From the Helm
Keeping the Crew up to Date! Volume 2 Issue 16 - 1/1/23
Greetings Clipper Nation!
Welcome to the 2023 portion of the school year. I hope you had a wonderful break!
Students currently enrolled in Algebra 1, English 10, Biology, or Government will be taking the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment the week of 1/9/23 through 1/12/23. Most students will be completing testing during their regular class times. Students who are testing will receive a testing ticket indicating the period(s) and location(s) where they will be completing their testing during that week. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the assistant principal, Ms. Dunn (adunn@wcboe.org).
We have been working to enhance the lunch experience for students at JMB. It started with adding an additional line during each lunch shift. This week we will begin to have students enter their lunch numbers as they go through the lunch line. Then on January 9th, we will start offering a la carte items. Students will have to pay for the a la carte items.
Principal Savage
Weekly Bulletin
Monday, January 2nd
STEP UP after school program 3-4:30pm
Mock Trial Meeting (G220) 3-5pm
Unified Strength & Conditioning Practice 3-4pm
Tuesday, January 3rd
Step Team practice 3-5pm
Cheer Practice (CLGA) 3:30-5:30pm
Softball Strength & Conditioning 3-4:30pm *Must have physical and FormReLeaf
Boys JV & V Basketball vs. Snow Hill (Home) 4:30 & 6pm
Wednesday, January 4th
Seniors: Deadline to Apply to UMES for onsite Admissions on 1/6
STEP UP after school program 3-4:30pm
Step team (CLGA) 3-5pm
Art Club (A120) 2:45 – 4:15pm
GSA (A109) 3-4pm
Indoor Track @ Worcester County Rec 2pm dismiss 12:30pm
Unified Strength & Conditioning Competition (Home) 3:45pm
Girls JV & V Basketball vs. Snow Hill (Away) 4:30 & 6pm
Wrestling @ Queen Annes County (Away) 5pm dismiss 1:45pm
Thursday, January 5th
STEP UP after school program 3-4:30pm
Step team (CLGA) 3-5pm
ACE Mentor Program (A141) 3:30pm
Cheer Practice (CLGA) 3-5:30pm
Softball Strength & Conditioning 3-4:30pm *Must have physical and FormReLeaf
Girls JV & V Basketball vs. Washington (Home) 4:30 & 6pm
Friday, January 6th
UMES on site admissions **see Guidance for details
SGA General Assembly during FLEX
9th grade showcase of clubs and student activities (CLGA) Flex
Boys JV & V Basketball vs. Washington (Away) 4:30 & 6pm
Wrestling tournament @ Easton HS 6pm
Saturday, January 7th
Wrestling tournament @ Easton HS 8am depart 6am
Upcoming Dates to Keep in Mind
January 16th - MLK Jr. Day – School and Offices Closed
January 20th - JMB Athletics Quarter Auction
January 27th - End of 2nd Term
January 30th - Professional Development - No School for Students
Special Reminders
Tutoring Schedule
Math - Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 3-4pm in E116
English – Wednesdays 3-4pm E224
Guidance Support – Thursdays 3-4pm in the guidance office
PSAT/NMSQT scores - Update
PSAT/NMSQT scores for students who tested in October will be available December 5th. Students can easily access their scores online through their College Board account and unlock a robust set of personalized resources to help them understand their scores as well as connect to other College Board opportunities, such as, Official SAT® Practice on Khan Academy®, college readiness resources, and scholarships. Students who do not have a College Board account should create an account to view their scores at www.collegeboard.org. Students who don’t see their scores after they log in to their College Board account should contact Ms. Dunn at adunn@wcboe.org. Students will receive back their PSAT/NMSQT testing book in flex classes one day next week.
Class of 2023
January 3rd College Deadline
Cap & Gown Orders
Seniors - Don’t forget to order your Cap and Gown by December 31st.
Current Price $49.95 + tax
*There are catalogs and order forms in the office or you can use
www.Jostens.com or
1-800-JOSTENS(800-567-8367)
Check out the link for current scholarships!
College Essay Support
We have good news for seniors who are working on their college essays! Through the Title IV grant, Ms. Cahall and Mrs. Taylor will be available to review your college essays and provide feedback starting on Monday, October 3rd – Saturday, December 31st.
Here’s how it works: You will need to email the teacher you would like to work with letting them know you would like for them to review your essay. They will then send you information so that you can upload your essay, the writing prompt or question that you are responding to along with any questions or comments about the essay you have sent them. The teacher will add you in an assignment on Google Classroom where all communication about your essay will occur.
Contact information for Participating Teachers:
Mrs. Chelsea Taylor: chtaylor@wcboe.org
Ms. Jennifer Cahall: jcahall@wcboe.org
Of course if there is another teacher you would like to have review your essays you are welcome to contact them, but Mrs. Taylor and Ms. Cahall are the teachers that are part of this project. They are looking forward to reading your essays and supporting you through this process!
Senior Parent Meeting
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_q2zuo3jLngt6O5o1M1W6w7i1BYhMhlZx1QsfW5fOqk/edit
Future Meetings
Dec 14th, 2022
Jan 18th, 2023
Feb 15th, 2023
Mar 15th, 2023
April 19th, 2023- last one!
Wednesday, Nov 16, 2022, 07:00 PM
Virtual
How to Stay in the Know?
The best way to stay in the know is to make sure we have accurate information on file. Please look over all the information on the Student Personal Data and Enrollment Information Form as this is the information we currently have on file for you. Make any corrections to the form in blue. If you need additional space for emergency contact use a separate sheet of paper. Sign the back of the form and return it to the school. If you prefer to fill out a new form you can find a copy on our website.
Other ways to stay connected:
Website: http://jmb.wcboe.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wcboejmb/
Guidance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JMBGuidance/
JMB Sports Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/wcboejmbsports/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/wcboejmb
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wjmbnews
Instagram: (future) https://www.instagram.com/wcboejmb/
School # 410-677-5141
WBOCE-Bulletin Board
James M. Bennett High School
Email: jmb@wcboe.org
Website: http://jmb.wcboe.org
Location: 300 East College Avenue, Salisbury, MD, USA
Phone: 410-677-5141
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wcboejmb/