PIC Parent Update

Dear PIC Parents/Guardians,

Students and staff have been very busy at PIC. Last night, the choir did a fantastic job at their spring show. Below are some things we are looking forward to once the students return. The staff had a surprise reverse staff spirit week this past week. It was fun to watch the students try to guess what the theme was.

IAR Testing - Begins on March 3oth

Wear Blue for Autism Awareness - April 2nd

Spring Safety Assembly - April 9th

Drop Everything and Read Day - April 10th

Mathletes Competition - April 16th

Wishing you and your family a wonderful spring break.

PIC students will begin the IAR test on Monday, March 30th. All students will need headphones. We ask that students arrive on time and be prepared to test. The schedule is listed below. IAR testing will start first thing in the morning.

Week 1

March 30 - Math Unit 1 60 minutes

March 31- Math Unit 2 60 minutes

April 1 - Math Unit 3 60 minutes

Week 2

April 7 - ELA Unit 1 90 minutes

April 8 - ELA Unit 2 90 minutes

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. Spiritwear Update

Thanks again for all the orders - items will be sent home the week after your spring break!

2. 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

3. Pancake Breakfast Planning
Pancake Breakfast → "Flippin’ Good Ideas Session" - we'll talk about the date, sponsors and important next steps. Join us on Wed April 1st at 7pm for a virtual planning session.

4. 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.

March 20 - Report Card Day 3rd Quarter/Rok Star Day/World Down Syndrome Day/ Popcorn Day

March 23 - 27 Spring Break

April 1 - Paraprofessional Day

April 2 - World Autism Day - Wear Blue

April 3 - No School Good Friday

April 6 - No School Easter Monday

April 8 - 4th Grade Mathletes After School

April 9 - Spring Safety Assembly

April 13 - 24 - Helping Hands Spicy Sauce Drive PES/PIC (More info to come)

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 Dismsissal

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