Jefferson West Middle School Bulletin for Thursday, September 22, 2016

JWMS DAILY BULLETIN

Jefferson West Middle School Bulletin for Thursday, September 22, 2016

John Hamon, Principal, Phil Korb, Counselor

Jefferson West Middle School Mission Statement: Jefferson West Middle School provides all students opportunities to be lifelong learners.

School begins at 8:00 a.m. and concludes at 3:25 p.m. each day

THIS IS A WHITE DAY.

BUS/GYM DUTY FOR WEEK: L.Sidener/Baker

Students are to go to the commons upon entering the building in the morning, not to their lockers!

STUDENTS DID YOU BRING LUNCH MONEY? If so, bring it to the office ASAP.

LUNCH MENU FOR THE WEEK OF September 20-23, 2016:

SALADS ARE OFFERED EACH DAY!

Thursday – Chicken Strips

Friday – Chicken Quesadilla

BIRTHDAYS TODAY: Birthdays

ASAP – every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 – 4:30 PM in Room 107!

All communication for 5th grade re: your child is through the MS. Examples would be if your child is sick, appointment, coming in late, etc.

Reminder - Students that are absent because of doctor's appointment will need to have a note from the doctor's office. Thank you for your cooperation!

USE OF SCHOOL PHONE: Use of the school phone to call home regarding school matters is allowed on Lunch Break or with a pass from your teacher. Passes will not be issued if you are late to class. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

·  Cell Phones – are to be in your school locker. If they are seen or heard in a class they will be taken by the teacher and turned into the office. You can check your messages at your locker between classes. Phones are not allowed in the lunchroom. Thank you for your cooperationJ

·  Bullying Policy

§  Is it Hurtful?

§  Is it Repeated?

§  Is it on Purpose?

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Middle School Cross Country – The meet today is at Royal Valley (Hoyt) beginning at 4:00PM. The bus will leave at 2:45 PM.

Middle School Volleyball – The girls play today at ACCJHS (Effingham) beginning at 4:30 PM. The bus leaves at 3:15 PM.

The Jeff West “B” Team tournament is Saturday, September 24th beginning at 9:00 AM. The 8th Grade will play at the High School / 7th Grade plays at the Middle School.

Middle School Football – Football teams play today at ACCJHS (Effingham) at 4:00 PM. The bus leaves at 2:50 PM.

FCCLA members please sign up for activities to participate in by clinking on the link that is in the announcements, seeing Mrs. Abbott or reading your personal home email. The link is http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084aadab29a3fb6-sept

Volleyball Parents- We are asking that a parent of each child out for volleyball sign-up for 1 shift in the MS Concession stand during volleyball season. If we cannot get help, unfortunately we will not be able to have concessions at the games. Please sign-up at https://www.konstella.com/cd/uUTS67

Family Wellness Night tonight from 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Games, Health Stations, Treats, Movement Opportunities – something for Tigers of all ages.

Jeff West Homecoming is Friday, September 30th! The Homecoming parade and pep rally will be Wednesday, September 23rd. The parade starts at 6:30 and all community groups and individuals are encouraged to participate in the parade. Please call the High School if you are interested in participating.

Lesson Plans:

6th Grade:

Beuchat – Art – Pictograph ws #8 & 9 due

Dean – Reading – Journal – Read and discuss Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Chpt.1 & 2

Jackson – Science –

Overstreet – Science – Continental Draft Movie

Schwinn – Math – 2.4 *6.EE.5,6,7

Sidener – Social Studies – Mapping Babylon

Williams – Language Arts – Verbs/ Math Lab – Homework / Reading - Groups

7th Grade:

Baker – Social Studies – Vocab Review w/partners/poster completions

Beuchat – Art – Group 1 Finish Parodies / Social Studies – DVD Mankind Story of Us All Ch.2 / Intro to Fine Arts – Start Text/Rehearsal Expectations

Clark – Math – pg 64 #11-37

Dean – Language Arts – Journal – No Red Ink grammar practice lessons

Jackson – Science –

Schwinn – Math – 2.2 *7.EE.1 2-2 wskt

8th Grade:

Baker – Social Studies – Video documentary/Writing of Declaration/diagrams

Clark – Math - ws 2.3/ Algebra – pg 99 #54-68

Jackson – Health –

Moulden – Language Arts – Subject verb agreement-in class/weekly writes and No Red Ink due friday

Overstreet – Science – Chapter 2 Test Prep