April

29 - Early Release (2.5 hours)

May

4 - Edgemont Talent Show

5 - Track @ Home - 3:00 pm

9 - State Assessment Practice Day - Monday Assembly Schedule

10 - Track @ Home - 3:00 pm

10/11 - State assessments for ELA

17 - Track @ KJH - 3:00 pm

17/18 - State assessments for Math

18 - IPR #6

19 - Track @ Home - 3:00 pm

21 - JH Band Contest

23 - ASB Elections

23-26 - School Play

24 - State assessment for Science

24 - Track @ SJH - 3:00

27 - No school

30 - Memorial Day - No school

June

2 - Mr. Eagle

3 - Music Tour too NW and Mt. View

7 - 6th Grade Track Meet @ Sparks Stadium

7 - 5th Grade Band and Orchestra Concert - 7:00 pm

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

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

15 - 9th Grade Day

16 - House Event

17 - Early Release - Last Day of School

Over the last few weeks, many of our 6th graders under the direction of Ms. Kesler, Mrs. Looney, and a few parent volunteers have been taking part in a school beautification project. They have cleaned up many of our flower beds and trimmed trees that have needed care. They are doing a wonderful job and we thank them for their efforts.

Just recently, Edgewood Nursery donated 146 pansies for our kids to plant. Thanks to Mike DiCecco and his team for their support!

Once again, our students will go through a series of state assessments designed to measure growth in English Language Arts (ELA), math, and science. These tests will occur during the month of May. Here are the things you need to know when it comes to these tests:

• May 9 - Our schedule will be altered so that students in grades 6-8 can do a quick practice test in preparation for the real state assessments.
• May 10 - Students in grades 6-8 will take the first part of the ELA test in the morning. After that they will proceed to periods 1, 2, and 3. Students in grade 9 will start the day with periods 4, 5, and 6 and then match the same schedule with the rest of the school.
• May 11 - Students in grades 6-8 will take the second part of the ELA test in the morning. After that they will proceed to periods 4, 5, and 6. Students in grade 9 will be on their regular schedule.
• May 17 - All students will follow the same schedule as May 10 except that grades 6-8 will be taking the first part of the math test.
• May 18 - All students will follow the same schedule as May 11 except that grades 6-8 will be taking the second part of the math test.
• May 24 - Students in grades 8 will take the science test in the morning. After that they will proceed to periods 4, 5, and 6. Students in grade 6, 7 and 9 will be on their regular schedule.

Note: 9th grade students who normally go to PHS for 6th period will remain at EJH on May 10, 17, and 19

In preparation for these testing days, we encourage all students to get plenty of rest. We also need help in making sure that they have their computers full charged since the tests will be taken electronically.

Please take a moment to review the following attachments below which provide more detail about our upcoming schedule.

Thanks to all of the parents who took part in our first EJH Booster Club meeting of the year. It was great to see everyone step forward and take an interest in supporting our staff and students.

Don't worry if you weren't able to attend this first event. We have lots of room for people to join and take part in the fun. If you have interest, please take a moment and click the link below and fill out the survey to let us know how you want to be involved.

EJH Booster Club Survey

Puyallup School District strives to provide our students, staff, families, and community with safe and secure facilities that support delivery of exceptional programs and services. Part of this commitment rests on our ability to repair, replace, or correct critically deficient school buildings and facilities.

Because a capital levy is critical to maintaining facilities and construction needs, PSD is seeking stakeholder input to be used in planning the timing and scope of projects for a potential capital levy to be presented to voters at a future date.

To help us serve you, please take a moment to complete this brief survey. It takes just a few minutes to complete and will support our staff and school board in determining priorities for a potential future capital levy to fund projects that are critical to our ability to provide high-quality teaching, learning and workspaces.

The deadline to submit your feedback is April 29.

You and your students are invited to the Puyallup School District’s Reach Higher College & Career Fair on Wednesday, April 27th, from 4:00pm-7:00pm. We are offering virtual sessions for select universities from 4:00-5:00pm, and then our in-person college fair and information sessions will take place from 5:00-7:00pm. This event, organized by the Rogers High School AVID program, is open to all students from the South Puget Sound area!

Four Year University Virtual Conferences, 4-5pm

Virtual session links available here: https://rhs.puyallup.k12.wa.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=447991&pageId=10370426

In-Person College & Career Fair at Rogers High School, 5-7pm

A full list of participants is available here: https://rhs.puyallup.k12.wa.us/cms/One.aspx?portalId=447991&pageId=10370426

Evening Information Sessions (Location: RHS Performing Arts Center)

Additional Details

• Here is a link to a YouTube video about this event
• This is a StriveScan event. Students who register with StriveScan will be sent a barcode, which will allow them to easily share their contact information with college representatives: https://app.strivescan.com/registration
• We will have food trucks on campus (with gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options available)
• Our school is located on South Hill in Puyallup. Governor John R. Rogers High School, 12801 86th Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98373
• If needed, overflow parking can be accessed at Heritage Recreation Center which is next to Rogers and connects to our campus by paved walking paths. Heritage Recreation Center, 9010 128th St E, Puyallup, WA 98373

Between now and the end of the school year, all 9th graders who are failing a course will be placed into our Freshman Tuesday and/or Wednesday Math Help afterschool intervention sessions. The purpose is to provide extra assistance for those who need to get back on track for graduation. These sessions last from 2:00 to 4:15 pm and tutors will be present to provide help. Students can either get a ride home from parents/guardians or ride the activity bus.

Students can be excused from these sessions once they have achieved passing grades, have turned in all missing work prior to Tuesday, or if families have communicated with our On-Time Graduation Specialist, Mrs. Mozrall, regarding a specific plan to get their child passing. She can be reached at mozrajm@puyallup.k12.wa.us.

If you have any questions as to the status of your child's grades, we encourage you to access your Schoology account. Better yet, ask your child to turn on their district device and have them show you their grades. This not only encourages accountability but also opens the door for conversation.

Kalles is having a wonderful event that is tied to a fabulous cause...it's time to round up the family, grab the neighbors, and workover those work friends...it's time to get involved!

On May 21st, Kalles is hosting a 5K Fun Run. All ability levels are welcome, as proceeds are going to the "Logan James Lewis Scholarship Fund" (info. linked below).

You can be a serious runner, a not-so-serious runner, a walker (like me), one who pushes a stroller, or someone who wants to take a dog on a stroll...it does not matter...we want you here.

• Event - Saturday Morning, May 21st - 10:30 a.m. – Loganfest 5k Fun Run/Walk (3 miles).
• Entry Fee - $20.00 – includes Event T-shirt - Under 5 Free. Registration form is linked below.
• Registration - $20 cash or check payable to “Kalles JH” - Register @ Kalles JH main office. While we will take registrations even on the day of the event, please sign-up by May 13th to be guaranteed a t-shirt.

The attached flier should have everything you need to know, and more, but always feel free to send me an email with any questions. Principal Kovacs - kovacsga@puyallup.k12.wa.us, or reach out to our office manager, Mrs. Reber, at ReberTL@puyallup.k12.wa.us (Mrs. Reber is the one who will be processing payments and registrations).

KJH Loganfest 5K Fun Run Flier - Kalles Loganfest Fun Run Spring.2022 (PDF).pdf (we will have fliers available in the main KJH office as well)

Again, this is for a fabulous cause and we would appreciate you joining us - spread the word!

Please check ArbiterLive for all of our fall sports schedules at EJH and PHS. You can access the site using this link.

Did you know?

• 1 in 10 deaths among working-age adults is related to alcohol.
• More than 65 million Americans report binge drinking or heavy drinking in a one-month period, which is more than 40% of those who drink alcohol.
• 1 in 6 US adults binge drinks, with 25% doing so at least weekly.

Help is available: so visit the online treatment locator. Call: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Data: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/

Email: kissnej@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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EdgemontJH