All PJH 6, 7, and 8th grade students will begin IAR and ISA testing on Wednesday, April 3rd. Testing schedules are available in the weekly newsletter, which can be found by clicking the link.
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Welcome back, Parker Junior High. Click the link to catch up on all of your PJH-related news.
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Good News Friday!
Parker Junior High Humanities students showcased their talents at the National History Day competition, recently competing at the Chicago Regionals on March 9th. Ms. ODwyer held a virtual watch party on March 20th to celebrate their achievements, filled with proud moments and peer reviews of their outstanding projects. This year marks the 50th anniversary of NHD, themed "Turning Points in History."
There is a cherry on top to this story! FIVE of our teams advanced to the State competition in Springfield on April 24th! This breaks a school record for having the most teams advance to the State level in PJH history. Stay tuned for more information and more photos as the students prepare for the State competition. Please join us in congratulating Isabella Davies, Ella Linde, Isaac Hernandez, Zephyr Peters, Ezra Raftery, Selah Shamley, Mia Paske, Darby Van Vliet, Alex Marlo, Emilien D Hubert, Kayla Jones, Khristiana Faith Brown, Julia Jenkins, Katelynn Woods, Alle Orr, Mikiya Rufus, Sadie O’Keefe, Charlotte Aceves, Addison Graham, Anna Sikkema, Brielle Atkinson, Alexandra Jones, Sophia Sanchez, and Shyla Viner.
Exciting News Alert! Three talented Parker Junior High students - Simon, Braylen, and Tyler are heading to New York City. Their skit on the Boston Tea Party won them a trip to see "Hamilton" on Broadway, thanks to the Hamilton production and Gilder Lehrman Institute. Kudos to their teachers, Linda O’Dwyer, Emily Nicotra, and Huda Hussein, for integrating Hamilton Education Program materials into the curriculum. We can't wait to see their fantastic experience unfold. You can read the full story by clicking the link.
Photo credit: Homewood Flossmoor Chronicle
https://www.hfchronicle.com/2024/03/26/history-project-wins-3-parker-students-a-trip-to-nyc/
Please take part in the 5 Essentials Parent Survey and provide valuable feedback that will be utilized for School Improvement. The survey window will close on March 29, 2024. You can access the survey by clicking the link below. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent
Thank you on behalf of everyone at Flossmoor School District 161
Please devote a few minutes today to discussing school communications. The survey closes on March 25th! https://survey.k12insight.com/r/rQlaDt
Calling all PJH students interested in playing soccer!
Tryouts are TODAY at the PJH soccer field beginning at 3:05.
See you there!
Don't miss the Parker Junior High Newsletter for this week! Click the link for complete details.
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Please help us complete our 5 Essentials Parent Survey. This survey provides valuable feedback that will be utilized for school improvement practices. https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent
As a reminder, Tuesday, March 19, is an E-Learning Day.
The E-Learning Day schedules for K-8 can be found by clicking the link.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZK1xJ3UmTekTBZAkpGLdp0SXcrp6gF3F/view
Three great districts and one outstanding survey! Help us answer the question, "How are we doing with communication?" All staff, parents/guardians, and community members are invited to take a 15-minute confidential online survey now-March 25: https://survey.k12insight.com/r/rQlaDt
HF area schools ask, “How are we doing with communication?”
Homewood School District 153, Flossmoor School District 161 and Homewood-Flossmoor High School are joining forces to conduct a community-wide survey to gather input about the districts’ communications efforts. By participating in the survey, you play an active role in shaping how each of the school districts communicate with you.
All staff, parents/guardians, and community members are invited to take a 15-minute confidential online survey now-March 25: https://survey.k12insight.com/r/rQlaDt
Congratulations to the 8th grade girls Volleyball team along with Coach Volkman for winning the first round of playoffs this week. This UNDEFEATED team advances to sectionals next Monday!
#FalconsFly #FalconsForever
Register to attend the Flossmoor School District 161 Diversity Dinner at Parker Junior High School on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Reservations are required by Friday, March 22, 2024. We hope to see you there!
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Good morning, Parker Junior High. Check out the newsletter for this week. https://www.smore.com/n/hm2kp
#ThrowbackThursday Congratulations to Grayson Asche and Connor Boyko for clinching the BRONZE medals at the IESA State Chess Tournament in Peoria last weekend. We thank their coach, Mr. Pritchett, for his exceptional leadership and coaching throughout the tournament. #FalconsFly
Last week, 6th-grade archaeologists showcased their African Kingdom projects to their classes. Thank you to the students in Ms. Nicotra's class for inviting us to stop by. Did you know Ms. Nicotra has been dedicated to teaching for 22 years?! Parker Junior High expresses its gratitude to Ms. Nicotra for generously sharing her gifts with the students of our community.
Have you checked out the Parker Junior High newsletter for this week? Get your up-to-date information here.
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Parents, we want to hear from you!
It's not too late to register for the Parent Advisory Session scheduled for February 28th. Please access our Parent Advisory Session Sign-Up Genius and register for our upcoming session. The Parent Advisory Session will be facilitated by Principal Parris and will provide an interactive opportunity for up to 30 Parker families to engage in dialogue that will promote the success of our scholars. If you have any questions, please contact Laurie Schroeder at lschroeder@sd161.org.
Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../9040E4EAAA823ABF94...
