All fifth graders selected a prominent person in history or current events to portray. Each student researched a subject, wrote a report on his or her life and accomplishments, painted a backdrop depicting that person’s life and times, and dressed in costume for the Wax Museum. Every year the Wax Museum is a culminating activity for the fifth graders as they get ready to head over to the Middle School at Pierson next year. This interdisciplinary activity draws on all the subjects they studied and skills they’ve developed in the elementary school.

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Jordan Haerter, a 2006 Pierson graduate, was killed in Iraq by a suicide bomber on April 22nd. Today, many community members lined Main Street to give Jordan a final and solemn homecoming. People gathered to support his family and to pay tribute to a hero who gave the ultimate sacrifice for his country.

Many of Jordon’s friends and classmates are organizing a candlelight vigil that will be held on Pierson Hill tonight at 9:00 P.M.

The wake will be held at the Yardley and Pino Funeral Home in Sag Harbor on Sunday, April 27th from 2:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Funeral Services will be held at the “Old Whalers” Presbyterian Church at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, April 28th. The burial will be held at Oakland Cemetery.

School will be in session on Monday. Students who wish to sign out of school to attend the funeral may do so and are asked to bring a signed permission slip from a parent or guardian. Any faculty or staff member who wishes to attend the funeral should contact Mr. Nichols or Ms. Frisicano so appropriate coverage may be arranged.

Dear Parents of 5^th Grade Students,

Welcome to Pierson Middle School!  We are very excited to introduce you to our Middle School Program and staff.

In order to make the transition from Elementary to Middle School as smooth as possible we will be offering a variety of orientation programs. 

• On March 15th from 5pm - 7pm, The Parrish Art Museum is having the Opening of the Student Art Festival.  Close to 100 pieces of art from photos to paintings will be on display.  Pierson HS Art and Photography students will have their work on display along with other schools from the East End.  The Parrish Art Museum Student Art Festival will be up until March 30th.  The Parrish Art Museum is located on Jobs Lane in Southampton.
• The Southampton Artist Association is presenting the Student Artist Invitational at the Southampton Cultural Center. Pierson HS students have their work on display for public viewing.  Pierson HS Senior Mireille Sturmann won Best Piece in the show award.  Schools from all over Long Island are represented at the show.  The show is only up until March 16th. The Southampton Cultural Center is located at 25 Pond Lane in Southampton.

COME ON, YOU CAN DO IT!

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