Moose Minutes
October 2022
Principal Post
Hello PJMS Families,
We’re nearing the end of September and with the calendar turning towards October, that means the end of the 1st quarter of the school year. It’s going by very quickly, but it’s always a good reminder that the end of 1st quarter is Friday, October 14th. You can always check on your student's progress by checking your ParentVue or having your child show you through their StudentVue links.
With the start of 2nd quarter that also means that 6th grade students will be going into PE classes while the 7th grade students will be in Health class for 2nd quarter.
We had a great Cross Country season that just finished up – Congrats to all the runners for participating this year. We’re very proud of your efforts! Basketball and cheerleading are just getting started, so we encourage any students interested in participating to sign up (remember to register in the Planet HS program as well as the student will need a current physical on file).
There are lots of things going on at PJMD from regular school classes/learning to afterschool clubs and athletics. Being involved is a great way to met friends, have fun and improve skills.
As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office at (907)761-4300.
Thank you and GO MOOSE!
Brad Allen
Principal – PJMS
Important Dates
10/5 - Battle of the Books starts
10/6 - Make-up Day for School Pictures and Big 8 picture
10/15 - End of 1st Quarter
10/17-10/21 - National School Bus Safety Week & School Bus Driver Appreciation
10/20 - Great Alaska Shakeout
10/23-10/31 - Red Ribbon Week
10/26 - Fall Sports Pictures
10/31 - Parent-Teacher Conferences (No School for Students)
10/31 - Halloween
October is:
• National Bullying Prevention Month
• Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Activities
Clubs
Sketch Club - Tuesdays
Zero Bullying Alliance - 1st and 3rd Tuesdays after school and 2nd and 4th Thursdays during 4Cs
Battle of the Books - Wednesdays
D & D Club - Wednesdays
Anime Club - Wednesdays
Chess Club - Wednesdays
Weightlifting Club - Wednesdays
Gaming Club - Thursdays
Marksmanship - Thursdays
Speech and Debate Club - Every other Thursday (might be changing day of week due to conflict)
Star Wars Club - Fridays
All clubs cost $20 each. Permission forms are available in the office and are needed for each club.
Sports
7th and 8th Grade:
10/4 - PJMS @ Teeland
10/6 - CMS @ PJMS
10/11 - WMS @ PJMS
10/14 - HMS @ PJMS
10/18 - PJMS @ CMS
10/20 - PJMS @ ACS
10/21 - RJS @ PJMS
10/25 - PJMS @ PJMS
10/28 - ACS @ PJMS
11/2 - TMS @ PJMS
11/17 -11/19 TOURNAMENT @ CMS
Boys C Team:
10/11 - @ TMS
10/20 - @ PJMS
10/26 - @ RJS
11/10-11/12 TOURNAMENT @ PJMS
Cheerleading -
Cheering will be at all home games
10/22 State cheer @ CMS
Pull Through
- Please do not leave your vehicle unattended in the parent drop off.
- Please pull forward as far as you can for the safety of our students and staff and to allow our busses to get through for sports.
If you need to come into the building, please park in the parking lot and then come in.
Box Tops for Education - PJMS
Signing up is easy!
1. Download the Box Tops for Education App.
2. Choose a log in method.
3. Choose PJMS as the school to support.
4. Fill out some basic info about yourself to create your account.
5. Enter referral code: WZ2K45EL
6. Shop!
7. Scan your receipt!
8. Start earning cash for PJMS!
PSAT at PJMS
Wednesday, November 30th
The benefits of taking the PSAT:
1. The test familiarizes you with the test questions and format of the SAT.
2. You'll get a "dress rehearsal" for test day (This is a timed test, and we don't have many opportunities to practice timed tests.)
3. Your results can guide your test prep.
4. Your score can indicate future SAT performance.
5. Doing well on the PSAT can give you a confidence boost for high school and the future.
Student Chromebooks
On the front of each Chromebook is a QR Code that can be scanned for resources relating to the device.
Students may decorate their Chromebook CASE ONLY! The cases should remain on the Chromebook AT ALL TIMES.
More information will be forthcoming regarding lost or damaged Chromebook charges.
School wide Fundraiser September 26 - October 14th
When ordering please put in your name and reference the student's name that you are ordering from:
- When you send in money, make sure your student's name and teacher info are on the papers, then either you or your student needs to turn in the money to the office, so we can make sure the order gets to the proper place
- After all the money is turned in and the Fundraiser has closed (October 14th), the 4c’s 1st 3 classes that have raised the most money will get a Pizza and Ice cream party!
- Talk it up to help keep the fundraiser alive and not forgotten about.
The money that we get from these fundraisers helps pay for the end-of-the-year party, snacks for afterschool activities, extra needs in the classrooms, headphones, class supplies, calculators, etc.….
Thank you for all your help with this fundraiser, I know we can beat last year's $4026.00!!! The fundraiser’s last day is October 14th. Products get delivered to the school approximately 2-3 weeks later. If you choose Home delivery, it will be at your home sooner. Free delivery for orders over $75.00.
“All Participating students will be entered to win! 3 Prizes Awarded for Beats Headphones!”
The School Code is PALM22
Lost and Found
Health Warning: Fentanyl
NEW PJMS Policy: Personal Electronic Devices in the Classroom
Personal electronic devices (PEDs) can be a distraction to the learning environment and a detriment to learning. For this reason, the PJMS policy is “off and away during the school day.” Students are expected to have their electronics turned off and put away from 7:45-2:30 except during lunchtime when use is allowed. Students may also be allowed to use their device for educational purposes in classrooms with specific permission from a teacher.
- When using devices, no photos or recordings of other people are allowed.
- PJMS staff may confiscate any device that is used in violation of this policy, or if it becomes disruptive during times when use is allowed.
- If a device is confiscated, it will be turned in to the front office and the following consequences will occur.
- First and second offense, an email will be sent to parents.
- Third and fourth offense, the student will receive an ROC referral.
- For the first through fourth offense, the student may pick up their phone at the end of the day from the front office.
- Fifth offense, the device will be turned in to the front office and the student will receive an office referral to see an administrator who will contact parents to discuss the infraction and future consequences.
- Parents may be required to pick up the device following an office referral.
- PJMS is not responsible for items lost or stolen at school.
Parents and guardians, we ask that you help us in enforcing this PED policy by not calling or texting your child during school hours. If it is a true emergency, please call the front office at (907)761-4300 and speak with a staff member. We will get a message to your child at an appropriate time to help pass that information along to them instead of them being encouraged to break this policy and potentially cause an interruption and disturbance to the educational setting.
THANK YOU!
Title 1 Information
Student Pick-up During the School Day
Mondays
A Lunch: 10:39 – 11:14 am
B Lunch: 11:28 – 12:03 pm
Tuesdays-Fridays
A Lunch: 10:40 – 11:15 am
B Lunch: 11:33 – 12:08 pm
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Live Homework Help Access
Have you ever felt like you needed to help your student with homework but didn't know how? Here is a FREE resource to all Alaska students and families that gives access to live tutors to help in ALL subjects!
Contact Mrs. Roberts if you need more help with accessing this FREE resource!
FRED MEYER COMMUNITY REWARDS
Palmer Junior Middle School is part of the Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program.
To Use the Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program:
Simply visit https://www.fredmeyer.com. Once logged into your Fred Meyer account you can search for Palmer Junior Middle School either by name or BJ629 and then click Enroll. New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card.
*Customers must have a registered Fred Meyer rewards card account to link to your organization.
*If a member does not yet have a Fred Meyer rewards card, please know they are available at the customer service desk at any Fred Meyers.
Contact Information
Email: pjm@matsuk12.us
Website: https://www.matsuk12.us/pjm
Location: 1159 South Chugach Street, Palmer, AK, USA
Phone: 907-761-4300
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PJMSMOOSE