Prairie Central CUSD #8

Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, Travis Kelson! Travis is a 13-year-old 8th grader from Fairbury, and is the son of Paula and Nathan. Travis was nominated by Mrs. Ropp, who wrote, "Travis is a kind, polite, and considerate young man. I have been very touched this year with how he has taken a couple of our A.C.E.S students, in our 5th hour PE class, under his wing. He makes sure to include and encourage them in all of the activities that we do. These young men look up to Travis and enjoy being around him." Travis is also involved with the 8th Grade Boys Basketball Team and FFA. Outside of school he enjoys fishing, woodworking, physical activities and working with a local company.

PC boys basketball defeats Fisher, 69-32 at the GCMS Thanksgiving Tournament to advance to the Championship game on Saturday at 5:30pm! #GreatDayToBeAHawk

Congratulations to the PC 8th grade girls basketball team on defeating Manteno, 20-19, to win the Regional Championship!! #GreatDayToBeAHawk

To celebrate Thanksgiving, 5th grade students decorated turkeys and held a parade at the Upper Elementary. The judges had a difficult time picking their favorites! Happy Thanksgiving from the UE!

Congratulations to this month’s SOAR award winners at PCE! Second grade- Axel Zimmerman (Mrs. Jones) Fourth grade- Ariyah Jones (Mrs. McDonald) Art- Cavinder Myers (Mrs. Fehr) Music- Kenadee Casson (Mrs. Nagel) PE- Noah Hartman (Mr. Sieving) Learning Center- Greyson Pride (Mrs. Small)

Congratulations to this month’s positive behavior raffle winners! PTO provided $5 gift cards to Dream Cabin Coffee to eight students per grade level and water bottles to two students per grade level. Second grade- Ezme Fehr, Eli Burger, Isiah Folk, Emma Wolf, Ryder Mikeska, Jade Vanover, Evan Vaclavik, Leni Mowery, Paislee Barber, Hunter Butler Third grade- Camden Martinez, Xander Steidinger, Jackie Medina, Elias Folk, Sierra Williams, Easton Petrovics, Bentley Weaver, Mason Lanz, Ryuk Kestner, Haley Johnston-Dehm Fourth grade- Avery Rickets, Ellie Miess, Sawyer Kerber, Illiana Adames, Jet Lawrence, Tyson Buscher, Emma Scott, Brooklyn Pick, Ismael Lopez, Samuel Ramos

Good morning! The Junior High is collecting items for care packages for five local peeps who are currently deployed. We are thankful for their service and want to send them extra love this holiday season! Josh Smith Harmony Zimmerman Michael Haas Gabe Tobin Dakota Bazzell Nolan Pollard Please consider sending or dropping off items to the Junior High. We are extending our collection through Wednesday, November 29th. The approved donations list is attached. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1opUkbYY3PRDs8Vicwc0v5wjJQmZmeB8-6x51v-t2BJU/edit?usp=sharing

PCJH STEAM classes and 8th grade physical science classes shared the lab space for CO2 cartridge cars and Rube Goldberg machines! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WAFgswVYidUakjNUJ_-M47lAtT8LLrjM/view?usp=sharing

At the UE, Mrs. Pick's Learning Center classes are hard at work designing and building original arcade games. Once finished, they will fill the gym with all the games and everyone will have a chance to compete!

PCE had a big day today! Our students enjoyed rotating through a variety of stations throughout the day, including a craft, snack, bingo, and others. We also hosted around 800 people for our Thanksgiving lunch! Many people worked hard to make today possible. Thank you volunteers, Training Tomorrow's Teachers Today group from PCHS, ISU clinical students, our cafe staff, office staff, and PCE staff members.

Congratulations to the PCJH Athlete of the Week, Mason Swallows! Mason is 13-year-old 7th grader from Fairbury, and is the son of Kayla and Brian Swallows. Mason was nominated by Coach Cheek, who wrote, "Mason is a very hard worker on the basketball floor and he always comes to practice ready to learn and make himself better. Mason always brings a positive attitude with him to the gym, and he is always encouraging his teammates to do their best. Mason is the type of player that will do whatever it takes for the team to perform its best. It is with great pleasure that I award Mason this award."

Congratulations to the PCJH Student of the Week, Tristin Reilmann! Tristin is a 12-year-old 7th grader from Fairbury, and is the son of John and Michelle Reilmann. Tristin was nominated by Mrs. Davis, who wrote, "Tristin is a wonderful student. He pays attention, asks questions and perseveres when math gets rough. Tristin is pleasant and always comes to class with a huge smile on his face. Good Job, Tristin!"

PCHS would like to say thank you to all of those who have served and currently serve as a member of the United States armed services. PCHS held an assembly on Friday in honor of Veterans Day.

PCUE staff and students would like to honor all Veterans today, especially those close to us. Thank you for your service! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hXRF9Vj4EfHzUl6qL8O_YLJ6l3KstlSM/view?usp=drivesdk

PCJH honored our local veterans this morning with a Veteran’s Day Assembly, organized by the Student Council. The PCJH band, directed by Mrs. Lackaff, provided musical renditions of The Star Spangled Banner, Songs of the Armed Forces, and Taps. PCJH’s own Mrs. Kratochvil shared the story of her grandfather, taking care to remind us that thanking our veterans is always important since freedom is not free. A heartfelt PCJH thank you to ALL of our veterans whether they are here at home, serving abroad, or no longer with us.

PCE hosted a Veteran's Day Walk of Fame this afternoon. Thank you to all that have served!

PCPE had a special guest today for our Veteran's Day assembly, Chief Cavanagh. He came to speak with our students about his time in the Army. Thank you for your service to this country and keeping us safe.

PCPW's Kindergarteners took a trip to space today! Thank you U of I Extension for an awesome day.

Congratulations and good luck to Kerigan Fehr on committing to play at D1 University of Southern Indiana! “I’m so excited for this opportunity to play the sport I love at the University of Southern Indiana. I’m so thankful for my friends, family and coaches. You really can achieve your goals if you work hard.” #GreatDayToBeAHawk

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