John Adams Middle School
December 2018
Congratulations!
John Adams Students of the Month
We are proud of you!
Helping Our Students Learn Resiliency
Thank you to everyone who participated.
For more on resiliency: https://www.apa.org/helpcenter/resilience.aspx
Students in Circles
JA Students in Circles
Learning Together!
JA Students Giving Back-Collecting for Ronald McDonald House and Paws and Claws
A 6th grade advisory is working to collect items for children at the Ronald McDonald House and for the animals at Paws and Claws. The students are looking for new Christmas items, such as games, toys, movies, gift cards, blankets, coloring books and individually wrapped snacks for the Ronald McDonald House for all ages of kids. For Paws and Claws, the students are looking for toys and food for cats and dogs. The center is especially in need of food formulated for young puppies and kitties. The advisory will be hand-delivering the items to the centers on December 20th. Any questions, please contact Megan Beatty at mebeatty@rochester.k12.mn.us. Thank you for your generosity!
The Rochester Public School's Licensed School Nurses will be providing vision screenings for the following John Adams students on Tuesday, January, 22, 2019:
- All 7th grade students
- Students in grades 6th and 8th who do not have a screening on file with Rochester Public Schools
- Students that have failed their previous screening
Students may also be referred by the parent/guardian or staff members to rule out a vision concern. Vision health is critical to the learning process and the RPS nursing staff strongly encourages students to participate in the screening. If you wish to decline the screening, please contact Leah Bancroft, RN LSN / Marni Shelley, RN at 507-328-5720 or e-mail to lebancroft@rochester.k12.mn.us by January 11, 2019. Please indicate your student’s name and grade.
Following the screening, parents/guardians will only be contacted by nursing staff if a recommendation is made for further evaluation by a professional eye doctor.
Partnership to Help Students Improve Attendance and Leadership Skills
Vaping
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-clinic-q-and-a-vaping-health-risks-for-teens/
Neck Slapping Game-Sometimes Called Dummies
Some students have been playing "Dummies" or the "Neck Slapping Game." This game usually starts out in the spirit of fun and escalates. This game can be dangerous and is not allowed in school. Learn more about it from the Newsweek link below.
https://www.newsweek.com/necking-game-schools-warn-dangerous-prank-1083282
8th Grade Registration for John Marshall Classes
8th Grade Students and Teachers will begin the selection and registration for JM 9th
Grade Classes in January. Students will meet with teachers and counselors to select classes. The schedule for this process is below.
8th Grade Registration @ JA
Monday, January 7 – EL Registration
Tuesday, January 8 – Presentations in Math Classes & OASIS
Monday, January 14 – Rocket Night @ JM
Wednesday, January 16 – Registration Cards Due to Math Teachers & Lauren Elias
Thursday, January 17 – JM Counselors Return for Registration Cards *
Attached is a link to the High School Registration Guide for your reference:
John Adams Students and Teachers Have Some Fun!
It's Mr. Russell's turn for some pie!
Mr. Naatz gets a pie in the face from a JA Student!
Mrs. Letkiewicz joins in the fun!
PTSA December 2018
Meetings and Speakers
The next PTSA meeting will be Tuesday, December 4th in the auditorium at 6:00 p.m. The seventh grade teachers will be presenting about their grade level for any parents interested and have questions about “the life of a seventh grader at John Adams Middle School.”
Culver’s Welcomes JA
JA fundraiser night at Culvers is Wednesday, December 12th from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. JA receives 10% of the sales. Culver’s requires two to four volunteers that open doors and greet guests for each hour of the fundraiser. Volunteers can be staff, parents or students. Please click on the link to volunteer at the Culver’s fundraiser for JA. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b084ca5ad2aa1fc1-jaculvers
Fundraisers
The PTSA has great ways to give back to John Adams this year! Please read below to find out how to help support the students and staff at JA.
1. Please continue your support for JA students and teachers by giving to the on-line donation drive through the gofundme page. Any amount is greatly appreciated. Some of the things the PTSA paid for last year was student field trips, rewards for the student and staff PAW store (PBIS), staff appreciation days, student attendance rewards, end of the year celebration for all grades, and 8th grade end of the year pizza party. In addition, this year the PTSA is striving to raise funds for another gaga ball pit, backboards and nets for the basketball court, and picnic tables. Click on the below link to donate to the JA PTSA gofundme page.
https://www.gofundme.com/john-adams-middle-school-ptsa
2. The PTSA has signed up for Amazon Smile. While shopping on Amazon, please follow the below directions for JA PTSA to receive 0.5% from the purchases you make on Amazon. All proceeds earned will help support the JA students and staff.
1. Go to smile.amazon.com and sign in with your Amazon account.
2. At the top of the Amazon page choose: John Adams Middle School PTSA as your charity of choice.
3. Make sure to bookmark smile.amazon.com and use it for all of your Amazon shopping (including Prime).
John Adams/John Marshall Choir Concert
Monday, Dec 3, 2018, 07:00 PM
John Marshall High School, Rochester, MN, USA
PTSA Meeting
Tuesday, Dec 4, 2018, 06:00 PM
John Adams Middle School, Rochester, MN, USA
John Adams 7th/8th Grade Band Concert
Thursday, Dec 6, 2018, 07:00 PM
John Adams Middle School Auditorium, 31st Street Northwest, Rochester, MN, USA
John Adams 6th Grade Orchestra Concert
Tuesday, Dec 11, 2018, 07:00 PM
John Adams Middle School Auditorium, 31st Street Northwest, Rochester, MN, USA
John Adams 7th & 8th Grade Orchestra Concert
Thursday, Dec 13, 2018, 07:00 PM
John Adams Middle School, Rochester, MN, USA
Winter Vacation Begins-No School
Monday, Dec 24, 2018, 07:15 AM
John Adams Middle School, Rochester, MN, USA
John Adams Middle School
Website: http://johnadams.rochester.k12.mn.us/
Location: 1525 31st Street Northwest, Rochester, MN, USA
Phone: 507-328-5700