JMS Announcements – 10/30/20

Johnston Middle School Announcements for

Friday, October 30, A-EVEN

 

New Announcements:

JMS Lunch Time Game Group will return next week!  For those of you interested in making new connections in the building, please grab your lunch and come join us for game group in the counseling office starting next week on Monday and Thursday.  Choice of game still to be determined, if you have a suggestion please let Mrs. Moomaw or Mrs. Lunn know.

 

Students- don’t forget to check the JMS site for your Weekly Updates and Assignments in all your classes!  This will help you keep up with your course work in all classes, especially if you are ever absent or quarantined.

Go here to access the site:  JMS Site– in the upper left corner, there is a black tool bar that will give you access to all of the grade levels and contents to search your teachers!

 

 

JMS Attitude of Gratitude Challenge — We have an opportunity to express our gratitude by giving back to others, and your participation in the Food Drive will bless children in Johnston who do not have enough food to eat.

 

Here’s how it works:  Each day bring the item of the day to your PRIDE classroom and place in the designated box.  On Thanksgiving Eve all boxes will be delivered to the local Food Bank to bless those in need!  Please see the attachment for the full schedule of daily giving.

Food List JMS

Next week bring:

  • Monday — Box of cereal

  • Tuesday — Peanut butter

  • Wednesday — Stuffing Mix

  • Thursday — Boxed Potatoes

  • Friday — Canned Fruit

 

We’ve received good news that the USDA free meal program will be extended for the rest of the school year! This means all students can eat free!

 

https://www.johnstoncsd.org/news/2020/10/usda-free-meal-service-extended-june-2021/

 

 

9th grade students: Are you interested in participating in Mock Trial at the High School level? Informational videos for grades 9-12 Mock Trial can be found at the following links:

Mock Trial Overview: https://youtu.be/wpevH2shpjM (for all students new to high school mock trial- including students who participated at the middle school level)

Mock Trial Roles/Responsibilities: https://youtu.be/GP9rnlxZhrA (for students who have never participated in mock trial)

Registration and Expectation forms for participants are attached and available via email. Contact Ms. McConnell (molly.mcconnell@jdragonmail.us) for new student registration forms and info sheets.

Registration forms are due November 16th and can be emailed to Ms. McConnell (molly.mcconnell@jdragonmail.us )! NEW HS MT Student Reg 2021, HS MockTrial Expectations 2021

 

 

💛💜  MONDAY will be A-ODD.

 

 

Repeat Announcements:

 

Hello 9th Graders! If you have a copy of the book, The Outsiders, from last year that never got returned, would you please return it to the front office? Thanks a bunch from your 8th grade Language Arts teachers!

JMS Best Buddies will have a parent zoom meeting next Thursday November 5th at 7 pm. If you are still interested in signing up for Best Buddies please fill out this google form. https://forms.gle/9JMpPX8zU6QoEdzX9

If you have any questions please reach out to Mr. Pleasant via email. brandon.pleasant@johnston.k12.ia.us

Johnston High School and Dallas Center Grimes grades 9-12 will be able to attend High School Bowling tryouts at Game Day Lanes (formerly Merle Hay Lanes).  Tryouts are for both boys and girls on Thursday, November 5th and Friday, November 6th from 3:30 – 5:00 pm.  Students must have a completed physical, registration and concussion certificate to participate.

Please see attached flyer for details. JHS Bowling Tryout 2020

 

SCHOOL PERMIT DRIVERS Please review the laws/expectations of your School Permit. We want to keep you safe and legal.

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.

 

 

As some of you might know, the GoodNotes 4 app is no longer updating for students and you are losing the ability to back up your documents. The district has purchased GoodNotes 5 for all students who currently are using GoodNotes 4. Those students will need to open the Self Service Cart and download GoodNotes 5. Do not delete GoodNotes 4 until after all of the documents have been transferred to the new app! Once GoodNotes 5 has been downloaded, you will need to follow the attached directions in order to transfer documents from the old app.  GoodNotes

Attention Johnston Women’s Golfers.  Please fill out the following form to communicate your intentions for JHS Spring Women’s Golf 2021 (students must fill out the form).  JHS Spring Women’s Golf is for current 9th-12th graders.  However, if numbers allow, current 7th- 8th graders may be allowed to join the team for practices and to gain experience.  If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Hattel at chattel@johnston.k12.ia.us.

 

Attention all military families!!  In preparation for our Veteran’s Day celebration this year we would like to celebrate any and all of our families that have dedicated themselves to serving our country or supported a family member who has.  We are looking to put together a slideshow of students and their loved ones who have served or are currently serving in the armed forces.  If you would be willing to be included in our celebration slide show, please email a copy of any photos you’re willing to share to raine.mollenbeck@johnston.k12.ia.us or abbey.moomaw@johnston.k12.ia.us