Wildcat Weekly: Extra
March 5, 2020
Thank you!
As an added thank you, there will be donuts in the lounges on Friday.
Get ready for a much-needed break! There weather should be great, and we will be having lots of softball and baseball around here if you're staying in town. Come on out! See schedule at bottom of newsletter.
Speaking of Yesterday . . .
Rest assured, we will find the right coach. We are already in the hunt for new candidates to interview and already have several!
Press Release Plano Senior High School’s newly named head football coach, Cody Moore, has decided to reconsider his recent appointment. Moore apologized for the timing and expressed his appreciation to the school and district. “I want to thank Plano ISD for the opportunity,” Moore said. “However, after further consideration and prayer with my family, I have decided to stay in Denton and continue building what we started four years ago.” Plano ISD Athletic Director Jeff Smith stated, “While we are disappointed, we are respectful of Coach Moore’s decision, which he feels is in the best interest of his family.” Smith will be working closely with campus administration, the coaching staff, and student athletes of Plano Senior High School during this transitional period. The district will move forward to fill this position as soon as possible.
Health Update
End of 3rd 9 Weeks!
Inservice in the Fall
Below is information regarding our Back-to-School Professional Learning week. Our entire campus staff will begin on Wednesday, August 5.
- Wednesday, August 5 - Campus Day*
- Thursday, August 6 - District/Curriculum Day
- Friday, August 7 - Campus Day*
- Monday, August 10 - Campus Day*/Work Day
- Tuesday, August 11 - Campus Day*/Work Day
- Wednesday, August 12 - First Day of School
Thinking of Writing Curriculum for the District???? DEADLINE EXTENDED
We are pleased to share that we are now accepting applications for Summer 2020 Curriculum Writing. We strongly believe that the best curriculum writers are the teachers who teach our students, and ask that you consider applying to be a part of our extended collaborative teams.
Details:
- Each content area selects teams of teachers to work on specific projects, revisions, and new documents as indicated by district-level student data, teacher feedback, and new state-level requirements (TEKS revisions, new courses, streamlined standards).
- Curriculum writing is compensated at $25 per hour, and the number of hours per content area or course will be communicated prior to the work beginning in the summer.
- All previously selected curriculum writers will need to apply using this application if you would like to be reconsidered for inclusion on a team.
- Teams will be selected by April 15, 2020.
- Deadline for application submission is March 6, 2020.
If you have specific questions about the application process or specific content area work, please reach out to your content area coordinator.
- Secondary Core Content (Math, ELAR, Social Studies, Science, LOTE)
- Fine Arts
- PACE/GT
- CTE
- Special Education
- Multilingual/ESL
Link to: Common Curriculum Writer Application
Upcoming Events -- Please send corrections or other events to be added.
Mar 9-13 -- Spring Break
Mar 16 -- Pre-UIL One Act Play Performance, 7 p.m.
Mar 18-21 -- Theatre One Act Play District contest
Mar 20-21 -- Jazz P-Town
Mar 25 -- Presidents Council, Lecture hall, 2 lunches
Mar 25 -- PISD Youth Art Month Reception @ Sockwell
Mar 30 -- Fashion Show
Apr 2 -- Orchestra Spring Concert
Apr 7 -- Dance Showcase
Apr 8 -- ROTC Awards Ceremony
Apr 9-12 -- Theatre Trip
Apr 10, 13 -- Student Teacher Holiday
Apr 16-18 -- Planoettes Spring Show
Apr 16-18 -- Orchestra Spring Trip
Apr 18 -- Plano ISD Teacher Job Fair, PWSH
Apr 20-24 -- Duck Week
Apr 23-24 -- Music Corp Performance, Sing, 7 p.m.
Apr 24 -- Stay Day
April 24 State VASE (Visual Art Scholastic Event) in San Marcos
Apr 25 -- Prom, Southfork
Apr 30 -- Last Pep Rally
April 30 PISD AP Studio Art Senior Show at Art Centre of Plano
May 1 -- Blood Drive
May 2 -- ASL Show, Clark HS
May 1-2 -- Percussion Concert Spettacolo!
May 5 PSHS AP Studio Art Show @ PSHS Cafeteria
May 9 -- PSHS Car Show, 10-2
May 9 -- Pops by the Pond
May 14 -- Teacher of the Year Gala
May 15 -- Band Prism Concert
Key Academic Dates
Mar 6 -- End of 3rd 9 weeks
Apr 3 -- Eligibility check
Apr 6 -- ASVAB Test
Apr 7-8 -- Eng I, II EOC Retests
Apr 14 -- Have grades up to date to print progress reports
Apr 15 -- National Merit Banquet
Apr 27 -- Eligibility Check
May 4-15 -- AP Testing
May 6 -- US History EOC
May 19-22 -- Finals
June 6 -- Graduation
SOFTBALL
JV & VARSITY WILDCATS vs. Keller Central, Fri. Mar 6th @ PSHS. JV plays @ 5:00pm and Varsity plays @ 7:00pm.
JV & VARSITY WILDCATS vs. Allen, Tue. Mar 10th @ PSHS. JV plays @ 5:00pm and Varsity plays @ 7:00pm.
JV & VARSITY WILDCATS vs.Plano West, Thu. Mar 12th @ Plano West. JV plays @ 5:00pm and Varsity plays @ 7:00pm.
BASEBALL
VARSITY WILDCATS @ Tyde North Tournament , Thu. Mar. 5th - Sat. Mar. 7th.
3/5 vs. Liberty vs Arlington Martin @ Arlington Martin High School @ 11:00am.
3/5 vs. Lubbock Coronado @ Arlington Martin High School@1:30pm.
3/6 vs. Conroe Oakridge @ Lake Ridge High School @ 4:00pm.
3/6 vs. Lake Ridge @ Lake Ridge HIgh School @ 4:00pm.
3/7 vs.Keller @ Mansfield HIgh School @ 12:30pm.
JV WILDCATS @ Heath JV Tournament , Thu. Mar. 5th - Sat. Mar. 7th. Time TBD.
VARSITY WILDCATS @ Frisco Tournament , Thu. Mar. 5th - Sat. Mar. 7th.
3/12 vs. Little Elm @ Little Elm High School @ 9:00am.
3/12 vs. Houston Memorial @ Little Elm High School @12:00pm.
3/13 vs. Newman Smith @ Independence High School @ 8:30am.
3/13 vs. Frisco @ Frisco HIgh School @ 2:30pm.
3/14 vs. Frisco Memorial @ Dr. Pepper Park @ 3:00pm.
JV WILDCATS vs. McKinney North, Fri. Mar. 13th @ PSHS @ 5:00/7:00.
TRACK & FIELD
WILDCATS @ Dan Christie Relays, Fri. Mar. 6th @ Prosper High School in Prosper.
WILDCATS (800m and up only) @ Texas Distance Festival, Sat. Mar. 14th @ Dawson Middle School in Southlake.