Signatures needed from Handbook August 2015 8th grade Tribe Scribe Welcome to 8th grade @ PJHS We would like to all welcome you to the 2015-16 school year with us – your 8th grade teachers! Our plan is to keep you as informed as possible about what is going in our school – both in the classroom and with the library, clubs, PTO, and other opportunities for parents and students. You can expect a newsletter each month to help keep you informed! Jr Betas win @ State Convention. If you have any questions throughout the year – do not hesitate to contact any one of the teachers. We love to hear from parents! (479) 968-6574 Pottsville Junior High School Make Up Testing Room 309 Before School Monday-Friday 7:30 – 8:00 am Signatures needed from Handbook Pages - 3, 4, 5, 8 AR Deadline Friday, October 16th After School Monday-Thursday 3:20 – 4:00 pm Return all forms to Mrs. Taylor By this Friday ! TUTORING We realize that our kids often struggle in different areas, and we want you to know that we have a regular schedule for helping kids after school. No need to sign up – just go to the classroom and ask for help! Tutor Schedule TUESDAYS 3:25 – 3:55 Mrs. Clark’s room THURSDAYS Mr. Qualls’ room The future of this world is in our classrooms today!

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS QUARTER Announcements Tribal Leaders Clubs and Organizations – Join In! Opportunities for you to get involved at PJHS. – we want everyone to be involved in something! Plan to attend informational meetings the first week of school and get plugged in. Here are your options: Ambassadors – Mrs. Stroud Beta – Mrs. Jennifer Hull CSU – Mr. Qualls & Mr. Lindemann FBLA – Mrs. Prince FCCLA – Mrs. Susan Hull History Club – Mrs. Taylor Reading Café – Mrs. Ham Each month the 8th grade teachers all choose a Tribal Leader for their classes. We focus on students that exemplify the behaviors and expectations of an overall good student. We will highlight those students each month in our newsletter. Encourage your child to stand out for their good character, positive attitude, work ethic, and just how they treat other people – from other students to faculty and staff at school. We notice! If you have any questions regarding the clubs & organizations – please contact the sponsor listed for answers and more information. WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS QUARTER AUGUST SEPTEMBER OCTOBER Quick Tip 9/3 – Reading Cafe 9/7 – Labor day 9/10 – Pep Rally 9/16- FCCLA Leadership 9/22 – Progress reports 9/22 –Beta Leadership Workshop afterschool 9/24 – Pep Rally 10/1 – Reading Café & Pep Rally 10/3 – Band contest 10/16 – AR Deadline 10/22 – P/T Conf. 10/23 – No school 10/26 – AR Party 10/29 – Red Ribbon Expo 8/10 – Open House 8/17 – 1st Day 8/20 – Beta Concession Training after school 8/27 - First Jr High Football game @ home Sign up for Reminder Texts from each of your child’s teachers – but also encourage your child to sign up too. Let’s work together on building up their independence! Parents – please take our Survey – if you were not able to at Open House. Website: tinyurl.com/2015pjhsparentinfo