Plano Middle School Weekly Update

Monday, November 14th - Friday, November 18th

Yearbook Cover Design Contest (Win a FREE Yearbook!)

Yearbook Club needs your help designing this year's cover! This is your big chance to show off your creativity, as well as winning a FREE yearbook! If you would like to win both the cover contest and a free yearbook, grab a sheet from Ms. Stang in the Office or the plastic supply holder by Student Services!


DEADLINE: Friday, November 18th


Turn your entries into:

Ms. Stang in the Main Office or Ms. Roberts in Room 147

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.

Health Class: Texting and Driving Lab: Nervous System Reaction Time Experiment

PYAA Basketball sign up

PYAA 4th through 8th grade boys' basketball. Registration is open until Dec 1st; and the season starts in January. Boys on the school team can do both, as middle school is ending as PYAA is just beginning. You can register at this link. pyaaonline.com/registration

Monday - November 14th - Pickle Day

"Moderation. Small helpings. Sample a little bit of everything. These are the secrets of happiness and good health." - Julia Child


SPORTS:

GIRLS BASKETBALL:

GAME @ Bolingbrook Brooks - 4:30pm


BOYS BASKETBALL:

GAME @ Joliet Dirksen - 4:30pm


CHEER:

Boys Basketball Game @ Joliet Dirksen


CLUBS:

HOMEWORK CLUB:

3:15-4:10pm


GAMING CLUB:

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

Tuesday - November 15th - Philanthropy Day

"No one has ever become poor by giving."-Anne Frank


SPORTS:

GIRLS BASKETBALL:

No Practice (Gym Unavailable - Band Concert)


BOYS BASKETBALL:

No Practice (Gym Unavailable - Band Concert)


CHEER:

Practice (In Cafeteria) 3:15-4:10pm


CLUBS:

HOMEWORK CLUB:

3:10-4:10pm


ART CLUB:

3:10-4:10pm

Wednesday - November 16th - Educational Support Professionals Day

"The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet." - Aristotle


SPORTS:

GIRLS BASKETBALL:

No Practice (Gym Unavailable - Band Concert)


BOYS BASKETBALL:

No Practice (Gym Unavailable - Band Concert)


CHEER:

Practice (In Cafeteria) 3:15-4:10pm


CLUBS:

HOMEWORK CLUB:

3:10-4:10pm


YEARBOOK CLUB:

3:15-4:10pm

Thursday - November 17th - Take a Hike Day

"To enjoy the glow of good health, you must exercise." - Gene Tunny


SPORTS:

GIRLS BASKETBALL:

Game VS Ottawa Wallace 4:30pm


BOYS BASKETBALL:

No Practice (Game Cancelled)


CHEER:

Practice (In Cafeteria) 3:15-4:10pm


CLUBS:

HOMEWORK CLUB:

3:10-4:10pm


FISHING CLUB:

Final Fall Meeting 3:10-5pm


ESPORTS CLUB:

3:15-4:10pm

Friday - November 18th - Substitute Educator Day

"The art of teaching is the art of assisting discovery." - Mark Van Doren


SPORTS:

GIRLS BASKETBALL:

Practice 3:15-4:30pm


BOYS BASKETBALL:

Practice 4:30-6pm


CHEER:

No Practice


CLUBS:

NONE

Important Dates

November 16th - Plano MS Band / Chorus Concert 6:30 pm

November 21 - 25th - No School Thanksgiving Break

December 5 - 9th - MAP Testing

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

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