Volume 22 May 5, 2016

Eighth Graders Will Soon Bid Farewell to PJH 👋

The 8th graders are spending their last few days at PJH. They went to Topeka together yesterday for their field trip and have been celebrating in their classes. We asked them how they feel about going to high school, and this is what they said:

JR. PANTHER NEWS Staff: Kabir Bhakta, Trent Herrick, Tyce Jerby, Selena Johnson,

Austin Miller, Kylie Solida, Kristen Wells, Ashlyn Cole, Parker Dibble, Jenna Hoover, and Aaron Lenker

Spring Rotary Students Honored Today at Lunch

Today Rotary students are being honored at the Branding Iron II. Mrs. Dusin is taking March Rotary student Jacob Sisson, and Mr. Beckman is taking Emily Schneider and Parker Dibble, the Rotary students for April and May. Congrats!

Garner Shares Holocaust Knowledge

Mrs. Van Der Veen invited Tracy Lynn Garner to speak to the 8th graders about the Holocaust as a part of her unit on the book Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl. The students really enjoyed it and learned a lot from her.

"I feel excited because you're

playing sports to get scholarships in

college."

~Tyler Martin

"I feel scared because I'm too

short."

~Emmie Kenney

"I am excited to be called fresh meat."

~Gabe Lamb

"I feel very nervous/excited because of all

the new opportunities."

~Emily Schneider

"I feel excited because I get to play high school

football."

~Noah VanKooten

"I feel nervous because it is a bigger school."

~Sara Davisson

"Our paths may change as life goes along, but the bonds between us

remain forever strong."

~8th Grade Motto

8th Grade Girl #1

I have brown eyes. My favorite color is purple. My favorite candy is Swedish fish. I like vanilla ice cream. My favorite pop is Sprite. I enjoy playing sports. I am a KU fan. My favorite subject is Math. Who am I?

8th Grade Boy #1

I have blue eyes. My favorite color is hot pink. My favorite candy is a Kit Kat bar. I like chocolate ice cream. My favorite pop is Wild Cherry Pepsi. I enjoy biking with friends and hunting. I am a KU fan. My favorite subject is P.E. Who am I?

8th Grade Girl #2

I have blue eyes. My favorite color is green. My favorite candy is Peanut M&M’s. I like vanilla ice cream. My favorite pop is Pepsi. I enjoy playing tennis. I am a K-State fan. My favorite subject is Math. Who am I?

8th Grade Boy #2

I have gray eyes. My favorite color is black. My favorite candy is a Heath bar. I like vanilla ice cream. My favorite pop is Mountain Dew. I enjoy working on the farm, QuickDraw, and muddin’. I am a Miami fan. My favorite subject is P.E. Who am I?

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THIS WEEK'S SECRET STUDENTS

We will reveal the secret people later today.

8th Grade Girl #3

I have blue eyes. My favorite color is turquoise. My favorite candy is Peanut Butter Snickers. I like vanilla ice cream. My favorite pop is Dr. Pepper. I enjoy playing sports. I am a KU fan. My favorite subject is Math. Who am I?

8th Grade Boy #3

I have brownish-hazel eyes. My favorite color is clear. My favorite candy is Twix. I like vanilla ice cream. My favorite pop is Mountain Dew. I enjoy playing sports and video games. I am a K-State fan. My favorite subject is Social Studies. Who am I?

Students Show Musical Talents at Spring Concerts

On April 28 and May 2, Mr. Roth and Mr. Schick showcased their students' musical talents at the 5th/6th and 7th/8th grade vocal and band concerts. They performed beautifully and made their families and teachers proud!

Track Finishes Up 🏃

As the school year finishes up, so does track. It has been a great season filled with broken records and PR's. Way to go!

Water Rocket Launch

Mrs. Blank's students made and launched water bottle rockets in her class. It was a splashing good time!

Week of April 29: Kristen Wells and Summer Peak

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