The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), also known as the Summer Meals Program, provides kids and teens with free meals when school is out.
The program was established to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. In 2018, the SFSP provided more than 1.5 million nutritious meals and snacks to children nationwide.
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We had an awesome time with the Pierce community at Children and the Arts Day in Peterborough! This year's theme was "Let Your Light Shine," and Pierce's light was shining brightly.
Students, teachers, staff, and parents marched in the parade. It was great to see the school's moss green T-shirts on display during the parade and afterwards at the many events of the daylong program.
Even some future Pierce students were part of the events, as the pictures below show.
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Opera is a visual art that combines music, theatre, and dance to create a spectacular performance. Originating in Italy more that 400 years ago, today opera is enjoyed by audiences worldwide and is performed in almost every language, including English.
Students at Pierce School were treated to an operatic performance presented by the Raylynmor Opera company from Peterborough, NH. Soprano, Rebecca Shorstein sang "Oh Mio Babbino" by Giacomo Puccini, shared her enthusiasm for opera with the children and staff at Pierce.
During Spirit Week students focused on the many ways to show respect by representing Sportsmanship, Recycling (Crazy Hair Day), Dreaming of Respect (Pajama Day), Earth Day and Respectful Book Character Day.
Pierce celebrated Earth Day with multi-aged activities that focused on water and how to treat the resource with respect. Children sculpted clay amphibians and learned about vernal pools. Very springtime.
Mr. Shultz, Pierce art teacher, gave the students an opportunity to use water creatively in a painting project.
Mrs. Germain discussed pollution and demonstrated what an oil spill would look like. The children came up with some different techniques and tried to remove the oil from the water in their tank.
Students heard the true story about a child in Africa, The Water Princess, and how water affects her daily life read by Ms. Sutton. After brainstorming ideaS about their own positive experiences with water, students worked on a project that will be displayed in the multi-purpose room.
Mrs. Parsons, Title 1 teacher, arranged for community readers to come to school to share books in the classrooms, capping a great Spirit Week here at Pierce.
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Pierce students had the experience of drumming with Peg Keeler, recent guest and artist in residence at our school. A very experienced educator and recipient of the NHAHPERD Teacher of the Year Award in 2012, Peg Keeler has trained with Drums Alive. (Drums Alive® is a curriculum and training program that combines fitness, with drumming, music, and educational concepts that improve the physical, emotional, and social health of participants.) Peg brought her enthusiasm and dynamic approach to Pierce School as she taught students in each grade their own special drumming routines. The fun, excitement, music and movement engaged all students. During a well attended evening performance, the children demonstrated what they had learned from Peg for for their parent and friends. It was a wonderful and entertaining show appreciated by all. Thank you Peg Keeler !
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[post_content] => Happy Ground Hog Day February 2nd. While celebrating the harbinger of spring, Ms. Sutton's class did some investigation about the groundhog and discovered that it is one of the only true hibernators in New Hampshire. Not even the black bear is a true hibernator, but a snooze waker. As a snooze waker, the black bear occasionally wakes up to walk around its den or to feed its young. Groundhogs can actually slow down their body functions to truly sleep through the cold months. This year the groundhog did rouse himself long enough to not see his shadow, predicting an early spring for us all.
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[post_content] => Every day is a special day at the Pierce Elementary School but today was extra special.
Author, Michael Daley, a presenter from CLiF (Children’s Literacy Foundation) came to our school and read some of his books.
Students were captivated by Mr. Daley’s storytelling. One story, Pinch and Dash Make Soup was particularly entertaining. Using simple props, a wooden spoon, and imaginary salt and pepper shakers along with sound effects, captured the audience’s imagination.
Our RiverMead reading partners joined us for this special event too. They enjoyed enjoyed every minute. After storytelling, our RiverMead reading partners had refreshments and read with students. This day was meaningful to all involved.
Inspired by Michael Daley, one of our first grade readers was brave enough to read a story to her entire class taking huge step toward reading independence! A proud moment!
Thank you to Michael Daley and our to RiverMead friends!
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For many years the children at Pierce School have made the walk down the main street of Bennington, past 100 year old homes and the Country Store to the beautiful brick building on the corner. Passing through its copper doors into the GEP Dodge Library, the students in Ms. Cannon's Kindergarten are welcomed by Mrs. MacGregor, librarian, and right away they know that they are in for a treat, a special story read aloud, just for them. When the story ends, it is time to hunt for some real treasure, a new book, a favorite book, a great book to bring back to school to read and reread and enjoy until...one day Ms. Cannon announces..."Guess where we are going?"
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Linda Tenney visits Pierce School and reads to all of the students to celebrate our "Read to Me Contract" goal. The goal was to have 80% of families commit to reading with their children at least twice a week. 82% of families signed up exceeding our goal. Thank you to parents and students!
We love having Mrs. Tenney visit.
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[post_content] => Picture book author, David Rottenberg, visited Pierce School on Thursday. The dancers from the Peterborough Dance Theatre performed as Mr. Rottenberg read the inspiring story of Gwendolyn the Graceful Pig; a tale of two best friends with big dreams. Gwendolyn's hearts desire is to dance and Omar yearns to play football. The only thing standing in their way is that they are both pigs. With the aid of Natasha Leverton, "world's greatest teacher in ze vorld" both make their dreams come true. Definitely an exciting and fun performance for the children to hear and see.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), also known as the Summer Meals Program, provides kids and teens with free meals when school is out.
The program was established to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session. In 2018, the SFSP provided more than 1.5 million nutritious meals and snacks to children nationwide.
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We had an awesome time with the Pierce community at Children and the Arts Day in Peterborough! This year’s theme was “Let Your Light Shine,” and Pierce’s light was shining brightly.
Students, teachers, staff, and parents marched in the parade. It was great to see the school’s moss green T-shirts on display during the parade and afterwards at the many events of the daylong program.
Opera is a visual art that combines music, theatre, and dance to create a spectacular performance. Originating in Italy more that 400 years ago, today opera is enjoyed by audiences worldwide and is performed in almost every language, including English.
Students at Pierce School were treated to an operatic performance presented by the Raylynmor Opera company from Peterborough,
During Spirit Week students focused on the many ways to show respect by representing Sportsmanship, Recycling (Crazy Hair Day), Dreaming of Respect (Pajama Day), Earth Day and Respectful Book Character Day.
Pierce celebrated Earth Day with multi-aged activities that focused on water and how to treat the resource with respect. Children sculpted clay amphibians and learned about vernal pools.
Pierce students had the experience of drumming with Peg Keeler, recent guest and artist in residence at our school. A very experienced educator and recipient of the NHAHPERD Teacher of the Year Award in 2012, Peg Keeler has trained with Drums Alive. (Drums Alive® is a curriculum and training program that combines fitness,
Happy Ground Hog Day February 2nd. While celebrating the harbinger of spring, Ms. Sutton’s class did some investigation about the groundhog and discovered that it is one of the only true hibernators in New Hampshire. Not even the black bear is a true hibernator, but a snooze waker. As a snooze waker, the black bear occasionally wakes up to walk around its den or to feed its young.
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Linda Tenney visits Pierce School and reads to all of the students to celebrate our “Read to Me Contract” goal. The goal was to have 80% of families commit to reading with their children at least twice a week. 82% of families signed up exceeding our goal. Thank you to parents and students!
We love having Mrs. Read More: Read to Me Contract
Picture book author, David Rottenberg, visited Pierce School on Thursday. The dancers from the Peterborough Dance Theatre performed as Mr. Rottenberg read the inspiring story of Gwendolyn the Graceful Pig; a tale of two best friends with big dreams. Gwendolyn’s hearts desire is to dance and Omar yearns to play football. The only thing standing in their way is that they are both pigs.
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[post_content] => Every day is a special day at the Pierce Elementary School but today was extra special.
Author, Michael Daley, a presenter from CLiF (Children’s Literacy Foundation) came to our school and read some of his books.
Students were captivated by Mr. Daley’s storytelling. One story, Pinch and Dash Make Soup was particularly entertaining. Using simple props, a wooden spoon, and imaginary salt and pepper shakers along with sound effects, captured the audience’s imagination.
Our RiverMead reading partners joined us for this special event too. They enjoyed enjoyed every minute. After storytelling, our RiverMead reading partners had refreshments and read with students. This day was meaningful to all involved.
Inspired by Michael Daley, one of our first grade readers was brave enough to read a story to her entire class taking huge step toward reading independence! A proud moment!
Thank you to Michael Daley and our to RiverMead friends!
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