
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

Hi, please see below the link to MDLA November Newsletter.
Hola, porfavor vean a continuacion en enlace del boletin informativo de MDLA.
Join us for a fun evening at Multicultural Dual Language Academy!
📅 From 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at 2612 N. Bootz Ave, Peoria, IL 61604.
Come dressed up and see what surprises we have for you! 👻🍬
¡Acompáñanos para una tarde divertida en la Academia Multicultural de Lenguaje Dual!
📅 De 5:00 p.m. a 6:00 p.m. en 2612 N. Bootz Ave, Peoria, IL 61604.
¡Ven disfrazado y descubre las sorpresas que tenemos para ti! 👻🍬


Registration is open for before/after school programs, provided by Multicultural Dual Language Academy trusted partner Right At School!
Right At School has partnered with SAL Child Care Connection to provide before/after school programs at little or no cost for parents who qualify for childcare assistance subsidies. Contact the SAL Child Care Connection office to check your eligibility for assistance and begin your application. If you are not eligible for childcare assistance through the state, you still may be eligible for a discount provided by Right At School.
Learn more at https://ras.fun/finaid.

Parents may now view their child’s Picture Day photos on mylifetouch.com and have the option to purchase them online.
Los padres ahora pueden ver las fotos del Día de Fotos de su hijo(a) en mylifetouch.com y tienen la opción de comprarlas en línea.

BOO GRAMS! A spooky surprise can be sent to a friend, teacher, or staff member for $2 each. The form will be sent home in student bookbags on October 24th.
BOO GRAMS $2 cada uno, se puede enviar una sorpresa espeluznante a un amigo, maestro o miembro del personal. El formulario se enviará a casa en la mochila de los niños el 24 de octubre.

Bring candy to earn out-of-uniform passes and help your class win a special surprise! 🍬
Candy collection runs October 20–30.
Let’s make Halloween sweet and fun! 👻
¡Recordatorio de Trunk or Treat en MDLA!
¡Trae dulces para ganar pases y ayudar a tu clase a ganar una sorpresa especial! 🍭
La recolección de dulces es del 20 al 30 de octubre.
¡Hagamos que Halloween sea dulce y divertido! 🎃

Recordatorio: Este viernes 24 de octubre es el Día de las Palomitas del PTO. $1 = 1 bolsa de palomitas. Si ya pagaste, tu hijo ya está en la lista.


Tag another family who loves learning, and show us your weekend study setup! 📷👇 #PPSFallBreak #FamilyGoals

We’ll be electing board members and Principal Mrs. Culbertson will be there to answer your questions.
Let’s work together to make this a great year!
¡Recordatorio! ¡Familias de MDLA! Acompáñenos a nuestra primera reunión del PTO el lunes 20 de octubre a las 5 PM
Vamos a elegir a los miembros de la junta y la directora Sra. Culbertson estará presente para responder sus preguntas.
¡Trabajemos juntos para que este sea un gran año!
#MDLAPTO #ParentPower #MDLACommunity

📢 Attention Parents & Guardians!
Carle Health will be at Manual High School on Wednesday, October 15th, from 9:30 am–3:30 pm.
Pre-K, Kindergarten, 6th, 9th & 12th graders need to be up to date on physicals & vaccines to return to school after Fall Break!
Can’t make it? Call or make an appointment at Heartland Health: 309-680-7600.


Who’s ready to make cozy memories and boost those brain cells?
👉 Try it now and share your family’s learning moments below!
https://www.peoriapublicschools.org/page/learning-at-home-resources

We’ll be electing board members and Principal Mrs. Culbertson will be there to answer your questions.
Let’s work together to make this a great year!
¡Familias de MDLA! Acompáñenos a nuestra primera reunión del PTO el lunes 20 de octubre a las 5 PM
Vamos a elegir a los miembros de la junta y la directora Sra. Culbertson estará presente para responder sus preguntas.
¡Trabajemos juntos para que este sea un gran año!
#MDLAPTO #ParentPower #MDLACommunity

Bring candy and earn out-of-uniform passes! 🎟️ The class with the most candy will win a special surprise!
📅 Candy collection: Oct. 20–29
📅 Celebration: Oct. 30 | 5–6 PM | Back of the school
🎃 ¡Trunk or Treat en MDLA! 🍬
¡Trae dulces y gana pases para no usar uniforme! 🎟️ La clase que traiga más dulces recibirá una sorpresa especial.
📅 Recolección de dulces: 20–29 de octubre
📅 Celebración: 30 de octubre | 5–6 PM | Atrás de la escuela

¡Hoy es el último día antes de las vacaciones de otoño! Recordatorio: las vacaciones de otoño son del 6 al 17 de octubre.

Recordatorio: Este viernes 3 de octubre es el Día de las Palomitas del PTO. $1 = 1 bolsa de palomitas. Si ya pagaste, tu hijo ya está en la lista.

