This week PHS features Ms. Amanda Skinner
PHS Sculpture students explored with wire sculpting this week. See two good examples down below!
PHS Craft students are exploring penmanship and Calligraphy this week. They are actually using Calligraphy pens!
The Intro to Ag classes today did a quick measuring activity to see how many hands tall they would be if they were a horse. They measured and did the math in under 10 minutes! We had a lot of ponies in class today according to the calculations.
Mrs. Schmitz’s class had fun playing math games this afternoon.
January 11, 2021, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information:
Superintendent Letter https://5il.co/ohi1
Just a reminder from Lincoln School that report cards go home today!
This week PHS features Mrs. Stacy Smedley!
PJHS Tutoring is Back!
Parents,
Please help us out and make sure your Lincoln student is bringing a mask from home to wear at school. We don't mind sharing on occasion but we are going through masks like crazy for those who forget theirs at home. Thank you
Congrats Ryan Foster for being selected as a November SOM. He was absent the day of the original picture, but we wanted to let him know that we are proud of him! Way to go!
Mrs. Crawford’s class learned about adjectives today and described a few of our classmates using some adjectives that fit them!
Parents and Guardians: Great news! The federal government has extended the Free Meals for Kids program for the entire school year. All students, regardless of economic status, will receive a free breakfast and/or lunch during the 2nd semester. Please see the attached note and USDA press release for more information.
School Lunch Program Note https://5il.co/o9on
https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/10/09/trump-administration-extends-free-meals-kids-entire-school-year
Hello PJHS Students! Looking forward to having you back in 2021! A few reminders to get started on the right foot: 1. Be sure your device is CHARGED! 2. Be sure you have a MASK. It is getting more difficult for us to provide masks daily. 3. Bring a WATER BOTTLE. Again, providing cups daily is becoming more difficult. 4. Bring your positive attitude and be ready to work! See you on MONDAY the 4th!
Please read the latest update to the Transition (Back to School) Plan and the letter from the Superintendent thoroughly. Changes are highlighted in yellow for your convenience.
Superintendent Schedule Letter https://5il.co/o6eh
Updated Transition Plan https://5il.co/o6ei
Please use the link provided below if you wish to listen to the 12.21.2020 Regular Board Meeting. The Meeting will start at 6:30p.m. Please direct any questions to bheinrich@panaschools.com before the meeting, if possible.
Live Feed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kmN38s1Fd0
How do you hold the annual all school sing along during a pandemic? Google Meeting style, that’s how! Our remote learners were able to join in and the teachers projected on the smart boards for the in-person learners as Mrs. Tynan led us all in an amazing music extravaganza. It was so sweet to stand in the halls and listen to all the little voices singing throughout the building!!!
Mrs. King’s class, with the help of Miss Hannekamp, completed a STEM project constructing a parachute for Santa due to his sleigh being broken down. Students had to hit a target to complete their task. Lots of test flights and adjustments were made.
PHS students had an unexpected visitor greet them this morning for their last day of Finals!
Happy Holidays from the Pana JH and HS Music Department! Pictured are the Junior High Band and Choir who are featured in our *Stay at Home" For The Holidays Music Showcase. Click on this link to enjoy their and the High School musicians' performances: https://youtu.be/5WGt9zm5kBE
Happiest of Holidays to you all from Ms. Armour and Mrs. Chase!
CONGRATULATIONS to PHS Senior Boone Elledge for being selected as a participant in the Illinois Music Educators Association All State Future Music ' Seminar! A well-deserved honor!
Some photos from from Mrs. Crawford’s class after our school wide PBIS celebration!
Happy Holidays from the PHS Art Students!
Mrs. Schmitz’s class made snowflakes with marshmallows and toothpicks for our PBIS celebration!
Mrs. Schmitz’s class had fun solving problems and secret codes today during our Christmas Challenge Escape Room. We used mini flashlights, listened to Christmas music, and worked as teams to complete each challenge. There were lots of prizes, laughs, and smiles!
Lincoln School is spreading Christmas Cheer to our community.
Lincoln students sent 40 student created crafts to the local Senior Citizen Center & delivered 180 ornaments and hand written Christmas cards to local nursing homes and extended care facilities.
PJHS Students
Don't forget to dress like an elf tomorrow as 'Twas the Week Before Christmas Break continues!
We made hot chocolate today in Mrs. Crawford’s class! We even melted a Hershey bar to make it extra chocolatey. 😃 🍫 ☕️
We made hot chocolate today in Mrs. Crawford’s class! We even melted a Hershey bar to make it extra chocolatey. 😃 🍫 ☕️
Lots of Christmas Cheer at PHS!
3rd grade at Lincoln Elementary had fun practicing math facts in Mrs. King's class called "DRESS THE TEACHER"
Christmas crafts in first grade require getting messy...and that’s the BEST part! Mrs. Crawford’s class had fun making some mistletoes today!
English 4 prepared for their semester exam today with a little Quizizz game.
FYI...
Mrs. Schmitz’s class carefully put their letters in Santa’s bag today. They have been working hard this year and can’t wait to see their letters printed in the Pana newspaper!
FYI
Attention Staff, Parents, and Students:
Lumen has increased its security measures and now ALL users are required to change their original password. The change took effect this morning, December 15th.
When you login to Lumen using your existing password, a pop-up screen will prompt you to create a new password.
You MUST have:
8 characters
At least ONE capital letter
At least ONE special character (! @ # $ % ^ & * )
Thank you for your help and understanding in keeping accounts secure.
FYI...
PJHS Students!
'Twas the Week Before Christmas Break continues tomorrow with hot chocolate in the morning. Stay comfy all day by wearing your Christmas PJ's.
PJHS Students!
'Twas the Week Before Christmas Break continues tomorrow with hot chocolate in the morning. Stay comfy all day by wearing your Christmas PJ's.
December 14, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
Superintendent Letter 1 https://5il.co/nvzi
Superintendent Letter 2 https://5il.co/nvzj
FYI...
Parents, Guardians and Students:
Please see the following for in-person instruction on Wednesday, December 16th.
In Peron Wednesday https://5il.co/nvy9
December 11, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
Superintendent Letter 1 https://5il.co/ntxv
Superintendent Letter 2 https://5il.co/ntxw
After a video and science lesson on tendons that taught about how the soft tissues connects muscles to bones., students in Mrs. Maxedon's class completed a stem project and made robotic fingers that simulated movement.
This week PHS features Mrs. Cheryl Foster!
All PHS Art Classes created a Winter or Holiday drawing of their choice.
Tis the season to be Jolly. ❄⛄🎅
Congrats to recent Wall of Famers: Cassidy Wafford, Adnan Ademi, Avery Cushing, and Lilly Rochkes. Congrats also to November SOMs: Lillian Bauer, Evan Nichols-Green, Lilly Rochkes, Liberty Law, Seth Horton, and Ryan Foster (not pictured). PJHS is proud of you!
Is it December 10th? PJHS students are enjoying some fresh air!
December 10, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
Superintendent Letter https://5il.co/ns1g
Important information from the Illinois Secretary of State concerning Drivers License facilities and closures until January 4th, 2021.
Student Council is hosting a Christmas Raffle! Tickets on sale during lunch hours and before school.
How do you know when a student has mastered a skill? When they can teach it to their classmates! Congratulations to Iris Budds on being able to explain fact families to your classmates! Mrs. Schmitz is so proud of how hard her students are working.
Lincoln School had a belated celebration for our support staff to show appreciation for all they do, especially in these unprecedented times. We are so appreciative of the many hats they wear in a day and showed gratitude with a grab and go breakfast bar complete with coffee, hot chocolate, muffins and donuts. We were able to add cookies to our table for an afternoon snack as well. Cookies were provided by the Pana Schools Foundation for belated American Education week as well. A great big thank you to the PSF from all of us at Lincoln Elementary.
December 9, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
Superintendent Letter 1 https://5il.co/nq69
Superintendent Letter 2 https://5il.co/nq6a
Superintendent Letter 3 https://5il.co/nq6b
PJHS Art Students are painting cardstock and ceramic ornaments! These should be coming home soon in time for the holidays. Some are going to a local nursing home.
Currently, Illini Grad Sales is presenting a deal for class rings, jackets, or Senior Graduation packages.
December 7, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
Superintendent Letter 1 https://5il.co/nnwj
Superintendent Letter 2 https://5il.co/nnwi
Superintendent Letter 3 https://5il.co/nnwh
PHS Final Exam Schedule
What exactly does a Population Pyramid tell us about a country’s population? Ask a PHS Biology student!
December 4, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
Superintendent Letter 1 https://5il.co/nm44
We wish Mr. Higgins the very best as he pursues a new path starting in January. PJHS was lucky to have you, and we know you’ll do GREAT things in your new role! You will be missed!
Merry Grinchmas from Mrs. Schmitz’s Class!
Horticulture Update: We are sold out to Aloe but still have some little spider plants available.
And to finish off the week in Zoology & Botany...
Earthworm dissections!
This week PHS features Mr. Jason Storm!
December 3, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
Superintendent Letter 1 https://5il.co/nklx
Superintendent Letter 2 https://5il.co/nkly
Check out Mrs. King's Balloons on Broadway Parade. Her class did an amazing job!
https://youtu.be/XW4e-c6NE0I
Today was the first day our students got to try out the new driving simulator in Mr. Lipe's drivers ed class. I think they loved it and it created another learning experience for the kids!
More creative work by 3rd & 4th graders. There were so many great pictures created.
Ms. Hahnenkamp challenged 3rd & 4th graders to create a picture around a circle that she provided in a google drawing. 👀 at the creative ideas they came up with.
When everyone is the class passes the Constitution exam- you celebrate!
The horticulture class is hoping to make some room in the greenhouse by selling a few plants. They would like $5 for the larger Aloe and $2 for the smaller ones. The small spider plants are $1 each. Email Mrs. Perry at eperry@panaschools.com to place an order and arrange for pick up.
December 2, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
Superintendent Letter 1 https://5il.co/nijw
Superintendent Letter 2 https://5il.co/nijv
December 1, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
Superintendent Letter https://5il.co/nhav
Mrs. Schmitz’s Class is having fun playing games to learn their subtraction facts.
And today in ZooBot, squid!
Who is ready for badminton??? Getting ready to start badminton season.
Just a reminder that LINCOLN school Picture Retakes aretomorrow Tuesday December 1st.
PHS Picture Retakes are THIS Friday, December 4th. Order forms can be found in the main office. Remote Learner photos will be taken from 2:45-3:30pm.
Now this is how you come back from Remote Learning! ZooBot and A&P are starting on some dissection action...
PJHS Picture Retake Day is Monday the 7th!
LINCOLN school Picture Retakes will be on Tuesday December 1st.
November 24, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
Superintendent Letter https://5il.co/nc8c
The sixth grade students did a great job decorating the door to celebrate Thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving!
November 24, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
Superintendent Letter https://5il.co/nbvc
Superintendent Letter https://5il.co/nbvd
November 19, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
Superintendent Letter 1 https://5il.co/narq
Superintendent Letter 2 https://5il.co/narr
Thank you parents, guardians, siblings, and family support for all that you do to in supporting students during this time. We THANK YOU!
Congrats to Pana Junior High School's 6th Grade Team for their shoutout in a greater Chicagoland resource for parents and students during remote learning! If you haven't seen the amazing compilation of resources, be sure to check out their page on our website!
https://sites.google.com/panaschools.com/pjhs6thgrade/home
This week PHS features Mrs. Anna Patton!
Ms. Hahnenkamp wants to remind Washington and Lincoln Learners to be good digital citizens. Teachers are here to help YOU . Just give us a call. Check out these reminders.
Parents please watch this Tech Toolkit for Families and Guardians Video Series to learn more about the technology your child is learning. Remember call your child's school if you need help.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP7Bvyb3ap44Mll5eZ8RqY9VtuELuJ4eT
Students: How can you make the BEST out of remote learning? Check out these tips and remember: teachers and staff are here for YOU! Email your teachers with questions. Email askinner@panaschools.com for any tech issues. We are HERE for you!
November 19, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
Superintendent Letter https://5il.co/n8dv
We are celebrating American Education Week at Lincoln Elementary! Friday 11/20/20 is COLLEGE DAY. We will celebrate by wearing our Favorite College Jersey or Gear, or any Pana Panther gear. Remote Learners can participate by sending pictures to kmillburg@panaschools.com to be posted at a later date. Additionally, you will receive a link of the High School Choir singing the school song. Look for this to be posted in your teacher’s google classroom and have fun singing along!
Tonight is "Family Reading Night" (11/19/20). This google slide presentation will take you to some of the great books on Epic that you could read with a family member or by yourself. Remember to share your "Family Reading Night" pictures with us by sending them to kmillburg@panaschools.com. HAPPY READING!!!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRYi_jL1_02twRdE_aM_qMyYnmik4mj2jJsrfLwNuoNzdiGwHnqAnK2khIA_TFGB0CLROjPEKmdWGG-/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=3000
Just a reminder that the entire district is on remote learning starting today 11/19/20. In-person learning will resume on November 30th.
Mrs. King became the winner of our 5th Gratitude Give-Away item today by playing 11 @ 11. She was the 11th "caller" with the correct answer to the 11:00 trivia question. She is now the proud owner of an Alexa Echo Dot!
PJHS StuCo and the office team combined efforts to celebrate all staff for American Education Week. We recognize teachers, paras, cafeteria staff, and custodians and what they do for our school and our kids daily. The window flyers are just a small token of appreciation!
We are celebrating American Education Week at Lincoln Elementary! Thursday 11/19/20 is FAMILY READING NIGHT. We will celebrate by dressing like our favorite book character. Remote Learners can participate by sending pictures to kmillburg@panaschools.com to be posted at a later date. We’d also love pictures of families reading together. Additionally, you will receive a Kahoot link to play a game of book trivia. Look for this to be posted in your teacher’s google classroom!
We are sharing our favorite books to promote "Family Reading Night" on 11/19/20. Enjoy these book reviews from some of the Lincoln Staff and be sure to let your teacher know if you are interested in finding any of these books to read for yourself. Remember to share your "Family Reading Night" pictures with us by sending them to kmillburg@panaschools.com. HAPPY READING!!! https://flipgrid.com/cc8edc6b
November 18, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
Superintendent Letter https://5il.co/n6o1
Seniors and their Parent/Guardian: Preparation for your child's big day starts now! Attached is a PDF with links on ordering your child's Class Ring, Letter Jacket, and Graduation Materials.
https://5il.co/n6o0
Reminder for PJHS fundraiser pick up on Thursday the 19th. Please call if you are unable to pick up.
Look at these awesome PJHS student who have recently signed the Wall of Fame! Thank you for your hard work and for doing the right thing!
Pana High School will be hosting a Blood Drive at the First United Methodist Church (619 Kitchell) on Tuesday, November 24th from 1 pm to 6 pm. Please see the information below on how to participate:
Today the staff of PHS would like to thank all of our Education Support Professionals. They show up every day and make the students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn! Thank you today and every day for what you do!
Today is National Educational Support Day and we can't say enough about our unsung heros at Lincoln Elementary! They are often the behind the scenes support that keeps it all together and we want to celebrate them today to recognize all that they do especially this year!!
Wednesday, Nov. 18 is National Educational Support Professionals Day!
SPECIAL THANK YOU to our Educational Support Staff at PJHS! We so appreciate all you do on a daily basis to help our school run smoothly! We don't know what we would do without you!
We are celebrating American Education Week at Lincoln Elementary! Wednesday 11/18/20 with a VIRTUAL TEACHER BOOK BLOG. You will receive a flipgrid link with our teachers sharing and recommending their favorite books. Remote Learners can participate by sending pictures with their favorite book to kmillburg@panaschools.com to be posted at a later date. Look for this to be posted in your teachers google classroom!
Parents and Guardians: Please take a moment to read the following letter from Superintendent Bauer. Please note the dates of closing will be Thursday, November 19th and will resume Monday, November 30th.
Transition to Remote Letter https://5il.co/n4p1
Parents/Guardians:
If you wish to participate in the Grab and Go Breakfast/Lunch system from November 19th - 24th, please fill out the following form ONLY ONCE before Wednesday, November 18th at 10 am.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_yyfETGdgJ7bp1E1wCUcF16oUCXT_YdWeIWc9rILT8TxowA/viewform
Please use the link provided below if you wish to listen to the 11.16.2020 Regular Board Meeting. The Meeting will start at 6:30p.m. Please direct any questions to bheinrich@panaschools.com before the meeting, if possible.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-sJsOMb6xU0
We are celebrating American Education Week at Lincoln Elementary! Tuesday 11/17/20 is SUPER HERO DAY. This could be someone from the Avengers, the Military (please no play weapons) or simply someone you admire!!!! Remote Learners can participate by sending pictures to kmillburg@panaschools.com to be posted at a later date. Our online activity is a video of the high school band playing the Star Spangled Banner. Look for this to be posted in your teachers google classroom and sing along!
November 16, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
Letter 1 https://5il.co/n3u6
Letter 2 https://5il.co/n3u7
Today Pana High School received our virtual driving simulator!!! This will be used for driver education classes and for students who need a little extra practice with behind the wheel training. We hope this tool will further our students ability to handle situations that are presented to them when beginning to drive.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's PJHS Fundraiser a success! We surpassed our goal by selling over 900 items!!
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's PJHS Fundraiser a success! We surpassed our goal by selling over 900 items!!
We are celebrating American Education Week at Lincoln Elementary! Monday 11/16/20 is INSIDE OUT DAY. We will be wearing our clothes inside out!!!! Remote Learners can participate by sending pictures to kmillburg@panaschools.com to be posted at a later date. Our online activity is a Kahoot guessing game. Look for this to be posted in your teachers google classroom and see if you can guess which baby picture is which staff member!!
This week, Miss Rodman’s class enjoyed learning about Veterans Day. They reflected on ways to thank Veterans and wrote letters to some! ❤️🤍💙
We had a fun Fairytale/Book Character day in first grade! Here’s a few of Mrs. Crawford’s characters!
We had a fun Fairytale/Book Character day in first grade! Here’s a few of Mrs. Crawford’s characters!
Please note information regarding location and participation in the upcoming monthly Pana CUSD #8 Board of Education Meeting on Monday, November 16, 2020.
November 16, 2020 Regular Board Meeting https://5il.co/n2j3
Bibbity Bobbity Boo! Mrs. Schmitz’s class celebrated Book Character Day! We dressed as our favorite characters and did lots of fun projects. We made magic wands, big bad wolves, and crowns. We have so much fun in First Grade!
Bibbity Bobbity Boo! Mrs. Schmitz’s class celebrated Book Character Day! We dressed as our favorite characters and did lots of fun projects. We made magic wands, big bad wolves, and crowns. We have so much fun in First Grade!
Mrs. LaMarche's first grade class had so much fun celebrating the end of our reading unit today! We dressed as our favorite book characters, had a classroom full of royalty, dragons, and big bad wolves. What a happy ending to a fairytale of a day!
November 13, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
Letter 1 https://5il.co/n26v
Letter 2 https://5il.co/n26w
Letter 3 https://5il.co/n26x
This week PHS features Ms. Shriver!
Have a great last day Mrs. Cindy and enjoy your retirement! We will miss you very much! Love, Mrs. Crawford and her first graders! 🥰
Herff Jones would like to share Graduation 2021 materials with students and parents. More can be found on the pdf attached.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10p_UoOFdNAVszvb7ySQiuoLeSQSntHnF/view?usp=sharing
Just a reminder that 11/11/2020 is Veterans Day and there is no school. As a result, there will be no remote learning tomorrow.
Thank you to all our Veterans! We appreciate you! 🇺🇸Happy Veteran’s Day to you from Mrs. Crawford’s first graders!
Attention 5th Grade Parents: We can't wait to welcome back our 5th grade staff and students to in person learning on NOVEMBER 13TH. We appreciate all of the understanding and patience you have shown during this situation! We know this has been an inconvenience for our families and we want to thank you all for adjusting so graciously. Our families really do rock!
Lincoln School's fall book fair has started...ONLINE!! See the flier below and then head to this link to shop from a HUGE selection of books for your family while supporting our schools at the same time!! The fair runs until November 22.
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=panapto
Attention 4th Grade Parents: We can't wait to welcome back our 4th grade staff and students to in person learning on NOVEMBER 19TH. We appreciate all of the understanding and grace you have shown during this situation with having to put things into motion so quickly. Chromebook and material distribution went very smoothly and students were ready to go online by mid day! Our families rock!
November 10, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
https://5il.co/mx86 Letter 1
https://5il.co/mx85 Letter 2
Washington and Lincoln Schools' fall book fair starts today... ONLINE!!! See the flier below and then head to this link to shop from a HUGE selection of books for your family while supporting our schools at the same time!! The fair runs until November 22 😃📚📖
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/panapto
Attention 4th grade parents: We have chromebooks and remote learning materials ready for you to pick up today at your earliest convenience. Please come to the back door, ring the doorbell and let us know the name of the student you are picking up materials for. Calling ahead to the office is greatly appreciated so we know you are on your way. Feel free to leave a message if we are away from the phone and we will be ready upon your arrival.
November 9, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
https://5il.co/mvqj Letter 1
https://5il.co/mvqi Letter 2
https://5il.co/mvqg Letter 3
https://5il.co/mvqf Letter 4
When it’s a Monday and your PHS coworker gives you a gift from the future... #GreatScott
Ms. Armour’s High School Band watched and critiqued their concert. There were many great comments made. The class created goals based on the IHSA Concert Band Adjudication form for the next concert, whenever that may be!
Attention Parents/Guardians of Lincoln Leaners:
Late-breaking news: All 4th grade students will be participating in remote learning beginning Monday, November 9th.
More details on the duration of remote learning will be given out tomorrow.
Kindergarten students in Mrs. Reynolds and Mrs. Smith’s classes learned about digital citizenship with Ms. Hahnenkamp by playing a game using Kahoot. Look 👀 who made the leader board. #learningisfun @GetKahoot
Mrs. Cross’ 4th graders put their catapults to the test with Ms. Hahnenkamp. 3 of them launched their pumpkin over 180”. They learned so much about how a catapult works.
Mrs. Chase's 6th grade Advisory went outdoors to catapult the furthest candy pumpkin. Everyone had a great time!
Congratulations to 8th Graders Wayde Pauley and Carson Wilhour on being selected to the lLMEA District 5 Junior Band! What a fantastic honor!
Mrs. Chase's 6th grade Advisory went outdoors to catapult the furthest candy pumpkin. Everyone had a great time!
Please read the latest update to the Transition (Back to School) Plan thoroughly. Changes are highlighted in yellow for your convenience. If you have any questions please contact your school directly.
https://5il.co/mtw3
High School Parents and Guardians: Please see the link below to sign up for meal pickup. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your school.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2KiV_CexyR6Jp3-cg9fHgfFxuKJPPinClGm5KGFhY29k5Dw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Attention High School Parents and Guardians: Please see the attached letter and read it thoroughly. If you have an questions or concerns, please call your school.
https://5il.co/mtoc
Congratulations to the following PHS musicians on their selections to the 2020 ILMEA District 5 Ensembles: Griffin Kimbrel, Senior Band; Nicole Arkebauer, John Berns, Aaliyah Cooks, Boone Elledge, & Brock Schoonover, Senior Chorus; John Berns, Senior Vocal Jazz Choir. Congrats!
November 5, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
https://5il.co/mt5m
Ms. Hahnenkamp did a Digital Citizenship @Kahoot with Ms. Headrick’s KDG class today. They were so excited! #learningisfun
PHS Ceramics class is creating a Dream Catcher weaving project with ceramic frames. Something new this year! #Ceramics #Mixedmedia #Artwork🎨 #Panthers🐾
November 5, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
https://5il.co/mser
November 4, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information https://5il.co/mrs6
November 4, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
https://5il.co/mrpk
Mrs. Hedderich’s students were busy building turkey 🦃 hideouts. Could they conceal their turkey in a shelter or an enclosure was the challenge from Ms. Hahnenkamp. What do you think 🤔?
Mrs. Chernisky’s students learned and built catapults with Ms. Hahnenkamp. These students launched their pumpkins 🎃 over 180”. Great job!
Mrs. Pieper’s class is learning coding skills.
Mrs. Epley’s students were busy learning about candy towers. They designed & built their towers to see who could build the tallest free standing tower. This student’s tower stood 10 1/2” tall. It was the tallest of all the classes involved in the STEM challenge.
Lincoln Elementary held their mock election today, complete with voter registration cards, official ballots and 2 polling places in the building. Students took turns voting and received a voting pencil and an "I Voted" sticker. The 5th grade team and aides did a great job creating this activity and the 5th grade students ran the show!! The results came in and were announced just before dismissal with Biden at 44 and Trump at 182. This is a great opportunity for your family to open up a discussion about what a democratic society looks like and the fact that we all have the privilege to vote for our preferred candidate. If our opinion differs from that of our friend's opinion, then we have a great learning lesson here to agree to disagree respectfully!! Also, I would like to add a reminder that there is no school tomorrow (11/3/20) and to encourage you to get out and VOTE!
November 2, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
November 2, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information. Please read both letters thoroughly.
https://5il.co/mohu (Letter from the Superintendent)
https://5il.co/mog8 (Parents of 5th Grade Lincoln Learners)
Attention Lincoln Parents and Guardians: Please see the letter regarding 5th grade learners. If you have an questions or concerns, please call your school.
https://5il.co/mog8
Walk like an Egyptian? Why not try writing like one? Mr. Emery’s World History students ended their unit by creating Egyptian cartouches on the 3D design platform, Tinkercad. Ms Skinner’s Technology Application students engineered the finishing touches on the 3D printers and voila!
𓋴𓄿𓈖 𓇌𓅱𓅱 𓎼𓅱𓇌𓋴𓋴 𓏏𓉔𓇌𓋴𓇌 𓄿𓅓𓇌𓋴
Whoops....in English, can you guess these names?
We hope you enjoy our 1st attempt at a virtual Halloween Parade. The kids had a great time showing off their costumes!! Happy Halloween from the students and staff at Washington School.
https://youtu.be/-JaNqj1MgsY
Mrs. Reiss has quite a few engineers in her room! Here are just a few!
Lincoln Learners had a "CHILLING" visit from Kona Ice as part of our Halloween Celebration and to tie up Red Ribbon Week in a nice, neat little bow!!!
Congrats Wall of Famers Belle Anderson and Mason Richards! Thank you for being such active participants here at PJHS! We appreciate you!
Elementary Art students studied the artist Yayoi Kusama. They created pumpkins using her ideas of polka dots, pumpkins, and a crackle background.
This week we feature Ms. Lydia Armour!
Look at this cute crew 'stretching it out' as they follow their dreams on PJ day during Red Ribbon Week!
Look at all these cuties in their cozy PJs! Mrs. Crawford’s first grade loves pajama day!
Lincoln Learners will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week 10/26-10/30. Friday is "Drugs Don't Scare Me" and we will be wearing Halloween Colors of Orange and/or Black. (NO HALLOWEEN COSTUMES PLEASE). Kona Ice will be our "CHILLING VISITORs" with free shaved ice for all.
October 29, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information
October 29, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information:
Mrs. Schmitz’s class had fun learning about the life cycle of a pumpkin and making pumpkin pie in a bag. Thank you to the Ag in the Classroom program for the lesson and supplies!
Today was "Crazy Hair" for Red Ribbon Week because "Doing Drugs Is Crazy". Lincoln Learners sent in pictures during remote learning today as a fun way to engage and play along. Click the link below.... https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTiI3s-wALQGbFltLckmhcX2vcsHNBRVj3joI79P6vsfA6ZWVnt3F4csPjvuUPYouL8T4jpYT31ukZN/pub?start=true&loop=true&delayms=3000
Lincoln Learners will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week 10/26-10/30. Thursday is Pajama Day as we remember to \Ffollow Our Dreams".
PJHS Fundraising forms are due Friday October 30th. Students who sell 2 items will get to be part of a Digital Lunch. Top sellers will get an invitation to a pizza party.
Check out these smarties using Smarties to subtract! Using candy always makes math more fun according to Mrs. Crawford’s first graders😁.
The PHS General Music Class composed their own songs for the handchimes! They are enjoying learning more about the elements of music!
October 27, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information:
Lincoln Learners will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week 10/26-10/30. Remote Wednesday is Crazy Hair Day because "Doing Drugs is Crazy! Send pictures to kmillburg@panaschools.com and I will make sure to put them out on social media and our hallway tv slide show!
Last week to get your order in for cookie dough and Fannie May chocolates! Contact Mrs. Maxwell at the HS or any student council member to order!
Check out our Room on the Broom STEM.
So proud of this fabulous reader for already reaching 100 points in AR. Way to read!!
Lincoln Learners will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week 10/26-10/30. Tuesday is "Taco 'bout being drug free" and we will celebrate at lunch with Taco Tuesday!
Class of 2020---Don't forget to stop by sometime this week to pick up your items!
Mrs. Chase's and Ms. Henkle's 6th Grade advisory students enjoyed reinforcing the concept of Integrity through preparing and performing skits in the auditorium!
Lincoln Learners will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week 10/26-10/30. Remember to wear red on Monday!
Making it through the 1st quarter of school is absolutely something to celebrate! PJHS celebrated with a schoolwide rock, paper, scissors competition, Red Carpet Awards, and s'mores treats! Congrats to the PJHS Supreme Champion of RPS, Tyler Rench!
PJHS Red Carpet Awards for 1st Quarter-Most Likely Tos and Honor Roll recipients
Report cards for Lincoln Learners are coming home today so be on the look out! The remote learners' report cards will have a “P” (for pass) in the area of Art, Music or PE. If any of these 3 areas where left blank, it is because your student did not engage in the on-line assignments that were provided for them. In-person report cards will look as they always have.
PJHS--REMINDER! Picture Day is Monday, October 26th. If you are a remote learner, please call the office (562-6500) to set your appointment from 10-10:30. Thank you!
This week PHS features Mrs. Carena Watson!
The PJHS Fundraiser is happening NOW! Students are selling Cinnamon Rolls, Dinner Rolls, and Pumpkin Butter from The Homestead Bakery in Arthur, IL. Students will be selling these items through Oct. 30th. They will be delivered Nov. 19th.
PJHS teachers reflected on 1st Quarter with the Know Me, Know My Name activity. This helped them to gauge the level of connectedness with each student as both a learner and an individual.
October 21, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information:
Congratulations to our 2nd Gratitude Give Away recipient, Stephanie Stephens. She is now the proud owner of a PORTABLE VOICE AMPLIFIER 15W VOICE LOUDSPEAKER WITH WIRED MICROPHONE HEADSET.
Check out our newest Panther Pride project! Go Panthers!
PJHS Mrs. Mayhall's Advisory students today explored Google drawings. The task is creating a Fall scene. Ask your student to see what it looks like at home! #Digitalartwork🎨 #Scenes
#Fall🍂🍁 #Panthers🐾
PHS Introduction to Art students are discovering color theory....creating their own color wheel paintings! #Paintings #Artwork🎨 #Panthers🐾
Class Ring Order Deadline is this Friday if you would like the order to arrive prior to Christmas! Parents can contact Illini Grad Sales directly at
217-817-0607 or by visiting the website at www.illinigradsales.com.
Kudos to the PHS Band & Choir students on their first "concert" of the 2020-2021 school year! Ms. Armour and Mrs. Chase are proud of the students musicianship and maturity and can't wait to see what the rest of the year holds!Stay tuned for the concert video to be released soon!
Pana Junior High School recorded their Fall Demonstration concert on Friday during class. Mrs. Chase and Ms. Armour are so proud of the dedication and hard work the students showed in their performances!
Friends and family, be on the lookout for an email from Mrs. Chase and/or Ms. Armour with a link to the concert!🎶
Super proud of our fall senior athletes!
Beginning the week of October 19th, tutoring at Pana High School will be available virtually AND in-person on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-4:30. Students coming in for tutoring will need to come in through the front doors and have their temperature screened.
PJHS 7th & 8th Graders drew pumpkins today for their last day of Art. The pumpkin drawings are in the display case in the hallway. #Awesome #Oilpastels #Fall #Artwork🎨
#Panthers🐾
6th grade language arts students have been learning research skills using World Book Online. Today, physical encyclopedias were dug out and students used them to conducted research! As a result, students liked researching using a real book rather than the online sources.
This week PHS features Mrs. Stalets!
Happy Boss’s Day to Mrs. Ellis and Mr. Haston. PJHS staff honored our bosses today with a Disney-themed celebration. Mrs. Ellis, thanks for being such a wonderful leader for our building. We are so grateful of all your hard work and effort to make PJHS the best. Mr. Haston, we are so happy to have you in our building this year. You are a wonderful addition to our team.
We here at PHS would like to welcome back all of our remote learners returning to in-person instruction Monday! We can't wait to see you again! Be sure you have your schedule ready and know where to go 1st hour. You will also need to bring all of your textbooks in with you along with a charged chromebook. If you have any questions, please let us know in the office so we can help you. We will do a symptom check at the door and you will be required to have your mask on at all times (except while eating) when inside the building. Again, welcome back Panthers!
Orders for Illini Grad Sales have been extended one more week!
If you are interested in ordering an achievement jacket under the pre-Christmas deadline, call 217-817-0607 or visit www.illinigradsales.com
The staff of PHS would like to give a huge thank you to our two fearless leaders who have kept us motivated this year all while having to make the tough decisions. Through your support and guidance, we have gone from surviving to thriving in one of the craziest years in education. Happy Boss's Day!
Congrats to our recent 25 mile runners from 2nd grade!
Reminder!! Washington and Lincoln Schools' fundraiser delivery is TODAY from 4-7 at Lincoln School.
When there is a sub shortage out there everyone at Pana CUSD#8 works together. Today, board member Kyle Anderson stepped up to plate to pitch in!!!
Mrs. Tynan was introducing Chrome Music Lab to Mrs. King’s 3rd graders today. What a cool way to make music!
Mrs. Glick’s 5th graders learned about catapults today with Ms. Hahnenkamp. Then they were doing some research when they began designing their catapults. Check back next week to see what they build.
Parents/Guardians: The Pre-Christmas Order date for achievement jackets has been pushed back to this Friday, October 16th in order to receive them by Christmas.
You can call to order at 217-817-0607 or use the website www.illinigradsales.com.
Congratulations to 5th grade teacher, Shauna Maxedon at Lincoln Elementary for being the October “Gratitude Giveaway” recipient. Shauna was the 11th caller with the correct answer to this month's trivia question, “How many dots does a pair of dice have” Shauna received a webcam to enhance her one line lessons!
Mr. Miller’s 8th grade SS classes wrapped up their Revolutionary War unit with student choice projects. They created models, Google Sites, slide deck, and poster displays to demonstrate their knowledge. Here are a few examples.
PJHS: Picture Day is Monday, October 26th. Remote Learners: If you would like your picture taken, a time has been reserved for you from 10-10:30 A.M. that day. Please call the office (562-6500) to reserve your spot. More information will be sent home next week.
Ms. Hahnenkamp was amazed at the candy towers that Mrs. Lehn’s 2nd graders constructed. They were using what they learned in their designs.
Washington School can’t camouflage their love for Mrs. Wysong! Students and teachers dressed in camo to celebrate their “Commander in Chief”. Teachers will celebrate tomorrow with a special luncheon in her honor. Thank you, Mrs. Wysong!
Mrs. Sloan’s 4th grade began coding today with Ms. Hahnenkamp.
Miss Rodman’s 3rd graders were hard at work building their candy towers. They were using the knowledge they learned last week from Ms. Hahnenkamp’s lesson. Some interesting designs. The highest free standing structure was 5 1/2”.
Happy Boss’s Day (a little early) to our “in the trenches” principal, Mrs. Wysong! She always fights for the very best for our students and teachers. We appreciate all of her hard work and dedication. We ♥️ Mrs. Wysong!
Attention Panther Nation- The wait is over...the final, edited version of Graduation 2020 can be viewed here at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wLLkFN5r3c
Class of 2020-we will have a final round of pickup for your grad photos, yearbooks, etc. the week of October 26th. You may stop by the circle drive any day between 8AM-3:30PM to pickup your items. We have something for each one of you! If you would like to purchase a USB drive with the entire ceremony with bonus features, please email Mrs. Adam at cadam@panaschools.com. You can also download the video from YouTube for free. Thank you to PrarieSkyCam for creating an amazing final product!
Celebrating PJHS Wall of Famers Evan Nichols-Green, Mitchell Altman, Wyatt Kile, Paige Smith, Jenna Altman, and Lillyanna Rochkes! Thank you for your class engagement and participation! 🥳
Attention Remote Learning Parents and Guardians:
If your child is coming back for in person learning on Monday October 19th, please call Jeff Stauder at 562-1524 to arrange transportation, no later than 12pm Friday, October 16th.
A favorite in Mrs. Crawford’s class! We loved this book and look how cute these little mummies turned out! 😊
25 Mile Club
Runner Chloe Heldebrandt
25 Mile T-shirt Club
LINCOLN AND WASHINGTON SCHOOLS: See note below about the delivery of your child's fundraiser items!!
Christmas came early at Lincoln Elementary thanks to an equipment grant! Check out our shiny new stove! That will definitely cook up some awesome breakfast and lunches for our kiddos!!!
NPT and Lincoln Elementary would like to give a HUGE shout out to the Pana special education staff! Every month the special education teachers are required to check and correct class lists and then resubmit them. For the month of September, 100% of the special education teachers from Pana returned them, on time!!! Way to go!!!!
This week we feature Mr. Ryan Lipe!
Mrs. King’s 3rd grade rocking shaving cream math and vocabulary review.
Engineering in Mrs. Maxedon’s fifth grade class.
Seniors - An important message for next Wednesday!
Don't miss new employment opportunities posted:
https://www.panaschools.com/o/pana-cusd-8/page/employment--309
PJHS 7th & 8th Grade Art students explored the medium of acrylic painting this week. Students got to choose their own subject of landscapes for the project.
#Artwork🎨 #Painting🖌 #Panthers🐾
PJHS Parents-Here are some resources for you to take a look at and hopefully help you in understanding how to better engage with your child about their academics. Also, please check out our new PJHS Parent Resource page too!
https://sites.google.com/panaschools.com/pjhs-parent-resources/home
PJHS Tutoring Options
All seniors--including remote learners unless on official quarantine-- need to report to PHS at 8 am on Wednesday, October 14th, to take the SAT. Students need to bring #2 pencils and a calculator (graphing calculators are not accepted).
The 7th and 8th grade Choir is so excited to record their first concert next week! They have had so much fun this week singing on the stage!!!
Congrats to the boys golf team as they shot their best round this year at Regionals.
Also, congrats to Austin Karbach for advancing to sectionals with an 84!
Mrs. Maxedon’s 5th graders practiced reading for specific information to copy & paste into a slide. Then they formulated a conclusion based on their findings to type into a text box that they inserted into a slide.
Ms. Hahnenkamp had fun teaching click, drag, & resizing skills to Mrs. Reynolds’s & Mrs. Schmitz’s students. They practiced these skills while creating a Jack-o-lantern. There were some very creative ones. Can’t wait to see what they write!
Please read the letter from the Superintendent and the latest update to the Transition (Back to School) Plan thoroughly. Changes are highlighted in yellow for your convenience. If you have any questions please contact your school directly.
Letter from the Superintendent
https://5il.co/lujp
Transition (Back to School) Plan
https://5il.co/luit
The 7th and 8th grade Ag classes began their unit on “Going Green”. Today they began drawing the eco systems that we will talk about in the unit.
Mr. Lipe's Drivers Ed classes watched a practice extraction today for drivers ed. The Pana Fire department always does a great job explaining to the kids how to handle wrecks and what to expect.
Mrs. Epley’s 3rd graders learned about which shape helps to create a stable & strong structure with Ms. Hahnenkamp. Then they used that information to help design their tower. Check back next week to see their towers.
Ms. Hahnenkamp had Mrs. Brinkoetter’s 5th graders using their technology and reading skills to learn about the NASA Artemis project. Students were practicing their copy & paste skills during their research to help them draw conclusions about why NASA chose the name Artemis.
It is so fun to see Mr. Sanders’s PHS Zoology & Botany students sharing their knowledge of animal body plans to encourage Biology students to enjoy more advanced life science classes!
All PHS Intro to Art Students are learning about Still Life Artwork. They are exploring with Chalk Pastels as a drawing medium. #Artwork🎨 #Drawing✏ #Panthers🐾
Final day of the Pana Masters and it was exciting golf. Congrats to Corbin Moore, Jared Snow, and Gage Brown for a total of 61. Congrats as well to Bre Edwards for winning the ladies group. Fun has had by everyone.
Mrs. Schmitz’s class is having fun learning their doubles facts!
Ms. Headrick’s KDG had fun with Ms. Hahnenkamp’s TECH lesson today. They continued to work on their drag/drop skills while making a Jack-o-lantern. They had some creative ideas! Just wait to hear more about it next week.
Ms. Hahnenkamp presented a STEM challenge to Mrs. Lehn’s 2nd graders today. So today was all about gaining knowledge to help them draw their plans. Check back next week to see their towers.
Mrs. Beyers’s KDG had fun practicing their drag/ drop skills while creating a Jack-o-lantern. Ms. Hahnenkamp was so excited with how well they did.
****REMINDER***Picture day for In-Person learners in Grades K-1-2 is October 6th. Ordering online is easy..... inter-state.com/order code: 53333BA PK students will have pictures on November 17. K-1-2 Remote learners may contact Mrs. Wysong for other arrangements.
PJHS Picture Day is coming up Monday, October 26th. More info to be sent home with students soon!
October 5, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information:
Lincoln School Picture Day is 10/06/2020, mark your calendar! Ordering online is easy, visit inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/53338ZF
October 3, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information:
Lincoln School Picture Day is 10/06/2020, mark your calendar! Ordering online is easy, visit inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/53338ZF
Happy National Custodian Day!! Thank you also goes out to our evening custodian- Ms. Patty. Thank you Ms. Patty for all you do to keep Washington School clean and safe! You are appreciated :0)
PJHS Wall of Famers this week include: Madison Embry, Aurora Bryant, Zion Wieneke, Evan Ohl, Izaiah Lindsay, and Jude Adam. Effort, kindness, thoughtfulness, and positive attitudes were all common themes for these students. Way to go!
Congrats to the PJHS August/September Students of the Month. They were selected by their teachers for their outstanding academic work and positive attitudes, and they were treated to donuts and Sunny D this morning! In-Person: Lilly Jostes (6th), Brianna Mathis (7th), Hayley Hocq (6th); Remote: Cameron King (6th), Devin Hurlburt (7th), Myah Zucco (8th).
Happy National Custodian Day!!
You are so very much appreciated for all the extra things you do for us each day. Our clean and shiny school shows everyone just how much you care about us too! Thanks for EVERYTHING Ms. Cindy and Ms. Patty! (Ms. Patty was lucky enough to escape the camera for now)
Mrs. Smith’s Kindergarten has had a great time learning all about apples. Today we taste tested red, yellow, and green apples and graphed our favorite!
This week PHS features Autumn Amling!
Students have had a blast learning golf. Thursday we have started the Pana Masters. Students have been shooting low scores. Check out the leaderboard. Can’t wait to see today’s final round.
Students have had a blast learning golf. Thursday we have started the Pana Masters. Students have been shooting low scores. Check out the leaderboard. Can’t wait to see today’s final round.
PJHS 💜s our custodians! Thank you for taking care of all the “dirty” work! You are an important part of our school, and we appreciate you! Happy National Custodian Day, Eric and Dawn!
Happy National Custodian Day to Ron Brown and Linda Koons!! A great big shout out from the Lincoln staff. We appreciate all that you do in front of and behind the scenes to keep our school safe and clean. Thank you for always going above and beyond no matter what's asked of you.
Algebra 1 practiced solving equations with a question stack activity today.
On National Custodian Day the staff at PHS would like to give a big thank you to our 4 amazing custodians. They have been doing an amazing job of keeping the school clean. Their willingness to do whatever it takes is very much appreciated.
Intro to Ag classes are finishing up their swine unit. Today they worked on “build a pig”.
PHS looked totally rad in tie-dye!
****REMINDER***Picture day for In-Person learners in Grades K-1-2 is October 6th.
Ordering online is easy..... inter-state.com/order code: 53333BA
PK students will have pictures on November 17.
K-1-2 Remote learners may contact Mrs. Wysong for other arrangements.
October 1, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information:
Congratulations to Tymber Evrley! YOUR LEADING LINCOLN SCHOOL in the 100 mile club!! 25 MILES and 1st T-shirt recipient!!! WAY TO GO TYMBER!!!!
Lincoln School Picture Day is 10/06/2020, mark your calendar! Ordering online is easy, visit inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/53338ZF
What does the PJHS office staff do on remote learning days? Home visits, assisting students and families, and supporting staff members. Today the staff was treated to a snack to help them to help students!
Mrs. Schmitz’s class had fun coding this afternoon. They were able to get their squirrels to the acorns by using their coding skills. Thank you Ms. Hahnenkamp for these fun lessons!
PJHS joined in the Spirit Week fun with Hat Day!
Tuesday fun with crazy masks and hats!
Lincoln School Picture Day is 10/06/2020, mark your calendar! Ordering online is easy, visit inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/53338ZF
Parents and Guardians of REMOTE LEARNERS....the District would greatly appreciate your feedback. Please take just a moment to answer this short survey.
This form is meant for students who are remote learners only.
https://bit.ly/34aFjbX
It was a comfy and cozy day at PHS!
Verb charades was a blast in Mrs. Crawford’s class! These first graders did an amazing job of acting out verbs!
Washington School Picture Time!!!
ATTENTION REMOTE LEARNERS: If you would like your student to participate in picture day we will be taking appointments for October 6 starting at 2:30. ... feel free to wait until Nov 17 (picture re-take day) if you are returning to in-person learning. Please Dojo Mrs. Wysong to reserve a place in line to have your child’s picture taken. You will enter and exit the building from the buzzer door like always! Participants can remain in the parking area, practicing social distancing, until it is your child's time to enter the building. Only the child will enter the building and will be wearing a mask until they are ready to take the picture. Their temperature will also be taken upon entry. Students are allowed to remove their masks during the photo shoot. Hope to see you on picture day!
Ordering online is easy..... inter-state.com/order code: 53333BA
Mrs. Crawford’s 1st graders learned about 3 rules to stay safe online with Ms. Hahnenkamp today. Then they explored a website that was just right for them.
Pana High School! Picture Day is just one week away!
The horticulture class has some of their first babies sprouting this week.
Mrs. Chernisky’s 5th graders were all excited to begin coding with Ms. Hahnenkamp this morning. They are off to a great start on their journey!
Lincoln School Picture Day is 10/06/2020, mark your calendar! Ordering online is easy, visit inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/53338ZF
Congrats to the PJHS Wall of Famers this week: Evan Ohl, Austin Gordon, Lillyanna Rochkes, Kyle Whennen, Seth Horton, Joseph Pierce, and Parker Richards. They demonstrated high achievement in class and positive attitudes! Way to go!
Mrs. Crawford’s first grade wrapped up our apple study with a surprise treat! We made a paper caramel apple craft and then we got the real thing! 🍎🍏😁
Mrs. Schmitz’s class loves to dance while counting to 100!
Senior parents/guardians follow the link for a virtual presentation. Seniors recently heard this information, but some topics are discussed in depth. Contact Mrs. Maxwell for questions or additional information. https://sites.google.com/a/panaschools.com/phs-counselor/news
The 6th grade, 6th hour, language arts class got to participate in a Live Q&A session with author Kwame Mballa during the Library of Congress National Book Festival. He responded to TWO of our questions!
Dress to impress, it’s Spirit Week at PHS!
T-shirt sales for Lincoln Elementary starts today and runs for one week. No money will be exchanged at school. All orders are placed by phone or online only.
This week PHS features Mrs. Hillary Whalen!
After Monday’s golf lessons, students were able to take their skills to our creative golf course. Fun was had by all.
Ms Hahnenkamp loves the enthusiasm of Ms Headrick’s KDG kids! It’s so fun to watch how excited they are about learning. Today they worked on clicking, dragging, and sorting skills.
Lots of learning in Mrs LaMarche’s 1st grade class today. Ms Hahnenkamp taught click & drag skills as well as how to turn in an assignment. They did a great job!
When there's a sub shortage out there, everyone at Pana CUSD#8 works together. Mr. Bauer even pitches in. These students in 3rd grade at Lincoln Elementary got to hear a great lesson about the earth’s hemispheres during social studies.
Attention Panther Nation!! Looking for some new Panther gear? Our new Virtual Shop is up and running through October 8th. We have items available for the whole family! Orders can be placed online at: https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/VAorD77XeP
PJHS 9th Hour Students ventured outside to do sidewalk chalk artwork!
ATTENTION REMOTE LEARNERS: If you would like your student to participate in picture day we will be taking appointments for October 6 starting from 2:20. Please call the office to reserve a place in line to have your child’s picture taken. You will enter and exit the building from the back NE door (closest to the playground). Participants can remain in the back area, practicing social distancing, until it is your students time to enter the building. Only the student will enter the building wearing a mask. Temperature will be taken upon entry as well. Students are allowed to remove their masks during the photo shoot. Hope to see you on picture day! Call Robyn for your appointment today!
September 23, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information:
5th graders in Mrs. Maxedon’s class began their coding journey yesterday with Ms. Hahnenkamp. They were ready to work!
Mrs. Epley’s 3rd graders were eager to begin coding with Ms. Hahnenkamp. They did a great job!
Mrs. Schmitz’s 1st graders did a super job working on their click and drag lesson with Ms. Hahnenkamp.
Wow Mrs. Reynolds’s KDG students amazed Ms. Hahnenkamp today. They were working on using a mouse to click and drag items to the correct jar. They were sorting letters, numbers, shapes, & colors. They are quick learners.
Students in Mrs. Brinkoetter’s 5th grade class started their coding journey today with Ms. Hahnenkamp. They were all focused and working hard.
Get ready for School Pictures!
Fore!!!!!!!! Starting up a new life long sport. Golf was introduced today. Maybe the next Tiger Woods is here???? Fun times.
Mrs. Schmitz’s class had fun building their spelling words on their letter boards.
6th grade language arts students tested out a new learning tool called Kami. Students used the tool to highlight the different parts of a paragraph!
Parents and Guardians of Lincoln Learners:
Picture Day is coming up soon and online ordering is available through the following link:
The horticulture class went to the green house today to start seeds. The plants will then be used for experiments on water and light.
Ms. Hahnenkamp had Mrs. Cross’ 4th graders thinking on Friday. They were reading programs to stack cups. Then they had to write a program to match a picture. Ms. Hahnenkamp loved that they wrote the program differently than she did.
Mrs. Reynold’s KDG students were having a good time learning how to code with Ms. Hahnenkamp. They were so excited each time they passed a level.
Mrs. Smith’s class had a great time learning how to code. Ms. Hahnenkamp was so proud of them.
PJHS Wall of Famers demonstrated hard work, kindness, and just doing the right thing this week! Congrats Jadyn Wills, Maggie Ishmael, Aaliyah Henschen, Gabby Heinrich, Parker Moore, and Joseph Pierce!
This was the most competitive Kahoot game in history! At one point, the boys were actually tied. Way to know your facts!!
Day 2 of Panther Classic is in the books. The wind was really tough today and made the course long. Congrats to the winner Bo Christer and runner up Conner Stalets. A great time was had by all.
Mrs. Chase's HS General Music Class experienced the rhythms of Africa with a drum circle and the harmony of Latin America with handchime harmony experimentation!
Mrs. Crawford’s class had to take advantage of the nice weather today and read outside! 😃🍂🍁
This week PHS features Mr. Matt Sanders!
Today the Panther Open started in PE. The course is set up to be quite challenging. Par is set at 26. We are expecting a exciting finish tomorrow. We have quite the leaderboard. Tune in tomorrow to see who is the 2020 champion.
Ms. Hahnenkamp was thrilled with how easily Mrs. Lehn’s class took to coding this week. They did an amazing job! They are off to a terrific start.
What's the code? Well just ask Mrs. Reiss' students. They are applying skills that Ms. Hahnenkamp taught them in their unplugged lesson.
Ms. Headrick’s KDG class were awesome listeners today for Ms. Hahnenkamp. They joined their google classroom & began coding. Lots of cheers & smiles on all of our faces! We had so much fun that we weren’t ready to stop.
Mrs. LaMarche’s 1st graders began coding today with Ms. Hahnenkamp. They did an amazing job for their first time. They just may have a future job as a coder.
On Monday, Mr. Foster and Mr. Anderson, from the fire department, did a great job talking to the 5th graders about 9-11. Students got to touch and try to pick up the steal from one of the World Trade Centers.
Learning how to use linear regression to predict trends on Desmos today in Algebra 2 class
PHS 5th Hour Ceramic students are creating Claymation Stop Motion videos. They have to use clay along with the Google chromebook, and google slides. #creatingfilms #clay #artwork
The 2020 Census is underway! The census impacts funding decisions for things like health care, infrastructure, education, and more. Make sure to complete this to help make sure your community does not miss out
on funding and representation for the next 10 years. Respond today at 2020CENSUS.GOV.
Parents: Please follow Illini Grad Sales on social media for ordering your school's traditional achievement products for Class Rings, Letter Jackets and Graduation. You can also reach them to receive clarification or ask questions in regards to designing and purchasing.
Herff Jones has guaranteed that class rings and Letterman jackets are delivered before Christmas, but all orders must meet pre-Christmas factory Deadlines. This year that cutoff date is OCTOBER 13th, 2020.
Anatomy & Physiology students reinforcing their knowledge of body regions and relative positional terms with their sticky note study tools.
Boy Scout Info is coming home from Lincoln Elementary.
Mrs. Rodman's class has been learning about Digital Citizenship and coding with Ms. Hahnenkamp.
Zoology & Botany discussing how comparative anatomy and DNA evidence help taxonomists classify the organisms of our world. Fresh air seems to help the discussion, too!
As a district, we continue to put forth the safest and most manageable learning environment for students and staff. As a result a minor change has occurred. Starting tomorrow, all Wednesdays during the remainder of the 1st quarter, will now be Remote Learning Days for all students. At Lincoln Elementary, packets will come home with your students on Tuesday evenings along with the days preparation to complete the assignments independently. However, beginning Wednesday, September 16th through Wednesday, October 14th teachers will be available for those mandated remote learners between 8:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. each Wednesday for questions and help on assignments. Additionally, teachers will continue to be available for those students already choosing the remote learning option from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. each Wednesday. To see the full version of the updated back to school plan, go to the Pana Schools website. You will also find a form to request meals on Wednesdays as well. We thank you for your grace, flexibility and patience as we continue to maneuver through this unprecedented school year. We'll all get through this together, one day at a time.
Lincoln School remembers 9-11.
Lincoln School remembers 9-11.
Parents and Guardians:
If you wish to sign up for Wednesday Lunch Pickup/Delivery, please do so on the following form: http://bit.ly/wednesdayform
This can also be found at www.panaschools.com, click on the drop-down Menu, and choose Wednesday Lunch Sign Up.
Please fill out the form by Tuesday, September 15th at 5 pm.
Who said Language Arts can’t be fun??
Elementary Art students studied the artist Mondrian and his use of primary colors and vertical and horizontal lines. They made beautiful pictures using Mondrian as an inspiration!
Elementary Art students studied the artist Munch and his painting “The Scream.” They made art that showed their emotions!
100 Mile Club Leaders
100 Mile Club Leaders
100 Mile Club Leaders
100 Mile Club Leaders
100 Mile Club Leaders
Parents and Guardians: Please read the letter provided by the Superintendent detailing a change in the weekly school schedule for students beginning Wednesday, September 16th, 2020.
https://5il.co/kyif
Today, 6th grade language arts students learned about 9/11 heroes from the water! We took learning outside to the flag pole in remembrance of what happened on this day!
What do all these PJHS students have in common? They signed the Wall of Fame for showing kindness, helping others, and doing the right thing! Congrats to Brynn Ade, Dylan Pinkston, Taytum Sloan, Jayda Oary, and Mitchell Altman!
A few of Mr. Sanders’s creative upperclassmen are providing some excellent planning advice to the Biology classes.
This week PHS features Mr. Will Shalter!
TRiO Destination College is a great program for JH and HS students. They offer additional academic and career support. Attend the virtual open house to find out more.
Parents and Guardians:
Please see the attached image and USDA press release for information regarding school meals.
https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/08/31/usda-extends-free-meals-kids-through-december-31-2020
September 10, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information:
Washington and Lincoln School Parents:
Oops! You meant to return your child's fundraising orders and money today, but you forgot! Guess what?!? It's not too late! We will continue accepting orders through Friday! Thanks to all who are helping us support our elementary schools!
Attention ALL remote and in-person learners:
Just a friendly reminder that the following exams are required by October 15, 2020:
Physicals for grades Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th
Vision for Kindergarten
Immunizations for Kindergarten, 6th, and second Meningococcal vaccine for 12th.
Dental exams are required by May 15, 2021 for grades K, 2, 6, and 9.
Thank you for your help in completing the required exams and turning in the documentation as soon as possible.
The Horticulture class has been learning about plant taxonomy.
Just a reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, September 9, there will be a 3 hour early dismissal. Please refer to link below for dismissal times per school.
https://5il.co/kfmm
PTO Fundraiser orders and money are due tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 9)! ONLY the Mrs. Fields orders and money need to be returned to your child's teacher. Thank you for participating and supporting our schools!!
Mrs. Crawford’s class completed our first Kahoot for this year! This has already become a Fun Friday favorite in this class!
REMINDERS:
*School lets out at 12:00 on Wednesday. There will be no lunches served on this day.......
**Washington School Packet pick-up and return is on Friday 9:00-1:00
Mrs. Maxwell is getting the lowdown on the Zoology & Botany students’ project on Taxonomy.
Mrs Watson's Business and Tech class learning about needs and wants.
Just a reminder that there will be no school on Monday 9/7/2020. Have a safe and relaxing 3 day weekend.
More PJHS Wall of Famers! Sam Sims and Aydan Barnes were nominated for their effort and positive attitudes! Way to go!
* Just a reminder.............. NO SCHOOL MONDAY- Have a safe and Happy Labor Day weekend!!
*** NEXT PACKET drop off/pick up- FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 11th from-
9:00 - 1:00 or DoJo me for other arrangements. No packets may be picked up before Friday.
This week’s Wall of Famers at PJHS include Jadyn Wills, Kooper Frailey-Dressen, Bow Lenover, Seth Horton, and Lilly Jostes! We are proud of you!
PJHS students celebrated a great start to the year with the first pop-up party...POPsicles and a beautiful day! Special thanks to Mr. Ellis for purchasing the popsicles!
PJHS 6th graders enjoying today's beautiful weather!
Mrs. Chase's 6th Grade 8th Hour Advisory experienced the auditorium, percussion, and music today. #Counting #Music #Enrichment
Parents and Guardians:
Please see the attached image and USDA press release for information regarding school meals.
https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2020/08/31/usda-extends-free-meals-kids-through-december-31-2020
https://www.panaschools.com/article/300864?org=pana-cusd-8
PHS would like to invite you all to check out our Virtual Open House!
Mrs. Crawford’s class took advantage of the nice weather by going on a letter scavenger hunt. We looked for things that had the G sound and recorded them on our papers. These kids were brave spellers and did a great job of sounding out!
Just a reminder that there will be no school on Monday 9/7/2020. Have a safe and relaxing 3 day weekend.
This week we feature Mrs. Cayla Beyers!
Ms. Hahnenkamp had a terrific time teaching with Mrs. Morrell yesterday. The students have been learning about nouns, so we worked together to teach them how to insert images for the nouns they listed. They caught on very quickly. Super job kids!
Mrs. LaMarche's 1st graders rocked Ms. Hahnenkamp's unplugged coding lesson yesterday. They created algorithms to help Flurb get to the fruit and pot of gold.
On September 3, 2020, Pana CUSD #8 Superintendent Jason Bauer wishes to share the following information:
Click to view the PJHS Virtual Open House!
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vSgjC-cB4OxD8S4uztarZGZMjet97aVlY1cUn6ZTT5qq6JBwz5MninzsAatyBHKWGYlmzAjg3syikKU/pub?start=false&loop=false&delayms=30000
Parents and Guardians: Below is the link to the updated 2020-2021 Transition Plan. Please be sure to read it thoroughly. If you have any questions, please contact your school directly.
https://5il.co/kkda
Attention all girls entering Kindergarten-5th grade. Girl Scout sign up have started. See the attached forms for details.
We had some math fun today in Mrs. Crawford’s class! These kids are doing great!
Mrs. Chase's High School Choir is already starting to create "Memories" as they practice the Maroon 5 song and learn about how it is based on Pachabel's Canon in D!
The High School General Music Classes are enjoying discussing their favorite musical styles with each other!
Mrs. Amling's 6th hour U.S. History CP kids are reviewing for their WWI exam by doing a gallery walk!
Christmas in September
Virtual after school tutoring will begin September 8th for Pana High School students. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:30-4:30. Please use the information below to join a tutoring session.
meet.google.com/rcb-cujg-gcf
Phone Numbers
(US)
+1 218-296-8879
PIN: 764 644 988#
September Activity Calendar... not much going on so we are not going to kill a million trees to send it home.... Only two dates to note: Monday September 7th (No School-Labor Day) and Wednesday September 9th (1/2 day school improvement day - Noon dismissal) No lunches served on that day.
Thank you Ms. Hahnenkamp for visiting Mrs. Schmitz’s class this afternoon. We learned about coding and algorithms!
Ms. Hahnenkamp enjoyed working with Mrs. Schmitz’s 1st graders this afternoon. They did a great job coding!
Ms. Hahnenkamp engaged Mrs. Maxedon’s 5th graders minds today. They designed & tested their paper chains to see who had the longest & strongest. Many different designs were made. Exciting to watch them test their chains as they worked.
Mrs. Jones’ 1st graders were working so hard today during Ms. Hahnenkamp’s coding lesson.
Mrs. Crawford’s class did a fantastic job participating in Ms. Hahnenkamp’s coding lesson today.
Ms. Hahnenkamp had a great time teaching Mrs. Beyers’ KDG class coding today.
PHS 5th hour Ceramics completed study guides outdoors today enjoying the nice weather. #studies #outdoors
The Pana Education Foundation is sponsoring their yearly Angelo's Drive Thru Dinner Fundraiser, which will take place on Wednesday, September 23, 2020.
Why not leave the catering to someone else and purchase your ticket today? For only $10, you will receive an 8-oz. marinated pork chop, twice-baked potato casserole, green beans and a roll. Tickets can be purchased at any school office as well as the Unit Office.
Pickup will be at the PHS Circle drive on Sept. 23rd from 4 - 6 pm.
Again, the PEF thanks you all for your generous support!
Mrs. Crawford’s class worked hard on their books about finishing their first week in first grade!
This week Ms. Hahnenkamp helped Mrs. Byars' create a google classroom & add material. Then, helped her students join the class & open their work. They were so excited!
6th grade language arts students participated in a Google Meet with Ms. Skinner this week to learn how to create filters in Gmail and how to access their Lumen accounts.
PJHS Staff 2020-2021
Each week PHS will spotlight a different teacher's reason they love teaching. This week we feature Mrs. Priscilla Maxwell!
Bella Bennett was the first 6th grade student to sign the PJHS Wall of Fame. Congrats on a great start to the year!
Just a friendly reminder. There will be no school Friday, August 28, 2020. This will be a Remote Learning planning day. There will be no in school or remote instruction. Enjoy your weekend!
Algebra students are mastering their solving skills with digital question stacks today.
Congrats to the first two PJHS Wall of Famers for this school year, Hayley Hocq and Evan Nichols-Green! They have been reading like crazy! Nice work!
The Introduction to Ag classes went outside to present their leadership slides.
Mrs. Crawford’s first graders rocked number order! They ordered numbers 1-50!
Just a reminder that there has been a changed to the original schedule. Friday, August 28th has been changed to a remote-learning plan day for the teachers and there will be NO In-Person or Remote Learning on this day. BUT- packet pick up at Washington is 1:00-3:30! If you are a remote learner,this is the time to turn in your work that could not be done electronically and pick up those things for the next 2 weeks....... call or dojo me if you need assistance ~Mrs. Wysong
Mrs. Schmitz’s new students are happy to be back at school. They are having lots of fun!
It's FUNDRAISER time!! We know that this year is different, but we are still counting on all Washington and Lincoln students to help us raise much-needed funds for our elementary schools. As always, this will be our ONLY fundraiser for the year. Due to the times, we are offering two ways to offer support:
1. Mrs. Fields frozen catalog (collect orders AND money and turn both into the school)
-These items will be delivered to the school.
2. Ready Set Fund online sales and donations (NOTHING to collect/turn in)
-These items will be mailed directly to the customer. Here is the website:
www.readysetfund.com/panapto
Packets were sent home today with in-person learners, and remote learners will receive theirs at the next pickup date. Orders are due September 9. Please review the note and prize sheet included in the packet for other important information. THANK YOU!!
On Wednesdays PHS Art students sketch in their sketchbooks. Every Wednesday is a different prompt.
Kudos to those who do great work! 😊 #Wednesdays #Sketchbooks #Artwork #Artstudents🖌 #PanaPanthers🐾
#Artists🎨
Is this the new PJHS AP/District AD Mr. Haston, or is it Jake from State Farm? You decide.
1st Hour PHS Art Students are currently working on Positive and Negative Space drawings. Here are some finished artworks hanging in the hallway! Hopefully new artwork will be displayed soon this week. Stay tuned! #PHSArtwork #Art #Artwork #Creativity #Panapanthers
Finding creative ways to get physical activity in. Great job with frisbee golf!!!!!
Finding creative ways to get physical activity in. Great job with frisbee golf!!!!!
A big thanks to Celebration Community Church of Pana for their bag of goodies for teachers and staff at PHS. It was a wonderful surprise and greatly appreciated!!
Ms. Armour's high school band class has been taking advantage of the nice weather and playing outside. This week they are working on learning warm ups and new pep band music. The students love being back with their band family!
Just a reminder that there has been a changed to the original schedule. Friday, August 28th has been changed to a remote-learning plan day for the teachers and there will be NO In-Person or Remote Learning on this day.
Lincoln Elementary mailboxes runneth over with gratitude. A great big thank you to the Celebration Community Church for their thoughtfulness during this stressful time.
Mrs. King's students were engaged in a Would You Rather NearPod lesson and Quizziz while Ms. Hahnenkamp assisted some students with logins. They had great reasons why they chose their choices.
Each week PHS will spotlight a different teacher's reason they love teaching. This week we feature Mrs. Angela Chase!
We had a great first day of school this week! Mrs. Crawford loved meeting her amazing first graders! 🥰
We are so sorry for the dismissal delay today. Our bus drivers were instructed to make seating charts for their riders and that took more time than expected. We do appreciate your patience, grace and flexibility as we continue to work through these uncharted waters.
Lots of new employment opportunities have just been posted.
Check them out here!
https://www.panaschools.com/o/pana-cusd-8/page/employment--309
GREAT first day at PJHS! We were SO happy to see students! Everyone did their part, and we appreciate it!
Ms. Hahnenkamp liked being able to participate during Mrs. Brinkoetter's Nearpod lesson with the students. Thanks for letting me stay for a few minutes after helping a few students having login troubles. They had good reasons to defend their choices.
Ms. Hahnenkamp had a wonderful time playing Kahoot with Mrs. Epley's class. They let me stay and play with them after I helped out one of their classmates. Thanks so much Mrs. Epley and class! You guys rock!
What a great start to the 20-21 school year at Lincoln Elementary! Busses have unloaded, student have all been temp check, breakfast has been served successfully and we are ready to start learning! Thanks to you all for your grace, patience and flexibility!! In-Person Learning and Remote Learning! Together, we've got this.
Please read the latest update to the Transition (Back to School) Plan thoroughly. If you have any questions please contact your school directly.
https://5il.co/jsrz
Reminder for PJHS & PHS remote learners- if you have not yet stopped by to pick up your remote learning materials, please do so today. Office hours are 8AM-3:30PM.
Attention parents of Lincoln Elementary Students: Please find attached the drop off and pick up safety procedures. August 19th is quickly approaching and we can't wait for everyone to get back to school! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rYpMFkla9ULwIThfTICQYxuebcV5Tjnvi-Y1DrFC0Fc/edit?usp=sharing
Remote Learning Info- Washington School
Breakfast and Lunch will be available for remote learners beginning Wednesday, August 19th. To participate, this form, which can be found on the main MENU page of our website, must be completed DAILY. Form submissions must be completed by 8 am of the day you wish to pick up food. This service is a PICK UP only service and must be picked up at EACH child's school.
https://bit.ly/remotelunchpcusd
We couldn't hold our Open House tonight in person but the staff at Lincoln Elementary put together these flipgrid videos so we could still hold our Open House Virtually!! Welcome Back Lincoln Learners! We can't wait to see you!
https://flipgrid.com/d167b94e
Washington School Updated Information
Attention PJHS Students and Families: Click this link to review Return to School Protocols as well as other important info. We are excited to see you on the 19th!
https://bit.ly/welcomebackpjhs
Please read the entire letter from the Superintendent regarding the changes in the calendar and the first day of school. Thank you.
Please see the updated Dates and Times List for the 20-21 School Year
Information regarding pickup day for Remote Learning materials at Lincoln, PJHS & PHS can be seen here!
Class of 2021 students and parents: Please sign up for this Remind to get important information throughout the school year regarding the senior class.
https://www.remind.com/join/panahs2021
Attention 6th Grade Guardians & Students:
Welcome to your virtual 6th Grade Orientation:
https://bit.ly/6thorientation2020
PJHS Reminders:
6th Grade Orientation is virtual. Your virtual orientation will be posted to the district website and Facebook page by 6:30 P.M. this evening.
Payment day is tomorrow, August 11th, from 8-11:30 and 12:30-3. If you have not yet paid your registration fees, please stop by and see us under the PJHS canopy.
Attention Parents & Guardians: Attached is the PJHS and PHS Virtual Athletic Handbook Meeting. Sign off on the handbook can be found at the end of the slide and should be completed by the first competition, August 15th.
https://bit.ly/athletichandbook
Practice for Boys/Girls GOLF is Monday (tomorrow) @ Oak Terrace from 8:30am-10:30. All skill/experience levels welcomed! We have extra clubs if you need them!
Freshmen: It's Orientation time! Mrs. Sowarsh is here virtually to guide you through the building, expectations, getting to know your teachers, and more! Check out your virtual tour here:
https://bit.ly/newfreshmen
We are still balancing class lists at the elementary level and won't be able to release the name of your child's teacher until everyone has registered and we see who is on-site learning and who is choosing remote learning. If you have not registered, please do so by Friday.
Mrs. Brinkoetter’s “virtual” classroom is ready for school to start! #bitmojiclassroom #virtualclassroom
Attention Parents & Guardians:
The last day to register your child for school is Friday, August 7th. Please call your school if you are unable to login online and need your username and password.
Need to pay registration fees? In-person registration fee payment will be held on Tuesday, August 11th from 8-11:30 and 12:30-3.
Locations: Washington and PJHS @ PJHS
Lincoln @ Lincoln and PHS @ PHS
Payments are cash or check only. Make checks payable to PCUSD #8. All payments will be taken outside of the building, and no access to the building will be allowed. Masks are required, and all should respect social distancing guidelines. This time is reserved for payments only. Any questions regarding the upcoming year should be directed to the building administrators by phone or email.
Boys & Girls interested in joining the PHS GOLF team should report to practice on Monday @ Oak Terrace at 8:30am. We have extra clubs if you need them!
Parents & Guardians: If you have more than one student in the district and would like for your Lumen (registration) accounts to be joined, please reach out to your child's school secretary for assistance.
Registration Quick Tip:
Each building represents a number in the "Location" field of Lumen. If you are having trouble accessing Lumen to register due to not knowing your location number, please see the key below:
Washington 3
Lincoln 4
PJHS 6
PHS 7
Please use only the number for your child's building location.
If you are interested in joining the 2020 Panther Cross Country Team, please click on the remind link below and join for team updates! https://www.remind.com/join/hdd2ce
Parents & Guardians of PHS Students: All final schedule change requests MUST be submitted by Wednesday, August 5th, 2020. Requests can be submitted to Mrs. Maxwell at pmaxewll@panaschools.com.
Attention incoming PHS Freshmen and their parents/guardians: The in-person Freshmen Orientation scheduled for Tuesday, August 4 will not take place as previously planned. A virtual orientation, including important information, success tips, and a building tour will be released at the end of next week. This virtual orientation will be emailed in student’s school email and will be available on the school website.
New employment opportunities available: https://5il.co/itz2
Reminder for Registration: You can register your child online by clicking “Menu” and then “Lumen Access” on www.panaschools.com
REMINDER of Health Requirements for the 2020-2021 School Year:
Kindergarten--Immunizations, Physical, Dental, & Eye exams
2nd Grade--Dental exam
6th Grade--Immunizations, Physical, and Dental exams
Freshmen--Immunizations, Physical, and Dental exams
Seniors--Second Meningococcal conjugate vaccine
Immunizations, physicals, and eye exams must be completed by October 15th, 2020.
Dental exams must be completed by May 15th, 2021.
According to the IDPH and ISBE, there will be no extensions to these deadlines due to Covid-19.
Attention Food Service: The ROE in-person training on August 6th has been cancelled.
Online Registration Clarification:
In order to register a child online, login to your Lumen account: https://pana-il.lumentouchhosts.com/light/lumen/signin
If you need assistance with login credentials (forgotten password, first-time user, etc), please send an email to askinner@panaschools.com for assistance.
Registration begins on Wed. July 22. Please make the time to get online and register soon....
ps- teacher names are NOT on the registration paperwork, they will be released once we know the number of students returning to in-person and the number for remote instruction at each grade level. This will help me create balanced class lists based on those numbers so we can best meet the needs of everyone.
pps- The district plan for the return to school was released on July 21 and each individual school
specific plan (based on that district plan) will be released on July 31. The specifics will be based on the most up to date guidance available. Thank you for your patience with this process.......
I can't wait to see you all again-- and please call if you have questions or need assistance!
Lincoln Elementary School Supply Lists for 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vz8yZXSrYI9aIOKxMHBRm78M7u9d2souLy4LBeEZPSA/copy
PHS Parents and Students: Student Parking Stickers can be obtained by completing the following form. You will be emailed by Mr. Strom with your pass number once approved. https://bit.ly/phspark20
Parents and Guardians:
Below is the 2020-21 detailed District Transition Plan as we move forward with the reopening of our schools. Please be sure to read the detailed description of each learning option prior to registering your
student(s).
https://5il.co/ih1y
Parents and Guardians: The link below will take you to a summary of important components regarding the 2020-21 school year. A complete listing of district dates of attendance is available on the website under "2020-21 Dates & Times."
https://5il.co/ih1x
Pana CUSD 8 is providing the most up-to-date 2020-2021 School Calendar with important dates and time dismissals.
https://5il.co/igzi
The United Methodist Church will host a Back-to-School Supplies Giveaway for those in need on Saturday, August 8th. This is for students of the Pana School District only. See flyer below for times:
Check out available employment opportunities here:
https://www.panaschools.com/o/pana-cusd-8/page/employment--309
I have attached the invite for a social distancing event hosted by Girl Scouts. It looks like it could be a fun one!!
Parents, Students, & Staff: Please see the attached update as it pertains to the 2020-21 school year. Additional updates will follow next week. Stay safe!
https://5il.co/iaap
Parents and Guardians: We are seeking your input regarding re-opening schools in the Fall. A few minutes of your time is appreciated. Please complete by Wednesday, July 8th.
https://forms.gle/mWYa6GY7NuV7bJA86
2020census.gov
Pana is at 59.9% response.... We need your help!! Please take just a few minutes and fill out your information.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzmB5oJQ_z4
Each school or district will use these requirements to develop a local reopening plan. For more information about state requirements, visit ISBE.net/COVID19
Families and Pana CUSD Staff: Please see the attached message.
The Pana School Board meeting scheduled for Monday, June 22nd, will be available via live stream. The public budget hearing begins at 6:15 with the regular meeting following at 6:30 pm. https://youtu.be/1Gaztg03QIc
Class of 2020: Please pick up your signs and posters at PHS. They are there 8-11.
A few last reminders for the Class of 2020: Signs & posters are at PHS. Pick up, 8-11; Mrs Skinner will be sending out Chrome info this week to decommission them; if you are ordering more grad pics, turn in form and money to PHS by Friday.
Mrs Patton and Mr Tennell want to give a HUGE thank-you to all who helped to make graduation week so special!
PCUSD #8 Graduation Information
This evening you will be able to watch the live YouTube stream of our ceremony at: https://youtu.be/wqwUJbXQ_Ho
A program of our ceremony is attached.
Please join us as we honor our graduates!
Today is the day seniors!! Here are a few reminders about today:
1. We will be using the Remind app to notify you about adjustments to times in the event we are running late or early.
2. I am attaching a copy of your reporting times as a reminder. These are a guideline and are subject to change as we get rolling.
3. Upon arrival to campus staff will help get you in order as we will be going alphabetical. See grad program attached for that order.
4. When you arrive to campus at your designated time, please proceed to the north parking lot. Mr. Tennell will direct you where to go.
5. You will rotate through your stations upon arrival and staff will be on site to help you know where to go.
6. Guest expectations- up to 4 guests may accommodate you to the ceremony. All are expected to wear masks if you can not ensure 6 feet of distance between you and others. Graduates do not have to wear a mask as you cross the stage. We ask grads and their family to ride together in one vehicle if possible.
7. Be sure to dress appropriately and wear your cords if you have them.
If you have any questions, please call me (Mrs. Adam) directly at 562-6643. If I do not answer, please leave a message and I will call you back. See you tonight!
Attention Christian County Households! We need your help.......................
Pana is in 11 th place out of 13 counties!!! That means that other counties will be better represented and get a portion of the funds that should be supporting OUR SCHOOLS, OUR ROADS, OUR PUBLIC SERVICES 😪
We need everyone to respond to the census to help our county with funding :
You can respond by mail, by phone at (844) 330-2020 or by the internet at 2020census.gov.
Please encourage your friends and family to respond today by sharing this post. https://2020census.gov/en/ways-to-respond.html
Surprise 2020! Mr Tennell and Mrs Patton distributed posters of seniors to area business to display this week!
Those businesses that are graciously hanging posters are Bob Ridings, Caseys, Dairy Queen, Subway, McDonald’s, Pizza Man, AAMP, Brewin’ Hope Coffee House, Beyer’s Chiropractic, Holthaus Appliances, AutoZone, Save-A-Lot, Land of Lincoln Credit Union, First National Bank, People’s Bank, Outdoor Power Source, Walgreens, and Slack Glass. Thank you to the businesses for their support!
Free Summer Meals are part of the Summer Food Service Program funded through the US Department of Agriculture and administered by the Illinois State Board of Education. Call 1-800-359-2163 to find a site close to you.
Mr Tennell and Mrs Patton got the senior yard signs up in front of PHS. Check them out!
Class of 2020 and parents: If you are not part of Mrs Patton’s Remind, it is important that you sign up for graduation announcements. Text @pana2020 to 81010
The retirement parade ♥
Congratulations to our Retirees! You will be missed......
Scenes from the report card parade
It is so hard to say goodbye to my Morrell Smarties!!! What a special group of students. I will miss them so much!!!
Happy Last Day of First Grade! I will miss you all! Have a great summer! 💕
Love, Mrs. Jones
Miss Rodman had a great first year! She was able to have one last Google Meet with her students before summer started! She is going to miss her 3rd graders (almost 4th graders!!) so much! Have a great summer everyone☀️🌊☺️
Congratulations to Quinton Perry on receiving the Senior of the Year Award from First National Bank of Pana. https://youtu.be/0cskE4QGcQY
New employment opportunities can be found:
https://5il.co/gszq
Certainly this was not the way anyone wanted the last part of the year to go but everyone tried to make the best of it. Ms Hahnenkamp wants to say THANKS to her students, their parents, & my co-workers for their hard work. It takes a TEAM effort for great things to happen. I’m proud to be a part of the pride here in Pana!
More of Ms Hahnenkamp’s smiling students. It was great to talk to them in person. Enjoy your summer!
Ms Hahnenkamp was super excited to see her smiling students today! These kids were my sunshine each & every day. Have a great summer!
Ms Hahnenkamp was thrilled to see so many of her students today. They know just how to make me smile! Even a kiss of approval from the family pet. Have a great summer!
What a wonderful day to say goodbye to our students and retiring staff.
What a bitter sweet day! Have a great summer Mrs. Crawford’s first (well second now 😳) graders! ☀️ 💦 🏖🏊♀️
One last student who always has a smile 😊 that just made my days brighter. Ms Hahnenkamp is going to miss all of her students, but is excited that she’s getting to see & work with them at Lincoln School next year! Stay safe everyone & enjoy your summer!
Ms Hahnenkamp wants to wish these co-workers a Happy Retirement! Thanks for all you have done for the students at Pana Unit 8. May you enjoy more time to relax & enjoy your families.
Ms Hahnenkamp wants to give a super huge shout out to this student. 3 years at Washington School and she hasn’t missed a day! Way to go! And it was so good to see her today when she came to pick up her report card.
2020 Prom Court: Morgyn Kircher and Wyatt Cloe; Rhylee Freeman and Jacob Beyers; Olivia Schmitz and Xavier Jones; and Sway Denton and Bryce Edmiston
2020 Prom Queen and King: Kacey Swisher and Drake Spracklen
2020 Prom Queen and King: Kacey Swisher and Drake Spracklen
PJHS Last Day Reminders
PHS Students & Families,
With so much going on as we wrap up the year, please see the attached FAQ sheet for the most up to date information. Please let us know if you have questions. We are here to help! 562-6600
Can’t believe school’s over already! Definitely wasn’t what we expected but the students, parents, and teachers worked together and made it happen! 💪🤗😍#quaranteach2020 #remotelearning #lastdayofschool
A few more photos from Mrs. Crawford’s visits!
Mrs. LaMarche's first grade class love visiting on our Google meetings!
Mrs. LaMarche's class has been having fun this month with our May fun days! We've enjoyed pet day, crazy hair day, dress fancy day, and create art day.
Mrs. Crawford made some exciting visits today to deliver a surprise to her first graders! What an exciting day!
Mrs Patton has several senior shirts for sale in a variety of sizes. They are black and have the 20 with sigs on the back. EMAIL her (apatton@panaschools.com) if you are interested. First come, first served!!! Cost $25
Report Card Day at Washington
Friday May 29th, 9-11 am
PJHS yearbooks will be for sale tomorrow 5/26 during student belonging pick up. $20
5/26/20
*Final Return of packet work. Please return any items that belong to the school as well.
*Personal Belonging still at school will be returned to you.
*Say Good-Bye to your teacher
To comply with the social distancing expectations we will be saying a quick good-bye from your car. Teachers will follow the schedule below. However, if this time doesn't work, you may return and pick up any time on 5/26 from 8:00-3:00.
Schedule:
8:00-10:00 5th Grade Teachers will be distributing belongings and collecting packets
10:30-12:30 4th Grade Teachers will be distributing belongings and collecting packets
1:00-3:00 3rd Grade Teachers will be distributing belongings and collecting packets
Reminder to Seniors: Please return all loaner Chromebooks, chargers, and hotspots to the office by Tuesday, May 26th. The office will be open from 8 am - 11 am and you may call ahead to let them know you have something to drop off by calling 562-6600.
FYI: The Friday School Story on DoJo has experienced technical difficulty since 8:30 this morning.😒
The highlights are: ✨Report cards will be passed out BY THE TEACHERS on Friday May 29th. YES- you will be able to wave and say hi- We miss you so much!!!
*** We will observe social distancing and you will be expected to stay in your car. We will do a "parade" type event around the school to wave, take pictures and close out our school year.! A map of the traffic pattern and the location of your child's teacher will be posted here next week. The time for this 'Parade' will be 9-11 am. on Friday May 29th. If you are unable to attend you may message me to make other arrangements to pick up your report card.
We are looking forward to the opportunity to AIR HUG you all before summer break ❤
PJHS Students, final push to complete work if you haven't done so already. See you Tuesday!
Mrs. Hrabak’s handsome guys! All dressed up for the May fun day dress fancy.
PHS Students & Families,
As a reminder final drop offs and pickup of locker contents will be occurring Tuesday, May 26th from 8AM-3PM for grades 9-11. See attached schedule and call us at 562-6600 if you have any questions.
We ask that you bring all completed packets, textbooks, chromebooks, hotspots, library books, etc back at this time. Please use the East Visitor Lot. Finish strong Panthers!
Love getting these pictures! Mrs. Crawford’s class is awesome!
A special throwback Thursday honoring this year's retirees from Pana High School. As with everything else, this is not the way we planned to celebrate you guys or say goodbye. We thank you for you dedication and commitment to the students and education at PHS. We hope retirement is everything that you imagined and more!
Once a panther always a panther.
Tony Whetsell - Internet Course Facilitator
Brian Wood - Agricultural Education Teacher
Gary Ade - District Activities Director
It was a Wacky Wednesday in Mrs. Sloan's 4th grade meet!
Check out new employment opportunities:
https://www.panaschools.com/o/pana-cusd-8/page/employment--309
Some of Mrs. Smith’s kids shared some cute pet pictures.
May Day “FUN” Activities continue with Crazy Hair Day and Pet Day in Mrs. Jones’ class!
Mrs. Schmitz’s class loved taking pictures with their pets!
Mrs. Schmitz’s class loved taking pictures with their pets!
Mrs. Schmitz’s class is loving Take a Picture With Your Pet Day!
Mrs. Sloan's class had a pet parade at Tuesday's meet.
Miss Rodman had a great turnout for her Google Meet today! What a great way to start the week!
Today was Career Day for Mrs. Rodman’s Second Grade. They had a Google Meet and shared pictures. The students also had to find information about their career such as education, training, and salaries. The class hopes to meet later in the week for those that couldn’t join today!
PHS Stuco Fundraiser will be delivered to PHS in the circle drive tomorrow. Pick-up times are 2:30-4. Please make arrangements with Mrs Patton if you cannot pickup tomorrow, as items need to be refrigerated.
Mrs. Schmitz’s class is enjoying this beautiful Spring weather.
Mrs. Schmitz’s class knows how to show their school spirit!
Congratulations to the 2020 Prom Court:
Sway Denton and Bryce Edmiston; Rhylee Freeman and Jacob Beyers; Olivia Schmitz and Xavier Jones; and Morgyn Kircher and Wyatt Cloe. The 2020 Prom Queen and King are Kacey Swisher and Drake Spracklen.
Parents: Please continue to complete your 2020 US Census if you have not done so and check out this resource below: https://2020census.gov/en/what-is-2020-census/focus/grads.html
Mrs. Reynolds’ class had a fun zoo themed Zoom meeting! We shared our favorite animals, read a book about what would happen if anything goes wrong at the zoo, and had a special guest zookeeper (Mrs. Reynolds’ sister) talk to us about what her job entails.
Logan Puckett is our last senior. He competed in several events, and I really enjoyed to see him improve himself and help his team.
Good Morning PHS Students & Families,
Please see the latest information regarding pickups, drop offs and work completion.
Finish Strong Panthers!
More of Mrs. Schmitz’s kids having fun with Pajama Day and Crazy Hair Day!
Mrs. Hrabak’s Class enjoyed crazy hair day!
PJHS Students and Families, here is some important info regarding the end of the school year. https://youtu.be/Bo4CwL82E68
Good morning! Today's Parent Guide focuses on Mobile Phones: Is your child ready for a cell phone? Tips for Smart "Smartphone" Use, safety, privacy, and security, and using parental controls for safety.
https://www.connectsafely.org/wp-content/uploads/mobile_english.pdf
Mrs. Schmitz’s class enjoyed Pajama Day today!
It’s Crazy Hair Day in Mrs. Schmitz’s class!
Chase was a great distance runner, and we were expecting great things from him at pole vault. He always had to balance work, FFA, and track in the spring, but he always manage to balance life.
Good morning! Today's Parent Guide focuses on Snapchat: Dissecting it to see the individual features, tips for you and your kids, and what to do about harassment or unwanted Snaps.
https://www.connectsafely.org/snap/
Brady Hamilton has been a solid performer in discus and shot put for the Panthers for all four years. We will miss his humor and his love for sport.
“Flat Mrs. Crawford” has been busy helping her students wash cars and dig holes! 😂 They are really putting her to work! Thanks for the water shield Sophia!
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class has been having fun on their zoom get togethers. They had a Show&Tell meet, a girls’ dinner meet, & a food/nutrition Scavenger Hunt. Coming up later this week will be the boys’ dinner. Seeing each other is always a bright spot!
Another PHS Senior was picked on WNNS 98.7. Congrats to Annabelle!
http://ul.ink/RZW2-FN94
98.7 WNNS Selected a Pana Senior for Senior Spotlight. Congrats to Leandra Jophlin!
http://ul.ink/RZW2-FWY2
This is the public link for the upcoming May 18th board meeting live stream beginning at 6:30 pm, available for the media as well as the general public:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6TjJ8sOdao
Trey Patton was the anchor in the 4x400m relay and really found his niche in the 800m at the end of the last season.
Happy Mother's Day to all of our mothers, grandmothers, great grandmothers, aunts and moms in education. We hope you have a most wonderful day! We thank you for all your support.
Here are some of Mrs. Hrabak’s class reading a book outside.
Mrs. Hrabak’s kindergarteners enjoying May fun days.
Mrs. Hrabak’s Kindergarteners had a zoom class. We shared our favorite story! We played a rhyming and missing letter game. We counted to 100 in our silly voices. We had a great time visiting and seeing each other.
Track Senior Quinton Perry was able to compete well in so many events. His used his intelligence to make himself better in many events including the long jump.
Some hat day pictures from Mrs. Crawford’s kids!
Students in Mrs. Jones’ class found a perfect spot outside to read and joined in a Google Meet Scavenger Hunt!
Flat Mrs. Lehn has been on some great adventures already since arriving at her students' homes on Tuesday! Here she is with a chicken, at a construction site, buying a new car, and playing outside!! She can't wait to see where she goes next!
Mrs. Crawford’s kids better be watching their mailboxes! You just might have some of your very own mail coming your way! 😊
Reading outside on this sunny day was great for these two from Mrs. Smith’s Kindergarten.
Mrs. Smith’s kids were looking nice in their hats for hat day!
Mrs. Smith’s kindergarten enjoyed seeing each other during our zoom meeting. We had 9 kids join but somehow my picture after Cason joined didn’t take. The kids listened to a story about butterflies that Mrs. Smith read and then had show and tell.
Flat Stanley’s friend, Flat Mrs. Crawford has decided to visit her students. Check out what they have been working on with her!