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Pekin Elementary November 1, 2013
Volume 2, Issue 3
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, successful, and responsible citizens.
Technology is a part of students’ learning, both at home and at school. Check out some of these sites and apps to support your child’s learning in reading and math. These sites offer free games and ebooks that are fun and easy to use. Some require you set up a free account to gain access. These resources can be used on computers, ipads, and/or smart phones, which gives your child access to educational resources at their fingertips.
http://www.mathplayground.com/thinkingblocks.html
http://www.wegivebooks.org/books
http://www.oxfordowl.co.uk/home
Don’t forget about access to the Everyday Math activities at https://em-ccss.everydaymathonline.com/g_login.html
The Accelerated Reader site can be accessed at https://hosted140.renlearn.com/708761/default.aspx
Students also have log in access at
http://www.starrmatica.com/
Students can practice reading and language skills by logging into Skills Tutor at
http://skillsiowa.corexlr8.com/home/LoginPage.aspx
FREE Educational Apps
Veteran’s Day Assembly
Mrs. Lori Eads, our K-12 Talented and Gifted teacher, has organized a Veteran’s Day Assembly for the K-5 students. Representatives from American Legion Post 504 will present the colors assisted by our local Boy Scout troop. Our fourth and fifth grade TAG students will participate as presenters by leading the Pledge of Allegiance and performing a poetic reader’s theater. The guest speaker will be Pekin High School student, Mickey Reynolds. As a National Guard member she will speak to service to our country.
Civic literacy is among the standards of the Iowa Core Curriculum and this is a great way for students to learn more about those who serve our country. We honor all active and inactive veterans.
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Please join me in thanking the Richland Fire Department for bringing their fire truck and presenting fire safety tips to the elementary students. We also want to thank them for washing off the playground after our remodeling project to prepare it for Mrs. Swanson repainting playground games. We appreciate their efforts and support of our school.
“Thank You!”
All elementary students will have the opportunity to experience Dome Theater on November 12th. Each grade level has selected the presentation students will enjoy during their Dome Theater experience. Each presentation is unique in its alignment to the Iowa Core Curriculum. You can check out the extensive list of presentations teacher had to select from at DomeTheater.net/school.htm
We want to thank Pekin PTO for sponsoring this event.
Dome Theater Comes to Pekin Elem.
Oct. 25th marked the end of the 1st quarter; therefore it is time for our first scheduled parent-teacher conferences of the school year. Conferences will be held from 4:00-8:00 PM on Tues., November 5th and Thurs., November 7th. Your scheduled conference date and
Parent / Teacher Conferences
We also wish to thank the Pilot Grove Savings Bank in Packwood for continuing the Pekin Savings Bank program. Elementary students can conveniently deposit into their savings account each Wednesday as 5th grade students work as tellers while being supervised by bank employees. Their support of this program encourages financial literacy, a 21st Century Skill.
time will be included with your child’s 1st quarter report card coming home on October 31st. We encourage you to attend conferences, but never hesitate to contact teachers throughout the school year if you have questions, concerns, or words of encouragement.
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• Nov. 3rd – Daylight Savings Time begins
• Nov. 4th – PTO meeting @ 5:00
• Nov. 5th – 2:30 Dismissal/ Parent-Teacher Conferences from 4:00-8:00 PM
• Nov. 5th – Election Day
• Nov. 7th – Veteran’s Day Assembly @ 9:00 AM in the elementary gym.
• Nov. 7th – 2:30 Dismissal/ Parent-Teacher Conferences from 4:00-8:00 PM
• Nov. 8th – No School
• Nov. 11th – No School/ Teacher In-service
• Nov. 11th – School Board Meeting 7 PM
• Nov. 13th – Picture retakes begin @ 11:00 AM
• Nov. 15th – Aaron Thomas Assembly for 5th-8th graders @ 9:00 AM
• Nov. 27th _ 29th - No School, Thanksgiving Break
• Dec. 2nd - Teacher in-service/ No School
• Dec. 4th – 2nd quarter mid-term
• Dec. 6th – Santa’s Workshop
Upcoming Important Dates:
Schools are always looking for ways to bring in more funding, resources, and materials. So, how can you help our school? Pekin Elementary participates in the following programs that make contributing fairly simple and painless.
1. General Mills Box Tops for Education Clip the box top coupons from each participating product and simply send them to school with your child. Find participating products at http://www.boxtops4education.com/earn/clip/brands.aspx
2. Campbell’s Labels for Education Clip and save UPC labels from participating products. It’s so much more than just soup labels. Check out the extensive list at http://www.labelsforeducation.com/Earn-Points/Participating-Products
Simple Ways to Help Our School
Mark Your Calendar!
3. Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House Charities Collect and save the pop tabs from cans of soda and turn them into the school to help recycle and raise money for the Ronald McDonald Charities.
4. SchoolStore.com Shop your favorite stores on-line at schoolstore.com. When prompted, be sure to select Pekin Elementary. We receive a percentage of all sales in support of the school. This is a great way to support the school with one of your favorite activities, shopping!
Don’t forget to ask neighbors and friends to collect for Pekin Elementary as well. Every dollar counts.
Are you already thinking about on-line shopping for the holidays? Consider shopping at the large variety of stores available through SchoolStore.com
Pekin Elementary is a registered member of this site and when you shop, and identify our school, we receive a percentage of the sales.
Our Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO) sponsored a red bulb tulip planting in support of Red Ribbon Week to promote a drug free world. Each elementary student planted a bulb in the flowerbed in the front of school. This spring the red tulips will remind us of our
SchoolStore.com
Address: 1062 Birch Ave. Packwood, Ia 52580 Phone: 319-695-3707 641-661-2351 Fax: 319-695-5130 E-Mail: [email protected]
We’re on the Web! See us at:
www.PekinCSD.org
efforts to stay drug free. If you are interested in joining PTO or learning more about the organization please contact parent Lana Reed at 641-799-3979 for more information. The next scheduled meeting is November 4th @ 5:00.
It’s a great way to get your shopping done with ease and support Pekin Elementary.
Check it out at: https://www.schoolstore.com/cgi/SSCHomePage?asd_number=undefined&userid=undefined
Happy shopping!
Parent/Teacher Organization (PTO)
It is the policy of the Pekin Community School district not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs, activities, and employment policies as required by Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Iowa Code, Chapter 601A (1993). Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, or Chapter 601A may be directed to the Educational Equity Coordinator, Kim Ledger, Pekin Community School District, 1062 Birch Ave., Packwood, IA 52580-8542, (319) 695-3707, or to the Director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, Iowa, or to the Director of the Region VII Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, Kansas City, Missouri.
Please continue to check the district website at http://www.pekincsd.org for updated articles and information about what is happening at Pekin Elementary.
