Thursday, November 17, 2016

November 17th, 2016

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  • The next Weekly Roundup will be published (12/1).
  • Any students interested in Strength, Speed, and Core Training , please sign up in the JH office. Starting Monday, November 14th, from 3:30-4:30, Coach Staley will be having a practice for anyone not in a winter sport. For more information please come to the JH office.
  • Junior High Scholastic Bowl is selling beautiful St. Louis Cardinals calendars for only $15.  If you are interested in purchasing one, please contact a Junior High Scholastic Bowl member or Ms. Dykstra.
  • Mid-term for 2nd Quarter is (11/18).
  • Any students interested in Strength, Speed, and Core Training , please sign up in the JH office. Starting Monday, November 14th, from 3:30-4:30, Coach Staley will be having a practice for anyone not in a winter sport. For more information please come to the JH office.
  • We will begin Thanksgiving Break on (11/22) with a 221 Dismissal.  There will be no school 11/23-11/25.
  • Parent meeting for 6th Boys Basketball is (11/29) at 6PM in the cafeteria.
  • If you don't havFAMILY ACCESS please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
  • Weekly Athletic Schedule - November  14 - November 20
  • Weekly Athletic Schedule - November 21 - November 27
  • The character for the month is CITIZENSHIP:  A person of character is a good citizen, does his or her share, helps the community, plays by the rules, and respects authority and law.
  • The student of character nominees for this week are: TBA

Thursday, November 10, 2016

November 10th, 2016

  • No School tomorrow (11/11) in observance of Veterans Day.  Thank you to those that serve!  We appreciate you today and always.  Special thanks to our Pretzel Veterans: Mr. Larry Crews, Mr. Trevor Compardo, and Mr. Jon Rees.
  • 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
  • 6th grade boys interested in playing basketball this year please meet in Mr. Bandy’s room at the beginning of 8th hour on Tuesday.
  • Any students interested in Strength, Speed, and Core Training , please sign up in the JH office. Starting Monday, November 14th, from 3:30-4:30, Coach Staley will be having a practice for anyone not in a winter sport. For more information please come to the JH office.
  • Scholastic Bowl will hold a parent meeting on (11/14) at 6PM in the library for all parents/students interested in JH Scholastic Bowl.
  • Mid-term for 2nd Quarter is (11/18).
  • We will begin Thanksgiving Break on (11/22) with a 221 Dismissal.
  • If you don't have FAMILY ACCESS please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
  • Weekly Athletic Schedule - November 7th - November 13th
  • Weekly Athletic Schedule - November  14 - November 20th
  • The character for the month is CITIZENSHIP:  A person of character is a good citizen, does his or her share, helps the community, plays by the rules, and respects authority and law.
  • The student of character nominees for this week are: Kirsten Tolliver and Jeremy Wills

Thursday, November 3, 2016

November 3rd, 2016

  • “Red Carpet Hollywood” Dance - Friday, (11/4) from 7:00 - 9:00 pm.  Students will walk the Red Carpet from 6:45 - 7:00 PM with reporters and paparazzi.  Families are encouraged to take pictures and make it a night to remember. Entry is one canned food item for donation to Loami Food Pantry.
  • Yearbooks are available for purchase online! Our school code is: 1523117
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  • Saturday (11/5) our Heart & Sole Girls on the Run team will be participating in their end of season 5K.  Wish them luck!
  • Angel Tree request forms are available in the office.  Forms are due no later than (11/7). 
  • Parent Teacher Conference Signup is now available.  Appointments are required.  Signup in Family Access.  Conferences will be held on (11/9) and (11/10) from 5-8 PM.  Both of these days will be a 221 student dismissal.
  • The Book Fair is open.  Students will visit the book fair during the week.  The fair is open for parents and students during Parent Teacher Conferences Nov. 9 & 10 from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM.  Can’t make it to the fair? Shop online until November 19th. Visit this link below.
  • There will be no school (11/11) in observance of Veterans Day.
  • 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
  • Scholastic Bowl will hold a parent meeting on (11/14) at 6PM in the library for all parents/students interested in JH Scholastic Bowl.
  • Mid-term for 2nd Quarter is (11/18).
  • We will begin Thanksgiving Break on (11/22) with a 221 Dismissal.
  • If you don't have FAMILY ACCESS please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
  • Weekly Athletic Schedule - November 7th - November 13th
  • The character for the month is CITIZENSHIP:  A person of character is a good citizen, does his or her share, helps the community, plays by the rules, and respects authority and law.
  • The student of character nominees for this week are: Robby Biesenthal, Tyler Rister, Molly Behl, and Adam Crossin.