Jefferson Middle School

Announcements

As the winter months roll in, the snow begins to fall. With this comes the enticement of throwing snowballs. Students need to understand that this is very dangerous. Students engaging in such an activity risk being suspended.

Talent show try outs today after school 2:00 p.m.

Cheer clinic continues on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. permission slips are due

Half Day on Friday. There will not be lunch served. If students would like to take a lunch home they need to order a lunch tomorrow.

11/18/08

Dear Parent/Guardians: We are currently in our skating unit and recently your child brought home a permission slip to participate. Based on circumstances beyond our control, we did not receive all of the safety equipment. The equipment is scheduled to arrive today. Please know that wearing safety equipment will no longer be an option. All students wanting to skate must wear all of the safety equipment of forfeit their right to skate. Again, there are no refunds.

El Estimados Padre/Guardianes: Estamos actualmente en nuestra unidad de patinaje y recientemente su niño trajo a casa un tropiezo de permiso para participar. Basado en circunstancias ajenas a nuestra voluntad, nosotros no recibimos todo el equipo de seguridad. El equipo es planificado para llegar hoy. Sepa por favor que usando el equipo de seguridad ya no es una opción. Todos los estudiantes que quieran patinar deben llevar todo el equipo de seguridad o pierden su derecho de patinar. Otra vez, no hay reembolsos.

Parents: Please know that students are not allowed to enter the building until 7:10 and busses often drop off students at 7:00 a.m. Please make sure that your child is wearing a winter coat, hats, scarves, gloves etc.

Padres: Los estudiantes no entran en la escuela antes de 7:10 a.m. Por favor, su nino necesita usar on chaqueta y las ropas por la invierno.

11/14/08

Dear Parents/Guardians:

In an effort to curb excessive tardiness and dress code violations, we will be implementing a series of policy adjustments until further notice. Beginning on Monday, November 17, 2008 we will begin lock-out sessions. If a child is late to class, they will not be allowed to enter until they have been documented and given a pass by the hall sweep team. Any child that receives two lock-outs in one day will be given an automatic detention. Any child that receives ten lock-outs by December 12, 2008 will not be allowed to participate in any spirit week activities, even if they have purchased ticket packets. Also, beginning Monday, any child not following our dress code policy will be subject to an automatic detention. Your child is aware of the dress code policy, we have went over it several times. Our policy is also found on our school website. The detentions will be served after school or on Saturdays. Please stress with your child the importance of following school rules to avoid the inconvenience of detentions.

Estimados Padres/ Tutores:

En un esfuerzo de limitar el retraso excesivo e infracciones de código de vestido, nosotros estaremos aplicando una serie de ajustes de póliza hasta nuevo aviso. Comenzando el lunes 17 de noviembre, nosotros empezaremos las sesiones de cierre patronal. Si un niño es tarde a la clase, ellos no serán permitidos entrar hasta que ellos hayan sido documentados y han sido dados un pase por el equipo de vigilancia de vestíbulo. Cualquier niño que reciba dos cierre patronal en un día será dado una detención automática. Cualquier niño que reciba diez cierres patronales por el 12 de diciembre de 2008 no será permitido tomar parte en las actividades de semana de espíritu, incluso si ellos hayan comprado los paquetes de boletos. También, empezando el lunes, cualquier niño no siguiendo nuestra política de código de vestido recibirá una detención automática. Su niño es consciente de la política de código de vestido, nosotros lo hemos repasado varias veces. También puede encontrar la póliza en nuestro sitio Web de la escuela. Las detenciones serán servidas después de escuela o los sábados. Por favor énfasis con su niño la importancia de seguir las reglas de escuela para evitar el inconveniencia de detenciones.

Donate your canned goods for dress-up days!. Five cans donated will give you a free dress up day. See dress up days guidelines link for more info.

11/13/08

Check for notice sent home today regarding lock-out and dress code

4 H Club meeting Friday after school

Wrestling today at Jefferson 4:00 p.m. against ABBOTT

Girls Basketball today at ABBOTT 4:00

Lock-outs begin November 17...all students please be on time to class

Automatic detentions for dress code policy violations begin Monday,November 17, see the student handbook for our dress code policy

Are you interested in tutoring on Mondays and Fridays, please look for further info to come...

We are beginning to have "dress-up days" Dress up days require "Sunday Best" if your child wishes to participate. This means no jeans, boys must wear collared shirts, no sweatsuits or tennis shoes, skirts, dresses, or dress pants/ pant suits for girls.

Friday is Bears dress down day, students must wear Bears (or Packers if they wish) sports gear to participate. This is not included in purchased dress down packets.

Parents, please make sure that your children dress warmer for cold days ahead. We have a lot of students coming to school without coats. We also have a lot of students wearing short sleeve shirts to school. Our room temps generally range from 68 to 72 degrees, to make sure that your child is comfortable they should be dressing for the weather. Sweaters and sweatshirts are allowed as long as they are solid navy blue and as long as they do not have hoods attached.

10/23/08

Popcorn sales Friday after school in main lobby for .75 cents a bag. First come-first serve.

10/22/08

Students interested in creating the school newspaper will meet after school on Friday between 2:00-3:00 p.m. in rm 126.If you can't make the meeting see Mr. Devens.

The student council is looking for new members. Positions are open for President, VP, Secretary, and Treasurer. Candidates need to submit a letter of interest and a petition of 25 signatures to be given to Ms. Gimondo or Mr. Swanger no later than October 29th, 2:00 p.m. Candidates can get packets from Ms. Gimondo or Mr. Swanger.

Boo Grams on sale now!!! Send your favorite teacher, friend, or administrator a Boo Gram for only $1.00.

NJHS meeting Monday 10/27 after school.

10/21/08

8th Grade Boys soccer team brief meeting after school.

4H meeting after school.

All girls interested in trying out for B-Ball and those interested in trying out for wrestling the season starts now!. Get an athletic record from Mrs. Turner by Thursday. All team members must have insurance. All forms due by Wednesday, Oct. 29.

Congrats to our Track team, 1st place 7th Graders, 2nd place 8th graders.

Congrats to our Soccer team, 2nd place!!

Congrats to volleyball team, 3rd place!!

Might Men of Valour are sponsoring the first annual talent show on December 18th. Try-outs Octboer 27th at 2:00 p.m. in cafe.

10/20/08

Parents- if you have an e-mail address, please foward that information to the main office if you have not done so all ready. In order to save paper, effective October 24, all notices home will be e-mailed and put on the school web site.

Family Fun Night is October 29 from 6-8. Bring your family for food, fun, and games! Visit our Haunted House and particpate in costume contest.

Parents- If your child gets frequent headaches or cramps and usually takes an over the counter medicine for these conditions, please stop by the main office to get a consent form for dispensal of over the counter medicine; otherwise we are unable to give any over the counter medicine to your child.

All Fall sports athletes need to turn in uniforms or you will be charged a $45.00 fee for the cost of replacing the uniform.

Students interested in attending the following Private schools: Carmel, St. Martins, St. Josephs, Woodland Academy, and Lake Forest Academy, please meet in the library during lunch to meet with representatives on October 21, 2008.

DI Night is coming on Wednesday October 22, 2008, 6-8. Those that attend get a dress down coupon and a free field trio to Brookfield Zoo.

Concert October 21, 2008 6:00 p.m.

Boys interested in Traveling Basketball team, try-outs Octboer 25 from 3-5 at Hinkston Park Rec Center.

Boo Grams for sale this week for $1.00, proceeds go towards Washington D.C. trip.