SMS Announcements-Friday, May 23 B Day

MONDAY-NO SCHOOL, MAY 26TH

TUESDAY-A DAY

What is Mock Trial? Mock trial is a competition-based introduction to the legal system which offers students an opportunity for personal growth and achievement, emphasizing the importance of research, presentation and teamwork.

What do you do in a Mock Trial? Students will develop a case to present in simulated court with the help of high school and attorney coaches. Cases alternate between civil and criminal cases. The 2024-2025 case will be a civil case.

What type of roles are there? Roles include attorneys, witnesses, timers, and alternates. Each team will also have two understudies. Roles will be determined by a selection process in the fall. 

Who can participate in Mock Trial? Any 7th or 8th grader (school year 2025-26)

How many students can participate in Mock Trial? Johnston sponsors 4 Middle School teams. Each team will be composed of 12 students, two of which will be understudies.

What happens if more than 48 students want to participate?  We will use a selection process to determine who will be on the teams.

What is the time commitment for this activity? 

• All Mockers will have TWO required practices each week:

• All teams–Tuesday nights–6:30-8:00pm at JMS. 

If you are unable to attend Tuesday night practices, you will not be able to participate in Mock Trial.

• Individual team practices ~3 hours for single team meetings (often occurs on weekend afternoons or evenings, and is determined by group consensus).

All 7th graders and 8th-grade new to Mock Trial students may have an ADDITIONAL ONE-HOUR practice each week to learn the basics (ie. how each role affects the case, development of parts, objections/case theory).

How do I sign up? Scan the QR code to indicate your interest or click on the link here.

Need more information? Email the teacher sponsors: Ms. Smith (JMS) or Ms. Ites (Summit) to learn more. 

FROM THE LIBRARY

ALL BOOKS ARE DUE!!  Please return any remaining library materials to the library as soon as possible!  Thank you!

Featured Books of the Week

Need a recommendation for some good summer reading?  Check out next year’s Iowa Award book lists!  They are filled with great books selected by Iowa students!

TENNIS CAMP

Johnston Girls Tennis Camp for girls entering 7th-12 grade.

When: June 9-13th from 1-3pm

Where: JHS tennis courts

Coaches: JHS Girls Tennis staff and former Dragon/current college tennis players 

Sign up deadline: May 26th!

https://johnston.ce.eleyo.com/course/3699/summer-2025/dragon-girls-tennis-camp

MAGIC THE GATHERING CLUB

Magic The Gathering Club has ended for the year.  For any students, 6th and 7th grade, please complete this form to stay on a mailing list for interested students at Summit, and information for JMS to potentially create their own MTG Club.  Thank you, and have a fantastic summer break!!

FUTURE XC JMS GIRL DRAGONS

SUMMIT SELECT CHOIR

Practice Tuesdays 2:50 – 3:30.

Summit Current 7th Grade Students & Guardians,

Please see the information below about the Summer Strength & Conditioning Program. This program is free and we do not require a sign up or registration. Students, especially athletes, are encouraged to attend every session, with the exception of family vacations or summer school sports. 

Females are encouraged to attend the Female Only session. Session 1 & 2 will be open to both males and females. All other CURRENT 7th Graders should attend SESSION 1.

JMS STRENGTH & CONDITIONING SUMMER COORDINATOR:

Nicole Beer – nicole.beer@johnston.k12.ia.us 

Ari Ross – ari.ross@johnston.k12.ia.us

Assistants: Tanner Kuhens

LOCATION:

JMS Weight Room – Johnston Middle School Door 15

6501 NW 62nd Ave

Johnston, IA 50131

DATES:

Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

June 9, 2025 through July 24, 2025

CANCELLATION PROCEDURE:

In the event that we need to cancel a session due to instructor illness/emergency, PARENTS will receive an email notification and ParentSquare from Melissa Crosse, Assistant Activities Director.

SCHEDULE:

2025 JMS S&C Summer Schedule .pdf

There is no cost or registration for this program. Students must be enrolled in the Johnston Community School District and attend JMS next fall. Current 9th grade students will attend sessions at the high school and are considered “incoming 10th”.

Expectations & Requirements:

• Enter the weight room mentally and physically ready to work
• No horseplay at any time
• Use common sense and avoid potentially dangerous situations
• No food or drink or gum in the Weight Room, other than water
• Wear proper lifting clothes
• Shoes Must Be Worn at All Times (No Sandals, Open Toe Shoes, CROCS).
• No headphones (Be coachable to hear coach/teammate feedback and timing system)
• A spotter must be used on all free lifting stations.  Example: Bench Press, Incline Press, Overhead Press.
• Return all free weights to their correct weight racks
• Report any Injury to the supervisor immediately
• Never lift weights without a supervisor present In the room
• Follow the prescribed weight and repetition assigned by your individual program
• Never sacrifice technique for weight! Technique and quality repetitions are the priority
• Bring the right attitude, effort, and energy. We are here to work!
• Help to create an environment that encourages optimal performance. BE EXCELLENT!

**Failure to comply with the standards above will result in a loss of privilege and student may be removed permanently **

FAMILY WEEK:

The Unified Activity Federation (Iowa High School Athletic Association, Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union, Iowa High School Music Association, and Iowa High School Speech Association) Non-Contact Period for the summer of 2024 will be Sunday, July 27, 2025, through Sunday, August 3, 2025.  This is the third year of an annual break in activities across Iowa each summer. During this time, there will be no Activities in the Johnston Community School District to include camps, clinics, workouts, strength and conditioning, lessons, meetings, emails, etc.