Thursday, September 29, 2016

September 29, 2016

  • CORRECTION: Homecoming Parade is Sunday (10/2) at 1PM.
  • JH (7th/8th) Boys Basketball Parent Meeting will be Wednesday, (10/5) at 6PM in the cafeteria.
  • The Track team is selling raffle tickets for a Yeti Cooler.  Please see a HS Track member for ticket information.  Drawing will be held at the homecoming football game (10/7).
  • 1st Quarter Reward Trip to Southward Park is scheduled for Thursday (10/20). Permission slips and lunch details to go home next week.
  • Literary Families - Mark your calendars for our (11/12) competition date and plan to attend the competition at Rochester Intermediate school. Details about times will go home with students closer to the event. Make sure you are staying up to date with announcements by subscribing to reminders. Text @lit2015 to 81010.  Literary information can be found here: http://mrsjtom.weebly.com/literary
  • Did you know there is a Bonus App for Box Tops for Education? Download the app, scan your receipt, and get bonus points for New Berlin Junior High!
    http://www.boxtops4education.com/
  • Morning study hall is available each morning for JH students in Mrs. Bauman's room.  This is ideal for students that need to complete last minute homework to avoid lunch detention (perfect example - IXL).
  • Please review classroom expectations for completion of IXL.  Students are required to log IXL time each week.
  • As a reminder, students should be dropped off on the West (JH) side of the building. Do not drop students off on the Dome side as it interferes with the safety of our bus traffic.
  • If you don't have FAMILY ACCESS please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
  • Weekly Athletic Schedule - September 26th-October 1st
  • Weekly Athletic Schedule - October 3rd-October 8th
  • The character for the month is RESPONSIBILITY:  A person of character meets the demands of duty, is accountable, pursues excellence, and exercises self-control.
  • The student of character nominees for this week are:  Cara Spoor (8th), Matt Drake (8th), Jacob Heironimus (6th), Kirsten Tolliver (8th), and Jaleigh Rang (6th).