
Dust Devil Weekly
Sunday, September 1
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Welcome to September ladies and gentlemen! As the calendar moves forward one month we are excited for the Labor Day Holiday tomorrow. When school resumes on Tuesday we will be taking our Fall Student Portraits, so make sure all kids come to school dressed for success and looking their best!
Enjoy the long weekend. It will be a while before we can enjoy our next one. Another thing to enjoy? Enjoy this edition of the Dust Devil Weekly!
Spotted on Campus...
-Our brand new Career Pathways elective exploring modules that include: Cosmetology, Veterinary Medicine, EMT, Culinary Arts, Health & Wellness, Hospitality, and many more!!!
- Students dressed up for our first Spirit Day...Aloha Day!
- A new tradition for our Leadership Assemblies...a CHAMPION BELT being awarded to a teacher that has exemplified being a champion for students and other staff members. This week Mr. Cortes was chosen as our CHAMPION! Next Leadership Assembly Mr. Cortes will choose another staff member he feels has earned the CHAMPIONSHIP BELT! Congratulations, Mr. Cortes!
- Maestro Clavijo's class working on maps with clay! Cool project!
- Mrs. Battikha's class working on critical thinking skills with a fun team building activity. The activity involves saving Fred (a gummy worm) after his boat is flipped upside down by placing him into his lifesaver since worms cannot swim using only four paper clips without opening them.
-Mrs. Battikha's class learning about Phenomenon is Science. Students were introduced to the word Phenomenon, by researching an interesting phenomenon that would spark their curiosity and then presenting it to their classmates.
-And one more awesome activity in Mrs. Battikha's science class: Students were able to use models to explore how fossils are made within the rock layers. They used Rice Krispies, cocoa puffs, gummy worms, life-preserver gummies, and marshmallows. They enjoyed both the learning experience and eating the rock model.
Around Alpine Union Video...
Welcome to a brand new season of "Around Alpine Union"! In this episode, we’re exploring what it means to be a leader. Watch as our students share their stories and show how they’re stepping up to make a difference. Get inspired and see how our students are learning to lead and make a difference together. Tune in now! #AlpineUnion #PortraitOfALearner #LeadershipMatters
Chromebook Reminder!
As we begin the year, it is important to remind your student that they need to have their Chromebook each day charged and in their backpack. While we know that we want our middle schoolers to work on becoming more independent, we also know that it takes time. So, as they work to develop these skills, please help them by giving them reminders nightly to charge their Chromebooks and then to put it in their backpack in the morning. Thanks for your continued support!
SCHOOL CAFE FORM
Please take a moment and fill out your School Cafe form BEFORE you come to Dust Devil Day! This will help save time when you arrive. This form helps us secure funding for JMMS that goes directly to our students. You can the link to SCHOOL CAFE by using the link below:
FIRST ASB SPIRIT WEEK IS COMING IN SEPTEMBER!!!
The first ASB Sponsored Spirit Week will take place September 9-13. Each day we will have a different theme and we encourage ALL students to find a way to participate. Some students will go all out head to toe while others might wear a t-shirt or socks or a hat to match the theme! Do what works for you but show your DUST DEVIL PRIDE and join in the fun!
PTA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Thank you to all that have already joined PTA and to those that are patiently waiting for our Membership Drive to officially begin! Here is an update...our bank account has been opened and we are waiting for our Venmo account to be linked and then we will be ready to go! So we are hoping by next week's S'more to have all of our ducks in a row and for the Dust Devil Membership Drive to be officially underway!!
JMMS Spirit Wear
JMMS is excited to offer Spirit wear for our Dust Devils! You can find offers and options here:
UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday 9/3 : Picture Day
Wednesday 9/4 : Late Start Morning (8:30 am)