I am so looking forward to seeing you all this week! I love hearing what you did over the summer and seeing all of our Minnows, Barracudas, and Sharks! Swim on in!
Our monthly newsletters are one of the ways we communicate with you. After this one, they will be much shorter with just brief newsworthy notes. We welcome your feedback at any time. Send an e-mail, drop a note in the PEDP wall basket or my inbox, or stop in to see us!
Another great way to get info about upcoming events, classes, field trips, etc. is to look on our website, www.peirceedp.com. Nancy keeps it up to date with all the latest information.
First and foremost, let me introduce our incredible staff! Our Staff are referred to by the children as “Miss” or “Mr.” with their first name. For example, I am Miss Kathy to the children. Staff members agree that this sets the tone for a certain level of respect.
| Name | Position | Year at PEDP | Program & Days |
| Sena Agbleze | Teacher | First! | Sharks M-F |
| Rachel Bastarache | Sharks Coordinator | 18th | Early Birds TUTH
Sharks M-F |
| Courtney Broaddus | Teacher | 3rd | Early Birds MWTH
Minnows M-F |
| Dana Coughlin | Teacher | First! | Barracudas TU |
| Laurie Docknevich | Teacher | 4th | Minnows M
Sharks TU |
| Nancy Holly | Administrative Asst.
EB Teacher |
7th | Administration M-F Early Birds MWF |
| Dylan Kelley | Teacher | 3rd | Barracudas M-F |
| Emily Kulick | Teacher | First! | Barracudas TU |
| Pablo Lebret | Teacher | 2nd | Sharks M-F |
| Kathy Lynnes | Executive Director | 36th | Administration M-F
Early Birds TUF |
| Joanne Malouf | Asst. Director
Barracudas Coordinator |
31st | Early Birds TUTH
Barracudas M-F |
| Laurie Pedzewick | Teacher | 13th | Minnows M-F |
| Kim Ryan | Minnows Coordinator | 20th | Minnows M-TH |
| Deb Wyler | Teacher | 4th | Minnows TUWTH |
| Carol Yourman | Teacher | 3rd | Barracudas M-F |
We really value the experience our returning staff provides but also welcome the fresh perspective we gain from our new team members! When picking up, you should plan to have a photo ID with you in case you are asked by the staff. It takes a while to learn all your names!
Gail Shaheen is the Program’s bookkeeper. She works offsite but you’ll see her name on a lot of paperwork!
We have 137 children currently enrolled in the program and we have space for several more so if you know someone who might be interested, tell them to give me a call ASAP!
The Program’s Board of Directors for 2019-20 is listed below:
Jeremy Bond, Member
Roli Kumar-Choudhury, Co-President
Marie-Jo Dumoulin, Member
Jennifer Hartzog, Member
Carrie Lubitz, Co-President
Gary Manis, Secretary
Maura Mitchell, Member
Charlotte Stafford, Vice President
Neil Yonker, Treasurer
All parents are welcome to attend Board meetings held monthly in the evening.
CURRICULUM
After some brainstorming and lively discussion last June, the staff chose several themes which will be the focus of many activities throughout the year. These planned activities help to make the Program interesting, educational, and fun. During September, our theme will be Fairy Tales.
CLASSES
We have planned several classes this year. Rachel and Courtney will be emailing this week with more information about them including: when they will be held, cost and how to enroll.
WE LISTEN!
Last year, we conducted a parent survey and got some great feedback. Many of you wanted us to open earlier and stay open later. We are! The Early Bird program now opens at 7:15 AM and all of our afternoon programs are open until 6:30 PM.
REQUESTS AND REMINDERS FOR ALL PARENTS…
- Our snack schedule is always posted (three weeks at a time) on the front of our refrigerator by the PEDP office. Feel free to take a peek at it whenever you wish.
- Tuition payments are now overdue! If yours is not in yet, please contact Nancy. Note that we charge a $25 late fee for all tuition payments that are over one week late.
- Please enter and exit the Program from our door (#4) on the side of the school.
- Do not drive up the driveway (no, not even part way) that leads to our entrance. Children and staff are crossing this pavement constantly and their safety is at stake.
- The Early Birds program ($15 per day) and Extra Hours ($12 per hour) are available to all families when needed. Just ask!
- Remember that you must notify PEDP whenever your child will not be attending for the day. You may do this in person, by phone (617-332-5881), in writing, or via e-mail: kids@peirceedp.com. There is a calling fee of $25 if the staff need to make phone calls to find out where your child is at attendance time.
- Please collect the following for us: Empty ink/toner cartridges. These add up to extra cash for our Program!
- Take two minutes to register with Amazon Smileand choose Peirce Extended Day Programas your chosen organization. Now BOOKMARK IT!Then when shopping on Amazon (through Amazon Smile), every time you make a purchase, Amazon donates a percentage of it to us! It’s so easy!
EARLY RELEASE DAY: Thursday, September 26TH
NO SCHOOL OR PEDP: Monday, September 30th(Rosh Hashanah)
I know that this is a lot of information. Trust me, your children are getting even more! If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to ask. Again, welcome! I look forward to meeting and talking with each of you and getting to know your children.
Saying goodbye to summer,
Kathy
