James Monroe Announcements

Archive for December, 2008

Basketball game corrections: (1) The JM girls’ basketball game for tonight is at Culpeper  - not JM (2) The JM boys’ basketball game for tonight is at JM not at Culpeper.

This past Saturday several JM band students auditioned for the Virginia District 15 Honor Band.  We did extremely well placing several students in this prestigious group.  Congratulations go out to John Zarzour, Scott Gettlin, Michelle Babin, Brandon Barr, Daniel Burch, Matt Johnson, Emily Rowland, Parker Rowland, Xavier Griffin and Erin Tucker for making the district honor band.  Special recognition goes to Parker Rowland for placing 1^st in the district on Alto Sax.  Congratulations to all and well done.

The Free Lance Star will be at JM during all lunch waves on Tuesday, December 16th to sell the  2008 Commemorative James Monroe Football CD. This CD highlights the outstanding year the Jackets had all the way from game 1 through game 14 – the State Championship win. Only cash or checks will be accepted. No credit cards

The track meet for 12/10/2008 has been cancelled.

The Fall sports awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, December 9th. Reception at 6:30 in commons with awards to follow in the auditorium.

Boys Basketball practice will be held at 3:15 today. All football players trying out for the team need to be there today.

The Track meet that was scheduled for today against King George/Spotylvania has been cancelled.

Congratulations to James Monroe Football team for winning the State Championship on Saturday, December 6th.  Way to go Jackets!!

The Senior Class Picture that was scheduled for today has been rescheduled for Monday, December 15^th. Cost is $17 & $22 for photo. More information will be coming next week

Santa Notes will be on sale today through Monday, December 15^th. You may purchase them from any FBLA member of the library. Purchase early as supply is limited

FBLA is sponsoring a school-wide food drive in support of the Fredericksburg Food Bank starting today through December 15^th. Please drop off you canned or boxed items in any of the collection boxes around the school or Room 236.

Jostens will be here on Friday, December 5^th during all lunch waves for graduation announcements and cap & gown orders

Congratulations to the James Monroe Varsity Football team for their outstanding win Saturday against Monticello. The Jackets now travel to Williams Stadium in Lynchburg for the State Championship game this Saturday, Dec. 6th. Kick off is at 12:00 p.m. Come out and support the Jackets as they take on Brookville.

Buy your 2008 / 2009 – James Monroe Yearbook Here. Contact Mrs. Hornung at 372-1100 ext 2211 or stop by room 211 for more information.

Please submit any college applications which must be mailed from the counseling center before the Winter break by December 5th. Download the college’s secondary school report form for your school counselor to complete. Submit it to Mrs. Ripley when you request yor transcript with your college application.

The Monroe Singers will be selling pizza after school on Tuesdays in the common’s.

The Commonwealth of Virginia is committed to providing quality education for all students. This commitment includes keeping parents and the public informed through the Virginia School Report Card of the progress of our schools in raising student achievement and enhancing the learning environment.