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November 2010
Issue 3
Top Story
Important Dates
Mr. Marley
November 11………...NO SCHOOL
What does the award
mean to teachers who
teach science?
Mr. Marley recently won
the statewide environmental educator of the
year award. Below are a
few questions we had for
him.
Why were you chosen
for this award?
“Because of the all of
the outdoor field trips
and labs.
“It means teachers get
rid of the books and
teach science outdoors.”
How do you feel about
winning?
“My students have
been in the field
several times. I
would not have won
the award if our
students weren’t
excited about environmental science.”
Veterans Day
November 12……... NO SCHOOL
Jemez Feast Day
November 24-26…. NO SCHOOL
Thanksgiving
“I feel kind of humble.
I wasn’t expecting to
win.”
Inside
Is there anything else
you would like to tell us
about the award?
Reporter: Christian
Photo: Orion
Honor Roll
Guess Who
Comic
History Hullabaloo
Student Spotlight
Congratulations 6th Grade Class Officers
Teacher Feature
Buddy not a Bully
Book Review
Pep Rally
Congratulations to the 6th grade class Officers from left to right they are:
Treasurer - Connor Dozhier, VP Noah Haarmann, President - Michael Tolleson, Secretary - Heather
Stacy, Member at large—Alexis Gomez and Historian - Christian Marmolejo.
8501 Highway 4
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Comic
Red Ribbon Week
Coaches Needed
Photo: Janice
www.jvps.org
Principal’s Desk
First, congratulations to all of our
Jemez Valley Middle School honor roll recipients,
including students who earned a Superintendent’s
Honor Roll award for a 4.0, students with a 3.5-3.99
for the Principal’s Honor Roll Award, and students
with a 3.0-3.49 for the Honor Roll. You are accomplished students!
Congratulations to our JVMS Cross Country team.
These student-athletes have had a great season and
we appreciate their dedication and hard work! The
7th grade girls brought home four trophies! And,
congratulations to Valene Madalena, our 8 th grader
who runs for Jemez Valley High School.
Our thanks go out to the many parents who have
visited JVMS for parent-teacher conferences. We
believe that the more we work together, the better
off our students will be! We have a few more conferences to hold--our goal is 100%.
The JVMS Natural Helpers team organized a spirited Red Ribbon campaign to increase commitment
by our JVMS students to a drug-free life. We loved
the costumes, great activities, and the rally – thank
you to Ms. Mijares and Natural Helpers. Red Ribbon
week also launched our One School/One Book effort
to read and discuss We Beat the Street, a true
story of three young men who rose above adversity,
including drugs and violence in their communities, to
become doctors.
Students, remember to use your agendas to get and
stay organized. And always carry your accountability cards with you. Every time that I check your
accountability cards and see that your card is blank,
your good behavior will earn you a chance to win big
prizes in our end-of-the year drawing. And, when
your teachers write Kudos on the back of your
cards, that shows that you have gone above and beyond expectations – so you will earn an AttaBoy or
AttaGirl to redeem for popcorn!
Happy Fall!
Dr. Susan
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Honor Roll
The following students received honor roll certificates
on Friday, Oct. 29.
Superintendent's Honor Roll (4.0 GPA)
Chase Bell, gr. 6 Heather Stacy, gr. 6 Jade
Altheide, gr. 7 Sage Mijares, gr. 8
Principal's Honor Roll (3.5-3.99 GPA)
Monique Chavez, gr. 6 Connor Dozhier, gr.
6 Noah Haarman, gr. 6 Autumn Meskimen,
gr. 7 Madison Baggett, gr. 8 Valene Madalena, gr. 8 Shayline Stacy, gr. 8
Honor Roll (3.0-3.49 GPA) Carlos Chavez,
gr. 6 Ceara Chosa, gr. 6 Michael Lucero, gr.
6 Michael Tolleson, gr. 6 Terrilyn Chinana,
gr. 7 Kailey Fragua, gr. 7 Nathan Dickerson,
gr. 7 Janice Gutierrez, gr. 8 Bethany
Lovato, gr. 8 Elauteria Patino, gr. 8 Zoë
Shaw, gr. 8 Lucas Trujillo, gr. 8 Vincent
Trujillo, gr. 8
Congratulations to these terrific students!!!
SWD
Guess Who?!
This adorable little boy
grew up to be a teacher
at Jemez Valley Middle
School. Guess who he
is…
A. Mr. Callaway
B. Mr. Marley
C. Mr. Knox
Look for the answer in this newsletter!
Warriors!
History Hullabaloo
Mr. Knox and Ms. Mijares
Ever since the movie 2012 was promoted, students have been interested in the
Mayan culture. Did the Mayans really rip out hearts and leave them as offerings to
the gods? Or were Mayans a more peace loving group that have gotten bad press
from Hollywood? What was society like for Mayan families throughout the ages?
This month in 6th grade world history, we explore the culture of pre-Columbian
groups in Meso-America. Our historical fiction novel is “The Well of Sacrifice” by
Chris Eboch, and it explores life in a Mayan village through the eyes of Eveningstar
Macaw, a young female heroine with the heart of a warrior.
Where did the Anasazi people go when they walked away from their withered crops at Chaco Canyon
and Mesa Verde? They came to New Mexico! Seeking greener pastures and lands not scorched dry
by drought, they came to the Rio Grande Valley and built Pueblos from
Socorro to Taos. The 7th Grade New Mexico history class is beginning
their study of these early pueblos and the everyday life of those who
lived in them. Mr. Marley and Mr. Knox will be taking the 7th graders on
a field trip to the top of Guadalupe Mesa to inspect the ruins of a once
great pueblo on Thursday November 4th.
8th grade is a time to explore self and the relationship with the larger
world. Some of 8th grade history students are doing this by reading and
discussing “The Crucible,” a play written by Arthur Miller about the Salem witch hysteria. Students get to put themselves in different positions of accuser, victim, witch
hunter and bewildered bystander. This leads to important conversation about the balance of power
and resolving conflicts.
Mr. Knox and Ms. Mijares welcome all parents to come and visit. We especially welcome those who
thought that history class was boring!
Student Spotlight
Michael Lucero is a 6th
grade student who rides
steers, horses, raises goats
and runs cross country.
He has ridden in the rodeo for 5
years. When he first began training
he thought “What the heck am I doing?” But the second time he tried he
thought “Yah!”
He rides steers for the fun of it but
admits that getting on is scary.
November 2010
Michael Lucero
He has been hurt badly when he hit
his head on a steer. He has also been
stepped on.
He started raising goats at 6 years
old. His goats have won 2 buckles for
Grand Champion and Showmanship and
1 ribbon for 1st place.
Michael also runs cross country because he likes meeting new people He
balances everything by putting homework first because as his parents say
“bad grades, no sports.”
Photo: Keith Hart
Reporter: Valene
Photo: Jade
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Teacher Feature
Mr. Marley
How long have you taught at JVMS?
“This is my 7th year.”
”...hearing a
little 7th
grader yell “I
love little
birdies!””
“
Where did you go to school?
“Livermore High School then UC at Santa Cruz for my Bachelors, UNM for my
Masters,and Highlands for my teaching certificate.”
What do you like most about teaching?
“The Kids.”
What is your most memorable teaching moment?
“Just watching the kids get excited after a bird field trip and hearing a little 7th grader yell “I love
little birdies!”
Reporter: Orion
Teacher Feature
Mr. Knox
How long have you taught at JVMS?
“This is my first year.”
Where did you go to school?
“Fort Louis College and UNM.”
What do you like most about teaching?
“The look of surprise on students’ faces when I tell them something they didn’t
know.”
”The gunshots
were balloons
popping and
there was
nothing to be
afraid of…”
What is your most memorable teaching moment?
“When I was a student teacher at Bernalillo, the whole school was involved in a mock disaster. There
were students and teachers all dressed up as victims with fake blood and bones sticking out. The EMT
class was treating the victims, the forensics class was gathering evidence from the scene and the law
class was gathering statements from witnesses. In the middle of all that, the vice principal heard gun
shots across the street and put the school on lock down. Students had to run into whatever classroom
was the closest and stay there. In the end, the gunshots were balloons popping and there was nothing to
be afraid of. Students learned so much from the reenactment.”
Reporter: Kyler
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Photo: Zoë
Warriors!
The Book Nook
Mrs. Peck
You may have seen “Be a Buddy not a Bully” signs
around our school. We spoke with Dr. Susan about
what the signs mean and how we can make a difference in our school.
“Be a Buddy not a Bully is a reminder that we need
to appreciate each person’s unique abilities, ideas,
appearance and family,” explained Dr. Susan. “ We
are doing this to make school a safe and nurturing
place to develop students who are respectful, responsible, compassionate and self-sufficient.”
A big "thank you" to all who supported our Fall
Book Fair! It was a huge success! Also a big
"thank you" to Mrs. Dickerson for her continued help and support. She has been volunteering at the Book Fair for the last 7 years!
Mrs. Sara’s
Nurse’s Notes
Just another reminder about flu vaccinations...I received plenty of FluMist for the kids and given
several immunizations already. I am administering them
as paperwork comes in. Some children will need two
Many students think when they say mean things to
each other they are “just kidding.” If what you
say hurts other people’s feeling then it is NOT
kidding. There are many forms of bulling.
Bullying includes: physical attacks, threats, foul
language, name-calling, spreading rumors, racial
slurs and cyberbullying to name a few.
It is important to be good to each other and remember what you say and do can hurt.
doses this year. Please call or come and see me if you
need to pick up the paperwork or have questions. If
your child is one of the many that may need inhalers or
nebulizer treatments, please make sure you see their
provider to get current prescriptions. If these treatments
need to be provided at school, please bring them to the
health office and talk to me. As always, I welcome your
calls, questions, and comments, and concerns in order
to provide the best care for your children.
Thank you! Nurse Sara 834-3308
Reporter: Janice
Book Review
“We Beat the Street”
I talked with Orion. He is reading “We
Beat the Street,” by the Three Doctors.
Would you recommend it?
How long have you been reading the book?
Who should read this book?
“Since October 25th.”
What do you like best?
“That the kids go through their problems and know
what they are talking about.”
“Yes I would.”
“Kids who want to know what it is like to grow
up in the projects of New Jersey.”
On a scale of 1-10 what would you rate it?
“I would give it an 8.”
Reporter: Kyler
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Cross Country Pep Rally
Congratulations to our own photographer and reporter Valene M. who placed
16th at the State Cross Country Championships!
Comic
Zoë
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Warriors!
Congratulations Zoë Shaw
“We Beat the Street”
Congratulation to Zoë. Her bookmark design was chosen for our school.
Zoë is in the publishing class which creates the school newsletter.
You may see her around campus reporting the news or taking pictures.
For winning the contest Zoë chose the book “Out of this World,” the
story of Muse.
Thanks for such an awesome bookmark!
Back to School Bash
The Back to School Bash was held October 1st.
We interviewed Mr. Parker about the school-wide event.
What events were there at the Back to School Bash?
There was a cake walk, dunk tank, bean bag toss, snow cones, and much more.
How much money did the Bash raise?
About $1,200.
What is the money used for?
Field trips, supplies and other things for the kids.
Reporters: Jade and Sage
What’s your favorite part of the Bash?
Everyone smiles and has fun...it is a cool atmosphere.
PTA Scoop
Co-Presidents Anita Lucero and Linda Lovato
PTA’s fall fundraiser was a huge success. Many Thanks, to those of you who supported the fundraiser. An extended Thank you goes to Lidia Appell. She sold the most. Thank you!
PTA is sponsoring it’s 2nd Annual Elementary Turkey Trot this month on November 23 rd. This is where the students will chase the Thanksgiving Turkey until either passed or caught and the students who win, 1 st, 2nd, and
3rd, per class will get a Thanksgiving item to take home to their family for the Holiday dinner.
Mrs. Marmolejo
November 2010
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JVMS joined thousands of
other schools during October
25-29 in a unique celebration
called Red Ribbon Week.
This is the oldest and largest
prevention campaign in the
country and is the vehicle for
students to promote drug prevention and education.
JVMS’s objective was to educate students about the pitfalls of drugs and encourage
students to live a drug free
life. As students have learned,
Red Ribbon Weeks commemorates the sacrifice made by
DEA Special Agent Enrique
“Kiki” Camarena, who died at
the hands of
drug traffickers
is Mexico.
The Natural Helpers Club planned
the week’s activities and included
daily dress themes (backward,
western, hippie, crazy hair and
costume day). Throughout the
week, students were encouraged to
make a handprint and take the
Warrior’s Pledge.
Students participated in
lighthearted activities like
dressing up, they learned about
the serious dangers associated
with drugs. Teachers taught
units on drug prevention as
well.
(Photo courtesy of Bing.com)
Basketball
Coaches Needed
Mr. Callaway is looking for
coaches for both teams so if
any body knows of someone who would be interested in coaching come by
or call him at 575-8343329.
Coaches will need to fill out an application from
Central office, and go through a back ground check
before we can have interviews for the coaching positions. Thanks!
If you and your
parents have read
this newsletter sign
your names below.
Cut this coupon out
and turn it in at the
front office to be
entered into a drawing for a special
prize.
Student _________________
Parent __________________
Guess Who Answer:
Mr. Knox
Warriors
5th Period Teacher
__________________
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