PIC Parent Update

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The weather has changed this week. Please make sure your child comes to school dressed appropriately for outdoor recess.

Today is the last day to sign up for parent–teacher conferences. If all conference slots are filled, please contact your child’s teacher directly to arrange another time. I look forward to seeing many of you on Thursday at PIC for conferences.

Report cards will be emailed today at noon to the parent contact listed on your PowerSchool Parent account. If you do not receive the email by this afternoon, please contact your building office. If any technical issues arise with this new system, we will send a follow-up communication to keep families informed. As a reminder, you can always view your child’s grades through the PowerSchool app.

We are still seeking a Veteran volunteer to speak at our Veterans Day Assembly on November 11. If you are a Veteran or know someone who would enjoy speaking with our students, please contact the school. This year we are also creating a Veterans Wall of Honor and collecting personal care items for the Manteno Veterans Home. Flyers went home yesterday and are attached below.

Congratulations to our Big Blue Student and Staff Monthly spotlight winners, student Nathan Kulacz and paraprofessional Mrs. Murdie. Our October focus was "Inspire with Empathy."

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please reply to this message or call the school office.

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. Spooky season is here!

There are so many great fall and Halloween events happening in and around Peotone over the next few weeks.

Come visit the PTO at the Peotone Trunk or Treat on Sunday 10/26 from 9am-2pm on Main Street near Cornerstone Coffee House.

2. Pancake Breakfast Planning Meeting

Our first planning session for the Pancake Breakfast will be on Monday, October 27th at 8pm - this will be a virtual-only meeting. We have so many ways you can get involved and help - whether it's prep/planning, making raffle baskets or volunteering the day of - this event literally "takes a village" to make happen.

Check out our linktree for the google meet link.

3. Parent-Teacher Conferences Luncheon

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up - don't forget to grab your slot! Help the PTO show our teachers some love and treat them to a great luncheon. Check out our online store via our linktree!

4. Stay Connected with the PTO

Coming soon for the PTO is our annual car wash tickets with Tidal Wave Auto Spa and a new DoubleGood popcorn fundraiser. Stay connected to us to keep up-to-date on our these upcoming fundraisers and other event details!

https://linktr.ee/peotonepto

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.

October 24- Report Card Day and Popcorn Day

October 28 - Basketball Club Grade 4 / Yearbook Club

October 29 - PIC Halloween Parties

October 30 - PIC Parent Teacher Conferences 10:00 am -6:00 pm

November 4 - Basketball Club Grade 4

November 5 - 5th Grade Puberty talk Candor Health

November 6 - 5th Grade Band Showcase after school at PIC/Volleyball Club Grade 4

November 10 - PTO Meeting 6:00 pm at PES

November 11 - Veterans Day/Basketball Club Grade 4

November 13 - World Kindness Day/Volleyball Club Grade 4

November 18 - Yearbook Club

December 3 - 4th Grade Winter Concert 6:00 PM PHS

December 11 - 5th - 8th Grade Band Concert 7:00 PM PHS

December 15 - 4th Grade Field Trip Musuem of Science and Industry

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