Hines Primary School

Hines Primary would like to say CONGRATULATIONS to the following students who completed their November Reading & Math Logs! These students will be announced on the morning broadcast, will receive the monthly special treat to eat at school, will receive other rewards as given by each classroom teacher, and are amazing role models to show the importance of reading! We would also like to thank the families who continue to encourage and support their children at home! Readers Make Leaders!

Kindergarten: Londyn, Meleki, Sabrina, Ace, Rozai, Aiden, Scottie, Ezra, Yuna, Serena, Ian, Zion, Iker, Lucca, Oliver, Jae'Marie, Oakley, Kross, Mi'Lani, Miika, L'Oreal, Emilia, Amelia, Camden, Jaidyn, Marquis, Emery, Lawante, and Maverick

1st Grade: Ja'Marien, Mi'Ckeal, Dax, and Olivia

2nd Grade: Tony

3rd Grade: Aidan, Theodore, and Serenity

4th Grade: Laylah, Cole, Lela, and Aria

(Pictured are some of our Kindergarten Readers and Mathematicians!)

💛 To our amazing Special Education teachers across Peoria Public Schools: thank you for creating inclusive classrooms where every student can grow and shine. We are grateful for all that you do! 🌟

This season, your generosity can change someone’s day. 🌟 Please consider donating to the Hand Up Food Pantry at the Wraparound Center. Together, we can make sure every family feels supported.

To get connected to a Cartwheel counselor, reach out to your school principal today.

The "Macy's Day Parade" was sponsored by Mrs Dudley's 2nd grade class today!

When life gets complicated Cartwheel can help. Ask your school counselor or principal for a referral today.

The Liberty Leadership Middle School Fall Chess Classic on November 22, 2025, is just 2 days away. Register now at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/Liberty25 This is a K-12 chess meet open to ALL Illinois students!! 5 rounds (K-5) Swiss system, G/30;d5 7 sections: K-3, 4-5, 6, 7, 8, HS, Grand Prix. Doors Open at 8am First Round starts no later than 9:30am. $5 if registered online by 5pm on 11/21/2025 (max. $100 per school), $10 if registering at the Door. The Grand Prix is only open to those with a rating of 1000 or higher. ALL Payments will be collected at the door. School checks may be made payable to Liberty Leadership Middle School. USCF membership required --- Memberships (1 year) will be available from the Greater Peoria Chess Foundation for $9 at the tournament, a maximum of $99 per school. GPCF will cover the cost of anyone over the 11 players. GPCF will cover the cost of any Peoria Public Schools students. Make membership checks payable to GPCF.

🏀 Basketball signups start December 1st!

Dedicated counselors are available - reach out to your principal or school counselor for a referral to Cartwheel today!

NOVEMBER OPEN CHESS NIGHT ***Special Location**** TONIGHT November 14th - 4-7pm Pere Marquette Hotel - Marquette Ballroom Join K-12 students from around the Tri-County area for friendly over the board play, chess puzzles, and of course PIZZA. This is a FREE event! Pizza is FREE, just come and enjoy chess! For questions, email Emily Dawson at emily.dawson77@gmail.com or emily.dawson@psd150.org. Sponsored by the Mark W. Bills Middle School Chess Team and Greater Peoria Chess

Contact your school counselor or principal for a referral to Cartwheel today!

Contact your school counselor or principal for a referral to Cartwheel today!

PPS Coaches & Parents - Use the special PPS code (GPCF2025) to register your students for the 2025 Illinois All-Grade State Championship and pay just $5 per player at the door!

We are just two weeks away from the OFFICIAL Illinois K-12 All-Grade State Chess Championship on
November 15, 2025, at the Pere Marquette Hotel, Peoria.

Registrations are rolling in from local teams and through online registration.
HUNDREDS of TROPHIES! Play here and claim your spot and title as the BEST in the #stateofillinois!

This is a US Chess-rated tournament sponsored by The Illinois Chess Association, & hosted by the Greater Peoria Chess Foundation! The Foundation is also sponsoring all PPS Students' US Chess memberships. If your student does not have a membership, enter 99999999 when registering, and we will take care of enrolling the student for a membership.

More information and registration can be found directly at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/25ILAG

Doors open at 8 am at the Pere Marquette Ballroom. Check-in closes at 8:45 am. First round starts for all sections at 9 am.

Email Emily Dawson with any questions or for help with registration at emily.dawson@psd150.org or emily.dawson77@gmail.com. #Chess #ppschess

After doing small leaf rubbings, Hines art students did a group leaf rubbing of an Elephant Ear leaf!

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