Redwing News
November
Dates to Remember
12/2/22: St. Johns Santa Parade
12/12/22: Orchestra Concert at 7pm
12/19/22: Band Concert at 7pm
12/21/22: Choir Concert at 7pm
12/23/22-01/06/23: No Class-Winter Break
1/16/22: No Classes for Students
1/24/22-1/25/22: Parent Teacher Conferences
1/27/22: No Classes
2/17/22: Early Dismissal at 11:05
2/20/23-2/25/23: Winter Spirit Week (More details to come)
2/25/23: Winter Formal (More details to come)
3/8/23-3/10/23: 2nd Trimester Exams
3/27/23-3/31/23: Spring Break
5/26/23: Senior Exams
6/1/23: Class of 2023 Commencement
APPOINTMENTS & ATTENDANCE
PLEASE INFORM THE OFFICE OF APPOINTMENTS IN ADVANCE! If you know your child has an appointment during the school day, please call or email, the office with as much notice as possible. A note sent with your child is also sufficient. This will allow us to have your child ready to go when their appointment time arrives. This will save you time and keep us from disrupting the classroom(s). Thanks for your cooperation. Attendance Line: 989-227-4144 or email boettgers@sjredwings.org
Class v. Class Clothing Drive
FCCLA is hosting a grade v. grade contest. Please bring in old clothes to donate to room 307 and place them in your grade's designated bin. This contest will last until December 14th. The grade with the most collected clothes will receive a special surprise. Everything that is collected during this contest will be donated to Homeless Angels in Lansing.
COUNSELORS' CORNER
DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR SENIOR ADS!
YEARBOOK: SENIOR RECOGNITION ADS
- Parents, friends and family can purchase a senior recognition ad to have a special message and personal photos published in the yearbook.
- Here is a link if you want to design it yourself digitally: https://www.jostens.com/.../202206231415110.../CATALOG_SHOP/ This one will automatically place it in our book when you finish it.
- Here is a link if you want to submit pictures and have the yearbook design it: https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:da1ad927-ca91-3064-83bb-1a7d10891e6f This one will require you to print the form, fill it out, and submit pictures to the high school to have your ad designed.
NOW DUE DECEMBER 8
Congratulations Cast and Crew of Matilda!
Production Dates: 11/11, 11/12, and 11/13
DVD, Streaming, and Photo options are available at https://www.ortmanproduction.com/sjhs
(Photo Courtesy of Ortman Productions)
Redwing Marching Band Performs at Silver Bells
The RMB braved the cold, wind, and snow to be named Best Illuminated Big Band on 11/18/22.
ATTENTION PARENTS OF YOUNG DRIVERS
Young Drivers and Bus Safety
St. Johns Police have observed an increase in the amount of vehicles driven by young drivers ignoring the flashing red lights at school bus stops. As a reminder:
School bus safety tips for drivers:
- Prepare to stop when a slowing bus has its overhead yellow lights flashing
- Stop at least 20 feet away from buses when red lights are flashing, unless driving in the opposite direction on a divided highway
- Slow down in or near school and residential areas
- Look for clues-such as safety patrols, crossing guards, bicycles, and playgrounds-that indicate children might be in the area
- Watch for children between parked cars and other objects
School buses are like traffic signals:
- When overhead lights are flashing yellow: Prepare to stop
- When overhead lights are flashing red: Stop
- When hazard warning lights are flashing: Proceed with caution
Please have a conversation with your young driver for everyone's safety.
BUY A YEARBOOK
POSITIVITY PROJECT
Upcoming Positivity Themes
10/3: Open-Mindedness
10/10: Being Present and Giving Others My Attention
10/17: Integrity
10/24: Creativity
10/31: Knowing my words and actions affect others
11/7: Bravery
11/14: Gratitude
11/28: Kindness
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12/5: Supporting others when they struggle
12/12 Self-Control
Athletic Schedules
FREE/REDUCED LUNCH
NOT ALL STUDENTS HAVE FREE LUNCH IN 22-23! For the last two years, all students in SJPS qualified for a free lunch. That federal program is scheduled to end this year, but students can still qualify.