The LEGEND Scroll
Week of April 14 - 21, 2019
Learning for Empowerment, Growth, Equity and the Needs of our Diverse School
Our Vision:
“Empowering every student, every day”
Our Mission:
It is the mission of Waggoner Road Junior High School to create a positive, safe, and equitable environment that addresses the unique needs of our students and empowers them to take ownership of their academic and personal growth in order to become informed and compassionate global citizens.
Ohio State Assessments: We need your help!!!
WRJH students will be taking the Ohio State Assessments (AIR Assessments) beginning Tuesday, April 16th. The tests will run from the start of the school day until 12:00 p.m. each day of testing except for April 30th, which will run until 1:00 p.m. Please make note of the following dates when considering scheduling for appointments.
- April 16th and 17th -- English Language Arts (Grades 6 - 8)
- April 24th and 25th -- Mathematics (Grades 6 - 8)
- April 30th -- Science (Grade 8)
We need your help in making sure that our students are prepared for testing and conduct themselves appropriately in the testing environment. Please speak with your child about the following testing-day standards:
- Getting a good night's sleep the day before testing.
- Eating a nutritious breakfast the day of testing. Breakfast is served daily in our cafeteria from 9:05 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
- Leaving a cell phones, smart watches and other non-school devices at home or secured in their locker during each testing session. If your students has a phone or device during the testing session, his/her test could be invalidated.
- Remaining quiet during the entire testing session. Student who are disruptive to the testing environment may be removed from school.
- If your student has earbuds and/or an *approved calculator, please encourage him or her to bring them to school on testing days.
- Showing up to school on time and prepared to work!
*Math teachers will review with students the types of calculators that may be used on testing day.
Thank you for your continued support!!!
Title I Parent Survey
Hello WRJH Families!!
As you may know, Waggoner Road JH is a Title I funded school. This means that WRJH receives supplemental federal Title I funds to assist in meeting students' educational goals.
We have implemented some new Title I programming this year and would like your feedback to assist us with planning for next school year. Please take a few minutes to complete the attached Title I Parent Survey below. If you have any questions, please contact the Main Office at 614-501-5700.
Open Enrollment Deadline -- April 15th!
This includes enrollment for new resident students (all grades), Open Enrollment students, and applications for Intra-district Transfers and all KG-8 STEM Schools of Choice.
All completed new resident enrollment will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 8am on March 19, 2019. This includes Kindergarten enrollment and all STEM Schools of Choice and Intra-District applications.
Open Enrollment applications will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis beginning March 19, 2019, at the Welcome Center. They will be due no later than April 15, 2019.
New Intra-District and STEM Schools of Choice applications will be due by May 17, 2019.
Renewal applications for those already participating in Open Enrollment or Intra-District transfers will be emailed/mailed home from the Welcome Center this week and are due back by April 15, 2019.
If you have any questions about enrollment, please contact the Welcome Center by email, if possible, at tkaminski@reyn.org or 614-501-1033 .
No School on Friday, April 19th and Monday, April 22nd!!
WRJH STEAM Night -- May 2nd!!
We will be holding a family STEAM night here at WRJH on Thursday, May 2nd from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm! This event will consist of some fun activities revolving around Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. There will be food trucks, raffles, an art auction and more!!! All of the proceeds collected that night will go to a charity titled No Kids Fight Cancer Alone (NC4K).
Activities that will be taking place this night will consist of:
- WRJH Design students- Some of our current Design students will be teaching families how to design and print things using our 3-D printers and vinyl and laser cutters!
- Student art auction- All of our students will have an opportunity to show off their artistic ability and then entered in the art auction (all proceeds will go to NC4K)
- Robotics team demo- Our high school robotics team will be here for an interactive demonstration and information about what their team does
- The Works- The Works organization which is similar to COSI will be here with an interactive demonstration about Electricity and Magnetism. (There will be three different sessions which will consist of the first 30 people interested in joining each session)
- Community partner- We will have an interactive plumbing activity where you can get involved using PVC piping and water!
- Kids Carnival- There will be a mini carnival for children 4th grade and younger and prizes on hand!
Stay the Course!!
Wow! 4th quarter is here and we are rounding third base. It is important that we continue to remain focused on academics. We have some exciting events planned and we are encouraging students to continue to show desired behaviors and expectations.
Students Not Attending the Washington D.C. trip:
Have you ever wondered how social and civic groups led to the attainment of group and/or individual goals? Does this sound like a Studies question? It is! You will figure this answer out while seeing the Avengers Endgame!
Ever been to an Escape Room or played the game of Clue? Wondered what it’s like to sit in on a City Council Meeting? You will have the opportunity to visit Reynoldsburg City Hall and experience different aspects of what is like to run a city effectively and efficiently.
Do you remember kinetic, potential and mechanical energy discussions in Science class? Do you remember measuring distance and speed? Are you ready to apply this knowledge while bowling and playing games? Get ready to show what you know at Rule 3.
School expectations still apply. Permission slips will come home soon.
Awards Ceremony -- Save the Date!!
Distinguished Scholar, Honor Roll, Merit Roll and Perfect Attendance Awards ceremony will be May 16. More information to come.
7th GRADE TEAMS
8TH GRADE TEAMS
UPCOMING EVENTS. . .
Ohio State Assessment (AIR Test) ELA Part 1
Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019, 09:30 AM
WRJH
Ohio State Assessment (AIR Test) -- ELA Part 2
Wednesday, Apr 17, 2019, 09:30 AM
WRJH
NO School -- Friday, April 19th and Monday April 22nd!!!
Friday, Apr 12, 2019, 09:00 PM
Reynoldsburg City Schools
Ohio State Assessment (AIR test) -- Math Part 1
Wednesday, Apr 24, 2019, 09:30 AM
WRJH
Ohio State Assessment (AIR Test) -- Math Part 2
Thursday, Apr 25, 2019, 09:30 AM
WRJH
D.C. Parent Meeting -- Mandatory!
Thursday, Apr 25, 2019, 07:00 PM
Waggoner Road Junior High, Waggoner Road, Reynoldsburg, OH, USA
Ohio State Assessment (AIR Test) -- Science Parts 1 and 2
Tuesday, Apr 30, 2019, 09:30 AM
WRJH
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. . .
Healthy Relationships and Dating Violence
Social Media & Cell Phones: What RCS Parents Need to Know
Outside Deliveries
THANK YOU!!!! WRJH PTO's Caring Closet
A HUGE thank you to our students, families, staff and community who donated to the WRJH PTO Caring Closet…we are overwhelmed from the support from each and every one of you who donated from our requested items list! The Caring Closet has been up and running for the last two weeks and so many of our students have been able to shop for their self and their family for items that they need. It has truly been a positive experience for everyone and we have YOU to thank!!
The WRJH Caring Closet is sponsored by PTO and contains hygiene products for students in need. Students are able to confidentially pick items that they need. Our hope is that it will ultimately help with the student’s learning, improve their self-esteem and allow families to feel a small financial burden to be lifted.
Every child should have access to the basic needs of life so that they can focus on their education. At WRJH, 51% of our students are on free or reduced lunch. This means that over half of our study body may struggle to overcome many of the things taken for granted by others such as access to hygiene products, clothing, school supplies or other simple necessities. As a community, if we can assist those who are struggling to keep their focus on education, we will not only be improving the individual lives we touch, we will also be improving our overall community.
We are continuing to accept donations. The following is a list of items that you can contribute to the Caring Closet if you are interested. Items can be dropped off in the WRJH front office. We ask that all items be unopened, full-sized products. If you have questions, please email amber.knight@reyn.org.
Items Requested:
-Shampoo/Conditioner
-Body Wash/Soap
-Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
-Deodorant
-Face Wash
-Lotion
-Chapstick
-Feminine Products
-NO RAZORS OR RAZORBLADES
Attendance Policies/Information
In compliance with the Ohio General Assembly and House Bill 410, absences are no longer counted as how many days missed, but by how many hours of school missed. Therefore, if a student misses 38 or more hours within a given month, or 65 or more hours within the year, excused or unexcused, we are required to send a letter to notify you of the hours missed. Our notification is not a judgment on the reason for the absence, simply the application of the law. Our team – including your child’s teachers, social worker and building administrators – is here to partner with you on your child’s educational journey.
Please remember that you must report school absences for EACH DAY that your child is absent by contacting Mrs. Bobbi Butler at bbutler@reyn.org or calling 614-501-5700.
For more information, download the documentation below.