JMS Announcements – 12/13/19
Johnston Middle School Announcements for
Friday, December 13, A Day
New Announcements:
Student Council is bringing Winter Holiday Cheer to JMS! Next week we will have 2 Dress Up Days for us and students. Wednesday will be Ugly Sweater Day.
Next Friday, Dec 20th will be PJ Day…whoot whoot!!!
Wednesday → Ugly Sweater Day
Friday → PJ Day
Johnston FCA will hold another Huddle on Thursday, (12/19) hosted at Reagan Thompson’s home at 8420 Sandford Place in Johnston. The gathering will begin at 7:29 pm and will have an ugly sweater theme. Everyone in grades 9-12 are welcome to attend! Please see attached flier for details. FCA Huddle Flyer
Repeat Announcements:
Sewing club will meet in Mrs. Emley’s room – 125 every Tuesday from 3-4pm starting December 17. It is open to all, even if you don’t know how to sew or if you are an amazing sewist. We look forward to seeing you!
See attached flier for Johnston High School After Prom Fundraiser at Pancheros
**QUESO FOR A CAUSE**
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13 // 5:00 – 8:00PM
8759 NORTHPARK DR // JOHNSTON, IOWA
Would you like to send a message to your friends wishing them a “Poppin” Good Break??? Student Council will be selling popcorn bags to be delivered around the building. If you would like to have some delivered, find a student council representative or see Ms. Comstock in Room 123. Cost is $1 per bag and will be delivered Wednesday, December 18 during 8th hour. You will need to know the 8th hour teacher of who you are sending them to. We will be selling thru Monday, December 16.
Student Council will be having a Bake Sale at the home Basketball game on Friday, December 13 starting at 5:30. Come see what they have and support Student Council!
Any Freshman interested in auditioning for the spring musical Mary Poppins or being a part of the crew can find information at the following links:
Mary Poppins Audition Information Mary Poppins Crew Information
JMS Winter Giving Campaign!
Instead of the traditional toy drive, JMS Student Council would like to propose a new giving campaign for JMS this winter. We will still be donating items to Blank Children’s Hospital, but we will be focusing on kids who are pre-teens and teens. This is a population that often goes neglected in hospital giving initiatives.
Please bring all items to your PRIDE teacher by Wednesday, December 18th. The PRIDE with the most donation items will get a food prize delivered to their class before winter break!
Below is a list of ideas:
Gift Cards
Tie Bracelet Kits/String
Nail Polish
Face Masks
Fuzzy Socks
Headphones/Ear Bud
Winter Gloves or Scarves
Slippers
Speakers
Water Bottles
Stickers
Soft Blankets
Hand Sanitizer
Card Games or Board Games
Hair Ties and Scrunchies
Tissues
Coloring Pages and Nice Markers
Books and Magazines
Time to dust off the cookie cutters, get out the sugar, flour and butter to make some holiday cookies. The JMS PTO is coordinating a Cookie Walk for the staff to show our appreciation for all they do for our kids on Monday, December 16. We need 240 dozen cookies, candies or other treats of all flavors, shapes and decorations.
If you do not have the time to bake, then get in touch with Daphne at Stop and Smell the Flours. She does an excellent job, provides parents with a 20% discount, and delivers them directly to the school! You can contact her via text at 515-897-9307 or email her at stopandsmelltheflours@gmail.com. Deadline to order is Friday, December 13.
We also hold a little raffle for the staff to get a chance to win gift cards to some of their favorite places!
Click on this link to donate!
Any Questions? Please email at jms.pto.president@gmail.com
Tennis anyone?
Mark your calendar for the informational tennis meeting for girls in grades 9-12 on Thursday, January 9th at 3:20 in the Johnston Middle School LMC. Uniform orders will be handed out on this date!
What can I do before the January meeting?
Complete the tennis sign-up form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwxImOFHsfa5KdZZQusQwG4sQi9FTtPhveBFds9_04Yv_r4Q/viewform?usp=sf_link
Complete the Online Athletic Registration Information (You need to sign up with Ms. Hetherton AND with the district athletic office!)
** All students in grades 7-12 participating in extracurricular athletics, must complete the online athletic registration prior to the first practice of the season. Registration includes important contact information, selecting the sports for the entire year in which the student will participate in, uploading the athletic physical, and digitally signing the concussion information sheet, medical clearance, and the Johnston Good Conduct Policy.
Online Athletic Registration Website: https://johnstoncsd-ar.rschooltoday.com/
Physical Information – Physicals are valid for 13 months. A copy must be uploaded prior to participation. The copy must include the physicians signature & date, along with clearance for participation. Any student who does not have a physical cannot participate in any practice or game. Polk County does offer free clinics weekly at various sites that will provide athletic physicals. A list of physicals can be found at: http://www.freeclinicsofiowa.org/find-clinic/pdf-download/Polk/.
Log In Issues/Technical Support: If you need assistance recovering a password/username, or need are in need of technical support, please call the Rschool Support Team: available from 7am till 8pm CST Monday – Friday, Support Phone #: 612-605-1623, Main Phone #: 952-960-4999 or Email at support@rschooltoday.com
Hopefully you are all accessing the great tennis facilities in our area (Lifetime, Aspen, Drake, Ames Fitness Center). There are great, affordable teen clinics that do not require membership.
Enjoy your holiday season! See you in January!