Friday, August 25, 2017

August 24th, 2017



  • It's another long one today - they will get shorter.. I promise! :)
  • There will be no NO SCHOOL Monday (9/4).
  • If you are dropping off or picking up your child, please do so at the JH entrance.  Do not drop off or pick up on the Dome side.
  • Attendance - If your child is not going to be at school due to illness, doctor/illness, etc., please call the Mrs. Kelly at ext. 221 before 9AM to report the absence.
  • The Handbook Forms/Acceptable Use Policy Signature Pages are available to electronically sign through Family Access.  All signatures should be completed by August 31st.
  • Announcements are posted daily!  Book this page, or navigate to the announcements from the main webpage by selecting the JH dropdown box.
  • All lesson plans are updated weekly and available to view online.  You can access teacher lesson plans/homework from the main webpage by selecting the JH dropdown box.  
  • Reminder:  Nearly all communication will be digital (exceptions are report cards, athletic eligibility, and discipline notifications).  Please make sure your email address is accurate in Family Access.
  • Our first home football game is next week.  JH students should be accompanied by an adult that is responsible for them.  I am happy to discuss if you have questions/concerns.
  • Do you want to receive text updates?  Send a text to 81010 with the message @nbjh1
  • Have you liked our new page on Facebook?  Like "New Berlin Community Schools" to be a part of what's going on within our district.
  • Follow us on Twitter (@newberlinjh) and (@nbpretzelpride)
    • want to receive Twitter notifications via text (every time we tweet, it will send it to you via text).  
  • Heart & Sole signup will be available soon! See the JH office for more information.  You can also register online at www.gotrcentralillinois.org.  Contact Coach Beth Brosi at bbrosi01@gmail.com with questions.
  • JH will be MAP testing the Week of (9/5). If you would like more information about NWEA MAP Testing, please contact the office.  Data from the assessments will be used to determine the need for extra support for reading and math skills in our students.  If your child needs extra support in either area, they will be placed into intervention during elective period(s).
  • If your child is struggling in a particular subject, contact the teacher immediately via email, so that we can begin to work together to help them succeed.  All teacher contact information can be found on the main page by selecting the JH dropdown box.
  • We will run our first athletic eligibility report next Friday, September 1st.  Students must be passing ALL classes in order to be eligible to play.  Eligibility runs from Sunday through the following Saturday, so in the case of our first report, if a student is not eligible to play, they are out from Sunday, September 3-September 9th.  
  • Families Google Folder - What's this?  I have created a folder in Google Drive that will house important documents for the school year.  The folder already contains important information (calendar, school supply list, pre-arranged absence form, how to get missing work when you miss school, etc.).
  • 1st Quarter Mid-Term is (9/15)
  • There will be an 1145 SIP Dismissal on (9/15).
  • JH Picture Day is (9/22).
  • Homecoming is right around the corner.  While this is a mostly HS event, JH students always enjoy the parade.  The parade is scheduled for Sunday (9/24).  Details TBA.  The homecoming Football game is (9/29).
  • I would like to invite our parents -indeed, urge them- to volunteer at the school. There are many tasks that volunteers can perform, including sharing your expertise with our students.  If you are interesting in helping out, please call Mrs. Owens to see what type of volunteer opportunities are available.
  • If you don't have FAMILY ACCESS please contact Mrs. Owens to get setup - this is an invaluable resource!
  • Our Character of the months of August/September is Responsibility.  A person of character meets the demands on duty, is accountable, pursues excellence, and exercises self-control. - Starts next week!
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