This week, on the morning announcements, I shared with the student body my disappointment and frustration about the fight from the week before. I let them know that I have requested several students not return. It is unfortunate that a few students have also painted a negative perception for our community. However, I reminded students that I love JMB, I love them, and I know that those students involved last week do not represent ALL of the students at JMB. I also explained that attending school at JMB means "Sailing the Clipper Way." Anyone who distracts from that will receive consequences or potentially be removed from the school. We will not tolerate behavior that creates safety concerns or is violent. I consider fighting an act of violence. I reminded students that if they have a conflict, we have social workers and counselors who can help navigate conflict with other students. If you, as a parent, know your student is struggling, please reach out. I have included the names and emails of our counselors, admin, and social workers.

Just a few reminders as we come to the end of the first term, which is around the corner. November 7th is the official end of term 1 / quarter 1.

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 must have a 2.0 at the end of term 1.

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. Link to Form: https://forms.gle/8ydwgC7cSPxBYNww9

Parents and guardians of seniors. To stay current, check out the Senior section in the newsletter specifically for Seniors.

Principal Savage

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

Please let us know if you see something on Instagram that may impact the school. Please also report the post. The best way to get inappropriate content removed is to report the post or account.

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:

1. If the student opted in to BigFuture School by providing a cell phone number, they can access scores through the mobile app.
2. Access scores online through student College Board account.

If you have moved, please submit documentation (copy of lease and utility bill) so we can update your addresses. We are getting a lot of returned mail.

Link to Form: https://forms.gle/8ydwgC7cSPxBYNww9

If a student has 5 or more unexcused absences they will need to make up those absences. If they do not make up those absences, their grades will be noted as E's on their report card.

Parents can write 5 notes to excuse a total of 5 days for the entire school year.

Field Trip. PHS Planetarium (Ms. K) 11:15am-2:10pm

Step Up 3-4:30pm

Drama Club (AUD) 3pm

Scientific Research Club (G108) 3-4pm

Boys V. Soccer vs. Stephen Decatur (Home) 4pm

Boys JV. Soccer vs. Stephen Decatur (Home) 5:30pm

JV. Field Hockey vs. @Stephen Decatur (Away) 4pm, Dismissal 2:15pm

V. Field Hockey vs. @Stephen Decatur (Away) 5:30pm, Dismissal 2:15pm

Band practice (A146) 6-8:30pm

Math League (E122) FLEX/3rd Period

Dickinson College Rep 1pm *sign up in guidance

Step Up 3-4:30pm

STEMinist Club (G108) 3pm

GSA (A109) 3-4pm

Make Up Sports Picture Day

JV. Volleyball vs. WiHi (Home) 4pm

V. Volleyball vs. WiHi (Home) 5pm

Girls JV. Soccer vs. @Kent Island (Away) 4pm, Dismissal 1:15pm

Girls V. Soccer vs. @Kenty Island (Away) 5:45pm, Dismissal 1:15pm

Band practice (A146) 6-8:30pm

Unity Day (wear orange)
LEO Club Meeting 7-7:30am

University of MD Math Competition (Media Center) 12:30-2:45pm

Step Up 3-4:30pm

Earth Club (G121) 3-4:30pm

Garden Club (G121) 3-4:30pm

JMB Drama Club (AUD) 3-5pm

Boys V. Soccer vs. Parkside (Home) 5pm (Wico Stadium)

Girls V. Soccer vs. Parkside (Home) 6:30pm (Wico Stadium)

Boys JV. Soccer vs. @Parkside (Away) 3pm, Dismissal 2pm

V. Field Hockey vs. @Parkside (Away) 4pm, Dismissal 2:15pm

Cross Country, Salisbury City Park, 4pm, Dismissal 2:15pm

JV. Football vs. @Easton (Away) 5pm, Dismissal 2:15pm

JV. Field Hockey vs. @Parkside (Away) 5:30pm, Dismissal 2:15pm

Band practice (A146) 6-8:30pm

Free Casual Day (Pink Out Day) Breast Cancer Awareness

****Early Dismissal at 11:45am****

JV. Volleyball vs. @Pocomoke (Away) 4pm, Dismissal 2:15pm

V. Volleyball vs. @Pocomoke (Away) 5pm, Dismissal 2:15pm

Band practice (A146) 6-8:30pm

Band Booster (A146) 7-8pm

****School Closed****

V. Football vs. Easton (Home) 6pm (Wico Stadium)

The Sang Ho Baek Memorial 5K Walk and Run - 9am Check in/10am Start.

Registration is open until Check in time. All are welcome!

Band Competition – Delmarvacade 6:15 pm Performance (County Stadium) (10/22 Sunday Rain Date)

October 25th - Food Pantry pick up 12-1:30pm

October 30th - SGA sponsored Blood Drive

November 3rd - Make up Picture Day (Wrestling Room) 8am-12pm

November 7th - End of Term 1 - Early Dismissal for Students

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!

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 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.

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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Email: jmb@wcboe.org
Website: http://jmb.wcboe.org
Location: 300 East College Avenue, Salisbury, MD, USA
Phone: 410-677-5141
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