November Eagle News
October 27th, 2022
Jefferson High School's BASIC (Brothers and Sisters in Christ) and FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) will once again be sponsoring a free community Thanksgiving dinner at Jefferson High School. This event will be held on Wednesday, November 23, and will be both dine-in or carry out. We will serve from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. RSVP’s are preferred and can be made by emailing jhsbasic@gmail.com or calling 920-675-1149. Please include your first and last name as well as a contact number when you RSVP.
Also in this issue:
- Blood Drive - November 2
- Christmas Neighbors
- Graduation Information
- Freshmen Focus Groups
- Pupil Services Team Contacts
- Counseling News
- FAFSA information
- College Essay Writing Tips
- Marching Band Recognition
- AFS Students Visit the Middle School
- Why Attendance Matters
- Flu Shot Clinic Dates
- Backpack News
- November Calendar of Events
- JHS Bell Schedules and Year-Long Schedule
The Christmas Neighbors program is 70 years old!
Last year we were able to help over 1,500 children in Jefferson County with the support of our communities and schools. Nearly 600 Jefferson County families benefitted from the Christmas Neighbors program!
What to expect this year:
Families will shop for their children’s toys and will be able to select two (2) new toys per child from the new toy area ($50 value per child) and one (1) additional toy per child from the used toy area. In addition, families may select one (1) blanket and one (1) item per family member from the used housewares and holiday décor area. Each child in the family will also receive a hat, a pair of mittens, a scarf, and a roll of wrapping paper. But distribution doesn’t stop there . . . Families will also receive a box of food complete with canned and dry goods as well as some perishable items (such as ham or turkey).
Application Process:
Volunteers will begin taking phone applications on Monday, October 31, Monday through Friday, between 9 am and 4 pm. Please call 920-674-4499 to apply. When leaving a message, only include your name and contact number. A volunteer will contact you to complete the application. The application deadline is December 5. Residents of Jefferson County seeking to participate can choose from one of two programs: “Toy Give-Away” or “Adopt-a-Family”. Please note, you must be an active participant of a State-funded child welfare program, with a case-worker (such as WIC, etc.), and be the legal guardian of at least one child (infant to 17 years of age) to be considered for acceptance into either program.
Donations Needed:
Donations of new and gently used toys, mittens, scarves, hats, and wrapping paper are needed. Donations can be dropped off at the following locations through December 12: all Premier and Badger Bank locations, Fort Community Credit Union, City-County Credit Union, Tan-A-Latte, Theisens, or Jefferson High School. You may also bring your donations to the activity center at the fairgrounds on Tuesday, December 13.
Those wishing to make a monetary donation may send a check to Christmas Neighbors, Inc., P.O. Box 177, Jefferson, WI 53549 or donate through our website PayPal account at christmasneighbors.org.
¡El programa Christmas Neighbors cumple 70 años!
Qué esperar este año:
Las familias comprarán los juguetes de sus hijos y podrán seleccionar dos (2) juguetes nuevos por niño del área de juguetes nuevos (un valor de $50 por niño) y un (1) juguete adicional por niño del área de juguetes usados. Además, las familias pueden seleccionar una (1) manta y un (1) artículo por miembro de la familia del área de artículos para el hogar usados y decoración navideña. Cada niño de la familia también recibirá un gorro, un par de guantes, una bufanda y un rollo de papel de regalo. Pero la distribución no se detiene allí. . . Las familias también recibirán una caja de alimentos completa con productos enlatados y secos, así como algunos artículos perecederos (como jamón o pavo).
Proceso de solicitud:
Los voluntarios comenzarán a recibir solicitudes telefónicas el lunes 31 de octubre, de lunes a viernes, entre las 9 am y las 4 pm. Por favor llame al 920-674-4499 para aplicar. Cuando deje un mensaje, solo incluya su nombre y número de contacto. Un voluntario se comunicará con usted para completar la solicitud. La fecha límite para presentar la solicitud es el 5 de diciembre. Los residentes del condado de Jefferson que deseen participar pueden elegir entre uno de dos programas: "Regalo de juguetes" o "Adopción de una familia". Tenga en cuenta que debe ser un participante activo en un programa de bienestar infantil financiado por el estado, con un asistente social (como WIC, etc.) y ser el tutor legal de al menos un niño (bebé hasta 17 años de edad) para ser considerado para la aceptación en cualquiera de los programas.
Donaciones necesarias:
Se necesitan donaciones de juguetes, guantes, bufandas, sombreros y papel de regalo nuevos y usados. Las donaciones se pueden dejar en los siguientes lugares hasta el 12 de diciembre: todas las ubicaciones de Premier y Badger Bank, Fort Community Credit Union, City-County Credit Union, Tan-A-Latte, Theisens o Jefferson High School. También puede traer sus donaciones al centro de actividades en el recinto ferial el martes 13 de diciembre.
Aquellos que deseen hacer una donación monetaria pueden enviar un cheque a Christmas Neighbors, Inc., P.O. Box 177, Jefferson, WI 53549 o haga una donación a través de nuestra cuenta de PayPal en el sitio web christmasneighbors.org.
TO ALL PROSPECTIVE 2023 JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PARTICIPANTS
Welcome to your final year with the School District of Jefferson! We hope you have received an invaluable education that prepares you to achieve your dreams. At the end of this school year, the community and your families will come together to celebrate your achievements through high school graduation. We need to begin preparing now because graduation day will be here before you know it.
Any eligible student participating in Jefferson High School graduation must have an appropriate cap and gown (maroon for all). In addition to caps and gowns, some students may also wish to order announcements, invitations, and assorted senior material. All prospective graduates are required to be in attendance for the presentation from our Jostens representative, Chad Kilton, during homeroom on Wednesday, November 16. He will go over the process for ordering these materials, as well as how to fit graduation gowns. You will also receive a packet with ordering information and an order form.
Orders will be collected during both lunch periods on Tuesday, November 22nd. A down payment (or full payment, depending on the order size) is expected with the order. Failure to order and provide payment may result in an increase in pricing or even potentially an inability to participate in commencement. Graduation materials are typically distributed toward the end of March.
If you have any questions you can contact the main office or Chad Kilton at chad.kilton@jostens.com.
COUNSELING NEWS
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ACT
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Parent Powerschool Access
Parents can check their student’s grades and attendance directly via the PowerSchool parent portal. Can’t remember your password? Please contact Mrs. Dwyer and she can reset your parent password.
Reminder For All Students
Please remember to check the Schoology “Class of” courses OFTEN! These courses are updated daily/weekly.
What is SEL?
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process of understanding and managing emotions, goals, empathy, relationships, and decisions.