The Parker Junior High Softball team finished their season with a 0-2 loss to James Hart. This team played an excellent season of softball, gave 💯during every game and practice, and can be very proud of a 7-4 season. 🥎
Thank you to Coach Guana, Coach Green, and Coach Daggett for a spectacular season! Well done, PJH, you make us proud!
The Falcons wish the Panthers good luck as they advance in their season.
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Happy Monday, Falcons!
Thank you to our Parker Junior High Cheerleaders who were out cheering on the runners of the Hidden Gem Half Marathon this weekend.
It's Sunday, Falcons! Read through the newsletter and get ready for a fantastic week!
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🔔 EXCITING NEWS 📰
Wakana Hill will represent Parker Junior High in golf at the State Championship on 9/12 at Metamora Fields.
Congratulations to all players during this inaugural season!
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On Saturday and Sunday, September 7th and 8th 2024, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to the district’s fields / grass areas at Serena Hills, Western Avenue, Heather Hill, Flossmoor Hills, and Parker Junior High. The products that will be used for this application are The Andersons Turf Products Fertilizer with Barricade Herbicide and Trimec 992 Broadleaf Herbicide. These products comprise a selective broadleaf herbicide and a lawn fertilizer that will be used to control weeds / dandelions in these areas and will also fertilize all district lawns.
If you have any questions, please contact Scott Stachacz, Director of Buildings and Grounds, at (708) 647-7005.
We are thrilled to congratulate Wakana Hill and Imani Green on a job well done during this golf season. These two golf powerhouses headed off to sectionals this morning.
Join us in wishing Randall Brooks good luck as he competes in sectionals for boys golf!
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Check out this week's edition of Falcon News to get you organized for the week ahead!
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A reminder to our D161 family:
There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 2, 2024, in observance of Labor Day.
We will see you back in class on Tuesday, September 3.
We had a great time seeing so many members of our Falcon Family last night during open house. Thank you to the staff that helped make last night a memorable and informative experience.
Let's connect!
Join us for our PTO sponsored school to community event.
PJHS Principal and Leadership Team will meet with our Parker Families to share our 2024-2025 initiatives. This event is scheduled Friday, August 30th from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Take a peek at the latest news from PJH.
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Have a great week, Falcons!
Tonight was the first game in the girls softball cross town classic vs their current opponents and future teammates, the James Hart Panthers!
Both teams played a great game with the Parker Junior High team coming out on top 11-10.
Congratulations to both of these exceptional teams and their coaches.
Photographed together, are both teams after the game.
Well done, Falcons!!! You make us proud on and off the field.
Stay tuned for details on the next game vs James Hart.
Thank you to Homewood Flossmoor High School for hosting the game.
Tomorrow is picture day at Parker Junior High.
Bring your best smile to school tomorrow and say Cheese!
Parker JHS is excited to launch our partnership with City Year. City Year and its philanthropic partners work together toward a common goal: ensuring all scholars have access to personalized learning environments that help them reach their full potential. Pictured are City Year AmeriCorp Members, City Year Impact Manager, and Principal Parris
Welcome back, Falcons!
Here's everything you need to make your first few days fly by smoothly. Let's make this year one to remember! https://secure.smore.com/n/4np5d
Celebrate the beginning of the school year this Friday from 4-6 p.m. in Flossmoor Park. This event is brought to you by the Village of Flossmoor, the Flossmoor Public Library, and Flossmoor District 161. Students and families can enjoy a sweet treat, meet with community partners, and connect with friends both new and old. See you there!
Don't forget to CHALK YOUR WALK and welcome staff and students back to school on Wednesday, August 14, anytime after 4 p.m. You can chalk the sidewalk in front of your home, your school playground, or your local bus stop.
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While these students will all move on to high school next week, here is a memory of their time in Washington, D.C., for the National History Day Competition. We can't wait to see all they accomplish during their next chapter.
Did you miss the webinar on Standards-Based Grading? You can watch the video here https://youtu.be/KGNj2hVg3vU. Additionally, please use the QR code if you have questions regarding SBG and we will get back to you.
