Peterson Elementary

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 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.

December 4th-8th Snowball Drive

December 7th Mrs. Johnsons Grinch Play

December 14th Winter Parties

December 15th- January 3rd No School

If you are planning to attend Mrs. Johnsons MR. GRINCH play no December 7th or winter parties on December 14th please complete the early bird badge link!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkJUmsI7jeOp2zR4L2WhgSRH9Bcf6MnYd18N3keUrlOBmCSg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Mrs. Johnsons 5th grade class will be performing at 3:15 on December 7th. Come join the fun!

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#/

Peterson will open the building at 8:50 AM and will dismiss at 4:10 PM. Please look below for arrival and dismissal information- It's critical you follow our procedure to ensure an efficient and safe system. Breakfast will be served in the classroom from 8:50-9:00. If your student is tardy they will receive a grab and go breakfast in the office and go to class.

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.

1. Reminder, all medication, including over the counter, must have a medication form from the doctor. This needs to be filled out every school year.
2. Birthday Treats/Classroom snacks – must be commercially made and have a nutrition and ingredient label.
3. 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
4. Please be sure to label jackets, hoodies and coats with your child’s name
5. Please don't hesitate to reach out via email vshook@usd259.net

It takes a village around here, especially to run our family engagement nights! We are needing your help so we can continue the Peterson traditions. We will be having quarterly meetings to plan events as a PRIDE. See the example picture below on how we will plan to organize each event.

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

If you are interested in joining our Site Council please contact Brooke Hinkle bhinkle@usd259.net

It takes a village to raise a student- academically, mentally, and physically. Here at Peterson all stakeholders are involved in student success which means there must be open and clear communication. We must all show up and support our students. Our students will rise to where we set the bar and here at Peterson we set the bar high for academic and behavior success.

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.

You might hear this fancy word called restorative practices. What is it? It focuses on repairing harm through inclusive processes that bring together students and educators. The intention of restorative justice is to shift the focus of student discipline from punishment to reflecting learning. It emphasizes accountability, making amends, and facilitating dialogue between affected parties.

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.

On Wednesdays wear your favorite college gear! On Fridays sport your Peterson Tigers pride by wearing Peterson colors or Peterson apparel

Want to know the rich history behind Peterson?

Check it out! https://icintheict.com/peterson-elementary/

We are in need of clothing donations, especially underwear and pants- all sizes! If you are willing to donate please send them with your student or bring them to the office and we will give them to Nurse Natalie. We appreciate all of the donations!

Website: https://www.usd259.org/peterson
Location: 9710 W Central Ave, Wichita, KS 67212
Phone: (316) 973-0400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petersonusd259