From the Helm
Keeping the Crew up to Date! Volume 2 Issue 4 - 9/11/22
Greetings Clipper Nation!
The Clipper crew and students had a great first week back to school. It was good to have students back in the building. I thought the students did a great job getting through the hallways, used their cell phones, and did well with their hats and hoods. Moving forward, please encourage your student to make sure their bellies are not showing. Students with bellies showing will be encouraged to change or modify their attire to comply with the dress code. If a student is none compliant, they will complete their classwork in an alternative setting.
The last day to request a schedule change is September 15th. To request a schedule change see the directions below.
Starting September 6th through the 16th, students will be participating in the i-Ready Diagnostic during their English class and the Map Growth test during their math class. For more information, see the letter attached to the email portion of the message.
As part of the Clipper Nation, our school is committed to giving back to the community. One of the ways we are giving back is through our Food and Clothing pantry. If you ever find yourself in need, please reach out to us. Information about our pantry and how it reach out is highlighted below. #ClipperNation
Please update and return the Student Data sheets so we can reach out if needed - Back to information: https://www.smore.com/t9apn
Principal Savage
Guidance & Administration
In order to better assist our families we are pairing up our guidance counselors and administration for the 2022-2023 school year.
9th grade
Kathy Klaverweiden & Sarah Harmon
kklaverw@wcboe.org & seharmon@wcboe.org
10th –12th grade (A-D)
Krista Baker & Greg Lasinski
krbrown@wcboe.org & glasinski@wcboe.org
10th-12th grade (E-J)
Jelisa Payton & Devin Smith
jpayton@wcboe.org & devsmith@wcboe.org
10th-12th grade (K-Q)
Jesse Serig & Alison Dunn
jserig@wcboe.org & adunn@wcboe.org
10th-12th grade (R-Z )
Lydia Rosa & Brent Lewis
PSAT Information
JMB will be administering the PSAT/NMSQT on October 12th. All 10th graders are automatically signed up to take the test. Any 9th or 11th grade students who want to take the test need to make the $18 payment on my payments plus no later than September 12th. For additional information, please contact Christine Cook, our school testing coordinator.
11th GRADE STUDENTS!!
There is FREE college money available through the National Merit Scholarship Program. Over 7,000 scholarships are awarded annually to qualified students. Qualification can also be beneficial in the college admissions process. You MUST take the PSAT to qualify.
Handle with Care
If your family is experiencing difficulties at home, we would like to provide additional support at school. We understand that you are not always able to share details and that’s okay. If your child is coming to school after a difficult night, morning or weekend, please email one of our social workers; Laura Bradford at lbradfor@wcboe.org, or Jannia Mitchell at jmitchell@wcboe.org. Please put “Handle with Care” in the subject line and your child’s name in the message. Nothing else will be said or asked. This will let us know that your child may need extra time, patience or help during the day.
JMB Family Food Pantry
If your family is need of additional food, we are here to help. We have a food pantry right here in JMB. Simply scan the QR code on this document and fill out the attached form. A staff member will be in contact as soon as possible to assist you.
College Information Night
If you are a high school student or parent and would like to learn more about the college admissions process, using Naviance and FAFSA & Financial Aid, please plan to join us for the College Information Night that will be held on Zoom on Wednesday, September 14th at 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
The following information will be provided:
6:45 - 7:30 p.m.: The College Admissions Process & the College Essay presented by the University of Maryland, College Park Admissions
7:30 - 7:45 p.m.: Naviance & the College Admission Process presented by Ms. Krista Riggin, Guidance Counselor, JMB
7:45 - 8:30 p.m.: Financial Aid, FAFSA & Scholarships presented by Salisbury University Office of Financial Aid
To participate in the College Information Night, please use the following Zoom meeting link:
https://wcboe-org.zoom.us/j/87895034092?pwd=YllsSk5qNk5nVjBJRkN1bG96ZVVMQT09
Meeting ID: 878 9503 4092
Passcode: 274381
Si eres un estudiante de preparatoria o padre de un estudiante de preparatoria y deseas obtener más información sobre el proceso de admisión a la universidad, utilizando Naviance y FAFSA y Ayuda Financiera, planee unirse a nosotros para la Noche de Información Universitaria que se llevará a cabo en Zoom el miércoles 14 de septiembre. a las 6:30 – 8:30 p. m.
Se proporcionará la siguiente información:
6:45 - 7:30 p. m.: El proceso de admisión a la universidad y el ensayo universitario presentado por la Universidad de Maryland, Admisiones de College Park
7:30 - 7:45 p. m.: Naviance y el proceso de admisión a la universidad presentado por la Sra. Krista Riggin, consejera académica de JMB
7:45 - 8:30 p. m.: Ayuda financiera, FAFSA y becas presentado por la Oficina de ayuda financiera de la Universidad de Salisbury
Para participar en la Noche de información universitaria, utilice el siguiente enlace de reunión de Zoom:
https://wcboe-org.zoom.us/j/87895034092?pwd=YllsSk5qNk5nVjBJRkN1bG96ZVVMQT09
Meeting ID: 878 9503 4092
Passcode: 274381
Si ou se yon elèv lekòl segondè oswa paran epi ou ta renmen aprann plis sou pwosesis admisyon nan kolèj, lè w sèvi ak Naviance ak FAFSA & Èd Finansye, tanpri planifye pou w vin jwenn nou pou Sware Enfòmasyon sou Kolèj la ki pral fèt sou Zoom Mèkredi 14 septanm. nan 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Y ap bay enfòmasyon sa yo:
6:45 - 7:30 p.m.: Pwosesis admisyon nan kolèj ak redaksyon kolèj prezante pa University of Maryland, College Park Admissions
7:30 - 7:45 p.m.: Madam Krista Riggin, konseye pedagojik, JMB prezante Naviance & Pwosesis admisyon nan kolèj.
7:45 - 8:30 p.m.: Èd Finansye, FAFSA ak Bousdetid ki prezante pa Biwo Èd Finansye Salisbury University
Pou patisipe nan Sware Enfòmasyon sou Kolèj la, tanpri itilize lyen reyinyon Zoom sa a:
https://wcboe-org.zoom.us/j/87895034092?pwd=YllsSk5qNk5nVjBJRkN1bG96ZVVMQT09
Meeting ID: 878 9503 4092
Passcode: 274381
Weekly Bulleting
Monday, September 12th
Deadline for 9th and 11th grade to register and pay for Oct. 12th PSAT
JV & V Volleyball vs. Easton (Home) 4pm
Tuesday, September 13th
Bryant College Representative (Sign up in Naviance to attend) 10:30am
Drama Club Interest Meeting (Media) 2:45 – 3:30pm
Band: Color guard and wind sectional (Music wing, Main St., E Wing Parking Lot) 6-8:30pm
Varsity Golf @ River Run Golf Club 3:30pm Dismiss 12:45pm
Varsity Field Hockey vs. Kent County (Home) 4pm
Boys V Soccer vs. Washington (Away) 6pm
Wednesday, September 14th
GSA Meeting (A109) 3-4pm
Band and Guard rehearsal (Music wing, Main St., E Wing Parking Lot) 6-8:30pm
Cross Country @ Stephen Decatur 4pm Dismiss 1:45pm
JV & V Volleyball vs. Pocomoke (Home) 4pm
Girls Soccer vs. Stephen Decatur (Away) 5:30pm
WCBOE Parent U - College Information Night Zoom Meeting 6:30 **students have link in their Google Classroom
Thursday, September 15th
Band: Percussion sectional (Music wing, Main St., E Wing Parking Lot) 6-8:30pm
Varsity Golf @ Nutters Crossing 3:30pm Dismiss 1:15pm
JV Golf @ Glen Riddle 3:30pm Dismiss 1pm
Boys V Soccer vs. Crisfield (Home) 4pm
V & JV Field Hockey vs. Easton (Away) 4pm dismiss 1:15pm
JV Football vs. Cambridge South Dorchester (Away) dismiss 2pm
Friday, September 16th
Cabrini College Representative (Sign up in Naviance to attend) 9:30am
Varsity Football Vs. Cambridge South Dorchester (Home-County Stadium) 6pm
Band and Guard report to stadium at 5:
Saturday, September 17th
Band Competition, Location TBD 12 – 8pm
Upcoming Dates to Keep in Mind
Monday, September 19th
School Pictures by Lifetouch
Drama Auditions begin (19th-21st)
Wednesday, September 21st
First Senior Class Parent Meeting
Thursday, September 22nd
Food Pantry Distribution
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
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/