Good morning Panthers,
Below is the link to sign up for PBL's weekly FREE food program. Please make sure to contact Melissa Robbins (217-379-9202) if you have any questions.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uos9dZ044cy6RfWjUNI6MOdMnlVuR36d7njIGaT-7sQ/edit?usp=sharing
PBL JH Yearbook order forms are due on Friday, April 16th. If you need a yearbook order form, please see Miss Bruens in the Library at PBL JH. You also have until April 30th to order online with code 55270B www.inter-state.com/yearbook.
The PBL JH Spring Book Fair is here. We are open until 3pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday this week, & on Monday next week. We accept cash, check, & major credit cards. Or you can go to our book fair web page at: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/paxtonbuckleylodajrhs1
PBL JH: In 4th Qtr. Science classes all students are taking Project Lead The Way courses. In 6th grade students are taking Computer Science for Innovators & Makers, in 7th grade students are taking Design & Modeling, & in 8th grade students are taking Medical Detectives.
PBL JH Spring Book Fair will be open Monday, April 12th - Monday, April 19th in the Library. Students will have scheduled class visits to preview the book fair. For more information about our book fair & shopping online visit: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/paxtonbuckleylodajrhs1
Happy Friday Panthers,
Food pick up will be back to normal operations on Monday, April 12. Please contact Melissa Robbins (217-379-9202) if you have any questions.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uos9dZ044cy6RfWjUNI6MOdMnlVuR36d7njIGaT-7sQ/edit?usp=sharing
8th grade students at PBL JH had another visit from PBL High School today. This year we are partnering with PBL HS in a program called Connections. Today Mrs. Turner & Mrs. Duley met with 8th grade students to discuss academic expectations for their upcoming freshman year.
The junior high track team held its first home meet of the season tonight against Cissna Park and Iroquois West. The 7th and 8th grade girls teams won, the 8th grade boys team won, and the 7th grade boys team placed second. Great job Panthers!
The girls’ basketball games against Milford have been canceled. No practice or pictures tonight.
This week is National Assistant Principals Week. PBL Junior High School would like to thank and recognize Mr. Lawler for all his hardwork and dedication to our students, staff, and families. #APWeek21
Good evening Panthers,
We hope everyone has enjoyed their Spring Break so far. A reminder that food pick up will resume on Tuesday, April 6. Please follow the link below for more information.
Enjoy the last few days of break!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uos9dZ044cy6RfWjUNI6MOdMnlVuR36d7njIGaT-7sQ/edit?usp=sharing
8th grade students had visit from PBL High School students today. This year we are partnering with PBL HS in a program called Connections. Each Friday our 8th graders have a visit from PBL HS to cover a variety of items as our 8th graders prepare for their transition to PBL HS.
Due to PBL's spring break from March 29-April 5, there will not be food pick up next week. The food pick up program will resume on Tuesday, April 6.
6th Grade Science students in Computer Science for Innovators & Makers had a visitor from John Deere. Eric Crawford is a Senior Software Developer at John Deere in Champaign, IL. In this new Project Lead The Way (PLTW) course we are partnering with John Deere & Mr. Crawford.
Happy Friday Panthers!
Use the link below for more information about PBL's FREE food pickup program. Please contact Melissa Robbins (217-379-9202) if you have any questions.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uos9dZ044cy6RfWjUNI6MOdMnlVuR36d7njIGaT-7sQ/edit?usp=sharing
Next week, PBL Choral Boosters will be hosting a spirit week at PBL Junior High School to support Music In Our Schools Month. We encourage everyone to join in the fun and participate, students and staff alike!
Congratulations to the PBL JH Scholastic Bowl Team. They have been competing in the Spring COVID Challenge. This competition has 43 teams from 13 different states. The PBL JH Scholastic Bowl Team placed 10th overall and 4th in Illinois. Way to go Panthers!
The Illinois 5Essential Survey is currently open for PBL JH parents to take. We would love to hear from parents on how our school is performing. Click on the following link to provide your valued and essential input: https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent
Happy Friday Panthers!
See the link below for more information on PBL's FREE food program. Please contact Melissa Robbins at 217-379-9202 if you have any questions.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uos9dZ044cy6RfWjUNI6MOdMnlVuR36d7njIGaT-7sQ/edit?usp=sharing
PBL JH wants to recognize & thank Staff Sergeant Michael Callahan for his service in the Illinois Army National Guard. Mr. Callahan teaches 8th Grade Social Studies & is currently on active duty as part of the Illinois Covid-19 response. Thank you for your service Mr. Callahan.
