SJHS Blog 9/12/16 - 9/16/16

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‪HS Blog 9/12-9/16

Back to School Night:

Dear Parents,

Welcome back SJHS parents and students.  Back to School Night for parents is tonight, September 12th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.

The purpose of Back to School Night is to give you an opportunity to attend all of your student’s classes, to meet the teachers, and to hear a presentation regarding their class objectives, grading system, course content and other pertinent information.

When you arrive in the building please pick up a map of the building and other information pertaining to the night in the front hallway just outside the guidance office.  We will NOT be providing hard-copy schedules this year, so make sure to verify your student’s schedule on Power School prior to arrival.  Please feel free to take extra time to explore the building.  At 6:20 pm please report to your student’s first hour class.  Announcements will take place at 6:25pm. 

We will have Parent-Teacher Conferences on the afternoon and evening of Nov. 10^th at which time you will have the opportunity to meet your children’s teachers to discuss specifics regarding your child’s progress. 

We hope that you will be able to attend our Back to School Night.

Sincerely,

Greg Blomgren

Principal

Detention Supervisor:

There is an opening for a Lunch/After school detention supervisor.

The job is posted for 20 hours per week. 4 days, 2 at Upton and 2 at the high school.  Hours will be 11am-4pm.

If you know of anyone outside the district, please send them to the website to apply via Applitrack or contact Jim Berry, Assistant Principal SJHS at 926-3213. 

Guidance Office News:

·      Counselors are offering a PSAT prep class for Juniors

‪Oct. 5 from 5-7 pm

‪Room H603 (Mr. Etter’s room)

‪$10 fee

‪(Checks made payable to SJHS, payment in the guidance office)

‪The prep class will include general tips on taking the test, an opportunity to take a practice test, a scoring guide, and an answer explanation for each question!

·      On Sept. 27 our U of M rep, Kyle Small, will be offering a free workshop for our juniors and seniors on:

“Writing an Essay that gets you into college” from his perspective as someone who reads hundreds or thousands of essays a year. 

It will start at 2:45 pm in the auditorium and finish at approximately 3:30 pm. 

Please email Mrs. Wagner if you plan to attend:

Twagner@sjschools.org

·      For students who wish to take an ACT/SAT combo prep course, Dr. Carlin will be offering the course at SJHS on Mondays:

Nov. 14, Nov. 21, Nov. 28, Dec. 5

The cost of the course is $199

For more information, please refer to the link:

http://www.drcarlinstestprep.com/actsat---st-joe-nov-2016.html

·      As the school year begins, the Michigan Department of Education (MDE) encourages districts to share with parents Internet options for low-income families.

Families can access www.everyoneon.org to learn what Internet options are available in their communities, including mobile hotspots. The website also lists information on discounted computers for qualified families as well as local technology training opportunities. In the coming year, the FCC’s Lifeline program will begin to include Internet access. 

Jostens Class Rings:

Dear Parent,

High School is an incredibly formative time. During these years, students discover their passions and build the foundation for who they will become. Recently, Jostens started producing Character Education video episodes promoting inspirational messages and featuring youth motivational speaker, Mike Smith. We are dedicated to encouraging students to enhance the culture of their school, and pursue their passions. We want to share one of Mike's messages directly with you ~ click below:

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Graduating high school is filled with peaks and valleys, along with significant growth and change. At Jostens, we can help you remember your journey, celebrate your important milestones, and help you capture the essence of what your high school experience is all about. Click below to learn more.

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Class ring order day is tomorrow, Tues. Sept. 13^th, during lunch and from 4:00-6:00pm

Thanks! See you tomorrow!

Aaron

Technology News:

This is a link to the Technology Updates Presentation I shared with all the classes today.  Feel free to include it in the next blog.

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1oewguWAHqwyjT4xLWo_tWfzqGrkU0erytbaUp7wU-aI/edit?usp=sharing

Athletic News:

Monday:

3:45 JV Golf at Maple Hill 

Tuesday:

4:00 VAR/JV Tennis @ Niles 

5:00 JV/VAR Soccer @ Portage Central 

6:00 Swim @ Bridgman 

Wednesday:

3:30   VAR Golf @ West Jamboree @ The Moors

5:30   Volleyball @ K. Central

Thursday:

4:00 VAR Tennis @ Paw Paw 

4:30 JV Tennis @ South Bend St. Joseph

4:30 9th Football vs. Lakeshore

5:00 JV/VAR Soccer @ Lakeshore 

6:30 JV Football vs. Lakeshore

Friday:

TBA     XC @ MSU Invite

10:00 VAR Golf @ Coldwater Invite 

1:00    JV Golf @ Comstock Invite 

7:00    VAR FB @ Lakeshore 

Saturday:

8:30    V VB @ Portage Central Invite

9:00    V Tennis @ Midland Dow Invite

12:15 Swim @ Bridgman Invite