Good Afternoon!

Each day I choose to be hopeful. It is not always easy but I work really hard at it. Today, I shared a short message with our students and staff that I want to share with all of you. If you have 3 minutes I invite you to watch. Click the picture to the right for the video.

Have a great weekend!

Better Together,

Mike

February has always been a month that needs some special attention. It is a difficult month for many also believe February is a month of opportunity. To that end February will be "Choose Kindness Month" for Jerome. There will be a number of opportunties for students and staff to "Choose Kindness".

I am a big fan of Steve Hartman. He does a segment on CBS called "On the Road". I watch them often but try to limit sharing because it would be every week. The stories he shares always give me hope about people.

At the end of December, he had a 1-hour special called "The Gift: Kindness Goes Viral".

I would highly recommend taking the time to watch. I would also give him a follow on Twitter: @SteveHartmanCBS

Also this week The Today Show showcased a research study by The Ohio State University that was published in The Journal of Positive Psychology (full document). The overall conclusion demonstrated that performing acts of kindness promotes social connection. Instead of the study you can watch the 3 minute video here.

During the month of February I am asking our Jerome community to commit to 28 Days of Kindness, including our "You Are Loved Week" on Feb. 13-16 (National Random Acts of Kindness Week is Feb. 14-20). I will share more details in the coming weeks but I am encouraging our community to come together for each other!

• Below are 3 images inside first floor C-Wing.
• Drop ceiling are being installed in C-Wing Addition

• Window frames continue to be installed and glass for the windows have started to be installed in C-Wing.
• Temporary walls will be installed in A and C to remove large window walls to open corridor connectors in the next week.
  

Six Dublin Jerome Orchestra students had the chance to perform at one of the world's best stages. Emma Li, Megan Li, Ishan Makadia, Keertana Reddimasu, Julia Wesolowski, and Jeffrey Xie performed at Carnegie Hall in New York on Saturday, February 4th as a part of the Honors Performance Series 2023 Program.

We also had some students perform at the OMEA Conference.

The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at Jerome on Friday, March 3, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m in the Aux gym. Sign-up and more information will be during lunch Tuesday the 14th to Thursday the 16th. Please note you must be 16+ to donate.

If you have any questions, email djhsredcrossclub@gmail.com.

Dear Senior Parents:

Your senior is graduating soon. Please consider purchasing a senior ad to celebrate your pride and their accomplishments. It's a great way to give a personalized message for your senior in the yearbook and/or show pictures of your senior throughout the years. Purchase a senior ad today and don't miss out on this great opportunity for your senior.

Sincerely, The Yearbook Staff

Pricing and size of ad can is shown in the image here.

To purchase click here: purchase senior ad-this will take you to the purchasing website.

Just follow the prompts provided.

Any questions, please email Mrs. Carrie McJunkin mcjunkin_carrie@dublinschools.net

Do you know a graduating senior looking for a plan post graduation?

• Working to save money, or taking a few classes at CSCC, or maybe just not finding the right opportunity. We are here to help!
• Bright Futures career jumpstart event to offer, starting at the end of this month! This is a free hiring event series, with personalized support, during 3 school days (with an evening option for interested families).
• It is also open to any DCS alumni! We have over 15 (and counting) carefully vetted local companies with "good jobs" that have committed to hiring and we can take up to 140 more students to participate.

Here are some resources:

1. List of Career Opportunities (more being confirmed)
2. Student Registration Form
   
3. Flier (linked)

• Tickets will go on sale Feb. 17.
• Guests are permitted but will need to complete a Guest Dance Form that will need submitted prior to the dance and requires guest school administrator signature.

Please use the Sign-up Genius below for details.

Upcoming High School SAT Testing

On March 2, Dublin City Schools will administer the SAT School Day assessment to all current juniors. This state-funded assessment is required by the state. All freshmen and sophomores will operate on their normal schedule during this day. Juniors will follow their schedule after they complete the assessment.

Seniors will engage in a variety of opportunities outside the school setting during this day. Seniors will not be required to report to their home high school on March 2. Additional information for seniors can be found here.

The ASVAB, the most widely used multiple aptitude test, assesses a student's ability to learn new skills and is a predictor of success in training and education programs. It includes an interest inventory and other activities and resources designed to help students explore the world of work and gain confidence in making career decisions.

We have the opportunity to conduct the ASVAB testing for all interested 10th, 11th and 12th graders at Jerome High School on February 23rd. Call Mrs. Vaccari in Guidance for more information and how to sign up at 614.718.8275.

The Writing for Publications class will have a short story competition where the winner will publish their work in the yearbook. It will respond to the prompt ¨Beneath The Surface¨ which, depending on personal preference, can be taken figuratively or literally. The word limit is 750-1000 words, it can be any genre, and we will accept entries until March 1st.

Students can submit their work through The Anam website:

Link to Anam Website Yearbook Description and Submission

Thank you,

Writing for Publications class

Yearbooks are available for purchase NOW through April 15.

There will be NO yearbooks available for purchase AFTER April 15.

The sales window is open to purchase a 2023 yearbook. Log into the Dublin Jerome website: Jerome Website click on student resources and select Purchase yearbook.

***For Seniors we encourage the ship to home option. ***

This allows for the yearbook to be mailed to your home directly from the publishing plant rather than coming to Jerome and having to schedule a pick up. Delivery is an option for any yearbook, but highly recommended for seniors.

This unique awards program sponsored by the Dublin Chamber Civic Foundation and Dublin City Schools honors students and staff of Dublin City Schools for their contributions to the Dublin community.

Click here to nominate a student or staff member for the 2023 Community Champion Awards! Deadline to submit your nominations is February 20, 2023.

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ATTENTION SENIORS:

DUBLIN CITY SCHOOLS LOCAL

SCHOLARSHIPS 2023

Local Scholarships are provided by Dublin businesses, families and organizations for Dublin High School Seniors. Scholarship awards vary from $250-$5000. Applications for these scholarships will remain open through SchooLinks until 3:00 pm on March 1st.

For any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Adolph in Guidance at 614.718.8276 or adolph_karen@dublinschools.net.

Please use the links below to access important information for our Senior Class.

• 2022-2023 Senior Event Calendar
• IMPORTANT SENIOR AND GRADUATION INFO 2023
  

We are excited to announce the addition of a sixth school counselor to the Dublin Jerome Guidance team for the 2022-2023 school year!

Please note a change in counselor assignments.

A - Ch: Mrs. Lisa Bauer

Ci - Han: Mrs. Jennifer Rodgers

Hao - Lin: Mr. Tyler Baker

Lip - Pa: Miss Andrea Baylin

Pe - So: Mr. Andy Zweizig

Sp - Z: Mr. Aaron Bauer

Forget the snow, think Spring!! Dublin Spring spirit wear is now open to purchase your gear. These items make great gifts for all those spring games you or someone you know will be attending. Show off your school spirit and support the Jerome PTO.

With the new addition to Dublin Jerome High School, the commemorative brick patio is also getting some additions… your personalized Celtic Brick. The current brick patio was installed in 2014 to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the DJHS as a gift from that year’s senior class. Who knew that less than 10 years later, we would need the current additions to accommodate the incredible growth in our schools? The original patio will be relocated to the front of the school near the new school addition in the summer of 2023. The relocation allows us to add additional bricks to complement the original memorial bricks.

This is your opportunity to purchase a beautiful, engraved brick paver to celebrate and memorialize students, alumni, school team, club, organization, or your favorite teacher in a meaningful and unique way that is forever set in stone.

Fill out the information below to purchase your Celt Brick and then don’t forget to come to see your commemorative brick during the grand opening of the school next fall.

4x8 bricks are $100 and can have up to 4 lines with up to 21 characters per line (Recommended: 3 lines, 18 characters). All proceeds go directly to the PTO to support all students and teachers at Dublin Jerome.

Please join us on social media for the latest up to date information from the PTO

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/1819262148247948

Twitter. https://twitter.com/JeromePto

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/djhspto/

Community Resource Exploration

As part of our K-12 English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum Review process, the district would like to invite the community to explore and provide feedback on the resources we are considering at various levels. This open house event will take place Wednesday, March 1 from 5-7 p.m. at the Emerald Campus Union.

Community Cocoa and Strategic Plan Preview

Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, preview our Strategic Plan and offer your input. All are welcome to attend this open house event, Wednesday, February 22, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Emerald Campus Union. We will even have a fun scavenger hunt for our younger community members.

Nominate a Community Champion/Apply for Scholarship

The deadline to nominate a student or staff member for a Community Champion Award is fast approaching (February 20) Submit a nomination here. The senior scholarship applications are also due on February 20. Apply here.

Calling All Dublin Parents for ‘Citizen U’

Have you heard about Citizen University? Get immersed in an immersive, nine-week course with your City officials. Adults have the option to learn about all aspects of the City, from police to parks, and to explore why local government matters. Apply through March 17!

https://bit.ly/DublinCitizenU

23+ Ways to Honor Black History Month

February is Black History Month, which is a time to celebrate the achievements of Black Americans and reflect on their impact on our collective history and culture. Find dozens of ways to celebrate in Dublin!

https://bit.ly/DublinBHM

If you would like to have better access. to the Jerome Community community calendar please "subscribe" using the link below to add to your phones and in their calendar app.

SUBSCRIBE HERE

Principal: Mr. Mike Aurin

Assistant Principals:

Mrs. Donita Hampton(Last Names A-E)

Mr. Jerry Obney (Last Names F-Lin)

Ms. Ashley Small (Lip-R)

Dr. Bryan Arnold (Last Names S-Z)

Email: Jerome_info@dublinschools.net
Website: https://www.dublinschools.net/Domain/8
Location: 8300 Hyland-Croy Road, Dublin, OH, USA
Phone: 614-873-7377
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dublinjeromehs/
Twitter: @dublinjeromehs