The PJH 'Lift Every Voice' program was a huge success! We hope that everyone enjoyed the program! Together, we raised over $1600 for the youmatter2 organization! Thank you to our students, staff, parents, and community members! If you missed the show, click on the link below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PxjVSCf5z4&feature=youtu.be
Join us live at 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Friday, February 26 for a celebration of African-American culture featuring Parker students of all backgrounds. The event is free but we ask that you support our talented performers by donating to local non-profit You Matter 2 on behalf of Parker Junior High. The performance will be live at 6:30 p.m. on our YouTube channel https://youtu.be/9WDBOvZHo-g and on the Parker Junior High Facebook page. Help us celebrate and honor Black History Month!
MLK Jr. Day of Service
Today is all about giving back and supporting the community!
D161 virtual food drive-https://www.myfooddrive.org/drive.php?608c9d1764
Love for our Elders-Be sure to send a picture of your card to akent@sd161.org
MLK Jr. Living the Dream Discussion-https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIYqk4dBlbnspSc_HG9furMOeOS89Irje0docgmrOD23UbfA/viewform?gxids=7628
The donations are pouring in for the D161 virtual food drive! Please support the MLK Jr. Day of Service and help feed families in our community. Every dollar provides 3 nourishing meals! Click below to donate today!
https://www.myfooddrive.org/drive.php?608c9d1764
It's showtime! The PJH Virtual Theater is tonight at 7:00 pm! You can watch the performance at the link below.
Please visit the PJH website for more information.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PzDMQzC2K0&feature=youtu.be
Lights! Camera! Action! Are you ready for the PJH Virtual Theater Showcase? Join us in Facebook and Youtube on Friday, December 11, 2020 at 7:00 pm!
The PJH Virtual Theater students have worked so hard! See you there!
The show must go on!
Please support our fundraiser for the Make A Wish Foundation.
More information here: https://www.sd161.org/article/361268?org=parker-junior-high
PJH Falcons SOAR!
PJH 8th-grade student, Tamia Mack wanted to help others during this difficult time and give back to her community! With the help of her family, and using her own allowance, she started delivering toiletries to people in need. Check-out her Amazon page to support her efforts.
We are so proud of you! keep SOARing!
https://www.amazon.com/registries/custom/2F7REJROXQLZ2/guest-view
This week is American Education Week!
Thank you to all of the D161 teachers and staff for all that do you do for our students! Please take a moment this week to share a thank you to our teachers on the Padlet below.
https://padlet.com/acrawford22/yztnske9wal9selp?utm_campaign=added_post&utm_medium=desktop&utm_source=notifications
The Parker PTO is back once again with a brand-new spirit wear collection! Sale of the apparel starts today but only runs through November 20, so be sure to get your gear while it’s still here! All proceeds go to the Parker PTO to benefit students, staff and faculty. Visit https://sd161-parkerpto.square.site/ to order yours today!
Parker Junior High's online book fair is coming November 16-29! Keep your eyes out for more information, coming soon!
Congratulations Parker Falcons!
The following students will represent Parker Junior High School at the ILMEA Junior Band, Orchestra, Choir, and Jazz Band Virtual Festival masterclass on November 14, 2020. Congratulations! These students were selected based on their recorded auditions. Thank you to our band, choir, and orchestra teachers and parents for supporting our students.
Sofia Ceiley LoGalbo- Flute
Noelle Dolan- Viola
Ben Houston- Cello
Stella Hoyt-Choir
Joseph Klauk-Jazz Trumpet
Ruby Mikulski-Viola
Kamryn Nelson-Alto Saxophone
Mahal Reyes-Percussion
Matilyn Terrell-Jazz Trumpet
Charles Wachtel-Jazz Trumpet
Congratulations to the Girls Cross Country Team for coming in 1st place at sectionals: Annelise Latham, Adia Douglas, Maeve McGrory, Kiersten Thomas, Mia Caporale, Abby Mullin, Isla Thomson, and Matilyn Terrell.
Way to go to the Boys Cross Country Team for coming in 2nd place at Sectionals: Remy Bergeron, Ross Torian, Jovi Ratliff, Mason Kleinfelder, Jamir Ratlif, Tahj Scott, Ethan Jackson, Caden Dixon, Rory Paredes, & Jayden Banks. #ParkerProud
We are so proud of the PJH Cross Country team!
Best of luck at today's sectionals! Go Falcons!
Congratulations to PJH Falcons, Cesar Evans, Mia Caporale, and Ruby Mikulski! These wonderful 7th-grade students are among the top 10 finalists for the Kidzenship national flag design contest! The students were asked to 'design a flag that shows us your America' Their designs and descriptions are truly inspiring! Thank you to Ms. McKenna, Ms. O'Dwyer, and parents for supporting our students with this incredible accomplishment! Check out the designs and descriptions!
Congratulations to the Parker Cross Country Team for coming in 1st place at our Conference Meet Friday!
Next up is Sectionals, Thursday, 10/15/20. Wish us well! #ParkerProud
Congratulations to Parker's very own Ms. Linda O'Dwyer!
Ms. O'Dwyer is a winner of the annual John Morton Excellence in the teaching of Economics award sponsored by the Council for Economic Education. Ms. O'Dwyer will present on economics education along with other national award winners later this month.
We are so proud of you, Ms. O'Dwyer!
Way to go to the Parker Baseball Team on two wins in a row! Thursday we beat James Hart 14 -1 and Monday we triumphed over Memorial with a score of 8-0. Congratulations Team! #ParkerProud
Congratulations to the Parker XC Team and Coaches on their first meet! Our first place finishers for boys and girls were none other than Jamir and Mia. Way to SOAR Falcons! #ParkerProud
PJH graduate, Zachary Slaughter was featured in the Sun-Times for his new book, 'Boarded Up: Chicago Storefront Images'.
Check out the article below.
https://chicago.suntimes.com/news/2020/8/30/21406449/tour-chicgo-george-floyd-protests-photography
Tomorrow is the first day of school!
Parker Falcons, we can't wait to see you in class tomorrow! Classes begin at 8 am. Login to Canvas and start with your 'period 1' class on your Skyward schedule. Click on the meeting link to enter class.
See you soon!