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John F. Peeler Elementary School

810 S. Llewellyn Avenue, Dallas, TX 75208

Phone: (972) 502-8300
Fax: (972) 502-8301
hlopez@dallasisd.org

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School Scorecards Information 2008-2009

English

Helen Lopez
Principal

Grade levels:
PK - 5th

Motto/Mission:
We strive to build a positive Peeler community using differentiated instruction to ensure exemplary student achievement and create lifelong learners. Theme: Where knowledge is treasured.

Uniform colors

• Top:
  White
• Bottoms:
  Khaki, navy blue, black

School colors: Royal Blue and Gold

Mascot: Pirates

Enrollment: 398

Number of teachers: 32

Hours/Bell schedule: 7:55 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Trustee district: District 7

Learning Community:
Southwest Elementary -
Gilberto Gonzalez

Other Contacts

Librarian:
Tena Adkins (972) 502-8309

Counselor:
Zeljka Ella Milosavljevic (972) 502-8310

Clinic:
Josephine Birt ( 972) 502-8306

Programs and Activities

Special programs:
“I Like Me” personalized books for Kindergarten students

After-school programs:
Academic tutoring

Extracurricular activities:
After-school extracurricular activities; Boy's basketball; Girl's volleyball; Music Club; Art Club

Parent Involvement

SBDM; PTA; Parent Volunteers; Math / Science / Literacy / Social Studies / Parent Nights; Parent Institute; Academic Fair

Major Awards and Honors

Student recognition every six weeks; Adopted by State Farm; TEA “recognized” campus in 2008-2009

John F. Peeler was born in Big Sandy, Tenn., in 1870 and moved to Texas in 1893. In 1895, he moved to Dallas, where, until his death on February 13, 1927, he devoted his time to educational work.

Between 1895 and 1904, Peeler taught in what is now known as Western Heights. He also taught at the high school in Oak Cliff before the area became part of the Dallas Public School System. In 1904, he became the principal of David Crockett School and later served in the same capacity at Cedar Lawn. In 1910, he became principal at William B. Travis school. In 1922, he was selected to fill the first ever position of superintendent of elementary schools.