JMS Announcements – 8/31/22

JMS Announcements for Wednesday, August 31, 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:

8TH GRADE VOLLEYBALL: Today is the last day to register for 8th grade volleyball.

 

JHS MEN’S GOLF: Through August 29, your JHS Men’s Golf Team (9th-12th) is 58-5 with the Varsity currently ranked #3 in the state.  Please see the results of our meets through August 29:

On August 15, the Varsity won the IC West Invite @bluetopridge with a 297. Owen Howe 71 (T1- meet runner-up), Andrew Johannsen 74 (T4), Tyler Herrmann 76 (T8), & Krishiv Gupta 76 (T8).  Twitter: @JCSD_Golf

On August 17, the Varsity won the Lancer Invite @Glynnscreek with a 297. Tyler Herrmann 70 (T1- meet runner-up), Krishiv Gupta 74 (5th), Owen Howe 74 (6th), & Andrew Johannsen/Ben Christy 79 (25th/27th).  Twitter: @JCSD_Golf

On August 18, the Varsity placed 5th/18 teams @ Eagle Ridge South Course in Warrior Invite with a 321 against many of the best in IA/IL. Andrew Johannsen 78 (17th), Owen Howe 79 (20th), Ben Christy 81 (26th), & Krishiv Gupta 83 (34th).  Twitter: @JCSD_Golf

On August 22, the Varsity and JV won @JesterParkGC in Tri vs. UHS/DCHS with a 297 and 328. Low V Dragons- Owen Howe 68 (meet medalist), Tyler Herrmann 74, Ben Christy 77, & Caden Winterboer/Krishiv Gupta 78. Andrew Johannsen also 79. Low JV- Jacob Peterson 78 (runner-up), Eric Borgmeier 80, Gabe Kramer 84, & Reid Hany 86.  Twitter: @JCSD_Golf

On August 22, the 9th/10th won @JesterParkGC Par 3 18 holes vs. Waukee NW/Ames. Low Dragons- Jaden Young 61, Kolby Stanton 61, Kathir Kalyanaraman 63, & Drew Peterson 63.  Twitter: @JCSD_Golf

On August 24, the Varsity won the Dragon Invite @JesterParkGC with a 290. Krishiv Gupta 70 (4th), Ben Christy 72 (5th), Andrew Johannsen 73 (7th), & Owen Howe 75 (15th).  Twitter: @JCSD_Golf

On August 25, the Varsity and JV won @CopperGolf in Dual vs. SEP, with a 291 and 314. Low V- Krishiv Gupta 69 (medalist), Ben Christy 71 l(runner up), Owen Howe 75, Andrew Johannsen 76, Tyler Herrmann 76, Caden Winterboer 78. Low JV- Jacob Peterson 76, Eric Borgmeier 78, Gabe Kramer 78, Kolby Stanton 82.  Twitter: @JCSD_Golf

On August 26, the 9th/10th/JV won @WHGolfCourse Executive Course with Ankeny, 9 holes. Low Dragons- Andrew Hunt 35 (medalist), Cooper VanHart 36, Jaden Young/ColinFoust/Emmett Johnson 39.  Twitter: @JCSD_Golf

On August 29, the 9th/10th won and JV split @JesterParkGC Par 3 18 Holes on 8/26 against UHS/DCG. Low Dragons- Kathir Kalyanaraman 54, Jaden Young 55, Drew Peterson 60, Andrew Hunt/Charlie Coen 61.  Twitter: @JCSD_Golf

 

REPEAT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

GIRLS SOCCER: Interested in playing soccer? Parent/player can fill out the form below, but may require a jdragon email account. I will also have a QR code in the gym for players to fill out. Thanks!!

https://forms.gle/6btaTDbNW9HzdotW6

 

SUPPORT JMS PTO – DONATE TODAY: The Johnston Middle School Parent Teacher Organization supports our staff and students at JMS by awarding grant money to teachers, providing them with meals and treats, helping to fund the JMS Pride program, and treating our students on occasion.

How to donate – $3,000 goal this year

  1. Check – Send a check payable to “JMS PTO”.  Put the check in an envelope marked “Friends of JMS PTO” and bring it to the main office/main door.

  2. Your employer may have a matching funds program- let us know if we can help facilitate a match.

  3. Make a direct payment to our PayPal account.  Click HERE to Donate

  

Grants

Examples of previous grants given to staff include:

  • Classroom library books for Language Arts teachers

  • Adaptive musical instruments, and laminating machine for Special Ed classrooms

  • Router bits for industrial classes

  • VEX Robotics kit

  • Sewing machines and kitchen aide mixers for FCS classroom

  • Art supplies to create mosaics

  • Equipment for PE and Peer PE classes

  • Calculators for classroom use

Teacher Appreciation

The PTO provides a meal for all teachers during the long day of parent teacher conferences twice a year: we shower the teachers with food and gifts for teacher appreciation week, provide them with t-shirts and other misc. items throughout the year.

 

JOHNSTON HOMECOMING: Support the Johnston Varsity Dance Team and your Johnston Dragons by ordering your homecoming shirts, team apparel and car decals today! All shirts are available in youth and adult sizes. All proceeds benefit the Johnston Varsity Dance Team and their road to Nationals next March!

https://fundraiser.formdash.org/2022/08/johnston-homecoming/

Pick-up/Delivery information – all orders will be available for pickup on Sunday, September 18th during Rock Around the Clock at JHS Football Stadium from 5-8 pm. Any orders that are not picked up on Sunday will be delivered to your respective school and sent home with your student that week. Orders for JHS and JMS will also be available for pickup during all lunch periods 9/19-9/23.

Questions? Please reach out to Coach Paige at paige.meredith@johnston.k12.ia.us

 

JHS FALL PLAY: If any 9TH GRADER is interested in the HS Fall play, information can be found at this link: HS Fall Play

 

STUDENT COUNCIL: Interested in being in Student Council??? Student Council is open to both 8th and 9th graders. We plan and organize activities around our school: Homecoming, Intramurals, and  Community Service Activities. If interested, please fill out this Google Form, Student Council Interest Survey.  If you have questions, please stop by to see Ms. Comstock in Room 123. We will have our first meeting soon to plan upcoming Homecoming Activities.

 

FCCLA:  Interested in joining FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)??? FCCLA is open to both 8th and 9th graders. We focus on Culinary Arts, Sewing and Design, Families, Career Investigation and Community Service. If interested, please fill out this Google Form, FCCLA Interest Survey or if you have questions, please stop by to see Ms. Comstock in Room 123.

 

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.

 

 

GIRLS WRESTLING: Attention All Girls in Grades 7 – 9 → The Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union Board of Directors voted to include Girls’ Wrestling as an official sanctioned sport last year. This will be the first year that Johnston will have a girls program and we are looking for girls in grades 7-12 that are interested in learning more, participating and competing.

If your student is interested, please click the link below and complete the google form. Completing the form will give the Activities Department a list of interested students, so that we can share communications to prepare for this upcoming season. Additionally, the Activities Department will be hosting two FREE clinic dates for interested students.

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSevwrrRf2W7AxcFSexMpd2b-UQte0MYimQty20asmGR0MijsA/viewform

 

JMS WEIGHTLIFTING:

Weightlifting Hours of Operation:

9th Grade Students ONLY – 6:30-7:30 am – Monday, Wednesday, Friday

  • Locker rooms will be available in the morning for students to shower, change, etc.

8th & 9th Grade Students – 3:00-4:00 pm – 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 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:

  • 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