Pleasant Plains Middle School

"Learning Today, Tomorrow, the Rest of Your Life!"

Yearbooks: Yearbooks have been passed out. No extras were ordered, therefore, if you did not order one, there are no extras for you to buy now. We know there were a few errors. Please know, we try very hard to proof read everything. However, there are many names, it is hard to catch every mistake. Sorry if your name is wrong or misspelled.

Beta Club:The annual Beta Club Talent show will be held on 5/19. The talent show will be hosted by the Beta Club officers. Each grade level will offer four acts.

Redbird Club needs your help!! The staff appreciation luncheon is set for Wednesday, May 14! This year we are planning for an Italian theme. We need donations of salads and desserts as well as gift items for the staff drawing. We want to be sure that all staff receive a gift so we are looking for about 90 gift items. These can be in the form of gift cards, plants, jewelry, candy, car washes or anything you like. Please contact Cheryl McLain (891-9796) or Kim Zaubi (341-7759). We can also use your help!

Click Here for Information on the PPMS Band Fundraiser! They will be

hosting a dinner fundraiser from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13th.

Hoops for Hearts: The Physical Education and Health Departments would like to thank all the students for their participation in the Hoops for Hearts Basketball Tournament. The students at Pleasant Plains Middle School raised $3,948.00 for the American Heart Association and their fight against heart disease. Great job!!

PPMS Art Students "Shine" at SIU Med School Art Show. Click here!

Basketball: Attention: 5th, 6th & 7th graders interested in basketball: sign up for PPHS Sports Camp. June 3--6, 2008.

Mr. Heise's Economics Class: Click his link on the Navigation Bar for

information on upcoming Sales Events! Ice Delis, Pretzels, etc.

Pleasant Plains Middle School

2455 North Farmingdale Road

Pleasant Plains, IL 62677

Phone: (217) 626-1061

Fax: (217) 626-2272

Our Vision Statement…In order to be successful, responsible members of society, the students at Pleasant Plains District #8 will be prepared mentally, socially, and emotionally through the development of their creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Pleasant Plains Middle School Mission Statement: We believe that by promoting essential learning and positive social skills, our students will be successful citizens today, tomorrow, and in the future.

Questions, Comments, or

Suggestions?

E-mail: llance@ppcusd8.org

From the Desk of Principal Marsaglia

Eighth Grade Promotion (Date Change)

Friday, May 23, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

Important Dates:

May 6

Redbird Club Meeting

7:00 p.m.

May 12

Studio 8 Meeting

6:30 p.m.

May 13

Band & Choir Concert

6:30 p.m.

May 15

Living Wax Museum

6:45 p.m.

May 23

Promotion

7:00 p.m.

May 27
Last Day of School!!

Early Dismissal

11:46 a.m.

Upcoming PPMS Sports

Boys/Girls Track

May 5

Home @ Plains

4:15 p.m.

May 6

@ Auburn

4:15 p.m

May 10

Sectionals

TBA

May 16, 17

State

TBA

ATimes Subject to Change Without Notice

Notes from Mr. Theilen

Lunch Accounts: It is time to check up on your student's lunch account. The Cafeteria Manager sends sheets home weekly with the balance or balance due. We have a large number of negative accounts right now. Please check with your student, have them check the book bag perhaps. If you have questions regarding the accounts you may call the school office and ask for the Cafeteria Manager. Remember this is a debit system and not to be used as a credit system. Refer to page 7 of your handbook.

Students of the Month

Mr. Skinner's

Health Tip of the Week

Remember whenever you are walking through wooded areas to wear long pants and long sleeved shirts to help prevent getting poison ivy. When you get home, promptly wash your clothes and take a shower to wash away any poison substances.