The Johannesburg-Lewiston Middle School Mission Statement
The Johannesburg-Lewiston Middle School Staff provides a learning and social environment which bridges the gap between elementary and high school.
Our goals are to instill in our students responsibility and respect toward self, peers, and community. We will provide an educational environment which develops
independent learners by teaching problem solving, cooperative learning, and organizational skills.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

We don't want to go home
We want to Dance!
February 24, 2012 for 6th - 8th graders. The dance will be held from 3:30 - 5:45 p.m. in Johannesburg Multi Purpose Room. Cost $5.00 per person.
(Includes admission to dance, 1 slice of pizza and pop.) *Additional slices of pizza will be for sale for $1.50. Other items available will be pop, candy, chips and Bosco Sticks.

The Otsego County 4-H Council will be hosting a Father/Daughter Dance on February 25th from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. at Treetops Resort. Tickets are $20.00 and are available at Glen's Market, Saturn Booksellers & MSU Extension Office.

Friday, March 2nd
M.S. District Band Festival
Petoskey

Johannesburg Elementary
& Middle School P.T.O

PTO is starting the annual Box Top Competition on 2/1/12 through 2/29/12.

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Updated 2/22/12

Mrs. Idalski's ELA
& Reading News
Updated 2/22/12


Parent Teacher Conferences: Thank you to those who were able to come to parent teacher conferences. If you were not able to make it, please call your child’s elementary teacher and reschedule. Middle school parents can come and pick up your child’s portfolio up in the Middle School office.

Reminder: We are continuing to recycle all metal items. Outside bin is located by Elementary/Middle School dumpster. The inside bins are located at the following entrances: Elementary/Middle School, High School and Gymnasium. Thank you for your support.

MEDICATION:

Our new medication policy requires having two staff members present to administrate medication. We are asking you to request to your physician an antibiotic that is giving twice a day rather than three times a day. This will allow you to monitor your child’s medication and administer prior to school and when your child returns home from school. However, if they administer medication for three times a day then we suggest once before they come to school; when they return home from school; and before they go to bed.



All electronic devices including cellular phones must be turned off, kept out of sight, and may not be used during school hours.

2012 Schedule

Lunch Menu

If you owe lunch charges, you may not have hot lunch until all your charges are paid in full.

OFFICE NOTES
Please have your child's first and last name on all notes when handing into the office.

MIDDLE SCHOOL TIMES
(8:20 a.m. ~ 3:04 p.m.)
1st Hour ~ 8:20 - 9:10 a.m.
2nd Hour ~ 9:14 - 10:04 a.m.
3rd Hour ~ 10:08 - 10:58 a.m.
4th Hour ~ 11:04 - 11:52 a.m.
LUNCH 11:52 a.m. - 12:22 p.m.
5th Hour ~ 12:26 - 1:16 p.m.
6th Hour ~ 1:20 - 2:10 p.m.
7th Hour ~ 2:14 - 3:04 p.m.

*Note: 3 Minutes between classes

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Middle School Advisory News
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Stay-tuned for future updates!

Advisory will meet on Fridays from 11:12 - 11:52 a.m.
The purpose of the program is to build self-esteem, responsibility, and team cooperation.

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7th Grade
Grammar:
Plural Possessives

Writing:
Finish poet research
Collect items for I Spy Riddles

Reading:
Holes and Small Steps Response to Literature Paper
-Independent Novel Journal Entry #2
-Begin Final Week of Independent novel reading
-Independent Novel due Wednesday, November 29th
-Poetry Analysis

8th Grade
Grammar:
Possessives Quiz

Writing:
Rehearsing infomercial's; "Performances" begin February 27th

Reading:
The Outsiders: Chapters 4-7; Word Study
Stargirl: Chapters 11-20; Word Study
Tangerine: Chapters (pages 75-151); Word Study

Updated 2/22/12

Reminder: ALL students must keep their math books covered all year long. Thanks!

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J-L Middle School Staff

We welcome both new and returning students and parents to the 2011-12 school year!
The core middle school staff consists of six teachers:

Mr. Craig DeHoog - Science
Mrs. Missy Tallman ~ History
Mrs. Heather Huff ~ Math
Mrs. Heather Idalski ~ Reading/LA
Ms. Tracy Loviska ~ Reading/LA
Mrs. Lisa Wojtkowiak ~ Special Education

We are available to parents during our planning periods on Monday-Friday.
The school number is
731-2040.
The phone extensions for
each staff member and their
planning periods are:

Mr. DeHoog ext. 308 at 2:14-3:04 p.m.
Mrs. Huff ext. 302 at 12:26-1:16 p.m.
Mrs. Tallman ext. 304 at 2:14-3:04 p.m.
Mrs. Idalski ext. 310 at 12:26-1:16 p.m.
Ms. Loviska ext. 303 at 2:14-3:04 p.m.
Mrs. Wojtkowiak ext. 234 at 2:14-3:04 p.m.

STUDENT BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

The Middle School students are expected to follow five general rules in each class. They are:

1. Listen and be attentive when others are speaking.
2. Respect others and their property.
3. Speak respectfully to others...no put downs.
4. Be prompt and come to class prepared.
5. No gum chewing.

The consequences for not meeting these expectations are:

1. A verbal or written warning from the teacher.
2. Removal from the group.
3. Student phones parent.
4. Student meets with Mr. Hausbeck

Individual teachers may find it necessary to alter or add to the lists. If this is necessary students are informed of the changes.

Each student is expected to
write all assignments in a
student planner daily.

Class Trips & After school Activities

Students will have a number of opportunities for educational
trips and activities. A reminder to students that these trips are privileges and that your
behavior in the classroom
is used to determine if you
have earned this privilege.

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Transportation of Students
Students are required to ride their assigned bus. Any changes to their transportation schedule must be made in writing by a parent and delivered to the office before noon. Telephone calls are not accepted.
No one can pick up your child without written permission from you given to the office. When you need to pick up your child early for any reason, you must check in at the office. Office personnel will call students from their classrooms. Likewise, when your child arrives to school tardy (after 8:20 am) the adult bringing them in must sign the student in in the office.

The Lost and Found for K-8 grades is in the Multi-Purpose Room. Please check for lost items.

Absentees/Tardiness Policy
Regular attendance at school is not only required by law but is essential to the learning process. PARENT CONTACT WITH THE OFFICE IS REQUIRED when your child is absent.
Please submit all doctor notes.
1. When a student has accumulated 4 absences in a marking period a letter will be sent from the office to the parents informing them of their child's absence record.
2. If a student accumulates 7 absences in a marking period a complaint may be filed with the County Prosecuting Attorney's Office or the County Truant Officer.

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