PIC Parent Update

Good Morning,

We are back in the swing of things here at PIC. Yesterday, I had the opportunity to talk about spring safety with students during Character Education Class. During this time we reviewed our building wide expectations and discussed some spring and summer related safety tips. Students were very attentive and asked some great questions.

PIC students completed their IAR testing this week. I am proud of the job they did and today we celebrate with popcorn. Additionally, PIC students will be taking a few minutes with their teachers to Drop Everything and Read today. D.E.A.R. Day is a national celebration that reminds us to make reading for pleasure a priority.

Finally, we begin our Sauce and Spice drive for Helping Hands Food Pantry on Monday. The flyer is below. I had several students ask if it would be okay if they donated ketchup packets etc. We are not accepting packets (soy sauce, dipping sauce). We will happily take sample sizes and full sizes of sauces and condiments. Each class is competing to collect the most. Thank you for your donations.

Have a nice weekend,

Principal Tekiela

The cafeteria staff wishes everyone a wonderful spring break!

We ask that you please check your student's wallet in pushcoin. Students do need money in their wallets to make lunch purchases.

Thank you

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. Car Wash Vouchers Are Here!

The online car wash store is open! Vouchers are $10 each and cover a Graph-X4 wash (which is a $30 value) at Tidal Wave Auto Spa in Bourbonnais. You can pay online or drop off cash/check at school after ordering via the store. Vouchers will be sent home with your student and are valid until early 2027 —perfect for birthdays, gifts, or just to keep your car sparkling clean!

https://peotonepto-carwash.cheddarup.com

2. 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week - Our Teachers Mean the World to Us!
Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4–8th) is coming up, and the PTO is sending our staff on a weeklong “trip” filled with surprises and treats to show how much they’re appreciated. Families can help by signing up to donate specific items for the “Now Boarding Brunch” on Tuesday, May 5 or by making a tax-deductible donation.
https://2026-peotonepto-teacher-appreciation-week.cheddarup.com
We'll also be sending home a flyer soon with ways for your students to get involved during Teacher Appreciation Week to help celebrate their teachers and school staff!
Thank you for helping us make this celebration “plane awesome” for our incredible Peotone teachers and staff!

3. Spring Flower Sale Pick-up Date

Thank you again for supporting our Spring Flower Sale! As a reminder, the pick up will be at PES on Wednesday, May 6th from 4:30-6pm.

4. Save the date: PTO's Annual Family Fun Night

Save the Date - PTO's Annual Family Fun Night will be Thursday, May 28th at PES! Stay tuned as we share more details in the coming weeks on the different stations, activities and vendors that will be joining us that evening.

5. Stay Connected with Us

Stay connected to us to keep up-to-date on our upcoming fundraisers and other event details - we have so many exciting things coming up these last few months of the school year! 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.

April 13 - 24 - Helping Hands Spicy Sauce Drive PES/PIC

April 15 - Quinlin and Fabish 4th Grade Instrument Try On day during Art Classes.

April 16 - Mathletes Competition (during the school day)

April 22 - Band Sign Up Night @ PJHS 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

May 1 - School Improvement Day 11:oo Dismissal

May 18-22 - Spring NWEA MAP Testing

May 27 - 5th Grade Field Trip to Naper Settlement

June 1 - Field Day

June 3 - Last Day of School/Report Cards

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