Lunches:

Monday, March 21: Roasted Chicken, mashed potatoes, choice of fruit, whole wheat bread, cake and salad bar


TODAY'S EVENTS:
 During homeroom today, the following groups will have their photos taken: Peer Tutors, Concession Workers, and Quiz Bowl. AFTER SCHOOL at the pool, the swim team will have photos taken.

Today is the end of the 3rd quarter. If you are a 6th grader who has music during 4th quarter, remember you need a 3-ring binder for class on Monday.

If you are going out for track, you must have all of your paperwork and extra-curricular fees paid before you are allowed to practice. The first practice is Monday. Also, the order form for your uniform top is due at this time. If you didn't get an order form for the shirt, please see Ms. Deter.

Happy Birthday to Cody Southern.

No PUSH today.

Upcoming Events:
Saturday, March 19                      MJHS Contest @ MJHS & MHS
Monday, March 21                        Swim meet @ Rock Island High School
Monday, March 21                        Quiz Bowl @ Tampico Middle School, 4:00 PM
Monday, March 21                    Track practice starts        
Tuesday, March 22                       Quiz Bowl @ River Bend Middle School, 4:00 PM
Wednesday, March 23                  Swim meet vs. Freeport, HERE, 4:30
Wednesday, March 23           Early Dismissal, 1:05 PM
Thursday, March 24                     MJHS/MHS Jazz Band Concert @ MHS Aud., 7:30 PM
Thursday, March 24                     Quiz Bowl @ Riverdale Middle School, 4:00 PM
Mon., March 28-Friday April 1 Spring Vacation
Monday, April 4                           Quiz Bowl @ Erie Middle School, 4:00 PM
Tuesday, April 5                          Quiz Bowl vs Rock Falls, HERE, 4:00 PM
Thursday, April 7                        Quiz Bowl vs Tampico, HERE, 4:00 PM

B.E.S.T. “Easy As Pie” fundraiser pick-up will be April 12^th at 3:00 – 4:30 PM at MJHS.

Saturday, March 19 MJHS hosts Junior High Music Contest. This is an all day event. MJHS Band will perform at 8:25, 6th grade choir will perform at 10 am, and 7th - 8th grade mixed choir will perform at 11:20am. There will be a concession stand open all day with breakfast, lunch and snack items for sale. Music students are STONGLY ENCOURAGED to stay the entire day to listen to your own classmates and the students from other participating schools. 

  

You may apply for free/reduced lunch anytime during the school year. Forms are available in the junior high office.

Lanyards are available for sale in the office.  This is a convenient way to keep track of lunch cards.  The
cost is $2.00.

Attendance is the key to school success:

Parents; it is not always easy to determine when a child should stay home when they are not feeling well. Our school nurse suggests the following guidelines. Parents; please keep students at home if they have:

Fever of 100 degrees and above
Norovirus symptoms: diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain, body aches, headache, low grade fever (children & staff experiencing these symptons should stay home until 24 hours after symptons have stopped.
Strep Throat – may return after 24 hours on antibiotic and 24 hours with no fever
Chickenpox – may return when all lesions are dry

Measles – may return with Doctor’s permission
Rubella – may return with Doctor’s permission
Mumps – may return with Doctor’s permission
Impetigo – may return with Doctor’s permission
Ringworm - may return with Doctor’s permission
Pink eye - may return with Doctor’s permission
Head lice – may return after effective treatment as determined by District Health Services Nurse or Doctor
Scabies – may return after effective treatment as determined by District Health Services Nurse or Doctor
Rash of unknown origin – may return with Doctor’s permission

MEDICAL RELEASE

In the case of surgery, orthopedic injuries, and extended illnesses, a note is required from your student’s physician regarding activity for recess, required gym classes, and sports participation.

Please minimize family vacations during the school year or communicate with the school so that work can be provided in advance. The school will also be notifying parents when their child has missed more than ten days. I know that school attendance can be improved when the school and parents combine forces.