Calling all Minnows (K-1), Barracudas (2-3), and Sharks (4-5)! Swim on into our reef!
While we have enjoyed the summer, we look forward to getting back into the fall routines, one of which is seeing all of you again! 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 email, give us a call or stop by 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/Ms” 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.
In addition to the group below, we welcome back a couple of college students, Dana Coughlin and Nicole Hassett, who will be subbing for our staff from time to time. Gail Shaheen is the Program’s bookkeeper. She works offsite but you’ll see her name on paperwork.
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!
| Name | Position | Year at PEDP | Program & Days |
| Rachel Bastarache | Sharks Coordinator | 20th | Early Birds W
Sharks M-F |
| Courtney Broaddus | Teacher | 5th | Early Birds MF
Minnows M-F |
| Laurie Docknevich | Teacher | 5th | Float TU
Sharks W |
| Tiana Garcia | Teacher | First! | Minnows M-TH |
| Nancy Holly | Administrative Asst.
EB Teacher |
9th | Administration MWTH Early Birds TUTH |
| Pablo Lebret | Teacher | 4th | Minnows M-F |
| Kathy Lynnes | Executive Director | 38th | Administration M-F
Early Birds F |
| Joanne Malouf | Asst. Director
Barracudas Coordinator |
33rd | Early Birds W
Barracudas M-TH Administration F |
| Laurie Pedzewick | Teacher | 14th | Barracudas M-F |
| Kim Ryan | Minnows Coordinator | 22nd | Minnows M-F |
| Michael Scofield | Teacher | First! | Barracudas M-F |
| Nick Szulwach | Teacher | 3rd | Sharks M-F |
| Deb Wyler | Teacher | 6th | Float W
Sharks TH |
We have 103 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 2021-22 is listed below:
Radhika Bhatia, Member
Roli Kumar-Choudhury, President
Marie-Jo Dumoulin, Member
Maura Mitchell, Secretary
Gary Schmirer, Vice President
Charlotte Stafford, Member
Emily Stephen, Member
Karthik Venkatesh, Member
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 is Big and Little. Intriguing, isn’t it?
CLASSES and FIELD TRIPS
We are planning to have some this year! We’ll be taking advantage of the outdoors as much as possible. Stay tuned for details about when they will be held, cost and how to enroll.
BAKE SALE!
It’s looking like it’s going to be great weather Friday for the Back-to-School Picnic! Be sure to stop by our Bake Sale table and pick up some dessert for that night or the weekend! There will be cupcakes, brownies, cookies, and more! And if baking is your thing and you’ve got some time, email me to make a donation to the sale.
REQUESTS AND REMINDERS FOR ALL PARENTS…
- Our snack schedule is always created three weeks at a time. Feel free to ask us if you’d like to see a copy of it.
- Payments: Note that we charge a $25 late fee for all payments that are over one week late.
- Please pick up from the Program at 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 ($12 per day) and Extra Hours ($12 per hour) are available to all families as space allows. 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 email. 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.
- Take two minutes to register with Amazon Smile and choose Peirce Extended Day Program as 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!
NO SCHOOL OR PEDP: Thursday, September 16th (Yom Kippur)
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
