We had a whole school assembly to recognize our students who received Honor Rolls for the 1st 9 weeks (some could change if students were sick and needed to turn in assignments). We do not print certificates anymore as they ended in the trash or all over the school. If you would like an honor roll certificate for your child please just email me and we can get one made.

This week we will only have school 2 days due to that and the 2nd 9 weeks just starting we will not be offering ASAP.

It will start back up the week of the 21st. Reminder that students who attend ASAP must be willing to put in the work and get the extra help on their assignments. It is not a time for goofing off and distracting others who are there trying to get caught up and get help.

5th Grade Teachers

Mrs. Hammond- https://signup.com/go/nHyoPdQ

Mrs. Leakey- https://signup.com/go/BBPbrLW

Mrs. Shenk- https://signup.com/go/QNvnOYC

6th Grade Teachers

Math- Mr. Alan- https://signup.com/go/sTZYQyV

Social Studies- Mr. Jackson- https://signup.com/go/UwSxwen

Science- Mrs. Kahler- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054BABA72AA4FB6-51925394-fall

7th Grade Teachers

Math- Mr. Schwinn- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054BABA72AABFA7-44969439-ptconference

LA- Mrs. Williams- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054BABA729A3FF2-51910148-parentteacher

Social Studies- Mr. Thornburgh- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DA9A72AABFAC25-51910485-parent#/

Science (check with your student for who they have)

Mrs. Kahler- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054BABA72AA4FB6-51925394-fall

Mr. Mayer- Mr. Mayer's P/T Conferences Fall 2024

8th Grade Teacher

Math- Mrs. Clark- https://signup.com/go/AQFqTYk

LA- Mrs. Moulden- https://signup.com/go/eCPNFfU

Social Studies- Mr. Baker- https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/01925116056/false#/invitation

Health- Mr. Jackson https://signup.com/go/UwSxwen

Science (check with your student for who they have)

Mrs. Kahler- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054BABA72AA4FB6-51925394-fall

Mr. Mayer- Mr. Mayer's P/T Conferences Fall 2024

Resource Room-

Ms. Wendy Branson- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DA4A92CA0FEC07-51990087-7th8th

Electives-

Art- Mrs. Petrie- https://signup.com/go/jEBqffK

PE- Ms. Carr- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4DABAB2FA7F8C25-52241614-peparent

Computers- Mrs. Buss- https://signup.com/go/fsxiEOZ

Weights- Mr. Bowen- https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48A8A82DAAFECE9-52040998-parent

Band- Mrs. Grose- https://signup.com/go/enxjwJm

Vocals- Mr. Dziewior- Wednesday Sign Ups - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A9A923A1F8C34-52059910-mrdziewior

Thursday Sign Ups - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A9A923A1F8C34-52060243-mrdziewior

I would like to invite you to meet with me during conference times this week. While I don’t have a sign-up sheet, I will be available at school during conferences. If you’d like to schedule a specific time, please feel free to reach out to me via email at payton.andrews@usd340.org.

At JWMS, we place significant emphasis on the development of both individual and collective character within our community. As part of this commitment, we are excited to participate in the CharacterDare challenge. The CharacterDare is like a workout for our hearts and enables us to actively practice and enhance skills such as kindness, patience, and respect.

Our CharacterDare this week encourages students to take a “tech timeout” and pick a specific day this week to focus on being completely present with those around 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

Hello! My name is Shannon Heide Livingston, and I am excited to have joined Jefferson

West Middle School as the school-based therapist. This is a new service the district is

offering for students and families to help in supporting students’ mental health needs

and ensuring that therapy is accessible.

I grew up in a small town in Kansas, called Downs, and after graduation moved to

Lawrence to attend the University of Kansas where I earned both a bachelor’s and

master’s degree in social work. The first part of my career I worked primarily in

community mental health centers in eastern Kansas providing case management and

individual and family therapy, including supervising a therapeutic preschool program.

For the past 13 years, I worked doing direct service and leadership for a nonprofit child

welfare agency, dedicated to keeping families safely together and preventing youth from

entering into the foster care or juvenile justice systems, working with children in foster

care, and supporting foster and adoptive families.

I am married with two children. My daughter Neva is in her first year of college at Maine

College of Art in Portland and my son Raine is a sophomore at Lawrence High. As a

family we all enjoy road trips and seeing live music- we made sure our kids started out

by seeing The Rolling Stones at a young age!

If you have any questions or would like to talk about how to request services for your

child, please email me at sheidelivingston@mytgc.org or call 785-484-2900. I look

forward to connecting with you!

Volleyball-

Congratulations to our 7th and 8th grade A teams for ending their regular season Undefeated!!!

Saturday will be the League Volleyball Tournament for A Teams only-

7th Grade will head to Holton girls need to report to the Middle School by 7:15am the bus will leave at 7:30am

8th Grade will head to Hiawatha girls need to report to the Middle School by 6:30am the bus will leave at 6:40am. Games will be played at Hiawatha High School and Hiawatha Middle School

All Volleyball Uniforms must be turned in to Mrs. Clark by October 16.

Football-

Last game of the season is at HOME on Tuesday October 15th, There will be two full games with B team starting at 4:30. This will also be 8th grade parent night, we will recognize 8th graders and their parents on the track in between the B and A games.

Girls Basketball- Practice starts on Monday October 14th at 3:30, please make sure you have paid your $45 dollar fee and that you have a physical on file prior to practicing.

Wrestling-

We will be holding an “Open Mat” Informational practice on Wednesday, October 16 immediately after school for anyone to “try” components of the sport and learn what practices will be like.

Boys’ Season starts Monday, October 21

Immediately after school in the Weight/Wrestling Room.

Practice ALWAYS ends by 5:10 pm

Please make sure you have your fees paid and a physical on file prior to practice.

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-

No School

Football practice at 3:30

Girls Basketball practice starts

Tuesday-

Football at home against Atchison- games start at 4:30.

Wednesday-

PTC 3:30-7:30

Thursday-

NO School

PTC 3:30-7:30

Friday- No School

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.