CJHS "Chargers Connection"
January 12, 2024
From the Principals...
Happy New Year! The new year is upon us and our students have begun 2nd semester CHARGER STRONG! Our staff took time to welcome students back to school, have fun together with team building activities, and reviewed our school-wide PBIS expectations.
Reminder there is no school on Monday due to observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. As always, if you need anything, do not hesitate to reach out to us!
~Ms. Nicasio, Principal
~Mr. Tripp, Associate Principal
~Mr. Larson, Assistant Principal
Sharing the Joy!
Congratulations to our Positive Principal Referrals for December...
PBIS - Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
Amazon Wish List...
Thank you to our PTO for helping to fund our PBIS program at Chiddix!!
We aim to recognize all the wonderful achievements of our CJHS students throughout the school year and continue to promote positive behavior throughout our school community!! Please click here for our Amazon Wish List. We ask that you kindly consider purchasing items for our kids to purchase with their Charger money! All items will be directly delivered to our school so all you have to do is order and pay!! Thank you so much for your consideration and generosity!!
Cautions
At the start of this new semester, students have been retaught expectations and understand there are consequences for not following them. As part of our support system, students receive cautions before these consequences are given. This semester, students who receive 4 cautions in any behavior category will receive a team referral in order to reflect on their behavior and problem solve on strategies to be successful moving forward. Upon the 5th caution, students will receive an office referral. As before, upon receive the 2nd caution, communication will be sent home by our teams so that we can partner with you to ensure your student's success at Chiddix!
Bus Expectations
- Bus behavior has the same expectations as the school/classroom.
- Students should be waiting at their bus stop on time.
- Enter and exit the bus only when the bus is fully stopped.
- Choose a seat and sit in it immediately upon entering the bus. Do not stand in the entrance or in the aisle.
- Do not move from one seat to another while on the bus.
- While on the bus and while the bus is in motion, students must stay in their seats with arms and legs out of the aisle and/or windows.
- Please keep voice level low to minimize distractions to the bus driver.
- Reminder the cell phone use should be appropriate. There should be no taking pictures, movies, or recordings while on the bus.
School Dress Code
- Student dress (including accessories) may not advertise, promote, or picture alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, violent behavior, or other inappropriate images.
- Coat and sunglasses may not be worn in the building during the school day.
- Clothing that fails to adequately cover the body will not be permitted.
- Appropriate foot wear must be worn at all times. Slippers and shoes with wheels are prohibited.
If students have any questions regarding acceptability of a particular item of clothing, please see the Associate Principal, Mr. Tripp, before wearing the items to school.
Please note that a student whose dress does not follow these guidelines will be asked to correct the violation before returning to class.
Cell Phones & Earbuds
Silent and Away During the School Day!
Cell phones are to be on silent and not visible. Students will not be permitted to have them at lunch or passing periods. If you need to give a message to your child, please contact the school office and we will gladly deliver it.
Earbuds may be used during class for instruction, however, students should put them away when they are in the hallway or transitioning from classroom to classroom. They are not allowed in the lunchroom.
Locks
Reminders about school procedures...
School Day
Procedures for leaving school early
When possible, students are encouraged to come back to school after medical visits to avoid missing learning.
Reporting Absences
For all absences, a student will be permitted to make up any missed work, including homework and tests. The student is responsible for obtaining assignments from his/her teachers.
Standards Based Grading...
Here is a quick graphic to illustrate what a 4, 3, 2, 1 means. Do not think of it as a 4 = an A. The objective is for all our students to master learning standards and receiving a 3 means they are meeting requirements for that standard. I hope this helps a little to clear things up!!
Have you ordered your yearbook yet??
Hurry!! Only 15 days remain for our special yearbook offer, click here to order yours now!!
Testing season is upon us and our EL students will begin with ACCESS testing...
Join the Bowling Team...
City of Bloomington - Annual Black History Essay Contest
The City of Bloomington hosts its Annual Black History Month Essay Contest for Bloomington resident youth. Essay submissions should speak to the resilience of a person who utilized some of their most valuable assets to rise above obstacles.
Participants are to submit works that honor Black entertainers, artists, writers, justices, activists, leaders and visionaries, etc. Submission Deadline - Feb. 9, 2024.
Enter Contest at www.cityblm.org/essaycontest
Winning essays will go on LIVE on-air with WGLT News and read their essays.
Winners will be notified via email and announced February 24th. Awards and prizes will be distributed the following week.
Prizes & Awards presented to 1st, 2nd & 3rd Place winners in Elementary (Grades 4-6); Middle School (Grades 7-8); and High School (Grades 9-12) categories.
- 1st Place Prize: $150 VISA Gift Card and Award Trophy
- 2nd Place Prize: $100 VISA Gift Card and Award Trophy
- 3rd Place Prize: $50 VISA Gift Card and Award Trophy
Visitors
All visitors to school property are required to check into the Building Principal's office and receive permission to remain on school property. All visitors' log, identifying their name, the date and time of arrival, and the classroom or location they are visiting, show identification, and wear a visitor's badge.
Chiddix Junior High School
Ms. Nicasio, Principal
Mr. Tripp, Associate Principal
Mr. Larson, Assistant Principal
Phone Numbers:
- General Information: (309) 557-4405
- Guidance Office: (309) 557-4850
- Attendance Line: (309) 557-4454
- School Nurse: (309) 557-4687
- Transportation: (309) 557-4287
Email: nicasim@unit5.org
Website: https://www.unit5.org/Domain/25
Location: 300 South Walnut Street, Normal, IL, USA
Phone: 309-557-4405