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YEARBOOKS OFFERED THROUGH THE MAIL AND ONLINE
Pekin Community Schools is offering a great way to purchase the best book-of-year, the 2010 yearbook, You Had To Be There... directly through the mail or online. In a partnership with Jostens, our yearbook printer, Pekin . . . read more
CLIMB THEATRE COMING TO PEKIN
Background CLIMB Theatre’s plays are research-based, and responsibly written to achieve specific educational objectives. They are also excellent theatre—that’s what makes them so effective as education. . . . read more
New school schedule to start March 29, 2010
We have had our share of snow days this year! In an effort to make up our snow days, we are going to use some of our off days and extend our daily schedule. Hopefully we will not need to add days on at the end of the year. . . . read more
February - March 2010 Newsletter
Included in this Months Newsletter:
Words from Superintendent Dotson on School Budget
Mr. Eeling's article on ITBS testing
Mrs. Harms - FASFA Workshop, ACT Workshops & ACT testing dates
From the Desk of . . .
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December - January Newsletter
Please click here to view the December 2009-January 2010 newsletter
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NEWSLETTER
CHANGE IN NEWSLETTER: To help reduce in spending, Pekin Community School District’s Newsletter will now be posted on the schools web-site (www.pekincsd.org) instead of mailing out hard copies. Anyone who wishes to receive the . . . read more
Pekin Media Center to host Scholastic Book Fair
The Pekin Media Center will be hosting its biannual Scholastic Book Fair during Parent-Teacher conferences, Tuesday November 10th and Thursday November 12th from 4 to 8 pm. A variety of books will be available for purchase. Scholastic is . . . read more
HOW TO ADDRESS A CONCERN OF YOURS ABOUT THE SCHOOL
The following information outlines the proper steps to take when you have a concern. No matter wheat the problem is, take your concern there first. Whether in the classroom, on the bus, or on the practice field, the quickest and . . . read more
Pekin Community School District to Begin Using an Automated Calling System
In an effort to be better able to notify district patrons in the event of a school delay or closing, Pekin Community School District has entered into an agreement with Saf-T-Net AlertNow that will provide Pekin with . . . read more
Promethean Boards
Over 30 teachers attended training on the new Promethean Boards installed in the school. The district installed 15 Promethean Boards during its first phase of upgrading its classrooms. Interactive whiteboards engage students . . . read more
Home Schooling
Dear Parent/ Guardian: The time has come to register for the next academic home school year. Home schooled students in the Pekin District have three options: 1. No involvement with the school. Families choosing to have . . . read more
Iowa Core Curriculum
Area Schools Preparing for Implementation of Iowa Core Curriculum Schools in Great Prairie AEA recently attended the fourth of six sessions this year to learn about the Iowa Core Curriculum and prepare for its . . . read more
Equity Coordinator
Pekin Equity Coordinator - Dave Harper The Equity Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the compliance efforts for the district. The coordinator is designated to handle the following responsibilities related to all federal . . . read more
Pekin Community School District's Mission Statement
The mission of the Pekin Community School, serving as a unifying agent of our communities, is to provide and promote lifelong learning through the commitment to quality educational programs that prepare the students to be effective, . . . read more
Pekin Essential Learning Goals
What All Pekin Students Should Become
1. Quality Person (Attaining Personal Excellence) Interpersonal Skills --non-judgmental, courteous, dependable, positive Self-discipline --follows directions, meets deadlines, is . . . read more
