Principal's Update
Dear PBL JH Families:
1. Teacher Appreciation Week: This week is Teacher Appreciation Week in our school and schools across the nation. If you have a teacher or staff member you would like to thank this week you can click on the link below, fill in the Google Form, and we will deliver the good news.
On our website we have added a link where anyone can submit a recognition form for any faculty or staff member at PBL Junior High School. The form has you list your information like your name, the reason you are submitting the nomination, and your connection to the junior high. After the nomination is complete we can share the good news with the faculty or staff member. Any compliments you can send our way to share with our faculty and staff is much appreciated.
PBL Junior High School Recognition Form
2. Teacher Appreciation Parent Cookout: We want to show our appreciation by having a cookout during the lunch hour for PBL Jr. High Staff. If you sign-up, please bring your items the day and time of the cookout, so they are fresh. The cookout is going to be held on Tuesday, May 7th from 12:20-1:00pm and will be located at the North Entrance outside where the gym and unit office is located. For any questions, please contact Julie Foster (618) 304-4092. Click on the following link for information and items needed on SignUpGenius: Cookout
3. School Climate Survey: On Wednesday, May 15th our 6th-8th grade students will be taking our School Climate Survey. This end of the year survey allows our students to provide us with their final reflections on the school year. Students will be taking this survey in their Advisory classes on their Chromebooks.
4. Parent Climate Survey: The following is a parent survey with 11 questions on school climate items at PBL Junior High School. School climate refers to the quality and character of school life. It is based on patterns of school life experiences and reflects norms, goals, values and more of a school. Thank you for taking the time to provide your input. PBL JH - Parent School Climate Survey.
5. PBL 8th Grade IGNITE: On Friday, May 17th our junior high will be hosting 8th Grade IGNITE. IGNITE is an all day “hands on” trades event for all 8th grade students. For this year we will have 8th graders from PBL JH and 8th graders from GCMS Middle School join together for a day of exploring the different trades. More information to come…
6. 8th Grade Dance: The PBL JH 8th Grade Dance will take place on Saturday, May 11th from 7:00pm-9:30pm in the Commons Area To Dance the Night Away on the Red Carpet in Hollywood.. We are pre-selling tickets for 6th and 7th grade students during lunch all this week for $5. 6th and 7th grade students can also buy tickets at the door for $6. 8th grade students have free admission and were given a special invite last week. We will have a DJ, concessions for sale, pictures for sale, raffled items and more. Here is a link to the 8th Grade Dance Expectations & Details we are covering with students.
The 8th Grade Dance is being hosted and sponsored by the Class of 2028. All proceeds will go to the Class of 2028 and their fundraising efforts. Stay connected to the Class of 2028 and more at the Class of 2028 Parent Group - Facebook.
At this time we are asking for voluntary donations to be made for the 8th Grade Dance. The Class of 2028 has created a sign up list for items needed: 8th Grade Dance Items to Donate for Concessions Sign Up. If you would like to make a voluntary donation you can purchase the needed items and drop them off at the junior high main office. The group is also taking cash or check donations to buy needed items for the dance. Cash or check donations can also be dropped off at the junior high main office. Checks should be made out to the Class of 2028. The Class of 2028 is also looking for help and assistance with supervising and working areas at the dance that parents can sign up for with the following link: 8th Grade Dance Volunteer Sign Up. Any help you can give the parents helping to organize the 8th grade dance is appreciated.
Yours in Education,
Joshua M. Didier, Principal
PBL Junior High School
217-379-9202
jdidier@pblpanthers.org
