PIC Parent Update

Dear PIC Families,

We had a great week back at PIC. Students engaged in learning and reviewed the PIC rules for 2026. On Tuesday, we held a school-wide Safety Assembly, covering important topics such as bullying and cyber safety. Here are a few reminders:

• PTO Meeting: Join us on Monday at PES at 6:00 pm for the PTO meeting.
• Schedule Change: This Friday, January 16th, is now a Common Plan Day. Students will be dismissed at 12:45 pm and there will be no after-school clubs.
• Student Sign-In: Please remember to sign in your child if they arrive late. We've noticed an increase in students entering without an adult. We kindly ask that you accompany your child and sign them in.

Thank you for your cooperation and support. Go Bears!

Principal Tekiela

If you are not directly certified and believe you would qualify for free/reduced lunch and fee waivers, please fill out both applications below for full benefits by the end of the first quarter.

Household & Income Application (Fee Waiver) - 2025-20226

Household & Income Application (Fee Waiver) Spanish - 2025-2026
National School Lunch Program Waiver Application (Free/Reduced) - 2025-2026

National School Lunch Program Waiver Application (Free/Reduced) Spanish - 2025-2026

With the increase in students on bus routes this year, we are no longer able to allow extra passengers to ride home with other students. Families will need to make alternate arrangements for these situations.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and support.

We encourage families to ensure that their students arrive at school on time every day. We recognize that there are valid reasons for students to miss school occasionally. To help keep everyone informed, we send attendance reminder letters at 7, 10, and 14 absences. Additionally, we collaborate with Will County Truancy Officers to provide extra support services for families in need. The attendance team at PIC is dedicated to partnering with families for their success. Please feel free to reach out to our office or Principal Tekiela with any questions or concerns.

1. Silent Auction Follow-up

Thanks to everyone who participated in our Silent Auction last month! We have been reaching out to all the winners about next steps - you'll hear from us no later than Jan 15th!

2. Join us at our next meeting

Please consider joining us for our next meeting on Monday, January 12th at 6pm at PES. Otherwise, stay connected to us to keep up-to-date on our upcoming fundraisers and other event details! https://linktr.ee/peotonepto and be sure to follow us on social media!

Please remember to contact the PIC office if your student is going to be absent or late. If your child is changing their route home, please call the office no later than 1:00 pm.

January 9 - Report Card Day/Popcorn Day/Writer's Workshop After School

January 12 - Helping Hands Soap Drive Contest Begins

January 13 - 5th Grade After School Basketball Club

January 16th - Is now a Common Plan Day 12:45 Dismissal for PIC/After School Activities Cancelled

January 19- MLK Day - No School

January 20 - 5th Grade After School Basketball Club/Book Club After School

January 22 - Book Club

January 23 - PIC School Store/Writer's Workshop Club After School/Choir Club After School

January 20-21- NWEA Winter Map Testing

January 27 - 5th Grade After School Basketball Club/PIC Band Visits PHS Band During the Day/Yearbook Club/Book Club After School

January 29 - Book Club After School

February 16 - President's Day Off No School

March 6 - SIP Day 11:00 Dismissal

March 13 - Common Plan Early Dismissal 12:45 PM

March 20 - Report Card Day 3rd Quarter

March 23 - 27 Spring Break

Peotone Intermediate Center

Principal: Jennifer Tekiela (jtekiela@peotoneschools.org)

School Secretary: Miss Trish Brott (pbrott@peotoneschools.org)

Main Office: 815-469-5744

Email: jtekiela@peotoneschools.org
Website: https://www.peotoneschools.org/
Location: 9526 W Monee Manhattan Rd

Frankfort, IL 60423

Office Phone Number 815-469-5744