Pirate's Cove
News for the week of 10/27- 11/2
Principal's Message
The events of the last few weeks have spurred many conversations in the community about safety. Please continue to talk to your child or children in order to reinforce that safety focus with "See or hear something, say something." I am thankful and proud of our students and parents who have taken this message to heart and shared information to improve school safety. With our focus on safety and security, continued conversations with students, and quick response to situations, we are providing a safe environment for all that attend our school.
Tyler Haymond
Principal
Plank Junior High School
Pirate's Night
Great American Opportunities Fundraiser - Kathryn Beich Chocolate Sales!
Just in time for the holidays! Our school-wide fundraiser kicked off on October 26th. Students will be attended a kick-off assembly at each grade level on Friday and learned about the sale, as well as some of the great opportunities that come out of the fundraiser. The handouts and fundraising paperwork went home on Friday as well. Our goal is to have each student sell at least 6 items off of the list. There are opportunities for door-to-door, and even an online sale shop. The schoolwide goal is to help raise $6,000 to help purchase technology for students to use in the classroom.
Follow this link for the chocolate sale flyer. Click here to see the parent flyer with the prize opportunities and timelines for students!
One great opportunity that students will be able to participate in is beginning to establish college scholarship savings through Sage Scholars Tuition Rewards. Students who sell $100 worth of chocolates will earn a $1000 tuition reward, $250 in sales will earn up to $2500 in tuition rewards. Start saving for college today! Click here for the scholarship flyer for additional details.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent teacher conferences will take place on November 1 from 4 to 8 and November 2 from 8 to 1. Teachers are busy gathering student work samples and reflections on learning in order to share with you. If you are unable to make the times, or if times fill up, please feel free to reach out to your child's teachers in order to discuss progress at school. All teacher contact information can be found by following this link to our school webpage.
Veteran's Day Assembly 11/12/2018
It is our honor to invite any service members, school and/or community members, and Plank families to attend our Annual Veterans Day Recognition Assembly at Plank Jr High on Monday, November 12.
Please arrive by 1:45 pm. The ceremony will begin soon after. Attached is a Veteran’s Information Sheet. If possible, please return the information sheet to the Plank office by Monday, November 5th.
If you have any questions, please contact our event sponsor Ms. Donna Thill directly at dthill@sd308.org or 630-551-9454. Our Plank learning community looks forward to the opportunity to honor our veteran’s selfless service to our county.
Upcoming Plank HSA Spirit Night Fundraisers
Panda Express Spirit Day Fundraiser
Please support the Plank Fundraiser at Panda Express on Thursday 11/1. 20% of all Plank orders will be donated back to Plank Home and School.
Bring a copy of this flyer, a picture of it on your phone or simply mention you are there for Plank!
Click here for the Flyer
Thursday, Nov 1, 2018, 10:00 AM
Panda Express, U.S. 34, Oswego, IL, USA
Salsa Verde Spirit Day Fundraiser
Please support the Plank Fundraiser at Salsa Verde on Thursday 11/1. 15% of all Plank orders will be donated back to Plank Home and School.
Bring a copy of this flyer, a picture of it on your phone or simply mention you are there for Plank!
Click here for the Flyer
Thursday, Nov 1, 2018, 12:00 PM
Salsa Verde, U.S. 34, Oswego, IL, USA
Buona Beef Spirit Day Fundraiser
Please support the Plank Fundraiser at Buona Beef on Thursday 11/8. 20% of all Plank orders will be donated back to Plank Home and School.
Bring a copy of this flyer, a picture of it on your phone or simply mention you are there for Plank!
Click here for the Flyer
Thursday, Nov 8, 2018, 12:00 PM
Buona, Ogden Avenue, Montgomery, Oswego, IL, USA
Plank needs Teaching Assistants, Substitutes, and Coaches
If you are interested in substitute teaching, please contact our District Office.
2019 Plank Jr. High School Yearbook
The online website is ready for all Plank families to order their 2019 Yearbook. The cost is reduced to $25 for all orders placed before December 14. All orders are online only. Select your child’s 2nd semester homeroom teacher when ordering. Books will be distributed the final week of school in May.
Follow this link to order your yearbook today at the discounted rate today!
http://www.balfour.com/illinois/oswego/plank-junior-high-school/
Plank Junior High School
Email: thaymond@sd308.org
Website: https://www.sd308.org/plank
Location: Plank Jr. High, Secretariat Lane, Oswego, IL, USA
Phone: 6305519400
Twitter: @Plank308