This Week at Peary

• We hope you enjoyed your summer and are ready to start school on Monday, August 14.Our Word of the Week is KINDNESS: A kind act; an act of good will. Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness. - Senecca
• School starts at 8:00 AM! Students may enter campus starting at 7:30 am using the gate on 162nd street near the gym or on Gardena Boulevard between A & B buildings. Students may exit either of these gates. Please coordinate pick up and drop off locations with your child.  
• Once students enter the campus, they should find their name and first period class on the grade level posters. Their 1st period teacher will give student a copy of their schedule.  
• Due to safety precautions, parents will not be allowed to enter campus unless to conduct business in the Main, Attendance, or Counseling office.
• Peary's dress code is blue, black, or white collared polo style shirt with navy or black pants. Dark jeans are also acceptable. Please review the dress code on the Peary website.
• This week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be on the A-Schedule.
  Tuesday and Thursday will be on the B-Schedule. Monday is a regular bell schedule and school will dismiss at 3:00 pm. On Tuesday, school will end at 1:51 pm.
• Wednesday is ID Picture Day. Students should wear a nice blue, black or white collared shirt for their photo.  
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School website, email staff using the staff directory or call (310) 225-4200. Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. 
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.

• Aug 14 – First Day Fall Quarter 1
• Aug 15 - Dismissal, 1:51 pm
• Aug 16 - ID Picture Day!
• Aug 17 - Emergency Drill
• Sep 1 – Admissions Day – No School
• Sep 4 – Labor Day – No School
• Sep 7 – GATE Parent Meeting, 4:15 pm
• Sep 7 – Back to School Night; 5pm–7pm
• Sep 8 – Minimum Day
• Sep 25 – Unassigned Day – No School

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Robert E. Peary Middle School
1415 West Gardena Boulevard
Gardena, CA 90247
(310) 225-4200
https://pearyms.lausd.org

Week of June 5, 2023

Hello Peary Family, 

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is PATIENCE: The ability to wait calmly. Our patience will achieve more than our force. - Edmond Burke 
• Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be on the B-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the A-Schedule. 
• 7th grade students are to return their history textbook on Monday.  
• Monday is our last Tie Day of this school year. We encourage everyone to wear a tie or bowtie.  
• Peary will host our Pride celebration at lunch on Monday.  
• The 8th grade Ice Cream Social will also take place on Monday after lunch.  
• 6th grade students are to return their history textbook on Tuesday.  
• On Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.  
• 8th grade Parents may pick up their child's gown and culmination tickets on Tuesday from 3:30 –5:30 pm. Please bring your ID.  Culmination packets that are not picked by parents on Tuesday will be given to students on Wednesday. 
• The 8th Grade Magnet Awards event will take place on Tuesday at 6 pm.
• Culmination rehearsals will take place on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 
• Peary’s 8th Grade Culmination Ceremony will take place on Thursday in Gardena High School’s football stadium at 9:00 am.   
• Monday, Wednesday and Thursday are regular school days this week with dismissal at 3:00 pm. 
• Friday is the last day of the 2022-2023 school year and school will dismiss at 1:00 pm. Final Report Cards will be mailed home. 
• For students who will attend Summer School, we will see you on June 26.  We wish everyone a great summer and look forward to your return to school in August.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.  
• Thank you for listening. Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies! 

Upcoming Events

• June is PRIDE Month  
• Jun 5 - Tie Day 
• Jun 5 - 7th Grade Textbook Collection  
• Jun 5 - Culmination Rehearsal
• Jun 5 - Peary PRIDE Celebration 
• Jun 5 - 8th Grade Ice Cream Social
• Jun 6 - Culmination Rehearsal
• Jun 6 - 6th Grade Textbook Collection  
• Jun 6 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  
• Jun 6 - Culmination Packet Pick Up (parents), 3:00-5:30 pm  
• Jun 6 - Magnet 8th Grade Awards Ceremony, 6:00 pm
• Jun 6 - Culmination Rehearsal
• Jun 7 - Culmination Packet Pick Up (students), 1:30-3:00 pm 
• Jun 7 - Culmination Packet Pick Up (parents), 3:00-5:30 pm  
• Jun 8 - 8th Grade Culmination, GHS - 9 am   
• Jun 9 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal &  
• Jun 9 - Last Day of Instruction 

Looking Ahead 

• Jun 19 - Juneteenth Holiday 
• Jun 26 - Summer School Begins  
• Jul 4 - Holiday - NO SCHOOL 
• Jul 25 - Last Day of Summer School 
• Aug 14 - Pupil Free Day 
• Aug 15 - First Day of instruction for the 2023-2024 School Year 

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!  

Week of May 29, 2023

Hello Peary Family and Happy Memorial Day!

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is COURTESY: Showing consideration for others. Be kind. Be courteous. Love others and be happy. It's that simple - Daniel Morris
• Tuesday and Thursday will be on the B-Schedule. Wednesday and Friday will be on the A-Schedule.
• On Tuesday at 6pm we will host the 8th grade Awards night.
• School Site Council (SSC) will meet on Wednesday at 3:45 pm via zoom. Click here to join this meeting.
• Please join us on Thursday at 6 pm in the Auditorium for Peary Music Program’s Spring Concert Event with performances from Peary’s Band, Choir and a special Visual Arts presentation.
• On Friday, all 8th grade students will return their History Textbook, Chromebook and charger.
• The 8th Grade Spring Dance will also be held on Friday, on campus, from 3:30-6:00 pm.
• Applications for Summer School are available in the main office.  You may also sign up your child up at summerschool.lausd.net.
• Teamworks also has a virtual summer program from May 20 - June 24.  Contact the main office or scan the Teamworks flyer on the Peary website for more information.   
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.  

Upcoming Events  

• Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month 
• May 29 - Memorial Day – No School
• May 30 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• May 30 - 8th Grade Awards Night, 6pm
• May 31 - SCC meeting (virtual), 3:45pm
• Jun 1 - Peary Band’s Spring Concert, 6pm
• Jun 2 - 8th Grade Textbook and Computer Collection
• Jun 2 - 8th Grade Spring Dance, On campus, 3:30 – 6:00pm
• Jun 5 - Tie Day
• Jun 5 - 7th Grade Textbook Collection
• Jun 5 - Culmination Rehearsal
• Jun 5 - Emergency Drill - Period 1
• Jun 5 - 8th Grade Ice Cream Social
• Jun 6 - Culmination Rehearsal
• Jun 6 - Culmination Packet Pick Up, 3:30-5:00 pm
• Jun 6 - 6th Grade Textbook Collection
• Jun 6 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Jun 6 - Culmination Packet Distribution
• Jun 7 - Culmination Packet Pick Up, 3:30-5:00 pm
• Jun 8 - 8th Grade Culmination (tentative)  
• Jun 9 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal & 
• Jun 9 - Last Day of Instruction   

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies! 

Week of May 22, 2023

Hello Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is APPRECIATION: the recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something. Being told you're appreciated is one of the simplest and most uplifting things you can hear.
• May is Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.   
• This week is Classified School Employee Appreciation Week. To the team of individuals who keep our school running including educator assistants, custodial staff, campus supervision, cafeteria workers, office staff and all other classified employees, we say, Thank You, for all that you do!
• Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be on the A-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the B-Schedule.  
• Students will take the Math SBAC test this week. Please encourage your child to get a good night's sleep, eat something for breakfast, bring a fully charged device, and arrive at school before 8:00 AM to ensure they can give their absolute best effort!  
• The 8th Grade Gardena Bowling event will take place on Tuesday, 2:30-5:00 pm.   
• Region South will be hosting a Summer of Learning Webinar on Tuesday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for families to learn about all of the many options available for students during the summer.   Click here to join this meeting or the link can also be found on the Peary Website.  
• English Language Advisory Council (ELAC) will meet on Wednesday at 9 am in the Parent Center.  
• Shared Decision-Making Committee (SDMC) will meet via Zoom on Thursday at 3:30pm.  A link to join this meeting can be found on the Peary Website. 
• Applications for Summer School are available in the main office.  You may also sign up your child at summerschool.lausd.net. 
• Teamworks also has a virtual summer program from May 20 - June 24.  Contact the main office or scan the Teamworks flyer on the Peary website for more information. 
• On Friday, school will dismiss at 1:00 pm.   
• 8th grade students will be able to take their cap and gown photos on campus, on Friday afterschool, 1 pm – 3 pm in the cafeteria.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.  

Upcoming Events 

• Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month 
• May 21–26 - SBAC Testing: Math 
• May 21–26 - Classified School Employee Week 
• May 23 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• May 23 - 8th Grade Bowling event, 2:30-5:00 pm
• May 23 - Region South Summer of Learning Webinar, 4pm
• May 24 - ELAC Meeting, 9:00 am, Parent Center 
• May 25 - SDMC meeting (virtual), 3:30pm 
• May 26 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal 
• May 26 - 8th Grade Cap and Gown Photos, 1-3pm
• May 29 - Memorial Day – No School
• May 30 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• May 31 - Emergency Drill - Period 3
• May 31 - SCC meeting (virtual), 3:45pm 
• Jun 1 – Peary Band’s Spring Concert, 6pm 
• Jun 5 - Tie Day
• Jun 6 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Jun 8 - 8th Grade Culmination (tentative)  
• Jun 9 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal &  
• Jun 9 - Last Day of Instruction

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of May 15, 2023

Hello Peary Family and Happy Mother’s Day,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is RESPECT: giving honor to another. My mother had handed down respect for the possibilities—and the will to grasp them. – Alice Walker
• May is Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.   
• This week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be on the B-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the A-Schedule.  
• Students will take the English Language Arts SBAC test this week. Testing will take place every morning until 10:30 am.  Our testing bell schedule can be found on the testing page of the Peary Website.   
• Please encourage your child to get a good night's sleep, eat something for breakfast, bring a fully charged device, and arrive to school before 8:00 AM to ensure they can give their absolute best effort!  
• Applications for Summer School are available in the main office.  You may also sign up your child up at summerschool.lausd.net. 
• Teamworks also has a virtual summer program from May 20 - June 24.  Contact the main office or scan the Teamworks flyer on the Peary website for more information. 
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens. 

Upcoming Events

• Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month
• May 14 - Mother's Day
• May 15–19 - SBAC Testing: English Language Arts (ELA)
• May 16 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• May 17 - BSAP parent workshop – 9 am
• May 21–26 - SBAC Testing: Math 
• May 21–26 - Classified School Employee Week 
• May 23 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• May 23 - 8th Grade Bowling event 
• May 25 - SCC meeting (virtual), 3:45pm  
• May 25 - SDMC meeting (virtual), 3:30pm 
• May 26 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal 
• May 26 - 8th Grade Cap and Gown Photos, 1-3pm 
• May 29 - Memorial Day – No School  
• May 30 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• May 31 - Emergency Drill - Period 3 
• Jun 1 – Peary Band’s Spring Concert, 6pm  
• Jun 5 - Tie Day   
• Jun 6 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  
• Jun 8 - 8th Grade Culmination (tentative)  
• Jun 9 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal &  
• Jun 9 - Last Day of Instruction   

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies! 

Week of May 8, 2023

Hello Peary Family, 

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is AMBITION: Strong desire to achieve your best. Dream with ambition, lead with conviction, and see yourself in a way that others might not see you, simply because they’ve never seen it before. – Kamala Harris 
• May is Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month.
• This week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be on the A-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the B-Schedule.  
• The School Site Council (SSC) Meeting will be held on Monday at 3:45 pm. Click here to join the SSC Meeting.
• After school tutoring and homework help will be on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:15-4:15 pm.  
• We will conduct an emergency drill on Wednesday during period 1.  
• Shared Decision-Making Committee (SDMC) will meet on Thursday at 3:30pm.  
• The College Bound Program will meet on Thursday from 3:15 pm - 5:45 pm 
• Applications for Summer School are avaialble in the main office.  You may also sign up your child at summerschool.lausd.net
• SBAC testing will begin next week.  Please encourage your child to get a good night's sleep, eat something for breakfast, have a fully charged device, and arrive to school before 8:00 AM to ensure they can give their absolute best effort! 
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens. 

Upcoming Events 

• Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month 
• May 8–12 - Teacher Appreciation Week 
• May 8 - SSC Meeting, 3:45 pm  
• May 9 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• May 10 - Practice Evacuation Emergency Drill - Period 1 
• May 11 - SDMC meeting at Peary MS, 3:30pm
• May 14 - Mother's Day
• May 15–19 - SBAC Testing: English Language Arts (ELA) 
• May 16 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• May 15–19 - SBAC Testing: Math 
• May 23 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• May 25 - SDMC meeting (virtual), 3:30pm 
• May 26 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal 
• May 29 - Memorial Day – No School  
• May 30 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• May 31 - Emergency Drill - Period 3 
• Jun 1 - Peary Band’s Spring Concert, 6pm  
• Jun 5 - Tie Day   
• Jun 6 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  
• Jun 8 - 8th Grade Culmination (tentative)  
• Jun 9 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal &  
• Jun 9 - Last Day of Instruction

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies! 

Week of May 1, 2023

Hello Peary Family, 

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is INITIATIVE: taking action; originating new ideas. Initiative is about taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase. - Martin Luther King Jr  
• This week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be on the B-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the A-Schedule.
• Monday is Tie Day. Students and staff are encouraged to wear a tie or bow tie in support of anti-bullying and a drama-free school environment.
• After school tutoring and homework help will be on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 3:15-4:15 pm.
• We will conduct an emergency drill on Thursday during period 1.
• The College Bound Program will meet on Thursday from 3:15 pm - 5:45 pm.
• There will be a GATE Parent Meeting on Thursday at 3:30 pm.
• Please join us at Peary on Thursday from 4 pm to 6 pm for our Open House Family Fun Night Event.  Students will showcase their work and accompilshments with family and guests. There will also be games, activities, and prizes for everyone.
• We will hold an 8th grade presentation on Thursday at 6:00 pm in Stephan Hall where you can get answers to your questions regarding culmination, class dues, and 8th grade activities.
• On Friday, school will dismiss at 1:00 pm. Happy Cinco de Mayo!
• Saturday, 8:00am- 12:20pm, will be the last session of Saturday School for the Spring Semester.
• Saturday is also the 167th birthday of our schools namesake Robert E. Peary.  He is known for leading the first expedition to the North Pole and for his famous statement; I will find a way, or make one.
• Lastly, parents, testing will take place during May.  Please encourage your child to get a good night's sleep, eat something for breakfast, have a fully charged device, and arrive to school before 8:00 AM to ensure they can give their absolute best effort! 
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.  

Upcoming Events  

• May 1 - Tie Day  
• May 1 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• May 2 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• May 3 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• May 4 - Emergency Drill Evacuation Practice - Period 1 
• May 4 - GATE Parent Meeting, 3:30 pm  
• May 4 - Open House/Family Fun Night; 4pm–6pm
• May 4 -  8th Grade Parent Meeting, 6pm
• May 5 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal 
• May 5 - Happy Cinco de Mayo!
• May 6 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm 
• May 6 - Happy Birthday Robert E. Peary
• May 6 - 8th Grade Cap & Gown Photos at Fotorama
• May 8–12 - Teacher Appreciation Week 
• May 9 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• May 11 - SDMC meeting at Peary MS, 3:30pm  
• May 15–19 - SBAC Testing: English Language Arts (ELA)  
• May 16 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• May 22–26 - SBAC Testing: Math
• May 23 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• May 25 - SDMC meeting (virtual), 3:30pm 
• May 26 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal 
• May 29 - Memorial Day – No School  
• May 30 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• May 31 - Emergency Drill - Period 3
• Jun 5 - Tie Day  
• Jun 6 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Jun 8 - 8th Grade Culmination
• Jun 9 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• Jun 9 - Last Day of Instruction

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of April 24, 2023

Hello Peary Family, 

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is COURAGE: Strength to act even when afraid or uncertain. I am convinced that the truest act of courage, the strongest act of manliness is to sacrifice ourselves for others in a totally non-violent struggle for justice. - Cesar Chavez 
• This week, Tuesday and Thursday will be on the B-Schedule. Wednesday and Friday will be on the A-Schedule.
• We will conduct an emergency drill on Wednesday during period 4.
• After school tutoring and homework help will be on Wednesday and Thursday, 3:15-4:15 pm this week.
• The College Bound Program will meet on Thursday from 3:15 pm - 5:45 pm
• School Site Council (SSC) will meet on Thursday via zoom at 3:45pm. Click here to join the SSC Meeting.
• Saturday School will continue 8:00am- 12:20pm on Saturday.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.  

Upcoming Events

• Apr 24 - Unassigned Day – No School  
• Apr 25 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Apr 26 - Emergency Drill  
• Apr 26 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Apr 27 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Apr 27 - School Site Council (SSC) Virtual Mtg, 3:45pm  
• Apr 29 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm  
• May 1 - Tie Day  
• May 1 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• May 2 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• May 3 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• May 4 - GATE Parent Meeting, 3:30 pm  
• May 4 - Open House/Family Night; 4pm–6pm  
• May 5 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal  
• May 6 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm 
• May 6 - Happy Birthday Robert E. Peary 

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies! 

Hello Peary Family, 

This is an important update to This Week at Peary.  

• Please join us in the Peary Gym on Thursday evening, April 20 at 5:30 pm for the Anti-4/20 Community Event called Healthy Living Palooza.  This event is sponsored by the City of Gardena and aims to promote drug-free living habits for our youth.  Community agencies will be there to connect with families and provide information on the effects of marijuana usage, prevention and intervention. Please enter the campus near the Gym on 162nd Street for this event. We look forward to seeing you at Peary on Thursday evening. 
• School Site Council will meet virtually Thursday at 3:30 pm 
• Saturday School will continue 8:00am- 12:20pm on Saturday. 
• School will be closed on Monday April 24 to honor the lives lost to the Armenian Genocide.

Upcoming Events 

• Apr 19 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Apr 20 - Gardena HS Roadshow  
• Apr 20 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Apr 20 - Virtual School Site Council (SSC) Mtg, 3:30pm 
• Apr 20 - Healthy Living Palooza - Peary GYM, 5:30pm 
• Apr 22 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm 
• Apr 24 - Unassigned Day – No School  
• Apr 25 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Apr 26 - Emergency Drill  
• Apr 26 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Apr 27 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Apr 29 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm
• May 1 - Tie Day  
• May 1 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• May 2 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• May 3 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• May 4 - Open House/Family Night; 4pm–6pm  
• May 5 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal  
• May 6 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm 
• May 6 - Happy Birthday Robert E. Peary

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies! 

April 17,2023

Hello Peary Family, 

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is LEADERSHIP: Inspiring others to excel by the courage of your example. True leadership must be for the benefit of the followers, not the enrichment of the leaders. - Robert Townsend 
• This week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be on the A-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the B-Schedule. 
• English Language Advisory Council (ELAC) will meet on Wednesday at 9 am in the Parent Center. 
• School Site Council (SSC) will meet on Thursday via zoom. Click here to join the SSC Meeting. 
• 8th grade students will visit Gardena High School’s Roadshow event on Thursday. 
• After school tutoring and homework help will be on Monday and Wednesday at 3:15-4:15 pm this week.   
• The College Bound Program will meet on Thursday from 3:15 pm - 5:45 pm 
• Saturday School will continue 8:00am- 12:20pm on Saturday. 
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.   

Upcoming Events  

• Apr 17 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Apr 18 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Apr 19 - ELAC Meeting Parent Ctr. 9:00 am 
• Apr 19 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Apr 20 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Apr 20 - GHS Roadshow  
• Apr 20 - Virtual School Site Council (SSC) Mtg, 3:30pm  
• Apr 22 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm  
• Apr 24 - Unassigned Day – No School  
• Apr 25 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Apr 26 - Emergency Drill  
• Apr 26 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Apr 27 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Apr 29 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm
• May 1 - Tie Day  
• May 1 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• May 2 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• May 3 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• May 4 - Open House/Family Night; 4pm–6pm  
• May 5 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal  
• May 6 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm 
• May 6 - Happy Birthday Robert E. Peary

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies! 

Hello and Happy Easter Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is PROPRIETY: A standard of what is socially acceptable in conduct & speech. A laugh, if purchased at the expense of propriety, costs too much. - Quintilian
• This week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be on the B-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the A-Schedule.
• 8th grade students will take their panorama picture on Monday morning. Students must be on time and wear a white or blue collared shirt for the group photo.
• Monday is also Tie Day to symbolize professionalism, positivity, unity, and respect in support of anti-bullying and a drama-free school environment. Students and staff are encouraged to wear a tie or bow tie to support this effort.
• We will conduct an Emergency drill on Wednesday during period 2.
• A Parent Workshop on Strengthening Resilience will take place on Wednesday at 9:00 am in the Parent Center.
• Shared Decision-Making Committee (SDMC) will meet on Wednesday via zoom at 3:30pm.  Click here to join the SDMC Meeting 
• The College Bound Program will meet on Thursday from 3:15 pm - 5:45 pm
• After school tutoring and homework help will be on Monday and Wednesday at 3:15-4:15 pm this week.   
• Saturday School will resume on April 15. 
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.  

Upcoming Events  

• Apr 10 - Tie Day
• Apr 10 - 8th Grade Panorama Picture Day
• Apr 10 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Apr 11 - Dismissal, 1:20pm
• Apr 11 - Emergency Drill, 2nd period
• Apr 12 - Parent Workshop: Strengthening Resilience, 9:00am
• Apr 12 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Apr 13 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Apr 13 - SDMC Zoom meeting, 3:30 pm
• Apr 15 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm
• Apr 17 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Apr 18 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Apr 19 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Apr 20 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Apr 22 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies! 

Hello Peary Family,

Just a few reminders before we enter Spring Break. 

• All are welcome to join our Shared Decision-Making Committee (SDMC) meeting via zoom today at 3:30pm.  Click here to join the SDMC Meeting 
• All students received their report cards today. Please review your child's progress and consider their enrollment in one or all of our intervention programs.  
• School will be closed on Friday to observe the birthday of labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.  
• Peary will be open on Monday and Tuesday for Spring Acceleration Days form 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. There is still time to register your child through parent portal, click here or return the paper application to the Main Office today. 
• School will resume on Monday, April 10 when the 8th grade students will take their Panorama Picture.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.  

Upcoming Events

• Mar 30 - SDMC Zoom meeting, 3:30 pm
• Mar 31 - Cesar E. Chavez Holiday – No School 
• Apr 3 - Acceleration Day (Register here)
• Apr 4 - Acceleration Day (Register here)
• Apr 3–7 - Spring Break – No School  
• Apr 10 - Tie Day 
• Apr 10 - 8th Grade Panorama Picture Day 
• Apr 10 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm 
• Apr 11 - Emergency Drill, 9:00 am 
• Apr 11 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Apr 12 - Parent Workshop: Strengthening Resilience, 9:00 am  
• Apr 12 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Apr 13 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Apr 15 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm

Please continue to be safe, be respectful and be responsible during Spring Break. Go Huskies!

March 27, 2023

Hello Peary Family, 

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is SERVICE: Giving of one's time and energy to help others. Serving the needs of others is the light that brightens each day. - Douglas Lawson 

• This week, Monday and Wednesday will be on the B-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the A-Schedule. 

• Monday is the beginning of Quarter 4 classes.  When students enter the campus, they should find their name and 1st period room number on the scheduling board. Student programs will be distributed during period 1.  

• We will conduct an Emergency drill on Wednesday during period 4.  

• A Parent Workshop on Family Violence Prevention will take place on Wednesday at 9:00 am in the Parent Center.  

• 8th Grade students will visit Gardena High School on Thursday. 

• The College Bound Program will meet on Thursday from 3:15 pm - 5:45 pm 

• School will be closed on Friday to observe the birthday of labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.  

• Shared Decision-Making Committee (SDMC) will meet via Zoom on Thursday at 3:30pm. Click here to join this meeting

• After school tutoring and homework help will be on Monday and Wednesday at 3:15-4:15 pm this week.   

• Saturday School will not take place this weekend and will resume on April 15. 

• Remember, school will be open on the Monday and Tuesday during Spring Break to for Acceleration Days.  Register your child today on parent portal or complete the paper application and return it to our Main Office as soon as possible. 

• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.    

Upcoming Events  

• Mar 27 - First Day Spring Quarter 4 

• Mar 27 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm 

• Mar 28 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 

• Mar 29 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm 

• Mar 29 - Emergency Drill 

• Mar 29 - Parent Workshop in Parent Center, 9:00am 

• Mar 30 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm

• Mar 30 - SDMC Zoom meeting, 3:30 pm

• Mar 31 - Cesar E. Chavez Holiday – No School 

• Apr 3 - Acceleration Day 

• Apr 4 - Acceleration Day 

• Apr 3–7 - Spring Break – No School  

• Apr 10 - Tie Day 

• Apr 10 - 8th Grade Panorama Picture Day

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies! 

March 23, 2023 Update

Hello Peary Family,

We are excited to welcome your child back to school tomorrow!

Friday is a minimum day and school will dismiss at 1:00 pm 

Saturday School will resume on Saturday at 8:00 am.

All are invited to a Meet and Greet with the New Local Superintendent Dr. Spicer on Saturday at 10 am at Gardena High School followed by The Gardena Community Health Faire until 2 pm.    

If you have any questions, please contact us at (310) 225-4218, visit our school website or LAUSD's School Updates webpage. 

We look forward to seeing your child in school tomorrow!

​Upcoming Events   

• March is Women’s History Month! 
• Mar 24 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal 
• Mar 24 - Last Day Spring Quarter 3 
• Mar 25 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm
• Mar 25 - Meet South Supt. Dr. Spicer @ GHS, 10 am 
• Mar 25 - Community Health Faire @ GHS, 10-2pm 
• Mar 27 - First Day Spring Quarter 4 
• Mar 27 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm 
• Mar 28 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Mar 29 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm 
• Mar 29 - Emergency Drill 
• Mar 29 - Parent Workshop in Parent Center, 9:00am 
• Mar 30 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm 
• Mar 31 - Cesar E. Chavez Holiday – No School 
• Apr 3 - Acceleration Day 
• Apr 4 - Acceleration Day 
• Apr 3–7 - Spring Break – No School
• Apr 10 - 8th Grade Panorama Picture Day

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of March 20, 2023

Hello Peary Family, 

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is CITIZENSHIP: Behaving in a responsible manner as a citizen of a community. I honestly feel like it’s our responsibility as citizens of the world to ground ourselves in selflessness and all do our part. – Solange Knowles 
• This week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be on the A-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the B-Schedule. 
• Please join us for another Virtual Coffee With the Principal on Monday at 6:00 pm to discuss the latest information regarding the possible Work Stoppage. 
• A Parent Workshop on How to Talk to your Child about Drugs and Alcohol will take place on Wednesday at 9:00 am in the Parent Center.  
• 8th grade students will take their panorama picture on Wednesday after lunch. 
• Friday is a Minimum Day and school will dismiss at 1:00 pm.   
• Friday is also the last day of Quarter 3 and the 10-week progress reporting period. Report cards will be distributed next week.  
• After school tutoring and homework help is at 3:15 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Saturday School will resume this Saturday, 8 am – 12:20 pm. 
• Have you signed your child up for Spring Acceleration Days yet? Please log into your parent portal or complete a paper application and return it to our Main Office before Friday. 
• The College Bound Program will meet every Thursday from 3:15 pm - 5:45 pm starting on Thursday, March 30. Students should return their application to Ms. Santos in the main office by Monday to be considered for the program.    
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.  

​Upcoming Events   

• March is Women’s History Month! 
• Mar 20 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm 
• Mar 20 - Virtual Coffee with Principal, 6:00pm 
• Mar 21 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Mar 22 - Parent Workshop: How to Talk about Drugs, 9:00 am 
• Mar 22 - 8th Grade Panoramic Picture 
• Mar 22 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm 
• Mar 23 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm 
• Mar 24 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal 
• Mar 24 - Last Day Spring Quarter 3 
• Mar 25 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm
• Mar 27 - First Day Spring Quarter 4 
• Mar 27 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm 
• Mar 28 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Mar 29 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm 
• Mar 29 - Emergency Drill 
• Mar 29 - Parent Workshop in Parent Center, 9:00am 
• Mar 30 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm 
• Mar 31 - Cesar E. Chavez Holiday – No School 
• Apr 3 - Acceleration Day 
• Apr 4 - Acceleration Day 
• Apr 3–7 - Spring Break – No School

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of March 13, 2023

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is LOYALTY: Faithfulness to another. All we ask is trust. All we have is us. Loyalty, loyalty, loyalty – Kendrick Lamar 
• Today is the beginning of Daylight-Saving Time, when we spring forward.  If you, or your smart device, have not done so already, be sure to move your clock ahead by 1 hour. 
• This week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be on the B-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the A-Schedule.
• Parents, please join us for Coffee with Principal Green on Monday at 9:00 am in the Parent Center.
• Tuesday is Happy Pi Day!  Pi is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter.  Did you know that the distance around the edge of a circle is a little more than three times the distance across the circle? Learn more by clicking here.
• A Parent Workshop on Why Youth Use Drugs will take place on Wednesday at 9:00 am in the Parent Center.  
• The 8th Grade Pin & Ribbon Ceremony will take place on Thursday at 6 pm in the Auditorium.   
• Saturday School will resume this Saturday at 8 am – 12:20 pm. 
• Reserve a seat for your child to attend Spring Acceleration Days by logging into your parent portal or completing a paper application and returning it to our Main Office before March 24, 2023. Click here to download the application. 
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.  

Upcoming Events  

• March is Women’s History Month! 
• Mar 12 - Day Light Saving Time Begins (spring forward) 
• Mar 13 - Coffee with Principal Green, 9 am, Parent Center 
• Mar 14 - Pi Day  
• Mar 14 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Mar 15 - Parent Workshop: Why Youth Use Drugs, 9:00 am  
• Mar 15 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Mar 16 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Mar 16 - 8th Grade Pin & Ribbon Ceremony, 6-7:30 pm 
• Mar 18 - Saturday School Spring Session 2 Begins, 8-12:20pm
• Mar 20 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Mar 21 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Mar 22 - Parent Workshop: How to Talk about Drugs, 9:00 am  
• Mar 22 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Mar 23 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Mar 24 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal  
• Mar 24 - Last Day Spring Quarter 3 
• Mar 25 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm  
• Mar 27 - First Day Spring Quarter 4  
• Mar 27 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Mar 28 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Mar 29 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Mar 29 - Emergency Drill  
• Mar 29 - Parent Workshop in Parent Center, 9:00am 
• Mar 30 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Mar 31 - Cesar E. Chavez Holiday – No School  
• Apr 3 - Acceleration Day 
• Apr 4 - Acceleration Day 
• Apr 3–7 - Spring Break – No School  

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies! 

Week of March 6, 2023

Hello Peary Family, 

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is INTEGRITY: Acting according to a sense of right and wrong. Integrity means doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. - C.S. Lewis  
• This week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be on the A-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the B-Schedule. . 
• Monday is Tie Day to symbolize professionalism, positivity, unity, and respect in support of anti-bullying and a drama-free school environment. Students and staff are encouraged to wear a tie or bow tie to support this effort. 
• Spring Acceleration Days are coming up soon in April.  All are welcome to join an Informational meeting for Acceleration Days on Tuesday at 5:30pm via zoom here or Thursday at 5:30pm via zoom here.
• A Parent Workshop on Suicide Prevention will take place on Wednesday at 9:00 am in the Parent Center.  This workshop will be presented in Spanish. 
• Shared Decision-Making Committee will meet on Thursday at 3:15 pm  
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.    

Upcoming Events  

• Happy Women’s History Month! 

• Mar 6 - Tie Day  

• Mar 6 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  

• Mar 7 - Taller para padres en el Centro de padres, 9:00 am  

• Mar 7 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 

• Apr 3 - Region South Informational Meeting on Acceleration Day, 5:30pm

• Apr 4 - Gardnea COS Informational Meeting on Acceleration Day, 5:30pm 

• Mar 8 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  

• Mar 9 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm 

• Mar 9 - Shared Decision-Making Committee, 3:15pm 

• Mar 12 - Day Light Saving Time Begins (spring forward) 

• Mar 13 - Social Emotional Learning  Day 

• Mar 14 - Pi Day

• Mar 15 - Parent Workshop: Why Youth Use Drugs, 9:00 am  

• Mar 16 - 8th Grade Pin & Ribbon Ceremony, 6-7:30 pm 

• Mar 18 - Saturday School Spring Session 2 Begins, 8-12:20pm  

• Mar 22 - Parent Workshop: How to Talk about Drugs, 9:00 am  

• Mar 24 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal  

• Mar 24 - Last Day Spring Quarter 3 

• Mar 25 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm  

• Mar 27 - First Day Spring Quarter 4  

• Mar 29 - Parent Workshop in Parent Center, 9:00am 

• Mar 31 - Cesar E. Chavez Holiday – No School

• Apr 3 - Acceleration Day 

• Apr 4 - Acceleration Day 

• Apr 3–7 - Spring Break – No School 

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies! 

UPDATED Week of February 27, 2023

Hello Peary Family,

Here is an update to This Week at Peary,

• Due to the rain, the 8th grade panorama picture has been postponed.  We will let everyone know once a new date has been confirmed.
• Peary’s Talent Show will now take place on Friday during lunch.
• A Parent Workshop on Substance Use Awareness will be held on Wednesday at 9:00 am in the Parent Center.
• An ELAC Meeting will also take place on Wednesday at 9:00 am in the parent center or via zoom. Click here to attend the ELAC meeting virtually.    
• Peary Teachers are eager to meet with you at our in-person Parent-Teacher Conference Event on Thursday between 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
• Friday is a Minimum Day and school will dismiss at 1:00 pm.  
• School Site Council Meeting has been moved to Friday at 3:45 pm via zoom.  Click here to join the SSC Meeting.
• There will be No Saturday School this week.  Saturday School will resume on March 18. 

Upcoming Events  

• February is Black History Month!  
• March is Women’s History Month!  
• Feb 27 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Feb 28 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Postponed (TBD) - 8th Grade Panoramic Picture
• Mar 1 - ELAC Meeting, 9:00am 
• Mar 1 - Parent Workshop: Substance Use Awareness, 9:00 am 
• Mar 1 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm 
• Mar 2 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm 
• Mar 2 - PLBAO/Parent Conferences; 5pm–7pm  
• Mar 3 - Peary's Got Talent! during lunch 
• Mar 3 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal  
• Mar 3 - School Site Council (SSC) Meeting, 3:45pm  
• Mar 6 - Tie Day  
• Mar 6 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Mar 7 - Taller para padres en el Centro de padres, 9:00 am  
• Mar 7 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Mar 8 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Mar 9 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm 
• Mar 9 - Shared Decision-Making Committee, 3:30pm 
• Mar 12 - Day Light Saving Time Begins (spring forward)
• Mar 16 - 8th Grade Pin & Ribbon Ceremony, 6-7:30 pm

Week of February 27, 2023

Hello Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is COMMITTMENT: The keeping of a promise or pledge. Hold on to your dreams of a better life and stay committed to striving to realize it. -Earl G. Graves, Sr. 
• This week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be on the B-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the A-Schedule. 
• Peary’s Talent Showcase will take place on Tuesday during lunch.
• 8th grade students will take their panoramic picture on Tuesday after lunch.
• School Site Council (SSC) will meet on Thursday at 3:30 pm via zoom.  Click here to join the SSC Meeting. 
• 5-week progress report cards were given to students last week and also mailed home.   
• Parent Conferences will take place on Thursday, March 2 between 5pm and 7pm.  Conferences will be for approximately 7 minutes and taken on a first come first served basis per teacher. 
• Friday is a Minimum Day and school will dismiss at 1:00 pm.
• Saturday Academy will continue this Saturday at 8:00 am.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.

Upcoming Events

• February is Black History Month!
• March is Women’s History Month!
• Feb 27 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Feb 28 - Peary's Got Talent! 
• Feb 28 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Feb 28 - 8th Grade Panoramic Picture
• Mar 1 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Mar 2 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Mar 2 - School Site Council (SSC) Meeting, 3:30pm
• Mar 2 - PLBAO/Parent Conferences; 5pm–7pm
• Mar 3 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• Mar 6 - Tie Day
• Mar 7 - Taller para padres en el Centro de padres, 9:00 am
• Mar 12 - Day Light Saving Time Begins (spring forward)
• Mar 16 - 8th Grade Pin & Ribbon Ceremony, 6-7:30 pm

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of February 20, 2023

Hello Peary Family, 

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is HONESTY: Truthfulness in words and actions. Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth. - Ghandi 
• This week Tuesday and Thursday will be on the B-Schedule. Wednesday and Friday will be on the A-Schedule. 
• 5 week progress report cards will be sent home with students on Tuesday.   
• After-School Tutoring and Homework Help will take place on Wednesday and Thursday at 3:15 pm.
• Peary Middle School and United Mental Health Promoters invite parents to a parent workshop topic on Suicide Prevention.  This parent workshop will take place in the parent center on Wednesday at 9:00am and will be presented in English.
• ELAC Meeting will be held on Wednesday at 9:00 am in-person at Peary Middle School.
• School Site Council will meet on Thursday at 3:45 pm via zoom.  Click here to join the SSC Meeting.
• Saturday Academy will continue this Saturday at 8:00 am.  
• All are invited to watch and cheer for Team Peary in Gardena's Martin Luther King Parade and Celebration on Saturday morning.  The Parade will begin at 10:00am.  
• 8th grade students, please save the date and get ready, next Tuesday February 28 all 8th grade students will pose for the panoramic picture.   
• Parents please save the date next Thursday, March 2 from 5 to 7pm for our Parent Conference event.   

​Upcoming Events  

• February is Black History Month!  
• Feb 20 - President’s Holiday – No School  
• Feb 21 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Feb 21 - Emergency Drill (postponed) 
• Feb 22 - Parent Workshop in Parent Center, 9:00am 
• Feb 22 - ELAC Meeting, 9:00am 
• Feb 22 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Feb 23 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Feb 23 - School Site Council (SSC) Meeting, 3:45pm 
• Feb 25 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm 
• Feb 25 - Gardena MLK Parade & Celebration, 10:00 am
• Feb 27 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Feb 28 - Peary's Got Talent!  
• Feb 28 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Feb 28 - 8th Grade Panoramic Picture 
• Mar 1 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm 
• Mar 2 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm 
• Mar 2 - School Site Council (SSC) Meeting, 3:30pm  
• Mar 2 - PLBAO/Parent Conferences; 5pm–7pm  
• Mar 3 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal 

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies! 

Hello Peary Family, here is an update to This Week at Peary

• Our Shared Decision-Making Committee has extended voting for all members. Please stop by the main office today, from 3:00 - 4:00pm or tomorrow, Friday, between 12 and 1:00 pm or between 3 and 4:00pm. 
• All parents and community members who wish to vote must show valid ID.
• Also, Friday is a minimum day and school will dismiss at 1:00 pm.
• Saturday Academy will continue on Saturday at 8 am.
• School will be closed on Monday, February 20 to observe President's Day.

We look forward to you casting your vote for our SDMC representatives today or tomorrow. 

Week of February 13, 2023

Hello Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is TRUSTWORTHINESS: Keeping your word; doing what is right for yourself and others. The most expensive thing in the world is trust. It can take years to earn,  and just a matter of seconds to lose. - Tupac Shakur
• This week Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be on the A-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the B-Schedule. 
• Voting for parent and community members to serve on Peary’s Shared Decision-Making Committee will take place in-person, Monday, February 13 through Wednesday, February 15 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Main Office. All parents and community members must bring a valid photo ID to cast your vote for the representatives on this committee. 
• School Wide Positive Behavior meeting will take place on Tuesday at 3:15pm. 
• After-School Tutoring and Homework Help will take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 3:15 pm.
• Friday is a Minimum Day and school will dismiss at 1:00 pm. 
• Make-up Picture Day will take place on Friday. Students who have not taken an ID photo are to wear White or Navy uniform shirt and will be summoned on Friday to take their photo.
• Saturday Academy will continue this Saturday at 8:00 am.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.

Upcoming Events

• February is Black History Month 
• Feb 13-17 Black History Month Spirit Week
• Feb 13 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm 
• Feb 13-15 - SDMC voting in Main Office, 8-4pm
• Feb 14 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Feb 14 - PBIS Committee Meeting, 3:15 pm 
• Feb 15 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Feb 16 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Feb 17 - Make-Up Picture Day 
• Feb 17 - Minimum Day; 1:00 pm
• Feb 18 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm 
• Feb 20 - President’s Holiday – No School  
• Feb 21 - Emergency Drill
• Feb 21 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Feb 22 - Parent Workshop in Parent Center, 9:00am 
• Feb 22 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Feb 23 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Feb 25 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm 
• Feb 25 - Gardena King Parade & Celebration, 10:00 am

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of February 6, 2023

Hello Peary Family, 

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is COOPERATION: Working together. Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. Helen Keller 
• This week Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be on the B-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the A-Schedule.
• Monday is Tie Day to symbolize professionalism, positivity, unity, and respect in support of anti-bullying and a drama-free school environment. Students and staff are encouraged to wear a tie or bow tie to support this effort.  
• After-school Tutoring and Homework Help will take place on Wednesday and Thursday at 3:15 pm. 
• Peary Middle School and United Mental Health Promoters invite Spanish speaking parents to a parent workshop topic Suicide Prevention.  This parent workshop will take place in the parent center on Tuesday at 9:00am and will be presented in Spanish. 
• Nominations are now open for the Shared Decision-Making Committee voting members. Click here to nominate yourself or anyone else for the five parent members, seven teacher members, one student member and one classified staff member open positions. Elections will be held during this Friday’s SDMC meeting at 3:30 via zoom. Click here or use the information below to log into the meeting on Friday. ZOOM Meeting ID: 669 852 7557. Passcode: sdmc 
• Saturday Academy will continue this Saturday at 8:00 am.  
• Has your child signed up for tutoring on Tutor.com?  Remember, it's free and always available when your child needs it. 
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.

Upcoming Events

• February is Black History Month
• Feb 6 - Tie Day
• Feb 6 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Feb 7 - Taller para padres en el Centro de padres, 9:00am
• Feb 7 - Dismissal, 1:20pm
• Feb 8 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Feb 9 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Feb 10 - Shared Decision-Making Committee, 3:30pm 
• Feb 11 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm
• Feb 13 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Feb 14 - Dismissal, 1:20pm
• Feb 14 - PBIS Committee Meeting, 3:15pm
• Feb 15 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Feb 16 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm 
• Feb 17 - Make-Up Picture Day
• Feb 17 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m.
• Feb 18 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm
• Feb 20 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm 
• Feb 21 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Feb 22 - Parent Workshop in Parent Center, 9:00am
• Feb 22 - Emergency Drill
• Feb 22 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm 
• Feb 23 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Feb 25 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm 
• Feb 25 - Gardena King Parade & Celebration, 10:00 am 

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of January 30, 2023

Hello Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is TOLERANCE: Respecting the differences of others. If civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships - the ability of all peoples, of all kinds, to live together, in the same world at peace. Franklin D. Roosevelt
• This week Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be on the A-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the B-Schedule.
• After-school Tutoring and Homework Help will take place on Wednesday and Thursday at 3:15 pm.
• Peary Middle School and United Mental Health Promoters invite Spanish speaking parents to a parent workshop topic Anxiety and Emotional Disorders in Children.  This parent workshop will take place in the parent center on Tuesday at 9:00am and will be presented in Spanish.
• Saturday Academy will continue this Saturday at 8:00 am.
• Los Angeles Team Mentoring, offers e-Works an online mentoring program to all Peary students. Contact Celia Trujillo at [email protected] for more information.
• All Peary students can get free, on-demand, 1-to-1 homework help or writing support through tutor.com. Log on to tutor.com and sign your child up today!
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.  

Upcoming Events  

• Jan 30 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Jan 31 - Taller para padres en el Centro de padres, 9:00 a.m.
• Jan 31 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Feb 1 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Feb 2 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Feb 4 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm  
• Feb 6 - Tie Day  
• Feb 6 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Feb 7 - Taller para padres en el Centro de padres, 9:00 a.m.  
• Feb 7 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Feb 8 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Feb 9 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Feb 11 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm  

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of January 22, 2023

Hello Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is COMMON SENSE - Thinking before acting; using good judgment. Do not go through life like a leaf blown from here to there believing whatever you are told. - Socrates
• This week Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be on the B-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the A-Schedule.
• After-school Tutoring and Homework Help will take place on Wednesday and Thursday at 3:15 pm.
• Peary Middle School and United Mental Health Promoters invite parents to a parent workshop topic Anxiety and Emotional Disorders in Children.  This parent workshop will take place in the parent center on Wednesday at 9:00am.
• Saturday Academy will start at 8:00 am on Saturday.
• Los Angeles Team Mentoring, offers e-Works an online mentoring program to all Peary students. Contact Celia Trujillo at [email protected] for more information.
• All Peary students can get free, on-demand, 1-to-1 homework help or writing support through TUTOR.COM. Log on here and sign your child up today!
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.

Upcoming Events

• Jan 23 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Jan 24 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Jan 25 - Parent Workshop in Parent Center, 9:00am
• Jan 25 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Jan 26 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Jan 28- Saturday School, 8-12:20pm
• Jan 30 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Jan 31 - Taller para padres en el Centro de padres, 9:00am
• Jan 31 - Dismissal, 1:20pm
• Feb 1 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Feb 2 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Feb 4 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of January 16, 2023

Hello Peary Family and Happy Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day!

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is JUSTICE: Being fair, right, and upholding what is right. Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. - Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr 
• This week, Tuesday and Thursday will be on the B-Schedule. Wednesday and Friday will be on the A-Schedule. 
• There is still time to enroll your child in After-school Tutoring and Homework Help, and/or Saturday Academy. After-school Tutoring and Homework Help will take place on Wednesday and Thursday at 3:15 pm. Saturday Academy will begin at 8:00 am on Saturday.  Applications are available in the main office. 
• LA Unified is planning the instructional calendars for future school years and we need to hear from you. A link to the LAUSD Instrcutuional Calendar Family Survey can be found at achieve.lausd.net or on the Peary website through Thursday, January 19.  
• Los Angeles Team Mentoring, offers e-Works an online mentoring program to all Peary students. Contact Celia Trujillo at [email protected] for more information.   
• All Peary students can get free, on-demand, 1-to-1 homework help or writing support through www.tutor.com. Log on to www.tutor.com and sign your child up today! 
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.  

Upcoming Events  

• Jan 16 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - No School 
• Jan 17 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Jan 18 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Jan 19 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Jan 21 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm 
• Jan 23 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Jan 24 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Jan 25 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Jan 26 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Jan 28- Saturday School, 8-12:20pm  
• Jan 30 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Jan 31 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies! 

Week of January 9, 2023

Hello Peary Family and Happy New Year!

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is FAIRNESS: Playing by the rules. Fairness doesn’t mean giving every child the same thing, it means giving every child what they need. – Rick Lavoie
• All students and staff should take a Rapid COVID Test before returning to school this week. Only positive test results need to be uploaded to the daily pass.
• This week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday will be on the A-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the B-Schedule.
• Monday is the start of a new semester and students’ classes may have changed.  Students will find their name and first period on the grade level posters on campus. Full schedules will be distributed in their 1st class.
• We will conduct a Fire Drill on Friday at 9:00am.
• We invite all to join us at Gardena's Martin Luther King Parade and Celebration on Saturday morning.  The Parade will begin at 10:00am. 
• Did your child complete assignments to improve their Fall 2022 grades? If so, please have your student complete the Grade Change Request Form. Completing this form will not guarantee a grade change. Teachers will evaluate student work submitted, based on the instructions and criteria given, and determine if a change in a student's grade is appropriate.
• After-school and Saturday academic support will begin soon. If you have not done so already, register your child for after-school and/or Saturday sessions. Applications are available in the Main Office.
• All Peary students can get free, on-demand, 1-to-1 homework help or writing support.  Log on to tutor.com and sign your child up today!
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.

Upcoming Events  

• Jan 9 - First Day of Spring Semester
• Jan 10 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Jan 13 - Emergency Fire Drill, 9:00 am  
• Jan 14 - Gardena King Parade & Celebration, 10:00 am

• Jan 16 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - No School
• Jan 17 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies! 

Week of December 12, 2022

Hello Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is PATIENCE: The ability to wait calmly. Our patience will achieve more than our force. - Edmond Burke
• This week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday will be on the B-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the A-Schedule.
• Students who signed up for Acceleration Days will receive confirmation letters on Monday.  
• ELAC will meet on Wednesday at 9:00 am via Zoom.
• We invite everyone to attend Peary Band's Winter Concert on Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 pm in the Auditorium.
• After-school tutoring sessions are on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 3:15.
• On Friday school will dismiss at 1:00 pm
• All students can get free, on-demand, 1-to-1 homework help or writing support through tutor.com. Log on to tutor.com and sign your child up today!
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.
• Thank you for listening. Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Upcoming Events 

• Dec 12 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Dec 13 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  
• Dec 14 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Dec 14 - ELAC Meeting, 9:00am 
• Dec 14 - Peary Band’s Winter Concert, 5:30pm, AUD 
• Dec 15 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Dec 16 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. 
• Dec 16 - Last Day Fall Quarter 2  
• Dec 19 - 20 - Acceleration Days  
• Dec 19 - Jan. 6 – Winter Break – No School

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies! 

Week of December 5, 2022

Hello Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is COURTESY: Showing consideration for others. Be kind. Be courteous. Love others and be happy. It is that simple - Daniel Morris
• This week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday will be on the A-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the B-Schedule.
• Monday is Tie Day to symbolize professionalism, positivity, unity, and respect in support of anti-bullying and a drama-free school environment. Students and staff are encouraged to wear a tie or bow tie to support this effort.
• School Site Council will meet on Thursday at 4:00 pm via Zoom.
• Peary’s Virtual Town Hall meeting will take place on Thursday at 5:30 pm.
• After-school tutoring sessions are on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 3:15pm.
• Saturday School will take place on Saturday at 8:00 am.
• There is still time to reserve a spot for your child in our Acceleration School Days on December 19 and 20 if you have not done so already. Click here to enroll your child in our Acceleration Day program
• Parents, have you completed your School Experience Survey? This survey gives the school information on how we are doing, what needs to be changed, and how we can improve. Please take a few minutes to complete your School Experience Survey.
• All Peary students can get free, on-demand, 1-to-1 homework help or writing support through tutor.com. Log on to tutor.com and sign your child up today!
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.

Upcoming Events

• Dec 5 - Tie Day
• Dec 5 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Dec 6 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Dec 7 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Dec 8 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Dec 8 - School Site Council Meeting, 4:00 pm
• Dec 8 - Townhall meeting, 5:30pm
• Dec 9 - School Experience Survey Deadline
• Dec 10 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm 
• Dec 12 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm  
• Dec 13 - Dismissal, 1:20pm
• Dec 14 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Dec 14 - ELAC Meeting, 9:00am
• Dec 15 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Dec 16 - Minimum Day; 1:00pm
• Dec 16 - Last Day Fall Quarter 2
• Dec 19 - Jan. 6 – Winter Break – No School
• Dec 19 - 20 - Acceleration Days

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

TOWNHALL MEETING POSTPONED until Thursday, December 8that 5:30 pm

Hello Peary Family,     

The Townhall meeting scheduled for today has been moved to next Thursday, December 8th at 5:30pm.   

Thank you for your understanding. 

There is still time to reserve a spot for your child in our Acceleration School Days on December 19 and 20 if you have not done so already.  Please click here or complete a paper application located in the main office to enroll your child. 

Finally, have you completed your School Experience Survey yet? This survey gives the school information on how we are doing, what needs to be changed, and how we can improve. Please take a few minutes to complete your School Experience Survey. 

We look forward to your participation in our Townhall meeting next Thursday, December 8th at 5:30 pm.

Week of November 28, 2022

Hello Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is APPRECIATION - The recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something. Being told you are appreciated is one of the simplest and most uplifting things you can hear.
• We look forward to seeing everyone back at school tomorrow, November 28, at 7:50am.
• Please take a Rapid COVID Test before returning to school this week. Only positive test results need to be uploaded to the daily pass.
• This week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday will be on the A-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the B-Schedule.
• We will conduct a Shelter-In-Place emergency drill on Wednesday at 8:30am.
• On Thursday, Peary will host a town hall meeting at 5:30pm.
• After-school tutoring will take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 3:15pm.
• Saturday School will resume this Saturday at 8:00am.
• Parents, have you completed your School Experience Survey? This survey gives the school information on how we are doing, what needs to be changed, and how we can improve. Please take a few minutes to complete your School Experience Survey.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.
• Thank you for listening. Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Upcoming Events

• Nov 28 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Nov 29 - Dismissal, 1:20pm
• Nov 30 - Emergency Drill, 8:30am
• Nov 30 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Dec 1 - Townhall meeting, 5:30pm
• Dec 1 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Dec 3 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm
• Dec 5 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Dec 6 - Dismissal, 1:20pm
• Dec 7 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Dec 8 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Dec 10 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm
• Dec 12 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Dec 13 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Dec 14 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Dec 15 - After-School Intervention, 3:15pm
• Dec 16 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m.
• Dec 16 - Last Day Fall Quarter 2
• Dec 19 - Jan. 6 – Winter Break – No School
• Dec 19 - 20 - Acceleration Days

Remember to Be Safe, Be Respectful, and Be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of November 14, 2022

Hello Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is RESILIENCY: Recovering from or adjusting easily to misfortune or change. Life is not about how fast you run, or how high you climb, it's about how well you bounce back.
• This week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday will be on the B-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the A-Schedule.  
• On Wednesday, Peary will host a Parent Meeting to review Culmination, A-G requirements, and various resources available to support student success. Click here to attend the 8th grade A-G Meeting.
• Friday is the last day to submit an on-time Magnet Choices application.  Also, on Friday, school will dismiss at 1:00 pm.
• Parents, have you completed your School Experience Survey? This survey gives the school information on how we are doing, what needs to be changed, and how we can improve. Please take a few minutes to complete your School Experience Survey.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.

Upcoming Events

• Native American Heritage Awareness Month
• Nov 15 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Nov 16 - A-G Workshop (Zoom), 5-6:30 pm
• Nov 18 - LAUSD Choices Magnet Application Due  
• Nov 18 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• Nov 21 - 26 - Thanksgiving Break – No School  
• Nov 29 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Nov 30 - Emergency Drill, 8:30 am
• Dec 3 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm
• Dec 6 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  
• Dec 10 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm  
• Dec 13 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  
• Dec 16 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m.
• Dec 16 - Last Day Fall Quarter 2  
• Dec 19 - Jan. 6 – Winter Break – No School
• Dec 19 - 20 - Acceleration Days

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of November 6, 2022

Hello Peary Family,  

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is PROBLEM SOLVING: Creating solutions and finding answers. When solving problems, dig at the roots instead of just hacking at the leaves. - Anthony J. D’Angelo 

• Today was the last day of Daylight-Saving Time. If you, or your smart device, have not done so already, please set your clocks back one hour. 

• This week, Monday and Wednesday will be on the A-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the B-Schedule.  

• The English Language Advisory Council (ELAC) will have a Zoom meeting on Wednesday at 9am. 

• School Wide Positive Behavior (SWPBIS) Committee will meet at Peary in-person on Wednesday at 3:10pm.  

• A School Site Council (SSC) virtual meeting will be held on Thursday at 4pm.  

• School will be closed on Friday in honor of Veteran’s Day.  

• Parents, have you completed the School Experience Survey for Peary Middle School? This survey gives the school information on how we are doing, what needs to be changed, and how we can improve. Please take a few minutes to complete your School Experience Survey. 

• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.  

Upcoming Events 

• Native American Heritage Awareness Month 

• Nov 5 - Saturday School, 8-12:20pm 

• Nov 6 - End of Daylight-Saving Time (Fall back 1 hour) 

• Nov 8 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 

• Nov 9 - English Language Advisory (ELAC) meeting via Zoom, 9am 

• Nov 9 - Positive Behavior Committee (SWPBIS) In-person, 3:10pm 

• Nov 10 - School Site Council (SSC) Meeting via Zoom, 4pm 

• Nov 11 - Veteran’s Day – No School 

• Nov 15 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 

• Nov 16 - A-G Workshop (Zoom), 5-6:30 pm 

• Nov 18 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal  

• Nov 21 - 26 - Thanksgiving Break – No School  

• Nov 29 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 

• Nov 30 - Emergency Drill, 8:30 am 

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of October 31, 2022

Hello Peary Family,    

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is EFFORT: Doing your best in an endeavor. Continuous effort, not strength or intelligence, is the key to unlocking our potential. -Winston Churchill   
• This week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday will be on the B-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the A-Schedule.  
• Monday will be our 50th Day of school celebration.  Students are welcome to wear costumes but must adhere to the costume guidelines shared with students on Friday. They are also posted on the Peary Website.  
• Please join our Virtual High School Information event on Thursday at 6 pm. Click here or use the Zoom ID#862 2050 3729 to Join High School Night. You will be able to connect with representatives from many high schools to learn about their club and sports programs, academic opportunities and how to apply to their schools.  
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens. 

Upcoming Events

• Oct 31 - 50th day of School Celebration
• Nov 1 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Nov 3 - Virtual High School Night, 6-7:30pm
• Nov 6 - Daylight Savings Time ends (Fall back)
• Nov 8 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Nov 11 - Veteran’s Day – No School
• Nov 15 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Nov 18 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• Nov 21 - 26 - Thanksgiving Break – No School
• Nov 29 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Nov 30 - Emergency Drill, 8:30 am

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of October 24, 2022

Hello Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is PERSEVERANCE: The ability to persist, or continue striving, to the end. Success lies in the finishing, not the dreaming or the starting
• This week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday will be on the A-Schedule.  Tuesday and Thursday will be on the B-Schedule.
• Parent Conferences will take place on Thursday, October 27 between 5pm and 7pm.  Conferences will be for approximately 7 minutes and taken on a first come first served basis per teacher.
• Friday is a Minimum Day and school will dismiss at 1:00 pm.
• Please note that the LAUSD 2022-23 calendar has been changed. December 7, March 15 and April 19 are now required school days and the school year will now end on June 9, 2023. For more information on Acceleration Days or the instructional calendar, please visit the LAUSD website.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.

Upcoming Events 

• Oct 25 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Oct 27 - PLBAO/Parent Conferences; 5pm–7pm
• Oct 28 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• Nov 1 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Nov 8 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies! 

Week of October 17, 2022

Hello Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is SELF-DISCIPLINE: The ability to choose and control one's own actions. Once a task has begun, never quit until it's done. Be the labor great or small, do it well and do it all.  
• This week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday will be on the B-Schedule.  Tuesday and Thursday will be on the A-Schedule.
• Quarter 2 classes will begin this week and report cards will be mailed home.
• Please note that the LAUSD 2022-23 academic calendar has been changed. Wednesday, October 19 is now a required regular school day for students and school personnel. December 7, March 15 and April 19 are also now, required school days. The school year for students will now end on June 9, 2023. Please visit achieve.lausd.net/calendar for more information.
• Peary Middle School will participate in an earthquake drill on Thursday, October 20, during 2nd period. This drill, called The Great California Shake-Out, involves almost every school in California as well as businesses, organizations and families. This is an opportunity for Peary to practice what we should do during and after an earthquake. Please note that throughout the duration of the drill, parents will not be able to pick up or drop off students.
• Parents can also participate in the Shake-Out by discussing earthquake preparedness and planning your own drill with your family. More information is available at www.ShakeOut.org.
• Lastly, please save the date October 27 from 5pm to 7 pm for our Parent Conference event.  
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.

Upcoming Events

• Oct 17 - First Day Fall Quarter 2
• Oct 18 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Oct 19 - Now a Regular School Day!
• Oct 20 - Great Shakeout Drill, 10:15 am
• Oct 25 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Oct 27 - PLBAO/Parent Conferences; 5pm–7pm
• Oct 28 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of October 10, 2022

Hello Peary Family,    

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is RESPONSIBILITY: Taking credit, or criticism, for your own actions. I believe that every single one of us, celebrity or not, has a responsibility to get involved in trying to make a difference in the world. – Shakira
• Last week, your child received the progress report that represented their school performance from August 15 through September 16.  This report was delayed due to the recent LAUSD data breach. Their next report card will be mailed home next week and will represent your child’s school performance from September 16 through October 14.  
• This week, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday will be on the A-Schedule.  Tuesday and Thursday will be on the B-Schedule. 
• English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) Meeting will be held on Wednesday at 9:00 am via Zoom.
• School Site Council (SSC) will have a virtual meeting on Thursday at 4:00pm. 
• Visit the council page on this Peary Website to access the agenda and the Zoom links to join these meeting. click here
• On Friday, school will dismiss at 1:00 pm.
• Friday is also the last day of our first quarter. Quarter 2 classes will begin the following week and report cards will be mailed home.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens. 
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website or call (310) 225-4200. Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Upcoming Events

• Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
• Oct 11 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Oct 12 - ELAC Meeting via Zoom, 9am
• Oct 13 - School Site Council Mtg via Zoom, 4pm
• Oct 14 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• Oct 14 - Last Day Fall Quarter 1
• Oct 17 - First Day Fall Quarter 2
• Oct 18 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Oct 19 - Acceleration Day
• Oct 20 - Great Shakeout Drill, 10:15 am 
• Oct 25 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Oct 27 - PLBAO/Parent Conferences; 5pm–7pm
• Oct 28 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of October 2, 2022

Hello Peary Family,    

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is FRIENDSHIP - Caring for and trusting one another. If friendship is a treasure, thank you for being part of my fortune.
• This week, Monday and Thursday will be on the A-Schedule.  Tuesday and Friday will be on the B-Schedule.
• Monday is Tie Day to symbolize professionalism, positivity, unity, and respect in support of anti-bullying and a drama-free school environment. Students and staff are encouraged to wear a tie or bow tie to support this effort.
• Wednesday is an Unassigned Day and School will be closed.  
• Peary's school uniform is a blue, black, or white collared polo style shirt with navy or black pants. Dark jeans are also acceptable. Please the uniform and dress code policy on the Peary website.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website or call (310) 225-4200. Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Upcoming Events

• Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
• Oct 3 - Tie Day
• Oct 4 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Oct 5 - Unassigned Day – NO SCHOOL
• Oct 11 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Oct 14 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• Oct 14 - Last Day Fall Quarter 1
• Oct 17 - First Day Fall Quarter 2
• Oct 18 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Oct 19 - Acceleration Day
• Oct 20 - Great Shakeout Drill, 10:15 am
• Oct 25 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Oct 27 - PLBAO/Parent Conferences; 5pm–7pm
• Oct 28 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of September 26, 2022

Hello Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is CHARACTER: the group of qualities that make a person, group, or thing different from others.  We can choose to be a character in a story written by someone else or we can choose to be the author of our own story. -Ruby Garcia
• This week, Tuesday and Thursday will be on the A-Schedule.  Wednesday and Friday will be on the B-Schedule.
• Every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.
• English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) Orientation and Elections Meeting will be held on Tuesday at 3:45pm via Zoom.
• On Wednesday we will conduct a Lock Down Emergency Drill during period 4.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.  
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website or call (310) 225-4200. Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
• Thank you for listening. Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

• Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
• Sep 26 - Unassigned Day – NO SCHOOL   
• Sep 27 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 27 - ELAC Meeting, 3:45pm
• Sep 28 - Emergency Drill – Lock Down, 2 pm
• Oct 4 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Oct 5 - Unassigned Day – NO SCHOOL
• Oct 11 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Oct 14 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• Oct 14 - Last Day Fall Quarter 1
• Oct 17 - First Day Fall Quarter 2
• Oct 18 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Oct 19 - Acceleration Day
• Oct 20 - Great Shakeout Drill, 10:15 am 
• Oct 25 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Oct 27 - PLBAO/Parent Conferences; 5pm–7pm
• Oct 28 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of September 19, 2022

Hello Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is OPTIMISM: To anticipate the best possible outcome. Always believe that the impossible is always possible. ~Selena Quintanilla
• This week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be on the A-Schedule.  Tuesday and Thursday will be on the B-Schedule. Click here to download Peary Bell Schedule.
• Every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.
• All are welcome to attend our Annual Title 1 Meeting on Tuesday at 4:00pm. Click here to join this meeting. 
• Picture Day will take place on Wednesday. Students are to wear White or Navy uniform shirt for their ID photo next week.
• School Site Council (SSC) will have a virtual meeting on Thursday at 4:00pm. Click here to join this meeting.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website or call (310) 225-4200. Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Upcoming Events 

• Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month 
• Sep 20 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Sep 20 - Annual Title 1 Meeting, 4pm 
• Sep 21 - Picture Day 
• Sep 22 - School Site Council Mtg, 4pm 
• Sep 23 - Progress Reports distributed to students  
• Sep 26 - Unassigned Day – NO SCHOOL  
• Sep 27 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Sep 27 - English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC), 3:45pm

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of September 12, 2022

Hello Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is HUMANITARIANISM: Helping other humans. Everything good that’s ever happened to me came out of helping others. ~ Danny Trejo
• This week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be on the A-Schedule.  Tuesday and Thursday will be on the B-Schedule. Click here to download Peary Bell Schedule.
• Monday is Tie Day to symbolize professionalism, positivity, unity, and respect in support of anti-bullying and a drama-free school environment. Students and staff are encouraged to wear a tie or bow tie to support this effort.
• Every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.
• The School Site Council (SSC) is a caring group of parents, students, staff, and teachers who are dedicated to improving the educational program at Peary Middle School. We encourage everyone to join our Virtual SSC Orientation and Elections meeting on Thursday at 4:00pm. Click here to join this meeting is on the Peary website.
• Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month will begin on Thursday (September 15 – October 15), honoring the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired others to achieve success.
• Picture Day has been rescheduled to next week on September 21 and we apologize for the inconvenience this change may have caused. Students are to wear White or Navy uniform shirt for their ID photo next week.
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website or call (310) 225-4200. Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.

Upcoming Events

• Sep 12 - Tie Day
• Sep 13 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 15 - School Site Council Orientation/Elections, 4pm
• Sep 15 - Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month begins
• Sep 20 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 20 - Annual Title 1 Meeting, 4pm
• Sep 21 - Picture Day
• Sep 21 - Progress Reports distributed to students  
• Sep 22 - School Site Council Mtg, 4pm
• Sep 26 - Unassigned Day – NO SCHOOL    
• Sep 27 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of September 6, 2022

Hello Peary Family,

• Thank you to all families, students and staff who participated in our Back-to-School event last week.  Please do not hesitate to contact our office should you have any questions.  
• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is GENEROSITY: Freely giving of time or resources. We only have what we give. – Isabel Allende
• This week, Tuesday and Thursday will be on the A-Schedule. Wednesday and Friday will be on the B-Schedule. Click here to download Peary Bell Schedule.
• School will resume on Tuesday, September 6 at 7:50 am.
• On Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm
• Thursday, September 8 is Picture Day. Students are to wear a dark blue or white uniform shirt for their photo on picture day.
• The local district will distribute devices to families on Thursday September 8, 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Please register and request a device for your child at device.lausd.net to be included in this event.
• Please note that student’s schedules, teachers and classes may change due to overall student enrollment during the first few weeks of school.

Upcoming Events

• Sep 5 - Labor Day – NO SCHOOL
• Sep 6 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 8 - Picture Day
• Sep 12 - Tie Day
• Sep 13 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 20 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 26 - Unassigned Day – NO SCHOOL
• Sep 27 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of August 29, 2022 - Update

Hello Peary Family,

• Thursday is Peary’s Back-To-School Night.  At 4:00 pm, there will be a GATE parent meeting in Stephan Hall, followed by an 8th grade meeting at 4:30 pm.
• The Back-To-School event will take place from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.  Students and  families will have the opportunity to visit their child’s teachers and learn more about the educational program at Peary Middle School. Masks are not required, but highly recommended while inside buildings and classrooms.
• Also remember that school will be closed on Friday and Monday in observance of Admissions and Labor Day.
• School will resume on Tuesday, September 6 at 7:50 am.
• Lastly, Picture day is next week on September 8th.  Students are to wear a dark blue or white uniform shirt for their photo on picture day.  
• We look forward to seeing you tomorrow evening at Back-To-School Night.

Upcoming Events

• Aug 30 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 1 - GATE parent meeting, 4pm
• Sep 1 - 8th Grade Parent Meeting, 4:30pm
• Sep 1 - Back to School Night; 5pm–7pm
• Sep 2 - Admissions Day – NO SCHOOL
• Sep 5 - Labor Day – NO SCHOOL
• Sep 6 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 8 - Picture Day
• Sep 13 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 20 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 26 - Unassigned Day – NO SCHOOL
• Sep 27 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of September 29, 2022

Hello Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week is COMPASSION: The ability to share another's feelings or ideas. To make a difference in someone’s life, you don’t have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful or perfect. You just have to care. – Mandy Hale
• This week, Monday and Wednesday will be on the A-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the B-Schedule. Click here to download Peary Bell Schedule.
• School will dismiss at 1:20 pm on Tuesday.
• Thursday is Peary’s Back to School Night from 5 – 7 pm! Parents and families will have the opportunity to meet their child’s teachers and learn more about the educational program at Peary Middle School.  At this time, masks will not be required, but highly recommended.
• A GATE parent meeting will take place on Thursday at 4:15 pm.
• School will be closed on Friday in observance of Admissions Day.
• Peary's dress code is blue, black, or white collared polo style shirt with navy or black pants. Dark jeans are also acceptable. Please review the dress code on the Peary website.
• Please note that student’s schedules, teachers and classes may change due to overall student enrollment during the first few weeks of school.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.

Upcoming Events

• Aug 30 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 1 - GATE parent meeting, 4:15pm  
• Sep 1 - Back to School Night; 5pm–7pm
• Sep 2 - Admissions Day – NO SCHOOL
• Sep 5 - Labor Day – NO SCHOOL
• Sep 6 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 13 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 20 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 26 - Unassigned Day – NO SCHOOL
• Sep 27 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of August 22, 2022

Hello Peary Family, 

• Our Word of the Week is CARING: Sharing, valuing, and caring about each other's feelings. Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. - Mother Teresa 
• Please ensure that your child takes their Week 2 Rapid COVID Test before returning to school this week. Only positive test results need to be uploaded to the daily pass. 
• This week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be on the B-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the A-Schedule. Click here to download Peary Bell Schedule. 
• School will dismiss at 1:20 pm every Tuesday. 
• On Wednesday we will conduct an Emergency Drill during period two.  
• Please note that student’s schedules, teachers and classes may change due to overall student enrollment during the first few weeks of school.  
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens 

Upcoming Events

• Aug 23 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Aug 24 - Emergency Drill, 10:50 am 
• Aug 30 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Sep 1 - GATE parent meeting, 4:15pm  
• Sep 1 - Back to School Night; 5pm–7pm 
• Sep 2 - Admissions Day – No School 
• Sep 5 - Labor Day – No School 
• Sep 6 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Sep 13 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Sep 20 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Sep 26 - Unassigned Day – No School 
• Sep 27 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies! 

Week of August 15, 2022

Hello Peary Family,

• We hope you enjoyed your summer and are ready to start school tomorrow, Monday, August 15.
• Our Word of the Week is KINDNESS: A kind act; an act of good will. Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness. - Senecca
• If you have not done so already, be sure each student and staff has taken a baseline Rapid COVID Test. Only a positive result should be uploaded to the daily pass.
• Students may enter campus starting at 7:30 am using the gate on 162nd street near the gym or on Gardena Boulevard between A & B buildings. Students may exit either of these gates. Please coordinate pick up and drop off locations with your child.  
• Due to safety precautions, parents will not be allowed to enter campus unless to conduct business in the Main, Attendance, or Counseling office.
• Once students enter the campus, they should find their name and first period class on the grade level posters.  
• If you have not done so, please request a device for your child at device.lausd.net
• Peary's dress code is blue, black, or white collared polo style shirt with navy or black pants. Dark jeans are also acceptable. Please review the dress code on the Peary website.
• This week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday will be on the A-Schedule. Tuesday and Thursday will be on the B-Schedule. Click here to download Peary Bell Schedule.
• Monday is a regular bell schedule and school will dismiss at 3:00 pm.
• School will dismiss at 1:20 pm on every Tuesday.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.

Upcoming Events

• Aug 15 – First Day Fall Quarter 1
• Aug 16 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Aug 23 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Aug 30 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 1 – Back to School Night; 5pm–7pm
• Sep 2 – Admissions Day – No School
• Sep 5 – Labor Day – No School
• Sep 6 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 13 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 20 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 26 – Unassigned Day – No School
• Sep 27 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of August 1, 2022

Hello Peary Family,

We hope you are enjoying the rest of your summer break! Please join us at Peary Middle School on Thursday, August 4, 2022 during the following times:

Peary Middle School Fall 2022 Orientation

Thursday, August 4, 2022

7th Grade - 10:00 am

8th Grade - 11:30 am

6th Grade - 1:00 pm

To facilitate the process you can complete the following ahead of time:

• Parent Portal Registration: click here

• Order a replacement device for your child here

• Annual Title 1 Meal application: click here

• Be sure to share the documents below with the Attendance Office.

*Also, parents of incoming 7th grade students, please be aware that your child must have their current T-DAP vaccination.

Looking Ahead

• Aug 4 - Fall 2022 Orientation Event

• Aug 12 - Pupil Free Day

• Aug 15 - First Day of School

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of June 6, 2022

Hello Peary Family!

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is FRIENDSHIP: Caring for and trusting one another. Good friends are like stars; you don’t always see them, but you know they are there.
• Monday is Tie Day! Students and staff are encouraged to wear a tie or bow tie to support this effort.
• 7th grade students should bring their outstanding textbooks on Monday.
• 6th grade students should bring their outstanding textbooks on Wednesday.
• 8th grade Certificate, Gown and Culmination Ticket distribution will be held on Wednesday during period 4. Parents may pick up their child's gown and culmination tickets with ID on Wednesday between 3 and 5 pm.
• Monday and Wednesday are regular school days this week with dismissal at 3:00 pm.
• On Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.  
• 8th Grade Culmination is on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 9 am.
• On Thursday and Friday, school will dismiss at 1:00 pm.
• Friday is the last day of the 2021-2022 school year. Final Report Cards will be mailed home.  
• For students who will attend Summer School, we will see you on June 22.  We wish everyone a great summer and look forward to your return to school in August!
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens

Upcoming Events  

• Jun 6 -Tie Day  
• Jun 6 - 7th Grade Textbook return, 1st period  
• Jun 7 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  
• Jun 7 - Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (English Session)
• Jun 8 - 6th Grade Textbook return, 1st period  
• Jun 8 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30pm  
• Jun 8 - After school STEM Program, 3:15pm
• Jun 8 - Culmination Gown and Ticket Distribution, 3-5pm
• Jun 9 - 8th Grade Culmination, 9:00 am
• Jun 9 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m.
• Jun 10 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal & Last Day of Instruction   

Looking Ahead

• Jun 22 - Summer School Begins
• Jul 4 - Holiday - NO SCHOOL
• Jul 22 - Last Day of Summer School
• Aug 15 - First Day of 2022-2023 School Year

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of May 30, 2022

Hello Peary Family and Happy Memorial Day!

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is KINDNESS - A kind act; an act of good will. Wherever there is a human being, there is an opportunity for kindness. - Senecca
• Thank you, staff, students, and families, for your cooperation and participation during our state testing sessions during the last few weeks. Students who were not able to complete their testing will be summoned during the school day for a make-up session.
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.
• This week’s Virtual Mental Health Parent Workshop will be presented in English on Tuesday and in Spanish on Wednesday. Click here to view the complete list of Virtual Mental Health Parent Workshops.
• 8th grade students are scheduled to return textbooks on Thursday and devices on Friday of this week.
• There are still a few spots left in the Summer School program. Applications are available in our main office.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using the staff directory or call (310) 225-4200. Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
• Thank you for listening. Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Upcoming Events  

• May 30 - Memorial Day – NO SCHOOL
• May 31 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  
• May 31 - Virtual Student Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (English Session)
• Jun 1 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30pm  
• Jun 1 - Virtual Student Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (Spanish Session)
• Jun 1 - After school STEM Program, 3:15pm  
• Jun 1 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm
• Jun 2 - College Bound Program, 3:15pm  
• Jun 2 - 8th Grade Textbook return, 1st period
• Jun 2 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm  
• Jun 3 - 8th Grade Device return, 4th period
• Jun 6 -Tie Day
• Jun 6 - 7th Grade Textbook return, 1st period  
• Jun 7 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  
• Jun 7 - 6th Grade Textbook return, 1st period  
• Jun 7 - Virtual Student Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (English Session)
• Jun 8 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30pm  
• Jun 8 - After school STEM Program, 3:15pm  
• Jun 9 - 8th Grade Culmination, 9:00 am
• Jun 9 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m.
• Jun 9 - College Bound Program, 3:15pm
• Jun 10 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal & Last Day of Instruction

Looking Ahead

• Jun 22 - First Day of Summer School
• Jul 4 - Holiday - NO SCHOOL
• Jul 22 - Last Day of Summer School
• Aug 15 - First Day of Fall Semester

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of May 23, 2022

Hello Peary Family!

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is OPTIMISM - To anticipate the best possible outcome. You have to look to the future with optimism instead of negative ideas. Take the good and the bad and face it head on. Goldie Hawn
• This is our last week of SBAC Testing.  Each day this week, from 8:00 am until 9:45 am, students will be able to complete their math assessment.  Please have your child at school before 8:00 so that all students can experience a positive testing environment. Students who miss the testing session will participate in make-up testing on Fridays or during the first week of June. Students are encouraged to get a good night's sleep, eat something for breakfast, have a fully charged device, and arrive before 8:00 AM to ensure they can give their absolute best effort!
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.  
• All are invited to join the Gardena Community of Schools Townhall Meeting on Tuesday at 5:30 pm using the Zoom ID: 830 1206 3660.
• This week’s Virtual Mental Health Parent Workshop will be presented in English on Tuesday and in Spanish on Wednesday. Click here to view the complete list of Virtual Mental Health Parent Workshops.
• On campus COVID Testing will take place on Wednesday this week.
• Please join us in-person on Thursday, 4 pm – 6 pm, for our Open House Family Fun Night.  There will be games, activities, and prizes for everyone. There will be an 8th grade presentation on Thursday at 6:00 pm where you can get answers to your questions regarding culmination, class dues and A – G requirements.  
• Friday is Minimum Day and school will dismiss at 1:00 pm
• Please register your child for Peary Summer School before Thursday at 6 pm. Beginning Friday, all new Peary Summer School applications will be placed on a waiting list. You may register on the parent portal app or print and complete the attached application. Summer School applications are also available at our main entrance.  
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.

Upcoming Events  

• May 23–27 - SBAC Testing (Math), 8:00 am  
• May 24 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  
• May 24 - Virtual Student Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (English Session)
• May 24 - Gardena COS Town Hall Meeting, 5:30 pm
• May 25 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30pm  
• May 25 - Virtual Student Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (Spanish Session)
• May 25 - After school STEM Program, 3:15pm  
• May 25 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm
• May 26 - College Bound Program, 3:15pm  
• May 26 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm  
• May 26 - Open House/Family Night; 4pm–6pm
• May 26 - 8th Grade Meeting, 6pm
• May 27 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal  

Looking Ahead

• May 30 - Memorial Day – No School
• Jun 9 - Culmination Ceremony, 9:00 am
• Jun 9 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• Jun 10 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal & Last Day of Instruction

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of May 16, 2022

Hello Peary Family!

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is HUMANITARIANISM: Helping other humans. As small as it may seem, a good deed is always worth doing. - Spark Matsunaga
• SBAC testing in English and Language Arts will take place this week.  All students will be testing from 8:00-9:45 am.  Students are encouraged to get a good night's sleep, eat breakfast, and arrive at their class on time to ensure their success.  
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.  
• This week’s Virtual Mental Health Parent Workshop will be presented in English on Tuesday and in Spanish on Wednesday. Click here to view the complete list of Virtual Mental Health Parent Workshops.
• All are welcome to join the Garden Club for the Garden Clean up and Peace Plaque Dedication Ceremony on Saturday from 8:30 to 12:30 pm.
• The last Parent University Workshop will be presented Saturday on Helping Your Child Become More Responsible.  In Spanish on Saturday at 9 am and in English at 10 am.  Click here to view the complete list of Parent University Workshops.
• 8th grade students can purchase their senior packages at the Student Store. Review the culmination page on the Peary website for more information.  
• The 2022 Peary Yearbook is only $30 and you can be reserve a copy for your child today at the student store or online at www.yearbookforever.com.
• Parents, please remind your student that Cell phones, ear buds, and other devices are to be kept away and out of sight, at all times, during the school day. 

Upcoming Events  

• May 16–20 - SBAC Testing (ELA), 8:00 am
• May 17 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  
• May 17 - Virtual Student Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (English Session)
• May 18 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30pm  
• May 18 - Virtual Student Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (Spanish Session)
• May 18 - After school STEM Program, 3:15pm  
• May 18 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm
• May 19 - College Bound Program, 3:15pm  
• May 19 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm  
• May 21- Saturday Tutoring Intervention, 8-12:20pm
• May 21 - Garden Clean-Up and Peace Plaque Dedication, 8:30 am-12:30pm
• May 21 - Parent University Workshop (Spanish), 9:00 am
• May 21 - Parent University Workshop (English), 10:00 am

• May 23–27 - SBAC Testing (Math), 8:00 am 
• May 26 - Open House/Family Night, 4-6pm
• May 27 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• May 30 - Memorial Day – No School
• Jun 9 - Culmination Ceremony, 9:00 am
• Jun 10 - Last Day of Instruction

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of May 9, 2022

Happy Mother’s Day Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is GENEROSITY: Freely giving of time or resources. Giving is a rich way of living.
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.  
• This week’s Virtual Mental Health Parent Workshop will be presented in English on Tuesday and in Spanish on Wednesday.
• There will be two Parent University Workshops presented this week.  Resilience will be presented in English on Wednesday at 6 pm and presented in Spanish on Friday at 10 am. Let’s Talk! will be presented on Saturday at 9:00 in Spanish and at 11:00 am in English. Click here to view the complete list of Parent University Workshops.
• On campus COVID Testing will take place on Wednesday this week.  
• Peary’s after school STEM program will take place on Wednesday at 3:15 pm.  
• The College Bound Program will take place on Thursday at 3:15 pm.
• Please save the date of May 26th for our in-person Open House/Family Night event.
• 8th grade students are now able to purchase their senior packages at the Student Store.  Review the Culmination page on the Peary website for more information.  
• Have you purchased your copy of the 2022 Peary Yearbook? Reserve your copy today at the student store or online at www.yearbookforever.com.
• Parents, please remind your child to lock their bike, skateboard or scooter at the school bike racks located at the front of the school or near the 7th grade gate on 162nd street.  
• Parents, please remind your student that Cell phones, ear buds, and other devices are to be kept away and out of sight, at all times, during the school day.  
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using the staff directory or call (310) 225-4200. Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. 

Upcoming Events 

• May 10 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  
• May 10 - Virtual Student Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (English Session)
• May 11 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30pm  
• May 11 - Virtual Student Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (Spanish Session)
• May 11 - After school STEM Program, 3:15pm  
• May 11 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm
• May 11 - Parent University Workshop (English), 6:00 pm 
• May 12 - College Bound Program, 3:15pm  
• May 12 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm  
• May 13 - Parent University Workshop (Spanish), 9:00 am 
• May 14 - Saturday Tutoring Intervention, 8-12:20pm
• May 14 - Parent University Workshop (Spanish), 9:00 am 
• May 14 - Parent University Workshop (English), 10:00 am

• May 21 - Garden Clean-Up and Peace Plaque Dedication, 8:30 am-12:30pm
• May 26 - Open House/Family Night, 4-6pm
• May 27 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• May 30 - Memorial Day – No School
• Jun 9 - Culmination Ceremony, 9:00 am
• Jun 10 - Last Day of Instruction

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of May 2, 2022

Hello Peary Family!

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is COMPASSION: The ability to share another's feelings or ideas. To make a difference in someone’s life, you don’t have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful or perfect. You just have to care. – Mandy Hale
• Progress Report cards will be mailed home this week. 

• There will be a Virtual GATE Parent Meeting on Tuesday at 5 pm. 
• This week’s Virtual Mental Health Parent Workshop will be presented in English on Tuesday.
• On campus COVID Testing will take place on Wednesday this week.  
• This week’s Parent University Workshop will be presented in English on Wednesday at 6 pm and presented in Spanish on Friday at 10 am. Click here to view the complete list of Parent University Workshops.
• Peary’s after school STEM program will take place on Wednesday at 3:15 pm.  
• The College Bound Program will take place on Thursday at 3:15 pm.
• Please join us for a Virtual Townhall meeting on Thursday at 6:00 pm.
• Our Open House event has been rescheduled to May 26, 4pm – 6pm.
• On Friday, school will dismiss at 1:00 pm.
• Have you purchased your copy of the 2022 Peary Yearbook? Reserve your copy today at the student store or online at www.yearbookforever.com.
• Parents, please remind your student that Cell phones, ear buds, and other devices are to be kept away and out of sight, at all times, during the school day.  At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using the staff directory or call (310) 225-4200. Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. 

Upcoming Events

• May 2 - Tie Day
• May 3 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• May 3 - Virtual GATE Parent Meeting, 5pm
• May 3 - Virtual Student Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (English Session)
• May 4 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30pm
• May 4 - After school STEM Program, 3:15pm
• May 4 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm
• May 4 - Parent University Workshop (English), 6:00 pm
• May 5 - College Bound Program, 3:15pm
• May 5 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm
• May 5 - Virtual Townhall & 8th Grade Parent Meeting, 6-7pm
• May 6 - Parent University Workshop (Spanish), 9:00 am
• May 6 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• May 7 - Saturday Tutoring Intervention, 8-12:20pm

Looking Ahead

• May 21 - Garden Clean-Up and Peace Plaque Dedication, 8:30 am-12:30pm
• May 26 - Open House/Family Night; 4pm–6pm  
• May 27 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• May 30 - Memorial Day – No School
• Jun 9 - 8th Grade Culmination, 9:00 am
• Jun 10 - Last Day of Instruction

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of April 25, 2022

Hello Peary Family!

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is CARING: Sharing, valuing, and caring about each other's feelings. Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. - Mother Teresa
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.  
• This week’s Virtual Mental Health Parent Workshop will be presented in English on  Tuesday and in Spanish only on Wednesday at 9:00 am. Click here for a detailed listing of the workshops and times.
• On campus COVID Testing will take place on Wednesday this week.  
• Peary’s after school STEM program will take place on Wednesday at 3:15 pm.  
• Parent University Workshop series will begin this week.  View the entire list of Parent University Workshops on the Parent Page of the Peary Website
• The College Bound Program will take place on Thursday at 3:15 pm.
• All are welcome to participate in Peary’s Magnet Night on Thursday 4pm to 6 pm.
• Thank you to all who participated in the Parent Teacher Conference Event last week.  If you were not able to participate, there are many ways to request a meeting with your child’s teachers including call the attendance office, send an email through Schoology, or use the conference request form on the Parent Conferences page of the Peary Website.
• Also, save the date of May 5 from 4 pm to 6 pm for Peary’s In-Person Open House event.  
• Have you purchased your copy of the 2022 Peary Yearbook? Reserve your copy today at the student store or online at www.yearbookforever.com.
• Parents, please remind your student that Cell phones, ear buds, and other devices are to be kept away and out of sight, at all times, during the school day.  
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens

Upcoming Events 

• Apr 26 - Virtual Student Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (English Session)  
• Apr 26 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  
• Apr 27 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30pm  
• Apr 27 - Virtual Student Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (Spanish Session)
• Apr 27 - After school STEM Program, 3:15pm  
• Apr 27 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm
• Apr 27 - Parent University Workshop, 6:00 pm
• Apr 28 - College Bound Program, 3:15pm  
• Apr 28 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm
• Apr 28 - Magnet Night, 4pm – 6pm
• Apr 29 - Parent University Workshop, 9:00 am
• Apr 30 - Saturday Tutoring Intervention, 8-12:20pm
• Apr 30 - Garden Clean-Up, 9:30 am-12:30pm
• Apr 30 - ELPAC Testing
• May 3 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  
• May 3 - GATE Parent Meeting, 5:00pm
• May 3 - Virtual Student Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (English Session)  
• May 4 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30pm  
• May 4 - After school STEM Program, 3:15pm  
• May 4 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm
• May 4 - Parent University Workshop, 6:00 pm
• May 5 - College Bound Program, 3:15pm  
• May 5 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm  
• May 5 - Open House/Family Night; 4pm–6pm   
• May 6 - Parent University Workshop, 9:00 am
• May 6 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal   
• May 7 - Saturday Tutoring Intervention, 8-12:20pm  

Looking Ahead 

• May 21 - Garden Clean-Up and Peace Plaque Dedication, 8:30 am-12:30pm
• May 27 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• May 30 - Memorial Day – No School
• Jun 9 - 8th Grade Culmination, 9:00 am
• Jun 10 - Last Day of Instruction

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of April 18, 2022

Hello Peary Family and Happy Easter!

We hope you enjoyed your Spring Break. School Resumes on Monday at 7:50 am.  All students and staff should have completed an Antigen (rapid) COVID test at home.  If a student or employee tests positive, they should upload a picture of the results to the daily pass app and follow LAUSD’s isolation protocols.

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is AMBITION: Strong desire to achieve your best. You've got brains in your head, you've got feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself any direction you choose. - Dr. Seuss
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.  
• All are invited to Gardena Community of School’s April Townhall Meeting on Tuesday at 5:30 pm using the Zoom ID: 830 1206 3660
• This week’s Virtual Mental Health Parent Workshop will be presented in English on Tuesday and in Spanish only on Wednesday at 9:00 am. Click here for the links to join these workshops
• On campus COVID Testing will take place on Wednesday this week.  
• Peary’s after school STEM program will take place on Wednesday at 3:15 pm.  
• The College Bound Program will take place on Thursday at 3:15 pm.
• Peary’s Parent Conference Event is taking place on Thursday of this week. Parents can schedule a 10-minute virtual meeting with each of their child’s teachers by visiting the Parent Conference Page of the Peary School Loop Website.
• Friday is a minimum day and school will end at 1:00 pm.
• Today, April 18 is the last day to purchase the 2022 Peary Yearbook for $25.00. Reserve your copy at the student store or online at www.yearbookforever.com before the price increase.
• Parents, please remind your child to lock their bike, skateboard or scooter at the school bike racks located at the front of the school or near the 7th grade gate on 162nd street.  
• Parents, please remind your student that Cell phones, ear buds, and other devices are to be kept away and out of sight, at all times, during the school day.  
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using the staff directory or call (310) 225-4200. Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.  

Upcoming Events 

• Apr 18 - School resumes
• Apr 19 - Virtual Student Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (English Session)  
• Apr 19 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  
• Apr 19 - Gardena COS Townhall Meeting, 5:30 pm
• Apr 20 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30pm  
• Apr 20 - Virtual Student Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (Spanish Session)
• Apr 20 - After school STEM Program, 3:15pm  
• Apr 20 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm
• Apr 21 - College Bound Program, 3:15pm  
• Apr 21 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm  
• Apr 21 - PLBAO/Parent Conferences; 5pm–7pm   
• Apr 22 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal  
• Apr 23 - Saturday Tutoring Intervention, 8-12:20pm  
• Apr 28 - GATE Parent Meeting,3:15 - 4:30pm
• Apr 30 - Garden Clean-Up, 9:30 am-12:30pm

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of April 4, 2022

Hello Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is INITIATIVE: taking action; originating new ideas. Initiative is about taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase. - Martin Luther King Jr
• Monday is Tie Day to symbolize professionalism, positivity, unity, and respect in support of anti-bullying and a drama-free school environment. Students and staff are encouraged to wear a tie or bow tie to support this effort.
• Monday is also the start of Virtual Career Week where presenters will visit classrooms via Zoom to educate students on various options for their future.  
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.  
• On campus COVID Testing will take place on Wednesday this week.  
• This week’s Virtual Student Mental Health Parent Workshop will be presented in English on Tuesday and in Spanish only on Wednesday at 9:00 am. A link to join these workshops can be found on the Peary website. Use the links below or the attached flyer to attend the meetings.
• Peary’s after school STEM program will take place on Wednesday at 3:15 pm.  
• The College Bound Program will take place on Thursday at 3:15 pm.
• Join us for a special Peary Garden beautification event on Saturday from 9:00 to 12:00 pm.
• The 2022 Peary Yearbook is now on sale for $25.00. Reserve your copy at the student store or online at www.yearbookforever.com before the price increase on April 18, 2022.
• Parents, please remind your child to lock their bike, skateboard or scooter at the school bike racks located at the front of the school or near the 7th grade gate on 162nd street.  
• Parents, please remind your student that Cell phones, ear buds, and other devices are to be kept away and out of sight, at all times, during the school day.  
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using the staff directory or call (310) 225-4200. Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. 

Upcoming Events

• Apr 4-8 - Virtual Career Week
• Apr 4 - Tie Day
• Apr 5 - Virtual Student Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (English Session)
• Apr 5 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  
• Apr 6 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30pm
• Apr 6 - Virtual Student Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (Spanish Session)
• Apr 6 - After school STEM Program, 3:15pm  
• Apr 7 - College Bound Program, 3:15pm  
• Apr 9 - USC Garden Clean Up
• Apr 11–15 - Spring Break – NO SCHOOL
• Apr 21 - PLBAO/Parent Conferences; 5pm–7pm   
• Apr 22 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal  
• Apr 28 - GATE Parent Meeting, 3:15 - 4:30pm
• Apr 30 - Garden Clean-Up, 9:30 am-12:30pm

Week of March 28, 2022

Hello Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is COURAGE: Strength to act even when afraid or uncertain. I am convinced that the truest act of courage, the strongest act of manliness is to sacrifice ourselves for others in a totally non-violent struggle for justice. - Cesar Chavez
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.  
• On campus COVID Testing will take place on Wednesday this week.  
• This week’s Virtual Mental Health Parent Workshop will be presented in English on Tuesday and in Spanish only on Wednesday at 9:00 am. A link to join these workshops can be found on the Peary website. Use the links below or the attached flyer to join the meetings.
• Peary’s after school STEM program will take place on Wednesday at 3:15 pm.  
• The College Bound Program will take place on Thursday at 3:15 pm.
• The 8th grade Pin and Ribbon and Students with Awesome Grades (SWAG) Ceremony will take place virtually on Thursday at 6:00 pm. Click here to join the virtual celebration.
• Thank you to all who helped in the Peary Garden this Saturday!  We look forward to seeing everyone at the next garden event.
• The 2022 Peary Yearbook is now on sale for $25.00. Reserve your copy at the student store or online at www.yearbookforever.com before the price increase on April 18th.
• Parents, please remind your child to lock their bike, skateboard or scooter at the school bike racks located at the front of the school or near the 7th grade gate on 162nd street.  
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using the staff directory or call (310) 225-4200. Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.  
• Thank you for listening. Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Upcoming Events

• Mar 28 - Cesar E. Chavez Holiday – No School
• Mar 29 - Virtual Student Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (English Session)
• Mar 29 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Mar 30 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30pm
• Mar 30 - After school STEM Program, 3:15pm
• Mar 31 - Virtual Student Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (Spanish Session)
• Mar 31 - College Bound Program, 3:15pm
• Mar 31 - 8th Grade Virtual Pin and Ribbon Ceremony, 6:00 pm
• Apr 4 - Tie Day
• Apr 5 - Virtual Student Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (English Session)  
• Apr 5 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  
• Apr 6 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30pm
• Apr 6 - Virtual Student Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (Spanish Session)
• Apr 6 - After school STEM Program, 3:15pm  
• Apr 7 - College Bound Program, 3:15pm  
• Apr 9 - USC Garden Clean Up
• Apr 11–15 - Spring Break – NO SCHOOL
• Apr 21 - PLBAO/Parent Conferences; 5pm–7pm   
• Apr 22 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of March 21, 2022

Hello Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is LEADERSHIP: Inspiring others to excel by the courage of your example. True leadership must be for the benefit of the followers, not the enrichment of the leaders. - Robert Townsend
• Monday is the start of a new quarter and students’ classes have changed.  Students will find their name and first period on the grade level posters on campus.  Full schedules will be distributed in 1st period classes.
• A COVID Vaccination Clinic will be Monday from 3:30 – 6:30 pm in the GYM. All eligible family members may receive their vaccination or booster shots at this community based clinic. Appointments are not necessary.
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.
• On campus COVID Testing will take place on Wednesday this week.
• Peary's After-School STEM Program will begin on Wednesday at 3:15 pm. Students should see Dr. Frelix in the Magnet office to sign up.
• School Board Member Tanya Ortiz-Franklin invites you to the BD7 Art Showcase Reception on Wednesday at 6 pm.
• This week’s Virtual Mental Health Parent Workshop will be presented in Spanish only on Thursday at 9:00 am. The presentation in English will resume next week.
• On Thursday, 8th grade students and staff will field trip to Gardena High School for their annual Roadshow event. Please sign and return your child’s field trip slip to the Counseling Office by Monday.
• Peary’s College Bound Program will begin on Thursday at 3:15 pm. Applications are available in the Counseling office.
• Join the Peary Garden Club on Saturday from 9:30 to 12:30 pm.
• Final report cards for the first quarter of Spring will be mailed home this week.  
• The 2022 Peary Yearbook is now on sale for $25.00. Reserve your copy at the student store or online at www.yearbookforever.com before the price increase on April 18, 2022.

Upcoming Events

• Mar 21 - First Day Spring Mester 2  
• Mar 21 - COVID Vaccine Clinic, 3:30-6:30 pm, GYM
• Mar 22 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  
• Mar 23 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30pm  
• Mar 23 - Peary's After-School STEM Program, 3:15 pm, SH
• Mar 23 - BD7 Virtual Art Showcase, 6pm
• Mar 24 - Virtual Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (Spanish Session)  
• Mar 24 - GHS Roadshow 8th grade field trip
• Mar 24 - Peary’s College Bound Program, 3:15 pm, SH
• Mar 26 - Garden Clean-Up, 9:30 am-12:30pm
• Mar 28 - Cesar E. Chavez Holiday – No School
• Mar 29 - Virtual Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (English Session)
• Mar 29 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Mar 30 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30pm
• Mar 31 - Virtual Mental Health Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (Spanish Session)

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of March 14, 2022

Hello Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is PATRIOTISM: Love for or devotion to one's country.  America was not built on fear. America was built on courage, on imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand. - Harry S Truman
• Today is the beginning of Daylight Saving Time when we spring forward.  If you, or your smart phone, have not done so already, be sure to move your clock ahead by 1 hour.
• Parents, please join the virtual parent workshop on Tuesday at 9:00 am. There will not be a parent workshop presented in Spanish this week. Use the links below or the attached flyer to join the meetings.
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.
• On campus COVID Testing will take place on Wednesday this week.
• Friday is a Minimum Day and school will dismiss at 1:00 pm.
• Friday is also the last day of the first quarter of Spring. Students will have a new schedule of classes starting Monday, March 21. Final report cards will be mailed home next week.
• All students are encouraged to join Peary’s College Bound Program on Thursdays after school, sponsored by the Boys and Girls Club.  Applications are available in the Counseling office.
• The 2022 Peary Yearbook is now on sale for $25.00. Reserve your copy today at the student store or online at www.yearbookforever.com
• Parents, please remind your student that Cell phones, ear buds, and other devices are to be kept away and out of sight, at all times, during the school day.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.

Upcoming Events

• Mar 14 - Daylight Savings Time begins
• Mar 15 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Mar 15 - Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (English Session)
• Mar 16 - 125th day of school
• Mar 16 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30pm
• Mar 18 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• Mar 18 - Last Day Spring Mester 1

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of March 7, 2022

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is SERVICE: Giving of one's time and energies to help others. Service, in short, is not what you do, but who you are.  - Betsy Sanders
• Monday is Tie Day to symbolize professionalism, positivity, unity, and respect in support of anti-bullying and a drama-free school environment. Students and staff are encouraged to wear a tie or bow tie to support this effort.
• Parents, please join the virtual parent workshop on Tuesday at 9:00 am. This week’s topic is The Effect of the Pandemic on the Emotional Well-Being of the Community. This workshop will be presented in Spanish on Wednesday at 9:00 am. Use the links below or the attached flyer to join the meetings.
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.  
• On campus COVID Testing will take place on Wednesday this week.
• After-School tutoring on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:15 to 4:15pm. Tutoring will also take place on Saturday from 8 am – 12:20 pm.
• Parents, please remind your student that Cell phones, ear buds, and other devices are to be kept away and out of sight, at all times, during the school day.
• Also, attendance matters! Students should be at school every day and in their seat, when the bell rings. Good attendance habits help students stay on track to graduate.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens

Upcoming Events  

• Mar 7 - Tie Day
• Mar 7 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm
• Mar 8 - Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (English Session)
• Mar 8 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Mar 9 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30pm
• Mar 9 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm
• Mar 9 - Parent Workshop, 9:00 am (Spanish Session)
• Mar 10 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm
• Mar 11 - March Madness Free Throw Contest
• Mar 12 - Saturday Tutoring Intervention, 8-12:20pm

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of February 28, 2022

Hello Peary Family!

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is CITIZENSHIP: Behaving in a responsible manner as a citizen of a community. Ask not what your country can do for you, but rather ask what you can do for your country. - John F. Kennedy
• School Site Council (SSC) Meeting will be held on Monday at 4 pm.  https://pearyms-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com/councils
• A COVID Vaccination Clinic will be Monday from 3:30 – 6:30 pm in the GYM.
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.
• On campus COVID Testing will take place on Wednesday this week.
• After-School tutoring on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:15 to 4:15pm. Tutoring will also take place on Saturday from 8 am – 12:20 pm.
• Parents, please remind your student that Cell phones, ear buds, and other devices are to be kept away and out of sight, at all times, during the school day.  
• Also, attendance matters! Students should be at school every day and in their seat, when the bell rings. Good attendance habits help students stay on track to graduate.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using the staff directory or call (310) 225-4200. Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. 

Upcoming Events  

• Feb 28 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm
• Feb 28 - SSC meeting, 4:00 pm
• Feb 28 - COVID Vaccine Clinic, 3:30 - 6:30pm, GYM
• Mar 1 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  
• Mar 2 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30pm
• Mar 2 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm  
• Mar 3 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm  
• Mar 5 - Saturday Tutoring Intervention, 8-12:20pm

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Saturday, February 26, 2022

Hello Peary Family,

Tutoring in English and Math will take place on Saturday from 8 am to 12:20pm. 

For those who are not attending Saturday School, we invite you to join us at Gardena's Martin Luther King Parade and Celebration on Saturday morning.  The Parade will begin at 10:00am. However, students and families can join Peary in the parade line up if they arrive by 8:00 am. 

We look forward to seeing you at tutoring or along the parade route!

Week of February 21 2022

Hello Peary Family!

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is Loyalty: Faithfulness to another. All we ask is trust. All we have is us. Loyalty, loyalty, loyalty – Kendrick Lamar
• Parents, please plan to attend the Parent Meeting on Tuesday at 5:00 pm where we will review the School’s Budget and plan for student achievement.
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.
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• On campus COVID Testing will take place on Wednesday this week.
• After-School tutoring will take place on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:15 to 4:15pm. Tutoring will also take place on Saturday from 8 am – 12:20pm
• All are welcome to join Peary staff and students at the City of Gardena Martin Luther King Parade on Saturday morning.  
• Parents, please remind your student that Cell phones, ear buds, and other devices are to be kept away and out of sight, at all times, during the school day.  
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens

Upcoming Events

• Feb 21 - President’s Holiday – No School  
• Feb 22 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Feb 22 - Parent meeting, 5pm  
• Feb 23 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm  
• Feb 24 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm  
• Feb 26 - Saturday Tutoring Intervention, 8-12:20pm  
• Feb 26 - City of Gardena MLK Parade, 7:30 am

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of February 14, 2022

Hello Peary Family! 

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is Integrity - Acting according to a sense of right and wrong. Integrity means doing the right thing, even when no one is watching. - C.S. Lewis 
• 8th grade students and staff are asked to participate in this week’s 8th Grade Spirit Week activities. Visit the 8th Grade Student Schoology group for more information. 
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.  
• Wednesday is the last day for students to enter the Black History Month Heroes contest. Students should visit the BSAP office for more information.   
• On campus COVID Testing will take place on Wednesday this week. 
• All are invited to join the Gardena Community of Schools Townhall Meeting on Wednesday at 4:30 pm using the Zoom ID: 830 1206 3660.
• After-School tutoring on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:15 to 4:15pm. Tutoring will not take place on Saturday this week. 

Reminders

• Cell phones, ear buds, and other devices are to be kept away and out of sight during the school day. 
• Masks must be always worn properly above the nose.
• Students should have their daily pass ready every morning to ensure they may swiftly enter campus.

Upcoming Events

• Feb 14 - Happy Valentine’s Day 
• Feb 14 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm  
• Feb 15 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  
• Feb 16 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30pm 
• Feb 16 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm  
• Feb 16 - Gardena COS Townhall, 4:30 pm 
• Feb 17 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm

At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies! 

Week of January 24, 2022

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is TRUSTWORTHINESS: Keeping your word; doing what is right for yourself and others. The most expensive thing in the world is trust. It can take years to earn and just a matter of seconds to lose. - Tupac Shakur
• School Site Council (SSC) will meet virtually on Monday at 4:00 pm.
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.
• The mobile vaccination clinic will be at Peary on Tuesday from 12-7 pm.
• The School Wide Positive Behavior and Intervention Support Committee will meet on Tuesday at 3pm.
• On campus COVID Testing will take place on Wednesday this week.
• After-School tutoring will begin this week on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:15 to 4:15pm. Students should speak with their teacher, counselor or obtain an application from the main office to get help with Math or English.
• All are welcome to help restore the Peary Garden this Saturday from 9:30 to 12:30 pm.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using the staff directory or call (310) 225-4200. Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

• Jan 24 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm
• Jan 24 - School Site Council (SSC) Meeting, 4:00 pm
• Jan 25 - Mobile Vaccination Clinic at Peary, 12 - 7pm
• Jan 25 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Jan 25 - School Wide Positive Behavior and Intervention Mtg, 3 pm
• Jan 26 - (Wednesday) On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30pm
• Jan 26 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm
• Jan 27 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm
• Jan 29 - Garden Clean-Up, 9:30 am-12:30pm

Week of January 17, 2022

Hello Peary Family and Happy Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Day!

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is COOPERATION: The process of working together. I believe the welfare of each is bound up in the welfare of all. - Helen Keller
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.  
• On campus COVID Testing will take place on Thursday this week.  
• Saturday and After-School tutoring will begin soon. Students can speak with their teacher, counselor or obtain an application from the main office.  
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using the staff directory or call (310) 225-4200. Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Upcoming Events  

• Jan 17 - Martin L. King, Jr. Holiday – No school
• Jan 18 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Jan 20 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30pm
• Jan 24 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm  
• Jan 25 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  
• Jan 26 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm  
• Jan 27 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm  
• Jan 29 - Garden Clean-Up, 9:30 am-12:30pm
• Jan 31 - Weekday Tutoring, 3:15 - 4:15pm

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of January 10, 2022

Hello Peary Family,  

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is RESILIENCY: Recovering from or adjusting easily to misfortune or change. Life is not about how fast you run, or how high you climb, it's about how well you bounce back.
• Please note a change to our school calendar. Students will not come to school on Monday, January 10. School will resume on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 7:50 am.  
• All students and staff must have a negative baseline COVID test taken on or after January 3rd. If you have not done so already, COVID testing will continue Monday, January 10 at Gardena High School, and many other COVID Testing sites, from 7:15 am until 6:00 pm. Appointments recommended but walk-ins will be welcomed. https://achieve.lausd.net/covidtestingappt  
• Students should have a copy of their result, and must upload it to the daily pass portal, if an external test was administered.  
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using the staff directory or call (310) 225-4200. Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.  

Upcoming Events

• Jan 10 - Pupil Free Day - No School
• Jan 11 - First Day of Spring Mester 1
• Jan 11 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Jan 17 - Martin L. King, Jr. Holiday – No school

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of December 13, 2021

Hello Peary Family,  

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is Tolerance: Respecting the differences of others. If civilization is to survive, we must cultivate the science of human relationships - the ability of all peoples, of all kinds, to live together, in the same world at peace. Franklin D. Roosevelt
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.  
• On campus COVID Testing at Peary will take place on Wednesday this week.  
• All students are now eligible to receive the COVID vaccine! Students aged 12 and older must be fully vaccinated to continue to physically attend classes at any LAUSD school, including Peary, after the winter break.  
• Parents, getting involved at Peary is easy. We need parents like you to join our School Site Council (SSC) and English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC). These organizations make decisions on how money is spent to support the educational program. Visit the Parent Involvement page on the Peary website for more information. Getting Involved (schoolloop.com)
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using the staff directory or call (310) 225-4200. Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.  

Upcoming Events

• Dec 14 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Dec 17 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• Dec 17 - Last Day Fall Mester 2
• Dec 22 - Jan 7 Winter Break – No School
• Jan 10 - First Day of Spring Mester 1

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of December 6, 2021

Hello Peary Family,  

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is Common Sense: Thinking before acting; using good judgment. Do not go through life like a leaf blown from here to there believing whatever you are told. - Socrates
• Monday is Tie Day to symbolize professionalism, positivity, unity, and respect in support of anti-bullying and a drama-free school environment. Students and staff are encouraged to wear a tie or bow tie to support this effort.  
• All are invited to join the Gardena Community of Schools Virtual Townhall Meeting on Monday at 4:30 pm using Zoom ID# 865 1196 5271.  
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.
• The virtual GATE (Gifted & Talented Education) Parent Meeting will take place on Tuesday at 5:00 pm.
• On campus COVID Testing at Peary will take place on Wednesday this week.  
• The last session of tutoring for this Mester will be on Saturday, 8:00 am - 12:20 pm, with two hours of math, two hours of English and a 20-minute break in between.  
• All students are now eligible to receive the COVID vaccine! Students aged 12 and older must be fully vaccinated to continue to physically attend classes at any LAUSD school, including Peary, after the winter break.  
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using the staff directory or call (310) 225-4200. Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.  

Upcoming Events

• Dec 6 - Tie Day
• Dec 6 - Gardena COS Townhall Meeting, 4:30 pm
• Dec 7 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Dec 7 - Virtual GATE Parent Meeting, 5:00 pm
• Dec 11 - Saturday Tutoring, 8 am-12:20 pm
• Dec 14 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Dec 17 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• Dec 17 - Last Day Fall Mester 2
• Dec 22 - Jan 7 Winter Break – No School
• Jan 10 - First Day of Spring Mester 1

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of November 29, 2021

Hello Peary Family,  

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is JUSTICE: Being fair, right, and upholding what is right. Justice cannot be for one side alone, but must be for both - Eleanor Roosevelt
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.
• On campus COVID Testing at Peary will take place on Wednesday this week.  
• Audiometric testing will take place from Wednesday through Friday.   
• Saturday Academy tutoring will continue this Saturday, 8:00 am - 12:20 pm, with two hours of math, two hours of English and a 20-minute break in between.  
• All students are now eligible to receive the COVID vaccine! Students aged 12 and older must be fully vaccinated to continue to physically attend classes at any LAUSD school, including Peary, after the winter break.  
• There are only a few days left to help your class win the November attendance Challenge.  Classes with the highest attendance rates will be treated to a party. Students must be in their seats and ready to learn when the bell rings.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using the staff directory or call (310) 225-4200. Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. 

Upcoming Events

• Nov 30 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Dec 1 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm
• Dec 1–3 - Audiometric Testing
• Dec 4 - Saturday Tutoring, 8 am-12:20 pm
• Dec 6 - Tie Day
• Dec 7 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Dec 7 - Virtual GATE Parent Meeting, 5:00 pm
• Dec 11 - Saturday Tutoring, 8 am-12:20 pm
• Dec 14 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Dec 17 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• Dec 17 - Last Day Fall Mester 2
• Dec 22 - Jan 7 Winter Break – No School
• Jan 10 - First Day of Spring Mester 1

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of November 15, 2021

Hello Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is FAIRNESS: Playing by the rules. Fairness doesn’t mean giving every child the same thing, it means giving every child what they need. – Rick Lavoie
• School Site Council Meeting will take place on Monday at 4 pm.  
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.
• On campus COVID Testing at Peary will take place on Wednesday this week.
• All parents are encouraged to attend our A-G Parent Workshop on Thursday at 4 pm.
• All students are now eligible to receive the COVID vaccine! The COVID Vaccine Unit will be at Peary on Friday from 12 pm to 7 pm. There will be music, food truck and grocery gift card giveaways so make an appointment for your child today at dailypass.lausd.net
• Students age 12 and older must be fully vaccinated to physically attend classes at any LAUSD school, including Peary, after the winter break.
• All are welcome to help restore the Peary Garden on Saturday from 9:30am to 12:30 pm.  
• Tutoring will not take place this Saturday.  Saturday Tutoring Academy will resume on December 4th.  
• Are you helping your class win the November Attendance Challenge? Classes with zero tardies or absences during the month of November will be eligible for a party. Students must be in their seat and ready to learn when the tardy bell rings.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens.

Upcoming Events

• Nov 15 - School Site Council, 4 pm
• Nov 16 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Nov 17 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm
• Nov 18 - Parent Workshop, 4-5pm
• Nov 19 - COVID Vaccinations On-Campus, 12-7pm
• Nov 20 - Garden Clean-Up, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
• Nov 22–26 - Thanksgiving Break – No School
• Nov 30 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Dec 1 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm
• Dec 4 - Saturday Tutoring, 8 am-12:20 pm
• Dec 6 - Tie Day
• Dec 7 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Dec 11 - Saturday Tutoring, 8 am-12:20 pm
• Dec 14 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Dec 17 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• Dec 17 - Last Day Fall Mester 2
• Dec 22 - Jan 7 Winter Break – No School

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Update to This Week at Peary

Hello Peary Family,

• Happy Veterans Day! School will be closed on Thursday, November 11 in honor of the many men and women who ultimately sacrificed to defend our country.  
• Friday is a regular school day. Let's keep up our attendance and improve our chances to win the November Attendance Challenge.
• Has your child age 12 and above been vaccinated? Well, they can get vaccinated at Peary Middle School on November 19th, 2021 from 12:00 to 7:00pm. The first 100 students who receive the vaccination or upload their vaccination card will receive a gift card for groceries. Food from the food truck will be provided and there will be plenty of music. Consent forms and healthcare questionnaire will be sent home.Walk-ins wil be welcomed but to avoid waiting in line, go to LAUSD daily pass and schedule your child’s vaccination appointment for Friday, November 19, 2021 at Peary Middle School.
• Tutoring will continue on Saturday from 8:00 am - 12:20 pm.  Students should enter the main gate with their mask, computer, and daily pass.
• We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Friday!

Upcoming Events

•     Nov 11 - Veteran’s Day – No School
•     Nov 12 - Regular Bell Schedule
•     Nov 13 - Saturday Tutoring, 8am-12:20pm
•     Nov 15 - School Site Council, 4 pm
•     Nov 16 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
•     Nov 17 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm
•     Nov 18 - Parent Workshop, 4-5pm   
•     Nov 19 - COVID Vaccinations On-Campus, 12-7pm
•     Nov 20 - Garden Clean-Up, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
•     Nov 22–26 - Thanksgiving Break – No School
•     Nov 30 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
•     Nov 30 - Attendance Challenge

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of November 8, 2021

Hello Peary Family,  

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is FLEXIBILITY: The ability to make adjustments or alter plans. There are no victories without conflict; no rainbows without storms. 
• Today was the last day of Daylight-Saving Time. If you, or your smart device, have not done so already, please set your clocks back one hour.  
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm. 
• On campus COVID Testing at Peary will take place on Wednesday this week.  
• Thursday is Veterans Day and school will be closed in honor of the many men and women who ultimately sacrificed to defend our country.   
• Tutoring will continue Saturday from 8:00 am - 12:20 pm.  Students should enter the main gate with their mask, computer, and daily pass. 
• November Attendance Challenge: All classes with zero tardies or absences during the month will receive a party. Students must be in their seat and ready to learn when the tardy bell rings.   
• All students 12 and older must complete their first dose of the COVID vaccine before November 19th. Students who are eligible to be vaccinated but are not vaccinated will not be able to physically attend classes in any LAUSD school including Peary Middle School. Be sure to upload proof of vaccine to dailypass.lausd.net. If you have questions or concerns regarding the COVID vaccine, call our family hotline at (213) 443-1300.  
• At Peary, all students are expected to be Academic Achievers, Critical Thinkers, Effective Communicators, and Global Citizens 

Upcoming Events   

• Nov 7 - End of Daylight-Saving Time 
• Nov 9 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Nov 10 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm  
• Nov 11 - Veteran’s Day – No School
• Nov 13 - Saturday Tutoring, 8am-12:20pm 
• Nov 15 - School Site Council, 4 pm 
• Nov 16 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Nov 17 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm  
• Nov 19 - COVID Vaccinations On-Campus, 12-7pm 
• Nov 20 - Garden Clean-Up, 9:30 am-12:30 pm 
• Nov 22–26 - Thanksgiving Break – No School 
• Nov 30 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Nov 30 - Attendance Challenge 

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies! 

Weekend of November 5-7, 2021

Hello Peary Family,

Just a few reminders and updates as we get to the end of this week.

• Thank you for participating in the Fall Parent Conference Event.  Please continue to use the Parent Teacher Conference page, under the parent tab on the Peary Schooloop Website, to coordinate a meeting with your child’s teachers.
• Friday is a minimum day and school will dismiss at 1:00 pm.
• On Saturday (11/6) morning, there are a few events happening;
  • 8:00 am - 12:20 pm - Saturday Academy Tutoring
    • Students participating in Saturday School should bring their device, mask, daily pass and enter campus at the Main Gate off Gardena Boulevard.
  • 9:00 am - 11:00 am - Parent/Family Engagement Workshop
    • Parents Rights, Daily Check-ins and Positive Communication with your child and COVID vaccinations are a few of the topics to be covered. 
  • 9:00 am - 12:00 pm - COVID Vaccine Upload Drive
    • Staff will be on hand to show you how to upload your child's COVID Vaccination Record

All Saturday events listed can be accessed at the front gate entrance on Gardena boulevard.

Lastly, Sunday is the last day of Daylight-Saving Time so remember to set your clocks back one hour. 

Upcoming Events

• Nov 5 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• Nov 6 - Saturday Tutoring, 8am-12:20pm
• Nov 6 - Parent Engagement Workshop, 9am-11am
• Nov 6 - COVID Vaccine Upload Drive, 9am-12pm
• Nov 7 - End of Daylight-Saving Time
• Nov 9 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Nov 10 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm
• Nov 11 - Veteran’s Day – No School
• Nov 13 - Saturday Tutoring, 8am-12:20pm
• Nov 15 - School Site Council, 4 pm
• Nov 16 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Nov 17 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm
• Nov 19 - COVID Vaccinations On-Campus, 12-7pm
• Nov 20 - Saturday Tutoring, 8 am-12:20 pm
• Nov 20 - Garden Clean-Up, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
• Nov 22–26 - Thanksgiving Break – No School

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of November 1, 2021

Hello Peary Family,

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is PATIENCE: The ability to wait calmly. Our patience will achieve more than our force. - Edmond Burke
• Monday is Tie Day to symbolize professionalism, positivity, unity, and respect in support of anti-bullying and a drama-free school environment. Students and staff are encouraged to wear a tie or bow tie to support this effort.
• All are invited to join the Gardena Community of Schools Townhall Meeting on Monday at 4:30 pm using the Zoom ID: 862 8047 1398.
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.
• Peary’s Parent Conference Event is taking place on Tuesday and Thursday of this week.  Parents can schedule a 10-minute virtual meeting with each of their child’s teachers by visiting the Parent Conference Page of the Peary School Loop Website. Click here to have your child’s Schedule emailed to you. 
• On campus COVID Testing at Peary will take place on Wednesday this week.
• Friday is a minimum school day and we will dismiss at 1:00 pm.
• Saturday Academy tutoring will continue this Saturday, 8:00 am - 12:20 pm, with two hours of math, two hours of English and a 20-minute break in between.
• Have you made an appointment to receive the COVID vaccine?  All students 12 and older should complete their first dose of the COVID vaccine by November 6th to be fully vaccinated by January. Be sure to upload proof of vaccine to dailypass.lausd.net.   If you have questions or concerns regarding the COVID vaccine, call our family hotline at (213) 443-1300.  
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using our staff directory or call (310) 225-4200.  Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Upcoming Events

• Nov 1 - Tie Day
• Nov 1 - Gardena Schools Townhall Mtg, 4:30 pm
• Nov 2 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Nov 2 - PLBAO/Parent Conferences,1:30–3pm
• Nov 3 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm
• Nov 4 - PLBAO/Parent Conferences, 5–7pm
• Nov 5 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• Nov 6 - Saturday Tutoring, 8am-12:20pm
• Nov 7 - End of Daylight-Saving Time
• Nov 9 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Nov 10 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm
• Nov 11 - Veteran’s Day – No School
• Nov 13 - Saturday Tutoring, 8am-12:20pm
• Nov 15 - School Site Council, 4 pm
• Nov 16 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Nov 17 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm
• Nov 19 - COVID Vaccinations On-Campus, 12-7pm
• Nov 20 - Saturday Tutoring, 8 am-12:20 pm
• Nov 20 - Garden Clean-Up, 9:30 am-12:30 pm
• Nov 22–26 - Thanksgiving Break – No School

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

This Weekend Update

Hello Peary Family,

COVID Vaccination on Campus TODAY!

Peary Middle School is hosting a vaccination event today. If your child has not been vaccinated and you want your child to be vaccinated, please come up to the school as soon as possible today before 7pm and your child will be vaccinated with your consent and get a free meal from the food truck. If your child is already vaccinated, please upload the vaccination card into the parent portal. If you do not know how to upload the vaccination card, we will have a drive at the school next week Saturday, Nov. 6th. Be on the look out for more information.

Saturday Academy 8am-12:20 pm

Saturday Academy tutoring will begin tomorrow! Classes begin at 8am and end at 12:20pm with two hours of math, two hours of English and a 20-minute break in between. Students participating in Saturday School should bring their device and enter campus at the Main Gate off Gardena Boulevard. 

English Learner Parent Meeting 9:30-10:30 am 

English Learning parents should enter the Main Gate on Saturday between 9:30 am-10:30am for the Reclassification Meeting  

Peary Garden Clean-Up 9:30-12:30 pm 

All are welcome to join us in brining the Peary Garden back to life.

For all events on campus this weekend, remember to bring your mask and daily pass and have a great weekend

Week of October 25, 2021

Hello Peary Family, 

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is COURTESY: Showing consideration for others. Be kind. Be courteous. Love others and be happy.  It's that simple - Daniel Morris
• Welcome to Peary's School Spirit Week. Each day is filled with activities and things we can wear to show our school spirit including the Harvest Harry Scavenger Hunt and our 50th Day of School Celebration.  View the complete list of activities on the Peary website.  
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm
• On campus COVID Testing at Peary will take place on Wednesday this week.
• Make-up Picture Day will take place on Thursday after lunch.  
• All are invited to the Virtual High School Night on Thursday at 6 pm. 8th grade families in particular should join to hear from representatives of high schools and the many programs offered.  A link to join the meeting will be posted on the Peary website.  
• The COVID Vaccination Unit will be on campus again on Friday from 12:00 pm until 7:00 pm.  Walk-ins will be welcomed or you can make an appointment at dailypass. If you have questions or concerns regarding the COVID vaccine, call our family hotline at (213) 443-1300.
• There will be a Peary Garden Clean-Up on Saturday from 9:30 am-12:30 pm.
• All of this and more can be found on the Peary School Loop website.

Upcoming Events 

• Oct 18 - First Day Fall Mester 2 
• Oct 19 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Oct 20 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm
• Oct 21 - 8th Grade parent Meeting, 6 pm
• Oct 25-29 - Spirit Week 
• Oct 25-29 - Harvest Harvey Scavenger Hunt
• Oct 26 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Oct 27 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm 
• Oct 28 - Make up Picture Day, 12:00pm
• Oct 28 - High School Night, 6:00 pm
• Oct 29 - 50th Day of School Celebration, 11:20 am
• Oct 29 - COVID Vaccinations On-Campus, 12-7pm
• Oct 30 - Peary Garden Clean Up, 9:30 – 12:30pm
• Nov 2 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Nov 3 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm 
• Nov 4 - PLBAO/Parent Conferences; 5pm–7pm 
• Nov 5 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal
• Nov 7 - End of Daylight-Saving Time
• Nov 9 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Nov 10 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm 
• Nov 11 - Veteran’s Day – No School

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of October 18, 2021

Hello Peary Family,  

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is APPRECIATION: the recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something. Being told you're appreciated is one of the simplest and most uplifting things you can hear.  

• Monday is the first day of Mester 2.  Students should check Schoology this evening to review their new set of four courses.  There will also be posters available with student's 1st period posted. 

• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm. 

• On campus COVID Testing at Peary will take place on Wednesday this week. 

• There will be a virtual 8th Grade Parent meeting on Thursday at 6 pm. Click here to join the meeting.

• Continue to show you’re your College awareness and wear College T-Shirt, Jersey, or Sweater on Friday. 

• Don’t wait, vaccinate! All students 12 and older should complete their first dose of the COVID vaccine by November 6th to be fully vaccinated by January.  If you have questions or concerns regarding the COVID vaccine, call our family hotline at (213) 443-1300 or review our Frequently Asked Questions. Make a vaccination appointment at dailypass.lausd.net. 

• Students are encouraged to join the online mentoring program at Peary Middle School called EWorks. Space is limited, click here join today! 

• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using our staff directory or call (310) 225-4200.  Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.  

​Upcoming Events 

• Oct 18 - First Day Fall Mester 2  

• Oct 19 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 

• Oct 20 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm 

• Oct 21 - 8th Grade parent Meeting, 6 pm 

• Oct 26 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  

• Oct 27 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm  

• Oct 28 - Make Up Picture Day, 12:00 pm

• Oct 28 - High School Night 

• Nov 2 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 

• Nov 3 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm  

• Nov 4 - PLBAO/Parent Conferences; 5pm–7pm  

• Nov 5 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal 

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of October 11, 2021

Hello Peary Family,  

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is RESPECT: Giving honor to another. I speak to everyone in the same way, whether the garbage collector or the president of the university. - Albert Einstein 

• The “All Are Welcome Here” event will take place on Monday during lunch. 

• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm. 

• On campus COVID Testing at Peary will take place on Wednesday this week. 

• Friday is College Spirit Day - Staff & Students are encouraged to wear a College T-Shirt, Jersey, or Sweater and bring their lunch to the amphitheater to join the celebration.

• Friday is also a minimum day and school will dismiss at 1:00 pm.

• Fall Mester 1 will end this week. Final grades will be mailed home next week. Students will be able to see their Mester 2 courses in Schoology this weekend. 

• Don’t wait, vaccinate! All students 12 and older should complete their first dose of the COVID vaccine by November 6th to be fully vaccinated by January.  If you have questions or concerns regarding the COVID vaccine, call our family hotline at (213) 443-1300 or review our Frequently Asked Questions. Make a vaccination appointment at dailypass.lausd.net. 

• Students are encouraged to join the online mentoring program at Peary Middle School called EWorks. Space is limited, click here join today! 

• Attendance matters! Remember to be at school every day and be on time to all classes. Good attendance habits help students stay on track to graduate. 

• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using our staff directory or call (310) 225-4200.  Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.  

Upcoming Events

• Oct 12 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 

• Oct 13 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm 

• Oct 15 - College Spirit Day  

• Oct 15 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal  

• Oct 15 - Last Day Fall Mester 1 

• Oct 18 - First Day Fall Mester 2  

• Oct 19 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 

• Oct 20 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm 

• Oct 26 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  

• Oct 27 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm  

• Oct 28 - High School Night 

• Nov 2 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 

• Nov 3 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm  

• Nov 4 - PLBAO/Parent Conferences; 5pm–7pm  

• Nov 5 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal 

• Nov 7 - End of Daylight-Saving Time 

Week of October 4, 2021

Hello Peary Family,  

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is RESILIENCY: Recovering from or adjusting easily to misfortune or change. We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. -Bertha Calloway  

• Monday is Tie Day to symbolize professionalism, positivity, unity, and respect in support of anti-bullying and a drama-free school environment. Students and staff are encouraged to wear a tie or bow tie to support this effort. 

• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.  

• On campus COVID Testing at Peary will take place on Wednesday this week.   

• Don’t wait, vaccinate! The COVID Vaccination Unit will be at Peary’s main entranceon Wednesday from 8 am until 3:00 pm. If you schedule a COVID vaccine appointment for your child through the Daily Pass, you will not have to come to the school with your child.  Walk-ins are welcomed but a parent must accompany the student who does not have an appointment. If you have questions or concerns regarding the COVID vaccine, call our family hotline at (213) 443-1300 or review our Frequently Asked Questions. To make a vaccination appointment, log on to dailypass.lausd.net. 

• Students are encouraged to join the online mentoring program at Peary Middle School called EWorks. Space is limited, click here join today! 

• Saturday School will take place on Saturday, 8 am – 12 pm. Applications for Saturday School are available in the Main office.  

• At Peary, all students are expected to be academic achievers, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and global citizens.  

• All of this and more can be found on the Peary School Loop website  

Upcoming Events  

• Oct 4 - Tie Day 

• Oct 5 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 

• Oct 6 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm 

• Oct 7 - COVID Vaccinations at Peary, 8-3pm 

• Oct 9 - Saturday Academy, 8-12pm 

• Oct 12 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 

• Oct 13 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm 

• Oct 15 - Minimum Day; 1:00 p.m. dismissal  

• Oct 15 - Last Day Fall Mester 1 

• Oct 18 - First Day Fall Mester 2  

• Oct 19 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 

• Oct 20 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm 

• Oct 21 - 8th Grade Parent Meeting

• Oct 26 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  

• Oct 27 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm  

• Oct 28 - High School Night 

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies! 

Week of September 26, 2021

Hello Peary Family,  

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is Resiliency-Recovering from or adjusting easily to misfortune or change. We cannot direct the wind, but we can adjust the sails. - Bertha Calloway
• Gardena Community of Schools Townhall meeting will take place on Monday at 4:30 pm.  Join using the Zoom ID: 895 8435 7132
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.
• On campus COVID Testing at Peary will take place on Wednesday this week.
• Saturday School will take place on Saturday, 8 am – 12 pm. Applications for Saturday School are available in the Main office
• Students are encouraged to join EWorks an online mentoring program at Peary Middle School. Space is limited, click here join today!
• If you have questions or concerns regarding the COVID vaccine, call our family hotline at (213) 443-1300 or review our Frequently Asked Questions. To make a vaccination appointment, log on to dailypass.lausd.net.
• At Peary, all students are expected to be academic achievers, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and global citizens. 
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using our staff directory or call (310) 225-4200.  Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.  

Upcoming Events

• Sep 27 - Gardena COS Townhall Meeting, 4:30pm
• Sep 28 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 29 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm
• Oct 2 - Saturday Academy, 8-12pm
• Oct 4 - Tie Day
• Oct 5 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Oct 6 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm
• Oct 9 - Saturday Academy, 8-12pm 

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies! 

Week of September 20, 2021

Hello Peary Family,  

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is PROBLEM SOLVING: Creating solutions and finding answers. All problems become smaller when you confront them instead of dodging them. – William F. Halsey 

• School Site Council (SSC) and English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) will hold elections on Monday, 5:00 pm for SSC and 5:30 pm for ELAC. Click here for more information and links to the election meetings

• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.

• On campus COVID Testing at Peary will take place on Wednesday this week.

• Congratulations! Thursday will mark our 25th day of school.

• Midterm Progress Reports will be sent home this week.

• Saturday School will take place on Saturday, 8 am – 12 pm. Applications for Saturday School are available in the Main office

• Parents, please remind your child of the safety precautions to help us all stay safe. Keep the mask up, covering the mouth and nose; clean hands regularly but especially before leaving a classroom or area, and maintain social distance between self and others.

• If you have questions or concerns regarding the COVID vaccine, call our family hotline at 213-443-1300 or review our Frequently Asked Questions

• To make a vaccination appointment, log on to dailypass.lausd.net.

• At Peary, all students are expected to be academic achievers, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and global citizens. 

• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using our staff directory or call (310) 225-4200.  Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.  

Upcoming Events

• Sep 20 - SSC/ELAC Elections, SSC - 5:00pm, ELAC - 5:30pm
• Sep 21 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 22 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm
• Sep 25 - Saturday Academy, 8-12pm
• Sep 28 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 29 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm
• Oct 2 - Saturday Academy, 8-12pm
• Oct 4 - Tie Day
• Oct 5 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Oct 6 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm
• Oct 9 - Saturday Academy, 8-12pm 

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies! 

Week of September 13, 2021

Hello Peary Family,

This message is an update to This Week at Peary. 

• COVID vaccines are being given out TODAY at Peary Middle School until 3:30 pm.  Please come to main entrance. Appointments can be made using https://dailypass.lausd.net but walk-ins are also welcomed.  
• SSC/ELAC Orientation Meeting will take place today at 4:00 pm. Click here to join the meeting at 4:00 pm 
• Saturday School will begin this Saturday, September 18. Applications are now available in the Main office. 
• School will be closed on Thursday, September 16. 
• Friday, September 17 is a regular school day and is the last day to compete in this weeks' attendance challenge.

Upcoming Events

• Sep 16 - Unassigned Day – NO SCHOOL
• Sep 17 - Friday is a School Day!
• Sep 17 - Midterm Progress Report
• Sep 18 - Saturday Academy, 8-12pm
• Sep 21 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 22- On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm
• Sep 28 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 29- On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Hello Peary Family, 

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is EFFORT: Doing your best in an endeavor. If better is possible, good is not enough.
• On campus COVID Testing has been moved to Monday this week.
• Tuesday is Picture Day. Students will need a white or navy-blue polo-style shirt for their ID Photo. Log on to the Peary Website for information on how to purchase photo packages.
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm. 
• The Mobile COVID vaccination unit will be at Peary on Wednesday. Log on to dailypass.lausd.net to schedule an appointment for your eligible children to receive the COVID vaccine. 
• School will be closed on Thursday.  School will resume on Friday, September 17 with a regular bell schedule. Thank you and congratulations to all students who were present for school each day and each class during the Labor Day Attendance Challenge!  Be sure to attend school each day this week for another chance to win big!
• Midterm Progress Reports will be generated on Friday and will be sent home the next week.  
• Parents, please remind your child of the safety precautions to help us all stay safe. Keep the mask up, covering the mouth and nose; clean hands regularly but especially before leaving a classroom or area, and maintain social distance between self and others.
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using our staff directory or call (310) 225-4200.  Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. 
• All of this and more can be found on the Peary School Loop website

Upcoming Events

• Sep 13 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm
• Sep 14 - Picture Day (white or navy-blue collared shirt) 
• Sep 14 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 15 - 4 COVID Vaccination at Peary, 1^st Dose – 8-2:30pm
• Sep 16 - Unassigned Day – NO SCHOOL
• Sep 17 - Friday is a School Day!
• Sep 17 - Midterm Progress Report
• Sep 21 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 22- On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm
• Sep 28 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 29- On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of September 6, 2021

Hello Peary Family,  

• Wednesday COVID testing at Peary Middle School was canceled for this week.  However, students who have a negative COVID test result on or after Wednesday, September 1, 2021 should be able to retrieve their dailypass until on-campus testing resumes next week.  

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is PERSEVERANCE: The ability to persist, or continue striving, to the end. Success lies in the finishing, not the dreaming or the starting. 

• School will be closed Monday and Tuesday this week. Wednesday is the last day of the Labor Day Attendance Challenge. Winners will be announced on Friday September 10th. Click here

• Peary is looking  for parents like you, who want to be more involved, to join our School Site Council (SSC) and our English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC). Attend our SSC and ELAC Orientation Meeting on Wednesday, September 8 at 4 pm to learn more. Getting Involved (schoolloop.com) 

• Thank you for joining us last week at the Back-to-School event. If you did not get the chance, please complete the Back-to-School Night Feedback Survey, and let us know how we can improve future events. 

• Picture day has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 14, 2021. Students will need a white or navy-blue polo-style shirt for their portrait. Log on to the Peary Website for information on photo packages. 

• Parents, please remind your child of the safety precautions to help us all stay safe. Keep the mask up, covering the mouth and nose; clean hands regularly but especially before leaving a classroom or area, and maintain social distance between self and others. 

• The Mobile COVID Vaccination Unit will be at Peary on September 16. Log on to dailypass.lausd.net to schedule an appointment for your eligible children.

• At Peary, all students are expected to be academic achievers, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and global citizens. 

• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using the staff directory or call (310) 225-4200. Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. 

Upcoming Events

• Sep 6 - Labor Day – NO SCHOOL 
• Sep 7 - Unassigned Day – NO SCHOOL 
• Sep 8 - SSC/ELAC Orientation Meeting 4:00pm    
• Sep 9 - Elections SSC @5:00pm and ELAC @5:30pm   
• Sep 14 - Picture Day (white or navy-blue collared shirt)  
• Sep 14 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Sep 15 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm 
• Sep 15 - 4 COVID Vaccination at Peary, 1st Dose – 8-2:30pm 
• Sep 16 - Unassigned Day – NO SCHOOL   
• Sep 21 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Sep 22 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm  
• Sep 28 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Sep 29- On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm 

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!  

Week of August 30, 2021

Hello Peary Family,  

• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is PERSEVERANCE: The ability to persist, or continue striving, to the end. Success lies in the finishing, not the dreaming or the starting. - Unknown Author
• Join us this week for the Labor Day Attendance challenge.  Students and staff who attend school everyday this week will be entered into a drawing for a prize. 
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.  
• On campus COVID Testing will take place at Peary, every Wednesday between 8 and 2:30 pm.  
• Picture day has been rescheduled to Tuesday, August 14th.  Students will need a white or navy-blue polo-style shirt for their portrait. Log on to the Peary Website for information on photo packages.  
• This Wednesday is Peary’s Virtual Back to School Night from 5 – 7 pm! Parents and families will have the opportunity to virtually meet their child’s teachers and learn more about the educational program at Peary Middle School.  The Zoom Link to attend Back to School will be available on the Peary Schooloop Website.
• School Site Council(SSC) and English Learner Advisory Council (ELAC) Orientation Meeting will be held on Wednesday at 4 pm via zoom.  
• On Thursday, school will end at 1:00 pm. 
• School will be closed on Friday in observance of Admissions Day. 
• Parents, please remind your child of the safety precautions to help us all stay safe. 
• Keep the mask up, covering the mouth and nose; clean hands regularly but especially before leaving a classroom or area; and maintain social distance between self and others. 
• At Peary, all students are expected to be academic achievers, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and global citizens. 
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using our staff directory or call (310) 225-4200.  Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.  

Upcoming Events 

• Aug 31 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm  
• Sep 1 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm  
• Sep 1 - Back to School Night 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 
• Sep 1 - School Site Council (SSC) & English Learner Advisory Council (ELAC) Orientation Meeting 4 pm - 5pm
• Sep 2 - Minimum School Day 1:00 pm dismissal 
• Sep 3 - Admissions Day – NO SCHOOL 
• Sep 6 - Labor Day – NO SCHOOL 
• Sep 7 - Unassigned Day – NO SCHOOL 
• Sep 8 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm
• Sep 9 - Elections SSC @5:00pm and ELAC @5:30pm  
• Sep 14 - Picture Day (white or navy-blue collared shirt)  
• Sep 14 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Sep 15 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm  
• Sep 16 - Unassigned Day – NO SCHOOL  
• Sep 21 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Sep 22- On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm  
• Sep 28 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm 
• Sep 29- On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm 

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!  

Week of August 23, 2021

Hello Peary Family,

• Congratulations on completing the first week of school. Our Word of the Week (WOW) is SELF-DISCIPLINE: the ability to choose and control one's own actions. Once a task has begun, never quit until it's done. Be the labor great or small, do it well and do it all. 
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:20 pm.  
• On Campus COVID Testing will take place on Wednesday 8:00 am – 2:30 pm. Students who attended school last Wednesday but did not complete a COVID test will be allowed on campus this week and be given testing priority for this Wednesday’s testing session. 
• Students and staff are required to wear a mask that covers their mouth and nose; except when eating, sanitize hands before leaving a classroom and maintain appropriate social distance with others on campus. 
• Picture Day and Open House will take place in about weeks, on September 1. Students will need a white or navy-blue polo-style shirt for their portrait. Log on to the Peary Website for information on photo packages.   
• At Peary, all students are expected to be academic achievers, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and global citizens. 
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using our staff directory or call (310) 225-4200.  Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.  

Upcoming Events 

• Aug 24 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Aug 25 - On Campus COVID Testing, 8-2:30 pm
• Aug 31 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 1 - Picture Day (white or navy-blue collared shirt)
• Sep 1 - Back to School Night     5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Sep 2 - Minimum School Day 1:00 pm dismissal
• Sep 3 - Admissions Day No School
• Sep 6 - Labor Day No School
• Sep 7 - Unassigned Day No School
• Sep 14 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 21 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 28 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm

Thank you for listening and remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!

Week of August 16, 2021

Hello Peary Family,

• Welcome Back to School and our first edition of This Week at Peary! 
• Our Word of the Week (WOW) is RESPONSIBILITY: Taking credit, or criticism, for your own actions. "Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them."  - Bruce Lee
• We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at 7:50 am.
• All students and staff should have a daily pass to enter campus tomorrow.  Peary staff will be at grade level gates ready to scan student daily passes. 6^th grade students will enter campus on the North side of 162^ndStreet near the Peary Bridge.  7^th Grade students will enter campus on the south side of 162^nd Street near the Peary Gym. 8^th Grade students will enter campus on Gardena Boulevard between the A and B Buildings.  Please watch the video description of the entrances on the Peary School Loop Website. 
• When students enter the campus, they should find their name and 1^st period room number on the scheduling board. 
• Students will then line up with their 1^st period class until the bell rings for class. 
• On Monday, school will dismiss at 3:00 pm and students will exit from the same gates they used to enter campus. 
• On Tuesday, and every Tuesday, school will dismiss at 1:26 pm.  School will dismiss at 3:00 pm and students will exit from the same gates they used to enter campus.  
• At Peary, all students are expected to be academic achievers, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and global citizens.
• For the most current information, visit the Peary School Loop Website, email staff using our staff directory or call (310) 225-4200.  Our offices are open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. 
• All of this and more can be found on the Peary School Loop website

Upcoming Events 

• Aug 16 - First Day of School 7:50 am
• Aug 17 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm (every Tuesday)
• Aug 24 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Aug 31 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 1 - Picture Day (white or navy-blue collared shirt) 
• Sep 1 - Back to School Night, 5:00pm-7:00pm
• Sep 2 - Minimum School Day, 1:00 pm dismissal
• Sep 3 - Admissions Day - No School
• Sep 6 - Labor Day - No School
• Sep 7 - Unassigned Day - No School
• Sep 14 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 21 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm
• Sep 28 - Dismissal, 1:20 pm

Remember to be Safe, be Respectful, and be Responsible! Go Huskies!