Pekin CSD - Packwood, Iowa

The elementary has reached their PBIS goal of 5,000 tickets and will be celebrating with a glow party tomorrow and Friday. Please see the attached graphic for details and have your child wear white or neon on the day of their party. Thursday, January 30th, 2025 12:30-1:00 4th Grade 1:00-1:30 5th Grade 2:30-3:00 6th Grade Friday, January 31st, 2025 12:30-1:00 1st Grade 1:15-1:45 Kindergarten 2:00-2:30 3rd Grade 2:45-3:15 2nd Grade

This is a gentle reminder that Monday, January 27th, 2025 is a no school day for students and a professional development day for teachers.

Conferences will take place on Tuesday, February 18th, and Thursday, February 20th. There will be 1:30 early dismissals on both days, and no school on Friday, February 21st for a teacher conference comp day. Please use the attached link for instructions on signing up for mid-year conferences. We look forward to celebrating your child's progress and growth! Link to sign up directions: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1odTDM_t9jHiO88l54hmyyvK3SyVecUiVMUHGEc576I0/edit?usp=sharing

Our Pekin PTO has created a survey to gather community input. We encourage you to take a few moments to complete the survey. Link to survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScnrdXZY_h5hzGoQuf-k8dMDuM6EaDXSt4-w8Mpo5llBK0-2w/viewform?usp=dialog Thank you, Pekin PTO

Due to extreme cold temperatures, Pekin Schools and daycare are cancelled for Tuesday, January 21st.

Dear Elementary Parents, K-6th graders will be attending a field trip on Tuesday, February 11th, 2025. Please see the attached note for details. Please return the lunch slip by Friday, January 31st, 2025. Link to note that came home today: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WlKyYEgNCpkn8fCN_7aaRMbitY_Gb27rD12y2xWMpRE/edit?usp=sharing

Due to extremely cold temperatures, Pekin Schools will have a two hour late start on Tuesday, January 21st. Pekin Day Care will operate under normal hours.

Tomorrow will be a no school day for students and a work day for teachers.

Thank you for the thought-provoking questions, which have sparked some great conversations. We wanted to share a few additional answers to questions raised over Christmas break. As we approach the February 10th board meeting, we want to provide one final opportunity for you to submit any remaining questions. Our goal is to ensure this process is as transparent as possible as we move toward this important decision. We will continue answering questions through Monday, January 20th. Link to FAQ: https://docs.google.com/document/d/119xHPUg2i4MN1hb8MZi_cOgPSX4e9TvSz9Gg74uJiZ8/edit?usp=sharing

7th - 11th Grade will be MAP testing next Monday-Wednesday January 20th - 22nd. MAP testing is an important test to show where students are missing essential skills. All students 7 -11th grade will take the tests. The testing schedule will be as follows: Monday: Reading, Tuesday: Math, and Wednesday: Science. Students will test from 8:15 - 10:15 followed by their regular classes. Seniors are REQUIRED to attend from 8:15 - 10:15 on all 3 testing days. Christy and Vicky have important graduation and senior information along with other graduation requirements that will be covered. Seniors will report to the HS Commons. Additional information about MAP testing is shared in the attached image. If students are in academy classes or taking online courses we will schedule a make up time for them to take all MAP assessments.

January 8, 2025 Due to an oversight on my part, we are going to have to move the 25-26 school calendar recommendation to the February 10th school board meeting. We intend for the official notice of the required public hearing to be published in the Jan. 30th edition of the Richland Clarion Plainsman. All viewpoints on the 4 day calendar proposal are welcome and encouraged from parents, students, staff and community members at the public hearing on Feb. 10th. Sincerely, Jeff Maeder/Supt.

Here is a January update from Pekin Elementary! Link: https://secure.smore.com/n/x5f7z4

Please see the attached graphics for our January Attendance Share Out. Link to graphic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ePHMH_aa57P8g1G8ke-w-QTl7d8hpTP-/view?usp=sharing

PEKIN SUPERINTENDENT STAKEHOLDER SURVEY This survey is anonymous unless you provide your name voluntarily. Please share narrative insights and rank personal and professional priorities for the new superintendent. The search team will produce a general report based on the information gathered in this survey. The report will be shared with the board to advise them on what priorities the district and community stakeholders are looking for in a new leader. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey and provide direction for this important leadership position before January 10th. https://tinyurl.com/PekinSuperintendent

Please see the link to the 2025-2026 proposed calendar. Remember that you can ask questions on the linked survey via the FAQ that we will continue to update and monitor. Link to proposed calendar: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cuKIpx47MZzm7oHrF6KPLRrmF779jLlSLGYRMNbMNNM/edit?usp=sharing Link to FAQ: https://docs.google.com/document/d/119xHPUg2i4MN1hb8MZi_cOgPSX4e9TvSz9Gg74uJiZ8/edit?usp=sharing

Dear Families, Attached is a fun reading challenge for students to complete over our 17-day winter break. If students cross off all the spaces and have their bingo card signed by a parent or guardian, they will earn a prize when we return on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025. Copies of the bingo card will be sent home this week. Happy reading!

Link to the updated questions from the survey - thank you for the questions. https://docs.google.com/document/d/119xHPUg2i4MN1hb8MZi_cOgPSX4e9TvSz9Gg74uJiZ8/edit?usp=sharing

Please see the attached flyer for the change war fundraiser for a local family!

You’re Invited! We are pleased to invite you to listen to a first hand account from Jordan Wulf, a survivor of domestic violence. Jordan's story is aimed at raising awareness and fostering dialogue about domestic violence—a critical issue affecting individuals and families in our communities. Jordan will tell you of her abuse, her survival and her new beginnings. Event Details: 📅 Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024 🕒 Time: 6:00 p.m. 📍 Location: Pekin High School, 1062 Birch Ave., Packwood, IA Sponsored by: Pekin Community School District, River Hills Community Health Center, Gentry Insurance, and Southern Iowa Mental Health Center This event will feature a powerful story, insights, and resources to help support survivors and educate the public on prevention and intervention strategies. Let’s come together to break the silence and build a safer, more compassionate community. Admission: Free will donations accepted and open to the public

Please see the attached graphic for a few job opportunities in the elementary. Please apply if interested! Link to job posting: https://www.iowaworks.gov/vosnet/jobbanks/jobdetails.aspx?enc=9B8/uT7EfbEIDLIMZ8rhowzqyZjsNU1dBVrIZPNl61aLdeYEgg50x36hjNUp+PGjjukCDHww3LSRdN9bPnXS0xYgbZkyJnsS2jKrGK4PVDVSMCeajEG7WACxYeBFq7ZGVgp0Iuc4BuPdSdzdvLcIARa/iYBgEPe184pexrtGZVWkXMWOsmgmsIG19Hv957E/8FjwecG1pOMSN2rcwUlj3Iv2pIxLQO0v0rPfU6gMQ8aq215M/8RzYv0wobjYmIzVTq90jxhjBQWnxfJ8LZe2j2jE/kZJaKAsFq3+VQDwg5RyEQ9y+MzUGX6sXtPfciv3jlZBZfKQlzPa0qnZ7VRlAYVaI0DkP71Rb9It6iF0ixjVrIASUFOL8Jgwx88vsnMhwFcaqBrgDdRd1MhJKhUIC1g46Z3yfab5Me4WvPcWgIy256Xj0/LNKEyYmP6jgTklrNCiDz2EDTqsqRuZhXhn64wBtIJu+r/z1WQvvFrIfrLX578AwFehZQU6TslvHHvg+vB+uLcFNdXSVPM4h4WGmlk4LpTE0WVHFDB/fs1NZrtaaVKLGRrsM8B4mltPZTAF