Pierce Daily Announcements

Attention 6^th grade students homework clinic meets again today after school in 9C.  Be prepared to work by 3:10 and arrange for transportation home if needed.  Homework clinic ends at 4:10.  Remember you can work on Accelerated Math and you can scan at Homework Clinic. 

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Math Doesn’t Suck Club:  If you haven’t turned in your book, be sure to do so ASAP! Ms. Hofer

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Attention 6th and 7th grade girls interested in trying out for cheerleading….  Tryouts practice will be held and Monday June 1st- Friday June 5th  from 3:20 until 4:30.   You must attend all days.  Please wear comfortable clothes and gym shoes.

In order to tryout, you must have a current physical form on file in the front office. If you don’t have a physical on file you need to ask your parents to take you for a physical so that you will have it by the first day of tryouts Monday June 1st.

All forms that will need to be filled out by your parents will be given out the first day of try-outs.  A Sign up sheet will be outside the Front office, and if you have any questions please see Ms. Douglas.  Thank and see you at tryouts.

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Attention any 8th grade girl interested in golf- please see Mr. Gulick for a flyer.

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Attention all boys interested in playing football next year for Pierce OR Thurston next year.  The Eagles Skills camp will be held June 15-June 18 from 9:00 to 12:00.  The cost is only $20.  If you have any interest in football, you should attend this camp.  If you plan on playing football next year, see Coach Buehner in room 9E to pick up a camp form.  The camp will address basic football skills in multiple areas. 

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Attention 8th grade boys interested in playing tennis for Thurston in the fall.  There will be an informational meeting in Ms. Wells’ room, 8C, today May 28 from 3:10-3:30.  Please make arrangements for transportation home if you plan on attending.

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Attention 8th Grade students: the tickets for the 8th Grade Dance will be on sale during lunch on Thursday May 28th and Friday May 29th. The tickets are $6.00 in advance and $7.00 at the door on Friday night.

There is no Student Council meeting this week. The next meeting will be May 7th.

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All current 7th graders interested in taking the high school level Spanish 1 class next year see Ms. Wells.  There are 64 spots open for this year long class.  Come by Ms. Wells’s room, 8C, ASAP to sign up to get a jumpstart on your high school classes.

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Attention any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade boy interested in playing basketball next year.  This is your opportunity to improve your basketball skills.  This years Thurston Eagle Basketball Camp will be held June 15-19.  If you are interested in attending Thurston’s Basketball Camp please see Mr. Bates for a camp flyer.

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Congratulations to the Track and Field Team Again!  On Wednesday both the boys and girls teams defeated Lincoln Park Middle school.  The boys are now 2-1 while the girls remain undefeated at 3-0!  Keep up the hard work team!

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Congratulations to both the boys and girls track and field teams.  In their first meet this year both teams competed very well.  The boys lost a very close meet led by strong races by Jeremy Griffin-Jackson.  The girls team, led by Brianna Nixon, Myra Barajas, and Isis Gibbs, defeated Tomlinson Junior High by nearly 70 points!  The track teams’ next meet is on Monday in Ypsilanti.

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Attention all students: If you are ordering a school portraits today is your last day!  Bring in your order form in by the end of the day to the Front Office.  Thank you.

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Attention any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade boy interested in playing basketball next year.  This is your opportunity to improve your basketball skills.  This years Thurston Eagle Basketball Camp will be held June 15-19.  If you are interested in attending Thurston’s Basketball Camp please see Mr. Bates for a camp flyer.

NJHS Students! Don’t forget that your community service hours are due tomorrow Thursday, April 9th!  Turn in your sheets to Ms. Hofer in room 14E. You must have 10 hours of community service by today.

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April is National Poetry Month!  The Redford Twp District Library is celebrating by hosting its 5th Annual Teen Poetry Night on Thursday, April 23rd at 7:00pm.  Teens are encouraged to read their own poetry or share poetry written by someone else.  As always, snacks will be served.  Registration is required.  Teens can register at the Youth Desk or by calling 313.531.5960 x105.

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All paper work for Track needs to be turned in by today, Thursday April 9th before break to Ms. Mirto in room 1D or you will not be running for Pierce.  Please make sure to get that paper work in!!!!!

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No Aikido Class today due to Spring Break.  Classes will resume after Break.

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Attention all students and staff:

Please donate mittens and gloves to the Mittens for Michigan’s Kids Project for the Wayne County family homeless shelter on Michigan Avenue . 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.  Please consider helping Michigan’s Kids. The collection box will be by the front office this week.

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Patriot Idol:  Thanks to all the students who signed up for Patriot Idol. If you signed up, you should receive a notice today from your first hour teacher. If you do not receive a notice, please see Ms. Hofer ASAP! The notice explains the process for the auditions, what you should expect, and how you will be judged. Good luck to all and we will see you after school on Tuesday, January 27!  Ms. Hofer

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Attention Math Counts! We will meet today after school….see you then! 

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Tryouts for the 7th 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. 8th Graders please stop by and sign up in Mr. Gulick’s classroom in 4C.  7th 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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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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NJHS Members: The monthly NJHS meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday, January 14. The meeting starts at 7:45 a.m. in the choir room. See you then!  Ms. Hofer

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Patriot Idol: Round 1 begins on Tuesday, January 27 at 3:15 in room 14E. Contestants should be prepared to sing one song in front of the judges. You may sing a song of your choice, provided it’s appropriate for school, of course. If you are interested in being a contestant for Patriot Idol, sign up at the front office.

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There is no Student Council meeting this week

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.

There will be a Student Council meeting this Thursday at 7:45am.

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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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Attention Math Counts!  The next meeting will be Thursday, January 8th in Ms. Hofer’s room (14E) right after school until 4:00 p.m.. See you then!

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The 8th grade girl’s Basketball Team Tryouts will be on January 20, 21, & 22 in Gym A from 3:15 until 4:45.  Please stop by and sign up in Mr. Gulick’s class, 4C.  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 in room 4C.

There will be a Student Council meeting this Thursday at 7:45am.

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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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Attention Math Counts!  The next meeting will be Thursday, January 8th in Ms. Hofer’s room (14E) right after school until 4:00 p.m.. See you then!