Pekin CSD - Packwood, Iowa

Good afternoon! This is a friendly reminder to sign up for parent-teacher conferences, which Pekin will host next Tuesday (10/22/24) and Thursday (10/24/24). Please note there will be a 1:30 early dismissal on both days and no school on Friday (10/25/24). Thank you to those who have signed up already. We appreciate it! Here is the link to directions to sign up: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GqG-1h4tPL4xBzGCBzitG6qTLvbobgRVaI_vGWJx3AM/edit?usp=sharing

The Pekin High School Student Council will be hosting a blood drive this Wednesday 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.

Tomorrow's Homecoming dress up day is tropical day! Elementary students will also be celebrating their 2nd PBIS reward and eating lunch outside. Please send a beach towel with your child to sit on at lunch. Additionally, conference sign up is now live so please log in to powerschool and get your child signed up for a parent teacher conference time slot. Thank you! Link to information on how to sign up for conferences: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GqG-1h4tPL4xBzGCBzitG6qTLvbobgRVaI_vGWJx3AM/edit?usp=sharing

Please see the attached document for details regarding parent-teacher conferences. Conferences will be held on Tuesday, October 22nd, from 3:00-7:00 PM, and Thursday, October 24th, from 3:00-7:00 PM. To accommodate these conferences, Pekin will have a 1:30 PM early dismissal on both days to allow teachers time to prepare. The sign-up for conference times will open on Tuesday, October 8th. We encourage you to sign up and take the opportunity to discuss your child's progress and education. Thank you. Link to document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GqG-1h4tPL4xBzGCBzitG6qTLvbobgRVaI_vGWJx3AM/edit?usp=sharing

Please review the attached flyer and permission slip for details on what's happening at the elementary next Wednesday. We are excited for this special day! Please return the permission slip before October 9th. Thank you.

Please view the attached October newsletter for Pekin Elementary. Link: https://secure.smore.com/n/q9tae

Attendance is especially important in the early grades because it sets the foundation for future learning and success. Having strong attendance habits in these formative years helps ensure students are prepared academically and socially for future learning. Please see the infographic for more information.

Please see the attached image for the elementary homecoming dress up days next week! Monday (No School) Tuesday (Tropical) Wednesday (Jersey day) Thursday (Wear your favorite color) Friday (Pekin Pride)

Please see the attached letter for Pekin elementary's intervention plan. This letter also came home tonight. Thank you! Link to letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mh55l0sGHV6xXlStKeJTA-EPBSAU6QEttRX7-dmCdRQ/edit?usp=sharing

On Wednesday October 2nd starting at 8:30 all Pekin Sophomores will be taking the ASVAB test. The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-aptitude battery that measures developed abilities and helps predict future academic and occupational success. The ASVAB tests are designed to measure aptitudes in four domains: Verbal, Math, Science and Technical, and Spatial. Results of this test will be used to assist students in determining potential career and college paths after high school. Pekin does not release scores or student information to the military.

🌴 Homecoming 2024: High Tides and Good Vibes 🌴 Next week is Homecoming Week! Check out the posters below to see our 7-12 dress up days and the activities schedule for the week. As a reminder, there is no school on Monday for teacher professional development. We are looking forward to having a fun-filled week in paradise 😎

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