The Patriot Post

Dear PJ Patriot Families,

Attendance matters every single day, and next week we are rallying together for Count Me In Friday! We need every PJ Patriot in their seats, ready to learn, and helping their class have a popsicle party!

Event Details

• When: Friday September 18, 2026

• Theme: Wear School Spirit:
  -9th grade wears blue 🔵
  -8th grade wears white ⚪
  -7th grade wears red 🔴

Prizes & Rewards

• Attendance Wheel: Every hour, the attendance wheel will be spun. Once a classroom is selected, the teacher will spin the classroom wheel and the winner will be able to receive an A la Carte Food Voucher!

• Celebration: Classes that achieve 90% attendance in PLC will earn a special Friday Afternoon Popsicle Party! 🎈

How You Can Help

• Schedule doctor appointments and non-urgent errands outside of school hours.

• Help your child get a good night's sleep on Thursday. 😴

• Aim to drop off your student by 7:30 AM so they are settled before the 7:40 AM bell.

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our PJ Patriots on track and excited about coming to school. Let's make this Friday count! 🏅

Universal Screening--aimswebPlus & Youth Needs Screener

In November 2010, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction partnered with education stakeholders from around the state to implement Multi-Level Systems of Supports designed to increase success for every learner. The Stevens Point Area Public School District administers the aimswebPlus assessment as an academic universal screening tool. All students, grades K-10, will be completing this screener in the areas of reading and math during the month of September as well as in the winter and spring months.

In addition, students will participate in the Youth Needs Screener, which is a 16 item rating scale that students complete regarding their needs and strengths. The Character Strong screener is grounded in a conceptual model which states that school success is predicated not just upon academic achievement, but also success within multiple inter-related behavioral domains. All students, grades 7-12, will be completing this screener in the fall.

These screeners have always been critical in helping us prepare students for success both academically and emotionally. Parents may choose to opt out of the Youth Needs Screener. To do so, parents should contact your child/children’s building principal.

Christopher Nyman

Assistant Superintendent

Director of Elementary Education

Jeffery Mlsna

Director of Secondary Education

The PJ Jacobs Math Department offers several support options to help you succeed. Here are the available resources and how they can best help you:

Targeted Support🎯

Targeted Support is a great resource for getting direct help from your own math teacher. Based on classroom data, this time is used for reteaching content that students need help with. This session is in the math classrooms on Wednesdays during Learning Center. Your math teacher will write you a pass to come up and receive some extra help.

Before School Math Help Center 🌞

On Wednesday and Friday mornings from 7:10-7:36 we will be offering math help in room 314. A math teacher is available to assist students with any math class. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, get help for homework and prepare for tests and quizzes. Please just come up to room 314 on Wednesday or Friday mornings and we’ll be glad to help!

Math Help Center during Learning Center 📝

On Tuesdays and Thursdays during Learning Center, a math teacher is available in room 311 ready to assist students with any math class. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, get caught up after an absence, and prepare for tests or quizzes. Just ask your Learning Center teacher to write you a pass for Math Help Center. There are a limited number of spots available so be sure to get the pass either from your learning center teacher or your regular math teacher.

UWSP Tutoring 🟡🟣🟡

For more focused, one-on-one support, you can take advantage of the tutoring services offered through the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. This free resource is open to all students in grades 7-12 and is staffed by UWSP students. Tutoring is available at the UWSP Library and Student Resource Center Room 150 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

For more details on any of these options, feel free to talk with your math teacher!

Each week in 8th period Learning Center, students will have a 20 minute lesson related to how to be a successful student at PJs. Next week's lesson will be learning about Organization, Time Management, and the School Planner.

School Picture Day is on Wednesday, September 23rd OR Thursday, September 24th. All students will have their school pictures taken during their Science class.

Pre-order today on mylifetouch.com. Create an account or login with your Picture Day ID: EVTN2MR8T. Students received brochures/envelopes on their first day of school.

School Picture Retake Day is on October 22nd.

Any questions regarding school pictures, please call Lifetouch at 1-800-926-8274.

Starting next week, fee statement reminders will be sent home via mail. Parents/guardians are encouraged to make payment of school fees through Skyward Family Access. Parents will need their personal “parent” login and password. Using your student’s login and password will not give you access to the payment screen.

Please use a computer to complete these transactions. Payments will post immediately. MasterCard or Visa (debit or credit card) are accepted. A $1 handling fee is charged to cover processing costs. Exact Cash or Checks are accepted in the PJ's Main Office.

If your family is experiencing financial hardship, or qualify for free or reduced lunch, please complete a fee waiver form. These forms must be completed each year. Please call the Main Office if you would like a waiver sent home!

Attention 9th Grade Students! March 11th - 16th, 2027, the P.J. Jacobs Freshman have the opportunity to tour historic sites on the East Coast showcasing our nation’s heritage. They will spend six days in Philadelphia, Washington D.C., & Historic Virginia

Fall Meeting, Wednesday, September 30th at 6:00 p.m. in the P.J. Jacobs Cafeteria. This meeting is only for interested students that have NOT signed up for the trip.

We have 42 people attending at the moment, once we reach 50 we will begin a waitlist for a possible second bus. We need 70 total to schedule two buses. Spots are filling quickly!

Trip Information & Registration Process: LINK

Current Itinerary for OUR Trip: LINK

Registration is open and accepting interested students. The 2027 tour, the 52nd year of this event, will be chaperoned by Mr. Fink & other staff members If you have questions you may contact Mr. Fink at dfink@pointschools.net

With the change to students only being allowed to have lidded WATER bottles in the halls and classrooms now (see page 21 of student handbook). We may also see an increase in symptoms of caffeine withdrawal. For the students this may be hard for them to handle as symptoms can last up to a week or longer. Please review the signs and symptoms of caffeine withdrawal and how we can help them.

Now is the time to order your Jostens Yearbook for the 2026-2027 school year! Order before September 18, 2026 to get the best price. Yearbooks are $32. After September 18 the price increases to $38.

To order the yearbook, go to www.jostens.com. Enter PJJacobs into the search bar or use code 1116231 to find PJ's and order your yearbook or use the QR code above. If you have any questions about ordering, please contact Mrs. Cronce at tcronce@pointschools.net

September 23: Picture Day - 7:40 AM - 2:55 PM - Library during Science Class

September 24: Picture Day - 7:40 AM - 2:55 PM - Library during Science Class

September 25: Professional Development Day - No School

Website: https://pjjacobs.pointschools.net/
Location: 2400 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: 715-345-5422
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PJJacobsJuniorHigh

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Hmong Contact

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Spanish Contact

Si necesita ayuda traduciendo información que se encuentra en el correo electrónico, por favor, contacte a Soleyl Delgado al correo sdelgado@pointschools.net o llame al 715-498-1976.