SMS Announcements-Friday, April 14th-B Day
Monday-A Day
MINECRAFT CLUB
There will be NO MINECRAFT CLUB Monday, April 17, 2023. Contact Ms. Ites with questions.
CURRENT SEVENTH GRADERS ATHLETIC SURVEY
Parents & Students in 7th Grade,
My name is Melissa Crosse and I am the Middle School Activities Director for Johnston! I am very excited to share the opportunities your student can participate in, starting next year, in 8th grade. You will receive emails from me throughout the year, regarding athletics, music and club opportunities.
Please complete the survey below if you are interested in participating in the sports listed below for Fall 2023. This information is used to collect data of number of students, jerseys/helmets needed, provide you with updates for all fall 8th sports, 8th summer opportunities and more!
All students will need a Sports Physical and a 2023 Registration to be eligible to participate. I highly suggest scheduling a sports physical this summer, to ensure your student is ready for the first day of practice in the fall. Registration will open July 1st – 5th, 2023, however jerseys and equipment will need to be ordered this May.
I will send additional details and information this summer. If your student is interested, please complete the form below. Please note, your student can change sports or drop at any time, this is for preliminary numbers. If your student is not interested, please disregard this email.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS
JMS Cheerleading Tryouts
Current 7th and 8th Grade Students
May 6 Starting at 8:00am at JMS Multipurpose Room – Enter Door 15
Tryout Sign Up Link JMS: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdldCkSNqYvqQ-a8tIki9Devt3YtBZNaR4k-RvACHiAWLDx8w/viewform
GARDEN CLUB
The Garden Club will meet Thursdays in Mrs. Barlow’s room (Mission 129). Make sure you wear clothes that can get dirty, as we are officially entering garden season!
FROM IPAD HEADQUARTERS
iPads, bricks and cords will all be returned at the end of this school year. More information, once plans are finalized.
CHESS CLUB ANNOUNCEMENT
Summit Chess Club will end at 3:30 instead of 4. Make sure you inform your rides.
GLOW RUN
JHS Student Council is hosting their Annual Glow Run next Wednesday April 19th at 6:30 pm. All proceeds from this run will go to the Children’s Cancer Connection in Johnston. If you would like to promote this event at your school please see the attached flyer. If you personally would like to participate please fill out the google form below. The cost is $5 to participate. The course will be around the JHS school- please park in the student parking lot and we will begin the race by the stadium. If you have any questions please email Rachel Jensen or Kari Gray. Have a great day!
Sign Up Link: https://forms.gle/ZZC9bgqT7NxpYZPz8
JHS Student Council
SPRING WRESTLING SESSION FOR JOHNSTON BOYS
*Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30-6:45 PM at the JHS Wrestling Room.
*Sessions begin on Monday March 27th and run through May 3rd. All Johnston students are welcome to attend. No fees; sign-up can be taken care of on-site.
MAGIC THE GATHERING CLUB
WHEN: Every other Monday, next meeting April 17
TIME: 2:55 – 3:25 pm
WHERE: Room 135 in Expedition
GIRLS WRESTLING
We are having open mat practice for all current and upcoming 6th-11th graders at JMS Mondays and Thursdays. We are also having a girls wrestling camp this summer, registration is now open and there are two links for the K-5th camp https://tce.me/ikd8kw and 6th-12th camp. https://tce.me/ikd8un
RUBIK’S CUBE CLUB
Rubik’s cube club is meeting every Thursday in Room 244 from 3:00-3:45. Come and learn how to solve a Rubik’s cube and enjoy some friendly competitions!
SMS CHEER CLUB
Meets first and third Tuesdays of the month from 3 until 3:45. April 18 will be our next meeting.
WARRIORS CLUB
For fans of the Warriors book series! We meet every other Tuesday in Mr. Hiatt’s room, Team Mission, from 3:00 to 3:30 PM. Next meeting is April 18. Please make sure your ride is at Summit at 3:30. For more information, please contact Mr. Hiatt at mhiatt@jdragonmail.us
HYPERSTREAM
Hyperstream Tuesday or Thursday groups are meeting for scratch coding and playing video games. Email Mr. Motz to join or see which day to attend (jeff.motz@johnston.k12.ia.us).
GSA CLUB
The Summit GSA meets second and fourth Thursdays. The next meeting will be Thursday, April 27 from 3-3:30 pm in Room 136 (Expedition Community). You must have transportation home from Summit after the meeting. Please reach out to the GSA staff sponsors, Mrs. Heston or Mrs. Brock with any questions.
FROM THE SUMMIT LIBRARY
April – School LIbrary Month
The button making station will continue to be open every Friday this month. Stop by to make a button of something of your choosing! Next week we will also start the Book Scavenger Hunt activity made by the Summit Book Club.
Iowa Book Awards
We have submitted our votes for the Iowa Teen and Iowa Children’s Choice Book Awards. As a school we voted “Ground Zero” and “Allergic” as our top choices on the lists. The state-wide winners should be announced soon.
Featured Book of the Week
Playing Through the Turnaround is about a bunch of band kids (YAY BAND!) who work together to try to save their beloved Jazz Band teacher’s job after it gets cut due to budget issues.
DRAGON SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Who wants a clean vehicle? Need a gift for a birthday, anniversary, teacher gift, or just because? Dragon Scholarship Fund is offering an ultimate car wash card that can be used at any Kwik Star location. The card is $40 and you get 5 car washes. That is a $10 savings for you! Buy 4 washes and get 1 free. Go to bit.ly/DSFcarwash to purchase cards.
The weather is warming up and the golf clubs are starting to come out! The Annual Dragon Scholarship Fund golf outing registration is live. The 18 hole outing will be held at Jester Park on Monday, June 19th. Visit bit.ly/DSFgolfouting2023 for more information and to register your twosome or foursome. Registration deadline is June 5th.
