From the Helm

This message is for the 25th, the 26th, and the week after Thanksgiving break.

At this point, we have settled into term 2. Looking back, we see that lateness to school during the first term was the largest reason students received office referrals. With that in mind, we have made some adjustments to the consequences for lateness to school. Please review the lateness visual below as it does require students who are late to school to staff after school for an hour, and if they don't say that get a full day sitting in our In-School Intervention (ISI) room, failure to complete that would then lead to Out of School Suspension.

The last day to recover attendance for the first term will be November 26th.

As we progress in the year, please encourage your students to attend school every day and on time unless they have a fever or are extremely sick. Attending is the best way to ensure success at school.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Break.

Principal Savage

Please make sure to review the talking points communication you received about MCAP testing from our school testing coordinator. This information should also be in your child’s Algebra I, Biology, Government and/or English 10 BVP Google Classroom. Remember MCAP testing is a state and federal requirement for graduation, so it is very important for your child to get this completed.

If you have moved please fill out the change of address forms. We are getting a lot of returned mail.

Use this link to access documents including the In County Change of address form.

https://jmb.wicomicoschools.org/o/jamesbennett/documents/forms/693053

It is that time of year to nominate a teacher for Teacher of the Year. Please consider nominating a JMB teacher for Teacher of the Year.

Nominations are now open and will be taken through Dec. 2 for the next Wicomico Teacher of the Year. Anyone in the community may seek recognition for an educator quickly and easily using the online nomination form. Access the nomination form through the school system’s website (www.wicomicoschools.org) or by using the links below.

Teacher of the Year nomination form in English: https://forms.gle/5B4Boj3juBeFZk57A

Teacher of the Year nomination form in Spanish: https://forms.gle/ZnMyNWFZhh2UVhxr9

Teacher of the Year nomination form in Haitian Creole: https://forms.gle/8HQZrLChEKJ6VYG47

Let's have a great week at JMB and let's make everyday a great day to be a Clipper.

Principal Savage

West Point Information (Media Center) 8-10am

*Step Up* 2:45-4:45pm

Boys Basketball vs. @Cambridge S. Dorchester (Away) Scrimmage 4pm, Dismissal 2:15pm

Girls Basketball vs. @ North Dorchester (Away) Scrimmage 4pm, Dismissal 2:15pm

Color Guard Practice 6–8:30pm

Field Trip – E. Thompsen: National Guard Armory 8:30am-1:30pm

*Step Up* 2:45-4:45pm. see below for details

GSA for Hope (A122) 3-4pm (Gingerbread House Decorating)

JMB Book Club (E223) 3-4pm

Girls Basketball vs. @Easton (Away) Scrimmage 4pm, Dismissal 1:45pm

Band & Guard Rehearsals 7am – 12pm

*Step Up* 2:45-4:45pm

Color Guard Practice 6–8:30pm

Field Trip – E. Thompsen – UMD College Park 7:45am – 4:15pm

*Step Up* 2:45-4:45pm. see below for details

GSA for Hope (A122) 3-4pm (Gingerbread House Decorating)

Band Tutoring (A146) 3-4:30pm

JMB Book Club (E223) 3-4pm

LEO Board Meeting (Media Center) 6:50am-7:35am

*Step Up* 2:45-4:45pm. see below for details
Band Tutoring (A146) 3-4:30pm

Chipotle Night – Band Fundraiser

*Step Up* 2:45-4:45pm. see below for details

D&D Club (F106) 3-4:45pm

Ace Mentoring (A141) 3-5pm
Band Tutoring (A146) 3-4:30pm

Boys JV & V Basketball @ Kent Island (Away) 4 & 5:30pm Dismiss 1:15pm

Girls JV & V Basketball vs Kent Island (Home) 4:40 & 6pm

Indoor Track @ Worcester County Rec Center 2pm Dismiss 12:15pm

Wrestling @ Easton HS 5pm Dismiss 2:15pm

PTSA Family Movie Night (AUD) 5-7pm

Girls JV & V Basketball @ Arcadia (Away) 5 & 6:30pm

Salisbury Christmas Parade Band, Guard, and Cheer. Parade starts at 1pm.

12/10 – WCBOE Board Meeting (101 Long Ave) 1:30-2:30pm

12/16 - Term 2 Progress Reports

12/23-1/3 - Winter Break

Parking Pass From - located in google classroom. Read the Form and make sure you have all copies and $15 when you turn them into Ms. Chandler in the Office. You must

have one to park in the Student Parking Lot! Students who continue to park without a parking pass will receive a warning and then a sticker (that is hard to remove) will be place on the windshield of the car. Some students started getting tickets this week. Get your parking pass ASAP!

Reminder to seniors that cap and gown prices will increase after December 31st.

Use this link to order the Cap and Gown (includes tassel) online

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1066577/JAMES-M-BENNETT-HIGH-SCHOOL/Cap-and-Gown/2470463208/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/2470463230

Seniors! Now is the time to start planning for your senior portraits. You do NOT want to wait until it is too late and miss out on getting your picture in the yearbook!

You have a couple of options for getting portraits taken but, regardless of the option you choose, the deadline to submit the formal portrait for the yearbook is Deadline moved to December 1st!

Option #1 -Prestige

Prestige is the senior portrait division of Lifetouch. These are a fundraiser for JMB so any sessions or photos taken with Prestige/Lifetouch benefit our school.

Portraits taken through Prestige will be submitted directly to JMB for the yearbook. You simply have to choose the photo you want after your session, and they will do the rest.

Prestige is now booking appointments

prestigeportraits.com/studio

· Find the Salisbury, Maryland studio from the list of locations.

· Select “Location Details” to schedule a session.

Please note: All portrait sessions by Prestige will take place at their studio.

321 Tilghman Rd. Salisbury, MD 21804. They will NOT be taken at JMB.

Prestige has the drape or tux, and the correct background needed for the formal portrait.

Option #2 – Private Photographer

You may choose to have your senior portraits taken by any private photographer that you choose. There are many in the area that will do them.

*Please Note: When booking a private photographer, make sure they are able to meet the criteria for the formal portrait. The student must wear either a drape or a tux and it must have a blue or gray background.

You will need submit a digital image of your Senior Formal to our yearbook advisor,
Mrs. Sebach, at dsebach@mywcps.org Deadline moved to December 1st!

If you have additional questions regarding Senior Portraits you may reach out to the school at 410-677-5141 or jmb@mywcps.org

Email: jmb@mywcps.org
Website: jmb.wicomicoschools.org

Location: 300 East College Avenue, Salisbury, MD, USA
Phone: 410-677-5141
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