Jonathan Alder Junior High

JAJHS Families,

The cooler fall weather has arrived!

It’s hard to believe that we’ve arrived at the end of the 1st quarter. It has been such a great start to the school year as our students have transitioned into a year of getting #BetterEveryDay! Through our fall athletics, our music program, and classroom academics, I’m so proud of the ways our students continue to grow and shine!

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

Sincerely,

Mr. Malany

Principal

JAJHS Families,

Winter sports are coming!

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. For boys' basketball information, click HERE. For girls' basketball information, click HERE. Wrestling information is coming at the end of this month, so please stay tuned.

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

Click Here For Athletic Page

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.

October 19th - End of Q1

October 20th - Fall Break - No School

October 25th - Picture Retake Day

October 27th - Pumpkin Drop

November 2nd & November 6th - Parent Teacher Conferences

Mrs. Lostumbo's 8th grade algebra classes will be doing a pumpkin lab next week. If you are able to donate small pumpkins or sharpies (for decorating), that would be very much appreciated! Please sign up at the following link: Lostumbo's Algebra Pumpkin Lab.

Mr. Mayes' 7th & 8th grade choir students have voted on the following themes for donations to be auctioned off at the silent auction fundraiser at JAMfest on October 28th. If you are able to contribute, please have all donations at the JAJHS by next Thursday, October 19th:

8TH GRADE

Christmas: Decorations, Gift Cards, Ornaments, Books, “Elf on a Shelf”, Christmas Tree, Lights, Candles, Wrapping Paper (NEW)

Alder: Apparel, Main Street Treasures Gift Card

Dad: Football items, OSU Items, Alder Apparel, Golf Balls, Fishing gear, Baseball hats, Grilling equipment, Tools, Gift Card to Lowe’s, etc.

Disney: Hocus Pocus stuff, Haunted Mansion stuff, Disney Parks, Disney Characters, Disney Gift Cards, Old Disney movies (good condition)

7TH GRADE

Date Night: Restaurant gift card, Movie theater gift card, Wine glasses, Blanket, Candle, Couple games, Rose petals

Mom: Candles, Clothing gift cards, Mugs, Decor, Gloves, Essential oils, Perfume, Coffee, Shopping bag/beach bag

Grandparents: Gift card to Kroger or other grocery store or pharmacy, Mug, Coffee, Tea, Picture frame, Old figurines/antiques

We expect purchased school pictures to be delivered during the week of October 16th.

For those who were absent on the first picture day or for those who purchased a package and are not happy with their pictures, we have scheduled retakes for Wednesday, October 25th. If anyone needs a retake they MUST return their entire UNCUT picture package.

Orders can no longer be placed from the initial picture date - until the picture packages come in. If you didn’t order you will still receive an envelope with a proof of your student's picture. There is a direct ordering link and you will be provided with a password to view your student's picture and place an order.

We are excited to continue the longstanding JAJHS tradition of enjoying Halloween costumes on Friday, October 27th. Please remind your student to help us keep this tradition positive with the following reminders:

• Costumes should be tasteful and appropriate for school.

• Absolutely no weapons or lookalike objects will be allowed.

• Costumes should not include full face masks - we want to see the smiles!

We are hosting our THIRD annual Pumpkin Drop planned tentatively for Friday, October 27th. Students will be decorating pumpkins during advisory to promote unity and teamwork. A panel of judges will select 10 pumpkins to drop via an AEP truck in front of the entire school!

We are in need of donated pumpkins and gently used paint supplies. If you are able to help with these donations, it would be greatly appreciated! Please send all supplies by Monday, October 16th.

A FEW MORE DONATIONS ARE NEEDED: the link to sign up to donate is HERE.

JAMfest will be Saturday, October 28th, starting at 5:00 P.M. You can bring a carved pumpkin to enter into a contest, check out all the silent auction baskets and items, watch our talented performers, and enjoy food from our food trucks. It’s going to be a great event this year!!

This year at the Jr. High, we are offering two types of Parent/Teacher Conferences:

1) Team conferences on Thursday, Nov 2, from 3:00 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. where your child's whole team of teachers request a conference to meet with you at the same time. This day is reserved for teacher-requested conferences only. We will contact you to set up a team conference if that is what is needed at this time.

2) Individual conferences on Monday, Nov 6, from 3:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M., where you choose time slots for the teachers you would like to meet with. If you'd like to schedule an individual conference, please see the Sign-Up Genius that will be coming out soon. You must sign up for each teacher you would like to see individually- only the teacher you sign up for will be in attendance. Please select teachers for their own time slot. For example, (Woolley: 3:00, Garner: 3:15, Heinig: 3:30) Please do not sign up for this option if we are requesting a team conference with you. Please use this option only if YOU are choosing to meet with individual teachers.

We look forward to teaming with you to build success for each student!

This year, the Junior High would like to recognize the service of JAJHS family members by creating a “Wall of Honor” as a part of our November Veterans Day activities. If a member of your family is a veteran or in active service and you would like them to be recognized on this day, please complete this Google Form. If you would like to submit a photo of your family member(s) please email it to Megan Brar at brarme@japioneers.org. We are excited and honored to pay our respects to those who serve or have served our country!

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.

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