Charger Report

Please take a moment to read through the monthly newsletter as it is packed with important information about upcoming events, school updates, and highlights from our classrooms. Below you will find grade-level newsletters and updates.

6th Grade Newsletter

7th Grade Newsletter

8th Grade Newsletter

Students in grades 6-8 in art class designed and created ornaments for the Itasca Community's annual tree decorating contest. Peacock's tree theme is "Peacock Season of Excellence" as students decorated and defined the 8 Keys of Excellence. You can vote for Peacock's tree December 1st-31t, either in person at the library or online at the library's website, https://www.itascalibrary.org.

Please ensure your child has the necessary winter clothing everyday.

• every day: winter coat, hat and gloves

• on any day when it snows: winter coat, hat, gloves and boots

When weather permits, students will have outdoor supervision 7:20-7:45 a.m. before school and outdoor lunch activity if the temperature is 20 degrees or above, factoring wind chill. If the temperature drops below 20 degrees, factoring wind chill, students will remain indoors.

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

Peacock book fair is the week of November 11th thru the 15th. Students will go to the book fair during their ELA classes to shop. The book fair will also be open during student-led conferences if you would like to shop with your student.

December

2 - School Resumes

5 - Peacock & Franzen Choral Concert

10 - Peacock Band Concert: Jazz, Concert, and Symphonic Bands

11-13 - 8th Grade YWCA Lessons

16 - Peacock Symphonic Band Field Trip

17 - Peacock Concert Band Field Trip

17 - Boys BB Game vs Roselle Middle

19 - Peacock Choir Field Trip

Dec. 23 - Jan. 6th - No School, Winter Break

January 7 - School Resumes (Tuesday)

*Check Peacock's student calendar for updates and event details.

• Collecting new, unused toys
• Now through December 11th
• All District 10 Schools are collecting this holiday season

Parents/guardians of 8th graders. Please note important high school transition dates from Lake Park High School. Additionally, 8th grade graduation and celebration events are included below. More information on 8th grade events and high school transition will be shared in January.

• Jan. 10th - Lake Park counselors present to Peacock Students during the school day
• Jan . 15th - Class of 2029: Plan Your Path Session at Lake Park
• March 13th - Get Involved!: LP Athletic & Activities Night
• March 17th - Graduation Photos at Peacock (during school day)
• April 23rd - Lancer Success: Parent Guide to Supporting your Freshman
• May 27th - 8th Grade Celebration Field Trip
• May 29th - 8th Grade Graduation
• TBD - 8th Grade Dinner Dance

Peacock's Average Daily Attendance currently stands at 96%. 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!!!

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 are links to our school stores:

• Benson Primary School
• Franzen Intermediate School
  
• Peacock Middle School

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.

Ms. Kim Spears at kspears@ndsec.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.