Buy Your Little Mermaid Tickets Now!

Hey, JM students! You can buy tickets for next week's performances of Disney's The Little Mermaid online with your debit card! Just go to JMARtsTickets.com to make sure you get all your friends as creatures under the sea! Purchasing online closes at midnight the day before each performance.

Mermaid cast: Monday rehearsal starts at 12:30, so be ready to take the stage at that time! We'll have pizza at 11:30 if you want to eat before we start.

Winter Spirit Week November 26-30

Congrats to the Marching Band!

This past weekend, The Jammin' Jets Marching Band ended the season at the North Davidson Marching Festival with 1st Place Drum Major, Third Place in General Effect, and received an overall rating of Excellent for the festival. The Jammin' Jets Band also received the Christopher Harmon Spirit Award for their display of character on and off the field and their display of unconditional love in a family environment. That makes two spirit awards in two weeks!!

All Band members report to the band room after school on Thursday to be fitted for marching band jackets for the Veteran's Day Parade this Saturday.

College Coach Announcements Monday Nov 5

Seniors

If you are interested in attending NC Wesleyan next year, a representative will be here this Friday, November 9^th for an On-Site Admissions session! Make sure to sign up by Thursday, November 8^th and to have a copy of your test scores and transcript in order to have a decision to be made.

 If you still need assistance with RDS or FAFSA, please schedule a meeting with Ms. Herrera.

Upcoming Deadlines (please announce)

Elon University | November 10^th

High Point University, UNC Asheville, Wake Forest, Western Carolina | November 15^th  

Lenoir Rhyne | November 16^th

UNCG, Guilford College, Queens University | December 1^st

Joseph Lozada Featured in Central Carolina Works Newsletter

Congrats to JM senior Joseph Lozada, who is featured in this month's Central Carolina Works newsletter! Joseph has earned 19 college credits while in high school, and plans to study Construction Management and Forensic Science at Western Carolina next year. For more, click here.

Little Mermaid Updates--Final Rehearsal Schedule is Now Posted

Attention Seagulls! You have a choreography session TODAY at 3:30 AND a scene rehearsal at 6:00! These are critical--don't miss either!

Girls Soccer Preseason Workouts

Pre-season workouts for the Lady Jets women's soccer team begin the week of November 12 after school. All girls interested in trying out for the team in February are invited to participate in the pre-season workouts. An information sheet with all the days, times and details is available to pick up in Ms. Herrera's office.

Senior Quotes/Baby Pics Deadline

College Application Week Oct. 15-19

Hey seniors and families! Are you ready for College Application Week? Check this list of schools that are waiving application fees Oct. 15-19, and be ready on Wednesday when Ms. Herrera and helpers will be working with seniors in the media center to get those applications done!

New Scholarship Opportunities

Greenhouse Scholars is looking for students who demonstrate leadership within their communities.  Their vision is to cultivate a community of leaders who will evolve the communities of the world.  If this describes you, apply for their scholarship at greenhousescholars.org/apply.  The deadline for applications is December 17th. Click here for more info.

Are you a student who is making a difference through volunteering?  If so, the National Association of Secondary School Principals and Prudential are looking for you.  Find more information about the Spirit of Community Award at spirit.prudential.com and learn how you can win $1,000 and a trip to Washington, DC in May 2019.  Applications must be submitted by November 6. Click here for more info.

Join the JM PTA!

Click here to complete this short form, and join the PTA to support student learning at Jordan-Matthews!

https://goo.gl/forms/EUr0VkGO9gzzB9kk2

Recycle Your Plastic Bottles!

Click here to watch Jacquelinne Marroquin explain JM's new recycling program!

Driver's Education Information

Interested in Driver's Ed? You must register online at  ncdrivingschool.com! Look for Chatham County, and then choose Jordan-Matthews. Click here for the schedule for the year! The next available class begins Nov. 26, and registration opens Nov. 5. 

Click here to download the flyer with more information.

Important Information for the Class of 2019 and Beyond

Chatham County Schools has changed the format for awarding graduation honors. Please read the letters below for more information:

Letter to Class of 2019

Graduaran en el 2019

JM Dual Language Program Featured in DPI Newsletter

Proud of our first class of Dual Language grads! Check out their story in this newsletter from DPI:

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NCSBE/bulletins/205b18c

All Student Device Program Forms Now Available

Go to the Parenting Resources section of the website to view and download all forms for the Chromebooks students will be using this year at JM. All students/parents must complete all these forms this year. Click this link to access them:1-to-1 Laptop Program Resources for Parents.

Student Back-to-School Letters & Behavior Expectations 2018-19

It's almost time! These letters are being mailed to home, but here are copies for reference you can download:

JM Student Letter 2018-19 (English)

JM Student Letter 2018-19 (Spanish)

We've also uploaded information on student behavior expectations, and the cell phone policy; click this link to download that information:JM Behavior Expectations

Summer Reading Reminder!

Finished your summer reading assignments for Honors & AP English? Great! If not, it's time to start. Remember, they are due at the beginning of the school year regardless of the semester you have English.

Can't find your assignment sheet? No worries; click on the links below to download them:

Honors English I

Honors English II

Honors English III

Honors English IV

AP English Language (11th)

AP English Literature (12th)

Information About Student Parking Passes for 2018-19

Parking passes will go on sale beginning Monday, August 6th at 8:00 a.m.

In an effort to collect fines and fees from students who park on campus, students will be required to have paid all of their prior outstanding cafeteria balances, media fees, and tech fees before purchasing a parking pass for the 2018-2019 school year.

Click to the following link to download the REVISED 8.6.18 registration form: Revised 18-18 Parking Permit Form. You may print and complete before coming to purchase your pass, and there will be copies available in the front office.

Parking passes will go on sale beginning Monday, August 6th from ​8-4.  ​Cost is $25. 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.​

How to Request a CCCC Transcript for CCP Courses

1. Before you start, you’ll need a credit/debit card and your CCCC student ID number (on the yellow card given to you for online classes, or contact the Registrar's Office at 919-718-7201, or email/see Mr. Heesacker -- sheesacker@chatham.12.nc.us).
2. Go to www.CCCC.edu (or you can go to the Registrar’s Office on the main Sanford campus).
3. Type “transcripts” in the web site search engine at the top left and click and click on the first result, or click APPLY & REGISTER, scroll down to Transcripts in the left menu and click.
4. Once on the Transcripts page, scroll down to Curriculum Transcript and read through the information.
5. Click on the Order Curriculum Transcript (only) Online Now link and follow the instructions to register and request a transcript be sent to any college to which you are applying.

Notes:

1. Have a transcript sent to the college you are attending.
2. If you go with sending an electronic copy, you’ll need an email address for the college (admissions or registrar's office).
3. Have transcripts sent directly to the college, not to you, or the high school.
4. The cost is per transcript sent ($3.75 when requested online, or $5 if requested in person).

Little Mermaid Is Fall Musical for 2018!

It's official! Next fall, we will go Under the Sea with Disney's The Little Mermaid as our fall musical! Auditions will be this spring, on May 31 and June 6. Look for more information about auditions soon!

2018-19 Registration Guide Available

2018-19 High School Course Guide

Important Information About Flu Prevention

Help protect your family and our school from the flu! Click here for more information. Visit www.flu.gov for the most current information about
the flu.

DMV Practice Test

Need to practice before taking your driver's test? Click here!

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

 Click here to begin: Khan Academy SAT Practice

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 

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.