Peterson Weekly Newsletter

• Monday, September 7 - Labor Day - No School
• Wednesday, September 16 - First Early Release at 1:45
• Wednesday, September 23 - Early Release at 1:45
• Wednesday, September 23 - Parent Information Night - 5:00 - 6:30
• Wednesday, September 30 - Early Release at 1:45
• Friday, October 2 - Picture Day

At Peterson Elementary, the safety and well-being of our students and staff is always our highest priority. As part of our district’s ongoing commitment to school safety, Kalispell Public Schools has partnered with Talos Security to provide an additional layer of security and support at our schools.

Talos Security officers will provide a visible presence on and around our school grounds, regularly patrolling the building and surrounding areas. Their role is to help deter unsafe activity, monitor our school environment, and provide an additional level of support should a safety concern arise.

You may see Talos Security personnel on campus throughout the school day. Their presence is intended to be proactive, supportive, and reassuring—another set of eyes helping us maintain a safe and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and families.

We are grateful for the additional support this partnership provides as we work together to cultivate a safe, secure, and caring school community for every Panther.

Every student will get a T-shirt at no cost. However, if you would like to help offset the cost of the shirts, we're accepting donations of any amount. The cost is $15.00 per shirt

If you're a business owner and would like to see your logo on all Peterson students and staff once a week throughout the school year, sign up to be a school sponsor this year. The sponsorships are $250(small logo) or $500(large logo), Tax Deductible.

Please return t-shirt form to your student's teacher by Friday, September 11.

T-shirts will be distributed Thursday, October 29th.

One Friday a month we will have a ice cream day during lunch. The money raised will help purchase new balls and other recess equipment for our students to enjoy throughout the year.

The ice cream is $1.00. Please send $1.00 in a baggie labeled with your student's name and teacher's name.

Ice Cream Day Schedule:

• Friday, September 25
• Friday, October 23
• Friday, November 20
• Friday, December 11
• Friday, January 29
• Friday, February 26
• Friday, March 19
• Friday, April 30
• Friday, May 21

Volunteers Needed!

We need volunteers to help make Ice Cream Day a success! If you are available, please consider signing up to help from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Volunteers will collect money and hand out ice cream to students.

Thank you for supporting our students and helping us provide fun recess equipment for everyone to enjoy! We appreciate the support!

Are you looking for a job or interested in working in our school district?

Our school district has a variety of job opportunities available throughout the school year. Whether you are interested in working directly with students, helping in the classroom, transportation, food service, custodial services, or other positions, there may be an opportunity that is a great fit for you!

If you or someone you know is interested in joining our school district, please visit our district website to see our current job openings and learn mor about how to apply.

Here are some useful links:

• Peterson Web Page
• SD5 Webpage
• Transportation Department
• Powerschool
• The Heart Program
• Food Service
• District Calendar

Is your student going to be absent or arrive late?

Report Absences to 406-751-3737 - select ATTENDACE LINE

or

email kim.lalum@sd5.k12.mt.us

Do you need to pick your student up early?

No need to call before you come to pick up your student. I can call them down when you get here while you check them out on the computer. Please bring your ID with you.

Is someone picking up your kiddo that is not you or another parent?

Please call me and let me know who I should be expecting and be sure to remind them to bring ID.