JMS Announcements – 11/19/20

Johnston Middle School Announcements for

Thursday, November 19, 2020, B-ODD

 

New Announcement:

ATTENTION 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. When we return to the building, a parking tag will need to be purchased for $20. Please make sure you have your license plate number with you at the time of purchase.

 

Repeat Announcements:

Any 8th or 9th grader interested in participating in MathCounts, please fill out the following form:

https://forms.gle/eyrbreYQt6kh4EQy7

Food List

JMS Attitude of Gratitude Challenge

Thank you so much for your participation in the food drive!  We have had a tremendous amount of food donated that will help to support our community in Johnston.

With our recent switch to virtual education, we are getting creative on how you can continue to support our families!  Below are three options for you to consider that will directly support our Johnston Partnership.

  1. Deliver Week 3 & 4 Food to Johnston Middle School

  2. A box will be outside during school hours to drop off the donations.

  3. Deliver Week 3 & 4 Food to Partnership Place

  4. 5870 Merle Hay Road Ste C

  5. Hours:  Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9-1

  6. Donate Directly to Partnership Online

  7. http://www.johnstonpartnership.org

Thank you so much for continuing to support those in need.  Our Attitude of Gratitude Challenge continues to be a huge success due to the generosity of each of you!

There’s no amount too small, the partnership gives away 450 turkeys this month!

 

Students are following their regularly scheduled classes at their scheduled times via Zoom (except for Wednesday – last block and 5/6 block will not switch – classes will go in order).

Teachers are taking attendance, so it is important that all students are getting onto their Zoom classes so they are not counted absent. Students, make sure you are checking your email for information but you also need to sign into Moodle which is your same login as Infinite Campus and locate your course according to your schedule.

Moodle

If it was math you would click on math depending on 8th grade or 9th grade and then locate your math teacher and click on that teacher. If you have never logged into their Moodle page you will need their enrollment key so be sure to email your teacher for that.

  Online Content

Once in their Moodle page you will find links and assignment information. Please reach out to your teacher or the front office if you need additional assistance.

 

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.