Jasper Middle School
Weekly Parent Newsletter
This Week at JMS
Monday, Sept. 5
Labor Day - No School
Tuesday, Sept. 6
Breakfast - Whole Grain Mini Waffles w/ Syrup, Fruit, 100% Juice, Milk
Lunch - Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo, Breadstick, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
5:00PM Cross Country @ Pike Central
6:00PM 7th Grade Boys Soccer @ Vincennes Clark
6:00PM 8th Grade Girls Soccer vs South Spencer
6:30PM 7th Grade Volleyball @ Heritage Hills
6:30PM 8th Grade Volleyball @ Heritage Hills
7:30PM 8th Grade Boys Soccer vs South Spencer
7:30PM 7th Grade Girls Soccer @ Vincennes Clark
Wednesday, Sept. 7
Breakfast - Whole Grain Scone, Yogurt, Fruit, 100% Juice, Milk
Lunch - Hot Dog on Bun, RF Doritos, Roasted Maple Sweet Potatoes, Fruit & Veggie Bar, SideKick, Milk
Thursday, Sept. 8
Breakfast - Whole Grain Biscuit & Gravy, Sausage Link, Fruit, 100% Juice, Milk
Lunch - Pulled Pork Burrito Bowl, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk
3:00PM Study Tables at JMS begins (See below)
6:00PM 7th Grade Football @ Castle North
6:00PM 7th Grade Volleyball vs Dubois
6:00PM 8th Grade Volleyball vs Dubois
6:30PM 8th Grade Football vs Evansville Bosse
Friday, Sept. 9
Breakfast - Whole Grain Bagel w/ Cream Cheese, Fruit, 100% Juice, Milk
Lunch - Mini Corndogs, Green Beans, Fruit & Veggie Bar, Milk, Cookie
Upcoming Important Dates
Sept. 28,2022 Parent Teacher Conferences (JMS will be using this evening for Professional Dev)
Oct. 5, 2022 Parent Teacher Conferences (More information to follow)
Oct. 7, 2022 End of 1st Quarter
Oct. 7, 2022 School Flu Clinic
Oct. 17-21, 2022 Fall Break - No School
Nov. 23-25, 2022 Thanksgiving Break - No School
Dec. 21, 2022 End of 2nd Quarter and 1st Semester
Jan. 5, 2023 School Resumes
Jan. 16, 2023 Professional Development - No School
Feb. 20, 2023 Snow Make-Up Day - No School
Mar. 10, 2023 End of 3rd Quarter
Mar.20-24, 2023 Spring break - No School
April 5, 2023 8th Grade Dubois County Career Cruise (@JHS)
Apr. 7, 2023 Good Friday - No School
Apr. 10, 2023 Snow Make-up Day - No School
May 25, 2023 8th Grade Achievement Night
May 26, 2023 End of 4th Quarter and 2nd SemesterOffice Information
From the Asst. Principal
No one disputes the fact that teens today struggle in ways that most of the adults of today do not understand. Growing up in the ‘80’s and 90’s, the at-risk behaviors were all external factors such as drinking, smoking, drugs, and teenage pregnancy. The numbers in every one of those categories have dropped tremendously. However, today’s teens face far different issues.
Though there are many arguments about the causes, depression and anxiety are gripping our children at an unprecedented rate. This struggle is only exacerbated with the use of social media. The data clearly shows that the more our kids use social media, the poorer our children fair with mental health and well-being.
While there are a few benefits, if we as parents are going to allow our teens access, we must be diligently monitoring the usage. As we see at JMS often, there is just too much access to each other for many of these young people, and disagreements quickly become nasty or students become targeted.
If you would like help understanding how to monitor your child’s usage or feel like your child is being targeted online, please do not hesitate to stop in, call, or email us.
From the JMS Nurse
8th Grade Washington DC Trip and Fundraiser
McDonald's Outstanding Educator Award
Now through September 16th, we’re excited to accept nominations for the third-annual McDonald’s Outstanding Educator Awards. To nominate, simply submit your educator’s information through the below link! Coworkers, parents, family members, community members, and friends are invited to nominate outstanding educators!
SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATION HERE: www.surveymonkey.com/r/McDEducator2022
Two tiers of prizes will be awarded to outstanding educators in local communities:
50 Outstanding Educators will each receive:
- $100 to use toward their classroom
- Best Teacher Ever coffee mug
- Outstanding Educator Certificate
- McDonald’s vouchers to “teach it forward” to parents with outstanding students throughout the year
5 Outstanding Educators will each receive:
- $1,000 to use toward their classroom
- Best Teacher Ever coffee mug
- Outstanding Educator Certificate
- McDonald’s vouchers to “teach it forward” to parents with outstanding students throughout the year
Our community educators make a big difference in the lives of our children, and we are grateful for each and every one of them and invite you to help recognize their efforts alongside McDonald’s!
What are Study Tables @ JMS?
These are supported work sessions hosted after school in the JMS Library on Mondays and Thursdays. The library remains open from 3:00 to 4:15 pm to students wanting to use the space for academic reasons/purposes...with two teachers available for any help that may be needed!
Why does JMS host these sessions?
This after-school opportunity is designed to provide a positive & productive place for Jasper Middle School students to:
-complete homework assignments and class projects
-study for upcoming tests or quizzes in any class
-devote time to AR reading goals for ELA
-complete assigned lessons online
-make up missing/late classwork
-improve time management and study skills
The Semester 1 work sessions in the library will be monitored and managed by JMS staff members: Ms. Young and Mrs. Beth Gentry.
All students in attendance will be expected to follow the rules/guidelines and submit a participation form with parent permission. Copies of the participation form will be available in the office and in the library, but you can also print your own or ask your homeroom teacher!
Please note that transportation is not provided - you must make arrangements to leave and get home safely at 4:15 pm.
Questions? Please email Mrs. Michaela Eckerle at meckerle@gjcs.k12.in.us or visit Room 510!
We hope to see you next week at Study Tables @ JMS!!!
This Week at JMS Archives
Dubois County Health Department
Wednesday, Sep 28, 2022, 09:00 PM
Jasper Middle School, North Portersville Road, Jasper, IN, USA
Teacher Information
Students of the Week
6th Graders - Alicia Marin and Sawyer Pfister
7th Graders - Braelyn Onyett and Quinten Knies
8th Graders - Joselin Miranda and Jackson Gudorf
Extra-Curricular Activities
Junior Optimist
Heartland Half Marathon Kids Fun Run
Red Cross Blood Drive
at Jasper Middle School Gym
Thursday, October 27, 2022; 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
To schedule an appointment, please visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code: JasperMiddle School or call 1-800-RED CROSS.
The pdf is attached to this newsletter.
Thursday, Oct 27, 2022, 02:00 PM
Jasper Middle School, North Portersville Road, Jasper, IN, USA
Parent Zoom Cafe by Ireland Home Based Services
September 2022: The Talk
Evidence Based Practice: Strengthening Families Protective Factors
Protective Factors being reinforced: Social Connections, Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development, and Social and Emotional Competence of Children
In September we will discuss how and when to talk to our kids about sex and relationships. We will look at the importance of educating our children on these topics for their own safety as social demands mature and they delve into making decisions that are mature. We will discuss healthy boundaries and risky behavior in dating. See the attached pdf for more details.