PEDP Newsletter November 2019

Here’s what’s happening in November…

November Theme: Crafting for the Fair!

Staffing:

  • The Sharks welcome Nick Szulwach!  Nick will be working Monday – Friday with the fourth and fifth graders.
  • The Tuesday Barracudas welcome Nicole Hassett, a student at Lasell.  Emily Kulick, a Tuesday Barracuda teacher and also a Lasell student, had a schedule change and is no longer available on Tuesdays.  We hope to have her sub in the future.

Classes:

  • Ski/Snowboard Program – Ski/Snowboard rental forms are due by November 8. Please see Rachel for the form. The pre-fit for renters is Tuesday, November 12 at 12:45 pm. Attendance at our informational meeting is REQUIRED for parents of children signing up for PEDP’s Ski/Snowboard program for the first time. Kathy will spend about 20 minutes going over how the program operates and there will be time for Q & A afterward.  This meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 19 at 5:30 pm. Payments for this class are due by December 2.
  • Kids Cooking Green – There are still spots available for this fun cooking class which runs from Tuesday, November 12 – December 17 (No class on December 3, the day of the Craft Fair)

Field Trips:

  • Adventurers (4/5) – Tuesday, November 5 – 5 Witts at Patriot Place in Foxboro
  • Barracuda (2/3) – Tuesday, November 5 – The EcoTarium in Worcester – Cost = $25 (Sign-up on the Jackrabbit Parent Portal)

Events:

  • Annual Holiday Craft Fair!– Tuesday, December 3 and Wednesday, December 4 (an Early Release Day). Watch for an email with more details later this month.

REQUESTS & REMINDERS FOR ALL PARENTS…

  • Please remember that you must notify PEDP prior to school dismissal 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.
  • All children should be bringing a water bottle with them to school EVERY day. Please make sure that they are labeled with your child’s name.
  • Let’s play it safe! DO NOT PARK IN THE DRIVEWAY to drop off or pick up your children.
  • The Early Birds program ($15 per day) and extra hours ($12 per hour) are available to all families when needed. Just ask!
  • Want to know when all the upcoming events are for the year?  Can’t remember how to log on to the Parent Portal?  Check out our website: peirceedp.com

NO SCHOOL OR PEDP:

  • Wednesday, November 27 – Early Bird Program ONLY – 12:00 PM Release – No Afternoon PEDP
  • Thursday, November 28 –29 (Thanksgiving Recess)

Happy Trick or Treating!

Joanne