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 9/23: 93.07%

Tuesday 9/24: 94.31%

Wednesday 9/25: 96.04%

Thursday 9/26: 96.54%

Friday 9/27: 89.14%

Grade Level Winner this week was: SIXTH GRADE!!!

• 6th grade: 95.14%

• 7th grade: 93.8%

• 8th grade: 93.47%

Our Perfect Attendance Winners:

• Yaretzi Alvarez Molina

• Lane Garcia

• Emily Graham

• Maximus Laughlin

• Eli Tsukano

-Ms. Rincon's art classes showing off their amazing handmade pinatas.

-8th Grade ELA students in Mrs. Wetton's classes practicing Peer Editing on their essays.

-Students and staff rocking outfits for TWIN DAY!!

-An activity from Mrs. Battikha's class: "In our recent Science unit, grade 8 students were actively engaged in learning how to develop and use scientific models. This hands-on approach allowed them to visualize and understand complex biological concepts, particularly the structure of DNA and its role in gene expression, and how changes to the sequence of the nitrogen bases can lead to mutations."

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

In this episode of Around Alpine Union, we learn what it means to be an effective communicator. We'll explore how to express yourself, listen actively, and build strong relationships. From morning announcements to group projects, communication matters!

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/

Weds. 10/2 - LATE START MORNING 8:30AM

Weds. 10/9 - Pink Out Spirit Day

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!