Jostens will be on campus on Thursday, Nov 29th to deliver class rings / jewelry. Any remaining balance due must be paid in full in order to receive your ring / jewelry. Seniors, this will be the FINAL make-up day to place an order for your graduation cap, tassel & gown unit and other senior products on Thursday, Nov. 29th. The deposit is $60.
Seniors
If you still need assistance with RDS or FAFSA, please schedule a meeting with Ms. Herrera.
The priority FAFSA deadline for UNCG and NC A&T is December 1st so please schedule a meeting with Ms. Herrera to complete it.
Upcoming Deadlines (please announce)
UNCG, Guilford College, Queens University | December 1st
Meredith College | December 3rd
Our production of The Little Mermaid was a huge success, and our creative team thanks all the students, staff and volunteers who worked together to make this show happen! Ove 200 people were involved in supporting the show in some way, and last weekend, we had three great days to be a Jet! Lots of pictures are available on the JMArts Facebook page for everyone to enjoy!
Spain Trip Work Nights Available
Anyone interested in working at the PTA store to earn money for their trip to Spain? Stop in and see Mrs. Bredenberg. Sign ups for the next 3 work nights are available. Stop in Mrs. Bredenberg's room - 905 and sign up before all the spots are filled!
It's not too soon to start looking at the exam schedule for January! Click here to view, so you can plan for your tests!
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.
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!
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.
Click here to complete this short form, and join the PTA to support student learning at Jordan-Matthews!
Click here to watch Jacquelinne Marroquin explain JM's new recycling program!
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.
Chatham County Schools has changed the format for awarding graduation honors. Please read the letters below for more information:
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
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.
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
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:
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.
Notes:
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!
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.
Need to practice before taking your driver's test? Click here!
Click here to begin: Khan Academy SAT Practice
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
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.
JM 2016-17 TOY chosen for Grosvenor Teacher Fellow Program
