Ahoy, mateys! Last night the stars were shining brightly as the audience set sail while the students of Parker Junior High took the stage in the musical production of 'The Lady Pirates of Captain Bree.' Prepare to be swept away by their musical talents, comedic timing, and choreography. Don't miss the boat – make your plans to see the show TODAY at 3pm.
⚓️🏴☠️ #ParkerPirates
Exciting news from the State National History Day Competition!
The 8th-grade performance team, comprised of Ezra Raftery, Zephyr Peters, Isaac Hernandez, Isabella Davies, and Ella Linde, (pictured above) secured 1st Place in State, earning them a spot in the National competition to be held this summer.
The 8th-grade exhibit board team, consisting of Julia Jenkins, Kayla Jones, Khristiana Faith Brown, Alle Orr, and Katelynn Woods, emerged as finalists.
Similarly, the 7th-grade exhibit board team, made up of Anna Sikkema, Sadie O'Keefe, Charlotte Aceves, Mikiya Rufus, and Addison Graham, also reached the finals. Congratulations to all of our competitors. You make us FALCON proud!
On Saturday, April 27, 2024, weather permitting, Flossmoor School District 161 will be applying an herbicide and a fertilizer to the district’s fields/grass areas. The products that will be used 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 fertilize all district lawns.
If you have any questions, please contact Scott Stachacz, Director of Buildings and Grounds, at (708) 647-7005.
Hip! Hip! Hooray! Three cheers for the scholastic all-stars at Parker Junior High.
Today members of the National History Day State qualifying team and participants of the Scholastic Bowl were treated to a pep rally through the hallways of PJH. Great job to everyone who joined in the fun.
Parker Junior High wishes Flossmoor Baseball and Softball a wonderful Opening Day.
We love to see the variety of activities our Falcons choose to explore. Drop your Falcon's favorite extra curricular activity in the comments below!
We love to see our students volunteering in the community and at school. Catch up on the news for this week by clicking the link to read the PJH newsletter!
https://www.smore.com/n/y92xd
Join in the Flossmoor School District 161 Spring Reading Challenge!
Pick up your BINGO BOARD from your home school library.
Happy Reading!
Don't forget to mark your calendars for Parker Junior High reading night scheduled for April 30, 2024, from 5-6:30 pm. See you there!
Good morning, Parker Junior High!
We were thrilled to have some of our Falcon Dads at school this morning to encourage our students as they begin the first day of testing. The full testing schedule can be found in this week's PJH newsletter. https://www.smore.com/n/18dx4
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.
https://www.smore.com/n/18dx4
Order your yearbook before it's too late!
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Welcome back, Parker Junior High. Click the link to catch up on all of your PJH-related news.
https://www.smore.com/n/18dx4
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.
https://www.smore.com/n/cbmuk
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
