Wednesday, March 2, 2022 was National Read Across America Day. The 6th grade students visited the preschool to read books with them. The 6th graders enjoyed showing off their reading skills, and the preschoolers loved listening to the fluent 6th graders. The 6th graders admitted they missed being in preschool, but they enjoyed reading with their preschool friends so much that we are going back in April to do math with them. Check out our pictures!
Arrrrgh matey! We found us our fourth and final Treasure Chest Full of Cash Winner. Shiver me timbers! Now ye lads and lassies, the next prize drawing is for the iPad. So get those sea legs moving and head to your computers to complete your Treasure Map!
Land ho! Our third Treasure Chest Full of Cash Winner has found the loot today. Let’s celebrate together!”
April is Autism Awareness Month. Students and staff of Pekin CSD are encouraged to wear blue on Mon., April 4th in support of our students and families who walk in the world of Autism each day. Join us in showing your support.
Congratulations to our second Treasure Chest winner!!
There will be another winner tomorrow. Students who participate by following the directions on the Treasure Map are entered into the drawing.
Haven’t received an email to contribute to Book Blast yet? Help give all our students access to more books by making a school-wide donation: https://bit.ly/PekinESDonationLink
Your support truly makes a world of difference in their education!
42nd Annual Keokuk Co. 6th & 7th grade Campout information and registration materials.
Please see our current open positions at Pekin CSD, visit our website for more information.
“Treasure awaits! One of our lucky students won a chest of fortunes TODAY. Parents/students - Return your completed Treasure Maps to be entered to win. There are still 3 more days of pirate’s treasure to give away….plus an iPad!”
Dear Parents, Students and Staff, Important Travel Information - The Iowa Department of Transportation has announced that there will be a bridge closure on Iowa 78 west of Richland begins at 7 a.m. Monday, April 11th. The replacement of the Iowa 78 bridge over the Dakota, Minnesota, and Eastern Railroad, about 2.5 miles west of Richland, in Keokuk County, will require closing the Iowa 78 bridge over the railroad beginning on Monday, April 11, until late fall 2022, weather permitting, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Fairfield construction office.
During this project, through traffic on Iowa 78 will be detoured using Keokuk/Jefferson County Road V-63 (270th Avenue), Jefferson County Road H-17 (120th Street), and Iowa 1. Local traffic will have access to Iowa 78 except for the lanes crossing the bridge over the railroad at Iowa 78 mile marker 8.8
Ahoy! 🏴☠️ ☠️
Our lads and lassies have cast off on an adventure to discover their own treasure trove of books. Parents – be on the lookout for your child’s Treasure Map and help us to complete it tonight!”
See our Pekin Facebook page and/or Pekin's website for more details.
Pekin Elementary's voyage starts next week when we’ll cast off in search of Book Blast treasure. Once your child receives their Treasure Map next week, the treasure hunt begins! Be sure to complete it for a chance to win one of 4 Treasure Chests Full of Cash and even an Apple iPad! But even better, you’ll be starting the journey to earning all 10 books on the Treasure Map book list.
Alumni and friends,
If you don't have a special Pekin student you would like to support, but still want to help us reach our goal, you can donate directly by using the link in the attached community letter. We always appreciate the support we receive from our community partners.
Heave ho! Let’s go readers!
Dear Parents, please see the attached notification / information regarding an upcoming "Conditions for Learning" survey that will be send soon.
Please see our current open positions at Pekin CSD, visit our website for more information.
Calling all supporters of literacy and Pekin Elementary! See the informational letter to learn how you can support our efforts to put books in the hands of children for their home libraries.
Pekin T-ball information and registration form.
Camp Invention opportunity.
(Notice the March 31st deadline for a discounted price.)
Pekin Elementary Seeks Preschool Students
for the 2022-2023 School Year
Any parents with children age four years old by Sept. 15, 2022 and
interested in attending Preschool at Pekin for the 2022-2023 school year, may attend registration on April 7, 2022 from 3:00-6:00 PM in the preschool classroom at the Pekin Child Care Center. 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. You may contact the Pekin Child Care Center office at 319-695-5127 if you have questions.
Our 4 year old preschool is open to any eligible 4 year old student regardless of where they live. There are no "open enrollment" regulations for preschool. Please spread the word regarding registration and help us locate all eligible 4 year old students. Please contact me if you have questions.
Thank you,
Mrs. Ledger
ISASP TIME!
ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) will be held March 28-April 1. We encourage fifth graders to eat nutritiously and to get plenty of rest.
Research shows that water is an important ingredient in academic achievement, so we are recommending that fifth graders bring some kind of water container with a lid to have at their desks during the tests. The containers can be filled with ice and water at school. No other beverages should be sent. They may also bring non electronic games to play during break times.
We are also allowing students to chew peppermint gum during the test. Please do not send bubble gum or any other flavor. Peppermint, and the act of chewing, is said to promote brain activity. This may not be the case, but why not give it a try?
*The number one way to improve your test scores is to have a positive attitude about the test.
*Get a good nights sleep before taking the test.
*Avoid worrying about the test. Keep in mind that you won’t know all the answers. Just do your best.
Parents, don’t forget words of encouragement... They are
often most important of all.
Mrs. Book, Mrs. Reneker, Mrs. Wright
...and a few more 3rd grade projects.
The kids had a blast while learning sooooo much!
A few more photos of 3rd grade projects.
