Plano MS Weekly Newsletter

Monday, October 31st - Friday, November 4th

Student Council Spirit Week!

MONDAY: Flannel Day

TUESDAY: Pink Out!

WEDNESDAY: Black & Orange Day

THURSDAY: Cozy Day

FRIDAY: Plano Spirit Gear

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Dia de los Muertos

Spanish class has been learning about cultural traditions and celebrations. Recently they learned about "Day of the Dead" and spent last week turning paper plates into calacas! This is one of the 8th grade classes!

8th Grade ELA

in 8th grade ELA class students have been learning about literary archetypes and the Heroes Journey Archetype. Students demonstrated their learning by applying their knowledge taking popular stories and creating posters breaking down the different stages of the story and explaining them to classmates.

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 - October 31st - Halloween

"On Halloween you get to become anything that you want to be." - Ava Dellaira



SPORTS:

GIRLS BASKETBALL:

Practice 3:15-4:45pm


BOYS BASKETBALL:

7th Grade Practice:4:30-6pm

8th Grade Practice: 6-7:30pm


CHEER:

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


CLUBS:

HOMEWORK CLUB:

3:15-4:10pm


GAMING CLUB:

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

Tuesday - November 1st - Author's Day

"There is no greater power on this earth than story." - Libba Bray, the Diviners


SPORTS:

GIRLS BASKETBALL:

HOME GAME


BOYS BASKETBALL:

No Practice (Gym Unavailable)


CHEER:

Practice 3:15-4:15pm


CLUBS:

HOMEWORK CLUB:

3:10-4:10pm


ART CLUB:

3:10-4:10pm

Wednesday - November 2nd - Stress Awareness Day

"These mountains that you are carrying, you were only supposed to climb." - Najwa Zebian


SPORTS:

GIRLS BASKETBALL:

Practice 3:15-4:30pm


BOYS BASKETBALL:

7th Grade Practice:4:30-6pm

8th Grade Practice: 6-7:30pm


CHEER:

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


CLUBS:

HOMEWORK CLUB:

3:15-4:10pm


YEARBOOK CLUB:
3:10-4:10pm

Thursday - November 3rd - Cash Back Day

"Every day is a bank account, and time is our currency. No one is rich, no one is poor, we've got 24 hours each." - Christopher Rice


SPORTS:

GIRLS BASKETBALL:

HOME GAME


BOYS BASKETBALL:

No Gym Available


CHEER:

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


CLUBS:

HOMEWORK CLUB:

3:15-4:10pm


FISHING CLUB:

3:15-5pm @ Foli Park

Friday - November 4th - Jersey Friday

"The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose." - Ernie Banks


SPORTS:

GIRLS BASKETBALL:

Practice 3:15-4:30pm


BOYS BASKETBALL:

Practice 4:30-6pm


CHEER:

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


CLUBS:

NONE

Fall Important Dates

November 4th - Student Council Field Trip to Kendall County Food Pantry

November 8th - No School Election Day

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.
  • Parents have you created a Schoology account? here
  • Parents are you receiving email updates with your students grades? here
  • Breakfast and Lunch Menus here