D88 offers 3 ways to help subsidize the tight food budget...today, Thursday, at Plano schools from 11:30-12:30 & 5-6 PM (no evening at Cent). Friday evening at the Bus Barn and Saturday morning at Plano High School. Check the district website or your email for more info. Wowza, lots of chances to save money!
Pop Up Food Pantry at Plano High School Saturday, April 17th, from 10AM-Noon. Free for all Plano families, run by PHS football team members and sponsored by Plano School District, Aurora Food Pantry, Calvary Church of Naperville and Aurora Public Library. See you there!
STUDENT VACCINATION CLINIC FOR PLANO HIGH SCHOOL
(ages 16+)
Plano High School Parents/Guardians,
Yorkville CUSD 115 will be holding a vaccination clinic this Thursday, April 15th from 3:30-8pm at Yorkville High School and is offering this opportunity to our Plano students. If your high school student is eligible (16 years old) they can receive the first dose of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine at the upcoming District 115 vaccination event. Eligibility is based on your child being a student registered at Plano High School who is age 16 or older (as of April 15, 2021).
Please check your email for forms and full details (letter)
Don't forget about me...I'm your FREE meal package available for pick-up at Centennial, EGJ, Middle & High Schools today, Monday, between 11:30-12:30 PM & 5-6 PM (no evening meals at Cent). I miss you and hope you come by to take me home!
PHS Students: No Zoom nor in person Class tomorrow, but you must report to Schoology
Just a reminder that all Juniors will be taking the SAT at PHS tomorrow, Tuesday, April 13th. Juniors cannot be late to school tomorrow and all Juniors are required to test. The SAT is a graduation requirement in the state of Illinois.
All freshmen, sophomores, and seniors will be working on Schoology assignments from home. There will be no Zoom or in person classes tomorrow, April 13th.
The Plano High School music and theatre departments proudly present a
virtual production of Disney's Little Mermaid! We have 60 students in
grades 4-12 who are participating in our show. We are so incredibly
proud of our students and what they have accomplished this year!
Tickets are $5 per streaming device. Dates for the virtual production
are Saturday, April 17th at 7pm and Sunday, April 18th at 7pm. Please
visit www.showtix4u.com and search Plano to purchase your tickets today!
The weather looks a little gray, but kids still want to eat today! Stop by Cent, EGJ, MS & HS from 8:30-9:30 AM, 11:30-12:30 & 5-6 PM today, Thursday. No pick-ups at all at PH Miller thru the end of the year, due to construction at the building, but all others are ready for you!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT THE SAT TEST FOR JUNIORS AT PHS
We wanted to provide some specifics for the SAT test on Tuesday, April 13th. This test will take place at Plano High School and all Juniors will be in attendance. The SAT is a graduation requirement in the state of Illinois. All juniors are required to test at Plano High School on April 13th.
It is critical that students are at PHS by 7:30am on Tuesday, April 13th. If students are late for the test then they will be sent home. We cannot let any students in the testing room once the test has started. Students’ testing locations will be displayed around the school on the day of the test. If your student is in person, they will see their testing location posted on Friday, April 9th. Please make sure your child gets a good night's sleep as well as has breakfast to help them have a more successful testing experience. We encourage students to dress in layers in order to be comfortable on the day of the test. Some classrooms are colder than others, so please make sure your student is prepared. (see email for additional details)
Plano High School is proud to present Prom 2021 “Senior Celebration”. We are excited to provide this opportunity to celebrate the PHS Senior Class of 2021. All Seniors are invited to attend.
Please see your email more details.
PLANO HIGH SCHOOL 4-DAY RETURN TO IN PERSON LEARNING
(please see your email)
Upon returning to school after Spring Break we will be in person four (4) days a week. All A, B & D students will be in-person Tuesday through Friday. Monday will remain a remote day for all students and the school day times have not changed (7:40am - 12:20pm).
(español)
Al regresar a la escuela después de las vacaciones de primavera estaremos en persona cuatro (4) días a la semana. Todos los estudiantes A, B y D estarán en persona de martes a viernes. El lunes seguirá siendo un día remoto para todos los estudiantes y los horarios de la jornada escolar no han cambiado (7:40am - 12:20pm).
Plano High School Picture Day
March 23-25, 2021
On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday March 23, 24, 25 and 26, Lifetouch will be at PHS to take what would have been our Fall Pictures. ALL students will need to have their photo taken for their ID and yearbook, during PE / Health / Driver’s Ed class, including seniors.
The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, March 23 - 7:40-12:20 - “A” Track students in their “A” day classes
12:30-2:45 - “C” Track students last names A-K
Wednesday, March 24 - 7:40 -12:20 - “B” Track students in their “A” day classes
12:30-2:45 - “C” track students last names L-Z
Thursday, March 25 - 7:40 -12:20 - “A” track students in their “B” day classes
12:30-2:45 - “C” track students last names A-K
Friday, March 26 - 7:40 - 12:20 - “B” Track students in their “B” day classes
12:30-2:45 - “C” Track students last names L-Z
Remote IVVC students can come to the high school (through main office) during their scheduled IVVC time.
Students that don’t have PE / Health / Drivers Ed - go to Gym during WIN
34 FREE Meals for all students 18 & under next week. Drive-thru and pick-up an 8 day pack (16 meals) on Monday, March 22nd & a 9-day pack (18 meals) on Thursday, March 25th. Check your email or www.plano88.org for more information.
The weekend weather looks dreamy, kids will be playing outside and they will get hungry! Stock up on FREE snacks from District 88. Stop by all schools from 11:30-12:30 or 5-6 PM today, Thursday, and grab a bag of goodies! (No evening meals at Cent). Also, plan ahead...next Monday and Thursday will be 8 & 9 day meal packs to cover the break. Yahoo!
Uh, oh, looks like snow! Stop by early to pick up your FREE meals. 8:30-9:30 AM, 11:30-12:30 & 5-6 PM today, Monday (No evening meals at Centennial) Get your kids some snacks for Remote Monday!
Middle & High School Parents,
Please check your Email and the district website for important information about Plano Middle & High School students moving to 4-day per week in-person learning starting after Spring Break. There is some great information and important deadlines mentioned in the Email, especially for students who are fully remote at this time. Contact your child's school with any questions.
Hey High School Seniors...You Can Rock the FAFSA! College bound students need to fill out the FAFSA online at fafsa.gov . Don't miss out on money for college!
Military, trade/union, workforce (not college bound) students must complete the waiver. Check out these fliers: https://5il.co/ql7v https://5il.co/ql7w for more info how you can register for a free workshop so you can complete the FAFSA in record time! Check with your Plano High School counselors for more info! https://5il.co/ql7x
ATTENTION PLANO HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS OF EL STUDENTS
You received a letter last week regarding the requirement for your child to complete ACCESS testing as an English Language Learner at Plano High School. The Illinois State Board of Education is delaying this exam until further notice. As a result, you may disregard the testing schedule for the weeks of March 16th through March 26th outlined in the previous message, and your child will attend all classes according to their typical schedule during this time.
We will communicate any updates to the testing plan when we get additional information from the State.
Please let Mr. Denny know if you have any questions.
We miss you! Help support the FREE meals program today, Thursday. Drive-thru meals from 8:30-9:30, 11:30-12:30 or 5-6 PM (no evening meals at Cent). All kids 18 & under eat for free! Whee!!
Don't forget to pick up FREE meals at all Plano schools today from 11:30-12:30 & 5-6 PM today, Monday (no evening meals at Centennial.) Everyone is invited. All kids 18 & under can get free meals. It's like money in the bank!
What is the Summer Extension Program?
Plano School District #88 has developed a Summer Extension Program (SEP) to leverage the month of June to assist our teachers in solidifying identified essential skills at grades 1st through 8th and in ensuring attainment of credit grades 9-12. Please note this program is not offered for current preschool or kindergarten students.
ELIGIBLE & INVITED STUDENTS
On March 2nd, our first round of invitations for participation were sent to students meeting eligibility criteria. Students invited within the first round of invitations are required to register as directed within their invitation letter no later than March 10th.
Multiple students in your Household?
All invited, eligible students will have a form in their Powerschool Parent account called “Summer Extension Program 2021”. ONLY students who have been invited based on the eligibility criteria will have access to this form. In Powerschool, locate “Forms” in the left navigation. For students in your household that are invited to participate, the “Summer Extension Program 2021” form will be available and must be recorded for your student in Powerschool no later than March 10th.
ALL OTHER STUDENTS
As seats become available additional students will be invited to fill vacant seats based on our eligibility criteria.
If your student is a 1st through 6th grader and has not received an invitation to participate, you may request to be added to our wait list by contacting Faith Skinner at fskinner@plano88.org.
If your student is a 7th through 12th grader and has not received an invitation to participate, you may request to be added to our wait list by contacting Brett Spratley at bspratley@plano88.org.
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¿Qué es el Programa de Extensión de Verano?
El CUSD #88 de Plano ha desarrollado un Programa de Extensión de Verano (SEP) para aprovechar el mes de junio para ayudar a nuestros maestros a solidificar las habilidades esenciales identificadas en los grados 1 a 8 y para asegurar la obtención de créditos en los grados 9 a 12. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que este programa no se ofrece a los estudiantes actuales de preescolar o kinder.
ESTUDIANTES ELEGIBLES E INVITADOS
El 2 de marzo se envió la primera ronda de invitaciones para participar a los estudiantes que cumplían los criterios de elegibilidad. Los estudiantes invitados en la primera ronda de invitaciones deben inscribirse como se indica en su carta de invitación a más tardar el 10 de marzo.
¿Hay varios estudiantes en su casa?
Todos los estudiantes invitados que reúnan los requisitos tendrán un formulario en su cuenta de Powerschool Parent llamado "Summer Extension Program 2021". SÓLO los estudiantes que han sido invitados en base a los criterios de elegibilidad tendrán acceso a este formulario. En Powerschool, localice "Formularios" en la navegación de la izquierda. Para los estudiantes en su hogar que son invitados a participar, el formulario "Summer Extension Program 2021" estará disponible y debe ser registrado para su estudiante en Powerschool a más tardar el 10 de marzo.
TODOS LOS DEMÁS ESTUDIANTES
A medida que haya plazas disponibles, se invitará a otros estudiantes a ocupar las plazas vacantes en función de nuestros criterios de elegibilidad.
Si su estudiante es un estudiante de 1er a 6to grado y no ha recibido una invitación para participar, usted puede solicitar ser agregado a nuestra lista de espera contactando a Faith Skinner en fskinner@plano88.org. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que este programa no se ofrece a los estudiantes actuales de preescolar o kinder.
Si su estudiante está entre el 7º y el 12º grado y no ha recibido una invitación para participar, puede solicitar que se le añada a nuestra lista de espera poniéndose en contacto con Brett Spratley en bspratley@plano88.org
