Prairie Central CUSD #8

PCJH is collecting donations for actively deployed service members in the area. We currently plan to send boxes out to four local people, including the husband of the high school’s Mrs. Smith. Approved items lists are available in the library, the office, the Office Google Classroom, and on Facebook. Donated items must be at the school by the Tuesday before break! Packages will be put together and shipped out just after the Thanksgiving break. Let’s show our gratitude by recognizing these brave men and women by sending extra support this holiday season! Items for the Troops - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1opUkbYY3PRDs8Vicwc0v5wjJQmZmeB8-6x51v-t2BJU/edit?usp=sharing

Last week Primary East had their annual Halloween Parade and Trunk or Treat. We had a great turn out from the community, even with the cold temperatures and snow.

The PCJH Student Council is selling Buddy Poppies at lunch this week and will also be at Dave’s from 9-12 on Saturday, Veteran’s Day. Proceeds go to benefit the Veteran hospitals and disabled veterans. Please consider donating to this honorable organization and support our veterans. Want to know more? Check out the videos below to see the story behind the Buddy Poppies and how they help our veterans! The Impact of the "Buddy" Poppy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8MzZdF1CAs Behind the VFW "Buddy"® Poppy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BZDIwgH-wY A Short History of the Poppy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGCHk5_2skY

The Girls Basketball Bank of Pontiac Turkey Tip-Off is almost here! The tournament will take place Nov. 13, 14, 16, and 18! See details attached. Admission for the tournament will be $5-Adults, $3-Students/Senior Citizens, no season passes allowed. #GreatDayToBeAHawk

Pop-Tab Tuesday!!!! Bring in any and all pop-tabs to the Junior High every Tuesday and place them in the container of your choice. The teacher who accumulates the most weight in pop-tabs by the end of March will be slimed at an assembly in front of the student body! Proceeds from the pop-tab collection benefits Ronald McDonald House. Check out the videos below to see how pop-tabs make a difference! Pop Tabs: Power of One - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3OEWTAGVVE The Life of a Pop Tab - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5l3zcQD9-w

Thank you to the U of I Extension office and those who came out for our preschool Move It class! Stay tuned for more classes starting back up in March!

Calling all Superheroes! See the attached information for Literacy Night at PCJH!

Veteran’s Day is Saturday, and PCJH is hosting an assembly on Friday at 10:15. Because PCJH realizes that freedom is NOT free, we extend this heartfelt invitation to our local veterans. Anyone able to join us should arrive no later than 10:10. Please bring a photo ID. Thank you, and thank you for your service!

Congratulations to PCJH's Athlete of the Week, Adrianna Cutrell! Anna is a 14-year-old 8th grader from Chenoa, and is the daughter of Greg and Sharon Cutrell. Anna was nominated by Coach Gradberg, who wrote, "Anna has worked hard in learning her role as an undersized post player. She puts in time outside of practice to watch post players at the collegiate and professional levels. She asks questions and is coachable. Aside from her hard work, she is a comedic relief and always has something witty to say in response to her own performance or when the team is having a tough time on the court." Anna is also involved in Volleyball, Track, Choir, FFA, Peer Partners, and C.A.R.E.S Clowns at school, and she is very active outside of school with her church youth group and aspires to one day be in a position where she can make a difference as a coach, athletic trainer, and/or fitness and nutrition coach.

Congratulations to PCJH's Student of the Week, Huma Manha! Manha is a 13-year-old 8th grader from Chatsworth, and is the daughter of Jewel Luther and Afroza Sultana. Manha was nominated by Ms. McArdle, who wrote, "Manha works hard during science class and is always ready to share insightful thoughts during class discussions. She is quick to help any struggling classmates. She really works with those students and takes the time to explain concepts so that they can truly understand. Manha is a self taught artist and really enjoys that hobby outside of school. She would love to make a living doing something within the art realm but understands it may be easier to make a living as a software engineer or a doctor. Ms. McArdle knows Manha has the intelligence and the work ethic to be anything she puts her mind to!" Manha is also one of the Junior High Student Librarians.

Check out the link below to sign up and help out the PC Athletic Boosters to have concessions available at our home contests this winter and help raise money for our student athletes, thanks!! #GreatDayToBeAHawk https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080C4EABAA29A3FF2-45460559-pchs

Congratulations to PC FFA, NATIONAL CHAMPIONS in AG SALES!!! 🎉🙌🏻 Hannah Miller (3rd individual), Grace Lemenager, Ellie Drach, and Ellie Ellis.

Last Friday, the Junior High held their quarterly Hawk-I, in which eligible students were able to participate in fun and games for the last hour of the day, including painting pumpkins!

Vote for PC's Hudson Ault for The Pantagraph Football Player of the Week! https://pantagraph.com/sports/high-school/football/vote-for-the-pantagraph-playoffs-first-round-football-player-of-the-week/collection_c01c2940-777f-11ee-82bb-13c4140a09a5.html#8 #GreatDayToBeAHawk

Congratulations to PCHS staff Golden Huey winners, Mrs. Heins and Mrs. Sweet! #GreatDayToBeAHawk

Congratulations to PCHS Athletes of the Month, Bella Mekarski and Avery Elder! #GreatDayToBeAHawk

PC football will play Montini in the Round 2 playoff game at Prairie Central High School on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 2 PM. Gates will open for general public admission at 1 PM. IHSA Admission prices will be $6/person for all ages other than baby in arms. No passes allowed. Go Hawks!

Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Madelyn Wolf! Maddie is a 12-year-old 7th grader from Fairbury, and is the daughter of Mike & Nici Wolf. Maddie was nominated by Coach Razo, who writes, "Maddie does a great job in being a leader on the basketball court. She plays the top position on our press and is one of our primary ball handlers. She works hard in practices and on the court and always has a positive attitude." Maddie is also active in Student Council, FFA, softball, and band.

Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, Sophia Vilchis! Sophia is a 13-year-old 8th grader from Chatsworth, and is the daughter of Miriam and Antonio. Sophia was nominated by Mrs. Markley, who writes, "Sophia is a leader in my 8th grade math class. She has always been an excellent math student, but this year she has shown incredible gains when writing an explanation to a math problem. She has great reasoning skills, and I can count on her to help guide her peers through tough math challenges. I enjoy having Sophia in class and appreciate her leadership skills and strong math sense!" Sophia participates in choir and is on the basketball team.

PC football will play Montini at 2pm Saturday, Nov. 4 at Prairie Central High School for Round 2 of IHSA Playoffs! #GreatDayToBeAHawk