׉?4ׁB!בCטzzu׉׉ 7cassandra://fd8xthg7Ihv2PTvg3xUXhmFRKU2GvcRyCWaZV2G7idU` ׉ 7cassandra://4-rc9pjYI5lIY3y344R7vQPIX6fD493e7gDhjVjqJ0InJ`S׉ 7cassandra://alo3fwPLuYiedFmnbPnc-FEwyNps9rO9iBSpsvydIXE#c`̵׉ 7cassandra://v4bjekPUx3STzCSC24voqnMl8zgw9hLRWB9SYQCq1J0̐͠eCtX6ߡ|טzu׈X)q[׈EeCtX6ߡp׉E2810 School St. Flossmoor, IL parker press #LIFE LESSON In a world where you can be anything, BE KIND. We Just Don’t Fly. WE SOAR! October 31, 2023 Issue № 1 Joke of the ISSUE Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Welcome Back, Parker Falcons! As the familiar hum of school hallways come alive once again, it is with great joy and enthusiasm that we extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you! The echoes of laughter, the rustle of textbooks, and the promise of new adventures are all around us, signaling the beginning of another exciting school year. This year holds the promise of growth and success. Your journey here is not just about homework and exams; it's about the lessons learned, the resilience built, and the memories created. There are more changes at Parker, too! We have a new Assistant Principal and three new Deans. We also have many new staff members and new students in the district. Welcome, all! Lastly, thank you so much for taking the time to read more about Parker news. Our dedicated teachers and staff are here to support you every step of the way. We are looking forward to a great year! “Our dedicated teachers and staff are here to support you…” ׉ 7cassandra://alo3fwPLuYiedFmnbPnc-FEwyNps9rO9iBSpsvydIXE#c`̵eCtX6ߡqeCtX6ߡp בCטzu׉׉ 7cassandra://CV1pjAMu8mF2nW0e78p7RgQwS16ALg_eeMrDN43h1AY` ׉ 7cassandra://BDju3ul-UqiYKzhQ6yacV46plNIHEn1WGMkpPAcht-U̓`S׉ 7cassandra://14Vu6Gfvrh64vB9m2k8swS7Fn7AHdVSsMP83gBRwuFQ*`̵׉ 7cassandra://wl-yAzE_Tqw8FgmdxzVL1FCfjV_qaavby3rnT7azEAÈ͠eCtX6ߡטzzu׉׉ 7cassandra://AVpvtbUY5giVjXtW6ERrnY1CBtOL2Q5HKaYcJ4LSDoox` ׉ 7cassandra://8wwU3cSte_sf36r_K7clI2ckRX51aeMJ5G0RzkKf5eAn`S׉ 7cassandra://iaX9lNozpiIXyeup_-HSUbsxTeAZdta1-i7ahKP6hbE"`̵׉ 7cassandra://JbK_lTQqeqmTwjkYRRLdnqshfP4H7c4tZNvEpxvXaY4̈͠eCtX6ߡ׉EParker Junior High parker press Pink-Out Slam Dunk! By: Skyla Johnson Coach Parker selected 33 talented girls for the PJH Cheer team! The excitement was through the roof as the first game approached, scheduled for Wednesday, October 18th. The cheerleaders were excited to showcase their school pride at the much-anticipated girls’ basketball pink-out game. The opponent was none other than the Brookwood Bulldogs. The 7th-grade game had kicked off at 4 p.m. and concluded around 4:30 p.m. Following that, the 8th-grade game had started at 5 p.m. and wrapped up around 5:30 p.m. The gymnasium had been buzzing with energy and cheers as both teams gave their all on the court. October 31 2023 Issue № 1 In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness “Embrace the pink-out spirit!” . month, everyone was encouraged to wear pink to the game. The incentive? Those who embraced the pink-out spirit gained free entry. Looking back, it was a fun and memorable event that was filled with Parker pride. ׉ 7cassandra://14Vu6Gfvrh64vB9m2k8swS7Fn7AHdVSsMP83gBRwuFQ*`̵eCtX6ߡr׉EParker Junior High parker press October 31 2023 Issue № 1 Visit to Cantigny Park The 7th-grade Humanities team embarked on an educational journey as they excitedly boarded buses for a field trip to Cantigny Park. The students, with wide-eyed curiosity, had the opportunity to discover not only the beauty of the surroundings but also dive into the rich war history that echoed through the park. Guided by knowledgeable staff, students and staff learned about the significance of cannons and their role in the park's military history. From exploring the well-preserved tanks to engaging with artifacts that told stories, the field trip to Cantigny Park was an educational and exciting experience. The 7th and 8th Grade Humanities teams will visit the Chicago History Museum next in order to help them gain a deeper understanding of Chicago’s history and apply content to their upcoming National History Day project. ׉ 7cassandra://iaX9lNozpiIXyeup_-HSUbsxTeAZdta1-i7ahKP6hbE"`̵eCtX6ߡseCtX6ߡr בCטzu׉׉ 7cassandra://AIa9wmpPdqaEWx_g3yiCgMJU72o-SK_Oyl9A_yO-T4A1` ׉ 7cassandra://PSnpZ9ICz3RXBvdVm9dI4qHPwi8mUMydx2nvfB_3JWA͆-`S׉ 7cassandra://KGDqj0_TPKH8H8vezmbx2d19Uk7bpA5oJgJptzq7glo(`̵׉ 7cassandra://sXwVzuPnqhmzUBvA3ylDigUGFgRTc1wyiWN3MSKv43kY͠eCtX6ߡטzzu׉׉ 7cassandra://l0tHbdN2KcuQ6WLpsj7Sq1e_vVQODMjeGzOxdLtmpck-` ׉ 7cassandra://BctzRSzwJDj6d_86ih34CK0OcUI9tq-K1UTOvyxvEjw͓`S׉ 7cassandra://TPYtx21EPNjQLqc70wH_CrSLIugUZW-i5LlLbEmSDrA*0`̵׉ 7cassandra://STRR652go_z0nZ8HL4hT0dnoNTPz2kMT-dRPuzAwKk4ͤt͠eCtX6ߡ׉EParker Junior High parker press Fantasy Football is Back! By: Anna Sikkema Fantasy football has started again! Everyone is anxiously turning on their TVs, watching multiple games, needing Patrick Mahomes to throw the winning touchdown, Washington Commanders to get a sack, and Christian McCaffrey to run all the way! But what exactly is fantasy football? Fantasy football is a new way to experience football which changes the way you watch a game. It is a fun opportunity to socialize with friends and family. Fantasy football teams are made by a draft. Different people draft different players to be on their team. Each team needs a quarterback, running back, wide receiver, tight end, defense, and so on and so forth. These players will earn your fantasy team points based on how well they play in their game. “Get ready for the Superbowl!” October 31 2023 Issue № 1 Now, on to the player stats. Justin Jefferson (Minnesota Vikings, WR) is the projected best player in fantasy football at the moment, with Patrick Mahomes (Kansas City Chiefs) as the leading quarterback. For our Bears fans, Justin Fields has six interceptions, 1,201 yards, 61.7% completions, and, sadly, 24 sacks and four fumbles. However, there is still a chance for the Bears this year; Illinois Bet says that there is a 6.3% chance of them making it to the playoffs. The Bears, after a victory over the Washington Commanders, have a 1-4 record. Also, a little bit of a shocker, as Aaron Rodgers (QB) is now with the New York Jets after 15 years with Green Bay Packers, suffered a season-ending injury(Achilles) in the first game of the season against the Buffalo Bills. If you have him on your team, you may want to trade him out! Regarding the Detroit Lions, are they in for a great season after their victory over Kansas City in week one? The Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers were both undefeated teams until week 6, when they both suffered a loss. The Eagles lost to the Jets, and the 49ers lost to the Browns. Keep those fantasy teams updated, and get ready for the Super Bowl! ׉ 7cassandra://KGDqj0_TPKH8H8vezmbx2d19Uk7bpA5oJgJptzq7glo(`̵eCtX6ߡt׉EParker Junior High parker press Michigan Monthly By: Anna Sikkema, Cooper Hoyt The number two seed in college football, arguably the first, is dominating every team they face by more than 20 points. This team is the Michigan Wolverines. With a 5-0 record and the best running back in the sport, Blake Corum is on the road toward greatness. The Wolverine’s quarterback, J.J McCarthy, and the rest of the team better be up for tough competition as the rest of the season is underway. It may seem all fun and games, but Michigan will have tough opponents throughout the season. With Michigan State in week six and Penn State in week eight, they have to be on their toes. Not to mention the biggest rivalry in college football, “The” Ohio State and Michigan University in week 10. October 31 2023 Issue № 1 We won last year and will dominate again. All Michigan fans were devastated when they lost big to TCU for a chance in the championship last year. We have learned from that and come back stronger than ever. It didn’t help that Blake Corum had gotten injured in the Illinois game and was not his best, as he was being watched severely. Donovan Edwards stepped up, but we all missed number 2. Michigan fans can be a little excessive because if you’re a Michigan fan, you either love Michigan or you hate Michigan; there is no in-between. They lost Aiden Hutchinson to the NFL draft two years ago, as this is his second season with the Detroit Lions (Coach: Dan Campbell 5-2). Tune in next time for the next Michigan Monthly! We won last year and will dominate again. All Michigan fans were devastated when they lost big to TCU for a chance in the championship last year. We have learned from that and come back stronger than ever. It didn’t help that Blake Corum had gotten injured in the Illinois game and was not his best, as he was being watched severely. Donovan Edwards stepped up, but we all missed number 2. Michigan fans can be a little excessive because if you’re a Michigan fan, you either love Michigan or you hate Michigan; there is no in-between. They lost Aiden Hutchinson to the NFL draft two years ago, as this is his second season with the Detroit Lions (Coach: Dan Campbell 5-2). Tune in next time for the next Michigan Monthly! ׉ 7cassandra://TPYtx21EPNjQLqc70wH_CrSLIugUZW-i5LlLbEmSDrA*0`̵eCtX6ߡueCtX6ߡt בCטzu׉׉ 7cassandra://GifxRvCD0OtKwdIQ85Eb0FLBRV5IvbwD_ai4upT3MgMY` ׉ 7cassandra://kbgwxsLlgR1578MKFRFhEC1Bhlfi-4_cmkcBXQP7vyow`S׉ 7cassandra://Dglr3AtAeHfMU2jj-atqQlq730-_p-nbTPjmOrCJTsk&`̵׉ 7cassandra://AZIAtsmyr44GzgxFoRkIAbVl4J9Py30PavxdJ1Ckw4s x̘͠eCuX6ߡטzzu׉׉ 7cassandra://mKpwX6Z209SNXK_JG8g87sSslP4mBVWty9HspCgpWWYN` ׉ 7cassandra://sexGzx-Yvu1adAzDJqVZdVNELOhDHYq2pvoVjLRtMEcv`S׉ 7cassandra://MUw2LSp1gZmT3nahDmNB18N2D-qynAG5_JiVtVPgOxM(`̵׉ 7cassandra://YaJNZRtOWIBcvUhWtsclzq7s1T0V7z5aS31kL5DDaWMr̈͠eCuX6ߡ׉EParker Junior High parker press October 31 2023 Issue № 1 All About Soccer Soccer is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a ball and is known as football in most countries outside of Australia and the United States. It is played by 250 million players in over 200 countries, making it the world's most popular sport. Interesting Facts: ● No one knows precisely when soccer was created, but the earliest versions of the game can be traced back 3,000 years. ● Soccer is the most popular game in the world. In many countries, it is known as “football”. ● In England, soccer was formed when several clubs formed the Football Association about 150 years ago ● Some of the different shots in soccer are: ● The instep drive or knuckle shot ● The swerve shot ● The full volley ● The half volley ● The side volley ● The flying volley ● The maximum number of players on a soccer team is 11. By: Autumn Robinson ׉ 7cassandra://Dglr3AtAeHfMU2jj-atqQlq730-_p-nbTPjmOrCJTsk&`̵eCtX6ߡv׉EParker Junior High parker press October 31 2023 Issue № 1 All’s Well in Roswell “Stay tuned for more details on the Spring musical!” By: Cooper Hoyt Do you believe in aliens?! Well if you do, we hope you saw our Sci-Fi comedy, “All’s Well in Roswell (Isn’t It?)” Prepare for a mysteriously good time seeing the adventure of Martine Hammond, T Boone, and Jim Talent. As family secrets come out, flying saucers crash land and an Alien makes his way home. We all hope you enjoy returning to the 1940’s as we travel through a 10-year timespan of family drama. We really hope you enjoyed the production, and if you did, come check out the musical in the Spring! 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Taylor Swift often draws inspiration from her personal experiences,relationships,and reflections on fame. Some of her most popular songs include "Love Story," "Shake It Off,"and "Blank Space.” Taylor Swift has released concert films for some of her previous tours, providing fans with an exciting experience of her live performances. “GrammyAward winning songwriter” Bad Bunny is a famous Puerto Rican rapper- singer and songwriter. He was born on March 10, 1994 and is now twenty-nine years old. He is 5’11 and has won many awards for his music such as the Latin Grammy Award, iHeartRadio Music award, and many more. Overall, Bad Bunny is one of the most famous and popular singers of all time and a very good one at that. -Emma Figueroa ׉ 7cassandra://eUcWHX6tfYbHm08mduJFvthJ2DdrR5WvL9QtEX4lWZY"/`̵eCtX6ߡx׉E3October 31 2023 Parker Junior High parker press Halloween Bliss At Parker Junior High, the spirit of Halloween infused an extra dose of excitement into the school atmosphere. Teachers and staff joined the fun by embracing the spooky vibes and showcasing their creative costumes! From Men in Black to Wonder Woman, right down to the Hot Cheetos and Reese's Peanut butter cups, Parker pride flooded the halls as everyone came together to make it a memorable day. Trunk or Treat! BY: Emma Figueroa Trunk or treat is an event that usually happens at churches. One goes around to different decorated trunks and says, “trunk or treat!” The point of trunk or treat is to serve as an alternative for trick or treating. It was created in the 1990’s to prepare people for Halloween and create a spooky feeling. 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Not only is this groundbreaking technology because it’s going to be a great, pain-free alternative to needles, but it is also easy to transport, administer, and it reduces waste. By: Leif Solorio ׉ 7cassandra://7crwp9sVeftejnaQDsctvR_w64oXzM54oPchi5m9MDE`̵eCtX6ߡz׈EeCtX6ߡ{eCtX6ߡz ,Parker Press Fall 2023-2024Fall issue Parker Press eCr*<2