Current Happenings at Jemtegaard
PARENTS: The State - Student Measurement of Progress (MSP) testing window starts next week. For the next four weeks students will be demonstrating their understandaing and abilities on the state standards. Please make sure your students are getting their rest prior to each test. We want them to do their best and show the state their mastery of the learning standards.
First week: May 3, 2012 --- 7th grade writing
Second week: May 8, 2012 --- 6th grade Reading online(one-half of class), 7th grade Writing, 8th grade Science
May 10, 2012 --- 6th grade Reading online.
Third week: May 14/15, 2012 --- 8th grade reading online (one-half of class each day)
May 16/17, 2012 --- 6th grade Math online (one-half of class each day)
Fourth week: May 21/22, 2012 --- 8th grade Math (one-half of class each day)
May 23/24, 2012 --- 7th grade Reading (one-half of class each day)
Parent Survey: Every spring we seek input from parents, students and staff on our performance serving you and your student(s). Many of you heard about this at spring conference time right before break. Please take the opportunity to complete a short online survey that will give us good insight on this years performance so we can adjust and serve you better.
The survey should not take more than 5-10 minutes: www.washougal.k12.wa.us/parent
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STRIDE 2012! Help raise funds for the Washougal Schools Foundation, and support grants for classroom activities. The Student Stride for Education features youth runs for grades K-5 by grade level. High school students, middle school students and adults are encouraged to participate through joining the 5K run or walk or volunteering. Runners will be timed and results posted. |
IMMUNIZATION NOTICE
RCW 28A.210.080 states that all students must have their immunizations current in order to attend achool. Please read the 2011-2012 Immunization Notice.
Also attached is Immunization Information for better understanding of the state mandate. Please read the Immunization Information flyer.
Letter from Superintendent Dawn Tarzian. Please read.
JMS Alumni --- JMS Year book class is having a sale on past year books. The price is $5.00 and supplies are limited. Open flyer for year books that are available: JMS ALUMNI SALE
Letter from the school nurse: Attached
Do you have OUT-OF-DATE or UNused medications? Storing unwanted medications at home risks accidental poisioning and drug abuse. The SOLUTION: Please read FLYER
Next Booster Club Parent meeting will be Monday, May 21, 2012 at 6:45 in the Library.
At 6:00 this same day we will stage another meeting for planning the 8th grade Ceremony in June. If interested please come early.
Booster Club Parents are asking for a $20.00 (or more) donation to their fund raising effort. This money is used throughout the year to support the PBIS program, teachers, parent/student events, 8th grade ceremony, etc.
Fund raising opportunities: Fireworks Photography
DO NOT forget our box top fund raiser. Bring to the main office. We have collected quite a few in the past.
Also register or establish a new SAFEWAY reward card and assign to JMS. This is one more way to help JMS fund raising efforts.
Step by step:
1) log on to www.escrip.com <http://www.escrip.com>
2) in the bar across the top click my escrip
3) enter password (or request an email to remind you of your password)
4) click change my group selection
5) enter Jemtegaard Boosters (you can split your support up to 3 ways)
Many people will also find they need to click renew on the home page under Safeway to continue their escrip contributions. Renewal needs to be done this year by Nov. 1st.
Reminders:
Energy Drinks
We have a policy found in our Student /Parent Handbook to not allow energy drinks on campus. Many of the drinks contain a very large dose of caffine and stimulants to get the solution into the blood stream fast. It has come to our attention that some drinks contain from 6 to 10% alcohol too. Our concern is naturally the alcohol choice, but more importantly the stimulants in the drinks. None of us know how our students react to these stimulants during the day and before or after a performance or activity. They should never be shared with anyone for the same reasons. Read more about our findings in the handbook and help us protect our students health.
Jemtegaard Highly Capable Program
The Highly Capable Program staff wishes to support and encourage parents as they endeavor to provide in environment in which their child/children can flourish and succeed. Evening meetings are often difficult to attend. If you are interested in receiving periodic emails containing resources, articles and research, please contact Rhea Bohlin at 954-3127 or rhea.bohlin@washougal.k12.wa.us .
JMS going 'GREEN'
Jemtegaard is going "GREEN" as much as possible. We have the beginnings of a GREEN TEAM, following the Washington Green Schools program. We had the first district wide meeting and we are preparing for a JMS Energy Efficiency Assessment. We will be looking at other areas as well, as we try and conserve the environment and reduce costs school wide. Last month's newsletter was the first web version of our parent newsletter. We will encourage all families to read about the happenings at JMS on this web page. If this is going to be difficult, please give us a call.