JMS Announcements – 3/21/24
Announcements for: Thursday March 21, 2024
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.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
JMS CAREER DAY SPEAKERS NEEDED:
JMS counselors are looking for speakers for the next career day, which will be held on Thursday, March 28, from 9:10 – 9:50. We are looking for speakers from a variety of areas! Areas students have shown an interest in that we have not had a lot of connection with this year are: Welding, Radiology, Ultrasound Tech, Culinary, Photography, Pediatrics, Ecology (DNR), Graphic Design, Make-up/Hairstylist, Writer, Film-Maker, Dentistry, Investments, Aviation, Food Production, Acting/Performing, but welcome any and all career areas! If you have an interest in speaking at this event, or know of someone who would be, please submit this form or reach out to Abbey Moomaw at abbey.moomaw@johnston.k12.ia.us.
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
There will be practice in Ms. Herbert’s room (128) from 3 – 4:15 on 3/21, 3/28 and 4/3.
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
The Environmental Club is a club for any students who care about the environment and want to do something to make a difference in our community. In this club students will learn about and create posters to put up around the school to raise awareness about how we are affecting our climate through throwing things away, recycling, and littering. We will meet once a week on Thursdays after school in Mr. Pleasant’s room and every now and then over the weekends to pick up trash at parks. If you or your friends are interested in joining this club please email either Kalida Tchaprazova at tchaprazov.kalida@jdragonmail.us or Mr. Pleasant at brandon.pleasant@johnston.k12.ia.us. The first meeting will be Thursday March 21st from 2:55-3:30 in Mr. Pleasant’s room (130).
JMS SHOWCASE & TALENT SHOW:
JV & Varsity Dance Team Tryout Information for the 2024.25 School Year – Current Grade 7 – 11
Potential Johnston Dance Team Member,
Tryout packet and registration for the 2024-2025 Johnston Dance Team is officially open!!
The Johnston Dance Team is recognized as an elite team statewide, regionally, and nationally. We have earned this through dedication, discipline, and hard work. Being a part of the team would mean you could perform at exciting events, make new friends, show your dance talent, and most importantly have fun!
Tryouts are open to current 7th-11th graders enrolled in the Johnston Community School District. Teams will be divided into Varsity and Junior Varsity. Eligibility for these teams are as follows.
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Varsity – current 8th – 11th graders
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Junior Varsity – current 7th – 9th graders
Please see the information below regarding the 2024-2025 Johnston JV & Varsity Dance Team Program upcoming tryout. This is open to current 7th -11th grade students.
Step 1: Click the link to start the application process for dance team tryouts: Link:
Step 2: Review the Johnston Dance Team Tryout Packet and the 2024-2025 Bylaws and Agreement Form, this is the first item in the google form above.
Step 3: Attend the informational meeting for parents and dancer on Tuesday, March 19th, at 6pm in the Johnston High School Cafeteria, enter door 2.
Step 3: Attend the clinic on Tuesday, March 26th, from 5-8pm at Johnston High School in the gym, enter door 2.
Step 4: Attend the tryout/audition on Thursday, March 28, at 4:30pm at Johnson High School in the gym, enter door 2.
The tryouts are in March 2024, to be on the team for the following year, Fall & Winter 2024.2025. A scoring rubric will be used, and students that have a qualifying score will be notified on the night of Thursday, March 28, if they have made the team. JV & Varsity Dance members have summer camp and practices. JV & Varsity Dance is open to both boys and girls.
If you have any questions, please contact the Head Varsity Coach – Paige Meredith at
paige.meredith@johnston.k12.ia.us
Paige Meredith – Varsity Coach – paige.meredith@johnston.k12.ia.us
Taylor Schrader – Assistant Varsity Coach
Haley Austin – Junior Varsity Coach
GOLF GLOVE INFORMATION:
PARENTSQUARE:
Did you know all communications for JMS are done through parent square? Please be sure to download the app to ensure that you are receiving all notifications regarding your student(s) and their schools.
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