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La Vernia Junior High Parent Newsletter
News From the Principal
Shout out to all of you who have worked so hard to ensure your students are coming to school on time and ready to learn. Thank you for your support as we continue to work towards the Thanksgiving Break.
Tardies
- At the beginning of the year our bell system was down
- It is now working and we are using them
- We have been working with students this week to remind them to get to class on time.
- New tardy policy will begin next week.
Lost and Found
- Our lost and found if very full.
- It is located in the Cafeteria.
- If your student has lost a water bottle, lunch box, back pack, or jacket, please have them check the lost and found
- Items not picked up will be donated.
**Gentle Reminder**
Please make sure your children are leaving all sunglasses, stuffed animals, earbuds, and baseball caps at home. School is not the place for them. They can get lost or cause a distraction in class.
New Front Entrance Procedures
Show your ID to the camera
The receptionist will buzz you in and you will need to show your ID to them.
Thank you for helping us keep our kids safe.
New Tardy Policy Has Started
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, November 14
- Boys Basketball vs. Kerrville
7th Grade In La Vernia
8th Grade in Kerrville
Wednesday, November 16
- Girls Basketball vs. Kerrville
7th Grade In La Vernia
8th Grade in Kerrville
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November 21-25 Thanksgiving Break
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Monday, November 28
- Boys Basketball vs. Boerne South
Wednesday, November 30
- Girls Basketball vs. Boerne South
Thursday, December 1
- Progress Reports go out
- NJHS Meeting in the Library
Nurse Byram
Youth Equipped to Succeed (YES)
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Our school has partnered with Youth Equipped to Succeed (YES) to provide information on relationships and sexual health. Through these programs, students are provided research-based information on how to achieve optimal health and are encouraged to focus on their dreams and goals.
Please join us for the Parent Presentation to preview what the students will see and receive tools and strategies for communication with your child.
Parent Program Location: JUNIOR HIGH CAFETERIA Date: TUESDAY - NOVEMBER 29, 2022 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM
The student program will be presented on: WEDNESDAY - NOVEMBER 30, 2022
Youth Equipped to Succeed believes strongly in connecting students to positive messages and healthy relationships that will help them navigate cultural pressures. Through their programming, students of all ages, backgrounds and circumstances are equipped with the knowledge, attitudes and skills they need in order to achieve more healthy and successful futures. Youth Equipped to Succeed mission: Growing value and vision in youth by combating isolation and imparting hope Our students will be participating in Freedom to Succeed which provides the legal definition of sex and explains laws dealing with such issues as child support, underage sex, sexual harassment, sexting and sexual activity while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
To view an outline of the program content, please visit the Youth Equipped to Succeed website at: https://justsayyes.org/program-outlines/
CLASSROOM CORNER
6th Grade
Math - Finish Unit 5: Ratios and Rates and take a Unit Assessment
RLA - Continue Unit 2B with a focus on Drama and Poetry
Science - Complete unit of Force and Motion and take the Unit Assessment
Social Studies - Complete the unit about the US and Canadian regions and take a Unit Assessment.
7th Grade
Math - Continue work on Unit 4: Proportional Relationships
RLA - Continue Unit 2B with a focus on Drama and Poetry
Science - Complete unit on investigating Plant Systems and Homeostasis and take a unit assessment.
Social Studies - Continue Unit 5 by researching the unrest and revolt in Texas.
8th Grade
Math
- 8th Grade math - Complete Unit 4 and take a Unit Assessment
- Algebra - Begin work on Unit 4: Applications of Linear Functions
RLA - Continue Unit 2B with a focus on Drama and Poetry
Science - Complete unit of Force and Motion and take the Unit Assessment
Social Studies - Continue Unit 4 by learning about the Constitutional Convention
Library News
Lunch Menu Next Week
Cafeteria Lunch
Purchasing lunch in the cafeteria this year will cost $2.80.
We invite you to eat lunch with your student beginning Sept. 6, 2022. Lunch times are listed below.
6th Grade Lunch 10:55 - 11:25
7th Grade Lunch 11:50 - 12:20
8th Grade Lunch 12:45 - 1:15