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News and events - December 21, 2023
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Building hours over winter break
Happy Holidays to all of our families! We hope you are able to enjoy some time with family. We wanted to update you on the building hours over the winter break.
December 25 & 26 - District holiday - building closed
December 27 - 29 - Winter break - offices and building closed
January 1 - District holiday - building closed
January 2 - Last day of winter break - building hours: 7 am - 3 pm
January 3 - School resumes
Trimester 2 Conference Information
Trimester 2 conferences are coming up on Thursday, January 11 and Tuesday, January 16, from 3:45 PM to 7:30 PM. To meet with your student's teachers, go to the My Conference Time website starting Monday, December 18.
Make your visit even smoother:
- Reserve your spot early! Scheduling opens December 18, and some teacher slots fill up quickly. Don't wait until conference night!
- Choose your style: Select "in-person" or "virtual" conferences through My Conference Time.
- Plan your route: Staff will be holding conferences from their classrooms. Consider scheduling appointments by grade level or building location to cut down on travel time.
- Need help? No worries! If you haven't booked your slots before conference night, stop by the Main Office, and we'll be happy to assist you.
Remember: Early scheduling equals more options! Secure your conference time with your student's teachers through My Conference Time starting December 18. For any questions or help signing up, call 763-506-5331.
Band/Orchestra Instruments
Parents - if your student will need their band/orchestra instrument over the break, please remind them to bring it home on Friday, December 22. There will be no access to the building December 25 - January 1.
2024-2025 Registration Information
Middle School Registration
Current 6th and 7th grade students will be receiving registration information and paperwork during advisory class on Thursday, January 4. They will see a video in advisory class on Friday, January 5, explaining the elective choices that they have for next year. Please take some time to talk with your student about the classes they are choosing for next year. 6th and 7th graders should complete their registration sheet and return it to their advisory teacher by Wednesday, January 10. If you have any questions about the registration process, please reach out to one of the JMS school counselors.
More information about middle school registration can be found on the Jackson Middle School registration website.
High School Registration
Current 8th grade students will be receiving a high school registration worksheet and course guide booklet in advisory class on Thursday, December 21. Champlin Park HS will also be presenting registration information to all 8th grade advisories on December 21. Please take some time over winter break to talk with your student about the classes they are choosing for next year. On January 5, the Champlin Park HS counselors will be hosting a virtual Q&A session during advisory for students to receive more information and clarity about the classes they are choosing. On January 10, CPHS counselors will be in JMS math classrooms helping students complete their registration on StudentVue. If you have any questions about high school registration, you can attend the IB Program information meeting on Thursday, January 4, or the CPHS open house night on Tuesday, January 9.
More information about high school registration can be found at the Champlin Park HS registration website.
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