JMS Announcements – 11/7/22

Announcements for: Monday, November 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:

CAFETERIA CHANGE EFFECTIVE TODAY: To be in line with cafeteria procedures at JHS, JMS will no longer be allowing bags or coats in the serving area at breakfast and lunch.  Please have your valuables on you when  you go through the line and leave your bags and coats at your table.  This will be effective starting Monday, November 7.

JMS PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES: Parent Teacher Conferences will be held at JMS this Thursday, November 10 from 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. Conferences will be held virtually. The link you need to make an appointment is below.

Click HERE to Book Your JMS VIRTUAL Conferences 

 

9th BOYS BASKETBALL: Just a reminder of the change in the open gym schedule for this week. Please see below for a reminder of the open gym dates and times for this week.

Tuesday 11./8- 5:30am- 7am (JMS Large Gym)

Thursday 11/10 5:30pm- 7pm (JMS Large Gym)

 

REPEAT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

REMINDER – 9th GRADE 22-23 SPRING DMACC ONLINE COURSES: Registration is open for Spring online DMACC classes for 9th graders. Please visit the JMS Counseling website for resources and links with additional information. Students MUST connect with Mrs. Lunn, school counselor, by November 11th to get registered for any online classes.

 

JMS FALL PLAY:  Saturday, November 12th – 2pm & 7pm at Johnston Middle School Auditorium

MURDER AT AUNT AGATHA’S

Directed by Rachel Murdock

Tickets: $3 Cash or Online – https://www.vancoevents.com/us/eventlist/johnston

Entrance at Door: 21

9th GRADE JHS MOCK TRIAL: Beginning soon!  An informational meeting for grades 9-12 Mock Trial will be held on Tuesday, November 15th at 7:00 PM in the JMS library. Attending a Mock Trial meeting is required for any new students to participate (including 9th grade students who participated in middle school mock trial). This meeting is for both students and parents when possible. Please bring the attached registration form with you to the meeting. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you must contact Ms. McConnell (molly.mcconnell@johnston.k12.ia.us) to discuss your participation by November 8.

Interested in Joining But Don’t Know How to Start?: Informational videos for Mock Trial can be found at: www.mocktrial101.com

See Ms. McConnell with any questions (JMS Room 412)

 

ATTENTION 8TH GRADE ACTIVITY PASS HOLDERS: If you are an 8th grader and purchased an Activity Pass, there was an error in the printing.  YOU MUST BRING YOUR CURRENT ACTIVITY PASS TO THE COUNSELING OFFICE to swap out for the new & improved version. You can do this between the hours of 7:30 am – 2:00 pm.

 

WOMEN’S GOLF:  Attention Johnston Women’s Golfers.  Please fill out the following form to communicate your intentions for JHS Spring Women’s Golf 2023 (students must fill out the form).  JHS Spring Women’s Golf is for current 9th-12th graders in Spring 2023.  We will again make every effort possible to have sessions for current 7th and 8th graders so please signup so you can get information regarding the program.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Hattel at chattel@johnston.k12.ia.us.

 

JMS WEIGHTLIFTING:

Weightlifting Hours of Operation:

9th Grade Students ONLY – 6:00-7:00am -Monday, Wednesday, Friday

  • 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

  • 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 Day Winter – Tuesday, Nov 1 (previously Oct 31, but no school) 8th and 9th Information Meeting and Instructions

CLOSED for HOLIDAY – November 23-25

Last day is Thursday, Dec 15, 2022

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:

  • Twitter

  • Student Email Announcements – Sent by Rachel Andrews

  • 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