Time to Speak Up

It has come to our attention that next year Peirce students will not be permitted to march or compete with the Henderson Band. This decision was not made by the School Board. It is our belief that the School Board is not aware of this situation.

As a parent of a former Peirce student who did march with the Henderson Band, I know how beneficial and enjoyable it was for her. I know that there are others of you who feel the same way.

We need to let the Board know of the positives associated with our middle school children being members of the Henderson Band. We can do this by attending the Monday, Nov. 26, School Board meeting and letting our opinions known to the Board.

In order to speak at the Board meeting, you must call the Board secretary this week so that you can be put on the agenda for the meeting. If you do not do this, you will not be able to express your opinions to the Board. The secretary's phone number is 484-266-1125. Remember, that the District offices will only be open on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week because of the holiday.

I do urge everyone who has had or currently has a Peirce student in the Band to attend the meeting and let the Board know in a very positive way about this decision that has been made and your feelings regarding this decision. Let them know about the pluses associated with your child being a member of the Band.

-Carol Otto