Let's Dance!
Please consider donating your time or resources!! School dances are FUN! You can sign up to contribute at this link.
State Testing!
Ohio's State Tests
Each spring, Ohio students are administered the Ohio State Tests. To assist families with planning for any appointments or trips, here are the dates we anticipate testing:
April 17th: Language Arts Part 1
April 19th: Language Arts Part 2
May 2nd: Math Parts 1 and 2
8TH GRADE OST'S
April 18th: Language Arts Part 1
April 20th: Language Arts Part 2
May 1st: Math and Algebra Parts 1 and 2
May 3rd: Science Parts 1 and 2
GEOMETRY OST'S (at High School)
TBD
SECOND ANNUAL Ohio State Testing Olympic Review!
The 7th grade math teachers have planned our SECOND ANNUAL Ohio State Testing Olympic Review. We do not want the students stressed about testing, but we do want to spend a week reviewing for our assessment for math which takes place on May 2. We are planning an Olympic Games activity the weeks prior to the assessment to try and make our review fun and exciting! Students will earn points for their team based on effort, accuracy, and being a kind and helpful teammate. We are requesting your partnership in donating prize items as listed in the sign up link attached HERE. The teachers are providing donuts as one prize option but the others will be listed on the sign up.
Jonathan Alder High School Musical Tickets Now on Sale!
NEWSIES the musical will be performed on the Jonathan Alder High School stage from May 4th - May 7th. Tickets are on sale HERE. Please note the first tier in each level are rows C, F, I, & L.
If you would like to purchase an ad for the program (business, personal, or a shout out to the cast,) you can reach out to Mr. Mayes, Tiffany Eudaily, or a cast or crew member for an Ad Form.
If you have a student who plans to be in Marching Band this fall, please take note of the mandatory New Marcher Camp and Band Camp schedule. New Marcher camp will be July 26th-28th from 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. and Band Camp (for all marching band members) will be on weekdays July 30th - August 11th from 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Our next music booster meeting will be held Monday April 24th at 7:00 P.M. in the High School Choir room. It’s a great way to meet other music parents and to stay in the know about schedules and information.
7th & 8th Grade Band Concert!
Thursday, May 11th @ 7:00 p.m.
in the Jonathan Alder High School Auditeria
Students need to wear their band shirts with dress pants for this concert.
Doors will open by 6:00 pm
7th Grade Band should report to the Band Room by 6:15pm.
8th Grade Band should leave cases in the Choir Room and report to the Stage by 6:15pm.
This concert is a required event and is a large portion of the student’s grade for the fourth 9-weeks.
There will be a brief informational marching band meeting for 8th grade families immediately following the concert.
**All band students will need to bring their instruments and music home with them on this day**
We look forward to performing for you and seeing you there! If at all possible, we respectfully ask you to stay for the entire concert in support of all of our wonderful musicians. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Mrs. Hostetler at hostetre@japioneers.org or Mr. Hennig at hennigju@japioneers.org.
SAVE THE DATE!
Additional details will be published soon!
SPRING CHOIR CONCERT!
7TH & 8TH GRADE CHOIR SPRING CONCERT
Thursday, May 18th @ 6:30P.M.
in the Jonathan Alder High School Auditeria
Dress Code: Formal Attire
Students must report to the HS Choir Room by 5:30 P.M.
Attention MEDICAID Members!
As of April 2023, Medicaid will start sending out renewal packets. You are required to complete this information to renew your current Medicaid eligibility or transition to other coverage if you are no longer eligible for Medicaid.
Make sure your address and email are up to date and current with your County Department of Jobs and Family Services (CDJFS). Renewal Packets going to the wrong address will result in the termination of Medicaid coverage. Here are ways to update your contact information:
● Call 1-844-640-6446 Monday through Friday 8 am to 4pm.
● Access your existing Ohio Benefits Self-Service Portal at benefits.ohio.gov, click on “Access my Benefits”, then click “Report a Change to my Case” and follow the prompts.
● Contact your CDJFS at Medicaid.ohio.gov/dropdown, then select your county from the dropdown for contact information.
Check your mail and respond to renewal packets. If members don’t respond, they risk losing their Medicaid coverage. Renewal packets can be completed online at benefits.ohio.gov, in-person, by mail to their CDJFS, or by phone at 1-844-640-6446. If the due date has passed, still send/complete online your renewal packet. You have 90 days to re-enroll without needing to submit a new application.
JAHS 2024 Summer Trip!
You are invited to join the 2024 JAHS Summer trip to Greece and Italy! It is going to be an incredible trip of a lifetime! You can lock in the lowest price with a monthly payment option now. Read all the details and sign up here.
Please email Miss Dollinger (group leader) with any questions at dollinli@japioneers.org. Yes, parents can come. :) Hope you can travel with us in 2024.
GIRLS' CYBERSECURITY SUMMER CAMP
The College of Engineering at Ohio Northern University (ONU) in Ada, OH, is hosting a FREE (!!!) week-long Cybersecurity Summer Camp for middle school girls. It is open to female students in grades 6-8 for Fall 2023. Participants will spend six days making new friends and engaging in fun hands-on activities in the field of cybersecurity. Upon completion of the camp, participants will have a strong understanding of cybersecurity in addition to mastering basic skills that can help them be safer online. The funding for this camp is provided jointly by the NSA and the NSF. We will be happy to come to your school if you allow us to demonstrate to your students. Please let us know if you are interested.
Please find more details below and the attached flyers. Please feel free to forward it to your students and any teachers/administrators at other schools.
CAMP DATES
- CAMP 1: June 11-16, 2023
- CAMP 2: June 18-23, 2023
Quick Facts
- NO COST for all participants
- RESIDENTIAL CAMP at the ONU College of Engineering
- Students will gain VALUABLE cybersecurity knowledge and skills and learn about career opportunities in cybersecurity
- ONU PROFESSORS will provide instruction and mentorship
- FREE Raspberry Pi kit, t-shirt, and daily meals and snacks to all participants
- FEMALE STUDENTS must be in grades 6-8 in Fall 2023 to be eligible to apply
REGISTRATION
Please visit THIS LINK for more details, and THIS LINK to register. Registration is now open and will continue through April 30.
JAJHS Washington, D.C. Trip
If your student is registered to go on the trip, the final payment of $200 is due by Friday, April 21st.
To make a payment, click HERE.
Students who have registered for the Washington D.C. trip will be receiving additional information soon. Any immediate questions or concerns can be directed to Mrs. Kaumeyer (kaumeyem@japioneers.org).
FREE CSCC Summer STEM Programs
Columbus State Community College is once again excited to offer local high school students the opportunity to explore their futures in STEM related fields at our 2023 summer camps! CSCC is offering the following camps FREE to rising high school freshmen through rising college freshmen:
· Engineering Basics, June 5-9
· Additive Manufacturing, June 12-16
· Robotics, June 20-23
· GenCyber, June 26-30
To learn more and apply click HERE. The application window is from March 1 – April 15.
How to Pair With Your Student on Canvas!
If you haven't done so already, please take a moment to watch this helpful VIDEO on how to pair with your student and set up notifications on Canvas!
Pioneer Planners
Having a student planner is an essential part of success at JAJHS. Planners are used as hallway/restroom passes. In each class, teachers explicitly share with students what reminders to write in their planners. We believe that developing these executive functioning skills are an important part of helping students grow.
As we enter a new semester, this is a great time to check in on this. Please ask your child to see her/his planner. If it has been misplaced or is not in a functional condition, replacement planners can be purchased in the JAJHS office for $5.00 with checks being payable to “Jonathan Alder Junior High School.”
Thank you for your help with developing this important life-long skill.
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