How can it be that first quarter already wrapped up on Friday? The cooler weather and leaves changing colors are a sure sign that we are well into October!

We have had a busy 1st quarter, with a lot of fun events and accomplishments. Quarter one grades are being finalized and report cards will be emailed home Friday afternoon. We also want to make you aware of a few resources we have available.

First, the results from the Panorama survey students took earlier this year will be mailed home in the next few weeks. This provides a glimpse into your students view of school and their social-emotional awareness. Also, if you haven't already, check out the Counseling Connections weekly email. Each week there is either an article, podcast or video shared that helps you connect with your teen about important topics. Previous topics shared include study tips, how to help your teen make solid friendship and the importance of teens getting sleep.

Lastly, the CareU podcast has covered many great topics this school year. If you desire to know how to help your child navigate social media and technology, the first three episodes outline a recently published book called, "The Anxious Generation: How the great rewiring of childhood is causing an epidemic of mental illness," by Jonathan Haidt. We also have a presentation coming up you can partake in covering topics and data from the book. Additional details about that presentation can be found below!

Keep scrolling to check out a few of the fun events and moments of the quarter and to preview some upcoming events we hope to see you at!

Last Friday students went out into the community to serve for this years Helpathon fundraiser. We had over 400 students serving at 27 locations and we raised over $39,000. Our students did a fantastic job working hard while they cleaned, organized, sorted and had fun. Our ultimate hope is to help make our community a better place and show our students the value in serving out in our community. We are very proud of our students and all of their hard work. All of the money raised will go to towards projects and activities within our building throughout the year.

8th grade students went to the Peoria Civic Center at the beginning of the month for the annual Career Spark Expo. Students were able to enjoy an interactive, hands-on experience that provided them with the opportunity to learn about dozens of careers in a variety of fields. Our hope is that students see the wide-spectrum of careers they can pursue in the future.

A huge thank you goes out to the Morton Community Foundation for helping provide the funds for the new furniture in the Kiln Foyer. Next time you are here for an event, enjoy an additional space to stop, eat a snack or take a rest.

Please join MJHS in supporting our instructional coach Melissa Kruse as she undergoes breast cancer treatments - IN THIS FAMILY NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE! T-shirts are available for purchase in both adult and youth sizes, and are available in three colors (red, white & pink). Your order will be processed as a bulk order once the store closes. You will receive your items 3-4 weeks after the store closes. Due to the custom nature of these pieces, there are no returns or exchanges. Please refer to the sizing charts and make sure you have correctly selected youth or adult sizing. All orders will be available for pick up at the Junior High. Enjoy! Ordering Website. Ordering deadline is Friday, Oct. 25.

The school store is filled with sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats and windbreakers and more. The store hours are daily from 3:00-3:30 and can be open pretty much at any time during the school day. Just stop in the office and ask to shop at the store! We can now take Credit and Debit cards!

PTO Meeting - Thur., Oct. 17; 7:00 (Team Room in Office)

No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences - Thurs., & Fri. Oct. 24/25

Halloween Spooktacular - Sat. Oct. 26, 6:00-8:00pm

Band Concert - Oct. 28, 7:00pm @ Kiln

No School - Election Day - Tue., Nov. 5

Early Release - Wed. Nov. 6, 11:00

Potter Pride Night - Wed. Nov. 7, 4:30

No School - Veterans Day - Mon., Nov. 11

PTO Meeting - Thur., Nov. 21; 7:00 (Team Room in Office)

No School - Thanksgiving Break - Wed. Nov. 27-Fri. Nov. 29

Email: first.last@mcusd709.org
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