PEDP Families, We are so lucky to have had such wonderfully warm and dry weather for just about the first two months of school.  The weather is quickly changing but we all knew the cold was coming! October was all about “Walking a Mile in My Shoes”.  We learned some fun facts about the PEDP staff. Did […]

PEDP Families,  We are off and running!  With 3 weeks under our belt, the Minnows, Barracudas and Sharks are enjoying the PEDP activities and socializing with old and new friends! Many are happy to see the return of Miss Laurie P. and the addition of Mr. Mike in the Barracudas. The other new teacher we had […]

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 […]

Wow, what a wet weekend! Hope you were able to do something fun anyway! We just finished with our Olympic Theme which is entirely appropriate as this has been a marathon year!  We are grateful for the students and families who have been with us on this journey – you have certainly shown your mettle […]

It’s hard to believe that May is already upon us! Closing in on the home stretch… PEDP Registration REGISTRATION for 2021-22 BEGINS MONDAY, MAY 3rd Details will be emailed separately. Check your inbox Monday morning! May Theme – The Olympics As you know, the Summer Olympics will be held in Japan beginning on Friday, July 23, […]

A big WELCOME BACK to all of our students now that Peirce is going back to 5 days a week.  We know this is a time of transition for everyone and we will be sensitive to that as we plan for the month ahead.   PEDP Monthly Theme Our theme for April is Going Green and the […]

The clocks “spring forward” March 14th – TWO WEEKS from now!  We all look forward to the warmer, brighter days of Spring and more time outside! PEDP has some exciting events coming up in March!   Trivia Night Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 10th!   That evening will mark the return of our popular TRIVIA NIGHT […]

As we stare out the window at our snow-covered yards, it’s finally sinking in.  We can’t escape winter!  Cue the puzzles, hot chocolate, and sleds! Winter at PEDP We go outside everyday at PEDP unless it’s below 20 degrees (including the wind chill factor).  Your child will tell you that they need “all 5 things” […]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  It feels good to say that!   Before we jump into January, just a brief note about the Craft Boutique: WOW! Despite having to scale down this big event into something pandemic-friendly, it was a huge success! We loved seeing all the joy that week–the kids seeing their crafts on display, picking out […]

Welcome to December!   As we look in the rearview mirror at Thanksgiving and begin to head for the holidays, let’s keep our focus on “thankfulness” just a bit longer.  Miss Rachel created a Thankful Tree on a bulletin board near the auditorium. Everyone in our in-person and virtual PEDP was asked what they were […]