PIC Parent Update

Parent(s)/Guardian(s)

Please review this week’s update carefully, as we have several important events and reminders.

5Essentials Parent & Student Surveys

• Parents: Please complete the 5Essentials Parent Survey. An email was sent with the survey link, or you may click the link here.

• Students: The student survey will be administered on Tuesday, February 24.

• An opt-out letter is coming home with your student today if you prefer that your child not participate.

Public Hearing – PIC

We invite you to attend the final Public Hearing regarding the potential closing of PIC. The meeting will take place tomorrow at the high school 9:00 am. Additional details from the Peotone website are included below for your reference.

Pro Kids Show

Thank you to all the families who attended and supported the Pro Kids show. It was a wonderful event!

One Book, One School – Matilda

Our One Book, One School program featuring Matilda will conclude on Tuesday.

• On Friday, students will go to the junior high to watch the play Matilda Jr.

• We are excited to support and celebrate our very own PIC students who are performing!

Students have also been enjoying daily prizes sponsored by the PTO. On the final day, we will raffle:

• Two rides to school provided by the Will County Sheriff’s Department

• One “Principal for the Day” experience

Keep reading and submitting those signed raffle tickets!

Book Fair & Family Reading and STEM Night

📅 March 2 & 3
⏰ 5:00–6:30 p.m.
📍 PES

• March 2: Geared toward grades K–2

• March 3: Geared toward grades 3–5

• Families are welcome to attend either evening.

We look forward to seeing you there for a fun family event!

Thank you for your continued support.

Principal Tekiela

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. New Spirit Wear is Live

We've got new designs and lots of new types of items - crossbody bags, totes, hats and jackets. The store is open now until March 15th with delivery to the schools on April 2nd.

https://peotoneptospring2026.itemorder.com/shop/home/

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 November 2026—perfect for birthdays, gifts, or just to keep your car sparkling clean!

https://peotonepto-carwash.cheddarup.com

3. Help Make It Happen

Join us for an upcoming virtual planning session as we begin organizing some of our biggest and best events of the year—Teacher Appreciation Week, Family Fun Night, and yes… even the 2026 Pancake Breakfast!

We’re looking for fresh ideas, planning help, and coordination support—however you’re able to help, we can use it. With two more upcoming virtual sessions (dates below), it’s easy to jump in. Help us make our events the best ones yet!

• Teacher Appreciation Week → "A+ Appreciation Kick-off" - Monday, February 23rd @ 7pm (google link will be posted online and on our linktree)

• Family Fun Night → "Fun & Games Huddle Up" - Monday, March 2nd @ 7pm (google link will be posted online and on our linktree)

• Pancake Breakfast → "Flippin’ Good Ideas Session" - we'll talk about this at the next PTO meeting on March 9th and then have another virtual planning session in early April (date tbd)
  
  

4. Stay Connected with Us

Stay connected to us to keep up-to-date on our upcoming fundraisers and other event details! https://linktr.ee/peotonepto and be sure to follow us on social media! For every 50 new followers on facebook or instagram we will be raffling off a spiritwear item!

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.

February 20th - Writer's Club After School/Choir After School

February 24th - Yearbook Club After School/Student 5 Essentials Survey/5th Grade Basketball Club

February 25 - 4th Grade Mathletes After School

February 27 - All School Trip to PHS to see Matilda Jr. the play/School Store/Choir/Writer's Workshop Club

March 2/3 - Book Fair Stem Night Family Event at PES /Social Worker Week

March 6 - SIP Day 11:00 Dismissal

March 11- Grade 4 Ag Expo Field Trip

March 13 - Common Plan Early Dismissal 12:45 PM

March 17th - ❌Yearbook Club After School - Cancelled

March 20 - Report Card Day 3rd Quarter

March 23 - 27 Spring Break

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