FAFSA season is well under way. Currently only 34% of our seniors have completed the FAFSA. This application is required for students who plan to attend college and receive financial aid. Both students and parents will need to create a FAFSA id and complete the application. If you have not done so already please log into https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa and complete the form to apply for financial aid.
Winter Spirit Days!
Santa's Workshop this Friday!
Bill Rex Invitational https://youtu.be/VlUiJCHI948
5/6 Concert Information
Hello!
Gifts are pouring in and the PTO is looking for elves to help organize them for Santa’s Workshop this year! We’ll be meeting Tuesday (December 6), Wednesday (December 7), and Thursday (December 8) starting at 4:00PM and welcome anyone that is interested in helping! Come as you’re able and stay for as long as you can. We’ll be working in an empty classroom and will post the location outside the elementary school office. If you plan to come please sign up using the link below so we have an idea of how many elves to expect!
We’re also looking for elves to help our shoppers on the day of the event! This is such a fun opportunity to see the students excited to choose just the right gifts for the friends and family members on their lists. Volunteers are asked to commit to a four hour shift and are welcome to eat lunch with their children while they’re here. Please sign up using the link below so we know how much help to expect.
Elementary Lunch Schedules
10:50-11:30 K-2 Lunch and Recess
11:20-12:00 3-4 Lunch and Recess
11:50-12:25 5-6 Lunch and Recess
Sign Up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EA9AA2FA1F8C52-santas
If you have questions, please email pekinpto@gmail.com.
Thank you for your support!
Due to limited numbers, Pekin JV Girls’ Basketball tonight at Wapello will only be two quarters this evening instead of a full four. Boys JV basketball will play RIGHT AFTER the Girls’ game is complete. Varsity games will play at their regularly scheduled times.
Secondary students got the opportunity to listen to John Deere as part of our Employer Guest Speaker series today! Thank you John Deere for sharing about great opportunities! #worththedrive
Pekin sent 12 men to the Southeastern Iowa Trades Expo at the Ottumwa National Guard Armory. They got to see and meet different trade groups from around the state. Thanks to SSG Kyle Green for helping organize and inviting us to attend!
#pekin #worththedrive #iowanationalguard
The Fairfield Elks delivered dictionaries to every third grader at Pekin. They have been doing this service for about twenty years. We appreciate their desire in making our community and school better! Thank you to the Elks!
#worththedrive
Santa's Workshop PTO
Mr. Philips sharing a Dr. Seuss book with kindergarten.
#worththedrive#greatsuperintendent
Congratulations Pekin Panthers!
Elementary Music
We have had a fun time in elementary music class so far this year. Students are back to singing, learning new concepts, dancing and playing new music games along with their favorites. Talk Like a Pirate Day is always a hit and students enjoy hearing their new pirate name. K-3rd grades are learning from our new curriculum on becoming Artful, Tuneful and Beatful. 3rd & 4th grades have also been delving into identifying the different kinds of notes. 5th and 6th grades are preparing for their upcoming concert on December 8th at 6:00 pm in the high school gymnasium. I have been sending emails concerning concert attire for our 5th/6th grade band members. Please be aware! I will be sending more detailed information as we get closer to our concert date. Hopefully students are sharing what they have been learning with you. If not, please ask them to share :0)
Here are the Concert Dates for 2022-2023. Mark Your Calendars!
Dec. 8th - 5th & 6th grade classes along with 5th/6th Grade Bands - Concert @ 6:00 pm
March 16th - K-2nd Grade Music Concert @ 6:00 pm
March 30th - 6-8 Grade Solo/Ensemble Contest (All 6th grade band members will be involved) Starts at 5:00 pm and will be assigned a time slot.
April 27th - 3rd & 4th Grade Music + 5th/6th Grade Bands Concert @ 6:00 pm
November 7-12 Newsletter! Happy November!!
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday and Thursday next week from 3-7 p.m. School will dismiss at 1:30 p.m. both days and no school on Friday. The online sign-up for Parent Teacher Conferences will close on Monday at noon. We will utilize our online registration for Parent/Teacher Conferences through PowerSchool. Parents are responsible for signing up for conference times. Please do not just show up without registering, If you are unable to register, please contact your students teachers individually to set up a time.
PJ Day Monday and Crazy Sock and World Spina Bifida Day today. We all wore yellow and teal to show our support.#worththedrive
Day of Awesomeness is tomorrow! Thank you to everyone who helped with our fundraiser. The rest of the prizes will go out tomorrow. Reminder to wear socks and dress warm. #wortthedrive
Pekin PTO would like to host a soup supper on Tuesday, November 1st for teachers. If you would like to make a soup please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A48AAAE29ABF49-fall1
Pekin Youth Wrestling
