Parkside Junior High School
December 2019/January 2020 Newsletter
Be Respectful * Be Responsible * Be Safe
December News
Dear Parkside Junior High School Students and Families,
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break! We have much to be grateful for at PJHS- including our very special students, staff, families, and school community. We have quite a few events happening over the next few weeks before Winter Break including a semester recognition assembly and semester celebration on Friday, December 20th. PJHS is also forming a “Not in our School” group. The purpose of NIOS is to create a safe, accepting and inclusive school community. We are thankful for NIOS sponsors: Mrs. Glasson, Mrs. Stutz, and Mrs. Tilford! Please check the calendar on the PJHS website at www.unit5.org/pjhs for the latest on other school events.
Sincerely,
Suzi Hesser, PJHS Principal
Volleyball:
PJHS students who are interested in playing volleyball this year are invited to attend open gyms and tryouts at the following dates and times. Please register on https://il.8to18.com/parkside. A reminder that a current physical must be on file in the office. If your child cannot make the scheduled tryout date or time, please communicate with the coaches to set up an alternate date or time. Thank you!
Monday, December 2nd Open Gym- 6:00-7:30 PM
Wednesday, December 4th Open Gym- 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Thursday, December 5th 6/7 Tryouts- 4:00-5:30 PM
Friday, December 6th 6/7 Tryouts- 6:00 -8:00 PM
Saturday, December 7th 8 Tryouts 8:00-10:00 AM
Monday, December 9th 8 Tryouts 4:00- 6:00 PM
Late Start:
A reminder that Wednesday, December 4th is a planned one-hour late start day.
December PTO Meeting:
You are invited to attend the December PJHS PTO Meeting on Thursday, December 5th at 6:00 p.m. in the IMC.
Not in Our School Group:
PJHS is forming a group called “Not in Our School”. The purpose of the program is to create a safe, accepting and inclusive school community. We are thankful for faculty sponsors Mrs. Glasson, Mrs. Stutz, and Mrs. Tilford. www.niot.org/nios
Student Council Food Drive:
The PJHS Student Council is hosting a food drive to help the Salvation Army of McLean County. Students will be collecting food from December 2nd - December 6th. FLYER
8th Grade Parents/Freshman Orientation:
A reminder that freshman orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, December 4th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Normal West High School. Learn more about course selection, graduation requirements, freshman mentoring, curriculum clubs, organizations, and athletics. FLYER
Barnes & Noble Book Fair for Unit 5 Junior High IMC's:
Please join us for the Unit 5 Junior High IMC Barnes & Noble Book Fair on Saturday, December 7th. All four middle schools are teaming up to provide a day filled with student musical performances, a Harry Potter trivia contest, a magical signature drink in the cafe, gift recommendations from your IMC Specialists, and MORE! If you mention the Book Fair in the cafe or at the main registers, a percentage of your purchases will help bring new books into our school libraries. Check out the PJHS Facebook Page for more information. Thank you!
8th Grade Parents of Students in Algebra and Honors Geometry:
You are invited to learn more about a partnership between Unit 5 and Heartland Community College allowing students to earn an Associates of Computer Science Degree while simultaneously earning a high school diploma. A meeting will be held prior to freshman orientation on Wednesday, December 4th at 5:30 p.m. at NCWHS. FLYER
Winter Break:
No School, December 21-January 6. Monday, January 6th is a Staff Institute Day. Students return to school on Tuesday, January 7th.
Parkside Junior High School
Email: hessers@unit5.org
Website: www.unit5.org/pjhs
Location: 101 North Parkside Road, Normal, IL, USA
Phone: 309-557-4408
Facebook: facebook.com/ParksideJuniorHigh