Friends of the Perry School

Friends of the Perry School Friends of the Perry is a BPS-approved 501(c)(3) charitable organization created to raise funds to support the Perry School.

Just before April break we welcomed author & illustrator Elizabeth Janelle to our K0-1st grade classrooms. She shared he...
05/01/2026

Just before April break we welcomed author & illustrator Elizabeth Janelle to our K0-1st grade classrooms. She shared her wonderful book, Nina Climbs a Mountain, and led a goal-setting activity that reminded our students that no mountain is too high to climb.

A massive thank you to Elizabeth for visiting us here in Southie and an huge Perry Shark Shoutout to our incredible supporters. Because of you, every single student (K0-6th!) has had the chance to meet and learn from an author this year.

Families- if your student hasn’t stopped talking about Nina check out the link in the bio to purchase your own copy!

That’s a wrap on Perry Shark Yoga! Let’s give a huge shark shoutout to Erin Holland (Ms. E) from The Family Yoga Project...
04/14/2026

That’s a wrap on Perry Shark Yoga! Let’s give a huge shark shoutout to Erin Holland (Ms. E) from The Family Yoga Project for making this happen!

From leprechaun adventures and springtime growth to Yoga Olympics and Perry Shark teamwork students across K1-6th grade explored yoga through movement, breath, mindfulness and play!

Students practiced skills to help them feel strong, calm, focused and confident on and off the mat! They learned breathwork, partner poses, team challenges, meditation and mindfulness as part of a four week yoga unit during their physical education classes. It was an amazing opportunity for students to grow in both confidence and connection each week.

This unit concluded with “Perry Shark Yoga” where students worked together through partner poses and group activities, reinforcing the importance of kindness, cooperation & community.

A big thank you to the Friends of the Perry donors and sponsors for supporting so that we can make programs like this possible.

Please visit www.thefamilyyogaproject.com to learn more about after school programs and family events throughout the community.

The Parent Council, with the support of the Friends of the Perry, is so excited to announce our Spring Author Day! After...
04/09/2026

The Parent Council, with the support of the Friends of the Perry, is so excited to announce our Spring Author Day! After a successful fall event for the older grades it’s now time for our K0 - 1st grade students to have their own day!

On April 16th we are welcoming author & illustrator Elizabeth Janelle to the Perry! She’ll be reading her book, Nina Climbs a Mountain, and sharing the incredible true story of her dog, Nina.

Here is what our youngest students can expect:
- A special reading of Nina Climbs a Mountain
- Learning about Nina’s real life journey climbing all 48 of New Hampshire’s 4,000 footers!
- Q&A where students can ask Elizabeth about writing & illustrating
- A goal setting activity to help students reach their own mountain toops!

We can’t wait to see our youngest students get inspired by Nina’s resilience & Elizabeth’s creativity!

Want to learn more or grab a copy of her beautiful book for your home library? Click the link below:

https://www.elizabethjanelleart.com/art/p/nina-climbs-a-mountain-book

Mark your calendars! 🌴Our next Perry Night Out is May 5th at 7PM! Join us for at Common Craft in South Boston. Whether y...
04/07/2026

Mark your calendars! 🌴Our next Perry Night Out is May 5th at 7PM!

Join us for at Common Craft in South Boston. Whether you’ve been part of the Perry family for years or you’re an incoming parent looking to meet the community, we can’t wait to see you there.

The Details:

🗓️ When: May 5th @ 7:00 PM

📍 Where: Common Craft (85 Damrell Street, South Boston)

Donations are welcome but not required & light bites will be provided!

Lost something? It’s probably in the foyer! 🔎 Stop by and rescue your belongings! To keep your stuff from landing there ...
03/12/2026

Lost something? It’s probably in the foyer! 🔎 Stop by and rescue your belongings!

To keep your stuff from landing there again take advantage of the Mabel’s Labels Birthday Sale! Get 40% off & support the Friends of the Perry!

📍 How to support us:

- Click the link in our bio.

- Search for “The Friends of the Perry” before you buy.

- Save 40% on labels packs (Sale ends Saturday!)

Perry Skate Night was a massive success & it’s all thanks to our incredible community that showed up for our sharks. 🦈 A...
03/05/2026

Perry Skate Night was a massive success & it’s all thanks to our incredible community that showed up for our sharks. 🦈

A huge Perry Shark Shoutout:

🍕 : For the generous donation and keeping us fueled!

☕️ : For the hot cocoa that kept us toasty.

🍪 , , & : For the most delicious sweet treats!

🎟️ : Major gratitude for your generous donation after your 50/50 win 👏

🦈 Our Volunteers: From setup to cleanup, you are the engine of this school.

💐 Our Co-Chairs: A massive thank you to our co-chairs and for making it all happen!

We love this community. See you on the ice next time! 🦈⛸️

‼️Mark your calendars! Updated June School Schedule‼️ Due to this year’s snow days, the BPS calendar has been officially...
03/02/2026

‼️Mark your calendars! Updated June School Schedule‼️

Due to this year’s snow days, the BPS calendar has been officially extended. Please take note of these adjusted dates for the final week of school! 🦈

🗓️ Fri, June 19: Juneteenth (School Closed)
🗓️ Mon, June 22 – Wed, June 24: Regular School Days
🗓️ Thurs, June 25: Early Release
🗓️ Fri, June 26: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

We’re excited to share that tickets for this year’s Perry Rocks event are officially on sale! It’s going to be a great n...
02/27/2026

We’re excited to share that tickets for this year’s Perry Rocks event are officially on sale! It’s going to be a great night with drinks, delicious food, live music, and a live auction!
We’re offering a limited number of early bird tickets for $100 each. But don’t wait, they’re only available until March 17th.
Link in the bio!

02/21/2026

Huge thank you to the brave teachers, parents, teachers, and State Representative David Biele() for keeping the Perry Polar Plunge tradition alive! 💙
Last Friday, these incredible community members plunged into the 33-degree waters of Boston Harbor to celebrate the Perry School and reaching our Giving Tuesday fundraising goals.
A huge shout-out to Michael Casper and Kevin Conroy from Greater Boston Firefighters Pipes and Drums () for safely leading us to and from the icy waters, Annie’s Bakery & Cafe() for the fresh cookies, and Deja Brew () for the hot chocolate ☕🍪 Also, check out doing their own plunge to celebrate!

Such a fun and memorable way to kick off February vacation! Thank you to everyone who plunged — and everyone who came out to cheer us on! 💙❄️

Yoga Gym Unit Returns to the Perry! We’re excited to welcome back the Yoga Gym Unit at Perry for the third year in a row...
02/13/2026

Yoga Gym Unit Returns to the Perry!

We’re excited to welcome back the Yoga Gym Unit at Perry for the third year in a row! This four-week program will take place during gym class, starting the week of March 23rd through the week of April 13th, and is offered to all students in grades K1 through 6. In partnership with Perry’s gym teacher, Mike Manning, and with the support of The Friends of the Perry, students will participate in fun, engaging yoga and mindfulness activities designed to support both physical movement, social awareness and emotional well-being.

Led by Erin Holland, certified yoga instructor and founder of The Family Yoga Project, this unit introduces students to yoga poses, breathing exercises, mindful movement, sensory awareness, and rest through age-appropriate themed classes. The goal is to give students simple, practical tools they can use in school and at home to help with focus, confidence, and self-regulation, all while having fun in gym class. We’re grateful to continue this meaningful partnership and look forward to another great month of movement, mindfulness, and connection with the Perry community!

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