Thursday, August 31, 2017

August 31st, 2017

  • 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.
  • We will run our first athletic eligibility report tomorrow.  Students must be passing ALL classes in order to be eligible to participate in athletics.  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. 
  • Our first home football game is tomorrow.  JH students should be accompanied by an adult that is responsible for them.  Students should remain seated with their parents or in the Salty Section.  I am happy to discuss if you have questions/concerns.
  • 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.
  • 2016-17 JH Yearbooks are in and available for purchase at $20.  Please make checks payable to NBJH and bring to Mrs. Delaney.  There are a limited number available.  
  • 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).
  • There will be a meeting for families interested in 5th grade band on Wednesdays, (9/6) at 6PM in the High School Band Room.
  • There will be a mandatory parent/athlete meeting for girls interested in JH Girls Basketball (9/7) at 6PM in the cafeteria.
  •  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).
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  • 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. Congratulations to Landon Hagerman, Heaven Workman, Anthony Kunzi, Katherine Tirey, and Ethan Copeland.

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