Julia Morgan Weekly Newsletter
November 13th, 2023
Minimum Day Wednesday, Nov. 6th
Mr. Pappas Announcements
Dear Families,
On Friday, we are holding a special Veterans Day ceremony beginning at 8:20. I would like to invite all families to attend the brief ceremony. I would also like to invite all our communitie's veterans to attend. We will honor them on stage and hold a reception for them and their family after the ceremony.
Julia Morgan Veterans Day Ceremnoy-Friday, November 8th.
ANNOUCEMENTS
Julia Morgan 4th-6th Grade Spelling Bee
Congrats to Dominic Dana our winner and Darius Siv-Pal as our runner up. Dominic will move on to the next round against all North Stockton School Winners. The Spelling Bee will take place Thursday, Nov 7th at Ansel Adams Elementary.
Chrome books
Please note that stickers, other than distrcit placed or teacher placed, are no longer aloud to be placed on Chrome books. Students that have stickers on thier Chrome books will be asked to remove them. Students are allow to purchase covers or cases for Chrome books if you so choose.
PBIS Moment
Attendance
Please make sure to call in your absences to Mrs. Veronica or Mrs. Joyce as soon as possible.
Did you know that if your child has missed more than they are considered chronically absent? The effects on chronically absent students are major. Please make sure your child is attending school.
PTA
Sees Candy sales bgean last week. Order forms were sent home. Please help support out students through PTA.
PTA Meeting Nov, 14th at 5:30 in the library.
Ms. Scott
Highlighted Rules
NEW dress RULES FOR 24/25 school year.
1. No make up allowed to be brought to school. Students wmay wear make up to school as long as it doesn't cause a distraction to oneself or others but may not bring and make up to apply. (clear lip balm or chapsticks are allowed but may not be shared)
2. No crocs are allowed at school-As crocs are a comfy pair of shoes. we have had several incidents of them causing safety issues. If a student has crocs on they will be asked to call home for regular shoes.
3. No Pajama bottoms allowed. As part of our goal of creating professional students here at Julia Morgan we are asking that students not wear Pajama bottoms to school unless it is a designated spirit day.
As we are heading into warmer weather please make sure all students are adhereing to our clothing policy...
DRESS GUIDELINES
Our goal is to promote a safe and wholesome academic environment with concern for the health, safety, and well-being of students and the avoidance of distractions to learning.
Shorts, skorts and skirts may be no shorter than mid-thigh. Sweatshirts may be hooded, but hoods are not to be worn inside. Shoes must be fitted to the foot. No open toed shoes are allowed. Sandals are not permitted.
Dress standards include, but are not limited to the following items prohibited from being worn on campus:
• Hair nets or bandannas
• Hanging belts or chains
• Open toed shoes, sandals, flip-flops, backless shoes, or steel-toed shoes
Crocs on PE days
Short shorts, shorter than mid thigh
Rips or holes in pants must be below mid thigh or no skin exposed if shorter.
• Tops which are: tank, double-tank, spaghetti strap, transparent/see-through, backless, tube, halter, or tops which have loose armholes, expose the midriff or undergarments, or have scooped or low-cut necklines
• Clothing that reflects PG 13 movies, alcohol, drugs, tobacco, gang-related activity, and sexual connotations
Large, dangling earrings
Long, dangling necklaces
Any student whose dress is offensive, distracting, or unsafe for self and others will be sent to the office to call home for a change of clothing.