Pierce Daily Announcements

Attention all students and staff:

Do you have extra gently used mittens or gloves?  Want to help out kids that need warm hats and gloves? Mittens for Michigan’s Kids Project are collecting mittens for the Wayne County family homeless shelter on Michigan Avenue each year. The families show up at the shelter with only the clothes they are wearing. Last year we delivered 100 pairs of new and gently use mittens to kids that had nothing.  

We bring them warm gloves and blankets. Please consider helping Michigan’s Kids. The collection box will be by the front office this week.

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Attention 6th grade Physical Education students in Ms. Schwemmin’s or Mr. Hoot’s classes. Please remember to return your Human Growth and Development permission slips as soon as possible. Our program begins on Monday, January 12 and a permission slip must be on file in order for you to participate in the class. Please see your teacher if you have misplaced or lost your permission slip. Thanks for your cooperation!  

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Attention All 6th, 7th and 8th grade students who love to sing and perform… Patriot Idol is coming!  All students are eligible to audition for Patriot Idol provided they are an All Star or on Honor Level 1 or 2.  Finalists will be chosen to compete in the finals on Thursday, March 12. Sign up for auditions at the Front Office; then show up on January 27 to room 14E to audition.  You may audition individually only – no groups or bands. Complete details are posted on the wall by the Front Office. See Ms. Hofer if you have any questions

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Tryouts for the 7^th and 8th grade girl’s Basketball Teams will be on January 20, 21, & 22 in Gyms A and B from 3:15 until 4:45. 8^th Graders please stop by and sign up in Mr. Gulick’s classroom in 4C.  7^th Graders please stop by and sign up in Mr. Taylor’s room in 3E. You must have a physical on file and a check payable to South Redford School for $75.00.  There is also a payment plan, but you have to sign up at Thurston HS at Mr. Chambo’s office before you try out on the 20th.  Any questions may be directed to Mr. Gulick or Mr. Taylor.

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Congratulations to the swim team on an excellent season this year.  The Patriot swimmers finished up a strong season on Wednesday at the MEGA league meet at Willow Run.

Placing first for the Patriots were the medley relay team of David Duron, Luke Crompton, Alec and Adam Westerber, Luke Crompton in the 200 freestyle, David Duron in the 100 IM, David Duron in the 100 yard backstroke breaking the school record (set by his brother last year) in a time of 1:16.42, Savannah Thomas in the 100 backstroke, and Luke Crompton in the 100 yard breaststroke.

Placing second for the Patriots were the girls 200 medley relay team of Savannah Thomas, Maggie Fadoir, Malori Torey, and Erin McGarry, Torey in the 200 freestyle, Alec Westerbur in the 50 butterfly, Malori Torey in the 50 butterfly, Adam Westerbur in the 100 freestyle, the boys 200 freestyle relay of Duron, Crompton, Adam, and Alec (losing the race by 2/100th’s of a second), Katie Lewis in the 100 yard backstroke, and the girls 400 freestyle relay team of Malori Torey, Brittney Voyles, Sarah Baker, and Maggie Fadoir.

Placing third for the Patriots were Adam Westerbur in the 100 Individual Medley, and Erin McGarry in the 100 yard breaststroke.

Also medaling for the Patriots in individual events were Sarah Baker, Cassie Wessenberg, Brittany Berry, Allie Florence, Lucas Wells, Jourdan Bobbish, Erin McGarry, Brittany Voyles, Katie Lewis, Taraija McCauley, Haley Valentine, Christy Watson, Gilly Cane, Taryn Hechlik, Katelyn Selensky, and Maggie Fadoir.

This finishes up a very good season for the Patriot swim team.  The 8th graders performed very well overall and there are a number of 7th graders that will be returning next year to form a solid core for another successful season.

Luke Crompton, David Duron, and Adam and Alec Westerbur have qualified for the state invitational swim meet in Holt, Michigan on January 31, so their season will continue for another couple of weeks.

Congratulations to all the swimmers on an excellent season.