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8th grade families,

As we approach 2027 -- keep an eye on every monthly newsletter for updates on the class of 2031.

Students must attend and bring their Chromebook.

Our Student-Led Conferences will take place on November 12 and November 18. These conferences are valuable as we teach students to understand the learning process and encourage them to take ownership for their learning. This format helps build student independence, identify areas of strength and growth, and shares knowledge and skills learned throughout the first trimester. While students will present a portfolio of their learning, grade level teachers will be in close proximity to answer questions and provide additional insight on how your child is progressing through the curriculum.

Please see the letter below where you will be able to sign up for a twenty minute time slot on one of the dates above.

These conferences are Student-Led, your child will present the following:

• Student Work Samples
• Data Points (Attendance, Grades, IAR, and iReady Results)
• Goal Setting

Please note, grade level conferences will be student-led and teachers will be available to meet with you and your student during the scheduled time. Students must attend and bring their Chromebook.

Encore conferences will be scheduled with the individual teacher.

We are excited to have our parent chaperones join us for field trips throughout the 2026–2027 school year!

As a reminder, all parent chaperones are required to complete the annual chaperone training each school year. If you have already attended one of our in-person chaperone trainings this school year, you are all set and do not need to complete anything further.

If you have not yet renewed your chaperone training for the 2026–2027 school year, please take a few minutes to:

1. Review the Parent Chaperone Training presentation.
2. Complete this Google Form acknowledging that you have reviewed the presentation and completed your training for this school year.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this important training and for your willingness to support our students. We truly appreciate our parent volunteers and look forward to having you join us on field trips throughout the year!

The libraries at Peacock, Franzen and Benson are always looking for an extra hand. As a volunteer you might check out books for the students, help shelve library materials, listen to a small group of children read aloud, assist with library projects … The possibilities are endless!

Volunteers are needed each day in some capacity. Your help would be appreciated one morning or afternoon each week, once or twice a month, during your student's library time or whenever you find you have some free time to spend at the school with the children!

Please complete the form below to volunteer in your child's library. Training will required prior to volunteering. Volunteers will be invited on an as needed basis. The school librarian will contact you to get you started!

Thank you,

Ashley Darling - Peacock Librarian

Anita DeValk - Franzen Librarian

Jennifer Susina - Benson Librarian

November

6 - End of Trimester 1

11 - Report Cards Sent Home with Students

9-13 - Peacock Book Fair

12 - Early Release & Conferences

13- IPTO Trivia Night

18 - Early Release & Conferences

23-27 - No School

30-School Resumes

December

3 - Peacock & Franzen Choral Concert

Peacock's Average Daily Attendance currently stands at 97%. Our school goal is to always be above 95%. THANK YOU for helping us maintain our goal!!

Students must be in school at least half of a school day in order to participate in after school events and have an overall attendance of 92% present to participate in extracurriculars/school events.

In order to attend school, students must be in compliance with all DuPage County Health regulations. See the Health section for more information related to deciding when your child is too ill to be in school.

Attendance patterns are monitored regularly by school staff. If the number of days missed to school is equal to 5% of the total days that school has been in session, a referral will be made to the DuPage County Truancy Office. This means that the truancy officer will contact you for problem solving in order to improve the child’s school attendance. A student who misses 5% or more of school every year will lose ONE FULL ACADEMIC YEAR of learning before reaching high school graduation.

If your child has a medical condition that is contributing to missed school days, contact the school nurse.

ANY student is eligible to ride the late bus throughout the school year. Your child does not need to be an established bus rider that takes the bus to/from school. The late bus will run on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays and leave school at 4:00 p.m. Tutorial (homework help) also runs on these days from 3:00-4:00. You can sign your child up for the bus service here. This service is FREE to students.

We highly encourage your student to get involved and try something new this year! Students can join any of the following clubs below by emailing or speaking with the listed club sponsor:

• Kindness Club- meets Tuesdays from 3-3:30 with Mrs. Jomarron
• Choir - Mr. Travis
• 6th Grade: Monday & Wednesday @ 7:10 a.m.
• 7th/8th Grades: Tuesday & Thursday @ 7:10 a.m.
• Band - Mr. Ranz
• Concert: Tuesday & Thursday @ 7:10 a.m.
• Symphonic: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday @ 7:10 a.m.
• Film Club- meets Tuesdays from 3-4 with Mr. Travis
• Newspaper Club- meets Wednesdays from 3-4 with Mr. Travis
• Library Helpers- meets M-F after school with Mrs. Darling
• Book Club- meets once a month with Mrs. Darling at lunch
• Battle of the Books- see Mrs. Darling for more information
• IMSA- applications will be available in September from Ms. Hill
• Intramurals meet before school starting at 7:25 in the gym. Student sign-up will be available soon!
• Young Authors- meets twice a month after school with Mrs. Darling

We strongly encourage students to take advantage of homework help during morning and after school tutorial. Students can drop-in to this support on an as needed basis.

Morning Tutorial:

• Begins 7:20 a.m. Monday - Friday
• Students will work with Mrs. Jomarron or Mrs. Rathje.

After School Tutorial:

• Begins 2:50 - 3:50 on Monday's, Tuesday's, and Thursday's
• Students will work with Mrs. Kusmierz, Mrs. Rathje, or Mr. Falasz.

We appreciate your partnership with reminding students that the school expectations of acting with integrity and speaking with good purpose when cheering on Charger athletic teams at home games. As we enter this season, please be reminded that any student who is absent during the school day is not eligible to attend extra curricular activities. Students must also meet eligibility criteria per the student handbook to participate as an athlete and attend as a spectator. We are excited about the basketball season and wish our Charger teams the best!

Additionally, all Peacock students attending away athletic games at Wood Dale JH, Roselle Middle, Medinah Middle, Westfield, or Spring Wood must have an adult supervisor accompany them.

All HOME athletic games are live streamed during the event here: https://itasca10.org/live.

Let's go Chargers!!!

Upcoming important dates

November 13- Trivia Night (adults only)

Marla's Lunch - Hot Lunch information

Questions or comments, reach out to denisedicianni@hotmail.com

• Itasca District 10 Registration Page.pdf

  Itasca District 10 Lunch at a Glance.pdf

District 10 Spirit Wear

The IPTO is proud to announce online clothing store that will also be linked on their website. Here are some details

• Store never closes
• Items ship directly to your house
• Shop from several school stores and all items will be placed in one shopping cart
• Below is the to our school stores:

• District 10 Spirit Wear

If you need to update us on your child's medical, dietary, or any other health needs, you can reach out to Nurse Spears. Please drop-off any necessary medication for your child before August 15th.

Nurse Michelle Ciero - mciero@itasca10.org

REMINDER:

All students are required by State Law to obtain a physical examination from a licensed physician prior to entrance into 6th grade and middle school athletics. Also with participation in school athletics, a sports physical needs to be complete and an IHSA Concussion Acknowledgment & Consent Form needs to be electronically submitted. Please review all Health Requirements needed for your student(s) in the links. Transfer students are allowed thirty days to comply with this requirement.

Interested in a career with us? We are currently looking for paraprofessionals & substitute teaching staff. Building principals would be happy to answer any of your questions on potential employment opportunities. See this link for additional information & how to apply.