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September 28, 2022
Posted by Ashli Hagan on 9/28/2022 12:05:00 AMA Day
Fun Facts from the Media Center: On average, an ear of corn has 800 kernels arranged in 16 rows. Corn ears almost always have an even number of rows, even if it isn't 16.
Today is World Rabies Day. Go to the JMS media center Schoology course and tell us something about rabies.
Two Truths and a Lie is our newest April Henry book in the JMS media center. Thirteen check in. How many will check out?
Today 9/28/2022
2:45pm Club SHURI – Media Center
2:45pm Drama Club – RM 123
2:45pm Math Counts – RM 217
4:00pm XC Meet @ Gans Creek Park
6:00pm 7th Grade Volleyball vs GMS
6:00pm 8th Grade Volleyball @ GMS
Tomorrow 9/29/2022
7am STUCO – RM 221
7pm – Football vs OLLIS @ RBHS
Our first Club SHURI meeting is TODAY after school. Be sure you are signed up for the activity bus if needed. Meet us in the Media Center at 2: 30 p.m. Have rides pick you up at 3:45 p.m. If you are arriving late or need to leave early, you must get permission from Mrs. Osborn.
LUNCH:
Turkey and Ham & Cheese Ripper w/Spaghetti Dipping Sauce
Seasoned Broccoli
Garden Bar w/Fresh Fruit
Low Fat Milk
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
I pledge allegiance to the flag.
Of the United States of America
And to the republic, for which it stands.
One nation, under God, indivisible,
With liberty and justice for all.
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August 23, 2022
Posted by Ashli Hagan on 8/22/2022 5:00:00 AMAugust 23, 2022
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Fun Facts from the Media Center: The 2 cheapest properties to buy in the board game Monopoly are Mediterranean Avenue and Baltic Avenue. The Boardwalk and Park Place are the most expensive properties.
Today is Ride the Wind Day. Have you ever used a parachute? We will start our Schoology fun next week. Listen for more info later this week.
Welcome back Cyclones! We hope that you had a great summer!
A quick reminder: when you hear the music during passing time that is your 1-minute reminder that class is about to start! We will start counting tardies on Monday, so you’ll want to be in your class before the music ends.
Be sure to listen to the announcements each morning; we will list lots of information about what is going on at JMS each week. Clubs will begin meeitng within the next couple of weeks and sports will be in full swing as well. Get involved at JMS, there are so many things that you can do!
LUNCH:
Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers
Seasoned Carrots
Garden Bar w/Fresh Fruit
Low Fat Milk
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
I pledge allegiance to the flag.
Of the United States of America
And to the republic, for which it stands.
One nation, under God, indivisible,
With liberty and justice for all.
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May 25, 2022
Posted by Ashli Hagan on 5/24/2022B Day
Fun Facts from the Media Center: A dime has 118 ridges around the edge.
Today is Tap Dance Day. Today we celebrate having dancing skills.
Today (5/25)
5:45pm – 8th Graders should be at Hickman High School for their promotion ceremony. See you there!
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One more day Cyclones!!!!!
JMS RETURN YOUR BOOKS!
Get overdue book returned and get them off of your accounts.
Here are the numbers:
6th grade-56
7th grade 62
8th grade 49
Total -167 books not in our media center
Yearbooks will be sold outside the main office first thing Thursday morning. $15 each and will be first come first serve. When we run out they will be gone.
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LUNCH:
Managers Choice
Hot Vegetable
Garden Bar w/Fresh Fruit
Low Fat Milk
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
I pledge allegiance to the flag.
Of the United States of America
And to the republic, for which it stands.
One nation, under God, indivisible,
With liberty and justice for all.
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May 24, 2022
Posted by Ashli Hagan on 5/23/2022 3:00:00 AMA Day
Fun Facts from the Media Center: Wearing headphones for just an hour could increase the bacteria in your ear by 700 times. Those of you wearing the airpods all the time may want to take this fun fact into consideration.
Today is Brother's Day. Today we celebrate special relationships with family.
Today (5/24)
There are no more activity buses!
No clubs are meeting today
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Here are the number of books that are still missing from our media center.
Please return them. We want them back.
6th grade has 59 overdue books
7th grade has 63 overdue books
8th grade has 60 overdue books
Total of 182 books overdue.
The JMS Robotics teams will host a “Make Sale” before school on Wednesday. From 7 – 7:30 am you can stop by and shop our selection of 3D-printed fidget toys, JMS trinkets, JMS coloring books, and freshly baked cookies and treats. All items will be $1 to $5 and there is a $5 spending limit. So bring a little cash for Wednesday morning to support our robotics teams!
Great News! Our Cyclone Artists have been hard at work creating and designing our very own Cyclone STEAM coloring book! They look AMAZING! I am so proud of the artists that participated! The Art Studio is selling coloring books for 1$ before and afterschool while supplies last. Grab one while you can! What a great way to relax this summer!
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LUNCH:
All White Chicken Tenders w/Dipping Sauces
Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy
Green Beans
Garden Bar w/Fresh Fruit
Low Fat Milk
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
I pledge allegiance to the flag.
Of the United States of America
And to the republic, for which it stands.
One nation, under God, indivisible,
With liberty and justice for all.
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5/23/22
Posted by Ashli Hagan on 5/20/2022 1:00:00 AMB Day
Fun Facts from the Media Center: The milkshake made it into the mainstream when in 1922 a Walgreens employee in Chicago, Ivar “Pop” Coulson, took an old-fashioned malted milk (milk, chocolate, and malt) and added two scoops of ice cream, creating a drink which became popular at a surprising rate, soon becoming a high-demand drink for young adults around the country.
Today is Turtle Day. Today we celebrate slow!
Today (5/23)
There are no more activity buses!
No clubs are meeting today
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All 8th graders are returning iPads, bricks and chargers tomorrow. Please have iPads updated to 15.3.2 and fully charged. Save pics in advance.
The JMS Robotics teams will host a “Make Sale” before school on Wednesday. From 7 – 7:30 am you can stop by and shop our selection of 3D-printed fidget toys, JMS trinkets, JMS coloring books, and freshly baked cookies and treats. All items will be $1 to $5 and there is a $5 spending limit. So bring a little cash for Wednesday morning to support our robotics teams!
Great News! Our Cyclone Artists have been hard at work creating and designing our very own Cyclone STEAM coloring book! They look AMAZING! I am so proud of the artists that participated! The Art Studio is selling coloring books for 1$ before and afterschool while supplies last. Grab one while you can! What a great way to relax this summer!
8th graders…listen carefully…if you have a current physical on file in the office and you want it for high school sports, you must pick it up in the main office before the end of the year. They will not be sent along to the high school for you, you must pick them up from Ms. Hagan in the office.
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LUNCH:
Mac and Cheetos
Steamed Broccoli
Garden Bar w/Fresh Fruit
Low Fat Milk
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
I pledge allegiance to the flag.
Of the United States of America
And to the republic, for which it stands.
One nation, under God, indivisible,
With liberty and justice for all.
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May 19, 2022
Posted by Ashli Hagan on 5/18/2022 1:00:00 AMB Day
Fun Facts from the Media Center: Typically, pesto is made from basil, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic and cheese. There are many variations: avocado pesto has become very popular in recent years..
Today is Notebook Day. Go to the JMS media center Schoology course and tell us what you love about notebooks.
Today (5/19)
2:45pm Jazz Band Rehearsal – RM 132
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6th grade iPads will be collected tomorrow. Please make sure you have backed up photos and your iPad is fully charged. Update iPads to 15.3. iPads need to be at least 50% charged to do update. Updates need to be completed before handing in iPads.
Great News! Our Cyclone Artists have been hard at work creating and designing our very own Cyclone STEAM coloring book! They look AMAZING! I am so proud of the artists that participated! The Art Studio is selling coloring books for 1$ before and afterschool while supplies last. Grab one while you can! What a great way to relax this summer!
Students who have a locker…you need to have your lockers cleaned out and locks returned to guidance by Friday of this week. Any locks left on as of Friday will be removed and the lockers will be emptied.
8th graders…listen carefully…if you have a current physical on file in the office and you want it for high school sports, you must pick it up in the main office before the end of the year. They will not be sent along to the high school for you, you must pick them up from Ms. Hagan in the office.
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LUNCH:
BBQ Pork Rib Sandwich
Seasoned Fries
Seasoned Peas
Garden Bar w/Fresh Fruit
Low Fat Milk
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
I pledge allegiance to the flag.
Of the United States of America
And to the republic, for which it stands.
One nation, under God, indivisible,
With liberty and justice for all.
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May 18, 2022
Posted by Ashli Hagan on 5/17/2022 1:00:00 AMA Day
Fun Facts from the Media Center: The official state wildflower of Alabama is the oak-leaf hydrangea. The official state flower of Alabama is the camellia.
Today is No Dirty Dishes Day. Go to the JMS media center Schoology course and tell us who the person is at your house who does dishes?
Today (5/18)
All day 8th Grade Science Field Trip – Ms. Cooper’s Classes
Tomorrow (5/19)
2:45pm Jazz Band Rehearsal – RM 132
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Today is 7th grade iPad collection day. 7th graders get ready to turn these in today. Any iPads not turned in will be placed in lost mode. Update iPads to 15.3. iPads need to be at least 50% charged to do update. Updates need to be completed before handing in iPads.
Great News! Our Cyclone Artists have been hard at work creating and designing our very own Cyclone STEAM coloring book! They look AMAZING! I am so proud of the artists that participated! The Art Studio is selling coloring books for 1$ before and afterschool while supplies last. Grab one while you can! What a great way to relax this summer!
Students who have a locker…you need to have your lockers cleaned out and locks returned to guidance by Friday of this week. Any locks left on as of Friday will be removed and the lockers will be emptied.
8th graders…listen carefully…if you have a current physical on file in the office and you want it for high school sports, you must pick it up in the main office before the end of the year. They will not be sent along to the high school for you, you must pick them up from Ms. Hagan in the office.
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LUNCH:
All White Chicken Tenders w/Dipping Sauces
Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy
Green Beans
Garden Bar w/Fresh Fruit
Low Fat Milk
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
I pledge allegiance to the flag.
Of the United States of America
And to the republic, for which it stands.
One nation, under God, indivisible,
With liberty and justice for all.
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May 17, 2022
Posted by Ashli Hagan on 5/16/2022B Day
Fun Facts from the Media Center: Fifty to seventy-five percent of cats have a reaction to catnip. Catnip is a plant and it is a trait that is believed to be passed down from cats to their kittens.
Today is National Pack Rat Day. Go to the JMS media center Schoology course and tell us who is the biggest pack rat you know. (This means someone who saves EVERYTHING.) Is there something really weird they save?
Today (5/17)
8th Grade Science has a field trip today – Mrs. Szyd’s Classes
2:45pm Math Counts – RM 119
7pm – Choir and Orchestra Concerts - Auditorium
Tomorrow (5/17)
All day 8th Grade Science Field Trip – Ms. Cooper’s Classes
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Return media center books. We still have A LOT of books that are overdue. Get them returned.
7th grade iPads turned in tomorrow. 7th grade your iPads should be fully charged when returning them.
Want to finish off the year with a fun movie with your friends? Student council is hosting a movie night on Friday, May 20th after school from 3:00pm to 5:45 pm. We will have concessions and a special performance from Drona, a local band of current and former JMS students before the movie starts. Tickets will be $2 each. Limited space is available, so get yours now!! Student Council will be selling tickets in front of the main office each morning until tickets run out. See Mr. Gerskin in room 221 if you have any questions.
iPads should be updated to 15.3 when they are returned to the media center. The update takes about 25 minutes and needs an iPad to be more than 50% charged. 7th graders- you will need to have this update completed by tomorrow.
Students who have a locker…you need to have your lockers cleaned out and locks returned to guidance by Friday of this week. Any locks left on as of Friday will be removed and the lockers will be emptied.
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LUNCH:
All White Chicken Tenders w/Dipping Sauces
Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy
Green Beans
Garden Bar w/Fresh Fruit
Low Fat Milk
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
I pledge allegiance to the flag.
Of the United States of America
And to the republic, for which it stands.
One nation, under God, indivisible,
With liberty and justice for all.
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May 16, 2022
Posted by Ashli Hagan on 5/13/2022 1:00:00 AMA Day
Fun Facts from the Media Center: The 1999 Disney Channel original movie Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century, the main character, a teen girl who lives on a space station in the year 2049 was placed by Kirsten Storms. The film was followed by 2 sequels.
Today is Pickle Day. Go to the JMS media center Schoology course and tell us your favorite type of pickle or a food that needs to have pickles added. Mr. Barnes is a big fan of pickles!
Today (5/16)
2:45pm 7th and 8th Grade Choir Rehearsal - RM 26
2:45pm Cheer Try Outs – Auditorium/Gym
2:45pm TOP Club – Guidance
Tomorrow (5/17)
All day 8th Grade Science Field Trip – Szydlowski’s classes
2:45pm Math Counts – RM 119
7:00pm Choir and Orchestra Concert - Auditorium
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This week the 6th and 7th graders will be turning in their iPads. Please get photos backed up and if you are NOT returning to CPS, you will need to also return the charging brick and cord. Have iPads fully charged when you check them in with the media center
Want to finish off the year with a fun movie with your friends? Student council is hosting a movie night on Friday, May 20th after school from 3:00pm to 5:45 pm. We will have concessions and a special performance from Drona, a local band of current and former JMS students before the movie starts. Tickets will be $2 each. Limited space is available, so get yours now!! Student Council will be selling tickets in front of the main office each morning until tickets run out. See Mr. Gerskin in room 221 if you have any questions.
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LUNCH:
Pizza Crunchers w/Spaghetti Dipping Sauce
Seasoned Corn
Garden Bar w/Fresh Fruit
Low Fat Milk
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
I pledge allegiance to the flag.
Of the United States of America
And to the republic, for which it stands.
One nation, under God, indivisible,
With liberty and justice for all.
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May 12, 2022
Posted by Ashli Hagan on 5/11/2022 1:00:00 AMA Day
Fun Facts from the Media Center: In 2001 Goran Ivanisevic from Croatia won Wimbledon after being ranked 125th in the world and only being selected for the tournament as a wild card.
Today is Limerick Day. Go to the JMS media center Schoology course and write us a limerick.
A limerick has the first, second and fifth line end in rhyme, while the third and fourth lines are shorter and share a different rhyme.
Today (5/12)
2:45pm Voices of Jeff – RM 26
2:45pm Robotics – RM 42
2:45pm Jazz Band Rehearsal – RM 132
2:45pm Cheer Clinics – Media Ctr.
2:45pm Rogers Street Players Matinee – Auditorium
Today (5/12)
2:45pm Cheer Clinics – Cafeteria
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Return any books you have checked out from the media center that you aren't using. Books were due yesterday.
Want to finish off the year with a fun movie with your friends? Student council is hosting a movie night on Friday, May 20th after school from 3:00pm to 5:45 pm. We will have concessions and a special performance from Drona, a local band of current and former JMS students before the movie starts. Tickets will be $2 each. Limited space is available, so get yours now!! Student Council will be selling tickets in front of the main office each morning until tickets run out. See Mr. Gerskin in room 221 if you have any questions.
Cyclone Cheer Clinics start today! Come check us out! Any questions, see Coach Walters or Coach Hagan.
8th Graders…your 8th grade dance is tomorrow here at JMS from 6 -9pm. Can’t wait to see you there!
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LUNCH:
BBQ Chicken Teriyaki w/Whole Grain Brown Rice
Seasoned Carrots
Garden Bar w/Fresh Fruit
Low Fat Milk
Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.
I pledge allegiance to the flag.
Of the United States of America
And to the republic, for which it stands.
One nation, under God, indivisible,
With liberty and justice for all.