Plano Middle School Weekly Update

December 14th - 18th is the final week of Semester 1. All classes will be bringing the first semester grading period to a close this week. Students be sure to complete and turn in all assignments and projects by the end of this week, (for some of you, don't forget to check the overdue lists in Schoology).

Classes will resume after the Winter Holiday on Thursday, January 7th starting at 8 am. Lets end Semester 1 with a great week and have some fun with Spirit Week.

Remote Learning schedule for ALL students Dec. 1 - Jan 19 here

Please have a look at the Remote Learning Schedule that will be in effect for Dec. 1st - Jan. 19th.

Attendance will be taken for all periods of the day. Students be sure to be attending your Zoom classes Tuesday through Friday. Parents not able to be home but wanting updates on if your student is logging in and attending Zoom classes? You can sign-up to receive Attendance Email Notifications through your PowerSchool Account! Here's How:

1. Parents: Log into PowerSchool using your login/password.

2. Click on "Email Notification". That will take you here:

3. Click to check the boxes for the attendance notifications you want to receive.

4. Select the frequency as well as any email addresses (beyond what is in PowerSchool) that you want notifications to go to.

5. Click on "Submit" at the bottom right corner of the page to save your choices.

6. You will now receive notifications for attendance.

Also, our district is is providing FREE breakfast and lunch to ALL CHILDREN in the community 18 and under. Elementary children will receive FREE meals when they are in-person in the schools, regardless of their eligibility for free, reduced, or full pay. All families are also eligible to pick up meals on Mondays and Thursdays between the hours of 8:30am -9:30am, 11:30am-12:30pm and 5pm-6pm, for all children in their household 18 and under!

Art supplies need to be returned for sanitization and use with Semester 2 Art classes.

Front Doors will be open from 8am-7pm December 14th - 18th with a table labelled for returns.
(Rulers, Sharpies, Watercolor Pencils and Brushes)

You may keep: leftover paper, pencils, erasers and regular colored pencils

Our Student Council members have arranged for a virtual spirit week they've named Dress-up Week. During your zoom classes you can show your spirit and be comfy while you're working hard! More information on Student Council can be found on their Instagram page as well: @PlanoMiddleSchoolSC

"The meaningful glances of an animal immediately raises it to a human category in our minds." - Mehmet Murat Ildan

Don't forget to log on to your Advisory at 1 pm every Monday!

Homework Club (via Zoom):

Join Homework Club in Schoology for info

8 am - 9 am

10 am- 12 am

Advisory:

1pm

Gaming Club (Beginner's Class):

Contact Mr. Oleksiak for info

2:30 pm - 4 pm

"You don't have to love cooking to cook, but you have to do more than love baking to bake. You have to bake out of love." - Tom Junod

Be sure to join your live Synchronous Class Zoom Sessions

8 - 8:55 Periods 1/2

9:00 - 9:55 Periods 3/4

10:00 - 10:55 Periods 5/6

11:00 - 11:55 Periods 7/8

Homework Club (via Zoom):

Join the Homework Club in Schoology for info

12 pm - 1 pm

Work on assignments, attend small group sessions, request individual time to work with a teacher

1 pm - 3 pm

"The library is like a candy store where everything is free." -Jaime Ford

Be sure to join your live Synchronous Class Zoom Sessions

8 - 8:55 Periods 1/2

9:00 - 9:55 Periods 3/4

10:00 - 10:55 Periods 5/6

11:00 - 11:55 Periods 7/8

Homework Club (via Zoom):

Join Homework Club in Schoology for info

1 pm - 2 pm

Work on assignments, attend small group sessions, request individual time to work with a teacher

1 pm - 3 pm

"Sweet is the memory of distant friends! Like the mellow rays of the departing sun, it falls tenderly, yet sadly, on the heart." -Washington Irving

Be sure to join your live Synchronous Class Zoom Sessions

8 - 8:55 Periods 1/2

9:00 - 9:55 Periods 3/4

10:00 - 10:55 Periods 5/6

11:00 - 11:55 Periods 7/8

Homework Club (via Zoom):

Join the Homework Club in Schoology for info

12 pm - 1 pm

Work on assignments, attend small group sessions, request individual time to work with a teacher

1 pm - 3 pm

"Fashion you can buy, but style you possess. The key to style is learning who you are, which takes years. There's no how-to road map to style. It's about self-expression and, above all, attitude." - Iris Apfel

Be sure to join your live Synchronous Class Zoom Sessions

8 - 8:55 Periods 1/2

9:00 - 9:55 Periods 3/4

10:00 - 10:55 Periods 5/6

11:00 - 11:55 Periods 7/8

Work on assignments, attend small group sessions, request individual time to work with a teacher

1 pm - 3 pm

Homework Club (via Zoom):

Join Homework Club in Schoology for info

1 pm - 2 pm

Gaming Club (Advanced Class):

Contact Mr. Oleksiak for info

2:30 pm - 4 pm

• Students do you need help from Student Services? here
• Create a plan for your week. Zoom times, Homework to-do list, etc..
• What gets scheduled gets done!
• Ask questions. Email teachers if you need help or clarification.
• Make every day a great day!
• Parents have you created a Schoology account? here
• Parents are you receiving email updates with your students grades? here

Email: PlanoMS@plano88.org
Website: plano88.org/o/pms
Phone: 630-552-3608
Twitter: @PlanoMSTigers