June

8 - 6th Grade Band, Beginning Band and Intermediate Band Concert - 7:00 pm

9 - Orchestra, Choir and Concert Band Concert - 7:00 pm

10 - Eagle Pageant - 6:30 pm

14 - 6th Grade Awards and Celebration - 1:15 pm

15 - 9th Grade Day - AM Awards Assembly; PM Off-Campus Activity

16 - House Event

17 - Early Release - Last Day of School

August

24, 25, 26 - EJH Athletic Clearance - 10am-2pm

29 - First Day of Football (Grades 7 and 8)

30 - 6th Grade/New Student Prep Day

September

6 - First Day of Cross Country and Volleyball (Grades 7 and 8)

7 - First Day of School

Greetings to our new students and families from Mt. View and Northwood! We have included you in this newsletter so you can get a glimpse of what happens at the end of our school year and get a preview of what will be happening in 2022-23.

In early August, you will be receiving a Welcome To 6th Grade For 2022-23 newsletter which will walk you through the process of starting school at Edgemont. Included in this newsletter will be our student computer information, arrival and dismissal procedures, important dates, and other forms needed for the first day.

Also, please reserve the afternoon of Tuesday, August 30th for our annual 6th Grade Prep Day. On that day, students will receive their district computers, house information, school and house shirts, a tour of the campus, and basic information on being an Edgemont Eagle. Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.

We need your help! Encourage your child to check under their bed as well as inside their closet, dresser, and backpack for any books and materials that need to be returned to the school. We will be collecting these items during our last few days. Any items you help find will eliminate the need to add fines to your student's record.

Please remember that 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students will be keeping their computer materials for the summer. The only exception is if you plan to switch schools or move to another district.

It will be a packed day for our 9th graders on June 15th. On that day they will be returning items to the school, have breakfast, participate in their awards assembly, and be whisked away to their off-campus fun event at Bullwinkles. Here is their schedule for the day:

• 7:30 - 8:20 - Students will turn in computers, textbooks, and receive yearbooks (if they purchased one).
• 8:20 - 9:45 - Breakfast and the 9th grade slideshow
• 10:00 - 11:15 - 9th Grade Awards Assembly (gym) - Parents are welcome!
• 11:15 - 4:45 - Bullwinkles Fun Center (students who signed up for the trip)

* Please note that any 9th grader participating in credit retrieval this summer at Edgemont will turn in their computer at a later date.

We have reserved June 16th as our final house competition of the year. However, due to the size of this event, we will need some volunteers. If you are interested and can work between the hours of 7:30 am to 1:00 pm, please contact our office at 253-841-8727.

Congratulations to Ms. Kesler and the 6th grade track team for a great showing at the recent PSD Elementary Track Meet at Sparks Stadium on June 7th. The team gave their best in the running, jumping and throwing events and represented Edgemont with pride. Nice job 6th graders!

Current 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and families should be on the lookout for our Back To School For 2022-23 newsletter in early August. Included in this newsletter will be everything your student will need to be ready to start in September such as important dates, where to find class schedules, bus routes, parent drop-off and pick-up, lunch information, and athletics.

The PSD School Board recently adopted the school calendar for the 2022-23 school year. Here are the highlights:

• 1st day of school - September 7
• Winter break - December 19-Jan 2
• Spring break - April 10-14
• Final day of school - June 22

A copy of the approved calendar is attached below. Prior to the start of the new school year, we will send out more details regarding our EJH dates through our summer newsletter.

A note from our nurse's office regarding medications and vaccinations....

Things to do before end of school year:

1. If your student has EMERGENCY medication in the health room it needs to be picked up by a guardian on the last day of school. Any medications/supplies left will be discarded (we CANNOT keep medications over the summer.
2. If your student has NON-EMERGENCY medications in the health room they can be picked up by a guardian anytime during school hours from now until the end of year.

Things to do OVER the Summer:

1. If your student has a Medical 504 plan paperwork was sent home and Dr. orders should be obtained to follow 504 plan.
2. Should your student need/require medication at school next year (i.e. Inhalers, motrin, daily medications) obtain new doctor orders for 2022-23 school year and return to health room beginning 8/25/2022. Medication that is dropped off MUST be in original package and for prescription medications the pharmacy label must match doctor orders.
3. 6th grade students MUST have their TDAP shot before entering 7th grade. Letters were sent home to students in February as a reminder. Any other missing immunizations should be obtained over summer break as well.

If you are planning to transfer your child to a different school district for the 2022-23 school year? If so, please contact our data processor, Mrs. Horsley, to start the withdrawal process. We want to make sure that your school records get sent to the correct location in time for the next school year. She can be reached at 253-841-8727.

Current 6th and 7th grade students will need to be aware of the following items if they plan to participate in our athletic program in the fall:

In order to participate in junior high sports, the following requirements must be met:

1. Complete the two digital forms found at https://puyallupschools.rankonesport.com

• Athletic Eligibility Form
• Parent Permission and Consent Form - including: Cautions, Considerations and Responsibilities of participation, Medical Insurance, Athletic Code, PSD Concussion and Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information Sheet, Steroid Awareness Information Sheet

2. Submit a current physical examination form to the school athletic director. Most physicals are good for two years. The physical must be valid for the entire sport season. Some medical providers may have their own form.

3. Submit a current baseline concussion testing form through Olympic Sport and Spine or your family physician if participating in basketball, football, soccer, volleyball or wrestling. Screening information and scheduling can be found here.

4. If a student has a life-threatening health condition or needs access to emergency medications, then an Emergency Action Plan, signed by a physician, must also be submitted. The school nurse works with the athletic directors on EAP's.

5. Pay the Athletic Fee (JH $40 per season) and purchase a school ASB Card ($30). These fees can be paid in person with the school bookkeeper prior to athletic clearance, or online (a convenience fee is charged). In either payment situation, bring your receipts with you to the athletic director during clearance.

6. Meet the minimum academic requirements during the previous semester. Student must have passed a minimum 5 of their 6 classes and have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Students not meeting these requirements will start the season on academic probation.

7. Mr. Dyer will clear students on August 24, 25, and 26 from 10am-2pm at EJH.

8. Fall start dates:

• Football - August 29
• Cross Country - September 6
• Volleyball - September 6

More information can be found on the PSD Athletics Website or by contacting our athletic director, Mr. Dyer.

Current 8th Grade students who are planning on participating in high school athletics should review the following websites:

• PHS Athletics Homepage
• PSD Athletics Website

You can also contact the PHS athletic director, Mr. Susee, for more information.

We will be adjusting our hours for the summer months. Please see below for the dates and times that the school will be open.

• June 20 - Closed
• June 21 - July 1 - Open 9-12 and 1-3
• July 4 - August 5 - Closed
• August 8 - September 2 - 9-12 and 1-3

Being healthy includes safe, fun activities with friends and family. Go outside and have some fun!

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Email: kissnekj@puyallup.k12.wa.us
Website: https://ejh.puyallup.k12.wa.us/
Location: Edgemont Junior High School, 110th Avenue East, Edgewood, WA, USA
Phone: (253) 841-8727
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