Jefferson Jr. High School Volume 8 Home of the Patriots GOT TEXT? Type “follow jeffersonjhs” to 40404 APRIL—JUNE 2015 Principal’s Message We are beginning the last quarter of this academic year. The 4th quarter is an important and busy time that seems to pass extra fast. Academically students and teachers are working to ensure that key concepts and core objectives have been successfully learned or experienced. We want to continue emphasizing the importance of extending learning beyond the classroom. This includes studying and completing assignments at home and after school tutoring. Students who will use their binders, review their class notes at home, and practice outside of class will greatly increase their ability to learn and remember the essential concepts. We also have great teachers who work hard preparing insightful and engaging lessons and who are willing to give time to help where extra help is needed. I want to thank students and teachers for a great year through these three quarters and parents and the community for supporting Jefferson and our students and staff. Spring is nearing and the weather is warming, that means more students walking to school. We want to remind students that they need to be careful as they walk to school. It is important to stay on the sidewalks through the neighborhoods and on main streets. When crossing a major street such as 5600 West or 6200 South remember to only cross at stoplight crosswalks. Students should not be jumping fences or crossing into private property. NO SCHOOL We have wonderful students here at Jefferson who are accomplishing great things as they work to prepare themselves for high school, for college, and for their future careers. Have a great last quarter, and go Patriots! . Jared Reynolds Thurs. Apr 2 — Tues. Apr 8, 2015 Memorial Day Mon., May 25th Jefferson Junior High School 5850 S. 5600 W. Kearns, Utah 84118 Office (385) 646-5194 Counseling Center (385) 646-5196 www.jeffersonjuniorhigh.org 1 Upcoming Activities April 22nd — A.M. Assembly Schedule f nts o s e r a P er orm Perf nvited I Are If you would like to help with school activities or be a part of Jefferson PTSA, please contact: Kristal King 385-646-5194 Email @ [email protected] Auditions April 13-16 Parent Meeting: Thursday, April 9th 6:00—7:00 p.m. Packets will be available in the front office on: Monday, March 30th. Meets: April 22 April 29 May 6 Granite High School 3300 South 500 East Taylorsville High School 6225 S. Redwood Road Olympus High School 4055 South 2300 ALL MEETS BEGIN AT 3:00 P.M. Jefferson Jr. High PTSA Chick-Fil-A Night Thursday, April 16th 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tri-Divisional Meet: May 13 Cottonwood High School 5715 South 1300 East Girls Final Meet: May 20 Taylorsville High School 6225 S. Redwood Road Boys Final Meet: May 21 Taylorsville High School 6225 S. Redwood Road Jefferson Junior High School 5850 S. 5600 W. Kearns, Utah 84118 Office (385) 646-5194 Counseling Center (385) 646-5196 www.jeffersonjuniorhigh.org 2 C OLLEGE KNOWLEDGE Creating a OLLEGE GOING CULTURE Brought to you by the Counseling Center To contact the Counseling Center 385-646-5196 It has been a busy year with lots of activities going on. In January, the Administration and Counselors met with all the principals and 6th grade teachers from Bacchus, Bridger, Beehive, and Diamond Ridge in order to plan for the incoming 7th grade students for the 2015-16 school year. As a follow through for this meeting, our yearly Jump to Jefferson night was held in February 25th and 26th which gave 6th grade parents and students an opportunity to visit Jefferson Jr. and discuss class selection cards with the counselors, Mrs. Jensen, and Mrs. Patrick. Under the direction of the 8th grade Counselor, Mrs. Jensen, a new program called Kickin’ it to Kearns was held the evenings of February 17, 18, and 19. All eighth grade students and their parents were invited to come and learn more about College and Career Readiness, find out results of the ACT/Explore test, and discuss class selections for 9th grade at Kearns High. On February 26, 8th grade students had the opportunity to take a field trip to Kearns High School to learn about extracurricular activities offered there, as well as take a tour of the many CTE (Career and Technology Education) classes that are offered for 9 th grade students. On February 27, the high school counselors came to Jefferson Jr. in order to help 8th grade students sign up for their 9th grade classes. Seventh grade students received their 8th grade class selection cards the week of February 9-12th. Mrs. Patrick has been meeting with individual students for their CCR Plans (College and Career Plans). Students who have had their CCR Plan received a colored folder with information to take home and share with their parents. Mrs. Patrick has also been teaching College and Career related lessons in Ms. Bolman’s CTE classes. These classes are geared to help students learn about themselves and their interests, personality, and learning styles, as well as how to make good decisions. We are very interested and concerned about all the students here at Jefferson. Don’t hesitate to call us if you have questions about your student’s education. The most important thing a student can do to be successful in high school is to work hard and do their best in 7th and 8th grade! 7th Grade Counselor: Mrs. Patrick – (385)-646-5196 8th Grade Counselor: Jamie Jensen – (385) 646-5196 Jefferson Junior High School 5850 S. 5600 W. Kearns, Utah 84118 Office (385) 646-5194 Counseling Center (385) 646-5196 www.jeffersonjuniorhigh.org 3 May ne & Ju Dream’…..Dance Concert When: Time: Cost: May 6 & 7 6:00 p.m. $4.00 per person (children 11 & under are free) Spring Band & Orchestra Concert May 20th at 6:00 p.m. Choir Concert May 26th 6:00 p.m. Last Day of School Friday, June 5, 2015 Registration Packets for next school year will be mailed during July with instructions for mail in registration Jefferson Junior High School 5850 S. 5600 W. Kearns, Utah 84118 Office (385) 646-5194 Counseling Center (385) 646-5196 www.jeffersonjuniorhigh.org 4
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