Plano Middle School Weekly Update

Week of Monday, December 12th - Friday, December 16th

Toy and Clothing Drive

The National Honor Society of Plano High School is sponsoring a Toy and Clothing collection drive. They are collecting new unwrapped toys and/or new or slightly worn clothing to be distributed to local children during the holiday season. A drop box is located at Plano MS if you have any items you would like to donate.


Donations are being accepted until December 19th, 2022, thank you for all of your donations so far!

8th Grade Freshmen Course Selection in January!

Yes, that is correct! The time has come for our 8th grade students to start thinking about what their next 4 years in high school will look like. Counselors from Plano High School will be meeting with 8th grade students on Tuesday, January 10th to share with them a preview of Plano High School, and talk with them about the course selection process for their Freshmen year. January 11th - 13th the counselors will return and be available during students lunch and WIN class to answer any questions or look over students selection sheets. Students will need to submit their final course requests through their XELLO account by Friday, January 20th. The Plano High School guidance counselors are always happy to help with answering any questions during this process. They are:


Lauren Elgersma students last name A - F - lelgersma@plano88.org

Casey Easley students last name G - O - ceasley@plano88.org

Lindsay Bondiman students last name P - Z - lbondiman@plano88.org


They can also be reached at (630) 552-3178

Choir Performs at Plano Rockin' Christmas

Candy Grams!

Plano MS Tigers!


Tuesday-Friday (December 13th-16th) from 8-8:20am Candy Grams will be available for sale, send a candy cane and holiday message to anyone in the building! Purchases can be made in the Main Lobby or the 8th Grade Hallway!


$1 Each Candy Gram

November Students of the Month

7 PURPLE

Jazelle H.


7 BLACK

Alexandra B.

Addison J.


8 PURPLE

Kaylie D.

Aida G.


8 BLACK

Emmanuel R.

Emily K.

Gingerbread Building

Ms. Conroy had a gingerbread house making competition in WIN class!

Monday - December 12th - Poinsettia Day

"To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow." - Audrey Hepburn


SPORTS:

BOYS BASKETBALL:

HOME GAME VS Mendota Northbrook - 4:30pm


CHEER:

CHEER @ Boys Basketball Game


WRESTLING:

Practice 3:15-5pm


GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:

3:15-4:30pm Meet


CLUBS:

HOMEWORK CLUB:

3:15-4:10pm


GAMING CLUB:

A-Group Meeting - 3:15-4:10pm

Tuesday - December 13th - Cocoa Day

"Because the best gift in life, is just having someone to drink hot chocolate with." - Tessa Shaffer


SPORTS:

BOYS BASKETBALL:

AWAY GAME @ Sandwich - 4:15pm


CHEER:

Practice 3:15-4:05


WRESTLING:

Practice 3:15-5pm


GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:

Practice 3:15-5pm


CLUBS:

HOMEWORK CLUB:

3:15-4:10pm


D&D CLUB:

B-Group Meeting - 3:15-4:10pm


ART CLUB:

3:10-4:00pm


STUDENT COUNCIL:

3:15-4:10pm

Wednesday - December 14th - Monkey Day

"Monkey can make a long jump with his muscles; and man, with his wisdom." - Mehmet Murat ildan


SPORTS:

BOYS BASKETBALL:

Practice 3:15-4:30pm


CHEER:

Practice 3:15-4:05pm


WRESTLING:

Practice 3:15-5pm


GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:

Practice 4:30-6pm


CLUBS:

HOMEWORK CLUB:

3:15-4:10pm


YEARBOOK CLUB:

3:15-4:10pm

Thursday - December 15th - Bill of Rights Day

"Activism works. So what I'm telling you to do now is act. Because no one is too small to make a difference." - Greta Thunberg


SPORTS:

BOYS BASKETBALL:

No Practice


CHEER:

Practice 3:15-4:05pm


WRESTLING:

HOME MEET VS Aurora - 4:30pm


GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:

Practice 4:30-6pm


CLUBS:

HOMEWORK CLUB:

3:15-4:10pm


E-SPORTS CLUB:

8th Grade Team 3:10-4:10pm

Friday - December 16th - Holiday Sweater Day

"There's something about a Christmas sweater that will always make me laugh.- Kristen Wiig


SPORTS:

BOYS BASKETBALL:

No Practice


CHEER:

No Practice


WRESTLING:

Practice 3:15-5pm


GIRLS VOLLEYBALL:

Practice 4:30-6pm


CLUBS:

NONE

Student Council's Winter Spirit Week (Dec. 19th - Dec. 22nd)

Student Council is hosting another spirit week and wants you to join in on the festive fun! Here are the dress-up days for the week of Monday, Dec. 19th to Thursday, Dec. 22nd:


Monday: PJ Day!

Tuesday: Candy Cane Day! 7th graders wear white. 8th graders wear red. What grade will have the most spirit?

Wednesday: Winter Hat Day!

Thursday: Holiday Sweater Day!

INCLEMENT WEATHER INFORMATION / E-LEARNING DAYS

On inclement weather days, the safety of our staff and students is the most important consideration. When in-person attendance is not safe or during hazardous weather, the Plano School District will be utilizing E-Learning Days instead of “snow days.” E-Learning Days do not extend the school year calendar, but conventional snow days require additional days to be added to the end of the school year calendar.


Plano Middle School teachers will post lessons and learning activities by 9 am. This information will be accessible through class Schoology pages after 9 am. Teachers will be available through email between 9 am and noon to answer any questions and provide any clarifying instruction.


The Technology Help Desk is available to all Plano School District students. Please contact the Tech Hotline at 630/552-3178, extension 7557, if you are experiencing issues with your Chromebook. Please note that the Tech Department cannot support WiFi connectivity issues in your home or personal devices.


On inclement weather days, all buildings will be closed to provide staff time to clear the lots and sidewalks and check on the school’s mechanical systems. Practices and games will be canceled and rescheduled dates will be announced as soon as possible. E-Learning Day messages, and information about when in-person classes will resume, will be sent via email, text and posted on the district website and social media outlets. Please check your PowerSchool account to make sure your email addresses and phone numbers are correct. While you are there, check to make sure your home mailing address is up-to-date.


Remember, safety is key, so please be cautious and patient when the weather takes a turn for the worse.

Important Winter Dates

December 22nd - 11:20 Early Dismissal Last day of 1st Semester

December 23rd - January 8th No School Winter Break

January 9th - Classes Resume First Day of 2nd Semester

January 10th - Plano HS Counselors visit 8th grade to discuss Freshmen Course Selection

January 11 - 13 - PHS Counselors available during 8th grade lunch and WIN to answer Questions

January 13th - Semester 1 Report Cards emailed home

January 16th - Martin Luther King Day (No School)

January 20th - 8th grade Freshmen Course Selections due.

January 22nd - District Music Concert @ PHS 3 pm

February 3rd - Spelling Bee

February 17th - Early Dismissal

February 20th - President's Day

Informational Reminders

How and Where do I check my students Grades?

Schoology is used as our active gradebook. To check your student's grades on a daily or weekly basis make sure you have an active Schoology account and have access to see your student's classes, assignments and grades. PowerSchool gradebook is updated for mid term and end of term grade reporting, but it is not the go to to check in on daily progress. If you do not have a Schoology account see the links below to set one up. When setting up your account if you need an access code please email your students Advisory teacher for the code or call the main office.


If your student is absent due to illness or other reasons:

To stay up to date with class work, students should check Schoology pages daily to access assignments, lessons, and activities during their absence. Contact teachers directly via email with any questions related to school work.


  • Click here for a listing of all Plano MS Athletic Schedules.
  • Click here for information regarding E-Learning/Inclement Weather Days
  • Parents have you created a Schoology account? here
  • Parents are you receiving email updates with your students grades? here
  • Breakfast and Lunch Menus here