Clara Peterson

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Join Our Team at PBL!

PBL is hiring for the 2025-2026 school year! We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to fill the following positions:

High School English Language Arts

Junior High Custodian (Immediate Hire!)

Elementary ESL

Elementary 5th Grade

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

For more information and to submit your application, please visit https://www.pblunit10.com/o/pbl-cusd-10/page/careers-at-pbl

Join our team! Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUSD 10 is hiring for a variety of positions for the 2025-2026 school year, with select roles available for immediate start. We are seeking certified teachers for openings in English, Math, Special Education, Art, and Music, as well as dedicated paraprofessionals. To view all available opportunities and apply to become part of our Panther community, please visit our careers page: https://www.pblunit10.com/o/pbl-cusd-10/page/careers-at-pbl

The Clara Peterson Elementary Library in Paxton has been awarded a *Readers’ Choice Grant* from the Association of Illinois School Library Educators/LBSS Endowment Fund. This grant provides a full set of Bluestem Award books for 3rd-5th-grade students to read and enjoy, encouraging them to explore different genres and participate in a state-wide vote for their favorite book. Librarian Lizz Pippin applied for the grant to support the Bluestem Program and align with library goals, including student and community involvement. Check the full press release here: http://bit.ly/4jZ0S3P

Come join us for our Softball camp! Make sure to fill out the form and turn it in to our High School Office. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aUwenZCMRkZkeurnKyBG1uTXpZv7h8lU4gLWzMwetD4/edit?usp=sharing

In Mrs. Dirks' 4th grade ELA classes, students recently read a picture book titled Weslandia. In the story, a young boy (Wesley) feels like he doesn't fit in, so he sets out to create his own perfect world. Students worked in groups to come up with their own perfect world. Each civilization had to have a source of food, shelter, transportation, and education of some sort. It was a great lesson in creativity and cooperation!

Mrs. Talbert’s Kindergarten class was lucky this year to have Mrs. Cara Fitton volunteer in their classroom! She would work in small groups and read a book or do a small project with the students. Mrs. Fitton is a retired PBL teacher. Thank you for your time Mrs. Fitton. PBL is grateful for volunteers!

Students who were on the 3rd grade field trip today are expected to return to Clara Peterson around 5:30.

We are looking to add to our team for the 2025-2026 school year with some positions available immediately. https://www.pblunit10.com/o/pbl-cusd-10/page/careers-at-pbl

Our PBL Kindergarten classes all went to Miller Park Zoo on their field trip recently! They enjoyed EVERY minute of the beautiful day!

PBL Youth Basketball Camp deadline is Friday, May 16th. Turn in your forms to the Clara Peterson office or your child's classroom teacher. We look forward to seeing everyone in June! Form Link: https://bit.ly/428Bxit

PBL FFA Hosts Discover Ag Day Camp! Join us for an exciting two-day adventure designed for incoming 4th and 5th graders to learn more about agriculture! 🗓 Dates: August 4: 8 AM - 3 PM August 5: 8 AM - 12:30 PM 💲 Cost: $25, cost includes a T-shirt, lunch on Day 1 and snacks throughout the camp. 📞 For more information, contact PBL FFA at 217-379-4331. Form: bit.ly/AgCampFFA Spots are limited to the first 25 students! Return your registration form and payment to: PBL FFA 700 W. Orleans, Paxton, IL 60957 Sign up by June 2!

5th grade students who were on the field trip today are expected to return to Clara Peterson at approximately 3:45.

Our 4th-grade students embarked on an enriching field trip to Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry! The experience ignited their curiosity as they explored a fascinating array of exhibits. Check out the link below to see some highlights! https://photos.app.goo.gl/4NdFKhxgTcXzucfGA

Fourth grade students will return to Clara Peterson from their field trip at approximately 3:40 p.m.

Panther Partners mentors and 5th grade mentees went to see “A Minecraft Movie” for their field trip.

Students at Clara Pete Elementary have been learning all about chickens in an exciting, interactive way. As part of their unit on animals, first graders explored chicken habitats, food, and the life cycle. Mrs. Jones’s class, with help from other first grade classes, took their learning a step further by incubating real eggs in the classroom! The students eagerly watched and waited as the chicks developed, eventually witnessing the incredible moment when they hatched. After, Mrs. Jones's class cared for the baby chicks, learning responsibility and compassion along the way. It was an unforgettable experience that brought science to life!

This past week, our first-grade students had the amazing opportunity to visit Gibson Area Hospital! They explored several departments, including radiology, surgery, and x-ray, and even got a special look inside an ambulance. The students learned how the hospital stays stocked with essential supplies and how the kitchen staff works hard every day to feed patients, visitors, and hospital staff. A big thank you to Gibson Area Hospital for hosting our students and giving them such a valuable behind-the-scenes experience. We’re grateful for your time and dedication—our students learned so much!

On Earth Day, the third-grade classes of Mrs. Waugh and Mrs. Bennett did a fun project. They took old plastic grocery bags and made them into jump ropes!

Students in Mrs. Goodens Kindergarten class performed “vowel surgery” today. Special thanks to Gibson Area Hospital for their donation.