PJHS Parent Weekly

Hello PJHS Families,

We ended PJHS with our "Glow Dance" planned by our very own Ms. Staley and Student Council members. A big shout out to them for planning such a fun event for all! Also, a big shout-out to all staff and parents that volunteered their time to help out at the dance. It was much appreciated and helped make it a successful event for everyone!

Additionally, we ended this week celebrating "Red Ribbon Week" at PJHS. The students and staff had fun dressing up for the fun theme days.

Looking at next week, you should have received an email this past Friday about students being able to dress up on Wednesday October 29th for Halloween. Please read the information about the dress code guidelines for that day below.

Additionally, Wednesday, October 29th is also an early release day for students. Students will get dismissed at 1:40. (Lunch will be served that day).

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, October 30th. You should have gotten an opportunity to sign up with your child's teacher/s through the link . Please call the office with any questions regarding parent/teacher conferences.

There will be no school next Friday, October 31st for students.

Exciting news ahead for next week is that on Wednesday, October 28th we are welcoming a new member to the PJHS staff. Penny (Ms. McIntyre's dog) has been certified to officially be our therapy dog here at PJHS. Please read the information below and a letter from Ms. McIntyre that introduces Penny and the services she will provide here for PJHS.

Furthermore, if your child needs to do picture re-takes, that date is scheduled at PJHS for November 12th. Please call the front office if you have any questions.

We look forward to another great week ahead,

Thank you!

Please read this letter that introduces our New Therapy Dog, Penny!

Masks or face paint will not be allowed to be worn with any costume

NO accessories to costumes that display gore or violence (e.g. guns, axes, knives, etc.).

Please also have your child adhere to the dress code that is in the PJHS student handbook.

If your child does not want to dress up in costume on the day, he/she has the option of wearing orange, black, or anything related to Halloween. This is not mandatory that your child dresses up, it is at your discretion.

All Peotone family and friends are invited to attend the Chicago Wolves game on Sunday, November 9th as we support the PIC and PJHS choirs who will be singing in the stadium right before the game begins! Choir sings at 2:45pm. Puck drops at 3:00pm.

In order to sit in the Peotone section of the stadium (right behind our choirs!) you must order your tickets online here NO LATER THAN October 20th (firm deadline!). If you have a choir member, do not purchase them a ticket because choir members receive a free ticket.

Wear red, white and blue at the game since the afternoon will include time to honor Veterans -- or wear Peotone blue!

Please look over the student handbook for all policies and procedures for Peotone Junior High.

Please refer to the Chromebook policy for PJHS students. Please also try and remind your child to charge his/her Chromebook everyday to limit infractions of the policy.

Click below for the PTO linktree, which will be updated throughout the year with the latest information, fundraisers, and event details!

1. Spooky season is here!

There are so many great fall and Halloween events happening in and around Peotone over the next few weeks.

Come visit the PTO at the Peotone Trunk or Treat on Sunday 10/26 from 9am-2pm on Main Street near Cornerstone Coffee House.

2. Pancake Breakfast Planning Meeting

Our first planning session for the Pancake Breakfast will be on Monday, October 27th at 8pm - this will be a virtual-only meeting. We have so many ways you can get involved and help - whether it's prep/planning, making raffle baskets or volunteering the day of - this event literally "takes a village" to make happen.

Check out our linktree for the google meet link.

3. Parent-Teacher Conferences Luncheon

Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up - don't forget to grab your slot! Help the PTO show our teachers some love and treat them to a great luncheon. Check out our online store via our linktree!

4. Stay Connected with the PTO

Coming soon for the PTO is our annual car wash tickets with Tidal Wave Auto Spa and a new DoubleGood popcorn fundraiser. Stay connected to us to keep up-to-date on our these upcoming fundraisers and other event details!

https://linktr.ee/peotonepto

If you are dropping off any items for your child:

• The exterior door closest to the buzzer will be unlocked. You may enter using this door without needing to be buzzed in.
• There is a table set up on the right to place items being dropped off for your child. Please write their first and last name, and grade level on a sticky note and leave the item on the table.

If you are entering the building for any reason during the school day, you will need your ID to scan in through our Raptor system.

10/29-Common Plan Dismissal/Early Release @1:40 (students will have lunch)

10/29-Students May dress up in costumes, or in orange/black

10/30-Parent Teacher Conferences

10/31-NO SCHOOL

11/10-PTO Meeting at Peotone Elementary @6pm

11/12-PJHS Picture Retakes

11/17-Board of Education Meeting @ 6pm @PHS

11/24 to 11/28- Thanksgiving Break

Assistant Principal: Natalie Harden

Main Office: 708-258-3246

Location: 1 Blue Devil Dr., Peotone, IL 60468