointe middle schools and Pierce. Perhaps the most valuable aspect of this score report describes the skills and knowledge already acquired. You'll also see some ideas and suggestions for improving in the subject areas of Reading, Math, English and Science. These suggestions are based on the scores. The actual test booklet will also be provided to those at-tending. If you are unable to make this meeting, your child's report scores will be provided the next day for them to take home. Those unable to attend the meeting can also request a test booklet by e-mailing your child's counselor for a copy. Thank you for taking an active role in your child's education.

APRIL 2014

LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Also in April, a pilot of the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) will be administered to our seventh graders in math only, and is strictly a practice assessment. This on-line assessment may be taking the place of the MEAP in the Spring 0f 2015 or it may be delayed. This deci-sion is one that the Michigan Department of Education has yet to finalize. We just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to expose our students to some of the nuances as-sociated with this new on-line experience. The SBA will connect to the Common Core State Standards that our state has adopted. We applied to take this test at each grade level in math and English Language Arts. With the volume of pilots occurring throughout the state we feel fortunate to be chosen for this one. If you have questions about the SBA, they can be directed to Pierce administrators, Judy Gaffrey or Gary Buslepp. Our annual literary and art magazine, Inklings, has been recognized and awarded a Silver Crown Award by the Columbia Scholastic Press Association. Congratulations to advisor Geneva Scully and her staff of talented student editors and artists. This year’s staff is excit-ed about their publication and hopes for similar success. More student awards will be earned in the months ahead. We hope to update them in the May edition of the Pierce Pointer. Also, please note on pages 10 and 11, we are very proud of our Scholastic Art and Writing, Ora-torical, and Spelling Bee medalists. Thank you to Susan Quinn, our English Language Arts Chair. Congratulations to Deanna Kado and Julie Schuetze! Both are Pierce moms and distin-guished volunteers who are among this year’s recipients, honored by the GPPSS Board of Education on Monday, April 28

th for their volunteer efforts across the district. We thank them

for their volunteer efforts and support. On behalf of the Pierce faculty and staff we wish you and your family a happy and healthy Spring Break 2014, Winter is clearly in our rear view mirror as we prepare for the home stretch and the fourth quarter. Sincerely,

Gary Buslepp Principal

LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL - continued

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The Grosse Pointe Public School System is committed to a policy of non-discrimination in relation to race, color, religion, or national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972); or handicap (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973). (See also Board Policy AC.) Grievance regulations are available for those who believe this policy has been abused."

FROM THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL’S DESK

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As always, I have a few discipline and policy reminders to share this month. Parents, please review our dress code with your student. The specifics of the dress code can be found in your student’s planner and have also been reprinted in this issue of the Pierce Pointer.

Basically, students must be modestly and appropriately dressed. Also, if you have an eighth grade student please review the eligibility requirements for participation in the end of the year activities. These eligibility requirements are based on student behavior and were sent home in a letter at the beginning of the year. If you need a copy, please contact the main of-fice.

Additionally, I need to remind everyone that, students who have an unexcused absence from Friday after school detention will be assigned an ISS for the first occurrence and an out of school separation for each subsequent occurrence. Finally, don’t forget to check your stu-dent’s signature card on a regular basis. The signature card is located in the front of the stu-dent planner and will give you a clear picture of your student’s daily conduct and help identify any areas in which he/she might be having trouble. Thank you for your support.

Sincerely,

Judith Gaffrey

Assistant Principal

COUNSELOR CORNER

Summer School

Summer school offers exceptional opportunities for students struggling with academics or certain content areas. Classes may also offer a refresher course for students wishing to learn more about a particular content area. Enrollment in each class is limited to provide many opportunities for personal instruction. Students enroll in classes designed for the grade that they will be entering in the fall. For example, in most cases, our current 8

th grad-

ers would take high school courses in summer school.

At the beginning of May, counselors will be gathering information from teachers to determine two things. One is which students need to attend summer school (Board Policy states that any student failing two quarters in the same subject should attend). The other is which stu-dents who, though not required, would benefit from strengthening their skills during the sum-mer session. More detailed information should be available on the Grosse Pointe Schools website and counselors will send out letters to the parents of the above categories of stu-dents by the end of May. If you have any questions about whether summer school would be a good choice for your child, please contact the appropriate counselor after we have had a chance to gather recommendations (mid-May).

Andrea Bolton 432.4716 Christine Cramer 432.4717

The Pierce Middle School community believes that standards of neatness, modesty, and ap-propriateness in clothing and accessories encourage an atmosphere conducive to learning, work, and orderliness. Adherence to the dress code is expected of all students. Parents should assist the school in implementing these standards by sending students to school each day appropriately dressed and well groomed for the school setting.

Determination of appropriate dress is made by the administration. However, any faculty member may question whether attire is acceptable and direct a student to the office.

1. Clothing should be clean and in good repair; undergarments may not be visible. Jeans may not have holes or rips.

2. Students may wear slacks, jeans, skirts or shorts to school. A Waistbands of pants or skirts may not be rolled down so midriff is showing. B. Shorts may be no shorter than fingertip length. C. Pants must be the appropriate size and worn so that underwear cannot be seen.

Belts are recommended. D. No pajama or snap pants E. Skirts and dresses cannot be shorter than 5” above the knee – measured from

the middle of kneecap to hem of skirt

3. Slits in skirts or dresses may not be revealing

4. Shirts and blouses must be the appropriate size; undershirts, revealing necklines, low-cut, see-through or bare midriff blouses are not permitted. Sleeveless shirts must be at least 2 fingers in width at the shoulders

5. Clothing with alcohol, cigarette, drug, violence, sexual or other inappropriate messages or symbols is not allowed.

6. Shoes are to be worn at all times in school. Bedroom slippers are not allowed.

7. Outerwear (such as jackets) should be removed prior to class; head coverings (hats, caps, hoods, etc.) are not worn in the building. Sunglasses are not permitted to be worn indoors.

8. No chains, wallet chains, spike jewelry or other dangerous ac-cessories may be worn.

9. For safety reasons, backpacks/book bags may be carried to and from school but must be stored in lockers during the school day.

Students in violation will be given a signature and expected to

change clothes. Inappropriately dressed students will remain in the

office until appropriate clothing is brought from home.

Repeat offense(s) will result in the assignment of detentions or oth-

er consequences determined by administration.

STUDENT DRESS CODE

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Spring may be struggling with breaking Jack Frost’s chokehold on the seasons, but the Pierce PTO cannot be stopped. March was PACKED with activities designed to revitalize and renew and bring parents, staff, and students alike together after a LONG winter!

Pierce Progressive Dinner – Chairs Michelle Balconi and Cindi Portwood send out huge and heartfelt THANK YOUs to the Cullen family, Cabbage Patch Cafe and Pierce parents Mark and Sheri Rieth of Atwater in the Park for the unbelievable commitment and support with this year's Pierce Progressive Dinner. Please also thank the host families who opened their homes and many of who kept saying "yes" at our requests for more and more and more seats so that we could welcome all who wanted to attend: Bearse, Berger, Buhl, Cornell, Erickson, Hensien, Hurley, Jackman, Johnson, Keane, Klepp, Kline, Korejwo, Kurta, Muawad, Mul-cahy and Stackpoole. We hosted more than 170 people this year - the largest group we've ever worked with - love our Pierce families!! Thanks also to Woods Wholesale Wine and Hotz Catering for the wine glasses. They were a pleasure to work with and accommodated our last minute requests with ease. Thanks to Ed Jackman and Hungry Howies for handling the pizzas delivered at Atwater. And we are very grateful to Rick Portwood and Display Group for providing and delivering tables and bar stools to Atwater, which will have their own beautiful ones soon.

I know I speak for all of us who attended when I say an enormous round of applause is due to our amazing organizers – Michelle Balconi and Cindi Portwood! You graciously took on location challenges, overwhelm-ing numbers and late responders (sadly including the PTO Prez) and found a place for everyone interested.

SUPER Fun Night! – I am ever grateful to our Class Advisors who put together these great events for our kids! Specifically, for this biggest one of the year, thank you to Michele Bauer, Sara Fischer Hodges, and Amy Gra-ham. Thank you to all the parent volunteers and staff who helped to make Super Fun Night, SUPER FUN for all the many Pierce kids. Every year we worry that we will not have enough volunteers and every year Pierce parents step in, sacrificing their hard-earned Friday night to make it all possible. Michele, Sara and Amy would like to thank: Melanie and Eric Berger, Courtney Bocci, Sarah Bowe, Wendy Bruetsch, Laurie Burgoyne, Margaret Coffman, Chris Crader, Tracy Craig, Nancy DeGrand, Katie Ecclestone, Tory and Jean-nie Jones, Ken Korejwo, Renee Palazzolo, Jessie Schenk, Helen Srebernak, Sandy Srodawa, Susan Trudeau, Zelka Trifunovic

Staff Appreciation Luncheon – Thank you to Sarah Monahan and her committee volunteers, who offered a fabulous spread to thank our teachers and staff for the wonderful job they do year round. The luncheon, if you have not had a chance to donate to it, occurs during Parent-Teacher Conferences in the Spring. Next year it will be expanded to include the Fall Conferences as well. Sarah’s committee is also responsible for providing baked goods and other treats for the staff once per month. If you are interested in donating, con-tact Sarah!

2014-15 Pierce PTO Board – There are just a few spots left on next year’s Board and Chairpersons but they are very important ones! PTO runs smoothest and parents are more engaged if we have involvement from parents from all over the community. It is our goal to make sure each “feeder” elementary has strong repre-sentation. You can make a BIG impact with a SMALL amount of service. If you are interested in volunteer-ing for the Board or just want to learn more, please contact Katie Ecclestone at [email protected] .

Buffalo Wild Wings Fundraiser – While this was not a PTO fundraiser, who cannot appreciate any oppor-tunity to raise money for our auditorium? Thank you to all of you who participated in any way on March 26th!

Next PTO Meeting – Tuesday, April 15 at 6:30pm in the Pierce Library All parents are welcome to join us and we would love to have you there!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me. Kim Clexton, Pierce PTO President [email protected] 313-319-8195

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PTO POINTS

COLUMBIA SCHOLASTIC PRESS ASSOCIATION CSPA is an international student press association, founded in 1925, whose goal is

to unite student journalists and faculty advisers at schools and colleges through edu-cational conferences, idea exchanges, textbooks, critiques and award programs.

NEW YORK, NY - The Columbia Scholastic Press Association announced its top awards for scho-lastic publications at the 90th annual Scholastic Convention. This year a total of 1,236 digital, newspapers, magazines and yearbooks published during the 2012-2013 academic year were eligible for judging in the 2014 Crown Awards Program. All entries were judged at Columbia University from December 14-16, 2013 by the Board of Crown Judges. Both print and digital publications were judged on writing/editing, design, content, concept, photog-raphy, art and graphics. This year CSPA judged digital only, print magazine, print newspaper and print yearbook as well as - hybrid, a membership classified as a publication that works to combine their digital and print publications as one. While most hybrids grew from print newspapers that added digital platforms, several magazines became hybrids too. CSPA created the hybrid membership as a response to publications moving from print to pixels. The Awards Convocation for Scholastic Crown recipients took place during the 90th Scholastic Convention, on Friday, March 21, 2014 at Columbia University in New York City. Edmund J. Sullivan, executive director of the CSPA, will present plaques to those winners attend-ing the Convention. Remaining awards will be mailed beginning April 1st. The CSPA is an international student press association uniting student journalists and faculty ad-visers at schools and colleges through educational conferences, idea exchanges and award pro-grams. Owned and operated by Columbia University since 1925, the CSPA offers three major ser-vices: 1-annual competitions and awards for members, including the Crown Awards, 2-planning two conventions (one national, one regional) and a week-long summer workshop at Columbia, plus 3-small press publishing activities to support magazine articles published as part of its website and an annual Awards DVD. The judging panel included: Jenny Dial, Houston Chronicle MBA beat writer; Houston, TX; Nancy Hastings, retired adviser, Highland, IN; Bobby Hawthorne, author and writing instructor, Austin, TX; Jamie Miles, assistant managing editor, New York, NY; Mark Murray, coordinator of technology systems, Arlington Independent School District, Arlington, TX; Cheryl Pell retired journalism profes-sor, East Lansing, MI; Cederic Victor, art director and arts instructor, New York, NY; C. Bruce Wat-terson, education consultant, Rome, GA; Randy Yeip, graphics editor, New York, NY; Kathleen Zwiebel, retired adviser, Pottsville, PA.

*2014 - Awards For Student Work Crown Awards - Scholastic Recipients Middle School Magazine Silver Crown: Inklings, Pierce Middle School, Grosse Pointe Park, MI.

LITERARY AWARD

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NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY

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SOCIAL STUDIES OLYMPIAD

Many talented Pierce students are competing in this year's Social Studies Olympiad. There are both off-site and on-site events. We are anxiously awaiting the judging of the off site categories we are competing in so send a good luck wish to the following candidates:

Trinity D- political cartoons analysis

Lauren S- Graphic Design

Matt C, Simon C, Joelle R- Digital Photography Ryan T- poetry

We'll keep you posted.

Additionally the following students will compete in on-site events at the Michigan Social Studies Olympiad on Saturday May 3rd at Utica High School.

Pierce is the reigning gold medalist in Quizbowl and we hope to repeat that victory. This year's team is : Captain Liam W- who returns to lead the team and is 2013 gold medalist, Blake S-8th, Beth S-8 and Billy B-7

The 2013 Silver Medal Drama Original Script team returns and will attempt to capture the gold medal. Drama Team- All 8th graders: Gwyneth R, Helena P, Julia R, Haley M, Phelan J, Mollie D, Ellie C, Muriel S, Kathryn C, Allison G

Pierce is the reigning gold medalist in the Rap category and hopes to repeat that win this year with the 8th grade team of Rockim W and LaShun O - 2013 gold medalist.

In the category of Historical Monologue Ponette R - 2013 Silver Medalist, will compete this year as and Amy S 6th- will portray Susan B Anthony.

All of the students work under the direction of Jeannie Brousseau, the Social Studies Dept. Chair, and Tim Degrand-7, Student Coach.

EIGHTH GRADE INDUCTEES

SEVENTH GRADE INDUCTEES

The John D. Pierce National Junior Honor Society Winter 2014 Induction Ceremony was held on March 11, 2014. Please join us in congratulating these new members.

Sean Miller

Evelyn Pacifici

Raleigh Cerre

Rachel Cline

Sydney Dugan

Kiyla Jones

Falon Jones

Jacob Martin

Edward Kotula

Fazal Rahman

Nick Remelius

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This year, Spring Break begins

At the End of the school day Thursday,

April 17, 2014. School Resumes

with a Late Start on Monday, April 28, 2014

SPRING BREAK

ATTENTION 8TH GRADE STUDENTS

All 8th grade students should turn in baby pictures for the end of the year slide show to Mrs.

Stackpoole in 111. They will be shown on the last day of school in June. Please have them in an envelope with the students’ names on the envelope and the back of each pic-ture. They will not be returned until the end of May. Also, ANY students with pictures from events from this school year are encouraged to turn in a hard copy to Mrs. Stackpoole in an envelope with their name on it to be returned, or e-mail digital shots to: [email protected]

The periodic distribution of non-school related written materials does not constitute an endorsement by the School System of those

materials or of the groups sponsoring them.

Congratulations to the Pierce 7/8 Grade Band and 7/8 Orchestra who competed in the MSBOA District XVI Band & Orchestra Festival at Chippewa Valley High School on Friday, March 7 and at Clawson High School on Saturday, March 8. The Pierce 7/8 Orchestra earned straight First Division ratings in both performance and sight-reading. Congratulations Pierce 7/8 Band & Orchestra members!

MUSIC NOTES

2nd

ANNUAL GAME DAY & WELLNESS CELEBRATION

Who is invited? All 7th & 8

th graders who took P.E. during the 2013-2014 school year

(1st or 2

nd semester)

When will it be held? During the entire morning of Friday, May 16th

What will it involve? *Breakfast, games, contests, raffle, and much more!!

ATTENTION FAMILIES…

If you would like to contribute to this event, please contact Mrs. Allan at [email protected]

Two ways to help: 1. Donate a food/beverage item

2. Donate a raffle item (i.e. sports item, gift card, jersey)

1891 Basketball – The “Original” Game

During our ‘March Madness’ basketball unit, students learned about the origin of the game of basketball. They then played using the 13 original rules made by its inventor, Dr. James Naismith. He invented basketball after being given the task, by his supervisor, to create a game for students to play inside, during the cold winter months. Naismith combined some

of the rules of soccer, football, and hockey. He attached peach baskets to the balconies and used a soccer ball as the first ‘basketball’. It was strictly a passing game, at that time, since the soccer balls were heavy and did not bounce well. Throughout the years, rules continued

to change & it became an Olympic sport in 1936. Here at Pierce, we also used bushel bas-kets and a soccer ball. It was a new, fun experience!

PHYSICAL EDUCATION NEWS

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PIERCE TRACK

The 2013 - 2014 Pierce track season is about to begin! The track team is open to 7

th and 8

th grade students only. The

first practice is scheduled for April 7, 2014. Sports physicals and emergency cards must be turned in before the first day of practice. If you have any questions, please contact:

[email protected].

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SCHOLASTIC ART AND WRITING AWARDS

The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Region At-large Midwest Affiliate (RALMW) with

the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers announced in January that several Pierce

students were among the award winning talented artists and writers in grades 7-12

from the RALMW who submitted over 3100 art entries and 1500 writing entries to the

2014 competition. All Gold Key award winning work is automatically forwarded to the

national office for adjudication at the national level. National Medalists will be

announced on March 17th.

8th Grade Awards: Teacher: Susan Quinn

Ryan T. earned an award of Gold Key for Goodbye.

Ryan T. earned an award of Silver Key for Sister Sanchez.

Muriel S. earned an award of Gold Key for Broken In.

Muriel S. earned an award of Silver Key for Harriet: A Gem.

Natasha V. earned an award of Silver Key for Mr. Gus.

William L. earned an award of Silver Key for The Sound.

Maxwell S. earned an award of Silver Key for My Dad.

Samantha S. earned an award of Silver Key for Max.

Mollie D. earned an award of Silver Key for Ambition.

Colin M. earned an award of Honorable Mention for Olivine Pools.

Julia R. earned an award of Honorable Mention for Morning.

Helena P. earned an award of Honorable Mention for Night.

Lindsay D. earned an award of Honorable Mention for The Wonders Of Nature.

7th Grade Awards: Teacher: Geneva Scully

Helen D. earned an award of Honorable Mention for The Wonderful Win Of 2013.

Joelle R. earned an award of Honorable Mention for Destination Imagine That.

Maria B. earned an award of Honorable Mention for Three Word Rule.

On March 20th, 8

th Graders:

Peter L., Conor G., Liam W., Amelia A., Phelan J., Ellie C., Ponette R., Gwyn-eth R., and Julia R. com-peted in the annual Lakeshore Optimist Orator-ical Contest.

After a month of prepara-tion these students pre-sented a 5 minute speech on “How My Passions Impact the World”.

When the competition was over, Pierce students were the overall champions with the winning GOLD MEDALS being awarded to both Julia R. in the Girls’ Competition and Peter L. in the Boys’ Competition.

Both Pierce Students will now move on to the Re-gional Competition on April 12

th at the Lakeland

Manor. We wish them luck as they aim for the State Competition in May.

Congratulations to everyone who participated for all of your hard work! You did a phenomenal job! - Mrs. Susan Quinn

LAKESHORE OPTIMIST ORATORICAL CONTEST

SPELLING BEE

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On March 8th Pierce 8

th grader and school Spelling Bee Champion,

Liam Walsh, competed in the Detroit News/Scripps Spelling Bee held at the Charles H. Wright Museum in Detroit. After practicing for many weeks, Liam finished a VERY close 2

nd Place/Runner up to

the winner of the Spelling Bee who will travel to Washington DC for the National Spelling Bee in May. Pierce is very proud of Liam and his amazing accomplishment!

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PTO Fundraising, the Easy Way!

LABELS FOR EDUCATION: Pierce can earn all kinds of educational supplies, including classroom

supplies and sports equipment. A list of the participating products can be found at this link:

http://www.labelsforeducation.com/Earn-Points/Participating-Products. Points can be submitted

in the office any time!

Boxtops For Education: Save your Boxtops! Submit them in the office any time.

Target: Target will donate up to 1% of your qualifying Target REDcard (either Visa or debit) to Pierce.

Visit http://www.target.com/redcard/benefits-target-rewards and click on Take Charge of Education to

enroll. So far, 29 families have designated Pierce, and we have earned $350.00!

KROGER: Still time to enroll your Kroger Plus card to donate a portion of your qualifying purchases

to Pierce! Visit http://www.kroger.com to enroll your Kroger Plus card and select Pierce under the

Community Rewards tab.

Coke Rewards: Coke sponsors special incentives for schools. Submit your Coke Points (not pulltabs) in

the office to help Pierce earn supplies!

Toner/Ink Cartridge Return: Bring your empty ink and toner cartridges to Pierce for return for rewards at Sta-

ples. Don’t forget to check if your employer simply discards them-save them from a landfill and help earn school

supplies for Pierce! Collection box under the stairs.

Get your Grosse Pointe Merchant Discount Card Just in time for spring!

Discounts at 33 of your favorite Grosse Pointe businesses:

And Many More!

Only $10.00!

$6.00 of your purchase supports the Pierce PTO and Pierce students.

On sale now. Watch for them at Pierce events or call Susan T. at 313-599-5098 to get yours.

Delivery available!

PTO FUNDRAISING!

Pierce’s 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Destination Imagination teams are all headed to the state DI competition on April 5, 2013, at CMU in Mt. Pleasant, MI. The 6th grade Guacamole Gladia-tors placed 2nd in the fine arts category at the regional competition and includes Joey A, Elaina C, Nick C, Andrew C, Alex P, Kylie S, and Danielle V. The 7th grade Pepper Penguins placed 3rd in the improv category at the regional competi-tion. The team includes Billy B., Jacob B., Natalie L., Joelle R., Kristina R., and Megan V. The 8th grade team, The Swashbuckling Fluffy McMuffins, placed 3rd in the high school im-prov category. Team members include Carl G, Mary H, Natalia S, and Edward S. The team was required to compete at the high school level because two of their team members are in 9th grade.

Thank you for your support of the Pierce DI teams!

- Kristin Beardslee

DESTINATION IMAGINATION

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IEP’s DO Go to

College!

Post High School Information Night

For parents of students receiving special education programs and services or those with 504 plans.

Where: Brownell Middle School, 260 Chalfonte Multi-Purpose Room When: Wednesday, April 9th from 5 – 6:30pm

Learn more about options for graduation and beyond.

Meet representatives from local community colleges. Get information from Michigan Rehabilitation Service and The Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority (formally known as Community Mental Health)

Have your questions answered.

For More Information Contact:

Shannon Holmes [email protected], 432-3301

Meaghan O’Brien Post, Autism Consultant [email protected], 432-5352

Susan Fell, Brownell/Parcells School Social Worker, [email protected], 432-3916

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For over 40 years the Grosse Pointe North Parents’ Club has teamed up with the Grosse Pointe Wood’s Beautification Advisory Commission for an annual Flower Sale. The sales from this event support funding GPN scholarships and stu-dent enrichment activities, as well as the Grosse Pointe Woods’ beautification programs and plantings throughout the City. This year the event is scheduled for Friday, May 9 at 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, May 10 at 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in front lawn of the Grosse Pointe Woods’ City Hall.

Can’t make the sale dates? Pre-order forms are available at the Grosse Pointe Woods City Hall and Community,

on line at gpwmi.us, On the high school’s Northern Lights newsletter site at: gpschools.schoolwires.net/gpnorth. The pre-order deadline is May 10, and the plants are delivered on May 16. Payment for

pre-orders can be made by check or with PayPal.

ANNUAL FLOWER SALE

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STILL TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR THE WASHINGTON D.C. TRIP!

Pierce Middle School - 8th Grade - Washington D. C.

An Educational Adventure of a Lifetime!

November 5-8, 2014

The trip begins early

Wednesday morning No-

vember 5. We arrive in

Washington D. C. in the late

afternoon. We tour Wednes-

day night, all day Thursday

and all day Friday. After

dinner Friday we begin our

trip back to Grosse Pointe

and arrive at 6:00AM Satur-

day morning.

The all inclusive Cost is $529 This is the same price as last.

Registration: Go to the

Corporate Travel Web page :

www.ctscentral.net Book trip on line button

TRIP CODE: 10561

GROUP CODE : 5155

Questions:

[email protected] 8th grade—Social Studies

Teacher

Trip Includes

Deluxe motor coach with DVD player

and bathroom

All food provided

Professional Licensed Tour guide

Deluxe Accommodations: Courtyard

Pentagon South, Alexandria, VA

Highlights Include

Arlington Cemetery, Laying a Wreath at

the Tomb of he Unknown Soldier, Ken-

nedy grave site, Columbia and Challeng-

er Space Shuttle Memorial, USS Maine

Memorial, Joe Louis Memorial, Air Force

Memorial, Pentagon Memorial/911 Me-

morial, National Cathedral, Jefferson

Memorial, Vietnam Memorial, FDR Me-

morial, Iwo Jima Memorial, Korean Me-

morial, WWII Memorial, Red Coat Tour

of THE CAPITOL, White House, Library

of Congress, Supreme Court, National

Archives, Washington Monument, Mt.

Vernon