NSJH Weekly Announcements

Thank you North Scott Junior High Students, Staff, and Families! We had another amazing fundraiser and Color Run Event! Thank you to all who participated and for your tremendous support throughout the year.

Hello Lancer Families -

Starting next week, you will notice that your students' LT/Boost class at the end of the day will change in Infinite Campus. All students have this time at the end of the day for teachers to provide support, extension, or additional time to meet the needs of students. Our teaching staff meet twice a week in PLC's (professional learning communities) to analyze student progress towards the essential standards in their respective content areas and use this information to determine groups. LT/Boost classes are fluid and will change every three weeks for the remainder of the school year. There will be opportunities during the three week cycle to be responsive to immediate needs (Ex: make up test). Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions about our LT/Boost process.

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Chad Jones | Principal, North Scott Junior High School

Just a friendly reminder that the south parking lot for student pickup will be closed off to cars until 3:08pm when students are released from the color run.

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!

Enclosed is information pertaining to our Homecoming 2023 Apparel webstore.

https://www.teamelitesports.com/northscott.html

Click here for information regarding the 2023 Homecoming Parade to be held Thursday, October 5th at 6:00 PM. Parade Guidelines, Route, and Entry Application Form are included.

Show your school spirit by dressing up for Homecoming Week theme days!

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.

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• Friday, September 15 COLOR RUN

• Sept 15 - Sept 22 MAP testing - Any Make-Ups

• 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

• Sept 26: JH Volleyball/Football/Cross Country games

• Sept 28: JH Volleyball and Football games

• Oct 2 - 6: Homecoming Week!

• Oct 19: Fall Conferences 3:30-7:30

• Oct 26: Fall Conferences 3:30-7:00

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

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