James Monroe Announcements

“Our mission as a school community is to provide a learning environment that is focused on developing individual responsibility for academic success and positive behaviors.  Our conviction that all students can learn is realized by a partnership of students, faculty, parents and staff who provide character education and rigorous academic instruction.  Through high expectations, lasting relationships, and support, students will find success beyond standardized tests and become responsible citizens of the 21^st century.”

The JM VS Easternview basketball games for both the Boys & Girls teams scheduled for tonight have been moved to Thursday, Feb. 4^th

Girls soccer conditioning will resume on Thursday, February 4th,  from 3-4:15 in the commons area. Be prepared for indoor and or outdoor conditioning.

Boys Tennis Team will meet on today after school in the health room to turn in all Tupperware sales to Brandon Bautista.

Students who signed up to take the Work Keys Test at Massaponax this week, please be aware that there will be no session today.  An announcement will be made as soon as a schedule is decided upon.  Please ride the bus home at the normal time today

“THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY MEETING FOR ALL GIRLS WHO ARE PLANNING TO TRY OUT FOR VARSITY OR JV SOFTBALL ON THURSDAY, FEB. 4^TH AT 3PM IN THE DRIVER’S ED  ROOM (167). THE MEETING WILL LAST ABOUT 15 MINUTES’ .

Seniors, if you need your Term 1 grades mailed to a college or university, please make your request in writing to Mrs. Ripley in guidance. Grades are not mailed automatically.

The Next After Prom meeting will be held on Monday, February 8th at 7:00 PM in the school library. All Junior parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Please note in case of bad weather and the school is closed the back up date will be Wednesday, February 10th at 7:00 PM

Get you exam day started off right by coming to the Young Life pancake breakfast on Tuesday morning starting at 7:15 in the lecture hall.

Off-season Baseball conditioning will be at Lafayette Upper Elementary School on Saturday,  February 6th has been cancelled.

Students who paid for only the 1st semester parking and are planning on driving to school the 2nd semester must pay their 2nd semester parking fees of $50.00 by February 5th.

Attention students and faculty: Now that exams are behind us, the National Honor Society’s Valentine’s Day carnation message sale is in high gear.  Delivery day is next Friday, February 12th, so place your orders now with any NHS member, Mrs. Linda Robinson, Mrs. Jewell Cunningham, or in the school library.   Messages will also be for sale in the cafeteria before school–see Mrs. Robinson there. For just $1.50 you can brighten someone’s day with a gorgeous carnation and personal message, hand-delivered by NHS members.  The NHS will deliver to students and faculty at all five city school sites and the School Board Office.  All proceeds will be donated to Haiti relief efforts.

The French Club will meet on Wednesday, January 20 at 3 p.m. in Room 134. We will work on a fund-raiser for Haiti, plans for a dance for Lafayette students, a display board for French courses, and the French blog. Please try to make this meeting. If you cannot, you must see Madame Orgeron in advance.

JM’s Animal Science Club will meet on Wednesday in room 224 from 3-4PM.

The swim team is reminded that tonight (1/19)will be a girls only practice and tomorrow (1/20) night will be a boys only practice.  See coach for this week’s announcements.

The Drama club will hold auditions for the Valentine’s Day Show. This performance will be a selection of love scenes from famous plays such as Romeo & Juliet, Cyrano De Bergerac and a Midsummer Night’s dream to name a few. Auditions are open to all students. You do not need to prepare anything beforehand. See you at 3:15PM in the auditorium. If you have questions, see your Drama Club officers – Emily Burke and Jackie King-Wack.

For all boys interested there will be open soccer Thursday the 21st from 3:15 to 4:45 at JM.  Students must have a ride home at 4:45.

The National Junior Honor Society will meet on Thursday after school in the library. All members must attend the meeting

All Ti83 and Ti84 calculators must be turned into the Library by Friday.

All JM Lacrosse players must pick up their order forms and fundraising sheets from Coach Snyder before Friday, January 15th. This is mandatory. Players are needed to sign up to help with the fundraiser.

Off season Baseball conditioning scheduled for Saturday, January 30th has been cancelled.

All students are asked to please keep your lunch count current. Parents or students can pre-pay funds to their account at any time so funds are available when needed to avoid charging meals.

This is the last week to order your exam survival kit for someone you care about.  See Mrs. Dyer, a DECA student or go to the school store to order yours today.  It will be filled with goodies and a note from you.  Delivery will be on the first day of exams.

Students can purchase tickets to JM home basketball games for the months of December & January during lunch for $3.00 from Coach Serbay.  Purchase your tickets so you can be a member of the Monroe Maniacs and let everyone know “We are James Monroe” when our boys take the court on Friday night. 

The 13^th Annual Key Club Cookie Decorating Contest will be on Tuesday, December 15^th in the library. All members are reminded to come and decorate cookies. If you signed up to donate cookies please remember to bring them. The decorated cookies will be donated to the Homeless Shelter.

The PSAT Parent Night is scheduled for December 16 at 7:00 P. M at JM in the lecture hall.  Please come to pick up your PSAT scores and go over the results.  Students who do not pick their scores that night will receive them from the counselors after the winter break.

Anyone interested in buying basketball tickets for the Brunswick Holiday Classic which will be held for three days Monday, December 28^th , Tuesday, December 29^th and Wednesday, December 30^th 2009?  The Boys’ varsity basketball team will be competing in the first annual Brunswick Holiday Classic. JM will play the first game Monday, December 28^th @ 2:30pm. Tickets will cost $8 dollars per day. There will be four games a day you can watch. There are three different tickets for each day. The $8 dollars covers all four games for the day.  If you would like to buy a ticket please see Ms. Clark,  Mrs. Crismon or Mr. Connor.

This is a reminder – if you need your transcript and secondary school report mailed to a college/university before the winter break – you must submit your request to Mrs. Ripley by Friday, December 4.

Santa Notes will be on sale from Tuesday, Dec. 1 through Tuesday, December 15.  Students may purchase them from any FBLA member or the Library.  Purchase them early – they are limited.

 FBLA is sponsoring a school-wide food drive in support of the Fredericksburg Food Bank from Dec. 1 through Dec. 15.  Please drop off your canned or boxed items in any of the collection boxes around the school or in Room 236.

The National Honor Society will meet on Thursday at 2:50 in the lecture hall. Bring your $15.00 dues.

The NJHS will meet on Thursday at 2:50 PM in the library.

Be rewarded for all your hard work! Enter for a chance to win prizes. Proudly present those interims with A’s on them for a ticket in the all “A” lottery. Bring your interims to lunch with you on Monday, November 23rd. Every A earns a chance to win.

There will be a meeting for all students interested in playing on the JM Lacrosse team Thursday after school in room 212. Boys lacrosse is a new VARSITY sport at JM, come and see about trying out for the team and being a part of our first official season as a varsity sport. Lacrosse is part of the Spring sport season. Any questions, please see Coach Snyder.

Seniors  – Jostens will be at JM on December 4^th during all lunch waves. This is your last chance to order your graduation announcements and cap & gowns in school. A $60, $80 or $100 deposit  is requested for packages, however Jostens will accept cap & gown orders only without a deposit. Now is the time to order to get the best prices and the best delivery. Don’t miss this important event. Order your graduation supplies on Friday, Dec. 4^th.

Due to a testing window complication,  the SOL testing scheduled for Monday will be rescheduled.  

 Students will test in the same locations, in the same groups.  The only thing that will change will be the day on which they will test.  The new dates for testing are listed below: 

Monday, November 23 – All math SOL tests

Tuesday, November 24 – All science SOL tests

 Wednesday, DECEMBER 2 – All history SOL tests

Thursday, DECEMBER 3 – All reading SOL tests and make up and expedited retakes

The  adjusted remediation schedule is as follows:

The remediation scheduled for today has been cancelled. 

Remediation next Wednesday and Thursday for any students taking math or science SOL tests only.

Remediation on November 30 and December 1 for history and reading students. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Miller at 372-1100 ext 2422.

The JM Varsity Football “Senior Night” game against Courtland has been postponed from tonight to Monday, November 16th at Maury Stadium. Kick off at 7:00 PM

Monday

3:00 – Field 1 – Western Albemarle vs. James Monroe

3:00 – Field 2 – Tabb vs. Grafton

5:00 – Field 1 – South County vs. Frank W. Cox

7:00 – Field 1 – Mountain View vs. Lakeland

 Home team is listed FIRST.

 Tuesday

4:00 – Field 1 – AA Final

6:00 – Field 1 – AAA Final

 Home teams will be winner of Western/JM and winner of SO.CO./Cox

THE  JV FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME BETWEEN KING GEORGE AND JAMES MONROE SCHEDULED FOR THIS SATURDAY AT MAURY STADIUM  WILL BE PLAYED TUESDAY NIGHT  @  KING GEORGE. GAME TIME  is 700PM..

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet every Friday morning in the lecture hall (Rm 120) at 7:15 AM. Everyone is welcome. Please come out and join us in prayer for your family, friends, community and school.

There will be a Skills USA meeting on Tuesday, November 10th in room 158 at 3 PM.

The Latin club yearbook photo will be taken on Tuesday, November 10th, immediately after school in room 126.

Seniors: It is time to order your Graduation announcements, caps & gowns! Jostens will be here on Tuesday, November 17th and Wednesday, November 18th to take Graduation orders. They will be in the commons during all lunch waves. A $60.00 deposit is required for graduation announcements and paper goods. If you are only ordering your cap & gown there will not be a deposit required as that is covered by senior dues. You must pay senior dues in order to receive your cap & gown and to graduate!

The National Honor Society’s Children’s Book Drive Project has begun! The NHS is collecting gently used books for children ages 2-13, as a way to support and encourage literacy. These books will be donated to the local Head Start program, the Rappahannock Council on Domestic Violence, and other organizations that work with children and families. Book donations can be placed in drop boxes in any English classroom, as well as in the school library. Please see if you have any books at home that your family no longer needs, books that might help another child learn to love reading.

Parent -Teacher Conferences will be held on November 10th from 3:00 – 5:00 PM.  Appointments are necessary. Please call JMHS’ main office  (540-372-1100) to schedule your conference.

The After Prom Committee will meet on January 12th, 2010, at 7pm in the JM library.    All parents of junior students are welcome and encouraged to attend.  If you have any questions, please call Trish McDaniel at (540) 373-4815.  Please come and help ensure your child has a great Prom memory to cherish!

Fredericksburg City Public Schools clinic for the H1N1 vaccine will be held on November 11th at Lafayette Upper Elementary School starting at 5;30 PM. This vaccine is being offered to all students enrolled in the Fredericksburg City Schools, Head Start and their siblings between the ages of 6 months and 24 years old.  The vaccines are first come, first served until the supply is exhausted. Only the inactivated, injectable form of the vaccine will be administered. Students with fevers will not be vaccinated. Please bring the completed consent form with you if possible, if not there will be forms available at the clinic. The consent form and vaccine information are also available on the FCPS website: www.cityschools.com .  Please keep in mind this date is  TENTATIVE. In the event there is no vaccine available from the Health Department, the clinic will be cancelled by the morning of the scheduled clinic. Please watch for cancellations and rescheduled clinics on Channel 18, the school website and on flyers that your student may bring home.

Attention Seniors: A representative from Lynchburg College will be at JM on Thursday at 8 AM.  Any senior interested in meeting with a representative should secure a pass from the counseling center.

Tonight’s Homecoming Football game against Caroline is still on as scheduled. Kick off time is 7:30 p.m. Please dress appropriately for the game as it will be wet and cold. Show your school pride by wearing your Black & Orange and see you at Maury Stadium!

The Homecoming Parade and Outdoor Activities are on!

Enter our poster contest and win a prize of $75.00. Posters will be judged on their ability to make people THINK ABOUT THEIR ACTIONS: responsible disposal of cigarette butts. City Council Recognition. All posters will be displayed downtown. No limit to size or number of submissions. Submit posters up until November 1, 2009.

This is a revision to the August Newsletter.

This policy will encompass both tardy to school and tardy to class. The first week of school will be considered a grade period.

1st Tardy – Warning issued and a tardy pass to class.

2nd Tardy – Detention assigned and a tardy pass to class.

3rd Tardy – One day of In School Suspension (ISS)

4th Tardy – Two days of ISS and an Administrator will contact the parent.

5th Tardy – Three days of ISS

6th Tardy – Three days of ISS and Parent Contacted

7th Tardy – Three days of ISS and Parent Contacted

8th Tardy – Three days of ISS and Parent Contacted

We will also conduct random “CLEAN SWEEPS” in which teachers will be instructed to lock their classroom doors when the tardy bell rings. All tardy students will be escorted to the lecture hall where consequences will range from 1 day of ISS to 3 days of ISS.

Homecoming theme is “DECADES”

 Homecoming Spirit days:

 Monday October 12 is Twin Day

 Tuesday is Michael Jackson Tribute Day

Wednesday is Color Wars Day

Thursday is Decades Day(Decades is the theme of the dance)

Friday is Spirit Day.

 Each class has its own decade.

 Seniors have the 80’s

Juniors have the 70’s

Sophomores have the 60’s

Freshman have the 50’s.

T-shirts will be on sale starting MONDAY for $10 in Mr. Hine’s and Mr. Gron’s rooms (228, 246).

Dance tickets will also be on sale MONDAY, $15 single, $20 couple in the library.

The dance is Saturday 10/17 8-11pm.

If you wish to bring a guest to the dance from outside JM, please stop by the office for a permission slip.

 Please view the bullentin board near the Freshman lockers in the english hall for information about field day Friday 10/16.  If you have any questions about Homecoming, just ask your class officers a member of the SCA, Mr. Gron, or Mr. Hine.”

What is the fee-waiver program? The program offers financial help to high school students who want to apply for testing, college admission, and clearinghouse processing. A limited supply of SAT & ACT application fee waivers are available in guidance. Do not miss your deadlines. See your school counselor to see if you meet the eligibility requirements.

A representative from Hampton-Sydney College will visit JM on Tuesday, October 13th at 9 a.m. Any interested senior should secure a pass from the counseling center.

There will be a boys’ basketball meeting on Tuesday, October 13th at 3 p.m. in the lecture hall (rm 120). Any boy interested in playing JV or Varsity should attend the meeting. Any questions, please contact Coach Coghill.

The Spotlight is currently accepting personal ads to publish in the next issue of the newspaper. Send a friend a happy birthday, congratulate someone, or just say hi to let someone know you are thinking of them. What an exciting way to show your  friendship and school spirit by supporting the newspaper. Please stop by room 242 or speak to a member of the staff for additional information

Students are reminded that they are not to bring outside food or drinks into James Monroe High School during school hours.   This means no McDonald’s, Pizza, Starbucks, etc.. is allowed at any time. Disciplinary actions may be taken for students who violate this school policy.

December 5th – SAT – JM Testing Site

December 9th – Fall Sports Awards

December 10th – Principal’s Coffee

December 15th – Winter Band, Choral, Orchestra Concert

December 18th – Interims

December 19-January 3 – Winter Break

Young Life will meet every Friday in the James Monroe Lecture Hall (room 120) from 3-4 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

SENIORS!!!! Deadlines for senior dues and for the yearbook are quickly approaching.  Please see the information boards for what you MUST take care of in the next two weeks.

ATTENTION GIRLS: If you are interested in playing indoor soccer at the fieldhouse starting the last week of October please see Mr. Hine (or Ashley Huff) ASAP for instructions for signing up online. Girls in 8^th-10^th grade should sign up for the JM C team that will play on Wednesday evenings. Girls in 11^th-12^th grade and/or who played Varsity last year should sign-up for the B team that plays on Tuesday evenings

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet every Friday  in the lecture hall (rm 120) at 7:15 a.m. Please come out for some prayer, praise and fellowship with your classmates. All are welcome!

For more information – please contact Laura Pinkerton

A Barbizon representative will be at JM on Oct. 9th during all lunch waves. This is your chance students to ask questions about the industry of Modeling and Acting. They will have hand outs that cover facts on everything from Job Interviwing techniques to What does it cost to live.

Students enrolled in a business class FIRST SEMESTER OR SECOND SEMESTER are invited to join the Future Business Leaders of America NOW.  You do not have to wait until 2^nd semester and miss a lot of the fun and excitement.  Please see Mrs. Robinson in Room 236 to join now – dues are $10.00.

All Freshman and Sophomore Fall athletes must submit your progress reports to your coaches every Thursday before practice. If you have any questions, Freshman should see Ms. Cavataio and Sophomores are to see Mrs. Rachal.

Conditioning for girls interested in playing basketball will continue on Mondays & Thursdays starting on September 10th. Please meet in the weight room on Thursday, Sept. 14th at 3:15 p.m.  Any questions, please see Coach Bumbrey in room 118.

The Student Leadership Meeting will meet briefly afterschool on Wednesday, Sept. 9th to discuss football game activities. All members should plan to attend this short meeting.

The DECA club will hold a meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10th after school in the lecture hall at 3 p.m. Snacks will be served.

The James Monroe Cheerleading Coaches will host competition squad tryouts on Friday, September 11th from 3-5 p.m. in the gymnasium. Each participant  will be required to perform a chant, cheer, some tumbling and jumps. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Turner at Walker Grant MS or Coach Ballard at Lafayette ES.

James Monroe JV & Varsity Cheerleaders will hold a fundraiser at the Chick-fil-A located in CentralPark on Thursday, September 10th between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. The cheerleaders will receive 10% of all dining sales for those hours. Please come out and support JM Cheerleaders!

On September 23rd, the James Monroe High School  Future Business Leaders of America will hold it’s installation of new officers for the 2009-2010 school year.

Ordering packets will be given out during homeroom with picture options and prices. In order to purchase your student’s class photo they must have money for the package you are purchasing on picture day. Seniors you must have your photo taken in order to get a school ID. Your school ID will be needed for entrance to school events including Homecoming events.

Jostens will be at James Monroe High School on September 10th & 14th to deliver class rings. Ring delivery will be during all lunchwaves. You may still order a class ring if you have not already done so, just see the Josten Representative at the table set up in front of the library.

President Obama’s Student Welcome Back Address on Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at approximately 1 p.m. will be shown at James Monroe High School at the discretion of the teacher. Teachers have the freedom to also use the address as a supplemental resource during instruction.

JMHS Volleyball team will hold a Spirit Night Fundraiser on August 26th at  Chick-fil-A in Central Park from 5-8 p.m. The team will earn 10% on all dining sales made during these hours. Please come out and support the Yellow Jackets Volleyball team!!

All outdoor sports activities for today (August 18) have been cancelled.  Football will practice in the gymnasium.

All JM outdoor sports practices for today, August 10th, 2009 has been cancelled due to heat index.

Fall Athletics Picture Day is August 13th.

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James Monroe High School student parking decals will be $50.00 per semester or $100.00 for the year. The parking permit application is available on line for the 2009-2010 school year or you may pick up an application in the main office of JMHS. Please make sure you have a valid driver’s license, a copy of the registration of the vehicle you will be driving on campus and have completed all information on the application including student and parent signatures on pages 1, 3 and 4.  Please make sure you keep page 2 as it is your copy of the parking regulations. Please note: you must have the car’s registration when submitting your application and not the insurance card or you will have to reschedule a time to come back in as only fully completed parking applications with current vehicle registrations will be accepted.  Also you must have taken behind the wheel in order to apply for a parking decal, no learner’s permits without the 180 day provisional driving license certificate will be accepted. **Students who are driving themselves to school must purchase a parking decal and park in their designated spot on campus. No off campus parking is allowed on side street. Ticketing and towing will be enforced by the Fredericksburg City Police Department. If you have any questions or to schedule an appointment to purchase decals, please call Mrs. Thacher at 372-1100.

Effective July 1, 2009 the cost of Behind the Wheel at James Monroe High School will be $200.00. If you have questions please see Mr. Brown or Mr. Ribel.

Seniors you must notify Mrs. Ripley in the counseling center as to what college you want your final transcripts sent to. Please note transcripts are not automatically sent .

Professional Graduation Photos and Podium Candids-  Crossing The Stage Photos ONLINE @ www.candidcolor.net.   

Select Diploma Presentation-  Enter  Login Code:  JMRG09

The James Monroe Fine Arts Festival continues May 14-16 and May 26! The All-City Art Exhibit will be on display May 14-16 in the Commons area and the JM Drama department will present‘Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead’ the same evenings at 7:30pm. Crafts and concessions will be for sale. The All-City Chorus will conclude the Festival on the evening of May 26 at 7:00pm. Please come to JM and enjoy the amazing talents of our Fine Arts students.

CELLULAR PHONE POLICY

James Monroe High School Students may be in possession of cellular telephones on campus under the following conditions:

  Cell phones will be turned off and kept out of sight during regular school hours and during detention.

 Cell phones may be used at the conclusion of the regular academic school day.  The school is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged cell phones, or any financial obligation resulting from cellular telephones.

Violations will result in the following: The first offense – Strike 1 – will result in a discipline referral being processed documenting the infraction and confiscation of the cell phone.  The phone may be returned to the student at the conclusion of that school day. The second offense – Strike 2 – will result in a discipline referral being processed and confiscation of the phone.  Retrieval by appointment by a parent or guardian only.  The third offense – Strike 3 – will result in a discipline referral being processed and confiscation of the phone.  Retrieval by appointment at the conclusion of the academic semester the incident occurred in by a parent or guardian only.  Any further violations will result in a discipline referral being processed and confiscation of the phone for the remainder of the academic school year.  Retrieval by appointment by a parent or guardian only at the conclusion of the school year.  Violation of the cell phone policy may result in additional disciplinary action.

Sports and Health Physical Fair is open to all students. Vendors will be on hand with displays to encourage a healthy life style in addition to the $15 sports physical. This event will be held on Sat. May 9th from 8:00 am -4:00 pm at Riverbend HS. For more information contact Theresa Ross @ 540-455-8682

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on April 21st from 3:00 -5:00 p.m. If you would like to schedule a conference, please call 372-1100.

Students taking AP exams must have their balance for the AP Exams in by April 23rd to Mrs. Miller. Students who have not paid for their exams in full will not be permitted to take the test. If you have questions please see Mrs. Miller in the counseling center.

The Junior-Senior Prom is on May 2nd. Prom tickets went on sale today, April 8th. Single tickets are $15.00 and Couples tickets are $25.00. Students must not be on any debt lists or they will not be able to purchase a ticket.

All seniors are invited to sign the 2009 class sign during lunchwaves, during 1st period or after school in the art room. Signing will be done today, Thursday and Friday. See Mr. Lovegrove if you have questions.

After prom tickets are on sale now during all lunchwaves. Cost is $5.00 per person. Parental chaperones are desperately needed for the After Prom event starts at 1:00 a.m.  to 5 a.m. at Liberty Lanes. Please contact Kim Martinez at Walker Grant if you can volunteer to chaperone. Any donation of your time would be greatly appreciated.

After Prom Tickets are on sale during all lunchwaves. Cost is $5.o0 per person. After Prom is being held at Liberty Lanes! Come out and have a night of fun! Parent volunteers are still needed please contact Kim Martinez at Walker Grant if you would like to volunteer to chaperone.

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The After Prom Committee would like your help in raising funds by attending Spirit Night at the following events:

April 29 at Chick-Fil-A in Central Park from 5:00pm – 8:00 pm. Eat in only – drive thru does not count.

The Lacrosse, Baseball & Softball games that were scheduled for today have been postponed due to wet fields.

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Students are reminded that no outside food or drink is allowed to be brought into JM at anytime. This includes McDonald’s, Starbucks, Wawa, etc. Students who violate this school policy are subject to disciplinary actions.

The National Honor Society will sponsor a Red Cross blood drive on March 27 from 8:00 am untl 2:00 pm. Each unit of blood donated can help save three lives, and blood is always desperately needed in the Fredericksburg area.  All donors must have a photo ID when they come to the scheduled appointment. Please make sure you are hydrated at least one day in advance.

Interims will be distributed on March 13th after school in student homerooms.