Good Afternoon!

This week, like many of you I have entered The Grind. Throughout different times over the year we all have those spaces that are difficult. There is a way for us to deal with The Grind. It is simple for me to type but difficult to do in practice.

Here are 3 disciplined steps we can take to help when we are in The Grind:

1. Work the Process, don't resist
2. Invest the Time, don't resent
3. Solve problems, don't complain

Remember the bigger the challenge or goal the more the important the mindset.

Let's do the work!

Mike

Senior Sunrise

Dance:

When: 8-11pm

Where: DJHS Main Gym

Students should park in Brand Road Parking Lot

Ticket Information and Purchasing

• Tickets will begin Sept 25 until Sept. 29, 8:00pm
• NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR
• Tickets will be purchased through Hometown Ticketing at a cost of $20 each.
• Jerome students will be able to purchase one ticket per ID number. Students will need the Jerome ID for their guest from Jerome. (In Hometown Ticketing PASSCODE=ID)

Guests from Other Schools (Including Dublin): Guests to Jerome students are welcome please use the following process to purchase a ticket for your guest:

• Complete the Jerome Guest Permission Form. Guest Forms are also available in the main office, guidance office, library, and at the link above.
• Forms should be submitted to the MAIN OFFICE. At that time the Jerome student will receive an ACCESS CODE to purchase a ticket for their guest, this code will be limited to one ticket.

On Friday Sept. 29 we will have an adjusted bell schedule for our pep rally. The pep rally will be held in the stadium and will celebrate our programs and school community. Students that attend Emerald and Tolles are permitted to be here fro the pep rally and should plan accordingly to attend.

Parade begins at 5:00pm and will run from Indian Run United Methodist to the DJHS Brand Road Parking Lot. The community is invited to align Brand Road to celebrate all the DJHS staff and students!

Celts take on Marysville in a OCC Cardinal game.

Homecoming Court will be announced at 6:45pm.

Homecoming Weekend is quickly approaching! We have lots of fun things planned for our students. Please consider signing up to volunteer some time and/or donate some food items.

Congratulations to Keira Ordonio who was one of only 308 students (amounting to just 1.36% of 2023 AP Drawing Exam takers) from around the world to earn every point possible on this challenging, college-level examination.

We applaud her mastery of the content and skills of this AP course! Well done Keira!

Student well-being is an essential component of educating the whole child. During the weeks of September 22 to October 2, Dublin City Schools students in grades 3-12 will have the opportunity to participate in a questionnaire asking their perceptions about school and student support.

Dublin Jerome students will be asked to complete this survey on Tuesday, September 26during 3rd period. Please see the letter below for specific details about the survey.

City of Dublin is hosting it's Spooktacular event soon and is looking for volunteers! Please use the QR code on the image to get more details or click here!

Dublin Youth Athletics (DYA) is recruiting youth basketball officials for the upcoming season. The DYA Youth Basketball Officials program is open to 8th-12th graders.

Youth officials work games in the Boys 3rd-6th Grade & Girls 3rd-5th Grade Divisions of the DYA Recreation Basketball League. Regular season games begin in December and the tournament concludes in early March. Games are played on Saturday mornings and afternoons at elementary and middle school gymnasiums in the Dublin City School District.

• Youth Officials earn $15-20 per game (games are typically 45-50 minutes) and can expect to work 20 to 40 games per season.
• Registration to become a DYA Youth Official is OPEN through November 5.

Preseason training clinics take place on Sundays in November. All training is facilitated by licensed Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) officials. Additional information regarding training clinics will be e-mailed to all registered applicants.

For more information, visit https://www.dya.com/Default.aspx?tabid=707115 If you have any questions, please email office@dya.com

Tickets are on sale now for the Dublin Jerome Drama Club's production of Dracula, October 5, 6, 7th at 7pm. Kick off the Halloween season and dress up as your favorite ghost, monster or villain costume when you attend the show. Scan the QR code or visit the Jerome Theatre Website for tickets - we'll see you at the show!

We have had some questions about 1st Semester Exams and our Winter Break calendar. Please note that our calendar goes through Dec. 20. Here is our schedule. Make up exam will be given when we return from break.

If you have a tripped planned that you will miss some or all of Exam Week please reach out to Attendance and they can assist. Please note there will be an adjusted schedule schedule during exam week. That will be shared at a later date.

Exam Week:

Dec. 15: 1st and 2nd Period Exams

Dec. 18: 3rd and 4th Period Exams

Dec. 19: 5th and 6th Period Exams

Dec. 20: 7th Period and Make-Up

Make up Exam Week:

Jan. 4: 1st and 2nd Period Exams

Jan 5: 3rd and 4th Period Exams

Jan. 8: 5th and 6th Period Exams

Jan. 9: 7th Period and Make-Up

SIGN IN: If a students is coming in late from an appointment or home, (even if they go to Emerald) they should check in at the attendance office to be sure their absence is coded correctly.

SIGN OUT: If your child need to leave school due to illness, they need to be released from the clinic. If your child texts or calls and says they are not feeling well please let them know that they need to go to the clinic. Our clinic aide or school nurse will see your child and give you a call if they need to go home.We ask that your child not just sign out through the attendance office.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact the attendance office.

Please click the link below and carefully read the documents included with this registration packet regarding 23-24 AP Examinations.

If you have any questions or scheduling conflicts please reach out to Dr. Bryan Arnold.

A link was sent to all Seniors to complete Diploma Verification. Ask your Senior if they have read, seen or complete this email. Please feel free to reach out to Ms. Byas with questions.

There will be no Working Wednesday on this day and students will follow the regular bell schedule.

• Juniors will test on Wednesday, October 11
• Sophomores will test Thursday, October 12th

• Freshman will test Friday, October 13th

National Honor Society applications are due on Wednesday, September 27.

No late applications will be accepted! Juniors and seniors are eligible to apply. Full application details are available here.

National Honor Society is holding a food drive competition to benefit the Dublin Food Pantry during homecoming week (September 25-29).

Most needed items are on this list. Fourth period classes will be competing to bring in the most items and win a donut party. NHS will also have a tent at the Homecoming football game on September 29 to collect food items from game attendees. Let's come together during homecoming week to benefit a great organization in the Dublin community!

Gearing up for Graduation. Important details & deadlines about cap & gown and graduation ordering for Dublin Jerome class of 2024 with Jostens. (Click for PDF)

Kateswell is thrilled to officially announce the inaugural “Because You Can 5K” run to be held on October 29th, benefiting Kateswell’s Leslie Ungerott Fund. This 5K event will be run out of Dublin Jerome High School and will be a blast for runners and walkers of all levels and ages.

Leslie's children attend Jerome and we are excited to partner with the Ungerott's to bring the celebration to you! Please click the button below for more details.

Monday, Sept. 25: NONE

Tuesday, Sept. 26:

• Girls Soccer vs. Granville
• Girls Tennis vs. Coffman (4:00pm)

Wednesday, Sept. 27: NONE

Thursday, Sept. 28:

• Girls VB vs. Thomas Worthington
• Girls Soccer vs. Olentangy Berlin

Friday, Sept. 29: HOMECOMING GAME vs. Marysville

Saturday, Sept. 30: Boys Soccer vs. Centerville

Come out and support our Celtics!

Sept 18-22, 2023

Attention Seniors!

Your transcripts are ready for review in SchooLinks. Please review them this week for accuracy. Make sure to check name, address, gpa, course history, and summer courses (if applicable). Also, look over the senior schedule. It should reflect the courses you are currently enrolled in.

1. Log into SchooLinks using google

2. Click on School (on left)

3. Select Records Request

4. Next, Download Unofficial Transcript

5. If applicable, print transcript and circle error(s) - submit it to the guidance office by noon on Friday, September 22nd.

Counselors will begin processing transcript requests starting next week. We appreciate your patient as we work through these requests.

Student can log into SchooLinks to see what colleges are coming in to visit. Visits are listed on the Home page under school events. Student can look every week and sign up for any college they would like any information on. Please only sign up for visit lots that have colleges listed.

Next week College Visits are:

University of Kentucky, West Virgina University, Baldwin Wallace University, John Carroll University, Defiance College, Marshall University, Syracuse University, Indiana Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Bowdoin College, Otterbein University, University of Rochester, and Case Western Reserve University

Parents: We are looking for volunteers to come in and assist colleges during their visits. You can sign up to volunteer at https://forms.gle/pQJ9oy1ygvUZDjnR6 .

Does your student know what they want to study in college? Do they know what their strengths or interests are? If the answer is no to either question, please consider signing up for the ASVAB test, administered at Dublin Jerome High School.

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 will conduct ASVAB testing for all interested 10th, 11th and 12th graders at Jerome High School on Thursday, September 28th at 8:00 am. Call Mrs. McConnell in Guidance for more information and how to sign up at 614.718.8276.

Thank you!

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

Jerome PTO is having a Weekly Fundraiser to support our students and teachers!

It's THE FINAL WEEK of the 5 Week Fundraiser! Your last chance to win!

Each $25 donation between 9/18-9/24 automatically enters you in this week's drawing. Winners will be drawn and notified on 9/24.

This week's drawing includes:

• A Family Athletic Pass - up to 4 family members (if you’ve already purchased yours, you can receive a reimbursement)
• 2 Student Parking Passes (2 winners!)
• Matrix College Counseling - 2 hours of consulting or test prep
• 2 Tickets to a Jerome Drama Production plus a $10 concession credit
• A $25 Nothing Bundt Cake Gift Card
• 4 Premium Graduation Seats

All money donated goes directly back to students, teachers and school programs!

Donation options:

Zelle: djhstreas@gmail.com (preferred option - No fees)

PayPal at: paypal.me/DublinJeromePTO.

Or you can make a check payable to DJHS PTO and have your student drop it off at the main Jerome Office

Thank you for your support of Jerome PTO!

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/

September 22, 2023

Mathematics and World Language Parent Survey

Dublin City Schools is committed to providing the best education possible to ensure all students are prepared for success. This year, we are inviting parents and guardians to provide feedback in the areas of Mathematics and World Language programming in Dublin City Schools via the survey below. Please complete the survey no later than Monday, October 2.

From the City of Dublin

Shred and Destroy: Document Destruction Day

Bring your old docs to the City Fleet Complex, 6351 Shier Rings Road, from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 14. There will be one on-site shredding truck and one off-site shredding truck. The material in the off-site shredding truck will be securely transported to an off-site shredding facility. Be sure to read the full list of accepted items.

Help Build the Sustainable Side of Our Community Plan

As part of Envision Dublin, we invite your family to contribute to our Dublin Sustainability Plan at an evening input session on Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Dublin Community Recreation Center, Talla room 3! During this time, you will get to see the City's current sustainability conditions process and provide ideas about the goals and themes of the new sustainability plan. Mark your calendar.

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 (Last Name 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