This Week at Peterson . . . week of May 5th

Posted Date: 5/05/25 (:00 AM)

The Week of May 5th

Dear Peterson Families,

We had another incredibly busy week learning and community-building with our annual 'Donuts with Dolphins event, our final skate night of the year, and then our 'Final Mile' event for Kids Run the O.C. Check out a few of the pictures below highlighting these events.

Thank you to the many PTA Board members and volunteers who made it all happen for our Peterson community! A very special 'thank you' to coaches Lauren and Rachel for handling all of the behind-the-scenes coordination and our countless other PTA and parent volunteers who have helped train our Dolphins from January to this past week. Peterson had a very strong showing with over 80 students running on Saturday.

Please note the following updates regarding events listed in the sections below that are happening at Peterson and throughout HBCSD this week.

April Attendance Update:

Peterson's attendance continues to move in the right direction. In April, we had a campus wide average daily attendance of 95.9% which is up nearly 1% from the prior month with our 4th graders leading the way at 97.5% Way to go Dolphins!!!

Annual Donuts with Dolphins PTA Event:

Staff distribute donuts and drinks to students & families before school Friday morning.

Staff and PTA distribute donuts to students and families.

Final Mile Event at K.R.O.C.

JP makes an appearance at the Final Mile KROC event.

School News

Invitation to Parent Information Night at Dwyer

Looking Ahead to CAASPP Testing:

Grades 3-5 will participate in CAASPP state testing for math and language arts and grade 5 also takes the science and physical education portions of the state tests.

CAASPP State testing for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade will begin the week of May 13th. Make-up testing will occur weekly, as needed during this time period through May 30th, as needed.

Please note that your child tests best when they test with their class (as a general rule), so doing your best to avoid appointments, tardies, absences, and interruptions during this time is helpful to them. If you do need to make appointments, please try for the afternoon.

Students who arrive late during this time will be required to wait in the office until that testing portion has concluded for the day in order to ensure all appropriate testing protocol in our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classrooms. Throughout this time, our entire school will observe "Quiet-Campus" protocols to ensure optimal testing conditions for our upper grades.

2025-26 Registration

We are now accepting registrations for the upcoming school year for all new and incoming students.

Information regarding TK and K can be found on the district website.

Please understand that your child will not be registered until ALL required documents are submitted and verified.

Independent Study Contracts:

This is a reminder that the last day to complete short-term independent study for this school year is May 30, 2025. This deadline ensures that students have enough time to complete and submit all assigned work which is required to receive attendance credit for issued contracts. Students are limited to 15 days total of Independent Study per school year.

If your child is going to be absent from school due to vacation/or travel for four (4) or more days, please contact the school office to request an Independent Study Contract. Please understand that we need at least two weeks prior to the start date of the absence in order to prepare materials. Here are some key points to remember:

Independent Study Contracts are requested through Ms. Renae Ciulei, rciulei@hbcsd.us, in the office at least two weeks prior to the absence.
By law, the maximum number of days for an independent study are 15 days for the entire school year.
In order to receive credit for the absence, ALL work must be completed and returned by the due date..
Incomplete independent study contracts result in unexcused absences, which could result in a referral to the Student Attendance and Review Board (SARB).
Please be respectful of our teachers and staff who spend a great deal of time putting these contracts together. If you are requesting an independent study contract, please show us the same courtesy by spending the time on helping your child complete and return the assigned work upon his/her return to school.

PTA News

Annual PTA national call for entries announcement.

Birthday Announcements on the Marquee

Birthdays are a BIG deal at Peterson! Every student gets recognized on their birthday on the morning announcements and gets a special Happy Birthday pencil from Dr. Smith-Johnson. Want to make your student's day even more special? Visit the PTA website www.PetersonPTA.org and order a special 'happy birthday' message on the school's marquee on their birthday!

Upcoming Events

Upcoming important dates and volunteer reminders:

05/07 Emergency Drill 1:45-2:15; No students are received or released until conclusion of drill.

05/08 PTA Association Meeting 9:00a.m.

05/09 Kinder Field Trip

05/13 CAASPP ELA Testing Begins 3rd/4th/5th - Quiet Campus until 11:00a.m.

05/13 HBCSD Board Mtg. 6:00p.m.

05/20 CAASPP Math Testing Begins 3rd/4th/5th - Quiet Campus until 11:00a.m.

05/22 Peterson School Site Council #4 4:00p.m.

05/23 Lost & Found items donated to charity at 7:30p.m.

05/28 CAST Testing - 5th Grade - Quiet Campus until 11:00a.m.

05/29 Open House HBCSD Elementary 6:00p.m. (TK is from 5-6p.m.)

05/30 School Library closes for the 24/25 year

06/02 Middle School Visits (5th Grade)

06/05 PTA Honorary Service Awards 6:00p.m.

06/06 Growth & Development - 5th Grade 2:00p.m.

06/06 Summer Sing - T.K. Concert 9:15

06/06 Summer Sing - Kinder Concert 9:45

06/09 Emergency Drill 1:45-2:15; No students are received or released until conclusion of drill.

06/09 Summer Sing - 1st Grade Concert 1:45p.m.

06/10 2nd Grade Summer Sing Concert 1:45p.m.

06/10 3rd Grade Summer Sing Concert 2:15p.m.

06/10 HBCSD Board Meeting 6:00p.m.

06/11 T.K. Water Olympics

06/13 Spirit Assemblies - 3rd/4th/5th 8:50-9:35 and K/1st/2nd 9:45-10:35

06/13 A.R. Party

06/17 5th Grade Promotion 9:30-10:30a.m.

06/18 Planning Day (Early out on a Wednesday)

06/18 Last Day of School

06/18 Report Cards go Home

06/18 Lost & Found items donated to charity

06/19 Juneteenth Holiday - Campus closed

06/20 Last day office is open to public

06/23 Campus closed for summer

As a reminder, if you plan on participating / volunteering in any of our special activities in our classrooms or on campus, please be sure you have the appropriate documentation on file with the front office.