Donations and Helpers Needed for JMArts BBQ Supper Sept. 29!

We need your help tp make our 1st BBQ supper fundraiser on Sept. 29 a success! Drinks, bread, desserts--here's the link to sign up:

https://goo.gl/forms/3sJwZUmF3DX2Xibl1

Proceeds go to support all school arts programs at JM

Musical Rehearsal Schedule Link

Attention In the Heights cast: Thursday's rehearsal, 3:30-5:30 for the entire cast, is VERY important! Click Here for latest rehearsal schedule for In the Heights; parentc can now view this schedule!

Blood Drive Oct 2

There will be a red cross blood drive here on October 2nd in the auditorium.  To sign-up to donate you must be either 16 with a signed consent from a parent or guardian or be 17 years old.  HOSA members will be signing students up to donate at lunches or you may stop by Ms. Sescilla's room before or after school to sign-up or pick up a consent form.

Athletics of the Week for Sept. 11-15

Iesha Alston--Iesha is a volleyball player and played awesome last week. Iesha is our libero for the varsity team and is able to dig difficult hits. She always hustles and does her best in any situation she is in. Iesha is a senior co-captain and is also a great student. She is involved with many clubs in the school.

Matthew Oldham--Matthew runs cross country and displays all the attributes of a leader. He is more than willing to help anyone get better and he never leaves a teammate behind. Matthew is always the first one to practice and the last to leave. He works hard in and out of the classroom and desires to run at the next level.

Manufacturing Day  is Oct 6; Pick Up Info Now!

Juniors and seniors interested in attending Manufacturing Day in Sanford on October 6th can get permission slips in room 101, or ask a CTE teacher. Juniors will be able to participate on a space available basis. Both parental and teacher permission forms are required.

FBLA Conference Registration and Monday Meeting

All students and FBLA members attending the UNC-G  Leadership Conference (field trip) must pay registration no later than Wednesday, September 20, 2017. All students interested in joining FBLA  must pay membership dues no later than Monday, September 25, 2017.  There will be a meeting for all new and returning members on this date.

Prepping for the SAT? Try Khan Academy's Free Resources!

 Click here to begin: Khan Academy SAT Practice

Congrats to JM Athletes of the Week Emery Moore and Tucker Bean!

Student Athletes of the Week from September 4-8 are Emery Moore and Tucker Bean.

Emery plays tennis as a number three seed. She is a competitor, and is undefeated at her seeded positions (both singles and doubles). Tucker exhibits exceptional leadership both on and off the field. As a student, he excels in academic achievement and models kind and respectful behavior. He addresses adults with "Yes sir" and "Yes ma'am". As an athlete, he models outstanding leadership through team play, perseverance, hard work, and verbal encouragement to his fellow teammates. Tucker has served his team through consistent effort and excellent fulfillment of his position responsibilities on both sides of the ball as an offensive and defensive lineman. He is a pleasure to coach and an inspiration to all.

Seniors: Submit Your Yearbook Quote Now!

SENIORS: Please go to https://goo.gl/forms/Xeg3hXWsuwcW3UGV2 to submit your senior quote for the yearbook! We want to hear from each of you! We are also collecting baby pictures. Please bring your best baby pic, labeled with your name, to Ms. Kimrey's room. We want to feature all seniors, so make sure to get yours in!

Apply Now for the Health Professionals Recruitment & Exposure Program

Students interested in a career in medicine or science, see Mrs. Grayson in the Student Services Office to pick up the HPREP (Health Professionals Recruitment & Exposure Program) application. HPREP is an outreach program designed to provide high school students with the opportunity to interact with medical students, faculty and health professionals. Students will participate in fun, interactive activities such as the teaching of the human body organ systems and diseases, anatomy labs and more. (NOTE: Participation in this program can count for SOLO Flight hours!)

It's Drop Box Time: Sign up for Sept Now!

Want to do something to help support students and teachers at JM? Do a PTA Drop Box! Here's the link to sign up for September. And the time window is the range of time you can empty the box, not the time you need to stay there!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4fa5a92ea5f85-september

PSAT Signup Open Now

Juniors interesting in taking the PSAT on October 11, should register in room 511 with either Mr. Lamach or Ms. Gray. The PSAT/NMSQT is a standardized test administered by the College Board and co-sponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Participation in the test is optional at this time.    The test cost $16 and payment is required at the time of registration.   

2017-18 Student Welcome Letter

Click here to download a copy of the 2017-18 Student Welcome Letter that was mailed with student schedules; it's full of important information for a smooth and successful school year!

Coach Dark and JM Athletics Featured on Chatham County School Notebook

Click here to listen to the interview with Coach Dark about JM fall sports

Parking Passes for 2017-18 Now On Sale

Parking Passes are on sale!!! Monday- Thursday from 8:00 to 4:00 p.m. The cost is $15.00 dollars per pass for the whole school year. Please have your license, license plate number, color, make and year of the vehicle available. No exceptions...If you lose your tag, you will have to purchase another parking pass. Stop by the main office and see Mrs Tobar.

SOLO Flight Reminder: Have your mentors complete the CCS Volunteer Registration Process!

This is a requirement for all job shadow sites, and all volunteer sites (such as churches) that are not established community organizations. We will be checking, and if your mentor does not complete the form, you will need to choose another site. Here's the link:

https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/Page/21004 

Summer Reading Assignments 2017-18

Books can be checked out in the counseling office if you have not already gotten yours. Remember, you must return or pay for all checked out items before you can check out a summer reading book.

Honors English Summer Reading Assignment (grades 9-12)

AP English Language and Composition Assignment (11th grade)

AP English Language and Literature Assignment (12th grade)

Dual Language I (9th grade)

Rising Juniors: Complete Your SOLO Flight Project Proposal

Class of 2019: If you have decided where you will complete your SOLO Flight hours, plrease enter the information in this Google Form:

https://goo.gl/forms/0rkDWpQpktHLrYO33

If you have entered your information in last year's form, we will transfer it. If you have sent a paper copy to Mrs. Pate, we will transfer it. But from this point, please complete this form.

We will be checking throughout the summer on project approval, and sending email confirmations.

SOLO Flight Log Sheets will be available for pickup in the front office, or you can download and print them here.

SOLO Info Update

Juniors: Here's all the info you need for paperwork to complete your SOLO prep work: https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/Page/21471

JM Featured on WNCA School Notebook

Three JM students were recently featured on WNCA's School Notebook. Senior Caleb Sarver will talk about being part of the JM Jazz Band, junior Keelan Bailey will talk about his selection for Governor's School and junior Guadalupe Espinoza Elvira will talk about her experiences as a national winner of a writing contest for Dual Language students. If you missed the show don't worry; you can download and listen to the programs here!

Caleb Sarver  Keelan Bailey   Guadalupe Espinoza Elvira

2017-18 Registration Procedures

2017-18 Course Guide Link

Here's the repaired link to the 2017-18 Course Guide: https://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/Page/20930

HS 1-to-1 Student Laptop Program - Fee Evaluation

Get Your Open eBooks Code!!

Do you have your Open eBooks code yet? Come by the library to get info about the app that works on your phone or tablet and has hundreds of free eBooks! Email Mrs. Pate to get a code <rpate@chatham.k12.nc.us>. Click here for more info.