Here is the link to the November Smore: https://secure.smore.com/n/nfdpc
When is sick too sick for school? Please see the attached graphic for more information.
Pekin Elementary's Halloween parties will take place on Thursday, October 31st, 2024, from 1:30-3:00 PM. Students will get dressed and ready from 1:30-2:00 PM, and parties will begin once everyone is ready. Our Halloween parade will follow promptly at 3:00 PM. We invite you to come and join in the fun!
Please see the attached flyer for information on joining the Pekin Youth Wrestling Club.
This is a reminder that there will be no school on Friday, October 25th, 2024 for Teacher Conference Comp Day. Thank you to all the parents who attended conferences! We truly appreciate your collaboration and partnership.
Pekin School is looking for substitute nurses. If you are qualified and interested, please fill out this survey:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSexGrCiixA4kdZU64vMIF_SMhpVk4Sntf-FNdX_HrNnCv1RiQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Please see the attached form to sign your 3rd-6th grade child up for basketball. These are due by November 4th, 2024. Thank you!
School pictures will be delivered on Monday. Retakes will be on Thursday, November 7th, 2024.
Pekin CSD has opened the positions of head baseball and head softball for the 2025 season. Please visit
https://docs.google.com/document/d/17-GtYJJzbeSDin6b9q_e7Q35pBpbr70kDYJ1jJM1CWQ/edit?usp=sharing
for a list of current openings.
Good afternoon!
This is a friendly reminder to sign up for parent-teacher conferences, which Pekin will host next Tuesday (10/22/24) and Thursday (10/24/24). Please note there will be a 1:30 early dismissal on both days and no school on Friday (10/25/24). Thank you to those who have signed up already. We appreciate it!
Here is the link to directions to sign up: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GqG-1h4tPL4xBzGCBzitG6qTLvbobgRVaI_vGWJx3AM/edit?usp=sharing
The Pekin High School Student Council will be hosting a blood drive this Wednesday from 10 AM - 1 PM in the High School gym. If you are interested in donating, please contact Mr. Hoffmann at matt.hoffmann@pekincsd.org or sign up online at the following link:
https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/128654.
Tomorrow's Homecoming dress up day is tropical day! Elementary students will also be celebrating their 2nd PBIS reward and eating lunch outside. Please send a beach towel with your child to sit on at lunch. Additionally, conference sign up is now live so please log in to powerschool and get your child signed up for a parent teacher conference time slot. Thank you!
Link to information on how to sign up for conferences: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GqG-1h4tPL4xBzGCBzitG6qTLvbobgRVaI_vGWJx3AM/edit?usp=sharing
Please see the attached document for details regarding parent-teacher conferences. Conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd, from 3:00-7:00 PM, and Thursday, October 24th, from 3:00-7:00 PM. To accommodate these conferences, Pekin will have a 1:30 PM early dismissal on both days to allow teachers time to prepare. The sign-up for conference times will open on Tuesday, October 8th. We encourage you to sign up and take the opportunity to discuss your child's progress and education. Thank you.
Link to document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GqG-1h4tPL4xBzGCBzitG6qTLvbobgRVaI_vGWJx3AM/edit?usp=sharing
Please review the attached flyer and permission slip for details on what's happening at the elementary next Wednesday. We are excited for this special day! Please return the permission slip before October 9th. Thank you.
Please view the attached October newsletter for Pekin Elementary.
Link: https://secure.smore.com/n/q9tae
Attendance is especially important in the early grades because it sets the foundation for future learning and success. Having strong attendance habits in these formative years helps ensure students are prepared academically and socially for future learning. Please see the infographic for more information.
Please see the attached image for the elementary homecoming dress up days next week!
Monday (No School)
Tuesday (Tropical)
Wednesday (Jersey day)
Thursday (Wear your favorite color)
Friday (Pekin Pride)
Please see the attached letter for Pekin elementary's intervention plan. This letter also came home tonight. Thank you!
Link to letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mh55l0sGHV6xXlStKeJTA-EPBSAU6QEttRX7-dmCdRQ/edit?usp=sharing
On Wednesday October 2nd starting at 8:30 all Pekin Sophomores will be taking the ASVAB test. The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success. The ASVAB tests are designed to measure aptitudes in four domains: Verbal, Math, Science and Technical, and Spatial. Results of this test will be used to assist students in determining potential career and college paths after high school. Pekin does not release scores or student information to the military.
🌴 Homecoming 2024: High Tides and Good Vibes 🌴
Next week is Homecoming Week! Check out the posters below to see our 7-12 dress up days and the activities schedule for the week. As a reminder, there is no school on Monday for teacher professional development. We are looking forward to having a fun-filled week in paradise 😎
