MJS Weekly Reflection
February 12 - February 16
Another great week at MJS! This edition of our Weekly Reflection focuses on two community outreach projects hosted by our Peer Leaders and Student Council. It is wonderful to see our students taking a lead with important community outreach projects. A big thank you to our Peer Leaders and Student Council Advisors for the support and guidance they have given their groups this year. As the Acting Principal, I am proud to see our school involved in activities that help to support others outside of our MJS community. We are all ONE helping each other learn and grow.
Souper Bowl Food Drive
A big thank you to all of those who were able to send in a boxed or canned food item for our Souper Bowl Food Drive. In two weeks we were able to collect 843 items, which surpassed our goal of 750! I am super proud of our MJS ONE community! We will be working next week to get all of these items delivered to the Morris County Interfaith Food Pantry. Thank you to our Peer Leaders for their work in coordinating this Community Outreach Project and for assisting in the collection of items.
STUCO Hot Chocolate Fundraiser
The MJS Student Council organized a hot chocolate fundraiser after school this week. The fundraiser was in support of a Madison police officer who tragically lost his home and loved ones in a devastating fire. Thank you to our Student Council for putting this together and thank you to all of those who were able to purchase some hot chocolate!
Additional Information
We are super excited for a new morning program called Morning Hoops to start up at the end of the month. The Morning Hoops Program will provide middle school students with an engaging basketball program before the school day begins. This initiative will focus on physical activity, teamwork, and providing a positive start to the day. Our goal is to support a climate and culture that fosters a strong school community. A permission slip will be required for students to attend this program. Depending on the interest, we may have to limit the number of students. If you child is interested in attending, please complete this permission slip.
We will be collecting permission slips until February 23rd. A confirmation email will go out to all registered families after the collection window closes. Our anticipated start date is Tuesday February 27th.
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Lost and Found
Our lost and found continues to gather many items. A big thank you to our office secretary, Ms. Kelly for taking the time to continue to organize these items so we can get them back to their owners. Below are pictures of all the items we currently have in our lost and found. If you notice a item that belongs to your child please have them go to the office during their cycle period and check in with Ms. Kelly before picking up their item. Thank you for your assistance in getting these items back to their owners.
2024 Yearbook Information for MJS Parents and Guardians
Yearbooks are available for online ordering. The flyer for information about how to order is below! All yearbooks must be ordered online at www.jostensyearbooks.com.
In Our Community
From MEF
Prepare to be amazed!
Turn an ordinary Friday night into something magical! This exclusive fundraising event, sponsored by The Spelker Real Estate Team to benefit the Madison Education Foundation, is a drop-off event for kids in 5-8th grade. Drawing from over 25 years as an award-winning magician, Will Fern will change the way you think about magic and have you asking “How did he do that?” all night long. Buy your tickets now.
From SEPAG
The Madison SEPAG will be holding a virtual parent meeting on Wednesday, February 14th at 7:30pm. The Madison Special Education Parent Advisory Group represents parents of children with disabilities who are eligible for or receiving services under an IEP or 504 plan. To join and receive meeting information, please register via our directory at www.madisonsepag.com (http://www.madisonsepag.com/)
Project Community Pride of the Madison Area YMCA
Upcoming Events
On Thursday, February 15th at 6pm, Project Community Pride will be hosting a Teen Topics focused on exercise and nutrition with specific conversation on protein supplements appropriate for youth. We will be featuring the Y's very own Grace Kennedy who is a registered dietitian. She's one of the Mariners swim coaches and works with local sports teams.
Madison Public Library Newsletter
If you are interested in receiving the virtual newsletter from the Madison Public Library so that you can stay up to date with what the public library is offering , please click this link to sign up.
From our PTO
To our MJS community,
Your dues are important to the success of our mission. Please help support your children, the MJS Staff and our PTO with a donation of $50-$75 for every 6th-7th grade student and $75 for every 8th grade student. Dues are not mandatory and any dollar amount donated above or below our suggested amounts will be much appreciated. Feel free to use the square link or the venmo QR code attached below.
https://madison-junior-school-pto.square.site/
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Looking ahead
February
February 29 - Pickleball Tournament, 3:30pm
March
March 11 - School Closed for Students: Staff Inservice Day
March 14 - Staff vs. Student Basketball Game, 6:30pm
March 22 - Spring Musical, 7:00pm
March 22 - Spring Musical, 2:00pm & 7:00pm
March 22 - Spring Musical, 2:00pm
March 27 - All City Band/Orchestra Concert
March 29 - School Closed: Good Friday