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November 24 - Thanksgiving Break
November 24 - Thanksgiving Break
Thanks to all the teams for their work to show appreciation towards our ESPs at Jenifer. We are a hard working team providing education, care, and support for our communities children. We all play a role in providing for our students and our ESPs our vital to our schools.
Thanksgiving Break
Thanksgiving Break
Safe travels to any staff members who will travel during the Thanksgiving Break. I hope this break gives us the opportunity to pause and show gratitude to our families and friends. Enjoy this time to relax and recharge before we make our push to Christmas.
Turkey in your Pocket
Turkey in your Pocket
Ring the Bell
Ring the Bell
Dear Team,
This year JMS will “Ring the Bell” at Albertsons on Saturday, December 13th from 10-2.
If you would like to volunteer your time for this event please add your name to the list below. If you have any questions, please contact Aaron. Thank you!
If we have more people who want to volunteer their time, we can add more time:)
Albertsons - Saturday, December 13th from 10-12
Hold Drill at 11:00 - Today - Nov 24
Hold Drill at 11:00 - Today - Nov 24
PUBLIC ADDRESS:
The public address for Hold is: “Hold in your room or area. Clear the Halls.”
PUBLIC ADDRESS - RELEASE:
“Students and staff, the Hold is released. All clear. Thank you for your assistance in making this Hold work smoothly.”
ACTIONS:
Students and teachers are to remain in their classroom or area, even if there is a scheduled class change until the all-clear is announced.
Students and staff in common areas, like a cafeteria or a gym, may be asked to remain in those areas or move to adjoining areas like a locker room.
Students and staff outside of the building should remain outside unless the administration directs otherwise. It is suggested that, prior to closing the classroom door, teachers should sweep the hallway for nearby students. Additionally, teachers should take attendance, note the time, and conduct classroom activities as usual.
SRP-K12-2025-Operational-Guidance: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zm69k85jSjchetJDPHERHeeJC0l4pvQL/view
Attendance Blitz Update
Attendance Blitz Update
Key question: Does an attendance blitz actually improve student attendance?
Key question: Does an attendance blitz actually improve student attendance?
Some points to consider when it comes to student attendance:
We have more students at JMS this year as compared to last year.
We did not have a school wide positive recognition system for attendance at the start of last year. However, Lori and Amanda have worked to create monthly recognition badges that we started in September. We have also added a bulletin board for perfect attendance recognition right outside the main office that is updated each month. Additionally, we select 1 student per grade level with perfect attendance to receive a prize of free movie passes.
We had grade level assemblies where admin discussed the attendance blitz and retaught expectations for attendance and consequences for poor attendance.
So what?
So what?
Our attendance actually was 2.5% better during the last week of the attendance blitz compared to last year during the same week.
Our attendance is currently the best compared to other secondary schools in Lewiston.
Our attendance is 1% better at this point in the year as compared to last year.
What are you currently doing as a classroom teacher to improve attendance or what incentives/initiatives are you or your team doing that admin may not know about?
Ok... but who get's donuts?
Ok... but who get's donuts?
The advisory class with the best attendance per grade level gets the donuts. You'll get donuts tomorrow before the Thanksgiving Break.
Update from the PBIS Training on Monday November 17
Update from the PBIS Training on Monday November 17
Big thanks to the PBIS team members who were able to attend the training last week. I appreciate the time you spent away from students to do the training. Behavior will always be an issue and we can continue to improve our systems so there is clarity for all in our community when it comes to student behaviors.
From Katy Helt on Friday, November, 21:
From Katy Helt on Friday, November, 21:
Last Monday, most of the PBIS team attended a quick training with our SESTA coordinator, Diana Morgan. Our biggest takeaway is that PBIS is designed to be an ever-evolving implementation process because PBIS is a framework. While we have not fully implemented PBIS yet, we are on our way. There is, of course, still much to be done at multiple levels.
In light of this, we must continue to improve our Tier 1 practices. Here's the "why" behind that: Tier 1 should be our school-wide systems that work for the majority of our students- about 80%. When students have clear expectations (Yeses), clear boundaries (Nos), and clear consequences across environments, it helps shift the school-wide focus and energy from the negative behaviors ("Don't do that!") to positive ones ("Hey, keep doing that!"). This, in turn, builds their self-worth and "inner wealth."
So, how do we support this complex process that initially sounds so simple?
The PBIS handbook should be the guide that outlines our behavior system, so the staff knows how to proceed in multiple situations. These behavior systems are broad enough to hold up across environments and between staff, while also being accessible to new staff. We acknowledge the challenge here, because the system must be flexible enough, yet also allow for consistency
The Tier 1 team will be updating the PBIS handbook to consolidate our behavior consequence menu and behavior matrix into a behavior consequence continuum.
To increase consistency between students, families, and staff, the student handbook will be updated to include PBIS elements by the start of next year to make sure parents and families are aware of our behavior systems.
The newly formed PBIS Student team will support the T1 team in creating videos to support behavior lessons taught at the beginning of the year. This will help to provide a clear, easily-accessed behavioral baseline for the entire school that teams can build upon.
This summer or early Fall, there will be a Tier 3 training.
Fill the Bus
Fill the Bus
Thank you Mrs. Gregg for the update on Fill the Bus!
Fill the Bus - 2025 (1).pdf2024 Christmas Tour (1).docxChristmas Tour 12-17
Christmas Tour 12-17
Grades 6 & 7 - 8:40-9:25 Wed, Dec 17
Grades 6 & 7 - 8:40-9:25 Wed, Dec 17
LHS 2025 Children's Christmas Tour
This year, our tour, on Wednesday and Thursday, December 17 and 18 will include about 30 minutes of entertainment from the Drama and Music Departments of Lewiston High School.
LHS Drama Department's Christmas Play, has been written and directed by senior, Lauren Gibbs.
The LHS Goldvoices (jazz choir), under the direction of Julie Burke, and the LHS Orchestra, under the direction of Shelly Renzelman, will provide the musical element again this year, with some fun songs of the season and then a few sing-alongs, as time permits.
Burro Bulletin 11-21-25
Burro Bulletin 11-21-25
Please review the Burro Bulletin that was shared with JMS community last week.
Burro Bulletin 11-21-25 (1).pdfJNN Broadcast for November 21, 2025
JNN Broadcast for November 21, 2025
In this broadcast, ASB Officers Hannah, Russell, and Lainey deliver the news at Jenifer Middle School (from our school's bulletin). This broadcast also includes segments about our D&D Club, lost and found items, and Thanksgiving Day questions with students and staff.
JMS Staff Party
JMS Staff Party
Please mark your calendar for 12-12
Please mark your calendar for 12-12
JMS staff will have the annual staff party at Orchards Lanes on Friday, December 12 from 4:00-6:00.
Make sure you RSVP with Mary or Heidi
Look forward to seeing you all there!
Vector Solutions Training
Vector Solutions Training
All staff have been assigned three trainings in Vector Solutions. The trainings can be accessed by going to https://www.lewistonschools.net/, clicking on Staff Resources, then clicking on Vector Solutions and logging in. When you complete the training, please print the certificates and place them in Aaron's mailbox.
The system has been set up to send you reminder emails until you complete the trainings.
The due date is Friday, January 30, 2026.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY November 2025!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY November 2025!
November 24-25 (Thanksgiving Week)
Monday, Nov 24 - "Turkey in your Pocket" - Staff Game
Boys Basketball
Hold Drill at 11:00 - Grade 6 Lunch
SOVA - Student from SOVA visit Jenifer during lunches.
Superintendent Quarter 2 Visit at 1:00
Tuesday, Nov 25 - "Turkey in your Pocket" - Staff Game
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday - No School Thanksgiving Break
December 1-6
Tuesday, Dec 2 - Basketball Game against SAC
Wednesday, Dec 3 - Early Release PD at 1:15
Thursday, Dec 4 - Social Studies Committee Grades 6 and 7
Friday, Dec 5 - Drama Production 6:00-8:00 - Opening Night
Sat, Dec 6 - Drama Production 6:00-8:00 - Last Night
December 8-12 Canned Food Drive Starts for JMS
Tuesday, Dec 9 - Social Studies Committee Grade 8
Basketball against Clarkston
New Teacher Meeting at 3:00 - Mrs. Mullikin's room
Fire Drill at 1:00
Wednesday, Dec 10 - Dept Meetings for December
Thursday, Dec 11 - Trip to Moscow for Music
Team Leads at 3:00
Saturday, Dec 13 - Ring the Bell for The Salvation Army - 10:00-12:00
December 15-19 Spirit Week
Monday Dec 15 - Boys Basketball against Clarkston
Tuesday, Dec 16 - Open Gym for Girls Basketball 3:00-4:30
Wednesday, Dec 17 - JMS Christmas Concert at 6:00
Christmas Tour at 8:40-9:25
November 17-21
November 17-21
Veterans Day Parade
Veterans Day Parade
Great work to all Lewiston Secondary School bands for the performances during the Veterans Day parade on Saturday. Shoutout to Mrs. McLean for leading our students and practicing for this performance. Students did a great job!
Teacher of the Month - Mrs. Mullikin
Teacher of the Month - Mrs. Mullikin
Congratulations to Mrs. Mullikin for being awarded teacher of the month. We are lucky to have you!
Detention and Contact Tracker
Detention and Contact Tracker
Resources to help track student detentions and parent contacts
Resources to help track student detentions and parent contacts
As we continue to develop systems to ensure positive student behaviors, staff members have suggested the use of tracking systems to make sure students and staff are accountable for following through on responsibilities.
PBIS Update
PBIS Update
PBIS Training on Monday, November 17
PBIS Training on Monday, November 17
We have training with Diana Morgan at the district office on Monday with our PBIS Tier 1 and 2 teams. This should move us forward in our application of PBIS at JMS.
Behavior Intervention Strategies (BIS) Tool
Behavior Intervention Strategies (BIS) Tool
The purpose of this document is to serve as a guide to teams across the tiers of behavior support. The strategies and interventions in this document are intended to provide ideas and examples; ultimately it is up to each team (e.g., Tier 3 student-level team, 504 team, IEP team) to determine what strategies and interventions may be most effective for each student.
What is RTI in Schools? A Comprehensive Guide to Response to Intervention
What is RTI in Schools? A Comprehensive Guide to Response to Intervention
"Response to Intervention is a powerful framework that empowers schools to meet the unique needs of every student. By integrating high-quality instruction, universal screening, and targeted interventions, RTI fosters an inclusive and supportive learning environment. Schools adopting RTI frameworks not only improve student outcomes but also create a culture of proactive, data-driven decision-making."
Our RTI team consists of Mary, Heidi, Kinsey, Mandy, Bonnie, Justin, and Aaron. We still need a great 8 Rep for this team.
SESTA_Behavior_Intervention_Strategies_Tool.pdfSRP-K12-2025-Operational-Guidance
SRP-K12-2025-Operational-Guidance
New guidance released for our SRP
New guidance released for our SRP
Most of the guidance remains the same for our drills. However, there is some updated information in the protocol. Attached is a guide if you would like to have your own copy.
SRP-K12-2025-Operational-Guidance (1).pdfJNN Broadcast for 11-7-25
JNN Broadcast for 11-7-25
In this broadcast, ASB Officers Hannah, Russell, and Lainey deliver the news at Jenifer Middle School (from our school's bulletin). This broadcast also includes segments about two of our after-school clubs (Pokémon Club and Art Club) and highlights from a recent volleyball match with our 8th grade volleyball players against several staff members.
My Life is Worth Living
My Life is Worth Living
https://mylifeisworthliving.org/
My Life is Worth Living™ is the first animated series that models the human connection shown to be protective against suicide. The series tells stories of characters who face some of the most difficult issues that young people deal with and shows their evolution in the key decision: that life is worth living.
NAEP Assessment
NAEP Assessment
We will conduct NAEP Tests this year in grade 8
We will conduct NAEP Tests this year in grade 8
More information will be shared for our NAEP assessments. Thank you grade 8 for your suggestions on dates to conduct assessments.
Burro Bulletin
Burro Bulletin
Please review the Burro Bulletin from last week.
We included information about attendance blitz, first home basketball games, Veterans Day celebrations, ESP celebrations and celebrations for Mrs. Mullikin as our teacher of the month.
Burro Bulletin 11-14-25.pdfStaff Shout Out.pdfStaff Shout Outs!
Staff Shout Outs!
Lots to celebrate in the short time that we have been back at school. Have a look at the slide show for our recent staff celebrations.
If you know of a staff member who has celebrated a recent achievement, please share so we can publish here or on the staff shout out board in the faculty lounge.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY November 2025!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY November 2025!
November 17-21 (Attendance Blitz Week 2)
Monday, Nov 17 - Staff Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 18 - South Team Assembly
Wednesday, Nov 19 - Guiding Coalition
Thursday, Nov 20 - North Team Assembly
Friday, Nov 21 - Whole School Burro Block
November 24-25 (Thanksgiving Week)
Monday, Nov 24 - "Turkey in your Pocket" - Staff Game
Boys Basketball
Hold Drill at 11:00 - Grade 6 Lunch
SOVA - Student from SOVA visit Jenifer during lunches.
Tuesday, Nov 25 - "Turkey in your Pocket" - Staff Game
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday - No School Thanksgiving Break
November 3-7
November 3-7
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week
Thank you Mrs. Gregg for organizing this initiative. It's wonderful to see the students in the leadership class take an active part in advancing school wide initiatives.
Committee Meetings This Week
Committee Meetings This Week
PBIS Tier 1 - Tuesday, Nov 4th 7:30-8:00
Dept Meetings - Originally scheduled for Wednesday, Nov 5th - This will move to Nov 10th during PD
Secure Drill - Friday, November 7 - 2:45 (Special Conditions Bussing)
Secure Drill - Friday, November 7 - 2:45 (Special Conditions Bussing)
Our 1st Secure Drill will be on Friday, November 7th at 2:45.
Observations for Evaluations
Observations for Evaluations
Please book observation with Aaron by the end of the day Monday, October 27th.
Vector Training
Vector Training
All staff have been assigned three trainings in Vector Solutions. The trainings can be accessed by going to https://lewiston-id.safeschools.com/login and logging in. When you complete the training, please print the certificates and give them to Aaron or email them to Aaron. The system has been set up to send you reminder emails until you complete the trainings. The due date is Friday, January 30, 2026.
Staff Party - Friday, December 12, 2025
Staff Party - Friday, December 12, 2025
The majority of responders to the survey for our staff Christmas Party wanted to keep with Christmas tradition and head to Orchards Lanes for some Christmas bowling. Thanks Heidi and Mary for your work already to organize our Staff Christmas Party!
Assembly on Friday, October 31st
Assembly on Friday, October 31st
Thanks for your support during the assembly on Friday. Students love watching these assemblies. Apologies for not being able to make any announcements during the assembly, we could not get the microphones to work.
United Way
United Way
All the United Way forms have been sent to the district
Red Ribbon Week
Red Ribbon Week
Thank you for supporting the Red Ribbon Week events and activities.
Thank you Mrs. Gregg for organizing this initiative. It's wonderful to see the students in the leadership class take an active part in advancing school wide initiatives.
October students of the month
October students of the month
Attached are the students of the month for October. Thank you for sharing the positive letters of recommendation for these students.
As a reminder, students selected receive the certificate and posters are shared to social media. Lastly, recommendations from teachers are part of the letters that are sent to families.
Perfect Attendance
Perfect Attendance
We had 110 students who had perfect attendance for Quarter 1.
Thank you Lori and Amanda for working to recognize these students by creating the perfect attendance tags that students can display on backpacks.
Teachers, please recognize these students in your classes.
Evaluations 25-26
Evaluations 25-26
Attached below is the list for evaluations. You will find your evaluator as well as which track you are on for either formal/informal evaluation.
To those teachers assigned to me as an evaluator for formal/informal evaluations, All observations must be completed by Monday, December 15th.
Book pre/post Meeting (Formal Only)
Book pre/post Meeting (Formal Only)
Book An Observation
Book An Observation
Burro Bulletin
Burro Bulletin
Please review the Burro Bulletin from last week.
We included information about Parentguidance.org, WEB update with focus on Leadership retreat, Red Ribbon Week, Teachers vs Students Volleyball, and Staffing update.
Staff Shout Out.pdfStaff Shout Outs!
Staff Shout Outs!
Lots to celebrate in the short time that we have been back at school. Have a look at the slide show for our recent staff celebrations.
If you know of a staff member who has celebrated a recent achievement, please share so we can publish here or on the staff shout out board in the faculty lounge.
Advisory Draft Calendar
Advisory Draft Calendar
Team leads met on Thursday and discussed using an advisory calendar to support the sharing of resources for the different themes covered throughout the year. Attached is the calendar that has been created. If you have resources that you have used to cover the themes for the year, please add them to our calendar.
Goal Setting Resources
Goal Setting Resources
There are many resources used to support student goal setting, which is the focus for student engagement this year.
Attached are resources from Second Step and Overcoming Obstacles, two programs that can be used during adviosry to support goal setting instruction.
Teachers Vs Students Volleyball
Teachers Vs Students Volleyball
The assembly on Friday was lots of fun! Thanks for supporting this event and making this game special for our grade 8 girls.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY November 2025!
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY November 2025!
November 3-7
Monday, Nov 3 - Staff Meeting at 7:50
Tuesday, Nov 4 - PBIS Tier 1 - Meeting
Wednesday, Nov 5 - Dept Meetings rescheduled for Monday, November 10
Thursday, Nov 6 - Boys Basketball at 4:30
Friday, Nov 7 - Burro Block + Secure Drill at 2:45
November 10-14 (Attendance Blitz Week 1)
Monday, Nov 10 - No School for Students + Professional Development for Teachers
Tuesday, Nov 11 - Veterans Day + PBIS Tier 2 - Meeting
Boys Basketball at 4:30
Wednesday, Nov 12 - Staff Meeting - LIFE Foundation Presentation
Boys Basketball at 4:30
Thursday, Nov 13 - Team Leads at 3:00
Friday, Nov 14 - Parent Advisory Meeting
Saturday, Nov 15 - Veterans Day Parade
November 17-21 (Attendance Blitz Week 2)
Monday, Nov 17 - Staff Meeting
Tuesday, Nov 18 -
Wednesday, Nov 19 - Guiding Coalition
Thursday, Nov 20 -
Friday, Nov 21 - Whole School Burro Block
November 24-25 (Thanksgiving Week)
Monday, Nov 24 - "Turkey in your Pocket" - Staff Game
Boys Basketball
Hold Drill at 11:00 - Grade 6 Lunch
Tuesday, Nov 25 - "Turkey in your Pocket" - Staff Game
Wednesday/Thursday/Friday - No School Thanksgiving Break
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