SMS Announcements-Thursday, June 1st-A Day

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!

3 HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL ON THURSDAY, JUNE 1ST AT 11:50 PM

FROM THE SUMMIT LIBRARY

End of the Year

This school year we checked out 23,279 books!!  This is a record since Mrs. McAlister has been the librarian!  Keep reading this summer!  If you’d like a flyer about the Johnston Public Library summer reading program for teens, they are on the circulation desk in the library.

Featured Books of the Week

Need something to read this summer? Check out the Iowa Children’s Choice nominees for next year!  They were chosen by kids for kids.

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY

Summit Boys & Parents,

The Boy’s Cross Country team would love to see you on our Boy’s MS Cross Country Team this fall! Cross Country is open to students currently in grades 6-11. Our program has a strong tradition of producing young athletes of character and excellence. In addition, we are known for the brotherhood in our program!

Our MS and HS XC Teams were state-runners up last fall, and our HS Track & Field Team just won the State Championship!

Please complete the survey link below if you would like more information on 7th/8th grade boy’s XC.
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/X1TigJnfCpmiy4oe9

The Boys XC Program will also offer a popular summer camp through Johnston Community Education.

Community Ed Link:https://johnston.ce.eleyo.com/course/2871/summer-2023%E2%80%941/dragon-boys-cross-country-camp-gr-6-12

If you have questions about summer training/camp, please contact:

Matt Jaschen (Head HS Boys XC and Track & Field Coach): matt.jaschen@johnston.k12.ia.us

Middle School Coach Contacts:
Pat Mattingly (Head MS Boy’s XC Coach): pmattingly@johnston.k12.ia.us
Dean Myers (Asst. MS Boy’s XC Coach): dean.myers@johnston.k12.ia.us

GIRLS WRESTLING

Summit Girls,

The Johnston Girls Wrestling Program is looking for girls currently in grades 6 & 7 to join the team. From beginners to advanced, we want YOU! If you are interested, want to learn more information, ask the coach a question or just try it out, please complete the survey link below, and the Head Coach Tim Franklin will contact you with more details.

Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeli8OJ8ivcmMXB7N3-TtIblzkQ4ptgOviphenrfT9RbKN3vA/viewform?usp=sf_link

We hope to see some new faces on the mat this summer and next year!

Thanks and Go Dragons!

GIRLS’ WRESTLING CAMP

Register today for our all girls camp, this camp is for all levels from beginner to advanced. Let’s grow the sport of girls wrestling in Johnston.

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY

Summit Dragons,

The Girls Cross Country team wants YOU to become a #SoleSister this summer & fall!! Athletes & parents – please complete the survey below and/or contact Coach Buckley if you are interested in receiving more information.

Survey Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSct8HFOfoqQsAjhHVuKtH-zn3Okfh6VEA_4Z8HZdWVZCNzCTw/viewform

We will kick off our summer of training with our Team Clinic from 7:30 – 10:30 AM at JHS on June 5th – 9th. Please register at Johnston Community Education.

Community Ed Link: https://johnston.ce.eleyo.com/course/2872/summer-2023%E2%80%941/dragon-girls-cross-country-team-clinic-gr-7-12

Starting on June 12th we will be practicing from 7:30 AM to approximately 9 AM throughout the summer at the following locations:
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday @ JMS Stadium
Wednesday & Friday @ JHS Stadium

We would love to have you become part of our proud tradition!! Current coaches and athletes will be at Summit during all lunch periods today, Wednesday, May 24th – be sure to get signed up & ask any questions you might have:)

Thanks and Go Dragons!

7TH GRADE GIRLS TENNIS CAMP

GIRLS TENNIS CAMP June 5-9 12:30-3:00pm

Interested in playing high school tennis or just interested in honing the game? Come to our tennis camp for 7-9th grade girls! Some of the camp takeaways include: serving form, improving forehand and backhand, volleying, setting goals, the mental game, and game strategy.

Camp Director: Coach Mitzi Hetherton and JHS tennis players

https://johnston.ce.eleyo.com/course/2882/summer-2023%E2%80%941/dragon-girls-tennis-camp-gr-7-9

FROM IPAD HEADQUARTERS

*** All student iPads and accessories will be collected on May 30th for 6th grade and May 31st for 7th grade. ***

You will receive information later explaining how to transfer documents/photos off your iPad, as well as reset the iPad for turn in.

Students will turn in the following equipment:

• School-issued iPad ($299)

• School-issued Apple power adapter and cord ($19 each)

• Protective case and stand ($25)

Students will reset their iPads back to its original settings.  Be sure to transfer all wanted documents/photos/videos off the iPad.

If you are planning to exit before May 31st, please turn in your iPad to iPad HQ prior to leaving for the school year.

If the device is NOT turned in or any equipment is missing or damaged, students will be charged a replacement fee. Charges can be viewed and paid via Infinite Campus portal.

GARDEN CLUB

If your child is a current member and would like to participate in helping care for the garden this summer, please check your email inbox for the summer sign up.  It’s a great opportunity for kids to get outside, be social with their peers, and make a difference in their community!

Also, all are welcome to follow along on our club’s journey through our Official SMS Garden Club Facebook Page!  See what we are up to this summer and watch our donation totals grow– please give us a like/follow!

SUMMER WRESTLING CAMP

Our fifth annual Community Ed Wrestling session is coming up in June.  Great for any level of wrestler from brand new beginners to experienced.  Sign up can be completed at the link below.

https://johnston.ce.eleyo.com/course/2903/summer-2023%E2%80%941/dragon-boys-wrestling-camp-gr-k-8

Any questions can be directed to me at:

Aaron Tecklenburg- JHS Head Wrestling Coach

aaron.tecklenburg@johnston.k12.ia.us

SUMMER WEIGHT LIFTING AND SPEED/AGILITY