- April 23-28-M-STEP for 6th and 7th Grade (Please Avoid Absences)
- April 24- RCADS-25 Mental Health Screening
- April 25, 26, 27- Musical- Finding Nemo Jr.
- April 30-May 5- M-STEP for 8th Grade (Please Avoid Absences)
- May 6- 7th Grade Vision Testing
- May 8- 8th Grade Band Concert 7:15 p.m.
- May 9- Fun Night! 5th, 6th and 7th Grades Only
- May 12-16- Book Fair
- May 12-23- i-Ready Testing
- May 14- Choir Pops Concert 7:00 p.m.
- May 22- Academic Intervention Day
- May 26- Memorial Day- No School for Students and Staff
- May 27- 6th Grade (8:50 a.m.) and 7th Grade (9:50 a.m.) Honors Assemblies
- May 27- 8th Grade Visit to the High School
- May 27- 8th Grade Honors Night
- May 28- 6th Grade and Jazz Band Concert
- May 30- 8th Grade Farewell Dance
- June 3- Orchestra Concert 7:00 p.m.
- June 4- 7th Grade Band Concert 7:00 p.m.
- June 6- 8th Grade Michigan Adventure Trip
- June 9- Exams Early Release 12:06 p.m.
- June 10- LAST DAY OF SCHOOL- Exams Early Release 12:06 p.m.
M-STEP: 6th and 7th grade students will take M-STEP tests in ELA and math in their math and ELA classes April 23, 24, 25, and 28. 8th grade students will take the M-STEP tests in science and social studies in their science and social studies classes on April 30, May 1, 2, 5.
We need your help! We respectfully request that students not be excused from school during testing days. If at all possible, please refrain from scheduling appointments and other events and activities. Students who miss the M-STEP will be required to make them up which means they will miss class time to do so as we are required by the State of Michigan to test all of our students. Thanks in advance for your help as we look to minimize disruption to instruction that standardized testing creates.
We've noticed an uptick in distracted students and drivers in the parking lots at dismissal that is causing safety issues. We respectfully request that students and drivers stay alert and off their phones while in our parking lots. We also ask that drivers reduce speed and adhere to the established traffic patterns. Thank you for your attention to this important safety matter!
St. Johns Public Schools, in partnership with Clinton County RESA, plans to administer a Social Emotional Behavioral screener to students in Grades 3 through 12 the week of April 21st. SJMS will administer the screener on April 24th during Careers. This screener is recommended for students in these grades. The purpose of this screener is to ensure that appropriate supports are provided to students who may be struggling with emotional-behavioral-mental health issues. The screener that will be utilized is called the “Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale” (RCADS-25).
This is an evidence-based, valid and reliable measure of students’ perspectives on their emotional and behavioral well-being. Our district, along with CCRESA, chose this measure due to the reliable nature of the screener. We have plans in place to respond quickly to any students who rate themselves to be elevated in either emotional or behavioral areas. This universal social-emotional-behavioral health screener is intended to be given three times a year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) similar to other academic screeners. Students will be given 25 items to which they can respond “Never,” “Sometimes,” “Often,” or “Always.” A sample of these statements are: “I feel sad or empty.”
“I have trouble sleeping.” “I feel worthless.” “I feel afraid that I will make a fool of myself in front of people.” “I worry that something bad will happen to me.”
Please know we are working in the best interest of our students and families with the intention of being proactive in ensuring all our students are given the support needed to set them up for success. If you have any questions or concerns about your child taking this assessment, please contact Mrs. Hallead.
*If you opted your student(s) out of the screener the previous school year, they are opted out of the April screener as well.
Planning is underway for the 8th grade to take a day trip to Michigan's Adventure on Friday, June 6th! The cost will be $45 per student and will include a park ticket, lunch, class t-shirt, and transportation. We have enough staff going to chaperone, but families are welcome to purchase their own tickets and meet us there if they wish.
Students must meet the following criteria during 3rd trimester to participate:
- No suspensions
- 36 or fewer class period missed
- 2 or fewer office referrals
- Passing all classes (D- or higher)
Details, permission slips, and payment information will be sent to 8th grade families as we get closer to the trip, although we do know we will be back by 6:00 p.m. If your family is in need of financial assistance, please contact your child's counselor to discuss options.
Contact Information
Email: taborp@sjredwing.org
Website: www.sjredwings.org/middleschool
Meet Our Staff: www.sjredwings.org/our-schools/middleschool/meet-our-sjms-staff
Location: 900 West Townsend Road, Saint Johns, MI, USA
Phone: (989) 227-4300
Facebook: facebook.com/StJohnsMiddleSchool
