James Monroe Announcements

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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“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.”

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 .

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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.

“Once upon a mattress” is this year’s senior class play. Performance dates are March 12,13 and 14th in the James Monroe Auditorium.  The play will start promptly at 7:30 p.m each night.  Tickets will go on sale on March 3rd. Please see any senior to purchase a ticket. Ticket prices are as follows: Students tickets: $8.00; Adult ticket: $10.00; Patron tickets: $12.00. If you have any questions please contact either Mrs. Thacher in the main office or Mrs. Waterman in the counseling center.

**Cast members families who  plan to attend the dinner on Saturday night need to see Mrs. Laskowski in the main office to purchase dinner theatre tickets. These are $16.00 combo tickets that cover both the cost of dinner and the play.  Any questions regarding the dinner theatre should be directed to Mrs. Laskowski.

Graduation announcements and paper supplies that seniors ordered will be handed out during all lunchwaves on March 31st and April 6th. All balance are due at pick up. No personal checks will be accepted. Cap & gowns will be delivered in May. If you have questions regarding your balances please see Mrs. Thacher in the main office on Monday, March 31st .

 SOL writing tests will be on March 2-5 for all juniors who are taking an English 11 class this term or who need to retake it and for any senior who may need it for graduation.

Friday, February 27th is early dismissal. School will let out at 12:00 noon.

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet on Friday, February 27th at 7:30 a.m.

There will be a senior class assembly on Monday, March 2nd during 3rd period. Seniors are to report to 3rd period and wait to be released for the assembly. Discussions will include senior play ticket sales and senior trip.

Help out the homeless of Fredericksburg by donating toiletries, underclothes and laundry bags to the Micah houses in support of Trey Lamar’s Eagle Scout project. There is a blue tub in the front office for your donations.

All varsity cheerleaders must turn in their uniforms to Coach Crismon immediately. If you do not turn in your uniform your name will be placed on the debt list.

Attention Juniors! February 10th is the deadline to register for the March 14 SAT. Prepare for the exam by enrolling in a Horizons Education SAT Improvement Course. This 15 hour, 6 session class will be offered at James Monroe High School. Classes begin Wednesday, February 18th. Due to the slowing economy the tuition price has been reduced to $199. That’s $50 off the regular price! Register for the course at www.horizonseducation.org.  That’s Horizons with an “S” education.org

There will be a Senior Class meeting on February 5th at 2:45 p.m. in the lecture hall. All class officers and students are required to attend. Discussions will include the senior trip and fundraising planning.

 SENIORS ~ PLEASE NOTIFY MRS. RIPLEY IN WRITING OR GIVE HER THE COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY MID-YEAR FORM WITH YOUR NAME ON IT IF YOU NEED YOUR SEMESTER I GRADES  SENT. GRADES WILL NOT BE SENT AUTOMATICALLY. 

Students you are reminded to turn in your textbooks and or calculators to your teachers from last term or you will be placed on the debt list. If you are on the debt list you may be restricted from attending extra curricular activities.

Attention all students and faculty: What nicer way is there to let a friend or someone special know that you are thinking of them than to have a carnation and personal message delivered to them on Valentine’s Day? The Jayem National Honor Society is now taking orders for carnations and messages, which NHS members will deliver on Friday, Feb. 13^th. The cost is $1.50 per carnation. Orders can be placed with any NHS member, Mrs. Linda Robinson, Mrs. Jewell Cunningham or in the JM Library. Order early!

Spectrum will hold a meeting on Friday after school in room 218.  The topic of discussion will be the Trevor Project.

Any student planning on playing Baseball this Spring should start conditioning on Thursdays @ 5p.m. and Saturdays @10a.m. @ Lafayette Upper Elementary School.

The League of Extraordinary Young women will meet on January 14^th at 3 pm in the small lecture hall. Please plan to attend

The boys’ & girls basketball games against Easternview that was scheduled for tonight have been postponed to a later date due to inclement weather. Culpeper schools are closed to day.

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.

Juniors & Seniors if you are interested in the ROTC Scholarship program, please secure a pass from Mrs.Ripley on November 21^st or November 24^th for a presentation in the lecture hall on Nov. 24^th from 9:30 – 10:30 am with Gunnery Sgt. Turner from the US Marine Corps. Attendance will be taken.

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.

Young Life will meet every Friday in the lecture hall (room 120) from 3 – 4 p.m. See Mr. Yager if you have questions.

A representative from the University of Mary Washington will be at JM on Monday, November 17th during all lunch waves. Please stop by and see what UMW has to offer you for your post high school career.

All cross country team members should turn in their clean uniforms, warm-ups, and bags to Coach Lovegrove this week.

Seniors, if you missed the assembly yesterday you can pick up a packet from guidance to order your cap & gown. The Jostens Representative will be at James Monroe on Nov. 18 & 19th during all lunch waves for seniors to place their Cap& Gown and Graduation Announcement orders. A $60.00 deposit is required for all Jostens announcements and other Josten items.

All members of the LEYW are expected to attend the meeting on Wednesday to hear our guest speaker, Vernice Armour, the 1st African-American female fighter pilot. We will meet in the lecture hall, room 120 at 3:15 p.m. Bring a friend.

November 14th is the last day to turn in college applications for processing before Thanksgiving Break and December 1st deadlines.

Boys’ basketball tryouts will be held on Monday, November 10th at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a completed physical form and your report card.

Young Life will meet on Friday, November 7th from 3-4 in the lecture hall.

Girls’ Basketball tryouts begin on Monday, November 10th at 3:15 p.m. for all girls wanting to tryout for the basketball team. You must have 3 passing grades and a completed VHSL physical in order to tryout. Please meet in the gym, bring your report card and be on time. Any questions, please see Coach Bumbrey in room 118.

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes will meet on November 7th and November 21st at 7:15 a.m. in the Lecture Hall. All are welcome.

National Junior Honor Society will hold a meeting today at 2:50 in the library.  The meeting is for new and existing members.

Spectrum the first ever Gay/Straight Alliance will hold an information meeting in room 218 on Friday, October 24th at 2:50 p.m. All those interested in attending are welcome.

Le Salon will resume the first Wednesday in November.

The Spanish Club pictures will be taken on Wednesday, October 22 immediately after school.  Please meet in Mrs. Chaves’ room and make sure to pay your dues by this date

Congradulations to the James Monroe High School Marching Yellow Jackets for attending Lee Davis High School Tournament of Champions and received 1st place in Drumline, 2nd place General Effect, and 3rd overall in the single A division.  Saturday, Oct. 25 they will attend Virginia Band & Orchestra Directors Association Music Festival at Massaponax High School.  Good Luck Jackets!

There is a mandatory swimmer’s meeting for swimmers and parents Wednesday night at 7:30 in the lecture hall.

The following universities will be visiting JM this week: On Thursday the Virginia Commonwealth University at 10:45a.m. and the Virginia Military Institue at 11:45 a.m.. On Friday The University of Richmond will be at JM at 8:00 a.m

New student orientation leaders will be having a yearbook picture taken on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 2:55 p.m in the commons area. Please wear your NSO t-shirt.

UMW Multiculteral Open house will be held Saturday, October 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register online at www. umw.edu/admissions/mc

A representative from Germanna Community College will be here Monday, October 20th at 9:30 a.m.  Any senior interested should secure a pass from the counseling center.

The James Monroe Boys’ Tennis Club will hold it’s first meeting on Monday, Oct. 20th at 2:50 p.m. in the health room. All those interested in playing tennis, please attend.

A representative from Norwich University will be at JM on Wednesday, Nov. 5th  in the commons during lunch waves.

There will be an organizational meeting for Amnesty International, human rights group, on Tuesday, Oct. 21st at 2:50 p.m in the library.

The Junior Statesman of America will have it’s first meeting of the year on Wednesday, Oct. 15th after school in room 212. All returning members from last year including anyone who is interested in joining should attend this meeting. IF you are interested, see Mr. Snyder in room 212 for details. Snacks will be provided during the meeting.

Anyone interested in trying out for the boys basketball team should attend the meeting today in the lecture hall at 3:00 p.m.

There are few homecoming t-shirts left  in Mr. Gron’s room.

DECA yearbook photos will be taken today at 3 pm in front of the school.  Please be there.

Fashion Marketing field trip to New York forms are due Friday with deposit.

Key Club yearbook photos will be taken on Tuesday, Oct. 14th in the library at 2:50 p.m. before the start of the regular monthly meeting.  Ghost gram supplies will be distributed at the meeting so attendance is required.

Attention Parents & Visitors: Please use the bus/student entrance at James Monroe High School which is the second entrance. There is a sink hole in the pavement that is being worked on. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

The Monroe Singers are reminded to bring their items for the cake walk tomorrow.

Key Club, all ribbon fundraiser money is now past due. Money and/or ribbons must be returned to Mrs. Caine in room 124 immediately

The following university/colleges will be visting JM next week:

(1) VA Tech Tuesday, October 14 at 8:00 a.m.(2)  Randolph-Macon College Tuesday, October 14 at 10:30 a.m. and (3) Hampden-Sydney College Friday, October 17 at 8:00. Any senior interested should secure a pass from the counseling center

French Club members should see Madame Orgeron today or tomorrow to pick up permission slips for next Wednesday’s bilingual tour of Rising Sun Tavern. Permission slips are due by Monday, October 13.

There will be a brief meeting for all powder puff participates today immediately after school in the lecture hall. If you can not make the meeting please see Mr. Hine in room 246.

(1) Oct. 23rd – Seniors will work the concession stand @JM for the Battlefield District Cheerleading Competition from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Seniors this is your opportunity to earn money for your senior trip. If you do not work you will not earn credit towards your trip. Some students have already earned $50 toward their trip.  Sign up with Mrs. Waterman in guidance to work.

(2) Oct. 27th – CiCi’s Pizza in Central Park from 5-8 p.m.  Currently all slots are filled but you may get on a waiting list in guidance in case someone can not keep their appointed time.

Oct. 31st –  Seniors 50/50 Football Raffle for the game has been cancelled.

Homecoming tickets are available in the library, the school store, Mr. Gron’s room 223 & Mr. Hine’s room 246. Single  tickets are $7.00 and Couple tickets are $10.00

Homecoming t-shirts are being sold in the library, Mr. Gron’s room and Mr. Hine’s room.  T-shirts are $10.00

Freshmen dues are $5.00 and are to paid tomorrow morning to Mr. Hine or during 1st period to Mr. Crocco.

Seniors dues are $50.00 and must be paid or senior will be placed on the school debt list. Seniors who owe a debt to JM will not receive their diploma at graduation on June 12th, 2009. See Mrs. Thacher to pay your dues or if you have questions.

All Current National Honor Society members are reminded to bring in their items for the NHS induction reception tomorrow morning to Mrs. Cunningham in room 106