NSJH Weekly Announcements

The North Scott Junior High Color Run is an annual tradition that we encourage all students to participate in. The Color Run Fundraiser is the start to an amazing year at North Scott Junior High. All proceeds collected from the fundraiser are used for Student Activities and Events here at NSJH.

These funds are used to purchase items for student led clubs, field trips, supplies, lunch groups, afterschool activities, dances, the color run race and so much more! Please help our 7th and 8th grade students reach their goal and donate to the fundraiser today!

All students are welcome to participate in the Color Run - fundraising is not required.

Students will be raising money for the first two weeks of school. They will be able to collect cash, check, or online payments through infinite campus. Last day for donations to be turned in will be September 13th. Students will be awarded prizes and additional color packets for each level of donations they reach. The color run race will be held on September 15th @ 1:50pm

Instructions for Online Donations:

-Click the button below

-Select your school

-Choose your amount

-Select a student to donate to

-Check out!

We were so fortunate to have motivational speaker, Joe Beckman, speak to our 7-12 grade students today. What a great message he delivered!

~*Be a difference MAKER for someone in your life every single day!*~

Any students that are walking to the YMCA please be sure to take 5th street to the Le Claire road sidewalk. Students should not be cutting through the parking lot at Ed White Elementary or the High School due to high traffic at the end of the day. Thank you for your cooperation.

ELA MAP testing will take place from Sept 11-Sept 15.

All makeups are available Sept 18 - Sept 22

We are pleased to inform you that the Iowa State Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) results for your child are now accessible for your review in both Infinite Campus and through the ISASP parent portal. Please see the instructions below.

**Accessing the Results:**

In Infinite Campus:

1. Please log in to our school district's Infinite Campus parent portal.

2. Using the left navigation menu, select "More" then select "Assessments"

3. If you have multiple students, you can change between them by selecting their picture at the top right of your screen

In the ISASP portal:

1. Use this link for directions to access the parent portal.

Your claim code can be located within your Infinite Campus account by selecting "More" then selecting "ISASP Claim Code"

**Understanding the Results:**

Information for families to help understand assessment results can be found here. We encourage you to talk with your child about their results, and consider setting academic goals together. For any inquiries or clarifications, please reach out to your child's teacher or the counseling department at your child's school.

We are sincerely grateful for your partnership in your child's education. Should you require any further assistance regarding the ISASP assessment results, please do not hesitate to contact your child's school.

If you know that your student will be arriving late or leaving during the school day for an appointment, please give at least 1 hour notice. This allows us to deliver an appointment slip to your child prior to leaving the building.

To report an absence or notify our attendance secretary of an appointment, please call 563-285-3197 or email jackie.oetzmann@north-scott.k12.ia.us. Thank you!

Caregivers,

We would like to share an opportunity for your child. Every year, Bethany for Families and Children support our standards by delivering two programs. These include 3Rs and Wise Guys. Here is the detailed information regarding these programs.

The purpose of the 3Rs (Rights, Respect, and Responsibility) Program is to provide “an honest, inclusive sex education program for all students. This curriculum addresses functional knowledge and specific skills necessary to adopt healthy behaviors.” The 3Rs Program is being offered to any 7th or 8th grade student. There will be a mixed gender 7th grade group and a mixed gender 8th grade group. The sessions will cover topics such as:

• Decision-making

• Communication skills

• Healthy and unhealthy relationships

• Choosing your words carefully

• The role of texting in relationships

• Warning Signs and understanding sexual assault

• Birth control basics

• STD basics

The purpose of Wise Guys is to provide young men with the tools and techniques necessary to make responsible decisions; to practice self-respect and respect of others; as well as to gain important information related to sexual activity and its consequences. The sessions will cover such topics of:

• Communication and self-esteem

• Decision-making/goal setting

• Male responsibility

• Healthy/unhealthy relationships

• Sexuality, consent, and STDs

• Suicide and social media

Both programs will have sessions once a week. The students will meet at various times to ensure they don't miss the same class multiple times.

If you choose for your child to participate in the program, please complete this Google Form by September 13, 2023. Each group can have up to 10 students, so the spaces available will be filled as caregiver permission is received. A confirmation email and a schedule of time, location, and topic will be sent on Monday, September 18th. Groups will start on Wednesday the 20th. Thank you for sharing your child with us, and please feel free to contact us at any time with questions, concerns, or celebrations. Take care.

Sarah Riley (7th Grade Counselor)

563-285-3418

sarah.riley@north-scott.k12.ia.us

Holly Leinhauser (8th Grade Counselor)

563-285-3417

holly.leinhauser@north-scott.k12.ia.us

Our ELA department would like to send a monthly newsletter for you to stay informed on what is happening and assignments for your child. Please click the link below to view their September Newsletter.

Greetings North Scott Community!

North Scott Junior High staff continues working hard to help students feel seen, accepted, and safe throughout the school year. We are happy to announce that Friendly Friday will be taking place on the last Friday of the month. We are looking for teams of community adults to line our main hallway (front entry) with a celebration from 7:35-7:50. Our available building staff will join you as well.

We are looking for ten teams of 10-20 individuals to commit to one of the following Friday dates:

• September 29th

• October 27th

• November 17th

• December 15th

• January 26th

• February 23rd

• March 22nd

• April 26th

• May 31st

Please identify a team “coach” and e-mail sarah.riley@north-scott.k12.ia.us to sign up. During this conversation, we can discuss ideas to welcome our students on your assigned day. This could be as simple as hallways full of smiles and hellos or as elaborate as signs, costumes and musical instruments! Here are two video clips from local media (KWQC and Gary Metivier) to show what’s been done in the past.

On your assigned day, your team will meet me in the JH front lobby at 7:25 a.m. All adults will need a driver’s license to be checked in and participate. Groups are welcome to give students a non-edible memento.

Thank you in advance for helping us create a real and lasting culture of kindness and inclusion.

Sincerely,

Sarah Riley

NSJH School Counselor

• Friday, Sept 8- Cross Country meet

• Tuesday, Sept 12 - 14: Math MAP testing- during ELA classes, Cross Country meet, JH Volleyball and Football games

• Friday, September 15 - Sept 22 MAP testing - Any Make-Ups

• Thursday, Sept 14- JH Volleyball and Football games

• Friday, Sept 15- COLOR RUN EVENT 1:50pm

• Monday Sept 18- Cross Country Meet

• Tuesday, Sept 19 - JH Volleyball and Football games

• Thursday, Sept 21- JH Volleyball and Football games

• Friday, Sept 22: 2 Hour Early Out dismiss at 1:08pm

Bussing information will be loaded into your transportation information listed in Infinite Campus. Any questions or changes to your student's transportation should be directed to our transportation office at 563-285-9801.

• No Activity Bus Dates 2023-24

  Friday, Sept. 22 - 2 Hour Early Dismissal

  Thursday, Oct. 5 - Homecoming Parade

  Friday, Oct. 6 -2 Hour Early Dismissal

  Tuesday, Oct. 19 - P/T Conferences

  Thursday, Oct. 26 - P/T Conferences

  Friday, October 27 - End of Quarter

  Friday, Nov. 3 - 2 Hour Early Dismissal

  Friday, Dec. 8 - 2 Hour Early Dismissal

  Thursday, Dec. 14

  Friday, Dec. 15

  Wednesday, December 20 - 2 Hour Early Dismissal

Questions?

Contact Chad Jones, Principal

chad.jones@north-scott.k12.ia.us

563-285-3416

Hello Parents & Guardians,

We are excited that your child wants to sign up for a sport at North Scott Jr. High. The

state requires that your child has a physical before beginning practices. Please get your

physicals done over the summer, if possible.

The North Scott school district uses to:

1. Sign up your student for a sport

2. Upload the signed Physical Form

3. Electronically sign the Concussion Form

4. Electronically sign the JH Activities Handbook (in the Documents section)

5. Capture emergency contact information

For the 2023-24 school year, we will no longer accept paper copies of your student's

Physical or Concussion Forms. We will collect their information and documents on North

Scott’s Bound website.

Continuous Notice of Nondiscrimination: It is the policy of the North Scott Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Ms. Erin Paysen, Equity Coordinator, 308 N. Main Street, Donahue, IA 52746. Telephone: 563-282-9627