Pierrepont School – Rutherford Public Schools

PRINCIPAL’S PARENT HOTLINE

I hope everyone enjoyed the holiday break and the New Year is off to a good start.

• Thank you to all of the students, parents, and staff who donated so generously to Silver Bells.  A special thank you goes out to the Student Council, Mr. Breheney, Mr. Helphingstine, Mrs. Frattarola, and Mrs. Else for their efforts to make this year’s Silver Bells a success.
• This is a good time to review with your children what you expect them to do if an emergency closing is called after the start of the school day.  In the event of an emergency closing, students will be dismissed at 12:20 p.m.  After school care is canceled on emergency closing days.  If you are not available to pick your children up at school, it is imperative that they know what to do and where to go.  Children who are not picked up will be transported by the Rutherford Police to headquarters where they will be supervised until released to a parent or parent designee.
• School will be closed on Monday, January 16 in commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr.
• The winter band concert will be held on January 19 at 7:00 p.m. in the multi-purpose room.  I hope you can join us.
• The Books and Beyond reading incentive program will begin on January 24.
• The second marking period closes on January 29.  Reports cards will be issued on February 9.

Best Regards,

Joan Carrion

PIERREPONT PTA NEWS

Hi Pierrepont School Families and welcome to 2012,

The Silver Bells Committee would like to thank everyone who donated money, gifts, and time.  Everything donated was appreciated and made for a very happy holiday season for all.

2012 brings many new opportunities for the Pierrepont School PTA.

• The nominating committee is looking for a President and Secretary for a 2 year term beginning in June 2012. If you are interested or know anyone who is interested please contact Donna Gallo and the nominating committee via email at pierrepontpta@yahoo.com
• Now that the holidays are over and you have presents that you don’t necessary need or want, the Pierrepont PTA has advice for a safe way to re-gift those unused/unwanted holiday gifts. Please donate them to the Bi-Annual Pierrepont Tricky Tray. The Pierrepont PTA will pick up your donations if you call 201-725-5790 or you can drop them off at the school.
• SAVE THE DATE, the Pierrepont Tricky Tray is tentatively scheduled for Tues, April 17th.

• Our next PTA meeting is Jan 11, we hope to see many of you there.

Finally we would like to thank everyone who has donated time and energy to the Pierrepont PTA in 2011 – It is all your hard work that makes us successful.

Ilyse Link

PTA President

PRINCIPAL’S PARENT HOTLINE

• Thank you to all of the parents who visited with us during American Education Week; it was a pleasure to have you with us.
• Due to the generosity of our Pierrepont families, the Student Council Food drive was another big success.
• We are very proud of Silver Bells, a school community program that raises funds to purchase holiday gifts for needy Rutherford families and senior citizens.  Students can donate extra change daily and checks can be made payable to the Pierrepont PTA.  Please support those in our community who are less fortunate.
• We will continue to go outdoors at lunch time throughout the school year (weather permitting), it is important that students are dressed appropriately to be outdoors.
• Interim progress reports will be mailed home, as applicable, to students in grades 4 and 5 on December 20.  Parents of students in grades 6-8 are encouraged to continue utilizing the Parent Portal.
• Winter recess will begin with a one session day on Friday December 23.  All students will be dismissed at 12:20 p.m.  School will reopen on Tuesday, January 3.
• If your child is missing any articles of clothing, please check the lost and found.  All unclaimed items will be donated over the winter break.

Wishing happy holidays and a healthy and prosperous new year to all of our Pierrepont families.

Best Regards,

Joan Carrion

            PIERREPONT PTA NEWS

The Silver Bells collection has started and will run through December 15. It is through the generosity of the Pierrepont School families that we are able to help provide items to families in need with things such as warm clothing, grocery gift cards, and special wish list gifts. If you need additional information, please contact Milissa Else through the Pierrepont School PTA email address at pierrepontpta@yahoo.com.

The nominating committee is currently seeking candidates to fill the position of President and Secretary. Please contact the nominating committee through the Pierrepont School email address at pierrepontpta@yahoo.com if you or someone you know would be interested. Please volunteer and help our students.

Please don’t forget our continuous fundraisers – bagel Mondays, Blimpie/Subway Wednesday, Pizza Tuesday and Friday (benefits the 8^th grade), and Market Day.

Have a wonderful holiday season.

Ilyse Link

PTA President