The Patriot Post
November 1, 2024
In This Update
- MAIN OFFICE REMINDERS
- Fall Back - Daylight Savings Time Ends
- Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Speaker - Reggie Dabbs
- SCHOOL EVENTS & CLUBS
- Scholastic Book Fair
- Snow Club
- Physical Education Swim Reminder
- Music Concert Dates
- COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
- Real Talk - Parent Focus Groups
- Mobile Dental Services
- Fidelis Consulting Service
- ATHLETICS INFORMATION
- Winter Sports Sign Up & Information
- OTHER USEFUL LINKS FROM PREVIOUS UPDATES
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Daylight Savings ends on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024. Don't forget to turn back your clocks. Enjoy the extra hour of sleep 🙂
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Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences are an extremely important event in a student’s educational development at P. J. Jacobs. This parent/school partnership event allows parents/guardians to communicate with staff. Your attendance would be appreciated.
Our conference dates and times are:
Thursday, November 14h, from 4-8 PM & Monday, November 18th, from 11 AM-7 PM
Teacher availability will be posted on next week's Patriot Post. Be sure to check back in!
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Speaker - Reggie Dabbs
This week students and staff participated in an incredible school assembly with motivational speaker, Reggie Dabbs. For more information or to follow Reggie, view his website reggiedabbsonline.com or follow him on instagram @dabbsreggie. Reggie has also authored several books you can find on his website and social. He delivered a powerful message to our students reminding them that they are loved, valued, and though you can never change your past, your future is your destiny.
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The Scholastic Book Fair will be coming to PJ Jacobs very soon!!!
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, November 13 - Wednesday, November 20. Additionally you may purchase books at our online book fair which is https://www.scholastic.com/bf/pjjacobs
The book fair will be open:
Wednesday, November 13 7:10 am - 3:15 pm
Thursday, November 14 7:10 am – 8:00 pm during the school day and parent teacher conferences
Friday, November 15 7:10 am – 3:15 pm during the school day
Monday, November 18 11 am-7 pm during parent teacher conferences (no school for students)
Tuesday, November 19 7:10 am - 3:15 pm during school day
Wednesday, November 20 7:10 am - 3:15 pm during school day *LAST DAY*
**The book fair accepts cash, check (made out to PJ Jacobs), and credit card to pay for purchases.**
In addition, we are happy to announce a new way to pay for your child’s book purchases:
Use eWallet to grant wishes. No cash on hand for the book fair? No worries — Scholastic Book Fairs is now offering eWallet as a secure, cash-free way for your child to shop the Fair. There is no charge to set up an eWallet. Simply create an account and authorize a spending limit to have funds immediately available for your child to choose the books they wish for!
To get started, visit our school’s Book Fair homepage:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/pjjacobs
Looking forward to seeing you there!
Mrs. Cronce, Library Media Specialist
Mrs. Omernik, Library Assistant
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Physical Education Swim Reminder
Dear PJ Jacobs Families,
This letter is to inform you about the PJ Jacobs Junior High swim unit. The goal of this unit is to provide beginner to advanced level instruction including safety skills to grades 7-9. Our 1st semester swim unit will run from Dec. 2nd - 13th. The girls will swim from 12/2 - 12/6, and the boys will swim from 12/9 - 12/13.
The swim unit will last a total of 5 class periods. Please remind your child to bring a swimsuit, towel and anything else they will need to be successful in the pool (ex: goggles, swim cap, etc.). Swimsuits/swim trunks must be school appropriate. Girls are encouraged to wear a one piece suit. If a two piece is worn then a t-shirt should be worn over. Boys can wear athletic shorts but must have a waist tie.
It is important to note that any missed swim classes MUST be made up in the swimming pool either during lunch or during an after school swim make-up day. The ONLY exception will be if a student has a signed note from a doctor excusing them from the swim unit due to a health concern. In this situation the student will need to complete an alternative assignment to receive participation points for the swim unit. Please let the PJ Jacobs PE staff know if you have any questions. We are looking forward to a few great days in the pool!
Sincerely,
PJ Jacobs PE Staff
Mrs. Landolt- alandolt@pointschools.net
Mr. Sprague- dsprague@pointschools.net
Coach- nschuste@pointschools.net
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Music Concert Dates
- 11/12/2024 - PJ Jacobs Fall Choir Concert
- 01/28/2025 - PJ Chamber Orchestra Elementary Outreach Tour
- 01/30/2025 - PJ Concert Band Elementary Outreach Tour
- 03/01/2025 - WSMA District Solo and Ensemble Festival
- 03/11/2025 - All - District Orchestra Concert
- 04/08/2025 - District Jazz Night
- 04/24/2025 - PJ Jacobs Spring Band Concert
- 05/03/2025 - WSMA State Solo and Ensemble
- 05/08/2025 - PJ Jacobs Spring Choir Concert
- 05/13/2025 - PJ Jacobs Combined 6th and 7th Grade Bands
- 05/15/2025 - PJ/Ben/SPASH Bandshell Concert
- 05/19/2025 - PJ Jacobs/Elem Strings Spring Orchestra Concert
- 05/22/2025 - PJ Award Ceremony Jazz Band Performance
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Mobile Dental Services
Noble Community Clinics, in collaboration with the Wisconsin Seal-A-Smile Program, will be offering dental care services throughout the Stevens Point School District for the 2024-2025 school year!
What exactly does this program offer for my child?
- Dental screenings
- Dental cleanings
- Dental sealants (if appropriate) on primary and/or
- permanent teeth
- Fluoride varnishes (1-3 fluoride treatments)
- Tooth brushing instructions and oral health education
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- A letter sent home explaining what services were completed and suggestions for further treatment after each visit
With this program:
Children receive care right at school. There is no cost to children or their families. Click the LINK to register your child today!
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We're hiring! SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS
Apply today: District Employment Opportunities
Call us at: (715) 496-7005 or email one of our Managers
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P.J. Jacobs Junior High School
Website: https://www.pointschools.net/PJJacobs
Location: 2400 Main Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481
Phone: 715-345-5422
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PJJacobsJuniorHigh
Parent Partner Information
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Si necesita ayuda traduciendo información que se encuentra en el correo electrónico, por favor, contacte a Jami McGriff al correo jmcgriff@pointschools.net o llame al 715-498-1976