It takes a team to build a great school! Parents, guardians, teachers, and students all play a role in shaping the future. Take the Illinois 5Essentials Survey and help strengthen District 161 schools. The deadline is March 31! https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/
Earlier this week, our UNDEFEATED girls' volleyball teams again dominated the court with another victory! 🏐🔥 Before the game, we also took a special moment to celebrate our incredible 8th-grade athletes with a heartfelt pre-game ceremony.
There is still time to participate! Help the PJH PTO by participating in their latest fundraiser.
Scan the QR code and start buying dozens today.
• Digital Dozens fundraiser $14 per dozen
• Family and friends worldwide can help raise funds for the Parker Falcons from February 1 to 21 by buying a digital dozen coupon redeemable at a Krispy Kreme near them.
• Insert your student's homeroom at checkout.
Pizza party for the homeroom who sold the most digital dozens!
Meet our dedicated Instructional Coaches—Ms. Washington, Ms. Levy, and Ms. Britton! They are committed to ensuring that both students and teachers feel confident and prepared for the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) testing coming up this March. Below you'll find links to practice tests and answer keys.
dent is fully prepared for the upcoming IAR test in March, we’ve provided a link to the IAR practice test.
6th ELA & Answer Key
6th Math & Answer Key
7th ELA & Answer Key
7th Math & Answer Key
8th ELA & Answer Key
8th Math & Answer Key
Stay tuned for ways you can be entered for the chance to win a prize for completion!
We know you've saved the date for the Parker Junior High Reading Night, but we hope you remember to come hungry!
You'll be able to purchase eats from Mucho Salsa, Sammy's Street Eats, and Dip N Double Ice Cream Truck.
We will see you on MARCH 25!
Save the date and get ready to butter up your reading skills with some poppin’ good stories at Parker Junior High’s Reading Night on March 25 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy a variety of fun activities, including:
• Pop and Pose Photo Booth
• Book Review Station, created by PJH’s Art Department
• Local Authors Tables
• You Matter 2 Table
• Free popcorn with special local guests!
Don't miss this exciting night of literacy and community!
Good evening, Flossmoor School District 161.
Please note that all after school activities for tomorrow, WEDNESDAY, have been cancelled.
We will see you in the morning for class as scheduled . Have a great night!
PJH boys basketball played the first half with heart and enthusiasm.
We are down by two, but getting refocused and coming back strong in the second half.
Good luck to our boys basketball team as they hit the court TODAY at 6:30 p.m. at Michelle Obama in Park Forest. Let’s cheer them on as they battle for the Sectional Championship!
You can do it!
Don't miss Flossmoor School District 161 STEAM night happening this THURSDAY from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm at PJH. Enjoy this stop motion video created by some of our STEAM teachers. See you there! https://youtu.be/5jax3sabAlc
📚💙💛 the Parker PTO transform the Staff Lounge into a “Sweet Suite” for the week of Valentine’s sign up to help decorate , donate some treats, or donate monetary funds towards purchases! 💛💙📚
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AADAC22A0FAC52-54780006-pjhpto!
Shoutout to our boys volleyball teams for their determination and hard work on the court!
Though the matches didn’t go our way, their teamwork, effort, and sportsmanship were on full display. Keep pushing forward—we’re proud of you!
#onward
Shoutout to our two unstoppable junior high girls volleyball teams—both are undefeated this season! These athletes are SERVING up victories, BLOCKING out the competition, and SETTING the standard for excellence on the court.
The scores from the games today:
6/7 grade:
25-15
25-9
8th grade:
25-17
25-21
An extra dose of gratitude to the amazing coaches and parents for the support!
‼️🚨🔔
Breaking news!!!
The 8th grade boys basketball team has defeated Huth with a final score of 37-35 to secure the regional championship title.
Congratulations to the coaches and players. A special thank you to the parents for all of the support.
#onward
Teamwork makes the dream work and the Parker Junior high boys basketball team exemplifies that spirit!
We are wishing them luck as they face off against Huth in Regional Championships!
They are currently down by three but we know this team plays with heart, passion, and skill!!!!
Catch up on all of your Parker Junior High News!
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We would also like to wish GOOD LUCK to the 8th grade boys basketball team as they compete in the regional championship tournament today!
Parker PTO is kicking off its Krispy Kreme Digital Dozens Fundraiser!
Scan the QR code and start buying dozens today!
• Digital Dozens fundraiser $14 per dozen
• Family and friends all over the world can help raise funds with the Parker Falcons,
• February 1-21st by buying a digital dozen coupon, redeemable at a Krispy Kreme near you.
• Insert your scholars homeroom at checkout. Pizza party for the homeroom who sold the most digital dozens!
Save the Date!
Parker Junior High School presents POP into Reading on Tuesday, March 25, from 5-6:30 p.m.
This event promises to bring miles of smiles with food trucks, raffles, crafts, book reviews, local authors, and more.
*A parent or guardian must accompany students.
Our amazing NJHS students recently volunteered at Feed My Starving Children, an incredible organization dedicated to ending world hunger. Students worked together to pack nutritious, life-saving meals that will be shipped to children in need across the globe. These meals provide hope and nourishment to communities facing food insecurity. We’re so proud of our students for making a meaningful impact and showing the power of service.
Thank you to the teachers and parent volunteers who made this experience possible for our students. Bravo!
