JMS Announcements – 10/20/23
Announcements for: Friday October 19, 2023
Teachers will update weekly assignments every Sunday so students know what needs to be done the following week. In the weekly updates, teachers will communicate any due dates for student work.
CLICK HERE FOR JMS TEACHER WEEKLY PLANS
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
JMS KNOWLEDGE BOWL:
Congratulations to the JMS Knowledge Bowl teams who competed at finals yesterday!
First, teams took an online test of 200 multiple-choice questions with two of our teams qualifying for the finals at DMACC in Division II (9th grade and small schools). The teams placed 5th and 6th overall, separated by only one point.
Front row:
Kovidh Talluri, Niko Meshesha, Abe Prince, Zedric McCorkel, Derek Brown
Back row:
David Shi, Will Duster, Sophie Amspaugh, Ethan MacFarland, Syon Aggarwal
MATH COUNTS:
Monday, October 23rd
Room 101 3-4pm
ATTENTION 9TH GRADE STUDENTS::
The Spring catalog for DMACC Online Career Academy courses is now available on the JMS Counseling website. These online courses that are taken outside of a student’s regular school day are available to any 9th grade student. If you are interested in taking one of these, please visit the JMS counseling website under the Academic tab and scroll down to the DMACC section. The deadline for signing up for a course is December 1. Please see your counselor with any questions.
HONOR BAND:
Congratulations to the following students for being accepted to the 2023 South Central Iowa All 8th Grade Honor Band: Erika Carlson, Hailey Conard, Joanna Foo, Nevaeh Good, Avery Hunt, Delia Kilborn, Ethan Pewe, Adelyn Richards, Isabelle Ryan, and Audrey Sullivan.
They will perform at Ankeny Centennial High School on Tuesday, November 7th.
DRAGON SCHOLARSHIP FUND:
Dragon Scholarship Fund is hosting a Halloween Bingo night on Tuesday, Oct 31 at 6pm in the JHS cafeteria. Costumes are encouraged.
JOHNSTON WOMEN’S GOLF:
Attention Johnston Women’s Golfers. Please fill out the following form to communicate your intentions for JHS Spring Women’s Golf 2024 (students must fill out the form). JHS Spring Women’s Golf is for current 9th-12th graders in Spring 2024.
We will again make every effort possible to have sessions for current 7th and 8th graders so please sign up so you can get information regarding the program.
Even if you are not sure at this time about joining the team, please sign up so that you may receive information prior to the season starting.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Hattel at chattel@johnston.k12.ia.us.
JHS GOLF:
JOHNSTON HS Golf is now open! There is also spiritwear available for your family and friends. Check out the shop details below. OUR SHOP DETAILS – Shop Now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/DMYRSJCpa5
Store Open From: October 13 – October 27, 2023
GIRLS WRESTLING:
All Johnston High School girls, especially our 9th and 10th grade girls.There is still time to register for this upcoming season, just check out our JCSD athletics website or click the link below.
Registration link:
johnstoncsd-ar.rschooltoday.com
8th GRADE SCIENCE BOWL:
If you enjoy science and fast paced competition, join Science Bowl!!
In Science Bowl, teams face-off in a fast-paced question-and-answer format, being tested on a range of science disciplines, including biology, chemistry, Earth Science, physics, energy and math!
Reach out to Ms. Herbert at adrianne.herbert@johnston.k12.ia.us or stop by room 128 if you are interested in joining or getting more information.
STUDENT COUNCIL:
DO YOU HAVE FUNKY SOCKS!?!?
Student Council is sponsoring a Sock-tober! Every Friday in October wear a pair of FUNKY SOCKS and DONATE a pair! Bring a pair of socks that you can donate and we will deliver them to a local shelter. We will have a donation box in the office and Ms. Comstock’s room (123).
Let’s see how many pairs we can get to donate!!!!
WEEKEND FOOD SUPPORT:
The Johnston Community School District offers weekend food support in collaboration with the Johnston Partnership to families who request this assistance. This program provides food for students and their families on weekends when school breakfast and lunch are not available.
Students in the program receive a small sack of supplemental food items to bring home on Thursdays or Fridays each week. If your student is already signed up and receiving the weekend food bag, you do not need to do anything.
If you wish to start receiving food bags, then click this link and complete the form.
If you wish to donate money to support this program, please click this link.
SCHOOL DRIVER’S PERMIT:
** 9th grade students who wish to obtain a school driver’s permit can follow the following link: https://www.johnstoncsd.org/school-news/school-drivers-permit-process/
This link will guide them to a Google Site. Students will need to log in with their jdragonmail credentials in order to watch a video and complete a quiz. The video contains the information that was presented at permit meetings in the past and will now take the place of those meetings. One parent will need to watch the video and note that completion of the quiz. As usual, the only students eligible are 9th graders who have completed driver’s education and have had their learner’s permit for at least six months. After the quiz has been completed, students can pick up their signed Department of Transportation form in the JMS Front Office. Students will need a parking tag to park on school grounds during the school year. Parking tags are available for $20 when students pick up their DOT form. Please make sure you have your license plate number with you at the time of purchase.
ATTENTION SCHOOL PERMIT DRIVERS: We want to keep you safe and legal. REMEMBER YOU CAN ONLY DRIVE TO SCHOOL–you should not be driving to any other location with this permit! Please review the laws/expectations of your School Permit.
USAGE: When can I use my School Permit?
· Only within the school boundaries
· To school or school sponsored event
LOCATIONS: ** Where do I go with my School Permit? **
· Travel the direct route (App.)
· Gas stations should be on or nearest to the route
TRANSPORTING OTHERS: Can anyone else ride with me?
· One passenger other than siblings
· This does not change the direct route expectation, passengers must start and stop at your locations
VIOLATIONS: What will happen to me if I don’t obey the law?
· Examples of Law Enforcement Consequences
· Loss of privileges (Ex: 2 or more Moving Violations = Revoked for 1 year)
· Monetary (Ex: $195 for Speeding Violation)
· Prolonged time for license
· School Consequences
· Typically: Warning, Alternative parking sight, Loss of privilege
PARKING: Where can I park while I’m at school?
· Back Lot – North side of JMS (Enter Door 15)
· Must have purchased a parking tag ($20) in the JMS Front Office
· Use only non “staff parking” spots