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MJS Weekly Reflection
October Leader of the Month
October Leader of the Month
On Friday we had the opportunity to celebrate our October Student Leaders of the Month. At the end of each month our teachers choose two students from each team to represent their team as Leaders of the Month. A big congratulations to our Leaders of the Month and for all they bring to our MJS ONE Community on a daily basis. Thank you to these students for being great role models within our building.
You can view more information about our October Leaders of the Month by clicking this link or the Leaders of the Month link at the top of this website.
Annual Veteran's Day Assembly
Annual Veteran's Day Assembly
On Wednesday, November 12th, MJS held a truly memorable Veterans Day celebration, honoring more than 20 attending Veterans. Students demonstrated their deep gratitude through outstanding musical selections and thoughtful, heartfelt speeches. Furthermore, the assembly kicked off our Student Council’s school-wide community service effort of the year, the Toys for Tots drive. The event was a wonderful demonstration of service and patriotism that resonated deeply with all attendees.
7th and 8th Grade Dia de Muertos
7th and 8th Grade Dia de Muertos
Students in Miss Dripchak's 7th and 8th Grade Spanish classes learned about the important Spanish holiday of Dia de los Muertos from the end of October to the beginning of November. Students in 7th grade learned about the Barriletes Gigantes in Guatemala and made their own Barriletes in class. They were then able to "fly" their kites outside once they were all completed. Students in 8th grade learned about the Ofrendas that are made for loved ones who have passed during Dia de Muertos. Students made their own "Shoebox Shadowboxes" to commemorate loved ones, pets or famous people they admired that have passed. Students then did a gallery walk of the shadow boxes and voted on the best made Shadowbox. Students loved learning about all the different aspects of Dia de los Muertos and creating their own Barriletes and Shadow boxes!
Culture Club Explores International Children's Books
Culture Club Explores International Children's Books
This week, Culture Club members explored over 30 dual-language international children’s books! Community member Laura Axler joined us to share her personal book collection, her cultural background, and even some delicious snacks. Students each selected a book and worked to identify its language and country of origin before tracing our discoveries across a world map—jumping from continent to continent as we learned about languages and cultures from around the globe. Some highlights from our literary journey included: discovering a book written in Navajo, and learning how this language helped shape a secret code used during World War II; discussing how Japanese has developed unique words influenced by English; exploring how Hebrew often omits vowels in writing, even though they’re essential to pronunciation; and reading a story in Catalan, a language spoken primarily in Catalonia, an autonomous community of Spain. Overall, our Culture Club meeting was a wonderful adventure through books, languages, and stories that connect us across the world!
Peer Leaders
Peer Leaders
Our Peer Leaders had two events this Tuesday in the gym. Volleyball and Endzone! The events were a tremendous success with the highest turnout of the year with almost 50 students! The The Peer Leaders will be off next next Tuesday for team planning, but will be back the first week of December.
Bright Minds Acadamy
Bright Minds Acadamy
Bright Minds Academy met this Wednesday. The expert of the week explored the world of project Sekai. A Cultural phenomenon. We're looking forward to our meeting next week where we will be making no cook thanksgiving treats!
Student Artwork
Student Artwork
Here is a sampling of our great student artwork coming out of Ms. Cafaro's Art Studio.
From our PTO
From our PTO
From our Student Council
From our Student Council
Please check out our Student Council Spirit Wear Fundraiser!
Important Information
Important Information
MJS Daily Morning Announcements
MJS Daily Morning Announcements
Click Here to view the Daily Morning Announcements that are shared with students each morning over the PA.
MJS Clubs and Activities Website
MJS Clubs and Activities Website
Click Here to view the MJS Clubs and Activities Website.
Technology Reminder about Student Chromebook Usage
Technology Reminder about Student Chromebook Usage
In Madison, we utilize a 1:1 Chromebook model where all students (grades 6-12) receive a district owned Chromebook to utilize during the school day and at home. While there is no cost for the use of the Chromebook, it is important that Chromebooks be maintained and handled in a responsible way. As we continue to move through the school year, we wanted to utilize this time as a reminder for our students and families about the importance of handling Chromebooks with care to prevent damage to the device. The district has expectations and protocols that are listed on the district website that we continue to follow at the building level.
We would like to highlight the specific section regarding lost and damaged chromebooks as a reminder to all parents and guardians:
In the event a Chromebook, case, or charger is lost or damaged beyond repair and deemed to be intentional, excessive, neglectful or student misuse, parents/guardians are responsible for paying the cost of replacement equipment.
Costs:
Chromebook (damaged beyond repair) - $365.00
Broken Screen - $90.00
Broken Keyboard - $70.00
Charger - $47.00
Case - $20.00
Other - Will be quoted by the Tech Department
Note: Final assessment of damage and fines are determined by the Technology Department.
Students are also responsible for the care of any loaners they use. Damage to loaners is subject to the same rules as permanently assigned Chromebooks.
In case of theft, parents/guardians are required to file a formal police report with the Madison Police Department.
Below are the direct links from the district website that pertains to Chromebook care and protocols followed for lost/damaged Chromebooks.
Device Rules and Regulations
Lost/Damaged Equipment
Terms and Conditions
Parent/Student Resources
Thank you for your assistance in helping to remind our students about maintaining and handling our Chromebooks in a responsible and safe way.
Parent Resource: Project Childsafe
Parent Resource: Project Childsafe
For All Families, please see this link to visit Madison Borough's website on firearm safety and Project Childsafe
Our MJS Partnerships
Our MJS Partnerships
From CEPA
From CEPA
Community Information
Community Information
Madison Public Library Newsletter
Madison Public Library Newsletter
If you are interested in receiving the virtual newsletter from the Madison Public Library so that you can stay up to date with what the public library is offering , please click this link to sign up.
Morris County NJ 4-H Association
Morris County NJ 4-H Association
4-H is America’s largest and longest standing youth development organization - empowering nearly six million young people with the life skills to lead and change. The Morris County 4-H Association, as a non-profit volunteer based group, supporting the program, clubs, and events.
Click This Link to View Upcoming Events
Looking ahead
Looking ahead
November
November
November 18, BOE Meeting
November 26, Single Session Day, Team Building Day
November 27-28, School Closed, Thanksgiving
December
December
December 8-10, Single Session Days - Parent/Teacher Conferences
December 11, TREP$ Marketplace - 6-8pm
December 16, BOE Meeting
December 18, Orchestra Concert - 6pm
December 18, Chorus Concert - 7:30pm
December 23, Single Session Day
December 24 - January 1, School Closed, Winter Recess
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