May 2012 - Kentucky Department of Education

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Johnson Traditional Middle School • 2509 Wilson Avenue • Louisville, KY 40210 • 485-8277
May 2012
From the Desk of the Principal
From the Desk of
Mr. Butler
I would like to thank the entire school
community for the opportunity to work
with you. Your support has made this a
very successful school year. I hope that
everyone has a safe and enjoyable summer. Parents, encourage your child to read
and review math facts during the summer
break.
It has been a great year, and I’ve learned
so much about Johnson Traditional Middle
School (JTMS) and its community. I also
marveled at the support and professionalism of the administrative team as well as
the school’s staff, students, and community. I’ve already started to look forward to
the next school so that I can better implement what I’ve learned.
Dear Students, Staff, and Parents:
Congratulations to our eighth graders, and
good luck in high school! Thank you to all
of the staff members who helped develop
and nurture the students at Johnson.
free to contact me at 485-8277. My door
is always open.
I am looking forward to the start of the
2012-13 school year. The first day for students is scheduled for Tuesday, August
21, 2012. I am asking for everyone’s support to make it the best school year ever.
Parents, feel free to volunteer as much as
you are able. I would like to have parents
in the building every single day of the new
school year. Thanks again!
Beverly Johnson, Principal
If you have any questions or concerns, feel
From the Desk of Mr. Black
Congratulations! You and your child have
almost reached the end of the school year.
It has been a pleasure to work with you
and your child this school year, and I look
forward to the 2012-13 school year. Have
a safe and enjoyable summer.
Also, Kentucky Performance Rating for
Educational Progress (K-PREP) testing
took place the week of May 14 through
18. Parents, you may remember receiving a Spring Assessment Report this past
February that contained the proficiency
assessment scores for your child. The KPREP assessment will show what your
child has learned for the entire year.
Thank you for your help to ensure that
all students were mentally and physically
prepared to do their best on the test. Go,
Jaguars!
K. Black
Seventh-Grade Assistant Principal
From the Desk of Ms. Enteman
Thank you to everyone for a fantastic
school year! I am going to miss all of our
eighth graders as they move on to high
school and beyond. I want to wish each of
you the very best as you continue to grow
and mature, and I expect to hear great
things about all of you in the years ahead.
For those students returning to Johnson
next year and for those who will be coming to Johnson for the first time in August,
please read our dress code policy and cell
phone policy carefully for next school
year. Take the dress code with you shopping this summer.
To all of our students, have a safe and enjoyable summer break. Spend time outside
with family and friends, enjoy the sunshine and summer activities, and take time
to read each day, visit the library, and enjoy being young! Make good choices, and
stay safe this summer!
Have a great summer! I look forward to
hearing about all of your summer adventures when we return in August!
Ms. Enteman, Assistant Principal
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As K-PREP and finals
preparation reaches a fever pitch, I hope that all of
the students are taking full
advantage of the review sessions, study guides, and other
preparative strategies their
teachers are providing. By now,
your child’s scorecard should’ve been returned with a parent’s/guardian’s signature
for credit. Parents, please stress to your
child that it’s very important to follow the
team and testing expectations to earn the
best possible test score and to be eligible
for any end-of-the-year activities.
Also, parents, please take a moment to
identify your child’s textbooks. Please
make sure the number matches the assigned number. If your child is missing
his or her textbook, please contact the assigning teacher. If your child has another
student’s textbook, please return it and email or call the assigning teacher as soon
as possible. All replacement fees should
settled by May 25.
As the weather warms, please remember the dress code and especially the sock
policy. Socks should be solid white, black,
navy, or tan. They must match and should
be logo-free.
If you’re moving on to high school, congratulations; if you’re returning, I hope
everyone has a safe and fun summer. Blair D. Butler, Assistant Principal
Counselor’s Corner
It is hard to believe that it is time for summer break already. During the last two
weeks of school, students completed state
assessments. You should receive results
in October. We look forward to increasing
the number of students who earn Proficient
and Distinguished scores.
We will be mailing report cards home to
the address that we verified with students
in May. Students who earned a U will have
the option of completing JCPSeSchool
at home. Once a student has completed
the course work, he or she will schedule
an appointment with the eSchool Office
to take the final. Once the student returns
from summer break, his or her record and
report card will be updated to reflect the
results of eSchool.
A date has been set for 2012-13 registration. We will mail registration packets
home so that you can complete the forms
in advance. We will also be taking yearbook pictures, so make sure your child is
in dress code (including hair).
Eighth-Grade
Registration��������August 7 . . . 12 noon–3 p.m.
Seventh-Grade
Registration��������August 7 . . . 8 a.m.–11 a.m.
Summer Reading Program
Welcome to the Summer Reading Program at Johnson Traditional Middle!
At Johnson Traditional Middle School,
reading is very important and we want
every student to continue the learning process over the summer by completing our
Summer Reading Program. Here’s how it
works:
Step 1: Pick out two books from your
designated list (below) according to what
grade you will be entering in the 2012-13
school year.
Step 2: Read both books you have picked.
Step 3: Be prepared! Upon your return
from summer break, you will have
different activities to complete in your
reading class (e.g., book talk, test, quiz).
Seventh-Grade
• Kick
• Pictures of Hollis Woods
• Out of the Dust
• Fire From the Rock
• Crispin
From the Mathematics Department
Hello, Johnson parents and students! The
summer is approaching, and this is a wonderful time to work on sharpening your
child’s basic math skills. All students
should know their multiplication facts. To
help your, you can make flash cards from
index cards and quiz him or her for 10 to
15 minutes every day.
There are also skills that students should
know at every grade level, such as the following:
• Sixth Grade—Fraction operations, reasoning with ratios and proportions, and
area and perimeter
• Seventh Grade—Solving proportions,
simplifying expressions, solving equations and inequalities, and working with
surface area and volume
• Eighth Grade—Solving linear functions,
using the Pythagorean Theorem, solving
equations and inequalities, exponential
functions, and all of the above content
The following Web resources can help you
and you child with summer review:
• http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/tools
/math-ms.html
• www.kahnacademy.org
• www.mathplayground.com
• www.homeworkspot.com/middle
/math/
• www.coolmath.com
• www.shodor.org
• www.aplusmath.com/games/index
.html
• www.10ticks.co.uk/games.asp
• www.funbrain.com
• www.alline.org/euro/mmath.html
Thank you for a great school year!
Brenda M. Elam
Cats Team
Mathematics Department Head
485-8277
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Sixth-Grade
Registration��������August 8 . . . 8 a.m.–12 noon
If you have time and would like to help
during registration, please call a counselor
and let him or her know. We can use help
during this endeavor.
Finally, we’d like to thank students and
parents/guardians for an amazing school
year. We hope that you have a safe, restful, and memorable summer break. Come
back in August ready to have fun learning!
Beckie Sanford and Stephanie Curl
• Tangerine
• Road to Paris
• Walk Two Moons
Eighth Grade
• Fahrenheit 451
• A Long Walk to Water
• The Outsiders
• Maximum Ride—The Angel Experiment
• Chew on This
Great Behavior
As of the end of the fifth grading
period, there were 161 eighth-grade
students who had not received a
discipline referral all year. This
includes referrals for dress code
violations and tardies. Out of those
161 students, 61 of them have been
at Johnson for two years without a
referral and 65 made it all three years
referral-free. Those students were
recognized at our eighth-grade awards
program. Congratulations to those
students who consistently made good
choices. Way to go!
Youth Services Center News
Our eighth-grade students are excited to
be moving on to high school, and our new
sixth-grade students are nervously looking ahead to entering middle school. The
2011-12 school year has been interesting,
exciting, and full of learning experiences.
I hope that each student who has either
passed by or through the door to the Youth
Services Center (YSC) will have fond
memories of a connection made here at
Johnson. I have enjoyed each student, parent, and community representative who
found his or her way to the YSC. Thanks
to everyone who volunteered for Johnson
Jaguars’ Days, helped out with Every 1
Reads, acted as front door greeters, helped
in the library, and more. Before closing
out this year, I also want to thank Debbie
Smith, the YSC clerk, for all her time and
contributions to the YSC. She will no longer be assisting in the YSC.
on an as needed basis. Unfortunately, these
items are not always as courteously returned. The end of the school year finds my
clothing closet very sparse and in need of
replenishment. If your child has outgrown
shirts, pants, or belts, please consider donating them to the YSC.
If you are interested in volunteering in the
YSC to help with clothing or inputting information in the computer starting this fall,
please let me know!
Teresa Evans
Lynn Lewis, Coordinator
Debbie Smith, Clerk
Fanece Swan
2012-13 Cell Phone (and Electronic Devices) Policy
Johnson Traditional Middle School
Cell phones/electronic devices may only be
picked up on the dates listed below (first
and third Wednesday of each month) be-
Tracy Hopper
I hope everyone has an excellent summer.
Be safe, be careful, and continue reading,
and I’ll see those of you returning to Johnson on August 21!
One feature the YSC offers, as a courtesy,
is the availability of shirts, pants, or belts
Cell phones may not be activated or displayed on school property or while at
school-sponsored events (field trips, etc.)
from 7 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. If a student
stays after school for Extended School
Services (ESS) or detention, cell phones
may not be activated or displayed during
that time period. Any cell phone/electronic
device that is seen or heard will be confiscated by staff members and turned in to the
appropriate assistant principal along with a
disciplinary referral. Disciplinary action will
be taken according to the following:
First Offense:
Phone/device confiscated, one day of
after-school detention
Second Offense: Phone/device confiscated, two days of
after-school detention
Third Offense:
Phone/device confiscated, three days of
after-school detention
Fourth Offense: Phone/device confiscated, In-School
Adjustment Program
(ISAP), Parent Conference, Probation
New Employees
Nutrition Services
tween 1 and 4 p.m. The person picking
up the phone/device must be listed on the
Enrollment Form and present photo identification at the time of pickup.
Johnson Traditional Middle School will
not be responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged property.
Cell phone/electronic device pickup (between 1 and 4 p.m. only) on the following
dates:
September 5 and 19
October 3 and 17
November 7 and 20 (November 20 is the
Tuesday before Thanksgiving Break.)
December 5, 19, and 20 (December 20 is
the last day of school before Winter Break.)
January 16
February 6 and 20
March 6, 20, and 29 (March 29 is the Friday before Spring Break.)
April 17
May 1, 15
June 5 (Last official day of school)
Please see the Jefferson County Public
Schools (JCPS) Code of Acceptable Behavior
and Discipline and the Student Bill of Rights
for information regarding cell phones.
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Tracy Hopper joined the Johnson Cafeteria
just before Winter Break and was hired as
the lead assistant in February. Some of you
may remember seeing her here as a substitute teacher between 1998 and 2001. After
being away from the school system for
ten years, she is happy to be back working
around young people again. She especially
enjoys middle school students and loves
the “traditional” environment. She feels it
was a blessing that there was an opening at
Johnson when she decided to pursue a position in Nutrition Services.
Tracy has two grown daughters and one
son who is a freshman in high school. She
also has three grandchildren who happen to live right next door, which she
loves. When Tracy is not here at school,
she is usually at Cracker Barrel, where she
also works training new employees. That
leaves very little spare time. What spare
time she does have she enjoys spending
with her grandchildren or working on her
house. She lives in a 130-year-old home
that she has been renovating for years. She
is a do-it-yourselfer who does just about
everything except electrical work. Tracy
also enjoys working in the yard, flower
gardening, reading, playing cards and
Scrabble, and singing karaoke.
Teresa Evans is a native of Louisville,
graduated from Fairdale High School,
and received a word processing specialist
certificate from Watterson Career College. She has worked at the Smoketown
Learning Center for five years as a neighborhood mentor and at Old Male High
School in the Adult Enrollment Center as
a receptionist. Teresa has two sons and is
currently a Nutrition Services assistant
here at Johnson TMS. Welcome, Teresa!
2012-13 JTMS Uniform Policy
We expect students to maintain an academic, well-groomed
appearance at all times. Wear only what is listed. You are responsible for following the uniform policy. You must be in uniform
upon arriving and leaving school (including the bus).
Shoes: Shoes need to be tightly tied and/or fastened securely. They
must have closed backs and toes, and the heel is not to exceed 1½
inches. House shoes, clogs, mules, and sandals are not permitted.
Shoes must have a hard bottom.
Slacks: Only uniform slacks in solid colors of khaki (tan), black, or
navy blue may be worn. Uniform slacks are cotton twill, have belt
loops, and may have only inside pockets (no sewn-on pockets). They
must be worn at the waist (not sagging or hip-huggers) and be the
correct size and length. They are not bellbottoms or jean lookalikes. Uniform slacks have no rivets or cuts/slits anywhere on
the pants. Skinny pants or tight-fitting pants are not allowed.
Jewelry
• Females may wear two pairs of earrings, and they all must be
smaller than a quarter. Earrings may be worn in ear lobes only.
Males may not wear earrings. No inserts of any kind or band-aids
covering new piercing. Cartilage piercing is not permitted.
• A wristwatch may be worn.
• Students may wear a maximum of two rings. Decorations/Embellishments may not exceed the size of a quarter.
• Necklaces and bracelets (hair scrunchies, rubber bands, key
chains, Silly Bandz, etc.) may not be worn around the wrist, ankle, or neck.
• Beaded and cloth key chains are not to be worn or fastened to the
belt/purse.
Skirts: Females may wear only uniform-style skirts in solid colors
of khaki (tan), black, or navy blue. The hem must fall at least to
the top of the knee. A uniform skirt is made of cotton twill and is not
form-fitting. It is without slits and is not rolled at the waist to make it
shorter.
Sweatshirts: Must be solid colors of royal blue, navy blue, white,
or gray with a crew neck. Polo shirts must be worn under the sweatshirt. All polos must be tucked in with a visible collar. Sweatshirts
must be plain—unless they have the JTMS logo or are a teamdesigned sweatshirt—and without hoods. On Fridays, sweatshirts
may be worn with spirit shirts underneath instead of polos.
JTMS is not responsible for lost or stolen jewelry!
Nails: Must be an appropriate length and cannot interfere with academic performance or computer work.
Hairstyles
• Distracting or attention-getting styles are not permitted. This includes multicolored hair. Only natural highlights are permitted.
• Designs, names, and lines cut into hair are not permitted.
• Males’ hair must be above the collar, above the ears, above the
eyebrows, and not shaved bald. Male students cannot wear braids,
tails, combs, picks, or other extreme styles.
Polo Shirts: Only long- or short-sleeve, uniform-style polo shirts in
royal blue, light blue, navy blue, or white may be worn. Uniform
polo shirts are not tight or form-fitting. Sleeves of the polo must
completely cover the armpit when arms are raised over the head.
Polo shirts must be plain unless they have a JTMS logo. Shirts must
be tightly tucked in at all times, and the belt must be visible. All
buttons except the top two buttons must be buttoned at all times.
Only solid white, black, blue, or gray undershirts may be worn
under polo shirts, and the sleeves of undershirt may not hang
out. Polo shirts will be available for purchase from the JTMS bookstore.
Prohibited at JTMS
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Shirts and Ties: Students may choose to wear a button-down dress
shirt and tie as part of the uniform. The dress shirt must be completely buttoned and the tie worn around the collar appropriately at all
times. Acceptable colors for dress shirts are white, navy blue, light
blue, and royal blue. The dress shirt must be tucked in at all times.
Jumpers/Overalls: Not allowed at JTMS
Open-toe/Open-back shoes, sandals, and clogs
Bandanas, athletic headbands/sweatbands, and sunglasses
Glitter/Stickers, drawings, or writing on body or clothing
Visible tattoos
Visible body piercing
Clothing tied around the waist or pants
Facial hair
Rolled sleeves, waistbands, or pants
Backpacks, backpack purses, purses that are larger in size than
an 8½" by 11" sheet of paper (excluding straps), string backpacks
(other than for physical education [PE]) in classrooms, visible
combs and brushes. These items must remain in lockers.
Shorts/Skorts: Only uniform-style shorts/skorts in solid colors of
khaki (tan), black, or navy blue are allowed. The hem must fall at
least at the top of the knee. Uniform shorts/skorts follow the same
rules as slacks regarding material, pockets, belt loops, etc. Shorts/
Skorts may only be worn from March through October (no
shorts/skorts November through February).
Uniform Code Violations and Consequences
Coats/Sweaters/Jackets/Hoodies/Hats/Gloves: Must be left in
lockers and not worn in classrooms or during passing time
Warnings will not be given!
All uniform violations must be corrected when asked by an
adult. Staff members are required to enforce the JTMS Uniform
Policy and check for compliance daily.
First
Occurrence A one-hour detention is assigned by the assistant
principal, and the parent is notified.
Belts: Belts must be worn and be visible around the entire waist.
Belts that are oversized, sagging, or worn with oversized belt buckles
are not allowed. All belts must have a buckle.
Second
Occurrence Two days of one-hour detention are assigned by the
assistant principal, and the parent is notified. A counselor referral is made to conference with the student,
and the counselor is to notify the parent.
Socks: Socks are to be worn at or above the shoe and be visible.
Tights may be worn. Socks must be in solid colors of white, black,
navy, or tan only, and socks must be matching. Logos, emblems,
lines, etc., are not permitted on socks.
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To Get Success, Expect It!
W
hether they do it consciously or not, children
work hard to do what they believe is expected
of them. So tell your child, and show him, what you
expect—and you’ll get results. To make the most of
your expectations:
• Choosecarefully.Make sure your expectations
are reasonable. If your child has been getting D’s
in math, don’t expect him to get an A+ on the test
tomorrow.
• Showyourchildwhatyouexpect.Go over
expected behaviors that cover different places
and situations—home, school, homework,
shopping, visiting friends, etc.
• Beconsistent,butflexible.Don’t change your
expectations just because you’ve had a rough day.
But be ready to reevaluate and make changes if
your expectations are not realistically within
your child’s reach.
• Don’tforgettocelebratesuccess.Give praise
when it’s due. “Your teacher tells me you were
very kind to the new boy in your class. I’m so
proud of you.”
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Responsibility
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• Giveyourchildanalarmclock.Expect her to
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get herself ready for school in the morning.
• Showyourchildwhatyouexpect.Go over
• Establisharegularhomeworktime.This will
expected behaviors that cover different places
make it easier for your child to be responsible
and situations—home, school, homework,
for her schoolwork.
shopping, visiting friends, etc.
• Haveasetplacebythefrontdoorwhere she
• Beconsistent,butflexible.Don’t change your
can place her backpack every night—ready to
expectations just because you’ve had a rough day.
go with everything she needs for school the
But be ready to reevaluate and make changes if
next day.Have her pack her lunch at night too.
Don’t expect perfection. Remember that mistakes
happen to everyone. Allow your child to experience the consequences of her mistakes—and she
your expectations are not realistically within
will learn important lessons about responsibility.
your child’s reach.
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Remember that it’s just as important to reward
proud of you.”
responsible behavior as it is to comment on mistakes.
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May 2012
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Guiding Students for School Success
Johnson Traditional Middle School
Lynn Lewis, Youth Services Center Coor.
Teach respect creatively to get results
You expect your child to respect you, his teachers, and his classmates—
and you’ve told him so. But actions often speak louder than words.
Memorable activities can teach your child not only how to respect others,
but why it’s important. For example:
• Discussthemeaningofrespect. Brainstorm together and be open to
your child’s ideas. It may help to think of a synonym for respect, such
as appreciation or honor. Name an opposite, too, such as rudeness.
You might summarize respect with the “Golden Rule”: “Treat others
the way you want to be treated.”
• Makearespectcollage.Look through pictures of people in magazines.
Talk about what you see. Who is showing respect? Who isn’t? How
could this affect each person? Cut out photos that illustrate respectful
behavior. Use them to make an inspiring collage.
• Quizeachother.Think of examples
of respect and disrespect. Take turns
naming them. One of you might say,
“Complimenting your sister’s outfit” or
“Trampling a neighbor’s flowers on the
way home.” The other should rank the
behavior on a scale from one to 10. It’s
okay to disagree about answers—as long
as you do it respectfully!
Source: “Lessons and Activities for Teaching Respect,” Education World, www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/
lesson/lesson329.shtml.
You ask your
child a question,
but it takes her
several seconds to respond. Is
she being evasive?
Not necessarily. According
to research, kids need some
“wait time” to process what
they hear. These extra few
moments help them consider
and understand what’s being
asked.
So the next time you ask
your child a question, wait at
least three seconds for her to
respond. You may end up getting a more thoughtful answer!
Keep school routines
solid till the final bell
The semester may
be almost over, but
your commitment
to solid school-year
rituals shouldn’t be!
During these last
few weeks of school, stick to your
child’s usual routines:
• Inthemornings.
• Athomeworkandstudytime.
• Atbedtime.
If he suddenly starts staying up too
late or oversleeping on weekdays,
his grades—and attitude—may
suffer. And that’s no way to start
vacation!
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Which summer chores
are right for your child?
Your nine-year-old wants to earn
money this summer
by doing extra
chores around the
house. Great! But
how do you know
which tasks your
child is capable of handling?
Older elementary-schoolers can
usually tackle these chores:
• Load the dishwasher.
• Vacuum.
• Putaway laundry.
• Feedthe dog.
• Helpprepare dinner.
• Weedthe garden.
• Setandclear the table.
Source: A. Stuart, “Chores for Children,” WebMD,
http://tinyurl.com/89umswf.
Practice ‘selective
ignoring’
You’ve heard
the old adage:
“Don’t sweat
the small stuff.”
Well, when it
comes to kids’
irritating
behaviors, a lot of it qualifies as
“small stuff”!
So don’t get caught up trying to
correct every little thing your child
does wrong. Instead, focus on
enforcing a few key rules. Let the
minor, everyday annoyances slide.
A bit of “selective ignoring” can
go a long way toward preserving a
calm household!
Source: “10 Techniques to Shape Children’s Behavior,”
Ask Dr. Sears, http://tinyurl.com/3vjbcx9.
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Childhood worries require patience
May 2012
Stealing is often
about self-control
It’s normal for kids to have fears, but worrying too much
interferes with important activities. A child who is afraid
of dogs, for instance, may have trouble walking to the
bus stop. Here are tips for handling anxiety:
• Don’trelyonlyonexplanations. (“But the neighbor’s
dog is nice.”) Talking is helpful, but it’s not enough.
• Dousecomfortingbehaviors,suchashugs. Also let
your child take a break from the worrisome activity.
• Don’tusea“toughlove”approach. Forcing a child to
face a fear all at once isn’t good, and it may do damage.
• Doconfrontfearsgradually. Research shows taking slow, non-scary
steps helps. (“Let’s watch the dog out the window for a while.”)
Source: “Child Anxiety, Part II: Strategies for Alleviating Your Child’s Anxiety,” Yale Parenting Center, http://hosted.
verticalresponse.com/946511/6582e8ff6d/1756541763/41d519884c.
Your second-grader brought home
a really cool pen. There’s one problem: It isn’t hers. What do you do?
First, don’t panic and begin
imagining her future life of crime.
With young kids, “stealing” is
typically more often about poor
self-control than thievery.
So make your child return the
item and apologize to its owner.
Talk to her about why people
shouldn’t steal. Give her time to
think. Then have her explain why
her actions were wrong.
Chances are, your child will get
the message, and stop the behavior.
Source: W.D. Tynan, “My Child Is Stealing,”
KidsHealth, http://tinyurl.com/7nlzalc.
Q:
entire school
My fourth-grader fussed about reading this
ble reading;
trou
year. He’s been tested and doesn’t have
I help him learn
he just complains that it’s “no fun.” How can
ache?
to love books so next year isn’t such a head
books.
You’re wise to want to help your child learn to enjoy
for
Studies show that kids who read
pleasure tend to become lifelong bookworms.
And that can translate into better grades.
Of course, you can’t force your child to
love books. But what you can do is make
reading more attractive to him.
Here’s how:
• Setagoodexample. Do you reach for a
remote or your
book or magazine as often as you reach for the
messages. If
d
mixe
smart phone? If not, you may be sending
crucial that
you want your child to believe reading is fun, it’s
he frequently “catch” you reading for pleasure!
rial—everything
• Makeiteasy. Fill your home with reading mate
and comics.
les
puzz
from books and newspapers to crossword
with
them
fill
Put bookshelves or baskets in every room and
s, and it just may
things to read. Surround your child with word
inspire him to dive into reading.
se and often life• Limitscreentime. Books are wonderful, diver
a hard time
changing, but they’re not flashy. So you may have
tablets for your
making them compete with TV, video games and
recommendation
child’s attention. Instead, work on enforcing the
s. And how will
hour
two
from experts: Limit daily screen time to
to read!
him
you fill the rest of your child’s day? Encourage
A:
Use the right approach
at homework time
Research shows that parent involvement can have either positive or
negative impact at homework time.
For the right approach:
• Supervise,
but don’t help
unless you see
your child is
struggling.
• Beaware
of what
your child is learning. Make
supportive comments.
• Makesurehe gets extra help at
school when he needs it.
Source: “Homework Tips for Parents,” U.S. Department
of Education, http://www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/
involve/homework/part.html.
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2012-13 JTMS Uniform Policy
Continued from page four
Third
Occurrence One day of In-School Adjustment Program (ISAP)
is assigned by the assistant principal, and the parent is
notified. Referral is made to rhe Youth Services Center
(YSC) coordinator for a student and parent conference.
Fourth
Occurrence Two days of ISAP are assigned by the principal, a
mandatory parent conference is held, and a referral to
the JCPS Assessment Center is made.
Fifth
Occurrence Three days of ISAP are assigned by the principal, and
a mandatory parent conference is held. The student is
placed on probation for possible exit from the Traditional Program.
Helpful Suggestions
• Take the Uniform Policy with you when you shop.
• Shop only in the school uniform department of the store. Make
sure that the clothing fits JTMS requirements even when shopping
in the uniform department.
• If you have questions about the policy, ask an administrator.
• Please check to make sure your child is in dress code before leaving the house.
• Keep an extra belt in the student’s locker.
JTMS Honor Roll students will earn the privilege of wearing jeans
(or jean shorts from March 1 through October 31) and Jaguar shirts
every Friday for the upcoming grading period. Students may wear
their JTMS team/club-sponsored T-shirts and polos on Fridays. (Academic team, Band/Orchestra, etc.). Uniforms must be worn on all
field trips. Staff members are required to enforce the JTMS Uniform
Policy.
The principal and his or her designee are the last authority on all uniform matters. The principal may grant exemptions from the uniform
due to certain types of school functions.
Thank you to the Student Council members, staff, and parents for
serving on our revision committee.
Orchestra News
Johnson’s Advanced Orchestra (seventh and eighth grade) earned
Distinguished ratings from all four judges at the district assessment last month. Three of the judges listened to our orchestra
perform “Medieval Wars” and “M to the Third Power.” The sightreading judge listened to the orchestra perform a piece we had
never seen before. Congratulations to the members of the Advanced Orchestra:
Eagles: Damesha Cobble, Shelby Craven, Chelsea Cruz, Jennah Fahringer, William Garcia, Amanda Hardesty, Anthony Hord,
Dominic Jones, Sophia Lockwood, Caroline Medley, Madison
Messina, Molly Mettling, Savannah Moss, Ariyon Shanks-Simms,
Lana Taylor, Satoya Tolbert, Kelie Vincent, and Sarah Wollam
Thoroughbreds: Ashley Bennett, Haley Bennett, Micah Bland,
Kelsey Buckman, Savanna Burden, Dawn Corder, Thomas
Dowell, Erica Ellerbe, Kyle Elwell, Hanna Fallon, Seqouyah Firstrider, Teri Goodlett, Curtis Jones, Nia Kennedy, Jaelyn Knight,
London LeBlanc, Matthew Leslie, Julianne Leverich, Kelly
Nguyen, Jacayla Reed, Sydney Reed, Jaz’myne Ware, Deshon
Washington, Cody Wilder, and Christopher Young