Jim Ned Intermediate News

October is here! The first 6 weeks has wrapped up and we are already into the second 6 weeks and going strong. Routines are in place and student's are doing a great job of taking care of business. UIL tryouts and practices are already happening! Tutorials are taking place in the mornings and student's taking care of business.

We've loved getting to know your kids and look forward to seeing them each day. Thanks for sharing them with us!

It's Always a Great Day to be a Jim Ned Indian!

Mrs. Corbin

Jim Ned Intermediate Principal

checorbin@jimned.esc14.net

10/5 - Picture Day

10/6 - Early Release - 1:50 PM - Homecoming!

10/9 - Staff/Student Holiday - No School!

10/10 - Board Meeting at JN Admin Offices - 6PM

10/11 - PALs will be on campus meeting students

10/11 - Final day to turn in fundraiser money

10/13 - 6th Grade to Pep Rally at HS

10/15 - Town Hall at the Intermediate

10/20 - 5th Grade to Pep Rally at HS

10/27 - 4th Grade to Pep Rally at HS

10/23-10/27 - Red Ribbon Week

10/30 - Staff Development Day - No School for Students

Morning Areas for September - Students report to these areas at 7:45 AM

Mrs. Winter started working last month on Character Talks with our students. Our focus for September was RESPECT.

October's character focus is RESPONSIBILITY. Teachers and staff are on the lookout for students showing responsibility.

Money can be added to student accounts at MySchoolBucks

Lunch Accounts and Balances

Letters will be going home this week for students with an negative lunch balance.

• Please stay off of your phone in the drop off/pick up lines! Distractions lead to accidents.
• Please do not go around cars during morning drop off.
• If arriving after 8:20AM - students need to be brought into the front office and signed in.
• Please pull forward when dropping students off in the morning to eliminate traffic backing up.
• If picking up student early, please do so before 3:30 to avoid bus lanes.

We are averaging about a 15 minute dismissal! We appreciate everyone's help in getting this system running smoothly!!

*Parents, please remember to bring your Drivers License with you when picking up students - thank you!

***NEW BUS BEHAVIOR MESSAGE***

The JNCISD Transportation Department has communicated new Bus Behavior Expectations and Consequences. They can be found on our district website or by clicking here.

If your student is a bus rider, please continue to remind them of their behavior while on the bus. We want to keep everyone safe. Behavior concerns on the bus are reported back to student's home campus and consequences will be given. First offenses result in a 5 day bus suspension.

Thank you to all of the parents and families supporting our fundraiser! We are excited for the purchases we will be able to make for our students and staff. If you haven't already registered online, you can do so here.

All catalog sales are online.

Cookie dough can be bought online or with cash/check. Only Cookie Dough bought with cash or check needs to be written on the order form and turned in. Checks can be made out to Jim Ned Intermediate.

Our fundraiser ends Wednesday October 11th.

Students have done a good job of keeping their phones off and put away during the day but we are seeing an increase in texting on Smart Watches. Please remind your student that this is the same as using their phone and they will be asked to turn it in if it becomes a problem.

If your student becomes ill or doesn't feel well during the day, please encourage them to come see Nurse Bryant. Calling/texting you to come get them does not allow Nurse Bryant to treat them or document their illness.

Dress code reminders - Please continue to reminder your students to keep within our dress code for their clothing choices and hair.