Navigator Newsletter

5/18/25 - #36

📅 Focus Items of the Week Ahead 🔭

- Monday - The 7th grade Survival meeting will be during Advisory time in the MEDIA CENTER. This is the big room underneath the cafeteria.

- Wednesday, May 21 - 8th graders: Last day to purchase Dinner Dance Tickets. To purchase a ticket you must have a signed permission slip (Blue) and payment in the form of cash or a check.

🎷🌈 Extracurricular and Athletics 🏀 🆘 🏈

Music

- Jazz Band: Tuesdays after school

Clubs

- GSA Club: Thursdays in Ms. Charbonneau’s room

- S.A.C. Thursday in Ms. O’Brien’s room

Athletics

-Morning Basketball games: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday at 7:10

-Morning Football games: Fridays at 7:10

🎓 End of Year Activities 📆

8th grade Art Show 5/21 at 5:30pm
JHS Spring Concert 5/21 6:00pm - 8:00pm
8th Grade Civics Action Project Showcase (CAP) 5/27/25 2:15 - 4:00 pm
8th Grade Dinner Dance - 5/29/25 - Permission Slip
***The last day for the late bus will be Thursday, May 29th***
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony - 6/10/25 - @ 9:00am - 10:30am, doors will open at 8:30am RSVP Form
8th Grade Breakfast - 6/11/25
7th Grade Survival June 1 - 7
7th Grade S.C.O.P. E. Week June 2-6

Register for SCOPE

Please login through the Powerschool "Student and Parent Sign In" portal with a parent/guardian account and complete the following forms:

Link to Powerschool Login

Instructions once in Powerschool:

1. Click "Forms" in the left margin.

2. Select "2025 SCOPE Registration"

3. Complete the form

4. Click "Submit" in the bottom right-hand corner of the page.

5. Repeat for each 7th-grade child in the household participating in SCOPE.

6. Please verify the form is submitted.

😀 Operate Responsibly and Respectfully 😀

Dismissals and Bus Notes

- Dismissals - please send a note into the front office in the morning - please no calls, emails or show ups

- Bus Notes must be submitted BEFORE the 1st Mod of the day (students will not be allowed to come down and use the student phone after lunch to ask for a bus note to be emailed to the school)

SEL Tip of the Week: Strengthening Relationships as the Year Ends

As the school year winds down, it's a great time to focus on strengthening your relationships. Here's why:

Reflect and Appreciate: Take a moment to think about the friends, teachers, and other people who have made this year special. Let them know you appreciate them! A simple "thank you" or a heartfelt note can go a long way.

Resolve Conflicts Constructively: If there are any misunderstandings or disagreements with friends, try to talk them out calmly. The end of the year is a good time to clear the air and move forward positively.

Plan for Connection: Even though school might be ending, think about how you can stay connected with friends over the summer. Making plans to hang out, video chat, or keep in touch shows you value those relationships.

Practice Empathy: Everyone handles the end of the school year differently. Some might be excited, while others might be sad or anxious about the changes. Practice empathy by trying to understand and support your friends' feelings.

Celebrate Together: Find ways to celebrate the end of the school year with your friends. This could be a small get-together, a fun activity, or simply sharing your favorite memories from the year.

Strong relationships are essential for your well-being. By focusing on these skills, you can finish the school year on a positive note and maintain healthy connections in the future!

Staff Appreciation Week Thank You

A heartfelt thank you to all the parents and guardians who made Staff Appreciation Week a success! Your "Force-filled" generosity in organizing and providing food was truly out of this world. We appreciate your support and dedication to our staff.

🏫 Employment Opportunities at ORRJHS 💼

For the 2025-2026 School Year

Music/Choral Teacher

Two Paraprofessionals

Assistant Principal for Student Services

❓Ask A Bulldog ❓

To ease the transition to high school, the High School Student Council has established an email forum where junior high students can get firsthand answers to their questions from current high school students.

@AskaBulldog askabulldog@oldrochester.org

⚡Quick Connects 📶

Student Tech Center

Student RTI Planner

Weekly Work Board

The Workboard has been added to the "Student Tech Center" Page

After School Extra Help Schedule

Powerschool (Click Here)

📣 FYI 📰

High School Planning Hub - for 8th Graders

📆 Current School Terms 🎓

2025-2025 (Y1) - 8/28/2024 - 6/11/2025

Trimester 3 (T3) - 3/12/2025 - 6/11/2025 - Core Courses - ELA, MATH, Social Studies, Science, World Language, Band, Chorus

Semester 2 (S2) - 1/22/25 - 6/11/2025 - Half Year Spanish and Latin

Quarter 4 (Q3) - 4/2/25 - 6/11/2025 - Quarter long courses include: Health, General Music, Music for Life, Physical Education, Art, Engineering, and Computer Science.

2025-2026 School Calendar