Peterson's News
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Good evening,
It was a short, but incredible week!!!! Our 2nd graders sang beautifully at their concert on Monday evening! Mrs. Luhn did a phenomenal job and Mr. Mehta's artwork and support was terrific!! Thank you too to our amazing parent volunteers who helped decorate the stage. It was a wonderful night and our 2nd graders were stars!
We had our Jammie and Popcorn day on Wednesday! It was so much fun - a little messy, but awesome! A huge shout-out to Ms. Munoz, Ms. Yormark, Ms. McSweeney, Ms. Elbert, Ms. Barentine, and Ms. Patel for coming in, making the popcorn, and passing it out! Thank you so much to our families who completed the survey. As of today, we are at 69% response rate. Thank you again for your support! 😀
Thank you!
We have the most amazing custodians!!!!!! Ms. Luna, our head custodian, Ms. Costilla, and Ms. Ramirez keep our school beautiful and safe, day in and day out. We are so grateful for their dedication and hard work!
Ramadan
Ramadan begins next Sunday and I know that many of our families celebrate. Fasting is done by adults as well as some our students. In order to accommodate and support our students, we would like to know if they will be fasting during this time. If so, please fill out the form below by Thursday, March 7th.
Reminders!
Spring Pictures
Spring Pictures are Monday, March 4th. The process for ordering will now be paperless, no order forms will be sent out. On Spring picture day, students will receive a take-home card instructing families to sign up for email notification. Pictures are posted within 5-7 days. Families will have 2 weeks to pick backgrounds and order. Families unable to order online can still purchase portraits. You can reach out to our office for help.
Outdoor Recess
It looks like the weather this week will be all over the place -warm, cold, rainy, and sunny! Please make sure that your child is dressed appropriately to go outside for recess.
State Testing Information and Schedules
As we have shared, students in Grades 3-5 will be taking our state assessment, Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) and at 5th grade the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) Please see the letters below for more information.
Below are the dates for each grade level. If you have further questions about the schedule, please reach out to your child's teacher.
- 3rd Grade
- April 4th, 5th, 8th, 9th, and 10th
- 4th Grade
- March 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th, and 12th
- 5th Grade
- March 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, and 11th
- March 12th, 13th, and 14th (ISA)
PTA Upcoming Events
Science Fair - March 7th
Our Science Fair will be held on March 7th from 6:30-8:00. Please see the following link to sign-up: https://forms.gle/XLj9HNZ2Rz6DRC6C8. For questions, please email petersonsciencefair@gmail.com.
- March 12 - McTeacher Night at McDonalds 4:30-7:30pm. Come see your teachers sell pies to help raise money for Peterson! 20% of all food and drink sales will be donated back to our school!
- March 14 - PTA Meeting 9:30am in the Peterson MPR
- March 15 - Spirit Day
SAVVY BUSINESS KIDS
Attention all student entrepreneurs! Savvy Business Kids will be held on April 18th during Peterson's Open House. This event is open to students in grades 3-5 only. Students may work alone or in a group (maximum 3 students per group). Please click here for details and registration information or scan the qr code on the graphic below.
IPEF Presents the 2024 Inspire Gala
The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation (IPEF) invites you to our third annual Inspire Gala on Friday, March 8th at the White Eagle Country Club. Join us for an amazing adults-only evening of live music, food, art, wine, and a silent auction, showcasing our talented IPSD 204 student musicians and artists while raising funds for IPEF’s district-wide enrichment programs, including the Fine Arts Festival, Free Cardiac Screenings for High School Students, Robotics, Mental Health Counseling, and support for our homeless and low-income students. Get Your Tickets Here before they are gone!
Mental Health Symposium - Saturday, March 9th
Date: Saturday, March 9
Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Metea Valley High School, 1801 N. Eola Road, Aurora
FREE | Open to the Public | Childcare Available
Available to Adults and Students in Grades 8-12
The Mental Health Symposium will include a keynote session by Dr. Devorah Heitner, author of Growing Up in Public and Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World. Dr. Heitner's work has appeared in the New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street journal and CNN Opinion. She has a Ph.D. in Media/Technology & Society from Northwestern University and has taught at DePaul and Northwestern. The keynote will be followed by a panel discussion with local experts to discuss the relevance of Dr. Heitner’s presentation in our schools and local community.
Attendees can anticipate a variety of breakout sessions tailored to both adults and teens, covering topics ranging from practical strategies for managing anxiety to embracing resilience and self-esteem. The event will also feature a book fair, a community resource fair, and childcare services for children aged three to ten. Raffle prizes will be available for both adults and teens!
View the Adult Breakout Sessions
View the Teen Breakout Sessions
For more information and registration, visit the Mental Health Symposium webpage.
This event is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors including First Student (Title Sponsor) along with Authentic Growth Wellness Group, Richlee Vans, Susan Myket, Ph.D. & Associates, Lifetouch, Sikich, Good Therapy Counseling, Naperville Park District, Linden Oaks, and Fox Valley Park District. Funding for keynote speaker provided by the Healing Illinois grant, a competitive grant that Indian Prairie received made possible by a partnership between the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Field Foundation of Illinois.
Previous Information
Yearbook Info
Yearbook order forms were sent home with your student. The orders are due on April 12th and the cost for each is $16.
Winter Weather Reminder
Late Start Wednesdays
Each Wednesday is a late start for us. 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.
- 9:00 a.m. Doors open
- 9:15 a.m. School Starts
Upcoming Events
- February 29 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences (1:00-8:00 pm)
- March 1 - No School - County-Wide Institute Day
- March 7 - Science Fair
- March 12 - McDonald's Night
- March 14 - PTA Meeting
- March 15 - Spirit Day
- March 19 - eLearning Day
- March 25 - 29 - No School - Spring Break
Danielle-Joy Peterson Elementary School
Email: allison_landstrom@ipsd.org
Website: https://www.ipsd.org/Domain/33
Location: 4008 Chinaberry Lane, Naperville, IL, USA
Phone: (630)428-5678
Twitter: @allilandstrom