Dust Devil Weekly

Once again this school year we will be focused on improving school wide attendance at JMMS! Each week we will report out our daily attendance rates. Our goal is to be above 96% each day...we can do it!

Monday 10/7: 93.07%

Tuesday 10/8: 92.33%

Wednesday 10/9: 95.3%

Thursday 10/10: 93.07%

Friday 10/11: 88.61%

This week's GRADE LEVEL ATTENDANCE WINNER: 8th GRADE!!

AND, our FIVE PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARD RECIPIENTS:

• Isabella Calderon

• Aubrey Hubenthal

• Mason Hunter

• Riley McGhen

• Laila Vargas

-Staff and students rocking PINK in support of Breast Cancer!

-From Mrs. Battikha: In Science class, grade 8 students embarked on an exciting hands-on activity to simulate natural selection and survival of the fittest. Using various tools like tweezers, binder clips, wooden skewers, and spoons to represent the different beak shapes and sizes of finches, they explored how these adaptations affect a bird's ability to gather food. Through this engaging exercise, they gained a deeper understanding of how natural selection operates in the wild. It was wonderful to see them applying scientific concepts in such a practical and stimulating way.

We're building a community where everyone belongs. Check out the amazing ways students are turning our schools into hubs of positivity and support!

We appreciate your patience as we put all of the pieces in place to get our JOAN MACQUEEN PTA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE underway! And....it is time! Our Membership Drive has begun! You can join online beginning NOW for just $15 a membership. We have set a goal of 200 members and we are well on our way with already 50 members! Please consider joining our newly formed PTA. PTA is a vital part of any school community and JMMS is excited to have a PTA back on campus to support our students, staff and greater school community! We will be hyping up the students by hosting a little membership competition. The grade level with the most memberships will receive a MEGA ICE CREAM SUNDAE SOCIAL! The second place grade level will receive ice cream cone party and the third place will receive a popsicle party. We want to reward all grade levels as this is an exciting time for JMMS and our newly formed PTA! You can join by using the link here:

https://jointotem.com/ca/alpine/joan-macqueen-pta/join

We are excited to announce that our 6th grade class will be attending Camp Cuyamaca from March 17-21, 2025! We know that is months away; however, because the week has a cost of $350 we like to give our families the time to start making payments asap. We will have a See's fundraiser that students can use the money earned towards camp. If you would like to start making payments or pay for camp in full, you can pay cash or make a check payable to Joan MacQueen Middle School beginning now. You can bring the cash or check to the JMMS office. Time to start getting excited for camp!

As we begin the year, it is important to remind your student that they need to have their Chromebook each day charged and in their backpack. While we know that we want our middle schoolers to work on becoming more independent, we also know that it takes time. So, as they work to develop these skills, please help them by giving them reminders nightly to charge their Chromebooks and then to put it in their backpack in the morning. Thanks for your continued support!

Please take a moment and fill out your School Cafe form BEFORE you come to Dust Devil Day! This will help save time when you arrive. This form helps us secure funding for JMMS that goes directly to our students. You can the link to SCHOOL CAFE by using the link below:

SCHOOL CAFE LINK

JMMS is excited to offer Spirit wear for our Dust Devils! You can find offers and options here:

https://macqueenmiddlespiritwear.com/

Mon 10/14 - Crazy Socks Day

Tues 10/15 - Band T-shirt Day

Weds 10/16 - Neon Day

Weds 10/16 - LATE START MORNING 8:30AM

Thurs 10/17 - Sunglasses Day

Fri 10/18 - Halloween Colors Day

Fri 10/18 - ASB DANCE

Weds 10/23 - Wear School Colors Day

Weds 10/30 - LATE START MORNING 8:30AM

Thurs 10/31 - Halloween Costume Day!