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
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: 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!
Good morning! Today's Parent Guide focuses on Cyberbullying: What is it? What can help?
https://www.connectsafely.org/cyberbullying/
I apologize this was my first post of the week but it never made it to social media- The heart and soul of the team, Lane Perry. He was the only guy on our team who could score in six different events. His energy and enthusiasm was infectious, and there is no way to replace him.
Edmo is our next senior track star. He is a three-time state medalist, fast as lighting, and his tenacity to win on the track will be missed.
From Lincoln Elementary
Happy Nurse's day to Sandy Pauley. Her caring attitude and knowledge are an integral part of the education at PHS.
Track senior and three-time state medalist Cameron Owens is our next fast cat. He shares school records in the 4x100 and 4x200. His relay team also holds the conference record for the 4x100m.
Vincent is working hard with a smile on his face and Colin is completing an indoor obstacle course for P.E. time. Way to go guys! Mrs. Crawford misses you!
Ms Hahnenkamp wants to give a shout out to all her students’ parents for helping her teach their children during this time of school closure. The kids are learning because we are working together! #teamwork #teacherappreciationweek
“Fun” May Days
Washington School Counts Down to Summer! Orange and Blue Day to show our Pana Panther Pride!
Good morning! Today's Parent Guide focuses on Educational Technology: Why is it needed? How are students and teachers using technology? What are healthy uses at home and how can parents keep their children safe online?
https://www.connectsafely.org/the-parents-guide-to-educational-technology/
Final packet pickup at PHS today from 8AM-3PM. Call 562-6600 with your arrival time and we will be ready for you!
Senior Wes Kile is Pana's record holder in pole vault. His season was set to be a truly inspirational one.
Brie has been working super hard at home practicing the states and capitals by creating this great idea to use popsicle sticks! She also loved the “Tour the States” video I sent out on youtube so much that she got the poster for her Birthday!! 🥳🎂😍
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. A GINORMOUS shout out to the men and women who transformed their entire teaching practice overnight to attempt to engage and motivate students while not seeing them face to face. We salute you and are grateful for all you do!
FINAL PACKET PICKUP; Tomorrow 5/5 from 7:30-3:30 @ Lincoln Elementary. Please return any school work or items belonging to the school as well.
Calling All Lincoln Learners!!!! Help celebrate Virtual Teacher Appreciation Week by joining in the activities daily!!
Mrs. Reynolds’ class had another fun meeting! This week we shared our favorite books and had another scavenger hunt! It’s so great to see those smiling faces!
A Morning message from Mrs. Wysong!
https://dojovideos-5.classdojo.com/d059a71b21db2f51a20ef9c1/2020-05-01/b6a91e1a7b6150aabe39e044ae16c9aaccd88210_24f6eab71cb1/8a71cd5b885d.mp4
Ms Hahnenkamp’s students have had another busy week learning. From a mystery location meet to a would you rather with 2 very clever responses, just to name a few. Ms Hahnenkamp sure misses working with her students!
Lincoln School would like to thank ALL the cafeteria workers, helpers and delivery personnel who have tirelessly made meals every single school day to keep our kiddos fed!
Reminder that today is the Red Cross Blood Drive at the First United Methodist Church. They are accepting walk-ins and you can find more information by visiting our News Article HERE: https://www.panaschools.com/article/235665?org=pana-cusd-8
Good morning! Today's Parent Guide focuses on Instagram: how to post, responsible sharing, how you represent yourself, what to do if you are harassed, managing comments and time spent on the app.
https://www.connectsafely.org/instagram/
Had a GREAT turnout tonight from Brinkoetter and Maxedon’s class with 18 kids and some new faces that didn’t want to get off because they were having so much fun! We played another Scavenger Hunt game but this time I said colors that they had to find! #googlehangouts
Shout out to Chase- using his welding skills at home!
Mrs. Schmitz’s class is continuing to work hard and have some fun in the sun!
Mrs. Schmitz’s class is continuing to work hard and have some fun in the sun!
Attention 2020 students/guardians: Mrs Patton is accepting pictures for the graduation slideshow. We need a baby pic and senior pic. Furthermore, class officers elected to purchase yard signs that will be put up at PHS the week of graduation and given to seniors afterwards. The pictures submitted for the sign must have permission from photographer. Please email Mrs Patton all pics/permission by May 8th. Her email is apatton@panaschools.com
Mrs. Hrabak’s Kindergarten class had a zoom class. They went on a scavenger hunt to find something that starts with their favorite letter and their favorite shape. We counted to 100. We enjoyed seeing and talking with each other.
Washington and Lincoln Schools are hosting an online book fair starting today! It will run through May 12, and orders are shipped directly to your home! See the attached flier for more details! PLEASE SHARE!!
PHS Students and Families,
Please see the attached letter for information regarding our next round of packet pickups and important end of year details.
Mrs. Crawford loves seeing these smiling faces! We made “Pits & Peaks” posters to show what we miss about our normal days and ways we can look on the bright side of things by remembering to enjoy the little things!
Reminder concerning the April 30th Blood Drive at the First United Methodist Church: Anyone over 16 years of age can donate with their guardian's permission. Form can be found here: https://5il.co/fnrt
Attention PHS Athletes: Please take notice of the following message concerning sports and eligibility requirements.
New Employment Opportunities Available:
https://www.panaschools.com/o/pana-cusd-8/page/employment--309
Good morning! Today's Parent Guide focuses on Roblox: What is this gaming platform? How do you stay safe? How do you restrict social media/communication features?
https://www.connectsafely.org/roblox/
Mrs. Lehn's super second graders did an Earth Day themed directed drawing last week during their Zoom meeting. Here are a few of the completed pictures!
PHS students and families,
Please see the attached letter regarding Spring 2020 sports from the South Central Conference.
Some of Ms Hahnenkamp’s students joined in for Fun Friday.We did eye/hand coordination activities using a🏀&paddle.They went on a geometric solid scavenger hunt&sink/float experiment.Ms H is so thankful for @zoom so I can still see&work with her students!
Mrs. Morrell’s 2nd Grade Smarties celebrated Earth Day this week by doing something to help our planet. ♻️
Before school dismissal, PJHS 6th Art students were learning about one point perspective and oil pastels. These are terrific examples of what the project should look like with space, blending, angles, and depth.
Before School Dismissal, PJHS 7th & 8th Art students painted with acrylic paint! Students created silhouette paintings of their choice. These stand out for value, shape, space, and color!
We had a special guest join our Zoom meeting yesterday from Mrs. Crawford’s class! Pete the Cat is missing his first graders!
A few more photos of first graders working hard. Mrs. Crawford’s class continues to make her very proud!
Earth Day project for Brecklyn and her family
Good morning! Today's Parent Guide focuses on TikTok: the general overview of using TikTok, staying safe, parental controls and privacy.
https://www.connectsafely.org/tiktok/
Parents, over the next few weeks, I will be sharing out information for digital safety via Parent Guides in the areas shown below. Stay tuned as each guide will post on the respective Tuesday and Thursday of each week at 10 am.
Happy Administrative Assistant's Day Mrs. Murrell
You are simply the BEST!!!!
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to PJHS’s Mrs. Ambrose. What a special way to celebrate by seeing familiar faces in parade style (while respecting social distancing). We were so surprised, we missed the photo opportunity! PJHS appreciates all you do!
Please join the American Red Cross for a blood drive at First United Methodist Church on Thursday, April 30, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: FirstUMCPana to schedule an appointment.
Happy Administrative Assistance Day to Lincoln Elementary's own Robyn Foster. Thank you for all that we know that you do and for all that happens behind the scenes and goes unnoticed! Couldn't do it without you!
PHS & PJHS Art Students were given a 'Heart Challenge.' Students are to design an artwork with hearts along with messages. This google drawing stood out! Thank you for your continuing hard work. We teachers also miss you!
Happy Administrative Assistants Day! PHS is lucky to have Cheryl Foster and Melinda Sarver. Thank you for all the little and big things that you do for students and staff.
Projects at Washington School!!
If you were unable to pre-order a LINCOLN ELEMENTARY School yearbook it is not a problem. We will have additional copies for purchase once we return to school.
High school service learning students are still in service by helping the earth for earth day. They are recycling and planting flowers.
Tonight's PCUSD #8 Board Meeting at 6:30 pm will be available LIVE at the following live stream link:
https://youtu.be/bqi7nGFKdPE
Shout out to the PHS Painting class for completing sketchbook assignments without your sketchbooks! The prompt was a sketch based on a rainy day! These are terrific in creativity on paper, in google drawings, and in google documents! Please continue to do your hard work! :)
PHS Painting Class did landscape paintings with acrylic paint awhile back. Over the course of time these students have learned new techniques from painter Bob Ross.
Soooo true!!
Mrs. Schmitz’s Class is having fun practicing their spelling words on the website spellingcity.com.
This corona virus won’t keep these 2 besties from seeing each other!! 🥰👬#facetime
Ms Hahnenkamp met with kids & parents several times this week to help with work, just talk, & do mystery location. Kids knew the state after just 2 questions! Now they are going to learn about Montana & compare it to our state. #learningisfun #curiosity
PHS Parents and Seniors,
Herff Jones will be present on Friday April 24th from 9-11a.m. for a drive through delivery in the circle drive way in the main entrance of Pana High School. You will need to call 217-817-0607 or visit www.highschool.herffjones.com to finalize payments or place orders if you have not already done so. To protect everyone during this time cash payments will not be accepted. If you can not pay by credit card please call 217-817-0607 to make arrangements with Herff Jones. We look forward to seeing you and can’t wait to delivery your cap and gown and personalized senior orders.
Seniors take advantage of the weekend to complete some scholarships. Most local scholarships are due next Friday, April 24th! Applications can be found on the website: https://sites.google.com/a/panaschools.com/phs-counselor/scholarship-information
Just talking dragons and genetics with the Biology students today...
Some more kids in action during remote learning from Mrs. Crawford’s class❤️.
One School - One Book - PJHS Students Chapters 17-18 are now available. Links are also available through the PJHS Help Desk and PJHS Reading teacher's Google Classrooms https://bit.ly/pjhsreadaloud
Mrs. Schmitz’s class misses their friends. Alyvia and Paul chose to read today’s story together using Facebook Messenger.
#friendsreadtogether
#watchusgrowandlearn
Mrs. Cross' class was challenged to read with their pets!
PHS students- don't forget today is packet pickup and drop off TODAY until 3pm. A drop off box is located on the East (Visitor) entrance for your completed work.
We are here at Lincoln Elementary today (4/14) until 330 to take any packet you want to return and give out the the 3rd wave of packets.
Mrs. Rodman’s class had fun with a STEM activity. The eggs didn’t break in the Egg Drop Challenge. 🥚
Just a reminder that tomorrow (4/14) is the 3rd wave of packet pick up. We will be available at Lincoln Elementary from 7:30 to 3:30 and will bring your packets to your car, just like before. We will also be accepting completed work at this time as well.
Miss Rodman is really missing her peeps! She hopes everyone has a great Spring Break and a happy Easter! 🐥🌷
Mrs. Rodman’s class had fun with a STEM activity. The eggs didn’t break in the Egg Drop Challenge. 🥚
5th graders from Mrs. Brinkoetter’s class doing remote learning!! 👩🏫😍
5th graders from Mrs. Brinkoetter’s class doing remote learning!! 👩🏫😍
4/8/20 Announcements from Lincoln Elementary School https://youtu.be/KrwPrrDFm10
From a VFT with @GeoBrandon learning about Holy Week in Guatemala to Mystery Number Get Together with classmates, Ms Hahnenkamp’s kids had a busy learning learning day.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s kids enjoyed Mystery Doug today and even made their own foil creations. They are looking forward to the next Mystery Doug live!
Remote learning has been extended to April 30th and a 3rd wave of packet pick-up will take place at Lincoln Elementary after Spring Break on April 8th to provide materials for the rest of the month. Have a safe and restful holiday.
Teaching online with help from friends.
One School - One Book - PJHS Students Chapters 8-16 are now available. Links are also available through the PJHS Help Desk and PJHS Reading teacher's Google Classrooms https://bit.ly/pjhsreadaloud
Ms Hahnenkamp 💕 the portfolio part of @ClassDojo. It’s a fantastic way to see and hear them share what they are learning. It melts my ❤️ to hear them say hi 👋 & some even blow me a kiss.
Thanks to Zoom, Ms Hahnenkamp was still able to attend the Coaches Networking Meeting to learn about offering support to our students and their parents during our time away. Thanks Midwest PBIS for the great ideas and resources!
Mrs. LaMarche's friends are keeping busy at home! Mykel is drawing his prediction about the story. Matthew is making and sending hugs in the mail. Teig is smiling through his morning work. Several students joined in a meeting to visit and complete a directed draw activity. Fun!
Mrs Crawford’s students are starting to get the hang of Zoom meetings. They enjoy seeing their friends and updating each other. 😊
PHS Students and Families,
Please see the attached letter for the latest information regarding our closure and pickup of distance learning materials. For any questions please call the office at 562-6600. Office hours are 8AM-11AM.
Mrs. Smith’s kids have been working on playing monster mash literacy games, YouTube learning, and doing jelly bean math.
Mrs. Schmitz’s class had a Zoom meeting this afternoon. We were able to see our friends and do a quick Easter craft.
PJHS Parents/Guardians and Students: Please see the attached letter regarding extended remote learning days until April 30th.
Students: Remember you can also use your Google Docs offline if you have limited internet access. Here's how:
https://support.google.com/drive/answer/2375012?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
The Online Book Fair for PJHS will run from April 6-April 19.
Here is the link to the homepage: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/panajuniorhighschool2
It makes Mrs. Lehn's heart happy to see these smiling faces!! Today during our Zoom meeting, we played "Would You Rather...".
I’m just posting pictures of my kids (students). They are working super hard. Their parents are working hard and being very inventive with learning and keeping the kids active! The pictures I get from my students are the bright spots to my days!☀️. - Mrs. Rodman
https://youtu.be/YP0Cg9JSSeE
4/3/2020 Morning/Afternoon Announcements! I have been busy arranging for a Shed Delivery! After announcements go to the YouTube link below to see a better view of that video.
https://youtu.be/tzudEfVYvNs SHED
Dear K-2 Students, Parents and Guardians,
Beginning March 31, all schools in Illinois moved from ‘Act of God’ days to “Remote Learning”. What does this mean?
Remote Learning is defined as: An educational program designed to provide continuation of learning for students under conditions that prohibit the learner and instructor from being in the same physical space.
While we would much rather be here in the building all together every day, we have had to figure out a way to provide a meaningful education for your children to prepare them for when we return to school. Because this new way of teaching and learning has everyone trying to figure out what they NEED to do, what they SHOULD do, and what they WANT to do. I am outlining the responsibilities of everyone below. *Note: Some of the outline below is taken from the Pana CUSD#8 Remote Learning Plan on the panaschools.COM website. I don’t want anyone to miss out on what they need to do to be a successful student and eventually be ready for the next grade. We all have to work together to provide what these kids need to meet their physical, emotional and educational needs.
Teacher Responsibiities:
• Make remote learning activities available to parents each day.
• Provide a range of meaningful learning opportunities that meet the needs of all learners (pencil and paper, electronic opportunities for experiences, opportunity for Google Meets/Hangouts so kids can see their classmates and teachers, etc.).
• Provide regular feedback to students on their progress.
o This includes asking for work samples (photos) to determine if students need additional guidance with work or are on the right track.
• Students should not be engaging in more than 90 minutes of work daily.
Student/Parent Responsibilities:
• Read every day!!
• Make arrangements to pick up work packets at the school so you have the resources you need to complete assignments.
• Connect to DoJo daily to review the assigned work. Just check in- you do not have to sit all day at the computer, just check in to let them know you are ok or you need help with the assigned tasks.
• Teachers are available in the DoJo classroom between 8:15-1:15 daily. If that does not work in your schedule, respond anyway and they will get back to you the next day.
• Complete and respond back to any work requested by the teacher.
• Ask questions when you need help or don’t understand something.
• Be respectful to yourself, your teachers, and your peers.
• If you know someone who is NOT connecting- tell them to call the office to get help 562-7500.
Attendance:
• Your response back to your teacher is an indication that you are working and engaged in your learning.
• Attendance to learning is mandatory. If your child is not engaging in learning, they will not be ready for when we return (whether this school year or next is still up in the air- it depends on ensuring the health and safety of everyone).
Grading:
• The purpose of grading is to provide meaningful feedback to students to help them grow.
• Your responses allow teachers to see if you are on the right track or need help with skills.
• Grading for the 4th quarter will be S (satisfactory) or I (incomplete) and IS based on your participation in your learning.
** Please look on the panaschools.COM website for these documents:
1. The school closure extension letter from Mr. Bauer.
2. The Pana CUSD #8 District wide remote learning plan.
3. A sign up for the Grab and Go meals being provided to ALL students in our district.
Additional Packet distribution:
April 14th 1-3 at Washington School- Same drive up routine as the last time!! Arrive from the south with your passenger window to the door and I will hand you your packet of materials.
*Do not hesitate to call or message me if you need assistance or questions.
Be safe and be healthy until we are ‘back to normal’.
Love,
Mrs. Wysong
You can now order 2019-2020 Yearbooks online! https://yearbookforever.com/schools/pana_high_school_buy_yearbook_9924/uEze9YFn0x49cbl54sYaXgIK
Mrs. Crawford’s kids working on their school work, doing science experiments, & channeling their inner artist at home! Miss you guys so very much❤️
SORRY- copy and paste the link into your browser WITHOUT the "for our kiddos!" portion.. apparently it smashed that all together when I posted it :0(
https://youtu.be/PGqQDdF9o4M
FOR OUR KIDDOS!
Mrs. Morrell’s class met today on Zoom to play mystery number. They had to use their knowledge about numbers to guess what Mrs. Morrell’s secret number was. Mrs. Dilley even joined the class! She is missing working with the kids!!!
Mrs. Wysong has been spreading the love at Washington School! She painted hearts on all the classroom windows to tell all of our families how much we love and miss them! Here is Natalie sending love back to all of us! Thanks Natalie and Mrs. Wysong!
When you get to virtually read Hamlet together... 💕
3/32/2020 Morning Announcement at Lincoln Elementary
https://youtu.be/pDa3dEO53Fw
This morning, Mrs. Lehn's class met on Zoom to discuss their reading story for the day and play a game of virtual four corners!! What fun!!!
Parents and Students: Here's your quick start guide on joining a Google Meet. If you've never tried it and aren't sure where to start, check out this easy step-by-step guide. Stay safe and thank you for connecting virtually!
https://5il.co/ehij
Lincoln Learners, keep ROCKING your work. Check out this video from a few people who miss you and are proud of you!!
https://youtu.be/mrI1HjR1_BU
Mrs. Cross's 5th grade students at Lincoln Elementary completed a science experiment online with the help of her little ones!
Mrs. Schmitz’s class is having fun learning new things at home. They are coloring, doing crafts, and reading upside down!
Mrs. Lehn loves getting pictures of her students working hard at home! Keep them coming!
6th Grade Parents:
If you are not signed up for Remind, please do so using the attached directions. We will be sending out daily information for you to refer to in connection to assignments.
https://bit.ly/3dHYi1p
Mrs. Smith loves receiving pictures of her students working and playing! I miss you all!
One School - One Book - PJHS Students
Chapters 6-7 are now available. Links are also available through the PJHS Help Desk and PJHS Reading teacher's Google Classrooms
https://bit.ly/pjhsreadaloud
3/31/20 Morning Announcements with Dripple the Turtle from Mrs. Cross's Class!
https://youtu.be/nBd1lvj_ilo
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6nwNv6Dut20hbBsGVRgo-dmw2HCPgmXWSEfrlIIxUAsuptw/viewform
Pick up meals at the PHS between 8-10. If you are on the bus route these meals can be delivered between 8-9. You need to sign up only one time and anyone is eligible
It’s the beginning of a new learning from home week and Ms Hahnenkamp’s class went on a virtual field trip with #LearnAroundtheWorld to learn about the Brooklyn Bridge. Thanks @GeoBrandon for being our tour guide!
One School - One Book
PJHS Students - Chapters 4-5 are now available. Use this link to access the file to where you can listen and then participate in a school-wide discussion. https://bit.ly/pjhsreadaloud
A few more pics from PJHS's Virtual Spirit Week
3/30/20 Lincoln Elementary School Morning Announcements from outside with the packet PICK UP line!
https://youtu.be/Vadtu8Dd6VE
All set up outside and waiting on you to come pick up your packets at Lincoln School. We will be here until 3:30. Come an git em!
Just a little something to keep everyone connected while we are apart. Keep sending those pictures to kmillburg@panaschools.com
https://youtu.be/VDP1vKZ10Fk
Attention Parents of Lincoln Elementary Student. A second "Packet Pickup" for 3/30/20, will be from 7:30-3:30. Like last time, enter the bus lane from the SW corner of 2nd and Spruce and stay in your car. Someone will come to your car bringing the packet out to you.
Mrs. Schmitz’s class has been working hard at home.
Mrs. LaMarche's first graders not only work hard from home, but they are saying the Pledge of Allegiance each day with Mrs. Wysong and crafting hearts to thank those front line workers.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class had 2 opportunities for virtual field trips hosted by @learnaroundtheworld 1st to learn about the Wright Brothers & 2nd to a coral reef in Indonesia.They met in between on Zoom w/Mrs Tynan& Mrs Bowker to drum & dance. Lots of fun & learning!
Mrs. Reynolds’ class has been on a 3D shape hunt at home!
New employment opportunities are available:
https://www.panaschools.com/o/pana-cusd-8/page/employment--309
One School - One Book:
PJHS Students-Your reading teachers have put together a read aloud for you to enjoy at home. Use this link to access the file to where you can listen and then participate in a school-wide discussion.
https://bit.ly/pjhsreadaloud
Mrs. Schmitz’s class had a challenge to show ways to prevent the spreading of germs. Alyvia drew a picture to show how to wash your hands, Harrison showed us how to wash, and Meyer showed hand washing and social distancing from his twin sister!🤣
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSd6nwNv6Dut20hbBs…/viewform
Pick up meals at the PHS between 8-10. If you are on the bus route these meals can be delivered between 8-9. You need to sign up only one time and anyone is eligible
Students in Mrs. Sloan’s class getting creative!!
March 26th, 2020
Dear K- 2 Students & Families,
(PK students teachers are contacting you for information and activities thru dojo- you do not need to come get packets)
1. The K-2 packets of instructional materials that you will need to go along with your assignments for March 31st-April 7th will be available for pickup Monday, March 30th at Washington School. Below, I have outlined the details:
• Kindergarten @ 9:00-10:00;
Grade 1 @ 1030-11:30;
Grade 2 @12:00 -1:00
• In order to make this less crowded, we ask that you follow the schedule, arrive from the south (just like the busses do) and stay in line. (please be patient). By coming in this way, you will be arriving at the back door with your passenger side window toward the building. I will run in and out of the back door to hand you the things that you need. (if you need any additional school supplies, message me on dojo and I will add them to your packet of learning materials)
• If you are unable to come to pick up your packet, send me an email at cwysong@panaschools.com and we will figure out other arrangements, but I would appreciate only having to figure this out for the truly in need- 300 separate arrangements is not an efficient way to do this. (Thank you)
• YOU DO NOT need to return your other work when you come….…. there are things in the first packets that will be needed for the next wave of assignments :0) Watch for guidance from your teacher of which things she wants you to send pictures of.
• If you have more than one student at Washington, please message me (before Monday) in dojo and tell me what time you are coming and I will have all your packets ready to go in one bag!! And if someone else is picking up your children’s packets, let me know that also (with time) and I will put your things with theirs so we can do this in the most efficient way possible….
2. Note: The state has determined that we will be moving from the ‘Act of God’ days to a ‘remote learning’ designation. What does this mean for us? It means that YOU have been doing an awesome job doing your work and asking questions when you need help. It means that WE will continue to support your child’s learning. It also means that we must continue to take attendance based on you picking up assignments and responding (we are aware that you may be doing this outside the ’normal school hours’, that is ok- we will still count you as in attendance if you are responding and turning in work.) This is a new way to teach and to learn for all of us, so please continue to work hard- we do not know at this time how long this will last, and we need to make sure that you are ready to finish the year strong!! This will continue to evolve but is so very, very important in your child being ready for the next grade.
3. Grab and Go meal pickups are currently occurring in the circle drive at the High School and coming on the busses daily from 8:00 -10:00 A.M. If you have not signed up but would like to, please go to www.panaschools.com to sign up. If you have already done this, the list will continue and you do not need to sign up again. *****NO meals (delivery or pick up) and NO instructional assignments will be sent out on dojo for April 9th, 10th or 13th. This is our designated spring break and that cannot be changed on the school calendar, and at this time no changes have been made in dates like the last day of school, High School graduation, etc. There are a lot of ‘wait and see’ things this year.
4. Should the closure extend past the April 7th date, I will provide you with additional information concerning details of plans for another round of instructional materials and how this will continue to evolve. (some of you already have that- just in case)
THANK YOU ALL for your patience and understanding as we navigate this unprecedented time in education. We will continue to communicate via class dojo, email, social media, and Lumen notifications. If you have additional questions, please contact the office at 562-7500. Office hours will remain 7:30AM-3:30PM Monday through Friday.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Wysong
Mrs Patton held individual conferences with Comp kids today about their research papers. Students are doing a wonderful job working on their papers!
PJHS Students and Parents: Please read the following letter carefully for information regarding extended Distance Learning Days.
Mrs. Hrabak's Class shared their signs of Spring pictures and made a 3D shape for math.
Lincoln Elementary ztudents and Families please see the attached letter being shared today with the most up-to-date information regarding our school closure and our next wave of packet pick up procedures for Monday March 30th.
Mrs. Lehn hosted a Google Meet with a few of her students this morning during which we did a virtual show-and-tell! It was so nice seeing and talking to each other!! I sure do miss all of my second grade friends!!
PHS Students & Families,
Please see the attached letter being shared today with the most up to date information regarding our school closure.
Several of Mrs. Lehn's second graders are spreading kindness by creating hearts to hang in their windows to honor and support all the heroes in our wonderful town! Thanks to Ms. Blessman for the great idea!
There is so much E-Learning going on at Lincoln Elementary. The teachers and students have embraced technology like champions! Mrs. King has a class meeting for a read aloud!
Ms Hahnenkamp’s kids read a story about a girl going to a beach. Look 👀 who had a picnic “at the beach” 🏖 today.
Mrs Morrell’s Second Graders read a story today about a girl going to the beach for the first time. Of course that means we had to have a picnic lunch at the beach.
Some of Ms Hahnenkamp’s kids went on a virtual field trip to Indonesia to learn about Komodo dragons with #GeoShows. Thanks GeoBrandon for being our guide. And someone in our room was on the top of the Kahoot leader board!
Mrs. Epley had fun catching up with four of her students this morning. They played an indoor scavenger hunt.
Mrs. Smith’s Kindergarteners have been looking for signs of spring, and showing their appreciation for all of our essential workers!
Mrs. Rodman, Mrs. Lehn, Mrs. Morrell, and Ms. Hahnenkamp have a special message for their second friends. ♥️
Mrs. Schmitz’s class is working hard and showing their appreciation for our community workers!
Daily dose of PJHS positivity...the sun is out, the sky is blue, and the grass is green!
Art Challenge for 6-12 Art Students! We may have talked about the color wheel. Please find items that are neutral colors
Black - Brown - White - Gray. See what you find in your house or outside of your house! :)
https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSd6nwNv6Dut20hbBs…/viewform
Pick up meals at the PHS between 8-10. If you are on the bus route these meals can be delivered between 8-9. You need to sign up only one time and anyone is eligible
Mrs. Holman challenged Washington School students to make a color wheel out of items they could find around their house. Check out this one by 2nd graders Ryan, Norah, and Lucas! Super cool!! Mrs. Lehn is so proud of you three!
Look how hard these kiddos from Mrs. Lehn's class are working at home! They continue to be "ready to learn" even away from school!
Mrs. Lehn's class has been keeping very busy while learning at home. Several students completed her scavenger hunt challenge and had lots of fun in the process!
There is so much E-Learning going on at Lincoln Elementary. The teachers and students have embraced technology like champions! Mrs. Brinkoetter prepares her class for a Social Studies read aloud that is also an AR book!
3/25/20 Wednesday's Spirit Week at Lincoln Elementary will be - Jam in your jammies. Post a picture in Google Classroom jamming to your favorite song in your jammies!
Mrs. Morrell and Ms Hahnenkamp’s classes had a Google Meet today. The kids were able to chat and see each other. The teachers were able to ask questions as a review to check on what the students have been learning. It helps to see our friends!!
Mr. Sanders asked all of his students today on Google Classroom to post a picture of some "off the couch" activity. Click the link to see one that got submitted from the Zoology & Botany class...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUOk_Zef0ek&feature=youtu.be
I miss my students, but I love that they send me pictures!!
Look what Mrs. Foster has been up to at Lincoln Elementary!
Some PJHS students are creating artwork on their windows so passersby can enjoy!
Mrs. LaMarche is super proud of how hard her students are working at home! Keep up the great work!
Several of Mrs. LaMarche's first graders met in a Google hangout meeting. We celebrated Kaydence's birthday with Koo Koo Kangaroo, and talked about our spelling words. Even Mrs. Wysong joined in on the fun!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6nwNv6Dut20hbBsGVRgo-dmw2HCPgmXWSEfrlIIxUAsuptw/viewform
Pick up meals at the PHS between 8-10. If you are on the bus route these meals can be delivered between 8-9. You need to sign up only one time and anyone is eligible
Mrs. Reynolds took the eggs home that her class was hatching. Yesterday they started to hatch! There are 8 fluffy yellow babies!🥚🐣🐥
Lincoln Elementary School
Mrs. Schmitz’s class has been having fun making Gack, doing sand art, and learning about rainbows!
PJHS Spirit Week Day #1-Day 2 is SUPERHERO DAY! Send your pic to Mrs. Ellis at jellis@panaschools.com.
One of our positive posts from Monday during spirit week at Lincoln Elementary from Kenley. Today's activity is wearing favorite sports apparel/post pics of playing any game like Davontae Harris suggested in our shout out to Mackenzie below. https://youtu.be/FATRL4tos1A
Mrs. Crawford tried out a Zoom video chat with some of her students. It was successful and was great to see them virtually! We will be using this more often😁.
Mrs. Crawford’s kids are getting creative and working hard at home! Keep it up! I miss you all!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6nwNv6Dut20hbBsGVRgo-dmw2HCPgmXWSEfrlIIxUAsuptw/viewform
Pick up meals at the PHS between 8-10. If you are on the bus route these meals can be delivered between 8-9. You need to sign up only one time and anyone is eligible
I hope everyone is staying safe and warm! A reminder for Grab & Go lunches:
Pick up is at the High School Circle Drive from 8 - 10 am. Bussed meals will be delivered between 8 & 9 am.
Anyone age 3 to 18 is eligible to sign up no matter what school or their household income. You need to sign up only one time:
Form is here: https://bit.ly/grabgolunch20
Mrs. Rodman’s kids have been working very hard on their daily lessons. They are also having a lot of fun doing extra projects such as: Science and cooking with their parents, making a journal just like Junie B., and reading their favorite books.
Mrs. Morrell’s class finished their Iditarod Unit by answering questions about their musher they followed and doing a STEM project. They did a great job creating a dog sled.
Davontae Harris NFL cornerback for the Denver Broncos and former ISU college football player, gives an encouraging shout out to Mackenzie Harris and Lincoln Elementary as we go through social distancing together! (CameoVideoShoutouts n Tammy Grotts)
https://youtu.be/FATRL4tos1A
Family Art Challenge....make a color wheel from things around your house!! Post your color wheel!!
There is so much E-Learning going on at Lincoln Elementary. The teachers and students have embraced technology like champions! Mrs. Maxedon shares pictures of her say with her kiddos!
Mrs. Schmitz’s class was asked to post pictures of what makes them happy.
Mrs. Schmitz’s class is working so hard at home!
When school has to happen at home, some parents get really creative. Blakey had to avoid “laser beams” while walking down her hallway. What a fun P. E. activity!
Mrs. Schmitz’s class is working hard. Lots of reading and math happening at home.
Pick up meals at the PHS between 8-10. If you are on the bus route these meals can be delivered between 8-9. You need to sign up only one time and anyone is eligible. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6nwNv6Dut20hbBsGVRgo-dmw2HCPgmXWSEfrlIIxUAsuptw/viewform
The 6th graders have been studying diaries and writing in a daily diary. Liberty Law recorded a video sharing one of her diary entries and diary writing tips for her classmates! We will keep recording history!
These kids from Ms Hahnenkamp’s class are showing off their art work and looking for signs of spring. So excited to see them learning at home! Thanks parents for helping me continue to teach your kids during this time.
These kids from Ms Hahnenkamp’s class are showing off their art work and looking for signs of spring. So excited to see them learning at home! Thanks parents for helping me continue to teach your kids during this time.
Ms Hahnenkamp had a great time catching up with her students today. Ms Blessman and Mrs Morrell also joined. Thankful for technology bringing us together!
Mrs Patton met with her Intro to Lit class to discuss times to meet and discuss Hamlet.
There is so much E-Learning going on at Lincoln Elementary. The teachers and students have embraced technology like champions! Mrs. Matthews, our Title Math teacher connects with Mrs. Sloan's class
Hey Lincoln Learners! Let's keep each others spirits up and have some fun this week!!
Attention PJHS...let's have a little fun this week! Show your spirit!
Make sure to tune in to the Lincoln Elementary YouTube page each day for morning announcements with Mrs. Millburg!
Lincoln Elementary will be handing out a second round of packets on the 30th. More details to come as that date gets closer.
There is so much E-Learning going on at Lincoln Elementary. The teachers and students have embraced technology like champions! Mrs. Sloan uses Google Meets as a way to have class meetings!
Please see the latest information from Superintendent Bauer concerning school closings and safety measures from Governor Pritzker.
Mrs. Morrell’s Nearpod lesson for today was about spring. The students were then asked to go outside and look for the signs that spring is here. They drew pictures of what they observed in their art books for our Afternoon Activity.
Mrs. Rodman loves getting pictures of all her students working! Today’s pictures include: a baby sister working with her big brother, a cat watching Mystery Science, a Lego project, and fun with our phonics books:)
There is so much E-Learning going on at Lincoln Elementary. The teachers and students have embraced technology like champions! Ms Burrus embeds her self to interact during instruction time!
There is so much E-Learning going on at Lincoln Elementary. The teachers and students have embraced technology like champions! Mrs. Epley using jamboard for discussion groups!
So proud of my kids (and their parents/home educators) for working so hard at home! Here’s some photos of Mrs. Crawford’s kids being responsible and having some fun with distance learning!
A few of Mrs. LaMarche's first graders got a chance to say hello to each other today using Google hangout! It was so great to see each other and chat for a few minutes! Thanks to Amanda Skinner and Scott Savage for showing us how!
Here's a couple more kiddos reading!
Mrs. Cross' kiddos are still working hard on these E-Learning Days!
Mrs. Epley encouraged her students to make a fort and read in it. Ben decided to listen to a video I uploaded so he can hear the latest chapter of the read aloud we had started at school. Good for him!
A lot of things may have stopped, but not our learning! Way to go kids! Mrs. Jones is so proud of you! 🥰
Drake is hard at work on his phonics. Samantha has been taking the daily challenge and Natalie is writing some key details about zebras.
Be sure to check out the counselor website for additional resources! https://sites.google.com/a/panaschools.com/phs-counselor/
Pana CUSD #8 teachers participating in technology training this morning. We have the most innovative and dedicated teachers!
I want to be sure you are aware of the free internet access opportunities from AT&T, Spectrum, and Comcast. ISBE has listed these opportunities at www.isbe.net/keeplearning.
Thanks to our class's special book sponsors, Mrs. LaMarche's first grade students are still reading at home! They are enjoying one of their very own books, "Party Pigs."
See the Lincoln Elementary morning announcements for 3-20-30 today! https://youtu.be/53EEzYsBcUQ
Mrs. Morrell’s Afternoon Activity was to build a reading fort to read in. Check out how cool their forts are.
Mrs. Schmitz’s class enjoyed watching a video of her reading aloud a story today. Even Harrison’s bearded dragon, Gray, turned his head and watched!
A couple of Mrs. Hrabak’s Kids working hard on math and the letter Jj.
Mrs. Smith is enjoying pictures of her kids working on letters, songs, and Math! Keep working hard!
Students in Business and Technology have been using Nearpod this week to learn what it takes to become a CEO
PHS Agriculture classes...please check Google classroom as Mr. Wood and Mrs. Perry uploaded lessons there. If you need a hard copy packet please let the office know as they have them available. Stay safe!
Mrs. King got a picture of a friend reading his AR book!
Parents: Take a moment to complete this 2-question survey regarding Home Internet Access.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgXEs3ucz7G5I77Llw9mUv-4k3OyToOXyiCVENxFp9XRt3HA/viewform
FYI for parents and the community
Please complete your US Census by April 1st. See the information below:
Hey Lincoln Learners! Go to the link below to view the Lincoln Elementary YouTube Channel. Mrs. Millburg will be posting morning announcements and fun videos for you. Be sure to subscribe to the channel to see all the videos to come.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTbdknDrD_0
Mrs. Morrell’s Second Graders had a fun afternoon activity today. They watched a video teaching them how to draw a leprechaun. They did amazing!!!
Reminder: Parents, if you would like to participate in the "Grab and Go" lunch, you only need to fill out the form below once.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6nwNv6Dut20hbBsGVRgo-dmw2HCPgmXWSEfrlIIxUAsuptw/viewform
Check out these leprechaun traps made by Mrs. Morrell’s Second Graders today! 🍀
Mrs. Rodman’s students tried to catch that Leprechaun 🍀 today! It was a fun day of communicating with students and parents!
Ms Hahnenkamp & some of her students wearing their green today. We didn’t want to get pinched by a leprechaun 🍀.
Here are more of Ms Hahnenkamp’s students with their pot of gold towers. Great job!
If you have been unable to pick up your packets at Lincoln Elementary School they are still available for pick up anytime between 7:45-3:30. Ring the doorbell at the SW entrance and we will bring them to the door.
Parents: Consolidated Communications is offering two free months of internet for students. Please see the info below for more details:
It appears those mischievous leprechauns aren’t happy that school has been closed. Look 👀 at the message they left Ms Hahnenkamp’s students. Watch out families! They are trying to find you.
Delivery service load up! Shout out to the meal preppers and deliverers!
Media students were asked to document how this shutdown has affected their lives. My favorite submission so far today!
If you were unable to get your packets at Lincoln Elementary School on Monday, they are still available for pick up anytime between 7:45-3:30. Ring the doorbell at the SW entrance and we will bring them to the door.
Ms Hahnenkamp is thrilled to see so many students sending pictures of their Pot of Gold Towers!They may be home, but they are still learning. Keep it up!She also loves seeing those smiling faces!Thanks parents for being involved.We are truly working as a TEAM! #learningisfun
PHS Counselor Connection
PJHS students are rocking Distance Learning this morning! It is so amazing to see students learning and giving their best work! Keep it up PJHS! Your teachers are so proud of you and we are here for you!
Ms Hahnenkamp would like to thank Save-A-Lot for donating bags to put our student learning packets in yesterday. Please say thanks to them next time you go shopping. Also thanks to everyone who came and picked up the packets for my students. It’s great to see everyone working together so our students can continue to learn during this time. Pana proud!
Happy St. Patrick's Day!!
Hope you are able to catch a Leprechaun today....
We were able to accommodate students’ needs with ease today. The staff was amazing at preparing. We are sad to say, “See you soon,” but we hope that’s the truth. Stay safe and healthy! Keep learning!
Thanks to everyone who was able to pick things up today and will be ready to start in the morning.... dojo for help if you need it and stay healthy!!
Teachers will be available from 8:15-1:15 daily to answer questions and will be away from their dojo and email after that time to continue to plan activities to keep your kiddos brains engaged.
If you were unable to come today, call the office (562-7500) to make arrangements.
Mrs. Hrabak’s class would like to thank Pana Save A Lot for donating bags to Washington School. We appreciate how you always support our local schools!!!
Talk about a well oiled machine!! Here at Lincoln school we are getting those packets out faster than McDonald’s drive up!! It was all hands on deck and everyone was part of the team. I could not be more proud of our staff!
Great job guys #gumby
We saw tons of high school students show up this afternoon to pick up materials. If anyone is still needing materials please call the office to arrange pickup. Students don't forget to check Google Classroom and email your teacher with any questions you may have!
Mrs. Morrell’s Second Grade would like to thank Pana Save A Lot for donating bags to Washington School. We appreciate how you always support our local schools!!!
Good Morning!
The doors at Washington School will be unlocked beginning at 1:15 to pick up the materials and packets.... that said, due to the CDC recommendation for social distancing we respectfully ask:
1. Leave extra kiddos at home... the fewest possible people in your party-the better.
2. This will be a grab and go. Your packet will be in the hallway outside the classroom door. Teachers and assistants will be there to guide you. Though we love you all, please get in and out as quickly as possible and use dojo and email for communication.
3. Use the QR code posted on the door to sign up for meals. Additional packets will be distributed using this system (bus or pick up) as well. Our packets will go out weekly but the assignments will be pushed out to you on dojo daily.
4. If you know someone who is not on dojo and has questions, please give them the school phone number and have them call me. 562-7500.
5. Take time to read to your kiddos, ENJOY THEM! They will be grown and gone before you know it.... make this a special family time to help eliminate their fears in this difficult time.
Mrs. Wysong
All PHS Introduction to Art Students are learning and discovering the Pop Art movement. Here are some example projects on display outside of the Art Room! Pop Art focuses on mass media & culture. Here are great examples of those :) #PopArt #Artworks #Coolstuff
Meals (breakfast and lunch grab and go) will be available for pickup beginning 3/17 from 8-10am. So we can get an accurate count, please be sure to fill out the Google Form at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6nwNv6Dut20hbBsGVRgo-dmw2HCPgmXWSEfrlIIxUAsuptw/viewform
What better way to relax today and listen to children's book author, Dan Gutman, as he hosts a FB live read aloud this afternoon. His books are favorites...especially among the 3-5 grades.
More information follows below:
https://twitter.com/DanGutmanBooks/status/1239514933999669248?s=19
Attention Parents of Lincoln Elementary Students: Packet and Supply pickup for today Monday 3/16/20 will be from 1:00-3:30. We are currently working on how we will make all of this work. More information will be coming once we have the details in order.
Lincoln Elementary Distance Learning Letter For Parents and Guardians
The details of the pick up tomorrow will be posted here and on dojo tomorrow after the teacher meeting. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay tuned!!
Parents and Guardians,
As you are aware, due to a desire to slow the spread of COVID-19 (and other virus’) social distancing is recommended by the CDC (centers for disease control) and school has been cancelled for tomorrow. We are not scheduled to return until March 31. With this announcement, we have been working on plans for:
1. Learning packets and supplies for students- and how to get those to you
2. A plan of how you can reach your child’s teacher to get help if you have questions (for each building)
3. Food distribution for anyone who needs/wants it for their child/children
We have developed a “Distance Learning” experience for your students that will provide meaningful assignments beyond simple busy work. Distance Learning is obviously not going to replace the engagement with a teacher in a classroom, but it will provide the necessary review and practice to help kids skills stay sharp and to avoid a loss in learning. Our Distance Learning experiences are not digital at this level - we do not have devices like the Jr. High and High School students, however, some links to web sites will be provided as extra learning activities that kids can do if you choose to once their assigned tasks are completed. We want pencil and paper and learning engagement BEYOND a screen. This is the best way for young children to learn and reinforce skills.
Learning packets and supplies may be picked up at Washington School after 1:00 and before 3:30 on Monday. If you are unable to do this, please call the school (562-7500) and we will make other arrangements for you. There are 3 important pieces of information on the panaschools web site. Please go there to view them. They include:
1. A memo stating about no school tomorrow and the inclusive dates
2. A letter from Mr. Bauer
3. Information about signing up to get breakfast and lunch for your children who attend Washington School and a sign up link so we can ensure that we have enough meals.
Our Plan: Once you have picked up your learning packet (or made other arrangements with the office to get it), each morning your child’s teacher will send you a list of the activities on DoJo that they would like your child to complete during their learning day. (If you are not on DoJo you may receive this list through email or by calling the office or emailing the teacher asking for the code to join the DoJo).You are asked to ‘like’ or respond in some way each day so she knows that you have received the information. This will ensure that everyone is getting what they need.
Your child’s teacher will monitor DoJo from 8:15-1:15 each day and will also be available to answer questions via email. We are aware that parent work hours may interfere with the 8:15-1:15 time frame so students may be 1 day behind. This is not a concern for us as the material is intended to be for practice daily and to reinforce and keep skills sharp- you will NOT be expected to help them with new material that your student has never seen before. All assigned material are skills your child needs to practice and commit to memory as appropriate. (math facts/activities, sight words, phonics practice, etc.) If you have questions, and are working outside the 8:15-1:15 time frame, send a message and you will get an answer the next day. We will continue this process as long as we are out of school, and additional material may be shared with you as we move forward so keep an eye on DoJo and the panaschools web site for the most up to date information.
Thank you for all your patience and understanding as we navigate this unprecedented time in education. We will continue to communicate with you as new information becomes available. Please contact me at Washington school if you have additional questions.
Mrs. Wysong
PJHS Students and Parents, please carefully read this information regarding the mandated school closing. Thank you!
Parents/Guardians: From March 17 - 30th, Pana CUSD plans to offer a free "grab and go" breakfast and lunch option to ALL PK-12 students.
Students who are not on a bus route can pick up breakfast/lunch at TWO locations: the PJHS Circle Drive OR the PHS Circle Drive each day between 8:00 am - 10:00 am. Students who are currently on a bus route will have lunches delivered during this time.
It is imperative that we have an accurate count for lunches! Please complete the following survey each day before 7:00 am.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6nwNv6Dut20hbBsGVRgo-dmw2HCPgmXWSEfrlIIxUAsuptw/viewform
Parents and Students: Please see the most updated information as provided by Superintendent Bauer.
Attention Parents & Students: All Pana CUSD #8 schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 16th.
All teachers and staff will report to their respective buildings.
More information will be available on e-learning and food options via the website.
Please see the attached memo on school closing and upcoming dates:
Parents: Please take a moment to read the following letter from Superintendent Bauer. Please note the dates of closing will be Tuesday, March 17 through March 30. The first day students will resume normal schedules will be Tuesday, March 31st.
Drew Bland from The Zone was a guest speaker at PJHS today for the 5K class. He spoke about maintaining motivation and even led the kids, teachers, and Mrs. Ellis in a workout!
Having some fun with our Smartboard lessons this week in Mrs. Crawford’s class!
PJHS PBL egg drop champions!
Parents and Students: There will be a 3-hour early dismissal on Monday, March 16th. The Governor announced all public & private schools will be closed Tuesday, March 17th, through Monday, March 30th. More information on distance learning will be sent out next week.
Writing on tables?!?! Mrs. Gardner’s 7th grade math students used the white board tables in the ICEBox today to collaborate in solving problems.
Please see the attached message from the superintendent:
Butter making in Intro to Ag today!
PJHS is looking for some energetic parent volunteers to help with an upcoming assembly! If you are interested, click on the link for more information!
https://forms.gle/nz58DkKksfZs6d5p6
Mrs. Crawford’s class loves doing Write-the-Rooms! It looks like Gavyn has found one! This one helped us practice greater than/less than/equal to.
Mrs. Schmitz’s class enjoyed a dilly bar treat. Our class had the highest attendance rate for the month of February!
Sports Booster Fundraiser
We need a few more teams to fill out both time slots. Come out for a fun night of bowling.
http://bit.ly/2SnsW11
The PHS Student Council is selling popcorn and pastries to raise funds for next year. See a member today to order! Orders and money due 3/20.
Mrs. Epley’s class enjoyed weaving placemats after learning how the Navajo were master weavers.
Mrs. Epley’s class enjoyed weaving placemats after learning how the Navajo were master weavers.
A STEM project in Mrs. King’s Science class today. Students had to build a leprechaun out of 2 pipe cleaners, and create a trap to capture him. We had some really great ideas!!
John and Vivian Anderson from Distress Bandanna were guest speakers in our Driver Education classes today.
Congratulations to Lane Perry on breaking the school record for hang cleans with a lift of 285 lbs.
This week at PJHS...congrats to the February SOMs Jessica Vaughn, Logan Sims, Belle Anderson, Dillan Hocq, Drake McNeely, and Kennedy Bowker; Clayton Taylor and Jeremiah Cravens signed the Wall of Fame; and the 7th grade class won the ice cream sandwich pop up party for using their chrome books responsibly. Way to represent PJHS!
The Jr. High Scholastic Book Fair is March 16-20.
We will be open on Wednesday, March 18, from 12:30-3:30 p.m. during Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Here is the link for parent volunteers to sign up to work:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k8dfnbI1FpX9VyVZv1Cx5lU2DGZy8DzjPb1xS-9EVH4/edit
Thank you to the Ag in the Classroom program. Mrs. Schmitz’s class got to be scientists today. We learned about why soil is important and searched for items hidden in their soil containers using tweezers and magnifying glasses.
Mrs. LaMarche's 1st grade class had fun being soil scientists today! We found bugs, sand, leaves, sticks, and rocks in our soil! A big thanks goes to Ms. Livingston and the Ag in the Classroom program!
Do you like green eggs and ham? Mrs Morrell’s Second Grade class found out today. They were challenged to find the 50 different words Dr. Seuss used in his book.
Friday afternoon had Ms Hahnenkamp’s class collaborating during reading-recounting story event and author’s purpose. They rocked it!
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class has enjoyed having so many others come in to teach us about OrganWise, self-control & coping skills, reducing our trash, and big machines on the farm. Wow, it’s been a busy week!
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class began the day with a Would You Rather activity and defending their choice.
Technology Day in First Grade with Mrs. Jones! Students got to use robots in the classroom. A few 2nd graders visited to teach us! We ended the day with some robot creations of our own!
Mrs. Crawford’s class had a great Technology Day! We went on a virtual field trip undersea in a submarine, created robots out of recycled materials, and learned how to control real robots! Thank you Mrs. Hannenkamp for letting us borrow 2 experts to teach us how to use them! 🤖
Students in Sloan/Metzger 4th grade co-taught math were able to understand fractions using fraction manipulatives purchased by the district through the “In the Trenches” program!
Mrs. Schmitz’s class had a busy morning. They were math detectives working to solve The Great Zoo Escape. They had to do math problems to solve secret codes. We had so much fun!
The cast will be looking for you in the audience tonight at Godspell! Tonight and Tomorrow at 7pm in the PJHS auditorium!
Mrs. Beyers' English class got to use their creative side today. We just finished reading the play Arsenic and Old Lace and the students were able to make avatars of what they thought the characters looked like.
Reminder: Daylight Savings Time Begins Sunday, March 8th. Spring those clocks forward 1 hour!
It was Green Eggs and Ham day
Practice self-control using bubbles! Thanks Miss Blessman for the fun activity! Mrs. Crawford’s class LOVED doing this.
The Comp 2 students finished their “Lucy” projects.
Having fun with math in Mrs. Schmitz’s class!
Mrs. Rodman’s class enjoyed a visit from Miss Livingston for Ag in the Classroom. They learned about farm equipment and safety. They also had a short lesson about a 3D printer.
Mrs. Reynolds’ class was visited by our Ag in the Classroom friend, Ms. Livingston. She taught us how to be soil scientists. We found bugs, sand, sticks, leaves, and rocks in our soil samples!
Mrs. Reynolds’ class was visited by our Ag in the Classroom friend, Ms. Livingston. She taught us how to be soil scientists. We found bugs, sand, sticks, leaves, and rocks in our soil samples!
Do you like green eggs and ham? Mrs. Reynolds’ class found out that we LOVE it!
It’s OOBLECK DAY in Mrs. Morrell’s Second Grade Class. The students enjoyed doing a sink or float science experiment with Oobleck!
Mrs. Rodman’s class was so happy to see Miss Blessman today! She taught us about self-control and coping skills.
PJHS PBL egg drop winners.
Health classes helping reduce spreading germs around school.
3rd hour health class learned about ways to reduce the risk of getting sick. So we decided to do our part. Classes were seen around the school cleaning locks, railings, tables, key boards and the weight room.
The cast and crew of Godspell are ready for opening night! Come out and see us tonight, Friday, or Saturday. All shows at 7pm!
Please see the attached message from our Superintendent:
Hat Day in honor of Dr. Seuss week in Mrs. Hrabak’s Class. Our second grade buddies reading a Dr. Seuss book to us.
Look at all these authors and illustrators! We’ve officially published our very own book! Mrs. Crawford’s class is super proud of ourselves for working so hard researching, writing, rewriting, and illustrating all parts of our “How Dinosaurs Became Extinct” book! #studenttreasurespublishing
Mrs. Morrell‘s second grade class had a WACKY WEDNESDAY!
Mrs. Schmitz’s class is working on a robot project. We have been learning about technology.
Jaylen and Mr. Wood were color twinning today.
3rd Hour PHS Intro to Art students are working on an Architecture unit.
Today was the project fair.
Check out the building projects!
Godspell Opens Thursday! Come on out and see our show!
Mrs. Morrell’s Second Grade is celebrating Hop on Pop day in their room with many fun activities. They enjoyed ending the day by reading a Dr. Seuss book to their Kindergarten Buddies and bingo!
Dr. Seuss Read Across America Week. Today was One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Day! We sorted and graphed color goldfish crackers.
Celebrating February's PBIS Character Trait at Lincoln Elementary. These students showed fairness in the classroom! Way to go!
What is YOUR favorite Dr. Seuss story???
Mrs. Schmitz’s class drew The Cat in the Hat in honor of Read Across America Day!
Mrs. Schmitz’s class drew The Cat in the Hat in honor of Read Across America Day!
It was sock day in kindergarten to celebrate Dr.Seuss’ Fox In Socks. Mrs Reynolds’ class had a dance party in our socks!
5th grade STEM projects about Empathy. The students had to read the problem and build something that would allow the person to be successful and included with their peers. These students are so thoughtful and creative!
Proud to be public school teachers!
Mrs. Morrell’s Second Grade Class is celebrating Dr. Seuss this week. They are kicking off with Fox in Socks day! 🦊🧦📚
Liz Hagar from the Illinois Secretary of State office was here today to share information about Organ and Tissue Donation to our Driver Education Classes today.
5th grade students from Lincoln Elementary enjoyed a Field Trip to The Abraham Lincoln Museum in Springfield.
We are thankful for our retired teachers during Public Schools Week!!
Singing and dancing with our friends
Singing 'We are Thankful for Pana Schools'!!
Pana Schools
Public Schools Week!!
Our 'Specials!!"
PJHS added 6 more students to the Wall of Fame this week for accomplishing goals, helping others, and showing kindness! We are proud of you!
Friday fries with Mrs. Ellis and Mrs. Sowarsh to celebrate a good week! 😋
On Fridays we cheer-spell our spelling words before our test in Mrs. Crawford’s class! High, middle, & low letters. Low letters are our favorite to cheer:)
"At its core, Godspell is about forming a community"
Godspell opens Thursday March 5th and runs through Saturday March 7th. All shows are at 7pm. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 dollars for adults. Come join in our community and enjoy our show!
Student tweeter #2 showing Ms Hahnenkamp’s class learning how to drum by echoing Mrs Tynan. #PublicSchoolsWeek2020 #PublicSchoolProud
Orange and blue to celebrate our great school!!
#PublicSchoolWeek2020
#PublicSchoolProud
Working in the STEM lab on original designs in Tinkercad. Some AMAZING 3D designs coming soon!!
The Pana FFA has been busy this week! With it being National FFA week they kicked it off with Bright Futures day and wore hats and shades to school. Tuesday was Camo day. Wednesday they had a community breakfast and today was drive your tractor to school day. Stay tuned for pictures of tomorrow with it being Farmer Day.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class has been learning about habitats. Today they toured the forest floor of the rain forest with a 360 video. They love being able to control what they see on the screen. They found a few animals that call it home & learned that we can get medicine from there.
Mrs. Smith’s Kindergarten class had fun learning about ABC order. We practiced with our letter tiles. #PublicSchoolsWeek2020 #PublicSchoolProud
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class loves the Nearpod lesson on alliteration! Lots of engagement by all.
Our first attempt at using Nearpod was a success! Mrs. Crawford’s class got the hang of it so quickly and had a great time learning about apostrophes in contractions! #PublicSchoolsWeek2020
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class having fun in PE. Public schools teach the whole student-mind and body. #PublicSchoolsWeek2020 #PublicSchoolProud
Mrs. Hrabak’s Kindergarten class are having reading buddy time.
#PublicSchoolsWeek2020
#PublicSchoolsProud
Students in Media have been busy in the STEM lab this week!
Thank you Mr. Crawford for taking time to speak to our Business and Technology class this week.
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Just a reminder that today is a scheduled half day and school will dismiss at 12:00.
Drumming with friends and Mrs Tynan during music class. #PublicSchoolsWeek2020 Ms Hahnenkamp’s class has the beat!
Reviewing for our math test the Kahoot way in Mrs. Crawford’s class! Here’s our Kahoot winners:
#PublicSchoolsWeek2020
PJHS 6th Grade Art Students are using the I.C.E. Box Technology room today for their Stop Motion video creations with their Chromebooks!
Come out for a fun night of bowling on March 14!
http://bit.ly/2SnsW11
Biology students are reinforcing their understanding of the stages of mitosis by constructing flipbooks of the process.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s kids choosing a new book to exercise their mind, then exercising their bodies in PE. #PublicSchoolsWeek2020 #publicSchools educate minds and bodies
ATTENTION PARENTS! The YMCA will not be hosting Pana Schools this Wednesday (2/26/20). Our next YMCA after school program will be March 18th.
Place value is tough, but these kids are rocking it!
PJHS is trying out the 3D printers in the I.C.E Box STEM lab.
Reminder for the week: Wednesday, February 26th, is a half-day school improvement day. All schools will dismiss 3 hours early.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class tweeter of the day is showing the class at library this week and one of their favorite books.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class loves to go to music with Mrs Tynan! Dancing and drumming are so much fun!
Mrs Holman has been teaching about functional and non-functional art. These are the projects that Ms Hahnenkamp’s class created. Are they functional or non-functional? The tweeter of the day took these pictures of what they do in art class.
All of third grade doing a RAK for Brewin’ Hope Coffeeshop. We decorated the cardboard holders that go on the outside of their coffee cups. ❤️
Congratulations to Marshall Pierce and Jacen Stout who signed the Wall of Fame this week for being responsible students!
Foods & Nutrition classes made a memory match game to help learn what to look for and what to avoid when choosing fresh vegetables.
Hockey season has officially started. A great 1st day of games.
Pana FFA would like to invite you to breakfast on Wednesday the 26th from 6:30am to 8:00am. We will be serving at the Pana Ag Dept. Menu includes biscuits and gravy, pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, and coffee. Please comment below or rsvp to bwood@panaschols.com or to eperry@panaschools.com. The public is invited to come and help us celebrate National FFA Week!
Hockey season has officially started. A great 1st day of games.
The 6th grade class had some fun with the date of 2/20/2020. They took a historic picture capturing 2:20 P.M. on 2/20/2020!
Mr. Pierce's resource classes have been experimenting with virtual reality headsets.
Foods & Nutrition class cooks fried rice after learning all about grains!
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class did their first Fish Bowl Circle today. The kids gave Ms Hahnenkamp suggestions on what to do when she feels sad. Many great ideas were shared.
The horticulture class started some Kale and Swiss Chard today. We will see which ones germinate better, the ones in the greenhouse or those in the germinator.
Lincoln School hosted Grandparent Bingo on 2/14. The students enjoyed playing BINGO with their grandparents. A 3rd 4th n 5th grade grandparent was awarded with a basket of free items for a night out in Pana. Student prizes were earned for Bingo's and 3 lucky students won a Monopoly board game. A special thanks goes out to all the grandparents, Lincoln staff, Mr. Bauer, Mr. Malisia, Mr. Metzger, and Mr. Donahue for making the event run smoothly. Also thanks to The Roseland Theater, McDonald's, Casey's, and Pizzaman for donations to our event. All of your support made the event successful!
Working on hockey skills. 1st games are Friday.
During L.E.A.D. today at Lincoln Elementary, students worked on STEMpathy projects focusing on the word of the week (sympathy). They were given a scenario and a problem to solve using Legos. They then shared with the class.
This group of students from Ms Hahnenkamp’s class were working with the Gizmo and Gadget set. They used their prior knowledge from the circuit set to help them. They are ready to try and make a car.
Yesterday Ms Hahnenkamp’s class went on a virtual field trip to see the monuments and memorials or Washington, D. C. Thanks to Geo Brandon the host of the GEO Show!
PJHS students competed in the Young Artist Showcase (Decatur, Illinois) back in January. These three ladies placed third in their categories and made the top 200 artwork respectively. Congratulations! #Artwork #Winners
Join the PHS counseling department on Thursday, Feb. 27th to talk about student course requests for next year.
The senior class is selling custom shirts as a fundraiser. The front has “Senior World,” and the back has “20” on it with senior signatures. If parents/seniors are interested, please email apatton@panaschools.com. Mrs Patton will give further instructions. Orders must be turned in by this Friday at 3:30.
We love when the Ag Lady comes to visit!
Fractions on a Number Line
Third grade science snowflake STEM activity.
Third grade science snowflake STEM activity.
Reminder for the week: NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 17th, for Presidents' Day.
Mrs. Reynolds’ class enjoyed math and games with candy hearts today!
Mrs. smith’s class had a great Valentine’s Day. We did candy heart math, read our valentines, and had some sweet treats.
Watch for more creations in the classroom posts!
More creative boxes seen in the hallway at the end of the day!
More Creative projects!
Some super creative kiddos projects spotted today in the hallway..... Keep an eye out for more project posts
Get ready Pana, the Spring Semester Classroom Driver Education just got their certificates for their drivers permits. Don't they look excited!!!!
These students in Ms Hahnenkamp’s class were greeting others in the morning. Its puts a smile on everyone’s face!
Circle time today in Ms Hahnenkamp’s room had students telling what “love is” to them.
Classmates recognizing other classmates in Ms Hahnenkamp’s room for being a good friend, being polite, and taking turns. Great job!
Happy Valentine’s Day from Mrs. Jones and her first grade class!💕
Circle time today in May Hahnenkamp’s class found Students talking about what “love is” is to them.
Today’s St tweeter captured some of our Valentine boxes.
Happy Valentine’s Day from Ms Hahnenkamp’s sweethearts!
Happy Valentine’s Day from Mrs. Crawford’s cuties! ❤️
Mrs. Watson's Media class had a lot of fun in the STEM lab today!
Future Business Leaders collected close to 100 items to donate to the Giving Closet!! Love this group of kids!!
These PJHS Wall of Famers demonstrated helpfulness to adults and peers this week. We are proud of you Cole File, Desteni Christian, Shaelynn Woolard, and Jocelynn Weber!
Congrats to the PJHS Students of the Month for January: Noah Weeden, Claire Osborn, Haley Hocq, Bianca Rochkes, Dallas Lewis, and Griffin Vits. PJHS is proud of the students you are!
PHS Art Sudents wish you a Happy Valentine's Day! Students chose to create a Valentine's Day Card for today's art creation project.
The Horticulture class is ready to start germinating seeds!
We have been working hard in Photoshop this week making cards for Valentine's Day!
PJHS Panther Den students helping out with the after school food program at the Methodist Church.
Sports Booster Bowling Fundraiser- Come out and enjoy a night of bowling! Click the link below to see the form and return it to the high school or contact Ashley. http://bit.ly/2SnsW11
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class is learning about parts of a plant & what living things need to survive. Today they planted seeds (different herbs) to care for and watch grow. They will document their journey. They’re hoping to share the herbs with our cooks. Thanks to the ‘In the Trenches’ grant for our plant stand & grow lights!
Freshman Boys Basketball game tonight (at Hillsboro) has been postponed until next Thursday, Feb. 20th.
The Comp kids are participating in an extracurricular activity: drawing images from the “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” by the Beatles. By exploring music, students are able to apply their knowledge to poetry that will be read later in the unit.
On Wednesdays ALL PHS Art students complete a sketchbook drawing prompt. Featured today are the 4th Hour Painting students. The prompt is to recreate a still life of six art materials found in the classroom.
We are busy writing out Valentines for our pen pals at the nursing home.
Ms Hahnenkamp’s class is working on cursive and practicing their math facts using XtraMath.
Mrs Hahnenkamp’s class did a mystery location Skype this morning with a 3rd grade class from Maine. They were so excited to see Mr Bauer today so he could be a part of our circle time.
Pana Police Department shared some valuable information about online scams with Mrs. Watson's Media class today. Thank you Pana PD for all that you do to help keep us safe!
Sophomores and juniors had the opportunity to visit the OKAW vocational center. Students were in awe of the facility and are excited to take classes there next year!
A special thank you to Brian Sims from Sloan Implement for visiting Mrs. Watson's Business and Technology class today!
Blood Drive
A sign of Spring!!!
When you have a birthday and your mom is the teacher, shenanigans happen!
Weekly Kahoot in Ms Hahnenkamp’s class focused on counting money. Look 👀 who was on the podium! Kids love ❤️ our long Monday because they know it’s Kahoot and Mystery Doug day.
First grade had some visitors from Scoville Zoo today! Check out some of them in Mrs. Crawford’s class👇🏼
What a great addition to our staff. Since the beginning of the year Miss Blessman has provided services for 268 individuals, 19 small groups, 134 classroom lessons and18 all school assemblies We value her service and honored her last week during National School Counselor Week.
The AG lady came to visit our classroom on Friday.
Learning all about unit fractions with doughnuts.
What a great representation of our school. Way to go guys! #panapride
Yearbooks are on sale!
The 100th day of school!!
Today for Fun Friday, Mrs. Crawford’s class read to some of the preschoolers! We had a great time! Thanks Mrs. Ginger for letting us visit!
Happy School Counselor Week!!
Celebrating 100’s day writing about what we would want a 100 of and something we would never want 100 of. These kids said 100 Ms Hahnenkamp’s! Oh my! Fun to see what they write.
Weekly Kahoot was a review on what learned about Martin Luther King, JR in Ms Hahnenkamp’s class
Students worked so hard Monday morning in Ms Hahnenkamp’s room that they stopped and did a Little 1-2-3 brain break.
Mrs. Crawford’s class had a great 💯 Day! We are 100 days smarter! 🧠
Kindergarten enjoyed their 100th day of school!!
PHS Painting students show off their Analogous Tape paintings! Here is a reveal and an example of a couple of Senior students artwork:
A little 1-2-3 brain break this Monday morning in May Hahnenkamp’s class. Students have been working hard today.
The Class of 2020 is sponsoring a blood drive on February 11th. Along with giving the gift of life, seniors can potentially win a scholarship! Any adult friend or family member who donates can name a senior and that senior will be entered into a drawing for the scholarship. Please consider helping our community and seniors!
Attention PHS Families--we need your input to plan for the upcoming school year. Please take a moment and fill out our annual 5 Essentials survey. A huge shout out to those of you who have already taken the time to do so. Parents, please be aware that if you have students at multiple schools within the district we ask that you submit one for each building. The link can be found here:
https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/?target_name=parent
Pana FFA is attending the 212 Leadership Conference today!
Due to inclement weather, there will be no school today, Thursday, February 6th. Stay safe and warm.
Come out for a TACO SALAD SUPPER and support Pana Music Boosters and Senior Night Girls Basketball on Thursday February 6, 2020. They will be serving Taco Salads catered by Pana Community Hospital from 5:30-7pm or until sold out. Donations accepted. Thank you!
It maybe cold outside but in the gym we are warming it up with Indiaca ball. A combination of badminton and volleyball.
Attention Parents & Students:
All schools will be dismissed today at 1 pm due to inclement weather. See the bus schedule below:
1:00 Washington and Lincoln Cross town
1:05 Walkers Lincoln and Washington
1:10 Bus Students
1:18 Jr. High
1:20 High School
Come out and help support the Pana Sports Boosters during the CAKE AUCTION on Thursday February 6, 2020 during Half-Time of the Varsity Girls Basketball game Senior Night! See you there!
