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JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL PTSA Dear Parents and Guardians, Happy November! Are your child’s grades not quite what you’d hoped for? There are supports in place to help! Every teacher has office hours to provide additional support. In addition, we have Saturday Scholars every Saturday (with the exception of holiday weekends) in the library from 8am until 12 noon, wherein 2 teachers work to support students in making up assignments, completing homework, or working on projects. Our library is also open from Monday through Thursday to support students. Is your student an A/B student? Great! They are eligible to become a part of JAMS Gems! JAMS Gems will serve as tutors in the library. They may be in 6th, 7th, or 8th grade, and will work to support other students who come to the library for assistance with homework or projects. Support hours will be from 3pm-4pm M-Th. Students who are thriving here at JAMS, and who opt to give one hour to the learning community per week, will be honored with JAMS Gems pins and recognized at graduation for their contribution to excellence here at JAMS. Sign-ups will begin on November 3rd. Calling parent volunteers!!! I am working to do everything humanly possible to improve bathroom conditions here at JAMS. Popping in throughout the day is not enough. I want our bathrooms safe, clean, and free of hostility provoking graffiti. In my heart, I believe there is only one thing that will work: an adult posted at the entrance of each bathroom from opening to closing. I am working to be creative with our funding to hire teams of aides to do this. As you’ve noticed, we also have a visitor checkin here at JAMS. This is critical as it prevents students from floating out of the open entrance, deter folks who should not be on campus from entering, allows us to know who is on campus at any moment in time so that we can account for everyone in the event of an earthquake or other emergency (every second counts!), and it allows us to exercise true JAMS hospitality as we greet each visitor with a smile, and assistance for getting where they need to go, to do what they need to do. I cannot afford to provide both bathroom monitoring and visitor check-in. I am, therefore, seeking parent volunteers to man (or woman!) the visitor check-in booth. Shifts can be as short as an hour and as long as works for you. We will of course train you. Please contact me via phone or email (
[email protected]) to let me know if you can help. Don’t forget: Turn back clocks one hour on November 6th! Hooray!
Thanks for your support! Sincerely, Eva Mayoral - Principal
PTSA President’s Message by Joan Krenik We are very pleased to announce that our new superintendent Sandy Lyon has agreed to attend our November 10th PTSA Meeting. I would like to make sure that we give her a warm John Adams welcome. We will start the evening with a potluck dinner -- bring something you enjoy and would like to share. It will be a great way to introduce the superintendent to our community and allow her to meet many of our amazing JAMS parents and feel our spirit! Following the dinner, the superintendent will speak about herself, her beliefs, and how she intends to move the district forward during these tough financial times. I hope everyone takes advantage of this opportunity to meet our new superintendent and show her what a strong, involved community JAMS is. The meeting will be held from 6:30-8pm in the JAMS Cafeteria on Thursday, November 10. The PTSA will provide plates, utensils, and water. Please conMeet our new, tact me at mkrenik@ Superintendent yahoo.com if you have Sandra Lyon any questions.
Photo by Olivia Hosbein
THE JAMS GAZETTE Be the change you want to see in the world - Gandhi
NOVEMBER 2011 Volume 11, Issue #1
Calling All JAMS Students WANT TO GET CREATIVE? - Then enter the NATIONAL PTA Reflections Contest! Entries due November 11th. All JAMS students have the opportunity to get creative and express themselves by incorporating this year’s REFLECTIONS theme “DIVERSITY MEANS...” into their artwork. Entries will be reviewed and category winners will be featured in future Gazette articles, submitted to the district, and may even go on to win state or national prizes.
Mr. Regan’s Blue Do In September Mr. Chris Regan, JAMS assistant principal, told the student body that if they raised more than $15,000 in the Gift/Magazine Drive this year, he would dye his hair BLUE! JAMS students worked very hard and raised a grand total of $18,000! On October 18th, true to his word, Mr. Regan went to the Paper, Scissors, Rock salon in Venice and had his hair bleached and dyed blue by one of their stylists, Frankie. Frankie and the salon graciously donated their time and the materials. Thank you to Frankie and the Paper, Scissors, Rock salon! The next day, Mr. Regan went to every first period class and revealed his new hair to the students and teachers. He also thanked them for their hard work on the gift drive and their dedication to JAMS.
Help With Illuminate On Thursday, October 20th the PTSA and Administration held a Parent Workshop on Illuminate at the Boys and Girls Club. We helped parents sign up for email addresses and taught them how to get onto and navigate the Illuminate system. If you were unable to come on the 20th but still need help, our wonderful Community Liaisons Nancy Gutierrez and Donna McCoy are available to help. In addition, Erica Mitchell, Director of the Boys and Girls Club has indicated that parents can stop by the Club for help after school hours before 7:00 p.m. They have a beautiful computer room and a trained staff happy to help!
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The national PTA-sponsored REFLECTIONS Arts Recognition Program has six entry categories: visual arts, literature, photography, musical composition, dance choreography, and film/video production. Projects must be turned into the office by Friday, November 11th and must include the students name, grade, ID number, and a phone number. Students will need an “artist’s statement” explaining how they think their entry interprets the overall theme of “diversity.” The statement does not need to be extensive. Rules regarding art size, etc. are available online at http://www.ptareflections.org/cs/rules_and_ documents. Past winning reflections entries can be viewed on this site as well.
Spanish Immersion Friends of John Adams Spanish Immersion (FOJASI) is the parent support network for the Spanish immersion program here at John Adams. We are proud of our students who have studied in Spanish and English since kindergarten. FOJASI hosts events that serve to continue our connection with other immersion families and to raise funds that will support our teachers in providing bilingual education. We kicked off the new school year with a welcome dinner which included helpful talks from Principal Mayoral and Maestras Kusion,Valentiner, and O’Keefe. We will be holding our annual holiday dinner on December 2, which will include wonderful foods prepared by some of our families and our tradition of dancing and games. Any interested immersion parents who would like to help or get on the mailing list, please contact Traci Wallace (
[email protected]) or Wendy Mejia (
[email protected]).
Science Magnet Science Magnet is off to a great start this year. Sixth graders will be heading to Catalina to hike, snorkel, and explore marine life November 7 - 9. Then, the seventh graders prepare for the Yosemite trip January 22-27 and the eighth graders are off to AstroCamp January 27-29 or February 2-5. In addition to the trips, students are taking seminars each grading period to challenge themselves and engage in science. Our latest offerings include a family camping tip to Morro Bay, a tour of the Marine Mammal Care Center, a virtual starfish dissection and electroplating, to name just a few! We have also recently purchased a new classroom “tool” called Probeware. This will be used by all the science classes to detect and measure “ motion, temperature... and extend students’ senses and permit them to see multiple representations of their surroundings unfold in real time” according to the Concord Consortium. This enables teachers to further engage students in science in a meaningful way. Thank you, parents, for your continued support of Science Magnet.
Did someone say, “Chocolate?” Support the Science Magnet!
SEE’S CANDY goes on sale November 9th thru December 12th. You will receive your orders December 16th, just in time for holiday giving. Look for order forms in your student’s back pack!
Bicycle Safety Sunset Park, home to John Adams Middle School, is the perfect biking neighborhood: the streets are flat and wide; many corners have crossing guards on school days; and residents are used to large numbers of pedestrians and cyclists. But, the neighborhood also has a lot of car traffic, especially when Santa Monica College is in session, which makes following safe biking rules essential. JAMS cyclists: congratulations on making a healthy and green choice to bike to school but please follow these rules: 1. Always wear a helmet, strapped snugly under your chin.
Bike IT! Day participants, from left to right: Benjamin Terry (6th grader) Adam Lemus and Delfino Bautista (8th graders)
2. Practice riding to school with your parents first, so you can determine the best route and ways to cross busier streets. Pick a Friday for your first ride without an adult, when SMC does not hold classes.
3. Make sure drivers can clearly see you. Add reflectors to your bike and wear light-colored clothing so you’re easily spotted. When riding after dark or in foggy weather, a front headlight and rear reflector or light is required. 4. Always look both ways for cars coming your way, and never turn or cross the street without looking both ways and making sure that no cars are coming. At a four-way stop, you should slow down to a complete stop and look for cars before crossing. 5. Be aware of the road conditions. Look for potholes, wet leaves, rocks, or even cracks in the road which can make your bike unsteady. 6. Check that your bike fits your current size and make sure tires are inflated, and brakes and chain are in good shape before leaving for school. 7. Carry your belongings in a backpack and not strapped to the handlebars. 8. Ride with the flow of traffic and ride single file. 9. Obey traffic laws and yield to cars if necessary. 10. Ride at least four feet from parked cars to stay out of the “door zone” where drivers may open the door unexpectedly. 11. Stay alert and focused on staying safe. 12. Pick up more bike safety trips from the JAMS office, including the Santa Monica Bike Map and “Smart Ways to Get to JAMS” and Walk it! Bike it! Route Map. SMMUSD PTA Council and the District will be offering more Bike Safety Workshops at JAMS and Lincolnthis year. Contact Alison Kendall at 310-586-1557 or
[email protected] for more information.
JOIN JAMS PALS an informal mailing list for the JAMS community. Contact:
[email protected] to have your name added to the list.
JAMS Theatre Company in its Second Year by Patti Braun
JAMS THEATRE COMPANY is starting up again! In its second year, fresh from the huge success of “Into The Woods”, JAMS Theatre Company gives students interested in acting, singing and stagecraft creative opportunities to learn about the world of theater and perform, and offers all participants a chance to expand their imaginations and grow as artists in a supportive and non-competitive environment. Dana Murphy returns as the Director and brings a wealth of experience along with her own unique vision. JAMS Theatre Company is funded through a partnership with the Santa Monica-Malibu Ed Foundation, JAMS PTSA and through parent and community fundraising endeavors. The whole middle school community will benefit from this important addition to the arts offered at JAMS, and the Company hopes that the JAMS community will strongly support the Company’s performances again this year. JAMS THEATRE COMPANY is open to all committed students, without a participation fee, and will meet on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 3:15 till 5:30 pm, after the school day has ended. Workshops will be offered in acting, singing, stagecraft, costuming, set design and building, lighting and tech, and it is planned that SAMOHI drama students will serve again this year as mentors for the middle schoolers. The introduction meeting of JAMS THEATRE COMPANY will take place on Monday, November 14th from 3:15-5:30 in the dance room. All interested students should attend and bring friends!
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Sustainability at JAMS -- Going Green! A green ventilation system, that is! The image to the right is an illustration of the passive ventilation system, known as solar chimneys, which will be installed in the new 80’s wing classroom buildings. How do the Solar Chimneys Work? The sun shines into the solar chimneys south facing, single paned glass, which heats the air. The hot air rises up and is exhausted out of the chimney through vents at the top. As the hot air leaves the chimney, it naturally draws fresh cool air through earthtubes on the north side of each classroom. Fresh air enters through the intake vents outside each classroom and is directed down into the earthtube system, eight feet underground! At that depth, the lower temperature of the earth naturally cools the air which then cools the classrooms, as a natural form of air conditioning. Additionally, a small solar powered fan inside the earthtube intake vents helps push the fresh air through the earthtubes to ensure that there is enough air moving through to properly cool each classroom. When will the construction begin? The modernization construction project began in August 2011. This fall, the earthtubes will be installed underground. This process will take approximately one month to complete. Once the earthtubes are complete, the contractor will install the classroom concrete foundations, which integrate the earthtube vents into each classroom. After the classroom structural steel is complete, the Contractor can begin installation of the exterior skin, including the south facing glass. As the sidewalks are completed, the Contractor will complete the air intake vent structures, solar panels and pusher fans to complete the entire system.
Construction Update for JAMS In August 2011, construction began! A new attendance office will be constructed at the entrance providing improved supervision, safety and security. The old attendance office will be newly remodeled to accommodate the art classroom. The 80’s east wing will be replaced with new classrooms, a parking lot and a lunch shelter. A new fire alarm system will be installed and two tennis courts will be constructed to replace those that were previously removed. Construction hours of operation will be from 8:00am to 6:00pm. A construction sound barrier has been installed to separate construction work from student activity. The sound barrier will reduce the amount of noise that filters into classrooms. Heavy noise related activities will be scheduled during non-school hours and interior noise will be monitored.
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To control dust on site, contractors will continue to keep the construction area sufficiently wet at all times. In the case of high winds, clearing, earth moving and excavation will be discontinued.
The Power of Dual Language Education By Marjorie Faulstich
I’m the proud mother of an eighth grade student who has been in the immersion program since kindergarten. I’m also a researcher and teacher in the field of language education at UCLA. At the annual educational research conference that I recently attended in New Orleans, I was struck by how “dual language” education seems to be one of the hot topics of the day. Dual language programs are springing up all around the country, as so many families are realizing the power of these programs. Studies show a number of benefits of bilingualism. Bilingualism fosters “metalinguistic” skills – seeing how language is structured and organized. Kids see differences in rule systems – for example, that “double negatives” are used in Spanish, but not in English – and this helps them to understand grammar at a deeper level than is possible for monolinguals. There’s even evidence that this matters for brain development; brain researchers claim that balanced bilinguals have more “dense” gray matter than do monolinguals. Beyond the cognitive benefits there are also tremendous social and cultural bonuses. Most dual language programs, like ours in Santa Monica, bring together native English and native speakers of the second language (here, Spanish), with the goal of bilingualism and biculturalism for all. In a world that is increasingly globalized and interconnected, I’m particularly intrigued by the “transcultural” competencies that kids develop from navigating different linguistic and cultural systems. The world might be a better place if we fostered the kind of transculturality that immersion programs endorse. Here in Santa Monica we are lucky to have one of the oldest and most established dual language programs in the country, as well as one of the few that provides kids with an “immersion” experience all the way through high school. This means our students get to take math and social studies in Spanish, not just Spanish language classes. The bilingual certificate they gain at the completion of the program may bolster their college applications, but the real benefits of bilingualism will play out through their lives – even, potentially, into old age, as research suggests that bilingualism even staves off Alzheimer’s Disease!
Students with Parents In Action (Sw/PIA) Kicks Off New School Year with a BAM! Thank you to all the families from schools across the district who met on October 27, 2011 to discuss ways to build resiliency in students. We enjoyed catching up over dinner and hearing from dynamic speakers about how families can support their student’s academic success. Maurice Maxwell, chairperson of SAMOHI’s AAPSSSG, shared initiatives currently happening at the high school to support students. Representatives of BAM had the audience excited about new opportunities to foster a college- going culture in students. Peggy Harris, SMMUSD Director of Curriculum and Instruction shared how families can support children even when they don’t know the subject matter themselves. A highlight was hearing from two SAMOHI students who said it best...”Student’s need their parent’s discipline, support and love” in order to be successful. The fun didn’t end there. KJLH radio personality Avi Bernard was on hand and helped Donna McCoy, JAMS Community Liaison, with prize giveaways. One lucky parent won a prize package to see Brian McKnight, complete with backstage passes. What a wonderful evening of food, fun and fellowship focused on the academic success of all students. Don’t miss our next event, which will be held on December 15, 2011 at JAMS. Contact Donna McCoy at ext. 72218 for more information.
“I” Messages By Danielle Angela Reyes
Conflict is neither good nor bad; however, our response to conflict can help to determine whether the outcome of the conflict is positive or negative. An I-message is an excellent communication technique that can be used to assist people with responding to another person in a positive manner. The I-message has four parts: I feel ______________ (taking responsibility for one’s own feelings) When you ____________ (identifying the behavior that is a problem) Because ________________ (how it affects you) And I would like ________________ (what needs to change). One of the benefits of using an I-message is that it provides the conflicting parties with an opportunity to express emotions and feelings constructively. “You messages”, on the other hand, are often heard as accusatory. For example, a student might say, “You never play fair”. The person receiving this message is likely to react defensively, escalating the conflict. Using an I-message can help to get feelings across without arousing defensiveness from the other party. For instance, the student could say, “I feel left out when you exclude me from the basketball team because I want to play and I would like for you to play fair by taking turns. I-messages often require more time and effort because the process does not come naturally at first. The I-message that is communicated is articulated in a way that provides the receiver with more detailed information and insight. It is important to note, however, that using an I-message does not guarantee that the other person will respond in a positive way. The objective is to try and use the I-message as a way to improve the communication by not blaming, but by taking ownership of one’s individual feelings and emotions. Thus, next time you find yourself wanting to express your emotions and feelings, take a moment and think how you could respond using an I-message.
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AFTER SCHOOL SUPPORT School telephone: 310-452-2326
School website: www.adams.smmusd.org
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Parent and Teachers Team Meet: The 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, at 7:45am in Rm. 94 * To schedule a meeting, please contact: Ms. Check, 6th Grade Counselor @ ext.72-208 or visit in R-2
Parent and Teachers Team Meet: Thursdays, at 7:45am in Rm. 73 * To schedule a meeting, please contact: Ms. LaDuke, 7th Grade Counselor @ ext. 72-207 or visit in R-1
Parent and Teachers Team Meet: Wednesdays, at 7:45am in Rm. 34 * To schedule a meeting, please contact: Mr. Silvers, 8th Grade Counselor @ ext. 72-216 or visit in R-2
Humanities and Language Immersion Teachers
Language Arts, Social Studies & Avid Teachers
Language Arts & Social Studies Teachers
Daws, Tracy Humanities
52
Check with teacher
Beeman-Solano, Amy Language Arts
97
Mondays: 3-4pm * Please check with teacher for updated schedule
Jacobs, Eddy Humanities
50
Check with teacher
Breceda, Brenda Language Arts
21
Lunch: Mon & Wed, Nutrition: Tues & Thurs
Saling, David Language Arts
95
Monday: 3-4pm
Kusion, Mary Humanities and Language Immersion
22
Nutrition, Lunch: Tues & Thurs and afterschool by appointment
Kusion, Mary ELD Language Arts
22
Nutrition, Lunch: Tues & Thurs and afterschool by appointment
Strauss, Susan Language Arts
R-6
Daily until 4pm unless otherwise noted
Loopesko, Lorna Humanities
12
Check with teacher
Strauss, Susan Language Arts
R-6
Daily until 4:00pm unless otherwise noted
Goldberg, Cori Social Studies
34
Nutrition, Lunch, Tues: 3-3:45pm, and by appt.
Scotland, Alva Humanities & LA Imm.
11
Tuesdays: 3:15-4pm
Hale, Shannon Social Studies AVID
32
Tues & Wed: 3:00-3:30pm
Murphy, Letitia Social Studies
96
Tuesday: 3-4pm
Zrinzo, Peter, Social Studies
92
Check with teacher
Ransom, Barbara Language Arts
98
Various times by appt.
Math, Science, and Elective Teachers Hart, Matt Math
R-5
Mon-Thurs: 7:30-8am & 3-4pm
Jung, Parisa Math HP
R-8
Nutrition & Lunch
Alexopoulos, Ashley Ess Alg., Algebra
93
Tuesday: 3-4pm
Perez, Lourdes Math
33
Nutrition, Lunch, Mon-Thurs: 3-4pm
Ransom, Barbara Math
98
Various times by appt.
Bon, Nancy Ess Alg., Algebra
51
Wednesday: 3-4pm
Sato, Glenn Math
53
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Sato, Glenn Math
53
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Jung, Parisa Geometry
R-8
Nutrition & Lunch
Avedian, Ray Science
52
Check with teacher
Dresher, Pamela Science
72
Check with teacher
Brown, Dan Science
71
Tuesday & Wed Afterschool
Levin, Tracy Science
30
Nutrition
Post, Joel Science
73
Nutrition, Mon-Thurs and by appt.
Jurewicz, Kristin Science
70
Wednesday: 3-3:40pm
Asher, Jeanette VAPA
Gym
Check with teacher
Daws, Tracy AVID
10
Check with teacher
Asher, Jeanette VAPA
Gym
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Blanchard, Cecile VAPA
27
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Asher, Jeanette VAPA
Gym
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Blanchard, Cecile VAPA
27
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Garcia, Apryl VAPA
25
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Blanchard, Cecil VAPA
27
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Garcia, Apryl VAPA
25
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Joyce, Jennifer VAPA
94
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Garcia, Apryl VAPA
25
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Joyce, Jennifer VAPA
94
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Woo, Angela VAPA
26
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Joyce, Jennifer VAPA
94
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Woo, Angela VAPA
26
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McNamara, Jeanie Speech, ELD Lit. Support
55
Daily until 4pm, unless otherwise noted
Woo, Angela VAPA
26
Check with teacher
McNamara, Jeanie Spanish, AVID
55
Daily until 4pm, unless otherwise noted
O’Keefe, Eliana Spanish Lit. Imm
54
Tues & Thurs by appt. at Lunch
O’keefe, Eliana Span. I-Imm.
54
Tues & Thurs by appt. @ Lunch
Valentiner, Katherina Social Studies Immersion
15
Tuesday: 3-4pm, or by appt..4
JAMS Library
Susan Bodok, Librarian Cynthia Crawford, Lib Asst. Library Counter
(310) 452-2326 ext. 246 (310) 452-2326 ext. 243 (310) 452-2326 ext. 244
Monday-Thursday 7:50-8:15 & 3-4:15pm Friday 3-3:15pm
No cost
Other Afterschool Resources OTHER AFTER SCHOOL RESOURCES Name of Group
Contact Person
Phone Number
Days & Hours
Cost
Boys & Girls Club
Erika Mitchell
(310) 496-8800
M - F 7:30-8:15 and 3:00-7:00 pm Tutoring by staff and college students
$20 per year Scholarships Available
City of Santa Monica Sports
* Please call for additional information
(310) 458-2201 ext. 6000
FALL: Flag Football & Volleyball WINTER (Jan 6): Basketball SPRING (TBA): Soccer & Volleyball
$90 per season (3 seasons per school year)
YWCA – Girl Central (only girls) Leadership Development; Dance; Tech classes
*Please call for additional information
(310) 452-3881, ext. 123
Mon-Fri 3-5:30 pm
Membership $25.00 per year
SM Public Libraries: Main Branch Fairview Branch Ocean Park
ADDRESSES: 601 Santa Monica Blvd 2101 Ocean Park Blvd 2601 Main St
Mon - Thurs 10am-9pm, Fri 10-5:30 Mon - Thurs Noon-9pm, Fri Closed Mon - Thurs Noon-9pm, Fri Closed
Cost: None * 8-10 computers available. * USB drive accessible * Students w/ a library card may print up to 5 copies at no cost. $0.15 add’l copies.
(310) 458-8600 (310) 458-8681 (310) 458-8683
The JAMS GAZETTE is a publication of the John Adams Middle School PTSA. Santa Monica Malibu School District PTA 33rd District/ CCPTS Principal: Eva Mayoral Editor: Kathleen Micham Layout & Design: Katherine Inglis Hosbein
National Junior Honor Society – News Flash By Dan Brown
The National Junior Honor Society promotes scholarship, service, leadership, citizenship, and character development. Members must have C’s or better and excellent citizenship in their classes. They collaborate in regular meetings on community service projects. Check out the latest updates for NJHS: • On Sunday, October 16th, forty nine current members and several former members of John Adams Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society participated in the 2011 AIDS Walk Los Angeles. These students raised funds to support the AIDS Project by walking the si- mile route in West Hollywood along with 30,000 other walkers. • To date, we have collected over $5400.00 and earned $340 from selling Jamba Juice at lunchtime. We should all be very proud of the hard work our kids performed and of the generosity of our families and staff of the John Adams community. • The next service project for NJHS will be our annual Thanksgiving Food Drive and fundraiser for the needy. We will also be assisting the Civic Center’s annual Thanksgiving Day dinner. • A few of our future projects will include the following: The Holiday Toy Drive in which we collect toys fir the kids at the Westside Children’s Center in Culver City, The Senior Citizens Holiday Visitation, our annual Pennies for Patients fundraiser to raise money to support research and medication for children with leukemia, and the LMU Special Games in which we assist the college students with various activities for special needs kids and adults.
Translation: Diana Marquez-Garban and Delia Lopez Contributors: Danielle Angela Reyes, Patti Braun, Alison Kendall, Dan Brown, Janie Buelow Hale, Lori Whitesell, Traci Wallace and Florence Culpepper Calling all photographers... We need photos for our upcoming issues. Please contact Katherine Inglis-Hosbein at
[email protected] Please send comments, questions and/or submissions to: Kathleen Micham at
[email protected]
JAMS Families Show TREMENDOUS Generosity! Two hundred seventy five families have donated or pledged funds to JAMS’ Annual Giving Campaign in the first two months of the school year, and it’s not too late to give. Listed below are the names of those who have contributed. “Some families gave early in the year and some like to save their donations for year-end giving in December. It’s all greatly appreciated!” says Annual Giving Chair Patti Braun. Though PTSA is happy to receive checks, donors are now being encouraged to go onto the JAMS web site to the PTSA page and push the PAY PAL DONATE button. “It’s never been easier to make a donation.” Patti added.
Funds raised by the Annual Giving Campaign make the following programs possible: • New programs to enhance school climate, build community and provide student recognition • A new computer lab with all new computers and printers to provide instruction and experience in keyboarding, writing and computer applications, as well as skills like Powerpoint, Excel and more! • Academic Coaching and Tutoring • Arts Funding--including JAMS Theatre Company! • Communication--including the JAMS Gazette! • Staff development • New Program-Enhancing Field Trips and School-wide Assemblies • Supplemental Specialists bringing new enrichment subjects and exciting experiences into the classroom • Much-needed Classroom Supplies • Academic Enrichment and Assistance for all students, including high achievers, and those at risk • Campus Maintenance, Beautification and Refurbishment--for a clean, safe, attractive environment Many thanks go to the following donors on behalf of the students of John Adams.
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