Clara Peterson

There is still time to sign up for free dental services. Orland Park Dental Services and The Illinois Department of Public Aid have arranged for dental services for eligible children. These services may include an exam, cleaning, fluoride treatment, and sealants (a protective coating on the chewing surfaces of back teeth), as well as the application of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) to treat the progression of tooth decay. Licensed dentists, hygienists, and assistants will come to your child’s school with portable equipment. The form can be filled out on a computer or phone, and we also have paper copies in the main office. Here is a link to the dental program to register: https://bit.ly/3JTxNeo

Please join us for an informational meeting at Veterans Square in Paxton. This meeting is being hosted in partnership with the Developmental Services Center. It is from 6-7pm on December 2nd. We hope to see you there!

A big congratulations to our outstanding first-quarter honor roll students at Clara Peterson! Your dedication and hard work are truly inspiring. We're incredibly proud of your achievements. Keep up the excellent work!

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We are implementing a new system for receiving bus updates, which will be accessible via our Rooms platform within the PBL App. We encourage you to download the app to remain informed about bus routes and all district-wide activities. Each route will have its own dedicated Room, and the Bus Garage will disseminate updates regarding any changes. This initiative aims to significantly expedite communication. We are pleased to launch this new system on Monday and hope you will download our app at: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.pblcusd.

Special shout out to our PBL Girls on the Run Team as they gear up for their 5K Celebration on Sunday, November 9th! Our team of 20 girls (one of our largest teams) have been meeting for the past 7 weeks completing lessons to build confidence in ourselves and others and practicing for our 5K. The Girls on the Run 5K is held in Champaign at the Stephens Family YMCA on Sunday, 11/9 at 2:00pm. If you’re in the area, come cheer our team on!
Thanks to Gibson Area Hospital for sponsoring our girls for another great Girls on the Run season!

We would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank Deb Cook, our dedicated School Psychologist, for her outstanding work and commitment to our students, staff, and families. School psychologists are vital members of our educational team, providing essential direct support and interventions to students while also collaborating with a range of professionals, including teachers, families, school counselors, and social workers, to enhance student support strategies. They are key players in improving school-wide policies and practices alongside administrators, and they expertly coordinate with community providers to ensure students receive comprehensive services.

Our 4th Grade Classes celebrated Day of the Dead on Friday the 31st. They learned about the beautiful traditions of Día de los Muertos and participated in a variety of fun activities. They made and painted sugar skulls with awesome designs. They also created altars for their loved ones and shared stories about them. They even got to taste some authentic pan de muerto! We're so proud of our students for embracing this cultural tradition and honoring their loved ones with respect and love.

Check out our pictures we took here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/3FgZkFEVVwQyL6uh9

Join us as we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country!

📅 Date: Tuesday, November 11th
🕐 Time: 12:45 PM – 1:40 PM
📍 Location: PBL High School Gymnasium

We invite all community members, families, and friends to come together for this special event recognizing our veterans’ service and sacrifice. Let’s show our gratitude and Panther Pride as we pay tribute to those who have defended our freedom!

Students who went roller skating this afternoon will arrive at Clara Peterson at approximately 5 p.m.

Fourth grade students who went roller skating will return to Clara Peterson at approximately 5 p.m.

Third grade students who went skating this afternoon will arrive at Clara Peterson at approximately 5 p.m.

Hey Clara Pete! Unity Day is this Wednesday-10/22/2025! 📢

Join us in celebrating kindness, inclusion, and acceptance by wearing ORANGE! 🍊 Unity Day is a great reminder that we're all better when we stand together. Let's make Clara Peterson a bully-free zone!

#UnityDay2025 #ClaraPetersonCares #KindnessMatters

Clara Peterson staff and students will particpate in an earthquake drill tomorrow morning at 10:15 a.m. This drill will take approximatley 10 minutes to complete and will be supervised by Clara Peterson staff.

Our first graders recently spent the morning on a town tour of Paxton! First grade learned about communities, businesses in town, how a town is run, and how communities work together. They visited the Paxton Post Office, City Hall to meet the mayor, Frederick Community Bank, Hudson's Pharmacy, and the Paxton Fire Station.

Students and staff will participate in a fire drill on Thursday, October 9 at 8:30 a.m. This drill will be supervised by school administration and the Paxton Fire Department and will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
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Mrs. Walwer’s 4th grade class enjoyed a craft with PBL golfer, Johnny Rodeen! 🐾

The Kindergarten classes celebrated introducing all of our letters! The Kindergarten classes had an Alphabet Fashion Show! They designed their letter vests at home and brought them to school to share! Mr. Wright presented each student with a certificate! The ENTIRE school then filled the hallways and the commons at Clara Peterson to cheer on our young Panthers as they had a LETTER PARADE! Our Kindergarten students were so proud and excited! It was an AMAZING day!

Retake Picture Day is coming up on:

Wednesday, Oct 1

If you're satisfied with your child's picture, no further action is required.

If you purchased and were unhappy with your Picture Package, please send your Picture Package to school with your student on Retake Day. Your Retake Picture Package will be produced and shipped to the school four weeks after Retake Day. Please note, if your child is photographed on the original and Retake Picture Days, the Retake picture will replace the original picture in certain products, like the yearbook.

Students who were absent for Picture Day should come to school prepared to have their picture taken. If you have not preordered, please use the Retake Order Code 0104NNF. Go to https://inter-state.com/Order.

Book Fair Family Night!