Jerling Gazette
Jerling Junior High 5-14-23
This week!
Celebrations and Shout outs!
Students of the Month!
- Ximena Z., Ollie P., Mahmoud A., Kevin K., Malak A., Kseniia K., Jack E., Brayden C., Austeja A., Piotr K., Aubrey C., and Kevin C.!
Staff Jaybuck Winners of the week!
We also want to recognize some of our fantastic Jerling staff members! These staff won our PBIS raffle for being nominated by one of their peers!
Mrs. Keith, Mrs. Hollaway and Mrs. Jensen!
Celebrate Mondays!
- Help us continue to celebrate your child by filling out a Celebrate Mondays form to include in our Monday morning announcements. You could also email us directly if you have pictures or anything else you would like to share! dprorok@orland135.org and dhalper@orland135.org
Celebrate Jerling Staff!
- Do you know a staff member that goes Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Everyday? Then nominate them for an ABCDE award so they could be recognized for all their hard work!
Message to our families
Social Work Corner
SEL is helpful to both children and adults, increasing self-awareness, academic achievement, and positive behaviors both in and out of the classroom. Students who are equipped to deal with problems that affect them on a personal level are then better able to navigate the pressures of adult life. This week SEL lessons will be...
All Grades: How to Manage Relationships and Social Conflict
Every week we will be highlighting a social emotional lesson that we are teaching our students. Click here for an overview of the Second Step program.
8th Grade dates and info!
- 8th grade Parents: Please make sure you have a 0 balance in your skyward accounts prior to Great America Trip and Parties. All balances must be paid prior to participating in these end of year events. Click here to check!
Calling all 8th Grade Parents!
The 8th grade party is being held on Thursday, May 25th. We are in need of parent volunteers to help with the night's festivities! Please use the link below to sign up to help for one or multiple shifts! Please reach out to Mrs. Avant or Ms. Niven with any questions. Thank you for all you do!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084CAFAE2FA0F49-jjh8th
- 5/22 and 5/23 Rocket Launch in Science Classes
- 5/24 Reward Day during 7th and 8th period
- 5/25 8th grade party - 6-8PM @ Jerling!
- 5/26 8th grade last day of school
- 6/1 Great America Field trip
- 6/3 Graduation 4PM @ Carl Sandburg High School
- 6/4 Graduation Rain date 4PM @ Carl Sandburg High School. If it rains on this date we will have the graduation inside and have 5 tickets per family. If it is outside there is no limit on tickets.
Jerling PFE
- Join Us for our last Meeting: This Thursday @9AM in the Jerling lunchroom.
- Join Zoom Meeting
- https://orland135.zoom.us/j/86847247129
Meeting ID: 868 4724 7129
Passcode: Jerling - School Supply Kits are available for purchase. In addition to kits we are also encouraging students to have wireless keyboards and a stylus for next year.
- Fly into Jerling Spring Dance!: PFE is excited to host a student Spring Dance for our current 5th, 6th and 7th grade students. See flyer below with details.
- Parent Volunteers: We are looking for volunteers to help out at our Spring Dance! Click here to help us out!
Timely Info
ABC Countdown!: See Flyer below for information about our ABC countdown. Teachers are excited to add a little fun throughout our last days of the school year!
OSD Summer Camps: Sign ups for camps are now being accepted. Click here for more info!
- Get your Jerling Spirit Wear: We are excited to announce another Jerling Spirit wear store! Click here to shop for some new Jerling swag!
Upcoming Events
Week of May 15th
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Monday, May 15th
- Orchestra Clinic Field Trip
- Student Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 16th
- Drumline
- NJHS
Wednesday, May 17th
- 6th Grade Field Trip
- Choir Concert
- AV Club
- Drumline
- T-shirt Club
Thursday, May 18th
- Gaming Club
- PFE Meeting @ 9 in Jerling Lunchroom
Friday, May 19th
- Crossing Guard Appreciation
- Fishing Club
- Gaming Club
- American Sign Language
Upcoming Dates:
- 5/20 Veteran's Day Breakfast
- 5/26 8th grade last school day
- 5/29 Non Attendance day
Click here to access the Jerling Website! This includes calendar, daily announcements, and staff contact info!
Have a great weekend!
Jerling Junior High
Email: teacherfirstinitialandlastname@orland135.org
Website: https://www.orland135.org/Domain/12
Location: 8851 West 151st Street, Orland Park, IL, USA
Phone: (708) 364-3700
Twitter: @JerlingJayhawks