TJ Today
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Welcome to the 2016-17 School Year
Calendar
July 26 - August 3 - Online Registration
August 2 and 3 - New Student Registration 8-11 am and 12:30-3:30 pm
August 9 or 11- 1:1 Computers - Middle School Parent Informational Meetings
August 16 - Orientation for 6th grade and new students
August 17 - 1st Day of School
August 23 - Open House at 6:00 p.m.
Chromebook Computers - Taking Home Your Device!
- August 9th at 9:00 a.m. in the TJMS Auditorium
- August 11th at 6:30 p.m. in the BFMS Auditorium
What Not To Wear
If in doubt do not wear it!
- Cut-offs and short shorts. Clothing must be finger-tip in length
- Tank tops, crop tops
- Pants with holes above the knees.
- Spandex pants
Registration
2016-17 REGISTRATION DATES
- July 26 - August 3 - Online Registration (TJMS is open from 8:00-12:30 if you need to use a computer)
- August 2-3: 8-11 AM and 12:30-3:30 PM
Registration will be held in the Media Center and the office will be closed from 11-12:30 on those dates. Our school nurse will be available to confirm all required vaccinations are up to date and discuss any health concerns or needs with you. The cafeteria will be accepting payments for school lunch accounts. The building will be open to students from August 2-12 to try out the student lockers and walk the building. Student schedules will be released on August 9th. The building will not be available for students on August 15 and 16, as these are teacher workdays and new student orientation. Please plan accordingly.
- All parents of 6th grade students will need to bring documentation of required vaccinations.
- Book Rental Fees will be ready mid-September.
- Student handbooks will be distributed on the first day of school.
Immunizations
The Indiana School Immunizations Law (IC 20-8-7) identifies the diseases against which children must be immunized. When a child enrolls in a school corporation or when a change in the law has occurred, parents/guardians must show that their child has been immunized or that a current religious or medical objection is on file. Please discuss any questions with our school nurse. A child without updated immunizations documentation will be denied school attendance at Valparaiso Community Schools.
School Supply Lists
Physical Education Uniforms
Orientation for 6th and new 7th/8th Grade Students
Tuesday, Aug 16, 2016, 08:00 AM
TJMS, 1600 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, IN, United States
Late Start Wednesdays
Athletics
- Cross Country (6,7,8) - August 10th
- Football (7,8) - August 8th
- Volleyball (7,8) - Tryouts August 11 and 12
- Gymnastics - Callout Meeting, August 2nd at VHS, Field House
Each participant in any sport must have a current (after April 1, 2016) physical on file in our office or with the head coach before he/she may practice any sport. This requirement also includes tryouts. Physical packets are available to pick up in our school office.
Book Rental and Lab Fees
Length of School Day
Student Handbook and School Policies
School Safety, Absences and Appointments
- School Safety- Roosevelt Road is always busy when school adjourns and the buses pick up students to take them home. We request that any parent who picks up a child after school not park on Roosevelt. Students should only be picked up and dropped off on the north side of the building at Entrance 6 (Commons).
- Parents must come to the school office and provide a picture ID before picking up their child early from school. Students will not be permitted to meet the parent in the parking lot. Only adults whose names appear on the child’s emergency card will be permitted to pick up a student from school.
- Regular school attendance is essential for a child’s success. If a student is absent, the parent must call the office before 8:00 AM. Additional information can be found in the student handbook.
- Parents should make every effort to schedule medical appointments so the student will not miss school. If this is not possible, he/she is to bring a note from the parent or guardian to the office before school on the day of the appointment. A pass will be issued to excuse the student from class at the appropriate time. A copy of the return to school note from the doctor’s office should be given to the office upon the student’s return to school.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Email: ekrutz@valpo.k12.in.us
Website: http://www.valpo.k12.in.us/Domain/248
Location: 1600 Roosevelt Rd, Valparaiso, IN, United States
Phone: 219-531-3140
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TJMS.Valpo
Twitter: @Valpo_TJMS