Jonathan Alder Junior High

JAJHS Families,

I hope you and your family are enjoying some cooler weather and even some needed rain!

Earlier this week, the JAJHS took full advantage of the professional development day to spend time looking at our students’ data, trends, strengths, and needs. We participated in a number of growth opportunities to help us be #BetterEveryDay! We appreciate the opportunity to learn and grow on days like this.

Please be sure to read the newsletter below for important reminders and activities around our school.

Sincerely,

Mr. Malany

Principal

JAJHS Families,

Our fall sports teams are in the home stretch of their seasons and have experienced some great success this year! We are excited to wrap up an outstanding fall season and set our sights on kicking off our winter sports.

We are planning on giving out information on winter sports next week to our students. This information will also be posted to our athletic website. If your son/daughter is planning on trying out for basketball or joining the wrestling team, please make sure you have an up-to-date sports physical on Final Forms.

Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks and go Pioneers!!

Click Here For Athletic Page

Sleep is one of the most important factors for a healthy life. Poor sleep hygiene can have a substantial negative impact on necessary tissue/muscle repair, immune system functioning, memory and concentration, emotional regulation and mood, academic performance, and even athletic performance.

Teens need at least 8-10 hours of sleep per night to function well and meet the demands of daily life. Check out the graphic below for more information and tips about sleep!

We are nearing the end of the 1st quarter. Please remember to continue to stay connected via Canvas. Please continue to check your child’s grades and progress through their classes.

As a reminder, 1st Quarter ends on Thursday, October 19th and printed report cards will be sent home with students on Friday, October 27th.

Our next PTO meeting is this Monday, October 2nd, at 6:00 PM in the JAJHS Library.

Student council representatives will be announced next Tuesday, October 3rd. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, October 4th during lunch for 7th grade or intervention for 8th.

Mrs. Garner would like to thank all of her parents for the donations of candy corn for our percent error lab this week!

JAMfest will be October 28th at the Jonathan Alder High School. In addition to our amazing performers, there will be a silent auction, food trucks, pumpkin carving contest and much more! The festival starts at 5:00 P.M. and performances start at 7:00 P.M.. You won’t want to miss it!

We have just ONE MORE football game to open concessions. There are spots available at the concession stand for October 13th. Check out the SIGN UP and find your place for fun! You will get free admission to the football game!

If you were unable to attend the 8th grade Washington D.C. meeting earlier this week, all information is being housed inside Canvas. Once you are logged into Canvas, please find the Washington D.C. 8th Grade 23-24 course. All documents are linked on the course home page. Students are also able to request hard copies of all forms from Mrs. Kaumeyer.

See graphic below for information on the ESL classes being offered by D.N.A. in Plain City. Click HERE for the pre-registration form.

Click here to view the JALSD Technology Guides, including instructions for accessing Canvas. As a reminder, the Canvas platform is how families can stay connected to students’ grades, progress, and activities in classes.

• Free and Reduced Lunch applications are completed through Final Forms. Please be sure to update your family’s information each year to qualify for these programs. If you have any questions about this process, please contact our Food Service Director, Mrs. Rings, at: ringsre@japioneers.org

• Regular breakfast costs $1.50 and regular lunch costs $3.25. Money can be added directly to students’ accounts through the Food Service website. Students can also take cash or checks to the cafeteria each morning at the start of the day.

• Daily lunch options include a hot lunch, a large salad (Tuesday through Friday), or a “Grab and Go” sandwich option. Menus are available each month on the Food Service website.

Please be sure to complete all of your back-to-school forms on Final Forms. Student fees are $30 per student and can be paid in the school office.

Reminder to all Parents/Guardians of 7th graders:

Please turn in Immunization records showing your 7th grader received the required TDAP and Meningitis Vaccines or an Exemption Form, if necessary. You can Fax the records to the junior high office at 614-873-0845 or email them to cazareje@japioneers.org.

Sometimes parents ask that school personnel administer medication to their child during the school day. When this is necessary, we require written permission and instructions from the parent and in some instances from the doctor. The required form must be completed and turned in to the junior high office with the medication to be administered.

If you haven't done so already, please take a moment to watch this helpful VIDEO on how to pair with your student and set up notifications on Canvas!

Email: cazareje@japioneers.org
Website: http://www.alder.k12.oh.us/
Location: Jonathan Alder Junior High School, Killbury-Huber Road, Plain City, OH, USA
Phone: 614-873-4635
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Twitter: @AlderJHS