Plano Middle School Weekly Update
Week of Monday, December 12th - Friday, December 16th
Toy and Clothing Drive
Donations are being accepted until December 19th, 2022, thank you for all of your donations so far!
8th Grade Freshmen Course Selection in January!
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
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.