JCS Staff Newsletter
October 5, 2022
Upcoming Dates
The following list contains school appreciation days and national recognition celebrations that your school may wish to recognize for the month of September. This is merely a suggestion list to the community plan accordingly. Participation, unless otherwise promoted district-wide (i.e. Maroon and Gold Day, etc.), is not required. Email Collin Brooks if a celebration day should be added to the list.
- National Principal Month - All Month
- School Custodian Appreciation Day - October 2, 2022
- Child Health Day - October 3, 2022
- National Taco Day - October 4, 2022
- World Teachers' Day - October 5, 2022
- National Coaches Day - October 6, 2022
- Fire Prevention Week - October 9 - 15, 2022
- Columbus Day - October 10, 2022
- National Boss's Day - October 16, 2022
- National School Bus Safety Week - October 17 - 21, 2022
- Unity Day (Bullying Prevention) - October 19, 2022
- National Red Ribbon Week - October 23 - 31, 2022
SCIENCE HILL TRUNK OR TREAT
Thursday, October 27 | 5 pm to 7 pm
Click here to view Printable Calendars for 2022-2023 & 2023-2024
The communications department has put together a communications handbook to highlight the different platforms the district and schools use to communicate. In this document you will also find specific school colors, school logos, and tips for social media. If you have any questions, please contact Collin Brooks at BrooksB@jcschools.org or 423-218-8682.
This is also the document that the Communications Committee will work from and improve during their meetings.
Health Insurance Open Enrollment is October 1-28, 2022
Open Enrollment for Health Insurance will be October 1st through the 28th. This is the only time during the year changes can be made to your Health Insurance coverage without a qualifying life event. Changes to coverage will be effective January 1, 2023. You will be receiving emails from Partners for Health and Edison regarding open enrollment. You can find resources for open enrollment at jcschools.org/insurance.
Johnson City Schools is hiring custodians, Educare assistants, and instructional assistants. Current job postings can be viewed at www.jcschools.org/jobs. Johnson City Transit is in need of bus drivers. Please visit this page for more information about open Bus Driver positions.
BLOOMZ
If you have any questions or concerns about Bloomz, feel free to reach out to at BrooksB@jcschools.org with any questions.
Bloomz On-Demand Training for Teachers
Beginning Parents on Bloomz | More Information
National Merit Commended Students
Four Science Hill High School students earned Letters of Commendation, which represents scores in the top 3-4% of all scores among test takers. The following students earned Letters of Commendation. Pictured Britten Dugan and Om Patel. Not pictured: Gillian Holt and Alyssa Street.
National Merit Finalists
Dr. Greg Wallace
Reward Schools
Next BOE Meeting
The next Johnson City Board of Education meeting will be held on Monday, November 7 starting at 6 p.m. inside the Board Room at Central Office (100 E. Maple Street). Board meetings can be viewed on the Johnson City Schools' YouTube channel.
Science Hill to host Topper Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 27
Science Hill High School will host its inaugural Topper Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 27, from 5 pm to 7 pm inside Grand Topper Hall. All Johnson City Schools students and their families are invited to attend. “We are excited to put this event on for our community,” Science Hill Principal Josh Carter said. “This will provide our community with a safe, indoor space to enjoy trick or treating. Our high school students are looking forward to the opportunity to connect with their younger peers.” School-aged children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to the event. Science Hill athletic teams and clubs will be passing out candy. There will also be different games and family-friendly events.
Science Hill’s Tybre Faw showing students they are never too young to use their voice
Science Hill freshman Tybre Faw may be taking similar steps as his idol, the late Georgia Congressman John Lewis, but he is quickly carving his own path in the world. Faw’s story of meeting his idol during an encounter in Selma, Alabama in 2018 is the basis for a new book called “Because of You, John Lewis”, which was written by New York Times bestselling author Andrea Davis Pinkney.
Read more - www.jcschools.org/News/464
Johnson City Schools launches STOPit App to empower and protect students
Johnson City Schools has enrolled with STOPit, the leading technology platform for schools that deters and controls harmful or inappropriate conduct. STOPit empowers students with an easy app to safely and anonymously report anything of concern to school officials – from cyberbullying to threats of violence or self-harm. STOPit empowers students to stand up for themselves and others while giving our schools the insight we need to keep students safe. Students can download the App from the Apple Store or Google play store on their mobile device and then search for their Johnson City School. While the reports are anonymous, there will be severe consequences for anyone who is found to have made a false report.
Read more - www.jcschools.org/News/463
Science Hill junior Aarushi Raj hosting Baby Supply Drive for Ronald McDonald House
Science Hill junior Aarushi Raj completed her first public supply drive last year when she collected books for school-aged children through the United Way of East Tennessee Highlands. After a successful campaign, Raj is refocusing her efforts on something else important to her. The Science Hill junior and member of HOSA has spent time volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House. She now uses her power to collect items for babies and their families who are residing at the Ronald McDonald House. Read more - www.jcschools.org/News/461
Seven Science Hill Seniors named National Merit Semifinalists
Seven Science Hill seniors joined 16,000 high school students across the country as they were named National Merit Semifinalists in the 68th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors will now have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,250 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $28 million that will be offered next spring.
Read more - www.jcschools.org/News/458
Science Hill AP program continues to grow, offer opportunities
Science Hill High School continues to provide opportunities that challenge its students in the classroom. Most recently, it was announced that Science Hill had 32 students who earned the Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone Diploma for the 2021-2022 school year. Also, 21 students earned the AP Seminar and Research Certificate. The AP Capstone Diploma program helps students develop the critical thinking, research, collaboration, and presentation skills that are critical for academic success.
Read more - www.jcschools.org/News/452
Johnson City Schools loves celebrating the accomplishments of our students, staff, and community. If you know of any events, awards, programs, or other compelling stories involving the Johnson City Schools' community, please fill out this form or reach out to Collin Brooks at BrooksB@jcschools.org
