We have 9 full days left of the 1st 9 weeks. On October 11th we will have a half day for the end of the quarter and will dismiss at noon. We will be doing quarterly celebrations this year instead of Monthly. Students will need to have all missing assignments turned in and grades brought up to get to participate in our celebrations. We want to reward our students for their hard work academically, as well as behaviorally. Please work with your students on organizing and prioritizing their assignments and getting their work done by the end of the 9 weeks.

We do have ASAP available but please remember students need to be respectful and want to get help on their work. If a student is going to be a distraction to others and prevent the other students who are there from learning they will be asked to leave and will not be allowed to attend for awhile.

The Leadership class will award 2 girls and 2 boys from each grade level once a month as Students of the Month. Students receive a certificate and a drink and a snack.

When teachers nominate students they are looking for the following:

Integrity

Responsibility

Respect

Effort

Congratulations to our first winners for the year!

This week, students in grades 6-8 began learning about Character Dares through CharacterStrong, our Social-Emotional Curriculum. The CharacterDare is described as a workout for our hearts and enables us to actively practice and enhance skills such as kindness, patience, and respect. Our Character dare for the upcoming week is: Have a conversation with a staff member and learn something new about them.

We would also like to extend an invitation to all families to join us in taking up these challenges whenever possible. We are excited to discover the positive impact that these shared challenges can have on our students, families, and community.

We do not have reported cases of flu or covid at this time in our district. Let's do what we can to keep our kids healthy! Please encourage healthy habits, such as hand washing, water, and rest.

Information for flu shots through the Jefferson County Health Department:

Call 785-403-0025 to contact the Jefferson County Health Department to schedule a flu shot on Tuesdays or Thursday mornings. (6 months and older)

Drive-Thru on Oct. 2nd and Oct 9th from 1:00-6:30 PM in Oskaloosa. Enter at the Sheriff's Department driveway off of US HWY 59 and follow the signs. Oct. 16th from 2:30-6:30 PM in Valley Falls at the baseball field. (18 yrs and older)

Drive-In at the Jefferson County Health Department 1:00-4:00 PM Oskaloosa (18 yrs and older)

Bring insurance card, cash, or check. They accept Medicare Part B, BCBS, United Health Care, and Kancare. Ages 6 mo-64 years flu shot $50. Ages 65 and older the high dose flu shot is $115. (covered by Medicare Part B)

Covid Tests:

For free covid tests, visit special.usps.com/testkits to get 4 At-Home COVID19 Tests. (while supplies last)

I need anyone with a student participating in esports to download the remind app and sign in to the esports group. The invite code is JWMStigers. Competition begins Monday and there are some messages that I need to get out to them to make sure everyone has their accounts in order before they can participate.

Students might not be able to start competition if they do not have a parent or legal guardian enrolled in the remind group.

Volleyball-

Monday at Home against St. Marys games start at 4:30

Thursday at Sabetha games start at 4:30

Football-

Thursday at Sabetha games start at 4:30

Cross Country-

Last week of cross country, let's finish strong! League meet will be on Thursday at Perry, races start at 3:30pm.

8th Grade Parent Recognition for Volleyball and Cross Country Participants will be on Monday September 30th at the Middle School. Recognition will be held in between the 7A/8B match and the 7B/8A, I would highly recommend that parents be here by 5:15 for recognition.

ALL parents will be admitted for free to the volleyball game.

8th Grade Parent Recognition for Football will be on October 15th- This will be held between the B an A team games.

Cost for Breakfast is $2.25- we start serving breakfast at 7:30 am

Lunch cost is $3.50- Salads and sandwiches are offered every day but Late Start Days

Extra Milk is $0.50

Monday-

Volleyball at Home against St. Marys- 8th grade parent night in between games

Wednesday-

Booster Club Meeting at 6pm at Gambino's

Jr. Westeppers Clinic at High School at 6pm.

National Custodial Workers Day

Thursday-

Cross Country League meet at Perry race starts at 3:30pm

Volleyball and Football at Sabetha

7A and 8B start at 4:30 followed by 7B and 8A

B team starts in football followed by A team

Friday- Home HS Football game and Jr. Westepper Night

Parents please put this on your radar that the Middle School Game and Dance Night will be here before you know it. This will be on November 1st- volunteers will be needed to make this event successful. Please reach out to the booster club if you are interested in helping out.

5th and 6th grade is from 6:30-8pm and 7th and 8th grade is from 8-10pm.

For those who would like more information on the Bond I have included the website for you to learn more.

There will also be a Town Hall meeting this Wednesday September 25th at the Middle School at 6:30pm