September 24th, 2015

•  I am so proud of our JH students!  We have started of the year without a hitch and we are in full swing!  I am proud to be a part of this wonderful school!
• The softball team finished 13-9 on the season after losing in the Regional Championship game.
• We are seeing great improvement in math skills through the use of IXL.  Students are required to log 1 hour per week.  The program can be accessed through a desktop computer or through a mobile device (phone, iPad, etc.).  The program focuses on rote math skills.  In math class, the students are using those skills to complete more application based questions.
• Attention parents of Jr. High Honor Band selectees, Jr. High Girl's Basketball players, and Jr. High Literary participants:  For all the Sangamon County Jr. High Schoolmasters events a professional printed program is distributed free of charge at the event.  Take this opportunity to place a Happy Ad in the event program for as little as $1.  Visit our website at www.mcqualityeducserv.com for the details on submitting your Happy Ad today.
• It is critical that students are dropped off and picked up on the JH side each day.  It is a safety issue that is completely avoidable.  If you are dropping off and/or picking up your child from school it must be from the designated areas and NOT on the dome side of the school.
• If you don't have Family Access please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
• Check out www.pretzelathletics.com for Pretzel Athletics updates, schedules, and results.  You can also follow Pretzel Athletics on Twitter @nbpretzelpride and on Facebook.
• The character for the month is RESPONSIBILITY - A person of character meets the demands of duty, is responsible, pursues excellence, and exercises self-control.