Jasper Middle School

Monday, Nov. 10

Everyday Selects - Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Crispy Chicken, Spicy Chicken, Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Fast Takes - Blazing Chicken Wrap or Turkey Bacon Club Wrap or Parfait

Global Flavors - Mexican Tinga Chicken or Taco Filling, Cliantro Rice or Tortilla Chips, Mex Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Tuesday, Nov. 11

Veteran's Day - Program at 9AM; Veterans and their familes are welcome to attend

Everyday Selects - Cheese, Pepperoni or Buffalo Chicken Pizzas or Pasta

Fast Takes - Crispy Chicken Salad or Italian Sub or Parfait

Global Flavors - Korean BBQ or Teryiaki Chicken, Yakisoba Noodles or Steamed Rice, Spicy ASian Veggie Blend

Wednesday, Nov. 12

Everyday Selects - Made to Order Nachos

Fast Takes - Blazing Chicken Wrap or Turkey Bacon Club Wrap or Parfait

Global Flavors - Chicken Mashed Potato Bowl, Corn

Thursday, Nov. 13

Everyday Selects - Cheese, Pepperoni or Meatlover's Pizzas or Stuffed Breadsticks

Fast Takes - Crispy Chicken Salad or Italian Sub or Parfait

Global Flavors - Penne Pasta or Spaghetti Noodles, Alfredo or Spaghetti Sauce, Chicken or Meatballs, Parm Green Beans

Friday, Nov. 14

Everyday Selects - Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Fish Sandwich

Fast Takes - Variety of Boxes, Salads, Subs & Wraps

Global Flavors - Pulled Pork or Chicken Fajita, Flatbread, Roasted Broccoli

**A self-serve salad bar is now offered daily**

Upcoming Important Dates

Nov. 11, 2025 Frozen Food DC Trip Fundraiser orders due

Nov. 18, 2025 - Wreath and Greenery Pickup for DC Trip fundraiser

Nov. 26-28, 2025 Thanksgiving Break - No School

Dec. 23, 2025 End of 2nd Quarter

Jan. 5, 2026 School Resumes

Jan. 19, 2026 MLK Day - Snow Make-up Day

Feb. 4, 2026 Professional Development Day - No School

Feb. 16, 2026 President's Day - Snow Make-up Day

Mar. 6, 2026 End of 3rd Quarter

Mar. 23-27, 2026 Spring Break - No School

Apr. 3, 2026 Good Friday - No School

Apr. 6, 2026 Snow Make-up Day - No School

May 20, 2026 JMS Achievement Night (Tentative)

May 21, 2026 End of 4th Quarter

May 22, 2026 JHS Commencement

Important 8th Grade DC Trip Information

Here are a few items to note in regards to the DC Trip:

1. It is not too late to sign up!

2. Final payment is due February 25.

3. We kicked off our last fundraiser this week. It has typically been an easy fundraiser for students. Orders are due Nov. 11. If your child did not get a packet, we have extras in the office.

4. If your child participated in the Wreath and greenery Fundraiser, those items will need to be picked up from JMS on Nov. 18 from Door 22 (southwest corner; music wing)

5. If you have already paid for the trip in full, you can still participate in the current fundraiser and you will be reimbursed the profits.

6. If you raise over the cost of the trip, exceeding profits will be put in the 8th Grade DC Trip account to be used to support other students.

7. If you prefer your profits go to another student that needs financial assistance or if you have any donors that want to give directly to a student's trip, reach out to Mr. Hubster

Be on the Lookout for this Paper

With the new ILEARN Checkpoint testing, the Indiana DOE has created a Parent Portal to give you access to your child's proficiency levels on the Checkpoints. Your child was given a yellow piece of paper this week with instructions on how to access this information. Please note that the access code will be on the back of this instruction guide.

JMS Book Fair

We need Scholastic Book Fair volunteers! Please consider signing up for available spots between 12/1 & 12/5 Thanks!

JMS Scholastic Book Fair Volunteer Signup

Scholastic Book Fair is taking place December 1-5 and will be open from 8:20-2:50 each day. All students will have the opportunity to visit during their ELA class that week. The book fair is a huge fundraiser for our school library, and we appreciate your support! Students can purchase by cash, check (made payable to JMS), credit card, or eWallet (instructions in the link). Please use this link to preview, shop, and/or set up your eWallet!

2025 Scholastic Book Fair

Feeding School Families

Sodexo Cafeteria Survey

Presidential AI Challenge

This is an opportunity for students and educators to gain national recognition and win significant prizes:

Student Eligibility: Teams consist of 1–4 middle school students (Grades 6-8 or 9-12) and one required Supervising Adult (teacher, parent, or community member).
Teacher Participation: Teachers can participate in two ways:
1. As the Supervising Adult for a student team (perhaps during homeroom or an after-school club).
2. On their own in the Educator Track (Track III) to develop a unique AI concept or tool for classroom transformation.
National Prestige: Regional Champions are considered for an invitation to Washington, DC, for a three-day event, including a White House showcase.
Substantial Prizes: National Champions in the Middle School Youth Category win $10,000 per team member. Educator Track Champions also receive a $10,000 award.
Skill Development: Students learn about the responsible use of AI tools and how to apply them to solve community challenges.

Key Dates

Registration: Open Now
Project Submission Deadline: January 20, 2026 (11:59 pm local time).

Students can choose 1 of 2 "Tracks" to participate in. Teachers can participate in Track III

Track I (Proposal) • Teams create an in-depth proposal for how AI technologies could be applied to address a community problem or challenge. This proposal must address an observed challenge in the student’s community, detail the mechanisms for applying AI technologies, and elaborate on how AI technologies could help address that challenge.

Track II (Technical/implementation) • Teams build a solution with AI technologies that can help address a community challenge. Solutions could take many forms, such as phone apps, websites, or processes, with supporting materials showing how people would leverage the technologies and how AI technologies are helpful in addressing that challenge.

Educator(Track III): Either a) teach an AI concept to their students in a new, unique way, or b) create a tool based on AI technologies to manage some aspect of their classrooms (teaching, communication, efficiency) that could not be completed without AI-based tools. • Think about how the project could be replicated in other classrooms or educational environments, perhaps even on a national scale – this is not a requirement, but this is a chance to impact more than just your classroom.

Here is the link with full details, official rules, and registration:

AI Challenge Website

Sample Projects

From the City of Jasper

The City of Jasper is updating it long range Comprehensive Plan and we need your help. Please take a few moments to fill out the survey below and share with your family and friends. You input will help guide the future of Jasper!
English: https://www.research.net/r/JasperCPCommunitySurvey
Spanish: https://www.research.net/r/EncuestaComunitariaDelPlanIntegralDeJasper

From the Dubois County Council

Subject Line: Help Shape the Future of Dubois County – Take Our 10-Minute Survey!

Your Voice Matters – Share Your Vision for Dubois County

Body:

Dubois County is creating a Comprehensive Plan – a long-term roadmap to guide growth, development, and public investment for the next 8 to 10 years.

We need YOUR input to help shape this vision.

Please take 8–10 minutes to complete a short, anonymous survey and share your thoughts on:

What you love about Dubois County
What needs improvement
What should be prioritized in the future

Your feedback will directly influence how we plan for:
Land Use & Zoning
Economic Development
Housing
Transportation
Public Services & Facilities
Natural & Cultural Resources

The plan will include strategies to create high-priority actions the County can implement quickly to create lasting impact. Your voice will help us set those priorities.

Take the Survey Now:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DuboisCountyComprehensivePlan

Thank you for helping build a better future for all of Dubois County!

Junior Achievement Volunteers are Needed

JA provides important lessons to JMS students every year. This cannot be done without volunteers from the community stepping up and delivering the JA curriculum. We are currently seeking volunteers to fill these roles. Check out the Sign Up Genius link at the bottom for openings. There are 6 sessions for each spot.

6th grade:

Mr. Moser (needs 6 volunteers)

Period 2 8:55-9:40, Period 3 9:45-10:30, Period 4 11:10-11:55, Period 5 12:00-12:45, Period 6 12:50-1:35, Period 7 1:40-2:25

Ms. Leinenbach (needs 3 volunteers)

Period 2 8:55-9:40, Period 3 9:45-10:30, Period 4 11:10-11:55

8th Grade:

Mrs. Gaither (needs 2 volunteers)

Monday/Friday section (Period 3: 9:45-10:30) and Tuesday/Thursday section (Period 4: 10:35-11:20)

Mr. Routson (needs 4 volunteers)

3rd period (Monday/Friday), 4th period (Monday/Friday), 3rd period (Monday/Friday), 4th period (Monday/Friday)

Mr. Schipp (needs 2 volunteers)

3rd period (Monday/Friday), 4th period (Monday/Friday)

Sign-up genius: Junior Achievement Spring '26

Students of the Week

Each week, staff members nominate students that have excelled that particular week in a variety of ways. The students may have had success or great improvements in their academics. They may have shown great character in a situation. Their behavior may have set a positive example for their peers. Whatever the case, staff members noticed and thought the student was worthy of being recognized. All nominees are recognized on Monday during the lunches and the winners, as voted upon by their grade level staff, are announced. The winners from last week were:

6th Grade - Tessa Foley and Zane Bawel

7th Grade - Brooklyn Agler and Mason Wilz

8th Grade - Karagen Sutton and Carter Gunn

Study Tables @ JMS