JMS Announcements – 2/25/22
Announcements for: Friday, February 25, 2022 — B Day
Today (Friday, February 25, 2022) is a B 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
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
PICTURE DAY REMINDER: Spring Picture Day is TODAY – Friday, February 25!
FCA: FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) would like to invite you to our next Huddle! It is Thursday, March 10th at the Mueller Household (8016 NW 95th Circle in Johnston) beginning at 7:00-8:30pm for fun, games & fellowship! All in grades 9-12 are welcome to attend!
Follow Johnston FCA on Twitter:
@JHS_FCA
RUNNING IN SILENCE: Dragon Students & Parents—
In our social media-fueled world, all too many of us struggle with issues of body image/insecurity, including eating disorders and disordered eating. Please consider joining the JHS XC/TF teams this coming Tuesday, March 1st @ 7 PM in the JHS Auditorium as we welcome nationally-recognized speaker/author/athlete/coach, Rachael Steil as she shares her journey of recovery from a debilitating eating disorder. While she will be speaking from the perspective of an athlete and coach in Cross Country and Track & Field, her message is one of hope and strength for anyone struggling with issues related to body image.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your JHS Guidance Counselor if you or your student are struggling with issues related to body image and/or eating disorder.
Please contact Coach Hennes (phennes@johnston.k12.ia.us) for more information.
REPEAT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Boys Basketball Update:
The boys closed out their regular season last Friday with a win over Ames and will head into postseason play this week. The Dragons will host either Norwalk/DM Roosevelt on Friday, Feb 25 at 7:00 pm. The winner will play next Tuesday at a location TBD. NO PASSES WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE GAME – STUDENTS AND ADULTS MUST PURCHASE AN ONLINE TICKET FOR ADMISSION. Tickets must be purchased online at: https://www.iahsaa.org/tickets/. Tickets will be on sale mid week for the Friday game.
JHS STUDENT COUNCIL APPAREL FUNDRAISER: Hey Dragon Nation! Student Council is running a massive apparel fundraiser!! Brand new design for a limited time only! These items won’t be sold again. Part of the proceeds from every purchase will be donated to local foster organizations to help provide materials and necessities. ORDERS ARE DUE MARCH 7th 11:59PM!! Local pickup at JHS is available instead of paying for shipping. Don’t wait, order today and help support a great cause!
Link Below!
https://wearejohnston.itemorder.com/shop
JAZZ BAND: Join the Johnston Jazz Bands for Frizzante! A Tableside Jazz concert with spaghetti dinner fundraiser, March 8, 2022.
Click here for a reservation: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b044ca4af29a2ff2-johnston4
ELP: Application for Extended Learning Program (ELP)
The application process is now open for 8th and 9th grade students interested in being reviewed for Johnston’s Extended Learning Program. This program exists to ensure students have opportunities to learn and be challenged at their advanced level.
One part of the program is a class that allows students to design a program of study and develop a project of their choice. If you are interested in the ELP elective where you “choose your own adventure”, you should apply for this program.
Whether or not you are interested in the ELP course, as an identified ELP student, you would have access to the teacher who works with gifted and talented students to assist with high school and college planning.
ELP Applications are virtual this year!
New Applicants: Please fill out the form linked here. If you are not currently identified for ELP
Existing ELP Students: If you are already identified for ELP and wish to continue to be eligible for ELP services, please fill out the form linkedhere.
All forms, for both new applicants and existing ELP students are due on or before March 11th, 2022
Any questions: contact Ms. McConnell (molly.mcconnell@jdragonmail.us)
BEST BUDDIES: JMS Best Buddies are selling T-shirts to help raise some funds. We are selling T-shirts for $18 and Crewnecks for $35. The online store closes February 27th at 11:59 pm. If you have questions please let Mr. Pleasant know. Thank you all for supporting Best Buddies.
https://johnstonbuddies2022.itemorder.com/
GIRLS SOCCER: Any 8th or 9th grade girls soccer player needs to register through the following: https://johnstoncsd-ar.rschooltoday.com/node/21 . If you are having problems, please see Mr. Shafer or Melissa Crosse
JMS SPRING PLAY:
8th GRADE TRACK: Any 8th grade girl or boy interested in running track, please have your parent complete the online registration process. If they have problems, they can call the high school activities office, or email Melissa Crosse.
Registration Link: https://johnstoncsd-ar.rschooltoday.com/
8th Grade Track will start Monday, March 7th.
JMS WEIGHT ROOM:
Weightlifting Hours of Operation:
***9th Grade Students – 6:15-7:15am – Monday, Wednesday, Friday (NEW)
9th Grade Students – 3:00-4:00pm – Tuesday & Friday
8th Grade Students – 3:00-4:00pm – Monday & Thursday
Location:
JMS Weight Room – Entrance is Door 15
WINTER SCHEDULE:
Resume – Monday, January 3
Last Day of Winter – Friday, March 4
CLOSED DATES:
School Early Dismissal Days = no weightlifting
School Weather Dismissal Days = no weightlifting
Non School Days / Holidays = no weightlifting
SCHOOL PERMIT DRIVERS: School Permit drivers CANNOT drive down to Wells Fargo or any other locations outside of our district. Thank you for those that have asked questions regarding the use of your permit. When in doubt, always ask a building administrator with questions.
Thank you very much!
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.