The air has changed and so have the leaves, a sure sign that fall is here!
PEDP NovWe’re excited to welcome Yvonne Emery, Karen Cullen, Carol Borges, and Isabella Ayalew to our PEDP team! Yvonne will be working with the Sharks on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Karen joins the Barracudas Tuesday – Friday and will help in the Minnows on Monday. Carol will work with the Sharks Wednesday and Thursdays and float between all programs on Tuesdays. Isabella will float on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Please introduce yourselves when you see them and check out our website, peirceedp.com, to learn more about our new staff.
After a discussion with PEDP’s Leadership Team (the three coordinators and Kathy) we have decided to make a switch. As of Monday, October 30th, Jamie will take over as the Barracuda coordinator and Joanne will be the Shark coordinator. We are confident the change will be smooth sailing without many ripples.
CURRICULUM THEME
We enjoyed the “Tree” theme this month. We’ve created paintings of trees, made leaf bowls, taken nature walks to identify the many trees in the neighborhood and even made trees from paper lunch bags.
November’s theme is “Crafting for the Fair”. This month we will be creating crafts for our Craft Fair in December. The kids will get to go shopping to purchase items for gifts or for themselves. This fun, annual event also serves as a community service project for our Program. Proceeds from the Craft Fair will be donated to the Northeast Animal Shelter. More information about the Craft Fair and the shelter will be sent later this month.
CLUBS
The Minnows had a great time in October doing clubs. They had fun being spies with Courtney, and making flip books with Laurie, pot holders with Lula, and gimp key chains with Deb B. The Barracudas and Sharks will have clubs later in the year.
CLASSES
Ski & Snowboard:
- The pre-fit for all renters is Wednesday, November 15that 12:30 pm. For children who are renting equipment, we will be asking you to complete your rental forms this coming week during your child’s dismissal from EDP so please allow extra time to do so.
- A mandatory Ski/Snowboard meeting for all families whose children are new to PEDP’s Ski/Snowboard program will take place Wednesday, November 15th at 7:30 pm. This will take place via Zoom. The link will be emailed to all families who need to attend this meeting.
- There are still a few spaces left in the Ski/Snowboard program for:
o Fifth graders that are experienced (i.e. able to go down any slopes at Nashoba confidently, safely, and ride the lift without an adult) and can OPT OUT of the lessons OR
o Children who are experienced snowboarders (i.e. able to snowboard on intermediate slopes and ride the lift without an adult). These children would be able to snowboard with a PEDP staff member during the lesson time but without formal instruction.
- Nashoba Valley waiver links will be emailed this week.
Golf:
- Golf continues Thursday afternoons. The last class is November 16th.
FIELD TRIPS
The Tuesday Barracudas (grades 2 & 3) have a field trip on November 7th, an early release day. They will be bowling at Ryan Family Amusements in Millis. They will leave at 1:15 and will return around 5:00. Cost is $25 per child. Sign up through the parent portal.
FUNDRAISING
Our Annual Giving Fund event is underway. Please consider making a financial contribution to support our Program. Any amount, large or small, can help us and, in return, help your children. This is also a perfect opportunity to use your donor advised funds and matching work contributions!
To donate* online, please click this link PEDP Annual Giving Fund
To donate by check, please make payable to: “PEDP” and mail to our address below.
DATES TO NOTE
- Tuesday, November 7 – Early Release, students dismissed at 12:10 pm
- Friday, November 10 – No school or PEDP in observance of Veteran’s Day
- Wednesday, November 22 – No PM PEDP, 12:10 pm dismissal. Only the Early Bird Program will be open today.
- Thursday, November 23 – Friday, November 24 – No school or PEDP – Thanksgiving break
REMINDER
The seasons are changing, and cooler weather will soon be upon us. As the temperature goes down children will need warm jackets to go outside. Hats and gloves will be needed when the “feels like” temperature is below 40º. Consider putting a spare hat and pair of gloves in your child’s backpack. We New Englanders know the weather can change in a matter of hours!
