JMS Announcements – 9/9/21
Johnston Middle School Announcements for
Thursday, September 9, 2021, B Day
Today (Thursday, September 9) 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:
REMINDER — JMS PICTURE DAY is TOMORROW!!
Sisters for Success — Are you looking for an opportunity to make connections and have fun with fellow female students of color? If so, please consider joining the Sisters for Success (S4S) group. We’ll meet twice a month alternating class periods in the morning & afternoon. Our first meeting will be Thursday, September 23 during 7th period in the auditorium.Remember, this is during a regular class period. If you miss something, it is your responsibility to make it up! 
Paper applications can be picked up in the counseling office and are due back by September 17th to Mrs. Andrews or Mrs. Totten. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Mrs. Totten in the counseling department.
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
BOYS GOLF — On 9/8/21, the 9th/10th/JV Men’s golf team lost a dual to Urbandale at Urbandale Golf and Country Club, 9 holes. Reid Hany 44, Drew Peterson 46, Kathir Kalyanaram 48, Kolby Stanton 49
On 9/7/21, the 9th/10th Men’s golf team swept Urbandale and SEP at Jester Park Golf Course Par 3, 18 holes. Drew Peterson 59, Kathir Kalyanaram 64, Reid Haney, Kolby Stanton 66
On 9/2/21, the JV Men’s golf team split with Waukee NW at The Legacy, 9 holes. EJ Philips 40, Nick Bechtel 41, Sam Lindgren 42, Pete Sackett/Eric Borgmeier 44
On 9/2/21, the JV Men’s golf team took 3rd out of 4 in the Waukee JV Quad, 9 holes. Kade Gustafson 46, Emmett Johnson 47, Owen Pinkerton 50, Trevor Thielen/Max Goodwin 51
REPEAT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
JMS CLUBS — ATTENTION STUDENTS, are you interested in joining a CLUB? Click the google link below and complete the survey. The club sponsor (teacher) will contact you the following week with meeting dates, times, and other important information. There is no cost to be in a club.
COUNSELING OFFICE — The Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) will be offered at JMS on Tuesday October 5th in the morning. Be watching for an email later this month with a consent attached for you to sign for your student to participate. If you have questions you can contact your School Counselor or Melanie Steffen, District SDQ Coordinator.
SCIENCE — Any 9th grade girl interested in attending Women Interested in Science and Engineering conference at Iowa State please stop in room 122 and talk to Mr. Kleve.
JMS CHEERLEADING — 8th & 9th Grade Winter Cheerleading Tryouts
Saturday, September 25 – 8am-3pm
JMS Multipurpose Room
Questions, email Alec Craigmile at alec.craigmile@johnston.k12.ia.us
Students must scan and complete the QR Code, see flyer
8TH GRADE GIRLS SOCCER — Any 8th grade girl who is interested in playing high school soccer, please fill out the google form. Thanks!”
https://forms.gle/oRkgkayTC7JWwpbd8
9TH GRADE GIRLS SOCCER — If you are a 9th grade girl who is interested in playing soccer this spring, please fill out the following:
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Register through school with the following: https://johnstoncsd-ar.rschooltoday.com/.
9th GRADE FALL PLAY — Freshman interested in the Fall play can find information at this link. JHS Fall 2021 Play Radium Girls
JMS WEIGHT ROOM — Below you will find information regarding our Weightlifting Program.
WEIGHTLIFTING HOURS OF OPERATION:
8th Grade Students – 3:00-4:00pm – Monday & Thursday
9th Grade Students – 3:00-4:00pm – Tuesday & Friday
LOCATION:
JMS Weight Room – Closest Entrance is Door 15
FALL SCHEDULE:
1st Official Day – Monday, August 30 – 8th & 9th Informational Meeting & Instructions
Last Day of Fall – Friday, October 22
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.