1st graders at Clara Pete have been learning about animals. They learned about habitats, food, life cycle, and how animals communicate. One animal they closely studied was chickens. They incubated eggs, watched them hatch, and took care of them.
Thank you to Clara Pete PIT Crew for donating a new incubator. 23 chicks were hatched which is a new record for them!
On Wednesday the 6th our Clara Peterson students had the chance to experience a laser light show hosted by Prismatic Magic. They learned about how lasers work and how they can do cool things!
On our last day of Say Something Week on Friday Clara Peterson students were joined during lunch hours by two adults from our community who are considered trusted adults that we can go to when we need help. Officer Brandon Ryan and Paramedic Andy Jones spent time talking with students about their jobs and how they can help students! They also had the opportunity to pass out the good news notes for the week to students who showed exceptional behavior this week. Thank you Mr. Jones and Officer Ryan for all you do for our kids and our community!
School Social Work Week occurs during the first full week of March annually to honor and acknowledge school social workers nationwide for their contributions in supporting students to excel academically. Let's shine a special light on the Social Workers in our schools who are dedicated professionals making a significant difference in our students' lives every day.
Fifth grade students who went bowling this afternoon will return to Clara Peterson at 4:45 p.m.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Calling all future Panthers! We are thrilled to announce that our preschool & kindergarten screenings will be happening soon!
Please note that screenings are by appointment only. To reserve a time slot, you can email our office staff at cwhitaker@pblpanthers.org or ahoutzel@pblpanthers.org. Alternatively, you can also call the Clara Peterson office at 217-379-2531.
For more detailed information about the screenings, including dates, times, and location, please refer to the attached flyers. It contains all the necessary details you need to know about this exciting event for your future Panther!
Thank you for choosing our preschool and kindergarten program. We can't wait to meet you and your future Panthers at the screenings!
Fourth grade students who went bowling this afternoon will arrive at Clara Peterson at 4:30 p.m.
Today students and teachers are talking about what it means to be a trusted adult. A trusted adult is a teacher, administrator, school support staff, coach, parent, family member, among others who a child feels comfortable going to when they hear something that doesn't feel right to them. In advisory classes, students will be filling out a card to their trusted adult, thanking them for being someone they feel they can trust to SAY SOMETHING.
Our 2023-2024 Yearbook for Clara Peterson Elementary is available to order! Click the link below to purchase.
https://inter-state.com/YearbookEntry/82264E
At PBL Schools students are taking the pledge to Say Something! When they pledge to Say Something they are promising to... 1. Look for the warning signs, signals, and threats. 2. Act immediately and take it seriously. 3. Say something to a trusted adult. When students do these things it will help create a safer, healthier school.
During March 4th - March 8th the PBL schools will be participating in Say Something Week alongside thousands of other schools across the country. Students and staff will participate in a week of activities that will raise awareness about how to create a safer, healthier school, and build a culture where students and staff lookout for each other. We will be focusing on how to build a community of upstanders, and how to acknowledge the trusted adults in our school. Stay tuned for more activities at each school throughout the week!
This week, Mrs. Johnson's and Mrs. Steiner's second grade classes created rubber band cars during STEM Legos class with Mr. Pacey. Each pair of students created a rubber band car. Then each car was measured for the distance it traveled after the rear tires were wound up. There were 3 trials per placement of the rubber band. Then the distance was recorded in centimeters. Questions were asked about what changes were made to make the car go further.
Please click on the link below to find out what is going on at Clara Peterson in March.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-i94aQnQyFLaVG2bmsd4VBe7e1GUDfiL9pNHhrLOOwo/edit?usp=sharing
Congratulations to Will and Katie Clayton for being awarded an Empowering Education Grant from Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative! The grant will be used to support their efforts in incorporating STEM in experiential language therapy. We would like to thank EIEC for funding this project to inspire and engage students and provide new and exciting learning experiences!
Don't forget to mark your calendars! Come and join us for Trivia Night on Friday, March 8th at Clara Pete Commons hosted by our Choral Booster Club. This year, we're elevating the excitement with Lance Camp as our host. Prepare for a thrilling trivia evening you won't want to miss!
Hey all! Just a reminder that our Book Fair is happening soon at Clara Pete. Our Spring Book Fair Family Night is going to be on Thursday March 7th this year! We're excited for a great turn out. Gift Certificates are available for purchase at Readola.com
Please click on the link below to access information about the 5 Essentials Survey which is currently available to parents of Clara Peterson students.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_TejU6rK4rYyu6pBIdFNJ_04HPV5RqKSPtd2S1OLe9g/edit?usp=sharing
This is from our presentation from Mr. Hess on Feb 23rd. It covered flag etiquette, the proper way to fold the flag, and demonstrating respect for both the flag and our nation. We recited the pledge and enjoyed a riveting trumpet performance by Mr. Hess, involving all Kindergarten classes.
Our Buddy Readers team had an amazing time today, creating connections that extend far beyond the school boundaries and nurturing friendships that will endure. The atmosphere was filled with collaboration, support, and plenty of enjoyment within the Buddy Readers community, transforming education into a thrilling journey. Who participated today? The delightful Kindergarteners from Mrs. Adwell's class and the fantastic 5th graders from Mrs. Goodson's group.
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