Weekly Update

JMS Weekly Update 3.21.22

Lucas Kennard

March 20, 2022


JONESVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

401 East Chicago Street                              Lucas Kennard                               Phone (517) 849-3210                 Jonesville, MI 49250-1195                      Middle School Principal                          Fax (517) 849-3213

Weekly Update For 03/21/22

Dear JMS Parents,

Here are the important dates and information for the week:

  • Wear your crazy socks on Monday, March 21, for Down Syndrome Awareness Day .

  • On Friday, April 1st, we will have a ½ day.  This was not scheduled on the original school calendar, so please make any necessary arrangements.  The following week, April 4-8, the students will be on spring break and they will return to school on April 11th.

  • Track practice begins on Monday, March 21st.  You will not be able to participate without a current physical.  Please email coach Snyder at jsnyder@jonesvilleschools.org with any questions you may have.

  • Spring pictures will be this Tuesday, March 22.  If you would like to order a package online, please go to mylifetouch.com and put in the picture day ID: EVTWHR8H2  This is completely optional for families/students.

  • We are trying to keep the softball and baseball fields free from any damage during construction. Please talk with your child and remind them to stay off of the fields after school hours.   There is an area behind the bleachers, or the park at Wright St. where the students can play.

  • Comets! Our “One Comet Library” all-access library that gives all the students in our district access to the materials of all 3 school libraries and the Jonesville District Library (JDL) is up and running. Each student will be given a card number that will enable them to check one item out at a time from JDL in addition to what they check out at their school. The JDL books that are checked out will be available at their school. The JDL will not have access to student information. Families are also welcome to visit JDL and check materials out at their location as well.

  • Yearbook orders are open.  If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook, please go to: YBPAY.COM and enter the yearbook ID code: 9918222.  The order deadline is April 1, 2022.

  • Exploring with Scientists - FREE Online Science Programs

Description: Exploring with Scientists is an online series that connects upper elementary and middle school students with graduate students conducting ecological research at the Station. Each of the six programs will focus on a certain type of animal or insect and touch on how scientists collect data in the field. Participants will be able to submit questions related to natural history, research and science careers. Sessions take place on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Attend one session or all six! Teachers and families learning from home are encouraged to participate. Exploring with Scientists also makes a great after-school activity. Register at: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_003ai_clTJKLWbnOSxK7Qw 

  • March 1st: How do some species avoid extinction?

  • March 8th: How do we actually DO the science?

  • March 15th: Plant-feeding Insects?

  • March 22nd: Do birds avoid noisy habitats?

  • April 5th: What are microbes?

  • April 12th: In what ways do pollinators impact the evolution of flower shape?

  • Sports:

    • Track practice starts Monday, March 21st!

  • After school tutoring and athletic study hall will be available every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:50-3:50.  Any student wishing to attend may show up as long as they bring work.  Athletes will know in advance if they must attend.  *Students cannot remain in the school past 4pm, and should have transportation available after tutoring.

  • If your child is absent from school due to an illness or appointment, please call the office in the morning and let us know 517-849-3210.

  • Students who are quarantined are required to complete all classwork while they are away from school.  Your teacher should have Google Classroom or Schoology set up to deliver all assignments and instruction.  Failure to complete assignments on time will result in a lowered grade.  If you are sick, please let your teacher know so an exception can be.