JMS Announcements – 10/7/22
Announcements for: Friday, October 7, 2022
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:
School Pictures Retake Day will be Friday, October 21. If you did not get your photo taken on picture day, please make sure you get your photo taken on that day. If you are getting your picture retaken, make sure you bring your picture packet with you on that day.
REPEAT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Brothers-2-Brothers will begin meeting NEXT Thursday – October 13 – during PRIDE time. GO TO PRIDE class first and check in then head to the auditorium.
All girls in grades 9-12 wanting to participate in basketball this season there is a pre-season parent / sign-up meeting Sunday night October 16th at 6:30 pm in the JHS Commons. If you want to participate then you and your parents need to make plans to attend this meeting – contact Coach Jilek if you can not
Attention 9th Grade Boys Basketball players,
For Those of you that did not order a jersey and shorts, please make sure you order. The Store will close Thursday Oct 6th at midnight. We will not be opening up the store after Thursday Oct 6th.
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/F9sWEVaUsw
SAP: Parents and Guardians of JMS students,
Did you know that ALL FAMILY MEMBERS of JMS students can utilize our SAP services? If you or a family member is in need of services, check out the included poster for more information.
B2B: Brothers 2 Brothers will begin meeting on Thursday during PRIDE. Applications are available in the front office and in the cafeteria during lunches.
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE ACTIVITY PASS HOLDERS: If you are an 8th grader and purchased an Activity Pass, there was an error in the printing. PLEASE BRING YOUR CURRENT ACTIVITY PASS TO THE COUNSELING OFFICE TODAY to swap out for the new & improved version. You can do this between the hours of 7:30 am – 2:00 pm.
GAME GROUP: Beginning on Monday, September 19th there will be the option of “Game Group” in the counseling office during lunch time. Students are able to grab their lunch on a styrofoam plate and come up to the counseling office to eat and play a board or card game with other students that share the same lunch. If you are interested in this, please let Mrs. Fitzgerald know via email and she will add you to the list to remind you on Monday morning. Her email is carlie.fitzgerald@johnston.k12.ia.us.
9th BOYS BASKETBALL: Morning Open Gyms
Attention any 9th grade boy interested in playing basketball this year. We will have open gym from 6-7:30am in the large gym on the dates below. If you plan on playing this year, we encourage you to attend.
10/6- Thursday- 6am- 7:30 am (Middle School Large Gym)
10/10- Monday- 6am- 7:30 am (Middle School Large Gym)
10/13- Thursday- 6am- 7:30am (Middle School Large Gym)
10/18- Tuesday- 6am- 7:30am (Middle School Large Gym)
10/20- Thursday- 6am- 7:30am (Middle School Large Gym)
10/24- Monday- 5:30pm- 7pm (Middle School Large Gym)
10/ 27- Thursday- 6am- 7:30am (Middle School Large Gym)
10/31- Monday- 5:30pm- 7pm (Middle School Large Gym)
11/3- Thursday- 6am- 7:30am (Middle School Large Gym)
11/ 8- Tuesday- 5:30pm- 7pm (Middle School Large Gym)
11/10- Thursday- 6am- 7:30am (Middle School Large Gym)
STEM: Any 9th grade girl interested in attending Go Further Girls Stem Conference for women interested in STEM fields and careers there is a field trip with limited space on November 1st. Cost of the field trip is $25 and only has 25 spots for 9th grade. Trip would leave JMS around 8:00 am and be back in time to make your bus home. Stop in and see Mr. Kleve in room 122 if you are interested.
STUDENT ACTIVITY TICKETS: If you purchased an activity pass for the 22-23 school year, they will be available for pick up in the Counseling Office until 2pm.
JMS WEIGHTLIFTING:
Weightlifting Hours of Operation:
9th Grade Students ONLY – 6:30-7:30am -Monday, Wednesday, Friday
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Locker rooms will be available in the morning for students to shower, change, etc.
8th & 9th Grade Students – 3:00-4:00pm – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
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No locker rooms will be open after school. Students will change in the restroom located across from the weight room.
Location: JMS Weight Room – Closest Entrance is Door 15
FALL SCHEDULE:
1st Official Day – Monday, August 29 – 8th & 9th Informational Meeting & Instructions
Last Day of Fall – Thursday, October 27
WINTER SCHEDULE:
1st Official Day – Monday, October 31 – 8th & 9th Informational Meeting & Instructions
CLOSED for HOLIDAY – November 23-25
Last day of 2021 – Thursday, December 15
Resume – Monday, January 9
Last Day of Winter – Thursday, March 2
CLOSED DATES:
School Early Dismissal Days = no weightlifting
School Weather Dismissal Days = no weightlifting
Non School Days / Holidays = no weightlifting
EMERGENCY CLOSINGS:
In the event we need to close the weight room, the Activities Department will use the following methods of communication:
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Twitter
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Student Email Announcements – Sent by Rachel Andrews
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In-Person Announcements on Intercom – Sent by Cheryl Hudson
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 on 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