Our Kindergarten surgeons in Mrs. Gooden's class successfully completed "Vowel Surgery" last week! This fun, hands-on activity challenged students to figure out the missing vowel in CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words. What a smart group of future doctors and readers!
Dear Parents,
Your child will be participating in the 2026 Panther Walk during PE in April! We have envelopes available for cash/check donations if needed! Each child will get to enjoy the bounce house and a sno cone in May regardless of donation amounts!
To add your child as a participant, please follow these 3 easy steps:
Go to this link -https://app.99pledges.com/fund/clarapete26/addme
Enter your child’s name, enter your email(s), and select the group your child belongs to. (Your child’s teacher is in the drop down menu)
Click “Add” > this will take you to your newly created pledge page!
All you have to do is make a donation for whatever amount you can, and share your child’s pledge page link with friends and family. We are shooting for 100% participation so no amount is too small.
All the proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to Clara Peterson PIT CREW! We help to get teachers what they need in the classroom! PIT CREW also pays for field trips, teacher requests, and various activities within the school!
Thanks for your support!
Clara Peterson PIT CREW
Your child will be participating in the 2026 Panther Walk during PE in April! We have envelopes available for cash/check donations if needed! Each child will get to enjoy the bounce house and a sno cone in May regardless of donation amounts!
To add your child as a participant, please follow these 3 easy steps:
Go to this link -https://app.99pledges.com/fund/clarapete26/addme
Enter your child’s name, enter your email(s), and select the group your child belongs to. (Your child’s teacher is in the drop down menu)
Click “Add” > this will take you to your newly created pledge page!
All you have to do is make a donation for whatever amount you can, and share your child’s pledge page link with friends and family. We are shooting for 100% participation so no amount is too small.
All the proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to Clara Peterson PIT CREW! We help to get teachers what they need in the classroom! PIT CREW also pays for field trips, teacher requests, and various activities within the school!
Thanks for your support!
Clara Peterson PIT CREW
Students who went bowling this afternoon will return to Clara Peterson at approximately 4:45 p.m.
Come join us April 10-12 for our Into The Woods Musical. This will be hosted in the PBL High School Gymnasium. Tickets are $8 for Adult and $5 for students. Cash only. We are excited to share the hard work of our theater students with you! As you plan your family’s visit, we want to provide a quick content "heads-up." While Act 1 is a whimsical journey through classic fairy tales, Act 2 explores more mature themes, including grief and the loss of major characters. Because of these heavier elements, parents may find the second half of the show less suitable for very young children. We encourage you to use your discretion to ensure the best experience for your family.
Fourth grade students who went bowling this afternoon will return to Clara Peterson at approximately 4:35 p.m.
After a long winter filled with illness, it’s more important than ever to refocus on consistent school attendance. Every day in the classroom matters—students build skills, stay connected with their peers, and keep up with important learning that’s hard to replace.
As we move into the spring months, let’s work together to rebuild strong attendance habits. Families, your support makes a big difference in helping students show up ready to learn each day!
📚 Attendance Goal: Students should aim to stay under 17.5 total absences for the entire school year. Staying on track now can make a huge impact on academic success by the end of the year.
Let’s finish the year strong—every day counts!
As we move into the spring months, let’s work together to rebuild strong attendance habits. Families, your support makes a big difference in helping students show up ready to learn each day!
📚 Attendance Goal: Students should aim to stay under 17.5 total absences for the entire school year. Staying on track now can make a huge impact on academic success by the end of the year.
Let’s finish the year strong—every day counts!
Students who went bowling this afternoon will return to Clara Peterson at approximately 4 p.m.
Reminder! PBL is hiring immediately for a Unit Office Payroll Specialist / Recording Secretary. This is a full-time, 12-month position based in the Unit Office.
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our district leadership team. If you are ready to make a difference behind the scenes, we want to hear from you!
Position Type: 12-Month
Apply today!
For more information and to submit your application, please visit: https://bit.ly/40e6Aay
We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join our district leadership team. If you are ready to make a difference behind the scenes, we want to hear from you!
Position Type: 12-Month
Apply today!
For more information and to submit your application, please visit: https://bit.ly/40e6Aay
Kindergarten Screening Dates!
Preschool Screening!
Due to the forecasted weather for this evening, Tuesday, March 10th, the Winter Showcase has been canceled and rescheduled. The PBL Junior High and High School Bands now invite you to join us for the 2026 Winter Showcase on Thursday, March 12th, at 6:00 PM in the PBL High School Gym. This musical evening will feature a wide array of talent, including performances by the JH Blue and Gold Jazz Bands, the 6th Grade Band, the 7th & 8th Grade Band, the HS Jazz Band, and the HS Concert Band. General admission is $5, with a discounted rate of $3 for seniors and military members. We will also have concessions available for purchase, so please come out and enjoy a wonderful night of music while supporting our dedicated local student musicians.
We invite parents to provide feedback to help drive our school improvement efforts. The survey is called the 5Essentials Survey, which helps schools and districts identify areas of strength and those needing support. There is an optional parent survey that accompanies the teacher and student surveys. PBL schools will get a report from the parent survey if the school achieves a 20% response rate. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey.
The survey is located at: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
The survey is located at: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
It’s Social Work Week, and we are shouting out the four incredible individuals who keep our Panther family strong! 🐾💙
In a school district, social workers wear many hats: they are advocates, listeners, problem-solvers, and the "calm in the storm" for our students. Thank you for your tireless dedication to our kids and our community.
Whether you’re helping a student navigate a tough day or connecting a family with vital resources, your impact is felt far beyond the classroom. We are so lucky to have you on the PBL team!
In a school district, social workers wear many hats: they are advocates, listeners, problem-solvers, and the "calm in the storm" for our students. Thank you for your tireless dedication to our kids and our community.
Whether you’re helping a student navigate a tough day or connecting a family with vital resources, your impact is felt far beyond the classroom. We are so lucky to have you on the PBL team!
Happy FFA Week! Thank you to our wonderful FFA for hosting our Petting Zoo. This is a great experience for all of our Clara Peterson students. Special thanks to all of our Ag teachers for their extra hard work making our FFA amazing!
Fifth grade had the honor of hearing Mrs. M Carter former teacher coach and admin from RCS talk about black History.
Join Our Team at PBL!
PBL is hiring for the 2026-2027 school year! We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to fill the following positions:
High School English Language Arts
High School Special Education
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
PBL is hiring for the 2026-2027 school year! We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to fill the following positions:
High School English Language Arts
High School Special Education
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
We invite you to provide feedback to help drive our school improvement efforts. The survey is called the 5Essentials Survey, which helps schools and districts identify areas of strength and those needing support. There is an optional parent survey that accompanies the teacher and student survey. PBL schools will get a report from the parent survey if the school achieves a 20% response rate. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey.
The survey is located at: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
The survey is located at: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Clara Peterson Elementary families,
Kids Heart Challenge is in full swing! Thank you for your efforts in helping to change and save
lives.
Ready to jump in? Here’s how you can get involved and make a Life-saving difference:
Sign Up for Kids Heart Challenge by downloading the free “AHA Schools” app for Apple or
Android or by clicking HERE
1. Complete Finn’s Mission: Complete all 7 steps, learn Hands-Only CPR and the warning signs
of stroke.
Every message you send, and every dollar raised, supports kids with special hearts and
funds for critical research and education. Thanks for helping us change lives—one
heartbeat at a time!
Have some fun being active this week as a family!
American Heart Association & National Football League | Family Challenge on Vimeo
Check out NFL Play 60 for ideas! NFL PLAY 60 Family Challenge (physical activity)
We are thrilled to share that Kara Kinzinger, a 1st-grade teacher at Clara Peterson Elementary, has been named The News-Gazette Teacher of the Week!
Thank you, Mrs. Kinzinger, for your dedication to our students and for making PBL proud every day. 💙💛
Read the full feature here: https://bit.ly/4bS8GnH
Thank you, Mrs. Kinzinger, for your dedication to our students and for making PBL proud every day. 💙💛
Read the full feature here: https://bit.ly/4bS8GnH
Join us for the 37th Annual PBL FFA Farm Toy Show on Saturday, February 14, from 9:00 AM–2:30 PM at PBL High School!
This free, family-friendly event brings together farm toy collectors and dealers from across the region to celebrate agriculture past and present. Enjoy visiting vendor booths, collector displays, a children’s tractor pull at noon, a silent auction, and concessions served all day.
Don’t forget — this year’s feature tractor is the Case 430, and fewer than 25 remain. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Bring the whole family and spend the day exploring agriculture while supporting the PBL FFA Chapter. We hope to see you there!
This free, family-friendly event brings together farm toy collectors and dealers from across the region to celebrate agriculture past and present. Enjoy visiting vendor booths, collector displays, a children’s tractor pull at noon, a silent auction, and concessions served all day.
Don’t forget — this year’s feature tractor is the Case 430, and fewer than 25 remain. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Bring the whole family and spend the day exploring agriculture while supporting the PBL FFA Chapter. We hope to see you there!
