Peterson Elementary
Family Guide
2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESS
At Peterson, we show PRIDE by:
Using Positive words and actions;
Having Responsibility for self;
Showing Integrity and honor;
Displaying Self-Control;
Striving for Excellence in everything
Vision & Mission
Vision Statement: The Peterson community will foster a positive and nurturing environment through academic achievement, encompassing social and emotional well-being, and preparing our students to be future ready.
We Believe In:
Encouraging and providing rigorous opportunities for students to become active engaged, life-long learners.
Fostering a positive and nurturing environment through authentic relationships with staff, peers, families, and community partners.
Empowering all students to become citizens of good character who lead by example.
Staff professionalism, implementing best practices with fidelity, fostering accountability, and using data-driven instruction to guide decision making.
Save the Dates
4.25 4th & 5th Music Program
4.30 Wax Museum
5.2 Boogie on the Blacktop
5.7 Intro to Kindergarten
5.10 Peterson Olympics
5.14 K & 1st Music Program
5.15 Mr. Lanes 1st Grade Play
5.23 Last Day of School!
Attendance
Wax Museum
Families are invited to the 5th grade Wax Museum April 30th from 3:30-3:50!
Spring Early Bird Badges
Please complete the link if you plan to attend 5th grade Wax Museum or Peterson Olympics.
Music Concerts
Spring Site Council Notes
Accountability Reports
● Chronic absenteeism has increased from 13% to 19.4%
○ Combating absenteeism
● Attendance rate is 93.8%
● Level 3’s are increasing but not the amount we’d like to see but the 4’s are increasing
● Where is COVID impact
● Data for Hispanic population has increased
● Still a lot of work to do here at Peterson
● Classroom environments seem “back to normal”
● Peterson is consistent and stable
Points of PRIDE
● Positive and happy culture with staff and students
● Low office referrals
● Good mornings in the hallway from staff AND students
● 4th and 5th grade students are recess are doing great
● Tigers & Cubs Day
● Ambassadors
○ Recycling
○ Announcements
○ Patrol
● After school daycare bus
○ Pre-K help with supervision and walkie if needed extra support
● Systems in place are going smooth
School, Parent, Community Needs
● Judy Zimbelman- Blessing Box/ Food Pantry- canned goods drive
○ We serve a lot of families from the blessing box
○ Canned drive for West Heights April 25th canned good drive
○ Deliver on Tigers & Cubs day in April
● School closings
○ How is Peterson going to be impacted?
● MONEY
● PRIDE involvement
○ Negative view of PTO
○ Commitment
○ Feel welcomed
○ Information on where money is going
○ Set schedule meeting for PTO
○ Appreciation for Volunteers
● More communication for volunteers
● Adding group pictures on family SMORE
● Can Parentlinks be sent in form text
Role of the School Counselor
PRIDE Needs YOU!
Hello Peterson families! The Peterson Tiger PRIDE has put together a Wishlist of items we would like for our upcoming fundraisers. Please follow the below link to see where you can help us!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4BAEAD2DA2FBC61-tiger#/
Arrival and Dismissal PreK-5
We are needing your help to ensure a safe dismissal for our students.
PreK AM Drop Off- There is no parking on Norman which means you will need to park in our parking lot, walk your students to the designated area, and drop off your students.
PreK PM Pick Up- You will pick your student up from the Gym door which is located next to the PreK playground in the parking lot.
K-2 Drop Off: There will be adults guiding traffic on Norman. Remember that Norman is a STOP, DROP, AND GO lane. You will pull up where the staff member is directing you, let your students out, and they will walk to door 6. If you would like to walk your students to door 6 you will need to park in the parking lot or on Delano. Please do not drop off your students in the parking lot as it's unsafe and could cause a car accident or a student to be hit.
K-2 Pickup: Guardians need to be away from Door 6 that way teachers are able to guide their students to their pickup location. You will see three flags which will be where Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders will stand. Please let the teacher walk their students all the way to the flag, high five your student good bye, and then you may take them. When you pull up on Norman street a Peterson staff member will ask you who your student is and call for your student. Please be patient if there's some back up but overall the system is quick and efficient.
3-5 Pickup and Drop Off: Pick up and drop off will be on Caddy Lane. Guardians can drop their students off in the STOP, DROP, AND GO LANE or park in the parking lot. If you are picking up your from the parking lot the students need to use the crosswalk to get to their vehicle parked in the city parking lot. Not using the crosswalk puts yourself and your child at risk of getting hit by a car. Please note the signage that's under the stop sign off Central. Do not turn left on Central from 8:30-9:30 and 3:45-4:15 as it causes back up on Caddy Lane. Last but not least please do not double park and let your students out- either be in the pickup/ drop off line, park in the city lot or Delano.
From the Nurses Desk
- Reminder, all medication, including over the counter, must have a medication form from the doctor. This needs to be filled out every school year.
- Birthday Treats/Classroom snacks – must be commercially made and have a nutrition and ingredient label.
- If your child is ill, please call the office and keep them home. If you have questions about when they can return please call Nurse Vickie at 973-0404
- Please be sure to label jackets, hoodies and coats with your child’s name
- Please don't hesitate to reach out via email vshook@usd259.net
Weather Guide
Peterson PRIDE
If you are wanting to get more involved in Peterson PRIDE but not sure how please reach out to any of the members below.
- Christina Miller christina.miller@penfedrealty.com
- Lucy Johnson ljohnson16@usd259.net
- Brooke Hinkle bhinkle@usd259.net
Site Council 23-24
Intentional Culture
What can you do to support your child?
-> Build a strong relationship with staff
-> Share concerns with the ones staff directly
-> Ask, do not assume
-> Presume positive
-> Give your student a voice in meetings
Through positive relationships and high expectations your student WILL succeed. Please see below regarding Restorative Practices and the approach to building healthy and successful relationships.
Restorative Practices
We are moving away from the traditional discipline (suspension, loss of recess, ignore behavior, etc.) and shifting to the restorative approach (conversation, reflection, accountability). Does this mean consequences are gone and there's no accountability? NO! When giving a consequence we will give the most logical consequence to follow.
College Gear & PRIDE Day
Peterson History
Check it out! https://icintheict.com/peterson-elementary/
Donations
Peterson Elementary
Website: https://www.usd259.org/peterson
Location: 9710 W Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67212
Phone: (316) 973-0400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petersonusd259