Mrs. Jessica Saxon has just been appointed as the Assistant Principal at Pierrepont School.  She will begin her role on February 1, 2019.

Mrs. Saxon has been a teacher at Pierrepont School for the past twelve years.  While at Pierrepont, Mrs. Saxon taught eighth grade science, STEM, and Computer Applications.  Mrs. Saxon recently completed her administrative internship at Pierrepont School, so is she very familiar with the role of the Assistant Principal.  She is a welcome addition to the administrative team.

The 6th graders in Ms. Scrimenti and Mrs. Bongiovanni’s homerooms are spreading holiday cheer by collecting foods for those in need. The nearly 100 items will be donated to The Salvation Army. Happy New Year to all!

Please note that Friday, December 21st is a one session day.  All students will be dismissed at 12:20 p.m.  Subscription busing will be provided to students who take the bus.  The bus will leave Pierrepont School at 12:30 p.m. and arrive to Union School at approximately 12:40 p.m.

JUST A REMINDER

If you have recently discovered a jacket, sweatshirt, hat, lunch bag, etc. missing, please have your child check the lost and found in the multi purpose room.  Parents are also welcome to claim lost items after school.

The lost and found is accessible to students throughout the day.  During winter recess unclaimed items will be donated to charity.  Thank you.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Dear Parents / Guardians:

This school year, Pierrepont School will be hosting its 3rd Annual Literacy Fair.  The goal is to get our Pierrepont Elementary students excited about reading and provide an opportunity to share one of their favorite books with the rest of the school in a creative way. The reading fair also gives students an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of the parts of a book and the components of a story. Today, students can access the literacy fair packet on their “Library Google Classroom” page and will be asked to select a book and create a storyboard telling the main points about the book.  Completed storyboards will be displayed in each homeroom class. The top two storyboards in each homeroom will be displayed in the fair that will take place in the library during Read Across America Week, which starts February 25th. Voting will take place throughout the week by a team of judges. Ribbons will be placed on the winning projects at the end of that week. All students will receive a grade from their teacher for completion of the project.

TASK: Students are asked to select a book and create a storyboard telling the main points about the book. Students must do the project on their own and should be very knowledgeable about the book’s story elements. Students may choose a fiction or nonfiction book. The packet outlines book requirements for each grade.

STORYBOARDS:

• A standard tri-fold project board that unfolds to be no bigger than 36” H x 48” W.
• Text, models, shadow boxes, and illustrations must be attached to the inner board space in order to count. Items on the back will not be considered.  Also, nothing can overhang the sides or increase the height of the board.
• No freestanding elements are allowed.
• There will be no access to an outlet / nothing will be charged by the teacher.
• Your name, grade level, and homeroom teacher’s name should be labeled on the back of the storyboard.

DUE DATE: Grade 6:  Friday, February 1, 2019

Grade 5: Monday, February 4, 2019

Grade 4:  Tuesday, February 5, 2019

The project will count as a graded assignment for Language Arts.  

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  You may check the Pierrepont School Library website (http://pierrepontschool-library.weebly.com) for more detailed information.

We ask that you help us support student growth and reading by helping make sure your child has completed their project on time and is knowledgeable about the different aspects of the book they selected.

 

Very truly yours,

Mrs. Joan Carrion                                 Tara Motyka

Principal                                                 Media Specialist