JMS Announcements – 11/10/21
Announcements for: Wednesday, November 10, A Day
Today (Wednesday, November 10) is an A day.
DAILY ROTATION SCHEDULE
Teachers will update weekly assignments every Friday 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
PARENT TEACHER ZOOM CONFERENCES
If you haven’t already, book your conferences TODAY. JMS Parent Teacher Conferences are tomorrow, November 11, 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Click HERE to JMS Book Conferences
- Before you begin the process, you will want all the teachers’ names that you wish to conference with.
- Within 15 minutes of registering, you should receive an email from PTC Fast. This will give you access for setting one or more conference times, for one or more students.
- When the process is complete, you will receive a confirmation email with the date and times of your conferences. You can change your date and time with the entry code contained in the email. KEEP THIS EMAIL. The Zoom link for conferences will contained within this email.
- If a timeslot is not available, please email the teacher to coordinate a different date. When you sign into your conference, please use your STUDENT’S NAME to register in Zoom. This will help teachers identify you when your conference time starts.
We ask that parents book only one eight (8) minute conference time per teacher to allow all parents the opportunity to meet with their student’s teachers. If you need more time to visit with teachers, please email staff to set an alternate time to meet.
If this date does not work for you, our teachers have an additional 3.5 hours to hold Zoom or in-person conferences before Tuesday, November 23. Please reach out directly to your teacher to schedule an alternate date and time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
BOYS TENNIS:
9-12 grade boys interested in playing high school tennis in the Spring, please attend the information meeting Tuesday November 16 at 7:00 pm in the Johnston Middle School auditorium. Parents should also attend.
Tennis will start the week of Spring Break. If you are in town, you are expected to attend.
There are several things that need to be done now:
1. Each player must ensure he is registered to play tennis and has a current physical. Use the following link to register for tennis:
https://www.johnston.k12.ia.us/athletics/participant-info
2. Your physical must be uploaded to this site before you are eligible to practice/participate.
3. Uniforms need to be ordered now to ensure delivery in time for the season. The purple polo and black shorts with pockets are required. You’ll need to order the polo for this year. If you already have black shorts with pockets, those are fine. Otherwise, you can order the shorts that are in the shop. The other items in the shop are optional. Pass this information along to family and friends who want to support the tennis team.
********The Johnston boys tennis shop is open until November 23. Order your gear to show your support for the program. You can use the following link to order your merch.
https://www.bsnteamsports.com/shop/GUeXRugUUZ
Access code is GUeXRugUUZ
This stuff makes great Christmas gifts!
(Disclaimer: Christmas delivery cannot be guaranteed because of possible COVID supply chain issues)
Spring will be here before you know it! Get out and play while the weather is still reasonable, then move indoors to Genesis or Lifetime if your schedule allows.
LOST & FOUND:
Please remind your students to be checking our Lost & Found in our Commons. All items will be gathered and donated at the end of the month!
REPEAT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
BASEBALL: ***Attention 9th Grade Boys Interested in Playing BASEBALL
If you are a current freshman, and interested in playing baseball this spring & summer, please fill out the google doc:
SOFTBALL: ***Attention 8th & 9th Girls Interested in Playing SOFTBALL
If you are a current 8th grade or 9th grade girl, interested in playing softball this spring & summer, please fill out the google doc:
Softball PLAYER & PARENT meeting, Wednesday, November 10 in the High School Auditorium (enter door 2) at 6:30pm
**Softball is open to both 8th and 9th girls.
MOCK TRIAL: Registration is now open for high school mock trial!
Mock trial is a competition where students play the roles of attorneys and witnesses as they prepare and present both sides of a hypothetical legal problem or case. Participants are given a hands-on opportunity to examine the legal process and current legal issues as they take on roles of attorneys and witnesses.
Interested in Joining But Don’t Know How to Start?
*Informational videos for grades 9-12 Mock Trial can be found at the following links:
Mock Trial Overview: https://youtu.be/wpevH2shpjM
Mock Trial Roles/Responsibilities: https://youtu.be/GP9rnlxZhrA
Registration and Expectation forms for participants are attached and available via email. Contact Ms. McConnell (molly.mcconnell@jdragonmail.us) for questions.
Don’t Delay! Email the registration/permission forms by Nov. 19th to Ms. McConnell (molly.mcconnell@jdragonmail.us) to be eligible to compete.
WOMEN’S GOLF — Please fill out the following form to communicate your intentions for JHS Spring Women’s Golf 2022 (students must fill out the form). JHS Spring Women’s Golf is for current 9th-12th graders. However, if numbers allow, current 7th- 8th graders may be allowed to join the team for practices and to gain experience. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Hattel at chattel@johnston.k12.ia.us.
JMS WEIGHT ROOM
WEIGHTLIFTING HOURS OF OPERATION:
8th Grade Students – 3:00-4:00 pm – Monday & Thursday
9th Grade Students – 3:00-4:00 pm – Tuesday & Friday
LOCATION:
JMS Weight Room – Closest Entrance is Door 15
SCHEDULE:
Monday, November 1 – Friday, November 17
CLOSED DATES:
School Early Dismissal Days = no weightlifting
School Weather Dismissal Days = no weightlifting
Non School Days / Holidays = no weightlifting
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
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.