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PPS Seeking 1000 Remarkable Men!

1000 REMARKABLE GUYS

August 27, 2008

Men Taking Students to School on Their First Day of School

"Remarkable Guys" buttons will be available for those who sign up

(Sign-up at any Peoria Public School, the Administration Building, or one of the many participating churches and organizations)

FACTS about

REMARKABLE GUYS

? A father, or other significant male role model, who actively participates in the educational and social development life of a child is invaluable and irreplaceable.

? Research shows that children with males who take active roles in their educational lives earn better grades, get better test scores, enjoy school more and are more likely to graduate from high school and attend college.

? Additionally, children have fewer behavior problems when males speak and listen to the children regularly and are active in their lives.

? A good father, or significant male role model, is part of a good parent team and is critical to strong family structures.

? Strong family structures produce children who are more centered, academically proficient and socially developed and are a valuable asset to their communities.

? Better parents produce better communities, better schools and better students.

? Fathers, grandfathers, foster fathers, step-fathers, uncles, cousins, Big Brothers significant male caregivers and friends of the family can participate in the 1000 Remarkable Guys day.

? This event is sponsored by Peoria Public Schools District 150 and all Remarkable Guys are encouraged to take children to school on their first day of school.

? Let’s make August 27, 2008 (our first full day of school) an Annual 1000 Remarkable Guys day.

News Posted on: 7/30/2008

Peoria Public School Families Can Now Log-in To Their Child's Classroom

This summer, Peoria Public Schools is offering parents the chance to get online, login, and access their child’s information for school records. Letters are being sent home with primary and middle school students in their report cards on the final day of school, and they are being mailed home with high school students’ report cards to explain Peoria Public Schools’ new Family Access program.

With the program, parents can login through a secured site by clicking on the "parents" tab to the left on PSD150 website. There, they will be able to access more information about Family Access and can download an application. After the application is submitted to the Administration Building, parents can access their student’s attendance records, schedule, food service information, and even test scores. Notes from teachers can be sent home electronically through the program as well. Further upgrades and conveniences plan to be released throughout the next school year.

News Posted on: 6/3/2008