http://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=726On November 23rd, OEHS will host a Book Fair (10am-2pm) and a Literacy Night (4pm-8pm)for parents of students in grades 6-12. The Book Fair will be held in the OEHS Commons, and the Literacy Night will be in the OEHS LRC.Lee,CookWed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=728Plank's annual book fair is December 9-14. We will be open for the Plank Holiday Celebration on Saturday, December 12 as well. Click the Read More link to get a sneak peek at the schedule, books, and programs.Lee,CookWed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=706For children in homeless shelters, group homes and orphanages the warmth and escape that pajamas can provide is an important alternative to having to sleep in the same clothes that they wore during the day. For them, a new pair of pajamas can not only warm the body, but they can spark excitement in an [...]Matt,AdorjanThu, 12 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=686Congratulations from Home and School to the students who participated in the Original Pirate Hat Contest held during Pirate Night on October 29th! Thanks to our judges, Mr. Buck, Mrs. Melton and Mrs. Bednar. The results were as follows: 1st Place - Kyle Mitchell - Sixth grade; 2nd Place - Melissa Segarra [...]Lee,CookThu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=685Pickup for all cookie dough orders will be this Monday, November 9, from 5:00 - 7:00 in the Community Room nearest the cafeteria. The products are perishable and must be picked up during this time frame. Due to rounding up to full cases, there will be some additional cookies, brownies, and pretzel [...]Lee,CookWed, 04 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=674Parent Teacher Conferences are fast approaching! Starting Monday, November 2nd, parents can schedule a Parent Teacher Conference by signing up on the PTCWizard website. The last day to sign up is Friday, November 20th. Reminder: Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, November 23rd and Tuesday, [...]Lee,CookMon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=657Parent Teacher Conferences are fast approaching! Starting Monday, November 2nd, parents will be able to sign up on the PTCWizard website at http://pljh308.ptcwizard.com to schedule a Parent Teacher Conference. The last day to sign up is Friday, November 20th. Reminder: Parent Teacher Conferences will [...]Lee,CookTue, 27 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=658Click on the Read More link to see the daily announcements shared at school today.Lee,CookTue, 27 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=620On October 29th from 7-9 pm, come hang out with friends at Plank to play Wii, Guitar Hero, board games, bingo, basketball, and more. Compete in the Original Pirate Hat Contest, where the first three places will win a $10 Walmart gift card. The first place design will also win a "trophy". All the other [...]Lee,CookWed, 21 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=610Congratulations to the state qualifiers for Cross Country! After a successful performance at sectionals on October 10, they head to Bloomington-Normal for the state competition on October 17. Good luck!Lee,CookFri, 16 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=603We are almost to the end of the first quarter. Students are working hard to finish the quarter strong. Keep up the great work, Pirates! Parent-teacher conference sign-up is right around the corner. More information will be available in a few weeks.Lee,CookWed, 14 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=604Click on the Read More link to see the daily announcements shared at school today.Lee,CookWed, 14 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=601Click on the Read More link to see the daily announcements shared at school today.Lee,CookTue, 13 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=588The Plank cookie dough fundraiser lasts through Friday, October 16. Proceeds will be used by the Home & School to support the teacher grant program, as well as school dances, game nights, teacher appreciation and many other activities. There are 11 yummy cookies, 2 brownies and scrumptious pretzels [...]Lee,CookThu, 08 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=582Click on the Read More link to see the daily announcements shared at school today.Lee,CookTue, 06 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=567Cookie dough order forms were sent home with students today. There are 11 yummy cookies, 2 brownies and scrumptious pretzels to choose from. Orders will be delivered November 9 ... in plenty of time for holiday baking. Please call Diane Cabiness @ 630-554-3513 if you have any questions or need more [...]Lee,CookFri, 02 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=551Winter Spirit Wear is here! Please turn in any orders to your child's homeroom teacher by November 1. Let's show our school pride. You can download and use our order form by clicking the Read More link. Lee,CookMon, 28 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=560Click on the Read More link to see the daily announcements shared at school today.Lee,CookMon, 28 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=549This workshop will be held on September 29th at 7:00 pm. If you haven't signed up already, you can call Plank's Main Office at (630) 551-9400. For that day you will need to bring your Son/Daughter's student ID, social network ID and social network password.Lee,CookThu, 24 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=550Click on the Read More link to see the daily announcements shared at school today.Lee,CookThu, 24 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=544Click on the Read More link to see the daily announcements shared at school today.Lee,CookTue, 22 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=533Click on the Read More link to see the daily announcements shared at school today.Lee,CookMon, 21 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=536Plank Home & School is looking for crafters and other vendors to participate in our Plank Holiday Celebration, Saturday, December 12, 2009, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. The event, formerly known as Plank Promenade, has been redesigned to give it a more festive and family-oriented atmosphere. Click Read [...]Lee,CookMon, 21 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=508Click on the Read More link to see the daily announcements shared at school today.Lee,CookTue, 15 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=491Click on the Read More link to see the daily announcements shared at school today.Lee,CookTue, 08 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=486Click on the Read More link to see the daily announcements shared at school today.Lee,CookFri, 04 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=475Click on the Read More link to see the daily announcements shared at school today.Lee,CookWed, 02 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=451Pre-order the 2009-2010 yearbook today for only $25.00. Please fill out the information on the form you can print out by clicking the Read More link below. Pre-orders will be available through September 30, 2009. There will only be a limited number of yearbooks available at the end of the year for a [...]Lee,CookWed, 26 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=452Look for your student to bring home the Entertainment coupon book on September 1. This fundraiser will raise funds for the Plank Home & School Association and will end on September 14. Entertainment is a great budget stretcher and can help families save money on the things they do every day! Each Entertainment® [...]Lee,CookWed, 26 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=446It's not too late to order your zip ups and sweatshirts for Plank's Fall Spirit Wear. Please turn in any orders to your child's homeroom teacher by September 4. Delivery is expected by the end of September. Let's show our school pride. You can download and use our order form by clicking the Read More [...]Lee,CookTue, 25 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=439Our next Home and School Meeting is on August 31 at 7 PM. There will be no meeting in September. Starting in October, the meetings will be on the 1st Tuesday of each month at 7 PM.Lee,CookThu, 20 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=436Cross Country pre-season camp will be meeting at OEHS on Friday, August 21 from 2-3:30 pm. Please make arrangements to be dropped off at 2 pm and picked up 3:30 pm at OEHS.Lee,CookWed, 19 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=437School starts August 26th for our new and returning Pirates. All the staff at Plank Junior High would like to welcome back all our students and parents for another great year. Lee,CookWed, 19 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=421Pre-season camp will be held at Old Post on Monday, August 17, Wednesday, August 19, from 8:00-9:30 a.m. and also on Monday, August 24 and Tuesday, August 25 from 3:45 -5:00 p.m. On Friday, August 21, camp will be from 2-3:30 pm at OEHS. Regular season practice begins August 26 from 3:00-4:30 p.m. at [...]scampanaro0821@oswego308.org or Coach Wagoner at bwagoner0714@oswego308.org.]]>Lee,CookSat, 08 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=402This handy checklist serves as a guide for school supplies needed at Plank Junior High for all grades.Lee,CookWed, 15 Jul 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=397Students should plan on attending their scheduled Orientation on August 12th for 7th & 8th grades and August 13th for 6th grade. Student planners, yearbooks, PE uniforms, lockers and schedules will be distributed at this time. Payment of student fees is due at this time. Dates and times are posted in [...]Lee,CookMon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=390Read a book during your time off and have a great summer!Lee,CookThu, 11 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=373Congratulations to Reghan Quick for receiving the Character Counts Coalition Award. She was nominated by Mrs. Beane for this honor given by the Oswego Police Department.Lee,CookThu, 04 Jun 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=306Plank is searching for its 2009-2010 cheerleaders. Clinics will be held May 11-13 from 3:10-5 pm. Tryouts will be Thursday, May 14. To tryout, you must have a physical on file, turn in all paperwork by May 8, and cannot have any failing grades. The criteria for tryouts will be: Group Cheer w/ stunting [...]Lee,CookThu, 30 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=288Admission to the May 1st dance will be $3.00 with $1 being donated to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life Event. This is the second year that Plank has “Danced for the Relay”. We are asking everyone to “SHOW THEIR COLORS” by wearing their Plank purple which is also the color that represents [...]Lee,CookFri, 24 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=272Plank Home and School is looking for volunteers to provide desserts for our last Teacher Appreciation Luncheon of the year. We will be hosting a Fiesta lunch for the staff on May 7th, 2009 and will love to have a variety of desserts of Hispanic origin (desired but not necessary) to share with the staff. [...]Lee,CookMon, 20 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=273The LAST DANCE of the school year will be held on FRIDAY, MAY 1st. Plank Home and School is looking for volunteers to help us maintain a safe and secure environment for our kids. We will need adult helpers for the admission table, manning the concession stands, monitoring the Gym and the dance floor [...]Lee,CookMon, 20 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=269Re-registration paperwork is due by April 21. Please take time to complete this and send it back to school to ensure your student is registered for the 2009-2010 school year! This paperwork was mailed home the week of March 30. If you have not received it, please contact the front office as soon as possible [...]Lee,CookFri, 17 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=270This week students received donation envelopes for this year’s School Walk for Diabetes. Please support Plank Jr. High as it participates in this event for the American Diabetes Association. A percentage of the proceeds raised will be given back to Plank for PE equipment. The School Walk for Diabetes [...]Lee,CookFri, 17 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=233Congratulations to the Plank Science Olympiad Team! They placed 5th overall in the regional tournament at Benedictine University, only one place away from a chance to go to state.Lee,CookMon, 06 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=220The Women’s Junior League of Kane and DuPage Counties will be providing a workshop for 6th grade girls on Saturday, May 9th from 10am-12pm at Plank. The program provides education for 6th grade girls about positive body image, self-esteem, friendships, and bullying. The program includes a presentation, [...]Lee,CookThu, 02 Apr 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=194Enjoy your spring break! Classes resume on March 30.Lee,CookFri, 20 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=195All students will be taking NWEA MAP reading and math tests March 30 through April 15 at Plank.Lee,CookFri, 20 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=140Are you worried about losing your home? Do you have questions about immigration or how to become a citizen? Do you wonder if you are eligible to apply for public benefits? Do you have questions about your taxes? The answer to all your questions is in your hands, come to an informational workshop on March [...]Lee,CookWed, 04 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=143Choir forms are due March 13th for students who will be 6th graders at Plank next school year. Click "Read More" to see the brochure and form.Lee,CookWed, 04 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=148The annual Plank Family Math and Science Night will be held on Wednesday, March 11 from 6:45 to 8:30 pm. What's going on that night? Click "Read More" to see some of the activities that will be featured.Lee,CookWed, 04 Mar 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=129NUMATS EXPLORE testing will be held today at Plank Junior High School. Students can begin reporting to the school at 8 a.m. Testing will begin at 8:30 a.m.Kristine,LiptrotSat, 21 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=127Due to inclement weather forecasted for tomorrow Saturday, February 21st, the Accelerated Science Testing has been canceled. This event was scheduled at the new Traughber. This event will be rescheduled. Information with a new date and time will be posted to the Web site when it becomes available. Thank [...]Matt,AdorjanFri, 20 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=115Congratulations to Mia McClintic on her 2nd place win in the Agape Connection, Inc. King Day Celebration 2009 Essay Contest!!Matt,AdorjanFri, 13 Feb 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=65Mandatory parent meetings are Thursday, March 5th and Tuesday, March 10th. Please attend one of the meetings. Both begin at 6:30 PM, and are held in the LRC at Bednarcik. Student room assignment sheets are due to Mrs. Beane by February 4th.Lee,CookMon, 26 Jan 2009 06:00:00 GMThttp://www.oswego308.org/schools/plank/news/default.aspx?ArticleId=32Plank parents and 8th grade students are invited to an Incoming Freshman Information Night at OEHS on January 13th at 6:15 pm.Lee,CookThu, 11 Dec 2008 06:00:00 GMT