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The PTO also sponsored an interactive musical assembly called “Made inthe Shade: Jazz: America’s Music from New Orleans to New York.” Sciencewas highlighted with the Tucker’s annual Science Fair. The PTO sponsored scienceassemblies through Boston’s Museum of Science. Kindergarten had CuriousCreatures visit their classrooms. Grades one and two learned about LifeCycles and grades three through five experienced the Weather Program.The Meet the Artist Art Docent Program was launched for the first year atTucker. This is a parent/guardian-run program supported by a grant from theMFE. All students in kindergarten through grade two work in small groups withadult volunteers to learn about six different artists. They read a book about theartist, view posters of the artist’s work, and participate in an art project in the“style of the artist.” The program ended with a grade two art show featuringstudent work of all the featured artists.Math Enrichment Night is a Tucker tradition led by Kathleen Ripp. Kathleenhas collected a large number of interesting math games for families to playtogether and enjoy each other’s company. It is truly a joy to see families talking,laughing and playing together the “old fashioned way” without electronics.On March 2nd, Dr. Seuss’s birthday, we celebrated Read Across AmericaDay. Tucker staff and others from the Milton community read books to Tuckerstudents. Guest readers included librarians from the Milton Public Library,members of the Fire, Ambulance and Police stations, an Animal Control officer,a former Youth Counselor and a City Year volunteer. Local writer SuzetteStandring and State Representative Walter Timilty as well as many beloved staffmembers and parents at Tucker also read in classrooms throughout the day.PTO sponsored professional storyteller Len Cabral to perform for students multiculturalstories from around the world.Tucker held its second Field Day at Kelly Field. Thanks to the work ofCoach Ben Jones and Tucker parents and guardians, students celebrated theend of a busy and successful year with field day games and a picnic.Our year ended with Grade Five Recognition Night. Families ate together“family style” and students shared their accomplishments and thanked specialpeople in their lives who helped them become successful students and membersof their community.Pierce Middle SchoolThe 2010-11 school year began with a total enrollment of 852 studentsunder the leadership of Principal James Jette.211