We are pleased to announce that Tawni Buente has joined our staff as school nurse at Clara Peterson Elementary. Ms. Buente brings 29 years of nursing experience, and we would like to introduce her to our learning community!
Do you know an alumni who's made an outstanding impact in their field or community? Nominate them for the PBL High School Hall of Fame! We're seeking individuals with exceptional achievements to honor and celebrate their legacy.
Submit your nominations today via the form linked below and help us recognize those who’ve made PBL proud!
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The Ford County Attendance Initiative would like to give some tips to help students get to school as much as possible and limit our chronic absenteeism! Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before school. Establish a bedtime and morning routine. Plan trips and appointments outside of school hours if possible. Minimize screen time before bedtime to help achieve restful sleep. Ask school staff to help if your child is having anxiety about school. Have a back up plan to get to school if something comes up. Let's work together to help better student attendance at our schools. Be Present, Be Powerful!
This week was National School Counseling Week, which highlights the unique contributions of school counselors across the country. They help students achieve school success and plan for the future. A big thank you to Mrs. Johnson, Kristin Oyer, and Lisa Niewold for all they do to support students, staff, and families in our schools and district.
Students and staff get ready for an inspiring afternoon! We have a special assembly planned. Today, we're excited to welcome Terrence Talley! He'll be sharing his incredible story and experiences with our junior high students. Terrence delivers a powerful message of hope and resilience, encouraging students to never give up and always strive for their best. It's sure to be an amazing event for all our students and staff. Click on the following link for a short preview of Terrence Talley and what his assembly is all about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHx-nksaHUo
Happy 100th day of school! We've had a great school year so far and hope the rest is just a great!
We are seeking qualified candidates for immediate hire.
https://www.pblunit10.com/o/pbl-cusd-10/page/careers-at-pbl
We are looking to add to our team for the 2025-2026 school year.
https://www.pblunit10.com/o/pbl-cusd-10/page/careers-at-pbl
Showing up for school every day is a big part of how well your child does, both in learning and in life overall. And to help them really shine, taking care of their health is key! This means eating right, getting enough sleep, staying active, and keeping clean – it all matters.
Mrs. Steiner and Mrs. Johnson's second grade classes had an opportunity to have a speaker from the St. Louis Dairy Council visit the classroom. This year both classes have adopted a calf from dairy farms from the St. Louis Dairy Council. This program provide monthy updates on the adopted calf and photos to show how much the calf has grown. Ms Monica joined our classroom and shared information on what cows eat, where they sleep, how often the cow gives milk, and what happens to the milk once it is milked from the cow. We also learned about the health benefits of milk. The classes did a wonderful job listening and representing PBL!
As we enter the winter months, be prepared for inclement weather and do your best to stay healthy. Attendance is still very important at this time of year!
We just wrapped up our science chapter on erosion and Earth's surfaces. We completed several experiments where we created models to test examples of structures of buildings and how land can be eroded. One experiment tested types of soil. Another experiment tested structures and how to make them more sturdy. And the last 2 lessons, we learned about how water can create canyons and landslides. We used a mixture of cornmeal, salt, and water to represent land and then we tested ways to avoid erosion. It was a great hands on experience and the class really enjoyed learning about real life problems and how they are solved.
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Join us for the PBL Music Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 8th at the PBL High School Gymnasium. The PBL Choral Boosters will run a concession stand during the event. There will be pizza available for purchase from 4:00 - 6:00 pm! We hope to see you there!
Please click on the link below to find out what is going on at Clara Peterson in December.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e9MKuq2XRvFxlFNEvdvA8qPYnbb0-e5RXzDY-rnAv60/edit?usp=sharing
The past week and a half, 4th graders in Mrs. Dirkses ELA classes have learned about Colonial America. They learned about the early beginnings, the 13 original colonies, why we celebrate Thanksgiving, and how the colonists grew angry over King George III taxes on everyday items. We did a simulation where they were each given money (Skittles) and they were taken by tax collectors for things like having blue eyes or having strings on their shoes. The students didn't like this and could see how the colonists grew angry. We wrapped it up with playing colonial games, where students moved around to different stations and played things like Ring Toss, Ball in Cup, Pick Up Sticks, Peg Board, Egg and Spoon Race, Wooden tops, and String games. These low tech games were a big hit with the kids!! Check out the link below for some more fun pictures!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1bp5rG1eRQENdGWk6
Last week, teachers and staff at Clara Pete had their own spirit week. Monday was secret service day, Tuesday was anything but a cup day, Wednesday was anything but a teacher day (dress up in different careers), Thursday was twin day, and Friday was mismatch day. A fun time was had by all!
Join us for the PBL Music Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 8th at the PBL High School Gymnasium. The PBL Choral Boosters will run a concession stand during the event. There will be pizza available for purchase from 4:00 - 6:00 pm! We hope to see you there!
Don't miss Seussical Jr. tonight at 7pm! Support our amazing students and enjoy a fun-filled musical. Tickets $5 cash at the door. Concessions available.
Happy Substitute Educators Day! We want to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude for everything you do. Your flexibility and commitment ensure our students have a positive learning environment every day. Thank you!
