The first graders have had a fun month. Last week, we had our final Come Read With Me Day of the year. The first graders always look forward to this day and love having a special grown up spend the afternoon with them. We had a great turn out for our four Come Read With Me Days this year. Thank you to all the parents, grandparents, and special grown ups that spent an afternoon with us.
Today, the first graders had their field trip to Jefferson County Park. Even though the weather didn’t cooperate, we made the most of it. The kids explored the nature center, had a picnic lunch inside, got to hold turtles, and pet or hold a snake. We made it outside for a short hike before it started raining again!
Our last stop was the Carnegie Museum in Fairfield. None of us had been there before, and we enjoyed taking a tour and seeing lots of different displays showing the history of Fairfield and Jefferson County.
It’s hard to believe that the end of the school year is quickly approaching. We’ve had a great year with our first graders!
Kim Brisby
Jina Heisdorffer
Jody VanDerHorst
Pekin Preschool hosted a Family STEAM night on Tuesday, April 12 from 3:30 to 6:00 pm. Preschool families enjoyed fun science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) activities provided by the Iowa PBS Education STEAM trailer.
Due to windy conditions the Prom Grand March will take place at the High School main entrance. Bleachers will be outside and a limited number of seats will also be provided in the main hallway.
HS Boys Track at Pekin today has been canceled.
HS Boys will have practice at 3:30 pm today.
The JH track meet schedule at Cardinal today has been canceled due to cold temperatures and high winds.
Pekin Elementary Seeks Kindergarten Students
for the 2022-2023 School Year
Any parents with children age five years old by Sept. 15, 2022 and
interested in attending kindergarten at Pekin Elementary for the 2022-2023 school year, may attend Kindergarten Round-up Registration on April 28, 2022 from 2:00-6:00 PM in the elementary cafeteria. Parents will have the opportunity to complete registration materials, required medical forms, and receive information regarding the 2022-2023 school year. Please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate and any immunization records.
Pekin preschool students will be visiting the kindergarten classrooms on Thursday, May 5th and Friday, May 6th from 9:45 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. in anticipation of the upcoming school year. If your child is not a student at Pekin preschool, but plans to attend Pekin Elementary in the fall, and would like to attend our classroom visit day, please contact the Pekin Elementary office at 319-695-3707 for more details.
Parents,
Are you aware of the FREE digital resources available through the AEA?
Iowa's AEAs provide students and educators with no-cost access to high-quality, vetted digital resources. They are proud to announce their lineup of digital instructional resources for the 2022-23 school year, including six new offerings! Students, educators, and parents have 24/7/365 access to these ebooks, streaming videos, encyclopedia, reference materials, and more!
Check with your child's teacher or me (Mrs. Ledger) for log on information.
These are a great resource to help with homework and to keep your student learning over the summer.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gNYoBXuN9UDAfnTIhNOROaDxL3F1g0RS-mvi1MDKmVw/edit
Have you ever considered being a Substitute Teacher? Now is your opportunity to earn your certification and fulfill the calling to make a difference in the lives of students. Click the link for details.
https://www.gpaea.org/2022/04/11/register-now-for-virtual-substitute-authorization-beginning-march-27-2/
Come join our Team!
Dear Pekin Families, there will be no school starting this Thursday, April 14, Friday, April 15 and Monday, April 18 for the Pekin Community School District. Classes resume on Tuesday, April 19, 2022. As a reminder, the bridge is out on HWY 78. Finally, I will be sharing several DE required "Conditions for Learning" survey documents with all of you soon. Thank you!
Just a reminder to Pekin families that the highway 78 bridge is closed as of today.
Yo-ho-ho! There’s land ahead! Stretch those sea legs because this is the final weekend to help support getting books into our kids’ hands. If you know a student at the school, reach out to that student for the Registration Link to help build his/her home library. If you’d like to make a school-wide donation, you can contribute here: https://bit.ly/PekinESDonationLink through Sunday night. Thank you to all who have participated!
Elementary Music Update:
It’s hard to believe we are winding down this school year already! The 5th & 6th grade classes and bands are set to present their Spring Concert on Thursday, April 28th @ 6:00 pm. Watch for information letters coming soon.
Here’s what we’ve been learning:
Kdg. has been learning about rhythm patterns and the sounds around us.
1st grade explored how we use our voices
2nd grade has been learning Folk Tunes
3rd & 4th grades have started to learn about the African Drum Circle along with playing the tubano drums
5th & 6th grade have been working hard to prepare their upcoming concert for you
The dates for our 2022-2023 concerts have been finalized so please mark your calendars!
December 8th - 5th & 6th grade classes/bands concert
March 16th - K-2nd grade concert
March 30th - 6th grade solo/ensemble contest @ Pekin
April 8th - Mt. Pleasant Honor Band (selected 6th graders)
April 27th - 3rd & 4th grade classes + 5th & 6th grade bands concert
Dear Pekin parents, students and staff, bridge construction on HWY 78 is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 11. Bus pick in Richland will be at 7:45 am. Drop off will be 5 to 10 minutes later than usual. Thank you!
The Hedrick Library is promoting literacy through a reading incentive program. See more information below.
Just a quick reminder that Preschool registration for the 2022-23 school year is today from 3-6 PM at the Pekin Child Care Center. Any child who is 4 years old by Sept. 15th is eligible to register.
Also, a quick reminder the PTO Carnival is Sat., April 9th from 4-7 PM. Come join in the fun and support our staff and students by supporting PTO.
Here are a few pictures of the classroom baskets available through the silent auction.
Finally, a reminder our Book Blast project ends tomorrow. There is still a little time to encourage participation, send out additional emails, and encourage donors to use the link to support the project. https://bit.ly/PekinESDonationLink
It has been a very successful event, and we appreciate your support.
The high seas have never looked more beautiful…or been so smart! We’re halfway through our adventure to earn as many books as possible for our kiddos and we’re having fun on the voyage. Today we announced the winner of the iPad! Congratulations Stella!
Come join the fun at the Pekin PTO School Carnival on Sat., April 9th from 4-7 PM. There will be games, prizes, food, and fun. Each elementary classroom is creating a theme basket to donate for the silent auction. Send your basket donations by Wed., April 7th to your child's classroom. See you all on Saturday!!
“SUPER SITTER” BABY SITTING COURSE REGISTRATION
TO: All Area 5th Grade Boys and Girls
FROM: Kathy Horn, Jefferson County Health Center Auxiliary
DATE: Saturday, April 30, 2022 TIME: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
PLACE: First United Methodist Church (201 North Court in Fairfield)
BRING: A Mask and Drinks (a snack will be provided)
REGISTER: Mail or drop off signed registration form by Friday, April 18, 2022 to:
Jefferson County Health Center or send to JCHC Auxiliary at 2000 S. Main, or to the coordinator Kathy Horn, 504 E. Washington Ave., Fairfield, IA 52556; or email to supersitter@yahoo.com.
PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THE FORM TO THE SCHOOL.
The Super Sitter Baby Sitting Course, sponsored by the Jefferson County Health Center Auxiliary, will be held Saturday, April 30, 2022 from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Please enter thru the east doors on the east side of the building by the parking lot. This course is open to all 5th grade boys and girls in the Jefferson County area. THE COURSE IS LIMITED TO 30 PARTICIPATES. Sign-in is from 7:40-7:55, class begins promptly at 8:00. THERE IS NO FEE TO ATTEND THIS COURSE.
This Baby-Sitting Course includes information and tips for making you a “Super Sitter”. Topics covered will be fire safety, first aid, infant/child care and development. A multiple-choice test is given at the conclusion of the course. Certificates and tote bags will be handed out.
For information or questions, call Kathy Horn at 641-919-9440.
THIS IS NOT A BABY-SITTING SERVICE AND UNDER NO CONDITION WILL ATTENDEES’ NAMES BE GIVEN OUT. This course is great for children watching younger siblings.
This FREE course is offered once per year. Don’t forget your mask and drinks.
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STUDENT NAME: ____________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________________
GRADE: _____________________ SCHOOL: ______________________________________
I give my consent for ________________________________________ to participate in the Baby-Sitting Course sponsored by the Jefferson County Health Center Auxiliary.
PARENT SIGNATURE: _________________________________DATE: ________________
EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME AND NUMBER_______________________________
Here are a few more photos of our 6th graders reading to our Preschool students for Read Across America Day.
