Begin Year INFORMATION
Peet Junior High Students and Parents,
We are excited for the 2021-2022 school year and look forward to a great year. Please review the following information so that you are prepared for our first day of school on Monday, August 23.
Student Schedule:
Student schedules can be viewed on your Parent/Student PowerSchool account, or found in the email sent out by Peet on 8/19/2021.
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Semester 1 courses and room numbers
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Student Locker # and combination
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Student ID# - will be used at lunch if the student does not have their ID.
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Please note whether your student has PE on an A day or B day
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B day PE students will take pictures in PE class on Thursday, August 26
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A day PE students will take pictures in PE classes on Friday, August 27
First Days of School:
Monday, August 24: Transition Morning for 7th grade and new 8th and 9th grade students
7th grade and new 8th & 9th grade bus riders: students will ride the normal Tuesday - Friday bus schedule if students plan to ride the bus on the first day of school.
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7:45 Students check-in at the front of the building to pick-up name tag with Tige Time teacher and Transition Day Teacher listed. Then report to the cafeteria.
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8:00 7th grade and new 8th and 9th grade students report to Tiger Time to pick-up Chromebook, Student ID, and sign-out sheet.
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8:15-9:15 Transition Day activities
Returning 8th and 9th grade bus riders: students will ride the normal Monday bus schedule if students plan to ride the bus on the first day of school.
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9:15 Returning 8th and 9th grade students report to Tiger Time to pick-up Chromebook, Student ID and sign-out sheet.
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9:30-3:00 All students report to period 1 and will go through a Monday bell schedule for classes.
Backpacks:
Last year students were allowed to carry backpacks for the first time. The same will be the case for this school year. Students will have the option to carry a backpack if they wish to do so. Every student will also be assigned a locker for storing personal items and school utensils. If needed, students will be able to access their locker during passing time in between periods.
Lunch Shifts:
We will have 3 lunch shifts for the 2021-22 school year. Attached are the lunch shifts for this school year. Students will eat lunch in their 4th period class.
School Pictures:
Don’t forget school pictures will take place on Thursday, August 26 & Friday, August 27 in PE classes. Every student will have their photo taken regardless of purchase, for school records, ID cards and yearbooks. HR Imaging will mail picture order forms to student homes or you can order online. Order School Photos HERE
Busing Questions:
2021-2022 Bus routes have been posted on the Transportation website. The bus lists are sorted by school name, student grade and student ID#. Once the student ID# is identified, it will list the bus number, stop and bus pick up time assigned. Please allow 5 minutes either way of the times shown for the bus stop. If you do not see your student’s student ID#, please contact janet.williams@cfschools.org or (319)553-2458. If you do see your students ID# and they will not need transportation, please contact janet.williams@cfschools.org or (319)553-2458.
As of today, a federal executive order remains in place that requires masks on public transportation and, accordingly, the district asks students to comply with this federal requirement while on school busses until further guidance is received.
If you have questions regarding school busing to and from school, please call the bus garage at (319)553-2458.
A transportation request form must have been filled-out for any student who will need busing for the 2021-22 school year. This form is already closed. If you did not get the form filled-out, please call the bus garage at (319)553-2458. Transportation is free for junior high students (7-9) that live more than two miles from their resident school. These distances are determined by the Cedar Falls Transportation Department.
Parent/Guardian of open enrolled students are responsible for their student(s) transportation.
Parent/Guardian of Rules Exception students are responsible for their student(s) transportation.
High School/Holmes Bus Schedule
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For students who have classes at CFHS or Holmes throughout the day.
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This bus schedule and information will be emailed to parents by Friday, August 20.
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1st period Orchestra 9 and PLTW Intro to Engineering and Design will be at Holmes Jr. High.
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Students with classes at CFHS and/or Holmes will report to the high school/Holmes on the first day of school. Students who have period 1 at either the high school or Holmes will pick-up their Chromebook, Student ID card, schedule and sign-out sheet from the Peet Library when they return to Peet.
After School Activity Bus #20
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This bus will bring students to the high school and Holmes for after school activities.
Paying Fees:
Fees are now posted online and may be paid through your Parent Portal by clicking on the "Balance" tab on the left side of your navigation menu. Fees can also be paid through the Tiger Web Store which uses the RevTrak system. This is the same system that is used for depositing lunch money. You would just click on the School Fees and Fines and log in with your PowerSchool log-in information. Once you get logged in to see your student(s) current fees, you will need to add each fee to the cart. You may proceed to check out after items have been added to your cart, you will need to log in with your RevTrak password. If you are unsure what your password is for RevTrak, you may click the "Forgot Password" here and enter your email address and RevTrak will send you the information.
Fees include:
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$60 - Registration Fee - Required
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$50 - Student Activity Pass - OPTIONAL
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$15 - Yearbook - OPTIONAL
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Any unpaid fees/fines from previous school years
Free & Reduced Fees Application: http://www.cfschools.org/health-and-safety/wellness-and-nutrition/free_reduced_meal
This is more than a meal application. The free and reduced meal application helps in many ways. Just one application could impact your student(s) registration and book fees, drivers education and school meals. Any questions, please call Deana Owens at (319)553-2451.
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The USDA has issued a nationwide waiver allowing the District to offer free breakfast and lunch each day to every student enrolled.
Supply List
A list of recommended school supplies has been added to our Peet Website. In addition, many local stores have the supply list posted for your reference. Teachers will also share specific needs on the first day of classes.
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Students will be changing for Physical Education to start the year. The physical education attire will consist of a white shirt and red shorts, sweat socks that extend over the shoe tops, and a pair of appropriate non-marking gym shoes. The recommended PEET gym shirt and shorts can be purchased at Iowa Sports Supply (3121 Capital Way, Cedar Falls). Returning students may wear previously purchased P.E. shirt and shorts.
Vaccination Reminder for 7th graders:
Reminder to parents: All incoming 7th grade students must have the 1st dose of Meningitis vaccination before they are allowed to start school. They are also required to get the Tdap shot. Please visit with your students' medical provider as soon as possible to make sure you have time to get them in. If you don't have a medical provider please email Kerri Clausman the Peet Junior High School nurse kerri.clausman@cfschools.org
9th Grade Dental Forms:
All 9th grade students will need to turn-in a dental screening form within the first 60 days of school. Forms can be found at this link: DENTAL FORM, or by calling your dentist and asking them to fax or email a copy of your students "Iowa Department of Public Health Certificate of Dental Screening" from their last dental visit. Forms can be emailed to: betsy.schmitz@cfschools.org, kerri.clausman@cfschools.org, faxed to Peet at 319-266-8839 or turned into the health office once school has started.
School Hours and Student Drop-Off:
The school day for Peet Jr High begins at 8:00am on Tuesday-Friday and 9:30am on Monday and ends at 3:00pm. Please do not drop off students before 7:45am, unless they ride the school bus or are eating breakfast. We will be allowing students into the hallways starting at 7:45am Tuesday-Friday and 9:15am on Monday. Students will be able to drop personal items off at their locker and report to period 1 or to the cafeteria if they are eating breakfast. Students who are not participating in an after school activity will be expected to either be picked up, on the bus or walking home by 3:10pm.
We are hiring Special Education Paraeducators:
Peet Jr High is still looking for three more Special Education Paraeducators to join our amazing Peet team. The hours are 7:45am to 3:00pm (Tuesday-Friday) and 8:30am to 3:00pm (Monday) and would work great if you have students in school. Give Mr. Boevers a call at (319) 553-2770, or send an email at bill.boevers@cfschools.org or andrew.meister@cfschools.org if you're interested.
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