MJS Weekly Reflection
January 22 - January 26
As I was saying to students leaving the building yesterday, "We made it halfway through the school year!" I am proud of our students and staff for the great progress we have made as a community this year. Our MJS ONE Community continues to grow and we look forward to the continued success during the second half of the year!
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7th & 8th Grade Advisory with Jim Stroker
On Wednesday we had our first virtual session with Coach Jim Stroker. The topic for 7th and 8th grade was Decision Making with a focus on the difference between choices and decision. We started by viewing a video created by Coach Stroker and followed it up with a few engaging activities to help our students build upon the lessons taught by Coach Stroker.
In an effort to create a comprehensive learning environment for your child, we are excited to bring Home Huddles into your homes. A Home Huddle is a special time for your family to connect, reflect, and engage with the character education lessons we are exploring at school.
MJS Boys Basketball #1 Seed
Congratulations to our MJS Boys Basketball Team on earning the #1 Seed in Group 3 of the Morris County Tournament! The 1st round game is on Monday, January 29th at 7:00pm at Wharton Middle School. Go Dodgers!
Peer Leader Outreach with 6th Grade
On Wednesday our 8th grade Peer Leader group had their second outreach with our 6th graders during our advisory time Our Peer Leaders engaged with our 6th graders through activities that focused on self-awareness and social awareness. We are proud of our Peer Leaders as they continue to build their leadership within our MJS community. Thank you to Ms. Gamba and Ms. Spangler for their continued leadership in supporting our Peer Leaders!
Spring Musical Rehearsals
Rehearsals for our Spring Musical, Shrek the Musical Jr. is underway! We have a great cast of talented performers and a great group of directors. Opening night is Friday March 22nd with additional shows on March 23 and 24.
Upcoming Events This Week
Parent/Guardian Workshop - January 31st
Please mark your calendars for this Wednesday January 31st at 7:00pm in the MJS Auditorium. In partnership with Project Community Pride of the Madison Area YMCA we are excited to host a district wide workshop titled "The Impact of Screens and Social Media: Keeping Your Kids Healthy & Safe." See the flyer below for more details.
School Wide Winter Dance - February 1st
Get ready for the event of the year! Our School Wide Winter Dance is this Thursday February 1st from 6:00-8:00pm at MJS. This is an event that was proposed by a group of our students back in November and we are thrilled to be able to support this and make it happen!
Our Student Council has been taking the lead on ensuring it will be a great time for all. See the flyer below for more information.
Please click here to complete the Permission Slip. Tickets will be sold during lunch January 29 - February 1 and a permission slip needs to be completed before purchasing a ticket.
Winter Pep Rally (*Change of Date*) - February 2nd
On Friday February 2nd we will host our Winter Pep Rally in the Auditorium. We will utilize game show style activities to engage our school community in a fun filled experience. In addition we will celebrate our winter sports of Basketball and Volleyball. It is also the perfect timing as second marking closes and third marking period begins, marking the halfway point of our school year. Our fall pep rally was a huge success so we are looking forward to our winter pep rally. It will be a great opportunity to bring our MJS community together in celebration, connection and fun!
Additional Information
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.
8th Grade Recognition Ads are also available for purchase. Please see the flyer below for information about how to place a recognition ad in the yearbook for your 8th-grade student.
In Our Community
From MEF
Hosting fundraising events is a major source of income for our MEF grantmaking program. Volunteers make our annual Madison 5K Run/Walk, Pickleball Tournament, and Fall Gala possible. Join us at Pico & Guac on Thursday, February 1 at 7pm to learn about all the ways -- big and small -- you can help out this year. We can't wait to meet you!
Project Community Pride of the Madison Area YMCA
Upcoming Events
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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From SEPAG
Looking ahead
February
February 1, Schoolwide Winter Dance, 6:00 - 8:00pm
February 6 - Report Cards available to Families
February 7 - PTO Meeting, 6:30pm
February 8 - District Choral Concert, 7:00pm
February 19 - School Closed: President's Day
February 20 - School Closed for Students: Staff Inservice Day
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
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