This year, we will be offering Parent University. The purpose of Parent University is to help our parents gain a better of understanding of different topics or initiatives related to Peterson and the District.
Our first Parent University will be Assessments Throughout the Year. It will be on Monday, November 18th from 5:30-6:30 in the LMC. During this university, we will share the assessments the district uses, timeline for assessments, and how those assessments as well as other pieces of evidence are used to determine placement in our Project Arrow and Math Acceleration programs. Please note, this presentation will not be a time to discuss concerns or questions specific to your child. It is our hope that after attending the university, you will have a better understanding of our assessments and how they are used to ensure our students are achieving their highest potential.
In honor of Veterans Day, we would like to recognize members of our community who have served our country both past and present. Please fill out the following form: https://forms.gle/4jN9kVDpM8xTW8Vc9 by Monday, November 11th at 7:30 am so those individuals can be included in our announcements on Monday, November 11th.
Student Attendance Letters
The first quarter ends on Friday, October 25. As stated in the attendance email from Dr. Talley, every absence is recorded as part of the student’s attendance record and counts toward chronic absenteeism. Please note vacations, practices/competitions, birthday celebrations, and similar leisure activities are not considered valid causes for absences.
As a reminder, students who have missed 10% or more of the school year, including absences with and without valid cause will receive an attendance letter.
New Forgotten Items/Lunch Drop-Off Procedures beginning Wednesday, November 6th.
Beginning Wednesday, November 6th, we will have a new procedure for dropping off forgotten items and lunches. Many elementary buildings are changing their practices in order to strengthen our security procedures, such as decreasing the number of distractions from visitors and opening outside doors during the school day. Keeping the outside doors closed ensures the security of our building. Making these changes will help increase our attention and focus on students in the school.
If a student has forgotten something or a lunch needs to be dropped off, parents can bring the items and place them on the cart outside of the building between 9:15 and 1:00.
Forgotten Items/Lunch Drop-Off Procedures
- Please do not ring the office bell. We can view items and/or lunches from the office camera.
- When you drop off your child’s item and/or lunch, mark your student’s lunch with First and Last Name and Class. Labels and markers are provided on the cart.
- Leave the labeled lunch on the cart.
- The cart and lunches will be brought into the building at regular intervals to ensure students get their items.
- No items will be accepted after 1:00 pm.
Please note that regardless of the temperature or weather, the item/lunch drop-off will remain outdoors. We appreciate Peterson families for supporting and following this new procedure and plan!
Late Start Wednesdays
As in years past, our school district will continue to follow a late start time for every student on Wednesdays. This time is critical to our school and district professional development. The school day will begin at 9:15 a.m. This late start delays both school drop off and morning bus schedules. It does not change our dismissal time of 3:35.
Wednesday Morning Schedule:
- 9:00 a.m. Doors open
- 9:15 a.m. School Starts
Birthday Lunch
Birthday Lunch Info and Sign-up: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xft8jhma6trcP0ybBIREoefkuFDg0P6koM3X3KpoakU/edit?usp=sharing
24/25 Lunch/Recess Schedules and Menu
- 2nd Grade: 10:45-11:20
- 1st Grade: 11:15-11:50
- 5th Grade: 11:45-12:20
- 3rd Grade:12:15-12:50
- 4th Grade: 12:45-1:20
- Kindergarten: 1:15-1:50
To view menus, please see this link: https://ipsd.nutrislice.com/menus-eula
Updated Volunteer Application Process
Updated Volunteer Application Process
We love to have volunteers at Peterson! Please see the updated volunteer application process. All volunteers must be approved through this process for the 24-25 school year. You will receive a confirmation email from the district once approved.
Arrival/Dismissal Form
Thank you to those of you who have filled out the Arrival/Dismissal form below!! We ask families to fill out a form for each child. We ask that if your child's dismissal plans change on a consistent basis to please fill out the again, so that we can have the most up to date information. Below is the link to form.
Birthday Book Program
Please see the link below for more information!
Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School
Email: allison_landstrom@ipsd.org
Website: http://peterson.ipsd.org/
Location: 4008 Chinaberry Lane, Naperville, IL, USA
Phone: (630)428-5678
Twitter: @allilandstrom