Good Afternoon!

While the month of February is the shortest month of the year it is a month filled with opportunities four our school community learn, grow and take action.

This month we will be recognizing Black History Month. February was chosen as Black History month to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Over the course of the month, we will be sharing and celebrating the achievements of African Americans and their important contributions to our history. In addition, our Black Students United (BSU) have organized activities for students to participate and learn. We are also looking forward to a live cultural celebration event that will be held during lunch on Thursday, Feb. 16 that will focus on the celebration of Black Culture.

Also this month we will participate in "28 Days of Kindness" Campaign. February can be a difficult month for many and the opportunity to offer or receive an act of kindness can be impactful on us. I encourage you to do one random act each day. It will make your heart happy. If you want to learn more about why kindness matters I have shared some resources below.

You are all an important part of our Jerome community. Taking opportunities the time to learn, connect and celebrate with each other is so important to help us Always be Be Growing and be Better Together.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Better Together,

Mike

February has always been a month that needs some special attention. It is a difficult month for many also believe February is a month of opportunity. To that end February will be "Choose Kindness Month" for Jerome. There will be a number of opportunties for students and staff to "Choose Kindness".

I am a big fan of Steve Hartman. He does a segment on CBS called "On the Road". I watch them often but try to limit sharing because it would be every week. The stories he shares always give me hope about people.

At the end of December, he had a 1-hour special called "The Gift: Kindness Goes Viral".

I would highly recommend taking the time to watch. I would also give him a follow on Twitter: @SteveHartmanCBS

Also this week The Today Show showcased a research study by The Ohio State University that was published in The Journal of Positive Psychology (full document). The overall conclusion demonstrated that performing acts of kindness promotes social connection. Instead of the study you can watch the 3 minute video here.

During the month of February I am asking our Jerome community to commit to 28 Days of Kindness, including our "You Are Loved Week" on Feb. 13-16 (National Random Acts of Kindness Week is Feb. 14-20). I will share more details in the coming weeks but I am encouraging our community to come together for each other!

Each Month our Jerome staff recognizes their peers for the work that they do each day. Congrats to Emma Morrison who was nominated by math teacher Kenny Schuster!

30 % of any purchase during Feb. 6-10 will be donated to the Jerome PTO! Click the image for more details!

Three of our Jerome students came to our staff meeting this week to recognize and thank 3 of our staff members to kick off 28 Days of Kindness Campaign. Mr. P, Mrs. Thompson, and Mr. Uebler were thanked!

• New support beams has been secured between the new and old buildings. This will allow the opportunity to connect the buildings together.

• Window frames on C-wing addition have been installed. The glass will be installed on site.
• Exterior brick work is continuing on the A-Side Addition.
• In the coming weeks temporary walls will be installed in A and C to remove large window walls to open corridor connectors.

Dear Senior Parents:

Your senior is graduating soon. Please consider purchasing a senior ad to celebrate your pride and their accomplishments. It's a great way to give a personalized message for your senior in the yearbook and/or show pictures of your senior throughout the years. Purchase a senior ad today and don't miss out on this great opportunity for your senior.

Sincerely, The Yearbook Staff

Pricing and size of ad can is shown in the image here.

To purchase click here: purchase senior ad-this will take you to the purchasing website.

Just follow the prompts provided.

Any questions, please email Mrs. Carrie McJunkin mcjunkin_carrie@dublinschools.net

Do you know a graduating senior looking for a plan post graduation?

• Working to save money, or taking a few classes at CSCC, or maybe just not finding the right opportunity. We are here to help!
• Bright Futures career jumpstart event to offer, starting at the end of this month! This is a free hiring event series, with personalized support, during 3 school days (with an evening option for interested families).
• It is also open to any DCS alumni! We have over 15 (and counting) carefully vetted local companies with "good jobs" that have committed to hiring and we can take up to 140 more students to participate.

Here are some resources:

1. List of Career Opportunities (more being confirmed)
2. Student Registration Form
   
3. Flier (linked)

• Tickets will go on sale Feb. 17.
• Guests are permitted but will need to complete a Guest Dance Form that will need submitted prior to the dance and requires guest school administrator signature.

Please use the Sign-up Genius below for details.

Beginning in 2016 school districts in Ohio were required to select and administer a college entrance exam during the school day for the junior class at no charge to the student. The state’s decision to add this assessment opportunity aims to support students in meeting graduation requirements and planning for their futures. It is Ohio law that the District administers a college entrance exam free of charge.

Dublin City Schools will be giving 11th grade students the SAT this school year on Thursday, March 2, 2023. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your school counselor or Mrs. Hampton.

More details will be shared in the coming weeks.

The ASVAB, the most widely used multiple aptitude test, assesses a student's ability to learn new skills and is a predictor of success in training and education programs. It includes an interest inventory and other activities and resources designed to help students explore the world of work and gain confidence in making career decisions.

We have the opportunity to conduct the ASVAB testing for all interested 10th, 11th and 12th graders at Jerome High School in late February, early March. ( Date TBD) Call Mrs. Vaccari in Guidance for more information and how to sign up at 614.718.8275.

Learn more at the link below!

On Tuesday, February 7th, at 6:30pm, the Track Coaches and Booster Representatives will be hosting a parent and athlete information night regarding our 2023 outdoor season. This meeting will be in person and held in the CPA. More details will follow as we near the date.

Please note that all athletes and parents should plan to attend this meeting, unless there is a conflict with another school event. We will discuss important information and updates regarding this outdoor season. Please see Coach Beatty in C106 with any questions. We look forward to seeing you then!

The Writing for Publications class will have a short story competition where the winner will publish their work in the yearbook. It will respond to the prompt ¨Beneath The Surface¨ which, depending on personal preference, can be taken figuratively or literally. The word limit is 750-1000 words, it can be any genre, and we will accept entries until March 1st.

Students can submit their work through The Anam website:

Link to Anam Website Yearbook Description and Submission

Thank you,

Writing for Publications class

On-line registration for 2023 Dublin PROUD Science Fair is open. Here are the details -

When: Saturday, February 11th, 2023, 8 AM to 12:30 PM

Where: Grizzell Middle School, 8705 Avery Road, Dublin, OH 43017

Who: Students of the Dublin City Schools, Grade 5 to 12

Fee: $ 20.00 per student to be paid at the Registration Desk

How: Register online at PROUD Science Fair 2023 Registration

Last day to register is February 8th, 2023

Please find Attached flyer with event details and registration link.

Students can generate their ISEF forms as they work on their project if needed.

Here is the link - https://apps2.societyforscience.org/wizard/

Email : proudsciencefair@gmail.com

Website: https://sites.google.com/site/proudsciencefair/

Yearbooks are available for purchase NOW through April 15.

There will be NO yearbooks available for purchase AFTER April 15.

The sales window is open to purchase a 2023 yearbook. Log into the Dublin Jerome website: Jerome Website click on student resources and select Purchase yearbook.

***For Seniors we encourage the ship to home option. ***

This allows for the yearbook to be mailed to your home directly from the publishing plant rather than coming to Jerome and having to schedule a pick up. Delivery is an option for any yearbook, but highly recommended for seniors.

This unique awards program sponsored by the Dublin Chamber Civic Foundation and Dublin City Schools honors students and staff of Dublin City Schools for their contributions to the Dublin community.

Click here to nominate a student or staff member for the 2023 Community Champion Awards! Deadline to submit your nominations is February 20, 2023.

1.30.23

ATTENTION SENIORS:

DUBLIN CITY SCHOOLS LOCAL

SCHOLARSHIPS 2023

Local Scholarships are provided by Dublin businesses, families and organizations for Dublin High School Seniors. Scholarship awards vary from $250-$5000. Applications for these scholarships will remain open through SchooLinks until 3:00 pm on March 1st.

For any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Adolph in Guidance at 614.718.8276 or adolph_karen@dublinschools.net.

Please use the links below to access important information for our Senior Class.

• 2022-2023 Senior Event Calendar
• IMPORTANT SENIOR AND GRADUATION INFO 2023
  

We are excited to announce the addition of a sixth school counselor to the Dublin Jerome Guidance team for the 2022-2023 school year!

Please note a change in counselor assignments.

A - Ch: Mrs. Lisa Bauer

Ci - Han: Mrs. Jennifer Rodgers

Hao - Lin: Mr. Tyler Baker

Lip - Pa: Miss Andrea Baylin

Pe - So: Mr. Andy Zweizig

Sp - Z: Mr. Aaron Bauer

Forget the snow, think Spring!! Dublin Spring spirit wear is now open to purchase your gear. These items make great gifts for all those spring games you or someone you know will be attending. Show off your school spirit and support the Jerome PTO.

With the new addition to Dublin Jerome High School, the commemorative brick patio is also getting some additions… your personalized Celtic Brick. The current brick patio was installed in 2014 to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the DJHS as a gift from that year’s senior class. Who knew that less than 10 years later, we would need the current additions to accommodate the incredible growth in our schools? The original patio will be relocated to the front of the school near the new school addition in the summer of 2023. The relocation allows us to add additional bricks to complement the original memorial bricks.

This is your opportunity to purchase a beautiful, engraved brick paver to celebrate and memorialize students, alumni, school team, club, organization, or your favorite teacher in a meaningful and unique way that is forever set in stone.

Fill out the information below to purchase your Celt Brick and then don’t forget to come to see your commemorative brick during the grand opening of the school next fall.

4x8 bricks are $100 and can have up to 4 lines with up to 21 characters per line (Recommended: 3 lines, 18 characters). All proceeds go directly to the PTO to support all students and teachers at Dublin Jerome.

Please join us on social media for the latest up to date information from the PTO

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1819262148247948

Twitter. https://twitter.com/JeromePto

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/djhspto/

NACAC Spring College Fair

The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) is sponsoring a Spring College Fair, Saturday, February 11, 1-4 p.m. at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. This is a fantastic opportunity for students to learn more about hundreds of different colleges in one afternoon. Register at nacacattend.org/fairs

Grant Us Hope Virtual Parent Education Series

February 8, 2023 at 7:00 PM - The Intersection of Social Media and Mental Health

Building a set of beliefs and behaviors with your children that foster respectful interactions, prosocial conflict resolutions, and safe and secure use of technology can improve young people’s mental health. This session outlines how to help young people understand the impact of social media on their emotional health and how to set healthy boundaries. To register: https://site.corsizio.com/c/631a253dcb73c1e3bff37b39

If you would like to have better access. to the Jerome Community community calendar please "subscribe" using the link below to add to your phones and in their calendar app.

SUBSCRIBE HERE

Principal: Mr. Mike Aurin

Assistant Principals:

Mrs. Donita Hampton(Last Names A-E)

Mr. Jerry Obney (Last Names F-Lin)

Ms. Ashley Small (Lip-R)

Dr. Bryan Arnold (Last Names S-Z)

Email: Jerome_info@dublinschools.net
Website: https://www.dublinschools.net/Domain/8
Location: 8300 Hyland-Croy Road, Dublin, OH, USA
Phone: 614-873-7377
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dublinjeromehs/
Twitter: @dublinjeromehs