The Weekly Update #4

It is amazing to think we have been in school for a month! Our Fall sports will be wrapping up this month and some of our Winter sports will soon host their tryouts. Clubs are actively running at Plum Grove, and that information can be found on our school website. If your child is interested in participating in a club you can reach out to the club sponsor directly.

If your child wishes to stay to watch one of the games hosted at Plum Grove, they will go from their 9th period class directly to the gym. If a student leaves the school they may only return to the game with an adult, and the adult must stay with them at the game. Students that are spectators will leave with the activity bus unless they have a ride home and can confirm this with the staff supervisor. All students must be picked up at the end of the game,.

If a student wishes to attend an away game as a spectator, they must have an adult with them at the game. Students may not be dropped off at away games, the adult will need to be able to stay the duration of the game with the student.

With the weather starting to change, now is a good time to make sure your student has an extra sweatshirt and pair of sweatpants that they can leave in their PE locker to wear on cooler days. For students with earlier PE times in the day, extra gym shoes is also a good idea as the ground is wet with dew and shoes and socks do get wet some days

Is your student missing a water bottle, sweatshirt, school supplies, or other items? Please have your student check our Lost and Found, which is located outside our Main Gym. Our Lost and Found is piling up with lost of unclaimed items. In two weeks, any unclaimed items will be donated to the Community Closet.

Our nurse would like to remind families that have not turned in their health exams and immunizations that they are due this month. Students must have their required immunizations into our nurse by October 15th. The State of Illinois requires that the Health Exam be taken within one year prior to the first day of school. Please visit the Health Service page for more information. You can email our nurse at talleye@ccsd15.net. Students that do not have their required health exams and immunizations will be unable to attend school starting on October 15th.

Boys Basketball registration is now open. All students that wish to try out must complete the registration and have a current physical on file. Tryouts will take place during the week of October 28th. If you would like your student to tryout please complete the registration form. The coaches for Boys Basketball are: Mr. Pike, Mr. Bruns, Mr. Vassos, and Mrs. Lucash

homework Center is after school on Tuesdays. This is for students who want a quiet place to complete homework. Students work independently with limited assistance available. This is not a club but a place for students to work after school before going home for the day. Students can be picked up or take the after school bus at 3:45.

As we prepare to welcome students to the new school year, I want to emphasize the importance of creating a focused learning environment for all students. To ensure that our classrooms are conducive to learning, the expectation is that cell phones must be kept powered-off or silenced and out-of-sight during the regular school day. Please review the student-parent handbook for additional details. By following these guidelines, we can create a positive and productive classroom community where students can fully engage in their education.

District 15 is hosting a mental health awareness program. Our district is combining the Mental Health presentation for parents with Ascension on October 15th.

Our staff is beginning to plan some activities for Veterans Day. We are reaching out to our community to see if there are any veterans that would be willing to be interviewed by some of our students. This interview would be recorded for our student body to watch during Veterans Day. We would also like to construct a Wall of Honor for the families members of our community that have served or are currently serving in the Armed Forces. If you would like to have your family member highlighted on the Wall of Honor we are asking the following:

• Send in a picture of your veteran
• Provide a brief description of the veteran that includes their name, the years they have served, the branch they served with and their rank.
• We would like to received those photos between October 22nd- 29th

We will display the Wall of Honor the first few weeks of November. The photos will be returned to the students after November 20th.

Save the date! The Plum Grove Middle School Halloween Bash is on Friday, October 25th from 6:30-8:00. There will be a DJ, photo booth, costume contest, basketball, crafts, snacks, and fun! More information and ticket sales ($5 per student) will be coming out in the next week.

We will also have a sign up for a variety of volunteer opportunities that night.

District 211 will be mailing out information to parents by October 1st to provide information for parents and students. They are in their final planning stages and will have more information coming out to families. The district has a website that will have all the necessary information you will need. Your 8th grade students will take a freshman placement test on Saturday, October 26th. This will take place at the high school. If you have questions about the testing or any other information about the transition please directly contact the high school. Mrs. Brand, our associate principal, that will work directly with our 8th grade families this year.

Our BPAC (Bilingual Advisory Committee) will host an event for parents of 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. This event will include a key note speaker and small group sessions for our District 15 parents. This event will take place on October 24th from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Make this year's PGMS memories last a lifetime with our personalized yearbooks! Each book includes TWO customizable pages for your unique touch. Don't miss out on this special opportunity to capture your school experience. Order before October 31 and enjoy a 10% discount! Full details on ordering are here!

Did you know? Regular school attendance boosts your child's social skills and friendships.
Tip: Encourage your child to participate in school clubs and activities. Strive for 9 or fewer absences this year!

Below are some key dates for families for the upcoming 2025-205 school year.

• October 7th-Boys Soccer PGMS 1 Vs TJMS; Girls Basketball PGMS1 vs. TJMS
• October 8th - Girls Basketball WRSMS vs. PGMS
• October 9th- Boys Soccer - WRSMS vs, PGMS; Girls Basketball CSMS vs PGMS1; Cross Country PGMS vs. WRSMS
• October 9th - School Board Meeting
• October 14th -Student Non-Attendance Indigenous Peoples Day
• October 15th -D15 Soccer Tournament
• October 15th- PTA Meeting @ 7:00 p.m.
• October 16th-D15 Cross Country Meeting, D15 Soccer Tournament

You can also access the official district calendar for all important dates on the district's website