From the Helm
Keeping the Crew up to Date! Volume 2 Issue 10- 10/29/23
Greetings Clipper Nation!
There is a lot happening this week as many of our sports are continuing in play off action, our band and color guard will head to states, drama will be putting on their fall production and much much more. Please check out the full message and Facebook to stay up to date on all the JMB happenings.
Just a few reminders as we come to the end of the first term, which ends on November 7th.
Please encourage your student to stay focused on completing work to ensure quality grades at the end of the term. Anyone who plans to participate in a winter sport or RRR must have a 2.0 at the end of term.
If students miss 5 or more unexcused days, their grades will turn to E's until they earn them back through attendance recovery. Attendance recovery will take place after school through the Step Up program.
Any student staying planning to stay after school for clubs or tutoring Monday through Thursday need to sign up for step up.
Parents and guardians of seniors. To stay current, check out the Senior section in the newsletter specifically for Seniors.
Principal Savage
Link to Form: https://forms.gle/8ydwgC7cSPxBYNww9
Social Media Posts
PSATs
If your student participated in the PSAT on October 11th, scores will be available on November 6th. Students will be able to access scores through the following methods:
- If the student opted in to BigFuture School by providing a cell phone number, they can access scores through the mobile app.
- Access scores online through student College Board account.
Addresses
Attendance Matters
Absences
Nominate A Teacher Who Makes A Difference
Weekly Bulletin
Monday, October 30th
Stevenson University College Visit 11:30am *sign up in SchooLinks
Step Up 3-4:30pm** more info below
eSports Club (F109) 3-5pm
Drama Club (AUD) 3pm
Scientific Research Club (G108) 3-4pm
Band practice (A146) 6-8:30pm
Tuesday, October 31st
Blood Drive (Wrestling Room)
Step Up 3-4:30pm** more info below
Mock Trial (G220) 3-4:30pm
Performance Team (E222) 3-4:30pm
STEMinist Club (G108) 3pm
Black Excellence Culture Club (Media) 3-4pm
GSA (A109) 3-4pm
Boys Basketball Interest Meeting (CLGA) 3-3:30pm
Band practice (A146) 6-8:30pm
Wednesday, November 1st
LEO Board Meeting (Media) 6:50-7:35am
Anchors Fall Meeting (CLGA) 10:30-11:30am
Step Up 3-4:30pm** More Info below
Garden Club (G121) 2:45-4:30pm
eSports Club (G121) 3-5pm
Drama Club (AUD) 3pm
Art Club (A120) 3-4:30pm
Band practice (A146) 6-8:30pm
Thursday, November 2nd
Step Up 3-4:30pm** More Info Below
ACE Mentor (A141) 3-5pm
Science Olympiad (G121) 2:45-4:30pm
Drama Club (AUD) 3pm-5pm
Art Club (A120) 3-4:30pm
Performance Team (E222) 3-4:30pm
Model UN (G108) 3-4:15pm
Multicultural Club (G113) 3-4pm
Cross Country 3A East Regionals (Chesapeake HS)
Band practice (A146) 6-8:30pm
Friday, November 3rd
Make Up Picture (Wrestling Room) 8am - 12pm
University of Delaware College rep visit 1pm *sign up in SchooLinks
Band Field Trip (Prince Street ES) 1-2:30pm
Earth Club (G121) 2:45–4:30pm
Mock Trial (G220) 3-4:30pm
D&D Club (Media Center) 3-5pm
Drama Fall Performance (AUD) 5-9pm *See below for ticket info
Saturday, November 4th
Band Competition States – Towson
Drama Fall Performance (AUD) 5-9pm *See below for ticket info
Sunday, November 5th
Drama Fall Performance (AUD) 2-4pm *See below for ticket info
Harlem Wizards Hosted by the Salisbury Sunrise Rotary Club (GYM) 3-5pm *purchase tickets at Salisbury, MD (pretix.eu)
Upcoming Dates to Remember
November 7th - End of Term 1 - Early Dismissal for Students
November 14th - Report Cards Posted (Paper Copies Distributed on 11/15)
November 16th - PTSA 4:00-6:00
Upcoming Events & Activities
Blood Drive - October 31st
The Fall blood drive will be held at JMB on Tuesday October 31st in the Wrestling Room from 8:00am – 1:15pm. We are looking for 65 students at JMB who are 16 years or older and want to make a difference in their community. Your donation can save up to 3 lives. Donors must be age 16, weight 110lbs, and be in good general health. Donors who are 16 must complete a parent permission form and turn it in to Mr. Davis in F110 by Friday November 27th. Permission form can be printed or paper copies are available in the main office or in F110. Donors aged 17 and over do not require parent permission. Question contact Mr. Davis (bedavis@wcboe.org).
If you have any questions about eligibility to donate blood, please call the Blood Bank of Delmarva at 1-888 8-BLOOD-8 (1-888-825-6638)
Guidance & Administration Partners
9th grade
Kathy Klaverweiden & Sarah Harmon
kklaverw@wcboe.org & seharmon@wcboe.org
10th –12th grade (A-D)
Krista Baker & Greg Lasinski
krbrown@wcboe.org & glasinski@wcboe.org
10th-12th grade (E-J)
Brader Dashiell & Alison Dunn
bdashiell@wcboe.org & adunn@wcboe.org
10th-12th grade (K-Q)
Jesse Serig & Matt Jones
jserig@wcboe.org & majones@wcboe.org
10th-12th grade (R-Z )
Lydia Rosa & Ron Greene
lrosa@wcboe.org & rgreene@wcboe.org
Social Workers
9th-12th grade (A-M)
Ty Mosley tmosley@wcboe.org
9th-12th grade (N-Z)
Tabitha Horseman thorseman@wcboe.org
Seniors (Class of 2024)
Senior Shirt Designs Wanted
College Essay Support for Seniors:
We have good news for seniors who are working on their college essays! Mrs. Taylor and Ms. Cahall are ready to review your college essays and provide feedback starting on Monday, October 2 – Sunday, December 31.
Here’s how it works:
You will need to email either Mrs. Taylor or Ms. Cahall (both are JMB English teachers) letting them know you would like them to review your essay. They will add you in on the assignment on Google Classroom where all communication about your essay will occur. At that point, you will upload your essay, the writing prompt or question that you are responding to along with any questions or comments about the essay you have sent.
Contact information for Participating JMB Teachers:
Mrs. Chelsea Taylor: chtaylor@wcboe.org
Ms. Jennifer Cahall: jcahall@wcboe.org
Of course, if there is another teacher you would like to review your essays you are welcome to contact them, but Mrs. Taylor and Ms. Cahall are the teachers that are part of this project. They are looking forward to reading your essays and supporting you through this process!
Jostens
Cap & gown only orders may be placed with no deposit. For all other graduation orders, a $75 deposit is required and for class ring orders a $100 deposit is required.
- Information packets with complete ordering instructions may be picked up in the school office and the guidance office.
- Orders can also be placed online at Jostens.com
Formal Senior Pictures
Formal Senior Pictures for the yearbook are due by October 31st. Please direct all questions to the yearbook advisor, Mrs. Sebach at dsebach@wcboe.org
- If you have your formal done through prestige they will submit the pictures directly to us. You will want to contact them to choose the one you want for the yearbook. It's not too late to make an appointment with them Prestige Portraits
- If you are using a private photographer please be sure to submit a digital copy to Mrs. Sebach by October 31st.
Seal of Biliteracy medals, state championship medals, Skills USA and military recognition are not be permitted for recognition in the graduation ceremony.
How to Stay in the Know?
The best way to stay in the know is to make sure we have accurate information on file. Please look over all the information on the Student Personal Data and Enrollment Information Form as this is the information we currently have on file for you. Make any corrections to the form in blue. If you need additional space for emergency contact use a separate sheet of paper. Sign the back of the form and return it to the school. If you prefer to fill out a new form you can find a copy on our website.
Other ways to stay connected:
Website: http://jmb.wcboe.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wcboejmb/
Guidance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JMBGuidance/
JMB Sports Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/wcboejmbsports/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wjmbnews
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wcboejmb/
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James M. Bennett High School
Email: jmb@wcboe.org
Website: http://jmb.wcboe.org
Location: 300 East College Avenue, Salisbury, MD, USA
Phone: 410-677-5141
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wcboejmb/
