From the Helm
Keeping the Crew up to Date! Volume 2 Issue 18 - 1/15/23
Greetings Clipper Nation!
This week students currently enrolled in Algebra 1, English 10, who were absent last week and missed a testing session, will complete make-up Maryland Comprehensive Assessments this week. Some students will also be taking the Biology and Government assessments. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the assistant principal, Ms. Dunn (adunn@wcboe.org).
Keeping our students and staff safe is our top priority at Wicomico County Public Schools. We continuously strive to provide innovative tools and training to keep our school buildings as safe as possible. So you are aware: The installation of Emergency Response Shields in our school hallways has recently been completed. An Emergency Response Shield is portable protective armor that hangs on the wall to be available if needed, much like a fire extinguisher. We thank Hardwire LLC of Pocomoke City for securing a federal grant so that all Lower Shore public schools, including ours, could receive and install Emergency Response Shields throughout their school at no cost to the school or school system. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact the school office.
Thank you to the parents who joined me this week for the Parent Advisory session. These advisory sessions happen each quarter, and parents share with me concerns, ask questions and celebrate the good. Please let me know if you are interested in serving on the Parent Advisory in the future. csavage@wcboe.org
I want to start a community advisor allowing JMB to collaborate with local community groups and businesses. If you lead a local group or are a business leader and would be interested in meeting with me, please let me know. csavage@wcboe.org
Just a reminder that schools are closed tomorrow to honor and remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Principal Savage
Attendance Reminders
- Student who have travel in the morning need to sing in in the front office before entering building so they are not marked absent.
- As we are nearing the end of the 2nd term, please check attendance. If students have 5 more unexcused absences, they will have to take part in attendance recovery to earn back grades.
When you know your student will be late for school, please send them with a note so we can work to excuse their lateness.
Guidance Reminders
- Check/monitor grades as we approach the end of the semester.
- Evening High School paperwork is being sent home to students at risk of failing classes required for graduation.
- Scholarship day is 1-26.
- ASVAB scheduled for March 10th, students can take the test multiple times if the would like to try to improve their score.
Weekly Bulletin
Monday, January 16th
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – School and Office are CLOSED
Tuesday, January 17th
Science National Honor Society meeting (G206) 2:50pm
Band Tutoring (A146) 3-4pm
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. Stephen Decatur (Home-DSN game) 4:30 & 6pm
Wednesday, January 18th
Leo’s selling Lions Club discount cards through 2/8 *See a Leo member or Mrs. Langan.
Coast Guard recruiters (outside CLGA) during all lunch shifts
STEP UP after school program 3-4:30pm
Step team (CLGA) 3-5pm
Art Club (A120) 2:45 – 4:15pm
GSA (A109) 3-4pm
Band Tutoring (A146) 3-4pm
Indoor Track @ Worcester County Rec 2pm dismiss 12:30pm
Unified Strength & Conditioning Meet (Home) 3:45pm
Girls JV & V Basketball vs. Stephen Decatur(Away) 4:30 & 6pm
Wrestling vs. Kent County(Away) 5pm dismiss 1:45pm
Food Pantry Pick up 12:30 – 2pm (Ewing doors) all are welcome
Chipotle Fundraiser for NHS * See flyer or use code D47YGQ2 for online orders
Class of 2024 parent meeting (CLGA) 6pm
Thursday, January 19th
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
Band Tutoring (A146) 3-4pm
Softball Strength & Conditioning 3-4:30pm *Must have physical and FormReLeaf
Girls V Basketball vs. Mardela (Away) 4:30
Boys V Basketball vs. Mardela (Away) 6pm
Friday, January 20th
Wrestling @ Easton High School HS 4pm dismiss 1:15pm
**Quarter Auction 6pm (doors open at 5pm) **more info below
Upcoming Dates to Keep in Mind
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
Class of 2023
Cap & Gown Orders
Seniors - Don’t forget to order your Cap and Gown.
Price was $49.95 + tax but has now increased.
*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!
Senior Parent Meeting for January TBD (Ms. Feeney needs to adjust the date.)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_q2zuo3jLngt6O5o1M1W6w7i1BYhMhlZx1QsfW5fOqk/edit
Future Meetings
Feb 15th, 2023
Mar 15th, 2023
April 19th, 2023- last one!
Wednesday, Jan 18, 2023, 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/