Beginning Monday, September 24, Jordan-Matthews High School Athletics will be accepting donations of specific items. Any donations will get you in FREE at all the home sporting events this week! Donations will be transported to North Carolinians affected by the storm.
All students who were on the original ticket list for the trip to Playmakers Theatre in Chapel Hill MUST confirm with Mrs. Pate by the end of the day Monday if they are planning to go on the rescheduled trip next Friday.
Quiz Bowl practice today in the library, 3:30-5:00. We'll be discussing our Oct. 20 tournament options. We still welcome new team members, so come by and join us today!
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.
WHOLE CAST READ-THROUGH IS NOW NEXT MONDAY! Wed: She's in Love (Mersisters and Flounder); Thurs: Fathoms Below. (Sailors, Eric, Grimsby, Pilot). Don't know if you're a sailor? Check the Ensemble Roles tab on the rehearsal schedule link!
Click here for the rest of the week: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-PWFOOvfakDPomesfp3CofVpV1IafOW3vatqQKxYhi8 Bookmark this link; we will update this list every Friday.
Student Government Representatives, this week's meeting has been moved to Monday, September 24. All members should plan to attend the meeting after school in Mrs. Harris' room (109).
Attention Class of 2019: While working on college applications this year, we recommend looking into the Wendy’s High School Heisman Scholarship. They give out 100 scholarships to students ranging from $500 - $5,000. Visit WendysHeisman.com to learn more.
ONE HOUR A WEEK CAN TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF 3 STUDENTS - AND YOURS! Please join us in the mission to help students reach grade level reading by volunteering as a SOAR-HELPS tutor! Chatham Education Foundation (CEF) is seeking 30 volunteers who can spend 1-3 hours on 1-3 days per week as a SOAR-HELPS tutor helping children one-on-one to improve their reading fluency. In one hour you will work with 3 students providing one on one guidance and correction as students read passages. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED - A FREE one day training is provided! Click here to download the flyer with more information.
Huckleberry Trail Farms has jobs open for part-time temporary positions. See Ms. Batchelor for 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
