Pekin CSD - Packwood, Iowa

Reminder: Tomorrow, September 25th, is the LAST DAY to order elementary homecoming shirts! Please submit the order form along with payment (cash/check) by tomorrow. Shirts will be ready for pickup on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024. Thank you for your support!

The Pekin High School Student Council will be hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, October 16th, 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

We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join our PTO and help support our school community. Whether it’s assisting with the book fair, Santa’s workshop, the school carnival, or other school events, your help makes a big difference! We also need volunteers for providing meals during conferences and Teacher Appreciation Week. If you’re interested in getting involved and making an impact in your child's education, please complete the survey linked. Link to survey: https://forms.gle/3XqbXa775TCo4Ef26 Thank you for your support!

Order forms for Pekin Elementary Homecoming shirts will come home today or Monday. We will have a very quick turn around with orders due on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024. Please make checks payable to Pekin Schools. Shirts will be delivered to students on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024. Go Panthers! Link to order form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B-gYN3z1pdE3x4oH7W3sRLdMaq1x5BUD/view?usp=sharing Front of shirt: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kpHrYuJ8r03cw2r-MhRHiBFcPvaoMXB7/view?usp=sharing Back of shirt: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UacPdZpez422dknz418IdaXCRUCy1BkZ/view?usp=sharing

A reminder that Homecoming shirt orders and money are due to Christy in the high school office by noon tomorrow! Shirts will come in on Monday, October 7th (Monday of Homecoming Week) and will be passed out on Tuesday since there is no school due to teacher professional development on that Monday.

This is a gentle reminder that we have school pictures tomorrow on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024. Link to image here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19_LBt_YZU5mEHv_1IPGrUuKEOFQ0T-lU/view?usp=sharing

Homecoming shirts are on sale now! Orders are due to Christy in the HS office by Thursday (9/19) at noon. Payment is due at the time of ordering. Order forms were sent home with all 7-12 students on Friday and extra order forms are available in the high school and elementary office. Shirts will arrive on Monday, October 7th, and will be available for pickup starting on Tuesday the 8th. If you have any questions, email Mr. Hoffmann at matt.hoffmann@pekincsd.org.

Our K-6th students have done a marvelous job of following school wide expectations. Students have reached their first goal of 2,500 tickets. We will be celebrating with a hat day and extra recess on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024. Link to flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vOU-DgVybcRCODoT-Nun6-h8cFD9Gsrh/view?usp=sharing

Pekin Community School District is seeking bids on the sale of 1 used competition wrestling mat. The mat is in 3 sections. Bids will be received up to Friday, September 20, 2024 at 12:00 pm. Payment and removal must be complete by September 30, 2024. Bids may be sent to or dropped off at: Pekin Community Schools Attn: Superintendent’s Office 1062 Birch Ave. Packwood, Iowa 52580 For more information, please contact Klynt Weber, Athletic Director at klynt.weber@pekincsd.org or call 319-695-3705 x243

School pictures will be held on Wednesday, September 18th, 2024. Link to image: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Y9rLYVQXi90CrxABi8HsXRjzzuRWXb_C/view?usp=sharing

Attendance in school is crucial because it directly impacts a student's academic success and overall development. Consistent attendance allows students to engage with lessons, build essential skills, and participate in social interactions that foster learning. Missing school can lead to gaps in understanding and make it harder for students to keep up with their peers. Regular attendance also helps establish positive habits that are important for success in life beyond school, emphasizing the value of commitment and responsibility. Below are some resources to view. Link to Elementary: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j8BCgp-P9apJs3gtKNZ3FhMR1MfQhYkJ/view?usp=sharing Link to Secondary: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1glnanUhDZu7MkDJP_LKRaLgcqFQ8NgZq/view?usp=sharing

7th - 11th Grade will be MAP testing next Tuesday - Thursday September 3rd - 5th. 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: Tuesday Reading, Wednesday Math, and Thursday 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.

Pekin (K-12) has a dedicated email address for attendance. If you prefer to notify the school about your child's absence via email, please use this option. https://drive.google.com/file/d/18iqZmAPrlAVY7vpWjVWIY04KrDfjo1y4/view?usp=sharing

We are so excited to welcome back our families and students tonight for Open House from 5:00 to 6:30 PM! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HtOHDVpHCQqsivN6HKak-_ml2m-eCYJh/view?usp=sharing

Please review the attached document on the new state law for attendance in public schools. You will also be receiving a paper copy in the mail. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YWglPnYLgf1D8SYIhXlB__kt41YJJwWZb-UE0KL-SZ8/edit?usp=sharing

Come meet the elementary principal, have a popsicle, and enjoy the playground tonight! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O2va9nyALkXbmoZzX45AamAp9YKD1CN6/view?usp=sharing

Please take a look at the attached flyer for important back-to-school dates coming up. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mbtzua9BUeFmkpI3t87ycR0IiBcaroaZ/view?usp=sharing

If you have not completed your student's 2024-2025 Pekin school enrollment, please do so soon as possible. Completing the forms confirms your child's enrollment. https://pekin.powerschool.com/public

Please refer to the attached document for important reminders about the start of the school year! https://docs.google.com/document/d/19lP9SnCuxIOsAoAehD5-8ijpeQhSNa1FazaR1vSRSlQ/edit?usp=sharing

Registration will be August 13 from 2pm to 6pm in the High School Commons for those that are new to our district and those that may need help with on-line registration. On-line registration will be open on Monday, August 12th at 8 am. Please do NOT register on-line before this time as you will have to re-enter everything you have done prior to this date and time. PLEASE NOTE: that we encourage everyone to have registration done by August 13 at 6pm so that we can get all things done before school starts.