November - Henry M. Jackson PTSA 7.3.95
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November - Henry M. Jackson PTSA 7.3.95
WolfTRACKS A HENRY M. JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL PTSA NEWSLETTER * NOVEMBER 2011 * VOLUME 18, ISSUE 3 thisIssue presidents’ message2-3 Principal’s Message 4 Staff Spotlight 5 COUNSELOR CORNER 6-9 CAREER CENTER School Scoop 10 11-19 Calendar 20 district news 21-22 ptsa 23-25 community 26-27 back talk 28 Touchpoints Wednesday, November 2 PTSA Meeting JHS library, 7 p.m. November 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 Drama Production, Much Ado About Nothing 7 p.m. all shows Saturday, November 5 SAT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9 COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL JHS LIBRARY, 7 P.M. Monday, November 14 Winter sports begin BASKETBALL, WRESTLING, GIRLS BOWLING, BOYS SWIMMING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 JHS Talent Show 7 P.M. JHS Commons Jackson Way The page 11 Wednesday, November 23 Early Release Wednesday & THURSDAY, November 24 & 25 NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break Wednesday, November 30 Early Release WOLF TRACKS November 2011 presidents’ Message Com·mu·ni·ty Timberwolves at their swim, soccer, cross country, tennis, football, and volleyball games. The JHS bands performed their first concert of the year. ASB clubs are up and running, setting their sights on engineering, business, technology, art, mock trial, national diplomacy and knowledge exhibitions, conferences, and competitions as well as many community service projects. We call ourselves The Jackson Community. But what does “community” mean? Communitas is Latin for cum (with/ together) + munus (gift). To give among each other. That’s exactly what we do! The Jackson Community gives and shares with each other and you’ve demonstrated that many times over since the school year began. Whether you gave monetarily to pay for your student’s school supplies and PTSA membership or gave of your time and talents, you’ve shown what it means to be a part of The Jackson Community. Here’s what you can look forward to coming up this month: Much Ado About Nothing, Nov. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12 in the JHS Commons A Shakespeare comedy presented by the JHS Theatre Society (see pg. 13) October was a busy month, and members of The Jackson Community supported each other in many ways. Sixty dozen cookies were donated for the Driving It Home collision awareness program for teen drivers and their parents. Thirty-three families treated the JHS staff to a hearty fall soup and salad Staff Appreciation lunch. Hundreds of parents attended Curriculum Night to learn about the expectations for the senior Culminating Exhibition (CE) project, to meet our JHS administrators, and to visit each of their students’ teachers to learn about course standards. Hundreds of families attended High School and Beyond Night to learn about planning for their students’ futures after high school. Droves of families attended Octoberfest, an annual event hosted by our ASB clubs to provide a fun and safe venue for the young ones in our community. Coffee with the Principal, Nov. 9, 7:00 p.m. in the JHS Library As you can see, just like a small city, The Jackson Community is vast and vibrant. You also came to cheer for our Linda Pazevic & Kathryn Lee An opportunity for you to chat with Mr. Cheshire and ask your questions (see pg.13) Apple Cup Tailgate, Staff Appreciation Luncheon, Nov. 16 Our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you if you signed up to help with these monthly luncheons. Whether you are a parent or student, come support the many activities and events at Jackson High. There is definitely something for everyone! Let’s show our Timberwolf spirit because when we come together, we give our attention and appreciation. Let’s work and play together—The Jackson Way—with Pride, Excellence, and Character. Now THAT’S what it means to be a community! Your JHS PTSA Presidents, WOLF TRACKS November 2011 presidents’ Message EXTRA Driving It Home was a powerful such wreckage. Then, we saw a staged pedestrian accident when a car traveling 30mph hit a pedestrian (using a dummy). Seeing the body fly up into the air, onto the hood of the car, and then being thrown onto the pavement was shocking…even though you knew what was going to happen. Yes, the program was emotional and certainly somber, but I walked away from it being grateful that these parents were brave enough to share their story, and the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Department was willing to come and educate all of us, so that maybe we can all be more careful when we get behind the wheel of a car. Some staggering statistics that I’d like to share with you are: and insightful program! There were about 200 people who attended this compelling Driving Safety Awareness event. I was happy to see some JHS students and parents there, and I don’t think anyone could leave that program without being more mindful of their driving, both teens and parents included. We all know our teen drivers have seen the videos and learned about various ways to avoid a car crash while they were taking their driver’s ed course, and so perhaps attending this event doesn’t seem like it would have much value. But this program is real and personal and it makes a connection unlike anything they could learn in a classroom setting. The program spotlighted actual fatalities of kids from our area; many of them were news headlines that I recall reading in the newspaper. With each crash, we learned exactly how the accident occurred; the roads, the time, the circumstance. Often times, you could envision the exact location of the accident as it may be a place that you drive past frequently. We heard from surviving family members firsthand accounts of the things they now face each day due to their tragic loss. We personally saw the actual cars that were involved, and in the mangled, twisted clump of metal, glass, plastic, and cloth you could see how no one would have been able to walk away from In the U.S., one person is killed in a car crash every sixteen minutes, auto-related crashes are the number one killer of people ages 15-20, and 70% of auto fatalities are males. We know that auto-related fatalities are always going to occur, but Driving It Home can impact your teen driver in a way that may just make him/her think a little differently and hopefully more cautiously when it comes to driving. Linda Pazevic Check It Out In honor of National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 16-22), The Seattle Times is running a ten-part series on teen safe driving. The articles, part of the paper’s “Newspapers in Education” series, run in Wednesday editions through December 14. WOLF TRACKS November 2011 Principal’s MESSAGE way I look at the changes I face on my drive to work. We know the change needs to happen. We recognize that it will benefit all of us for years to come. But we still don’t like it while we’re in the midst of it. It’s messy, it’s annoying, and we don’t understand all of it. We want back what is familiar to us. Change. As I drive to work every morning, I can’t help but be reminded of the constant change all around me. There is the beautiful change such as the leaves changing color and floating to the ground, and the weather turning which causes me to unearth my cozy sweaters from their summer storage. That is the kind of change I love. At these times, it is important to remember that these changes also bring forth much promise. We have the promise of an improved LMS that, when fully implemented, will enable stronger communication among students, teachers, and parents. We have a gorgeous new addition that affords multiple opportunities for students, groups, and clubs to gather. We are seeing our seniors embracing their futures and making plans to ensure that they achieve their goals. These are just a few of the amazing promises brought about by the change that comes with a new school year. However, there are other types of change that I don’t particularly like. I live near the waterfront in Seattle and must pass through the Mercer Corridor Project—otherwise known as the “Mercer Mess”—in order to reach I-5. While I know that the end of the project will result in faster travel for all and a fix to what has been a decades long problem, I still find myself getting frustrated and perturbed at the impact that this project has on my daily life. I know that this change needs to happen. I recognize that it will benefit me and many others for years to come. But I still don’t like it while I’m in the midst of it. It’s messy, it’s annoying, and I don’t understand all of it. I want back what is familiar to me. It also reminds me of some of the changes parents and students inevitably face in high school, especially at the beginning of each new school year. In the midst of all this change, we are consistently thankful for the amazing Jackson community. Just as we welcome and appreciate the beauty of the changing leaves, our community embraces and welcomes many of our exciting changes this year. And, as I grin and bear it through the construction that will eventually make my commute much easier, I recognize that our JHS community faces many of its changes with the same perspective. It will get better and it will be worth it. We want you, our parent community, to know that we recognize that this year has brought forth more change than usual. We thank you for your patience, for your support of your children and their teachers, and for helping our students successfully navigate the changes that come with the teenage years. Our freshmen are dealing with enormous change as they settle into a new school. Our seniors are facing approaching changes as they make post-high school plans and decisions. For our juniors and sophomores, the changes may be smaller but are no less impactful. There are also system-wide changes: our lunch schedule has changed; our cafeteria has changed; due to budget cuts, many classes and student schedules had to be changed; our Learning Management System (LMS) has changed. All of our students and families are dealing with these multiple changes and with the uneasiness that may come along with them. Parents are helping their students navigate these changes while also navigating the changing dynamics of their own families as their children grow and gain independence. While some of the changes at Jackson have been lovely, such as the completion of our new cafeteria annex, some have also been unwelcome changes, such as budget cuts. We also recognize that many of our students and families are looking at these changes in the same Nyla Fritz JHS Assistant Principal WOLF TRACKS November 2011 Staff SPOTLIGHT Judi Montgomery Activities Director; ASB Advisor; Leadership and Senior Seminar Teacher Birgitte McIntosh How long have you been at Jackson? Since 1994 Where did you go to school? Edmonds HS, Central Washington University (BA), Heritage College (MA in Educational Administration) Counselor at Jackson High (T-Z), Mill Creek Elementary, and Penny Creek Elementary How long have you been at Jackson? Forever! Tell us a little about your family at home. Kids? Cats? Dogs? Married to Roger for 43 years; daughter Amy and son Mike Where did you go to school? Washington State University (Go Cougs!); York University, Toronto, Canada; University of Copenhagen, Denmark; City University, Seattle Tell us a little about your family at home. Kids? Cats? Dogs? I live in Mukilteo and have three wonderful grown kids: Kaija, my oldest, is teaching in a charter school in Washington DC in a disadvantaged area and is my travel partner. Kelci, my middle child, graduated from UNR and is in Nevada pursuing photography shows to display her photos. She rock climbs, biked across the country last summer, and is hoping to run her first marathon. My son Karsten, who is a senior at WSU, is earning a double major in communications and business. He is the WSU Concerts Director so he books and coordinates most of the entertainment for the Associated Student Body. My husband Brian has worked for the City of Edmonds and currently spends a lot of time “restoring” our little cabin on Hat Island. And my last “child” is our Australian Terrier, Tucker. Hobbies? I think I’m blessed with lots of energy and am never bored. I am very interested in other cultures, so traveling with my backpack, a map, and a guide book is the ultimate for me. I ski, bike, knit, sew, and like to dance and be around people. Spending time with my family is the best! Favorite TV show(s): Very few TV shows: 60 Minutes, 20/20, Anderson Cooper on CNN, Dancing with the Stars, The Office Movies: Anything with Meryl Streep or that has a solid plot—not shoot ‘em up stuff! Favorite book or book that you are reading right now: The Help, Three Cups of Tea, and Hawaii are a few of my very favorites. How do you order your coffee? Single, extra hot, non-fat, vanilla latte Favorite vacation spot: Grecian Isles, Canary Islands, beaches of Papua New Guinea—anywhere really. The cabin has also become a real fav! Favorite sport team: WSU Cougars! Favorite holiday: Christmas—Danish style: Singing and dancing around the tree, almond rice pudding, and Christmas elves Favorite food: Black salted licorice, marzipan, Greek food, and Danish smorgasbord. My weakness food is anything chocolate. Other language(s) you speak? Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, y poquito Espanol If you could have a super power, what would it be? To eliminate war—especially religious war—and poverty If you could spend a day with someone famous (living or not) who would he/she be? The Obama Family. I so admire them and the tenacity of President Obama. What is something about you that most people do not know? I startle very, very easily, as some have found out! Any other interesting trivia about you that you would like to share? Ummm, I’ve taught in four countries, jumped out of an airplane, swam with water buffalo, entered China on a motorcycle, been held at gunpoint, seen Mt. Everest, and received a bone from a native’s nose as a gift. I value new experiences! WOLF TRACKS November 2011 Hobbies? Fishing, gardening, tennis, beachcombing, crocheting Favorite TV show and/or movie: TV: House; Movie: Sophie’s Choice Favorite book or book that you are reading right now: The Blue Bistro and Lincoln on Leadership How do you order your coffee? Mocha, no whip Favorite vacation spot: Friday Harbor and Maui Favorite sport team: Jackson Girls Tennis Team Favorite holiday: Christmas Favorite food: Popcorn If you could have a super power, what would it be? I would want to speak to my ancestors and those who have passed. If you could spend a day with someone famous (living or not) who would he/she be? I would like to spend a day with Eleanor Roosevelt. What is something about you that most people do not know? I was a cheerleader in high school and college, and find tranquility in searching for beach glass. Any other interesting trivia about you that you would like to share? I married my high school sweetheart. Counselor corner It’s been a busy time at the JHS Counseling Center as we meet and address the needs of each class. Connie Sperry JHS Counselor Social Media Stephanie Farah, senior assistant editor of Wintergreen Orchard House, wrote an article about the importance of using the social media to present attractive candidates for admission to colleges. Refining that online presence can be an added component of the total student package at some later date when colleges may be searching social networks to gain more insight about their applicants. Most colleges are not currently using the social media to explore the backgrounds of their applicants, but for those who do, students need to ensure that what is in cyberspace presents them in the most positive light. The adage goes something like this: Freshmen Counselors have taught the first Freshman Focus lesson via English classes. Freshman Focus lessons are designed to provide information on the “nuts and bolts” of high school life including • High School graduation requirements; • Opportunities throughout high school; • Classes to challenge students and match their interests/strengths; and • Post-high school options and classes to enhance reaching goals for college and career readiness Sophomores Counselors have met with sophomores via world history classes to present information on the PSAT, PLAN, and importance of working to their potential in high school. “If you wouldn’t want Grandma to see it, don’t post it.” Juniors Counselors have met with all Students need to check their privacy settings and tighten security on their online profiles. Anything negative or scandalous needs to be removed now if social media may be used in the future to present themselves to colleges. The last sentence in Farah’s article states, “Students who are taught to keep a watchful eye on their online presence early on will reap the benefits indefinitely.” JHS counselors suggest parents review the online profile of their student regularly. juniors via U.S. history classes to present information on preparing for post-high school plans, the PSAT, and taking the SAT/ ACT this year. Seniors Counselors have met with seniors primarily via Senior Seminar classes in the library computer lab. These meetings have been geared toward action plans for college applications and other post-high school options. Connie Sperry, JHS Counselor WOLF TRACKS November 2011 Counselor corner Tips for Students Tips for Parents n If students want or need to talk to their counselor, they should go to the counseling office before or after school or during lunch to fill out a Counselor Request Form. Counselors will make every effort to send for the student within 48 hours. n If parents want to make an appointment to talk with their student’s counselor, contact Mrs. Carbajal at (425) 385‑7010 to make an appointment. It is important for your student to be involved in this meeting. They are the key players in the discussion and planning for success in school. n If there is a crisis or emergency and a student needs to see their counselor immediately, the student can ask their teacher for a pass to the counseling office. Mrs. Carbajal, counseling secretary, will make every effort to help the student see their counselor at that time. n Help your student be successful in high school by implementing an organizational and time management system at home that structures nightly study time to review notes, read over subject material, and complete unfinished work and assigned homework. Successful students spend an average of two hours of study time daily. Students who are in several honors or AP classes will spend more than two hours daily. n Make arrangements to meet with some of the college representatives in the career center throughout the school year. See Ms. Allen, career specialist, for upcoming visitations. n Encourage and reinforce involvement in outside school activities: music, sports, drama, clubs. The more students engage in extracurricular activities, the more they feel connected to school and usually the better they perform in their academic classes. n SOPHOMORES—Save the date of Saturday, December 3, 8-11 a.m., to take the PLAN exam. It is a pre-ACT exam that predicts how students will score on the ACT college admissions exam. It also provides a career profile matching student interests with potential career options. n Set aside definite times with your student to explore college options via the internet to delineate potential colleges that have programs/majors of interest. The College Board website is a great starting point: n JUNIORS—Sign up this winter or spring for the SAT and ACT. We recommend that students take both tests because students may score better on one than the other, and most colleges will include the admissions test with the highest score when reviewing applications. For dates, times, and locations, go to http:// www.collegeboard.org. cms.everett.k12.wa.us/jacksonhigh/ counseling/ and click on the menu for SAT and ACT. WOLF TRACKS November 2011 Counselor corner Parent Resource My name is Lyn Lauzon and I am Jackson High School’s Intervention Specialist (otherwise known as “the drug and alcohol counselor”). I have enjoyed working with the students and staff at Jackson since 2005. I want you to know that I am a resource for our parents, also. If you have concerns about your teen (or one of their friends), please feel free to call me. Your phone call is completely confidential. Neither the school nor the child needs to know that you have referred them to me. If you are unsure what to look for, these are some signs that your teen may be using drugs and/or alcohol: F Defensiveness about activities and possessions F Unusual mood changes or temper outbursts F Marked changes in eating or sleeping patterns F Decline in academic performance F Heavy use of perfumes, mouthwash, or other scents to hide drug use F A bedroom littered with burned matches, pipes, or other drug paraphernalia F Changes in friend groups F Significant change in personal appearance or hygiene F Loss of interest in usual activities and hobbies F Difficulty with concentration F Stealing or borrowing money (things missing in your home) Please don’t hesitate to call me if you see any of these signs or symptoms. Some of the services I offer our students are individual counseling, groups for students in recovery and students who are affected by addiction, tobacco education and cessation, and referrals to community resources. Please feel free to call me with any concerns you have about a student or just to say hello. You can reach me at (425) 385-7178 or by e-mail at llauzon@everettsd.org. You can also call our Anonymous Drug Tip Line with any information about drugs and/or alcohol at Jackson High School. That phone number is (425) 385-7055. WOLF TRACKS November 2011 Counselor corner Great American Smokeout The American Cancer Society is marking the 36th Great American Smokeout on November 17 by encouraging smokers to use the date to make a plan to quit or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. By doing so, smokers will be taking an important step towards a healthier life— one that can lead to reducing cancer risk. Quitting smoking is not easy, but it can be done. To have the best chance of quitting successfully, you need to know what you’re up against, what your options are, and where to go for help. Go to http://www.cancer.org/ Healthy/StayAwayfromTobacco/ GreatAmericanSmokeout/index for more information, or contact Lyn Lauzon, JHS Intervention Specialist, at llauzon@everettsd. org or (425) 385-7178. The Importance of Family Dinners Compared to teens who have frequent family dinners, those who have infrequent family dinners (fewer than three per week) are twice as likely to use tobacco or marijuana, more than one-and-a-half times more likely to use alcohol, and twice as likely to expect to try drugs in the future, according to The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA). “The magic of the family dinner comes not from the food on the plate, but from who’s at the table and what’s happening there. The emotional and social benefits that come from family dinners are priceless,” said Elizabeth Planet, CASA’s Vice President of Special Projects. “We know that teens that have frequent family dinners are likelier to get A’s and B’s in school and have excellent relationships with their parents. Having dinner as a family is one of the easiest ways to create routine opportunities for parental engagement and communication, two keys to raising drug-free children.” Besides eating dinner together, here are some other family activities that will reduce the risk that your teen will use drugs, alcohol, or cigarettes: 4Help your teen with homework. 4Monitor television, music purchases, and internet usage. 4Establish curfews, and know where your teen is after school and on weekends. 4Send a clear message of disapproval about the use of cigarettes, alcohol, and illegal drugs. 4Praise and discipline your teen when their behavior merits it. Go to www.theantidrug.com for more information, or contact Lyn Lauzon, JHS Intervention Specialist, at llauzon@everettsd.org or (425) 385-7178. WOLF TRACKS November 2011 Career center National College Fair College Visits in the JHS Career Center Friday, November 4, 9 a.m. – noon University of Portland Thursday, November 3, 11:30 a.m. This fair is held every fall at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center in downtown Seattle. National and international, public and private, and twoyear and four-year colleges/universities will be represented. College experts will be on hand to answer questions and present to large groups at a variety of workshops. For more information, visit www.nacacnet.org/ EventsTraining/CollegeFairs. Saturday, November 5, noon – 4 p.m. University of Connecticut Monday, November 7, 1 p.m. Seattle University Tuesday, November 8, 8 a.m. Gonzaga University Wednesday, November 9, 10 a.m. Admissions Workshop Weekend at UW This is a free event for low-income and first generation college-bound students to help with college applications and local scholarships. November 19-20, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. University of Washington For more information: http://depts.washington.edu/uwdrmprj/workshop/ ASVAB Offered at JHS The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB), the most widely used multiple-aptitude test battery in the world, will be offered this year at JHS on Wednesday, November 9. As an aptitude test, the ASVAB measures your strengths, weaknesses, and potential for future success. The ASVAB also provides you with career information for various civilian and military occupations and is an indicator for success in future endeavors whether you choose to go to college, vocational school, or a military career. See Mrs. Allen in the Career Center to sign up or learn more. The ASVAB can also be accessed via our local Military Recruiting Offices. Visit http:// www.military.com/ASVAB/0,,ASVAB_Explained1.html. 10 WOLF TRACKS November 2011 school Scoop The Jackson Way: Pride, Excellence, Character “The Jackson Way” is a new idea designed to make staff and students think about how they can promote pride, excellence, and character in their lives. You may have noticed teachers and staff wearing a new T-shirt with the slogan emblazoned on it. A portion of the money raised from “The Jackson Way” T-shirts, which cost $12 each, will be donated to support the school’s InvestED fund. InvestED is a fund used to help students who are struggling financially. The shirts will be available for purchase by students in the coming weeks. Leslie Tucker (counselor) and Maggie (CTE teache Thorleifson r) model the new Jackso n Way t-shir ts. The three main points of the “The Jackson Way” are • PRIDE—Taking pride in all you do. Pride is not exhibited by what you say but by your actions. • EXCELLENCE—Excellence is putting forth your best effort at all times. If you would be willing to put your name on your work and have it displayed for all to see, then you have achieved excellence. • CHARACTER—Doing what is right regardless of the situation. Character means you consistently do that which you believe to be right—regardless of who or if someone is actually watching. Maybe Under the Bed? Please ask your students to check for lost textbooks in bedrooms, cars, and other places they might be hiding. Jackson has been fined $23,516 by Everett School District for lost textbooks. Found materials should be turned in to the library. Textbook fines can be paid online or at the ASB office. As a reminder, district policy states that textbooks must be returned within six months of the date a fine was assessed. After six months, the fine must be paid even if the book gets returned. 11 WOLF TRACKS November 2011 school Scoop Remind Students to Find Their Face First Place for Girls Soccer “Feels Great” The yearbook staff plans to show proofs of student photos the week of November 14–18. Students are asked to look for “Find Your Face” posters at school. This will allow the yearbook staff to make additions, corrections, and adjustments as soon as possible. Submitted by Cara Wegner, Captain Sweeping the WESCO South title back from Kamiak feels great from a Jackson captain’s point of view. It is a relief not having to worry about battling any longer for the title these last few games and being able to sit back and watch the other top three teams fight for second place. We have an extremely talented group of girls this year with an exceptionally strong line of defense. Speed in our forwards and midfield allows us to break away and create many goals in the game. The other aspect of this team is the fact that we go into each and every game with the mentality to win; we trust each other and always play as a team. To date, our league record is 11‑1‑2 and overall 11‑2‑2. The next goal is to place first in districts and get that first seed to state under our belt. After that, it’s the state title. Boys Tennis on a Winning Streak For the third straight season, Jackson Boys Varsity Tennis, coached by David Hutt, completed a perfect 16‑0 record. The team is on an incredible 50-match winning streak, which spans three seasons. The JV Tennis team, coached by Jim Anderson, also completed a perfect 16‑0 season. Varsity won the state title last year and has three returning players who competed in the state championship: senior Mitch Williamson, who placed fifth, and a doubles team of sophomore Peter Cung and junior James Okubo. 12 WOLF TRACKS November 2011 school Scoop Please Join Us Band and Choir Boosters Auction—Night in New York For coffee with H.M. Jackson High School Principal Terry Cheshire Here is a chance to enjoy an evening out, get your holiday shopping done early, and support a great cause all at the same time. The Jackson High School Band and Choir Boosters Auction will be at the Mill Creek Country Club on Saturday, November 19, from 7 to 10 p.m. It will include a buffet dinner, nohost bar, entertainment, and a fantastic variety of auction items. The “Night in New York” theme will provide a perfect escape for adults to get away and do some early holiday shopping. The benefit auction is to support our music students in their efforts to raise funds for their performances in New York at Carnegie Hall and the Music in the Parks Festival in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Wednesday, November 9, 7:00 p.m. Jackson High School Library Please come for an informal hour with Principal Terry Cheshire. (Parents only, please) Discover what the Timberwolves are proudly howling about and the excitement in store for your student at JHS. We are currently accepting donations for the auction. Donations for the auction are tax deductible. Tickets to attend this event are available for $25 per person. If you have any questions or would like to make a donation or buy ticket(s), please contact Lesley Moffat at lmoffat@ everettsd.org or Vanessa Gerads at vgerads@everettsd.org. is Fall Play s Much ’ e r a e p s Shake thing o N t u o b Ado A artment’s a Dep dy, the Dram e e s e m re’s come o a C e p s e k a at JHS n of Sh g, to run productio in th o N t u mber. Abo s in Nove k e Much Ado e w o on, e first tw e producti during th th s d a le ll t on sha will be ou r Brian Mar le il M n r Collee as teache leave. maternity WOLF TRACKS 13 November 2011 school Scoop JHS Online The Jackson school website can be found at www.everett.k12.wa.us/ jacksonhigh/. It contains continually updated information on school activities, faculty contacts and departments, PTSA news, career/counseling departments, school district news, and many other useful facts and links for parents. Please check it out on a regular basis. Many answers to your questions about JHS can be found on this website. 14 WOLF TRACKS November 2011 school Scoop Magic and demons and angels, oh my! Submitted by Barbara Stolzenberg, JHS Librarian Nearly 300 JHS students from English, Journalism, and Myth and Legends classes attended author Laini Taylor’s presentation on October 13 in the JHS library. Ms. Taylor read an excerpt from her new book, Daughter of Smoke and Bone. Most were eagerly anticipating Ms. Taylor’s book, which she is currently promoting on her first national tour. Students Dalanie Church and Candace Tewari were instrumental in designing and completing the display board for Ms. Taylor’s visit as part of their curriculum. (The girls were quick to note that many other students helped along the way to make it truly a collaborative project.) Dalanie and Candace were able to meet and have a short visit with Ms. Taylor between her two presentations and discuss the display board and the many changes it took before it was finished. When asked what the book was about, Candace remarked that the story, which takes place in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is about “magic and demons and angels.” Dalanie smiled and added the “oh my” in a reference to the Wizard of Oz. Ms. Taylor talked with students about her trip to Prague in order to research the city for her writing because it was “creepy and ominously beautiful.” Ms. Taylor’s website states that she writes books for “young-ish” people, and this one appears to be a journey of self-discovery for teen heroine Kerou, who needs to find out exactly who and what she is. The synopsis also hints that she might not be prepared to deal with the answer to her question. While talking with the students, Ms. Taylor remarked that anyone who wants to be an author needs to really love writing because From left to right, author Laini Taylor with students Candace Tewari and Dalanie Church. they spend 95 percent of their time at a desk. She said that coming out into book stores and libraries was the five percent of the job that was fun and exhilarating, and the rest was just plain hard work. The author, a National Book Award finalist, also told the students that starting a novel is easy; it takes more skill to actually complete it, as she learned when attempting to finish her first novel. Ms. Taylor fielded questions about self-publishing versus getting published, and when asked how to get a publisher, she candidly replied, “If your book is good, it will get published.” Laini Taylor sports a shock of bright pink hair that often makes people wonder exactly what they are getting when they see her. The Jackson students we interviewed found her to be “excited, involved, energetic, and very professional and serious about her work.” Candace said, “I thought she was very kind. I would love to sit and talk with her. I am sure it would be a great conversation.” University Book Store, Mill Creek, made Ms. Taylor’s visit a possibility. With them as our community partner, Jackson High students are able to experience authors personally, in a way most teens can only dream about. Thank you, University Book Store! du ber 18 in the Novem ds. Held e io r e p to b lunch Details . y r a r b li on the posted ! website 15 WOLF TRACKS Battle ks Boo of the or students ff f th Kick-O ring bo November 2011 school Scoop Clubs At-A-Glance Students will find a wide variety of clubs at JHS. Many are just revving up for the year and welcoming new members. This lists the day of the week the club meets but number of times per month vary. Please contact the ASB office at (425) 385-7105 or the club advisor for more information. Monday Theatre Society ~ B110, 2:05 p.m. Robotics ~ C240, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Young Life ~ The Grange, 7:30 p.m. Dance Team ~ Commons, 4:00 p.m. Wrestling Club ~ Gym, 6:00 p.m. Knowledge Bowl ~ C143, 2:05 p.m. Honor Society ~ Commons, 2:10 p.m. Tuesday Mock Trial ~ C206, 2:10 - 3:30 p.m. Art Club ~ C115, 2:10 p.m. GSA ~ C119, 2:15 p.m. Yearbook ~ C242, 2:10 p.m. Dance Team ~ Commons, 4:00 p.m. Gaming ~ D211, 2:05 p.m. Key Club ~ C114, 2:05 p.m. Onevoice ~ P4, 2:10 p.m. Badminton ~ Gym, 7 a.m./2:05 p.m. Wednesday Sports Med ~ A108, 2:05 p.m. Multicultural ~ C201, 2:05 p.m. Technology Student Association (TSA) ~ C121, 2:15 p.m. Project Green ~ C149, 2:05 p.m. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) ~ B206, 2:05 p.m. Wrestling Club ~ Gym, 6 p.m. Math Club ~ D205, 2:10 p.m. Thursday French/Spanish Club ~ P4, 2:05 p.m. Dance Team ~ Commons, 4:00 p.m. German Club ~ P1, 2:10 p.m. Creative Writing ~ C122, 2:10 p.m. Global Outreach ~ C141, 2:05 p.m. HiQ ~ C220, 2:05 p.m. Friday Key Club ~ C114, 2:15 p.m. Mock Trial Club Forming A dedicated group of students, staff, and parent coaches are working to establish a Mock Trial Team at Jackson to teach students skills in public speaking, logic, debate, and acting. High School Mock Trial, put on by YMCA Youth and Government, is a popular “sport” in the state of Washington. The team is looking for more members! If your student is curious, have him or her check out the next Tuesday meeting in room C206. Following are frequently asked questions about Mock Trial. If you have further questions, please contact faculty adviser Camlynn Schuman at cschuman@everettsd.org. Q: What is Mock Trial? A: Students role-play attorneys and witnesses as a team to prepare a legal case and compete against other high schools. The goal is to present their case in a way that scores the most points. They are rated by real-life attorneys and judges who award points based on their arguments, presentation styles, dramatic skill, and quick thinking skills. Spontaneous thinking is required because you don’t know what the other team is going to say. Q: What is the legal case? A: The YMCA has a judge write the legal case for the entire state every year, so everybody’s working from the same set of facts. The case is usually based on current events and/or timely issues that help the students learn about problems in the world around them. This year’s civil case is about an investigation into the circumstances of the death of a former bicycle messenger and alley cat racer nicknamed “Mennacin’ Tennyson.” Students can expect to learn a lot about the battle between urban bicyclists and motorists, the principles of contract law, and freedom for fringe religions. Q: How many students are on a mock trial team? A: Each team must prepare a prosecution case and a defense case. Although there are variations you can play with, the ideal team has 15 (the maximum allowed). That works out to two teams of seven—three attorneys and four witnesses each plus one bailiff. Other students are needed to help in research and support roles. Q: When are practices and what do you do? A: For now, the club meets once a week after school on Tuesdays from 2:10-3:30 in room C206. Later on, the group will meet twice a week after school—schedule permitting—with attorney coaches and faculty advisor. The team will discuss the case in November, and then move to smaller groups to develop more specific strategy in December and January. The team will scrimmage with local schools as much as possible in late January and early February. The district meet will take place at the Snohomish County Courthouse in Everett, February 10-11. The top three teams in our district will qualify for the state meet in Olympia March 23-25. Top finishers will go to nationals in Albuquerque, NM, May 3-6. 16 WOLF TRACKS November 2011 school Scoop Technology Student Association In today’s world, technologies rise and fall rapidly. Yesterday there was MySpace, today there is Facebook, and tomorrow there will be Google+. It is important to keep up. The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a club at Jackson that encourages students to incorporate technological concepts into their lives and compete against others at both the state and national levels. The club motto, “Learning to live in a technical world,” makes evident their goal of teaching students about the importance of technical JHS Technology Student Association (TSA) members at the education. Members learn 2010-2011 Washington State TSA Conference in Bellevue. that technology is a satisfying career field in which there will always be demand for more and more qualified Last year, JHS members placed 19 times at the specialists. Even in these hard economic times state competition held at the Bellevue Hilton. when everyone is feeling the burn, technological Two members placed 2nd and 5th at the national specialists keep their jobs and make good wages. competition in Dallas, Texas. “Though we had to do real work, the trips almost felt like a TSA members compete in events involving digital vacation!” one member said. This March, the video production, digital photography, structural state competition will once again be hosted at the engineering, game-making, web design, music Bellevue Hilton. The national competition will be production, and many other technology-related held at the Gaylord Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. fields. All TSA competitions incorporate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) New members are always welcome to join the fun principles, amounting to real, applicable at TSA. People who are interested in TSA should knowledge that you can use in the real world. No talk to Mr. Wigre in room C121 and check out matter the student, there will be a competition he http://www.washingtontsa.org/. or she will enjoy in TSA. Multi-Culture Club / Peer Tutoring Offered Peer-tutoring is being offered again in Room C201 on Wednesdays from 2‑3:30. Students who are interested in providing tutoring, as well as students who need some additional help with their classes, are encouraged to attend. There is still a need for Physics and Statistics tutors. See Rose Smith or Alan Briggs for more information. 17 WOLF TRACKS November 2011 school Scoop Attention: Class of 2012 Parents Tickets are on sale now for Class of 2012 Graduation Party. This is an action filled all-night drug- and alcohol-free celebration traditionally held after graduation ceremonies. If you would like your student to be able to attend this JHS tradition, we ask that you please make your initial installment payment (or full payment) at this time so that we can have the necessary funding needed to continue the process of planning for your student’s grad party. Tickets are now on sale for $180. This can be paid in installments or paid in full. $120 due November 10, 2011 Final $60 payment due January 28, 2012 As an added fundraising opportunity, this year the 2012 JHS Parent Group will be sharing concession stands with the 2013 Parent Group. Please send your name to thejohnson7@gmail.com expressing your interest in helping out during the various sports events throughout the year. Be sure to check out our Facebook page for party updates at http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Jackson-HS-Class-of-2012-GradParty/194232617288049 If you have further questions or want to have your name/information added to our list of contacts, please send to jhsparents2012@gmail.com. Scholarships available upon request. (Cut on above line and send form in with payment.) 2012 JHS Parent Group Graduation Party Student Name: Parent/Guardian Name: Address: Phone Number(s): Parent Email: Amount Paid: Check No: Additional Sponsorship Contribution Amount: Unable to pay at this time but would like to attend. **I am willing to volunteer for concession duty. Student ID: (check here) (check here) Make checks payable to 2012 JHS Parent Group Mail to: 2012 JHS Parent Group 2524 161st St. SE Mill Creek, WA 98012 18 WOLF TRACKS November 2011 school Scoop Class of 2013 Parent Group—Grad Night Many students already have made their first payment, and plans are under way for an exciting “Class of 2013 All-Nighter.” It is important to know how many graduates to plan for so we can get the best pricing. If you would like your student to attend this JHS tradition, we are now accepting payments. Best of all, we are working with a party planning company that promises something a “little different” from past years…and a GUARANTEED memorable night for everyone! One way to keep costs down for grad night is by having parents work the concessions stand at football, volleyball, and basketball games. We need many volunteers for this. Please consider volunteering for this easy and fun activity. You can work once or as many games as you are available. Our goal is to make enough money from concessions profits to cover the cost of transportation for the grad night event. Please join the fun by working the concession stand at JHS athletic events. Please send your name to VP Concessions, Kathy Kondakjian, at kathykondakjian@frontier.com. We only have email contact information for about 1/3 of the class of 2013 parents. If you are not receiving information from the JHS Parent Group of 2013, please email us to get on our email mailing list. Contact us at jhsparents2013@gmail.com. We will have our next planning meeting in November and will be emailing details out about that meeting very soon. We want as many parents as possible to be part of planning this night that is a long-standing tradition. Tickets are now on sale for $180 (if paid in full by 12/31/11). After 1/1/12, tickets increase to $210 and can be paid in 3 installments of $70 as follows: First payment due by 1/15/12 - Second payment due by 9/15/12 - Final payment due by 1/15/13 Student Name: Student ID #: Parent/Guardian Name(s): Address: Parent Email*: Amount Paid: Phone: Date: Check #: Make checks payable to JHS Class of 2013 Parent Group Mail to JHS Class of 2013 Parent Group ~ Treasurer 1219 144th St. SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012 *Email addresses will be added to the Class of 2013 email distribution list in order to provide updated information on the Graduation Party and acknowledge payments and payment reminders. Questions? Email: jhsparents2013@gmail.com 19 WOLF TRACKS November 2011 Calendar Sunday November 2011 Monday Tuesday 1 Visit WESCO athletic site for detailed sports schedules at www. Wednesday Thursday Saturday 2 3 4 5 Girls Swimming, District Diving Girls Swimming, District Meet Girls Volleyball, District Tournament SAT Reflections submissions due by 4 pm at JHS office Cross Country, State Meet PTSA Meeting, JHS Library, 7 pm wescoathletics.com. Friday Visit Everett School District site for more information on events at http://www. Drama Production, 7 pm Football, QuadDistrict Playoff Girls Volleyball, Division Tournament Girls Soccer, Division Tournament Girls Swimming, District Meet everett.k12.wa.us/. Drama Production, 7 pm 6 7 8 9 11 11 12 Girls Soccer, State (round one) ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Test, 7:30-10:30 am Veteran’s Day, NO SCHOOL Veteran’s Day, NO SCHOOL Girls Volleyball, State Girls Volleyball, State Tournament Girls Volleyball, State Tournament Tournament Coffee with the Principal, JHS Library, 7 pm Girls Swimming, State Meet Girls Swimming, State Meet Drama Production, 7 pm Drama Production, 7 pm Girls Soccer, State (quarterfinals) School Board Meeting Football, State (first round) Girls Swimming, State Meet Drama Production, 7 pm Band Auction 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Winter Sports begin “Find Your Face” week “So You Think You’ve Got Talent,” 7‑10 pm ASB Senate Meeting Football, State (quarterfinals) Girls Soccer, State (finals) “Find Your Face” week Girls Soccer, State (semifinals) “Find Your Face” week Macho Volleyball (class of 2013) “Find Your Face” week 20 21 22 23 24 25 Henry & Food Drive Kick-off Girls Bowling, 3:30, home Early Release Thanksgiving Break, NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break, NO SCHOOL School Board Meeting 27 Football, State (semifinals) 28 29 30 Girls Basketball Jamboree, home Boys Swim, 2:30, home Early Release Girls Basketball, 7 pm, home 20 WOLF TRACKS November 2011 26 District news State Unpaid Teacher Leave Day (SUTL) is November 30 (early release) Because of the state’s teacher pay cut, Everett Public Schools teachers are working this year for an amount that is less than the contract they originally agreed to, and they are working fewer hours this school year. How can that be? 1.In the 2011 legislative session, the state cut funding for teacher pay—even though school districts across the state had in place legallybinding negotiated contracts with teachers. As a result of the state’s cutback, school districts and teachers around the state renegotiated their contracts. 2.In Everett, the average pay increase for teachers for 2011-12—before the state funding cut—would have been two percent. Instead, as a result of summer contract negotiations driven by state cutbacks, the average teacher pay will increase by 1.2 percent. 3.During Everett’s negotiations, the teachers agreed to accept a smaller increase, and the district agreed to use local funds to offset some of what the state took away. Both sides agreed to teachers working fewer hours during 2011-12. Those fewer hours are represented by this school year’s four half-day state unpaid teacher leave days: Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011 Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011 Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 Tuesday, May 8, 2012 This school year, students and families will see these four early release school days for which teachers are not being paid. These four unpaid teacher half days are in addition to other student early release days when teachers will remain at work to be involved in training sessions or other school work for which they are being paid. Learning Management System (LMS) The district’s parent portal to access student information online is up and running. Parents and guardians with authorization for web-based student information got their passwords and access codes last week. If you don’t have yours, contact your school to make those arrangements for access. You can learn what is available now on the system by going to the district home page at www. everett.k12.wa.us. Then click on the upper right hand link to the “New Learning Management System.” Known as “LMS” for short, the learning management system will change over time, with more information and capabilities available. You might want to sign up for the LMS newsletter—the link is on the LMS page of the website. That way, you can stay in touch. This online access and connection to our students and teachers is possible in part because of the community’s support of the 2010 capital levy. The full school year calendar “at a glance” is available on the web— click here. 21 W WO OLLFF TTRRAACCKKSS October November 2011 2011 District news Delayed Start or Closed Schools Connect-ED Messages Home If we have to cancel school or delay the start of school, we will use our emergency communication system to call in the morning with a brief message regarding the reason for closure or delay. We will also use local media and post the message on our website. If there is no announcement about Everett Schools, school is on the regular schedule. Did you miss the last Connect-ED call? If you would like to hear the most recent Connect-ED calls made to your home phone, dial 1-877-737-5291 (that’s 1877-REPLAY1). You will hear a list of the most recent Connect-ED messages; select the message that you would like to hear. To see more information about preparing and resources for school closures or delays, see the district website under the Parents tab. Community Events and Activities on the Web In cases of inclement weather or other emergencies, please We post approved community fliers on the district website. From the link on the home page under the right hand “Quick Links,” select “Community Activities” to view or print the fliers listed by category. If you do not have internet access, copies are available in the school office. • listen for media announcements, • view the district’s website at www. everett.k12.wa.us, or • call our district information line at (425) 385-4636. E-fliers on the Web extends the time community information is available and reduces paper waste, printing costs for organizations, and the sorting and distribution work done in schools. School Performance Report Our school’s performance report is available online from our school website. More information is available on the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) website, www.k12. wa.us. Click on “State Report Card” and select Everett from list of districts. 22 WOLF TRACKS November 2011 JHS ptsa News from Washington State PTA The Child Advocate Each year, local PTA/PTSA units send delegates to the Washington State Legislative Assembly to develop the statewide legislative platform and to learn how to effectively advocate for children at all levels. Delegates recently convened at SeaTac Marriott on October 14 to vote on the 2011-12 Washington State PTA legislative priority platform. State PTA’s E-Magazine 2011-12 Legislative Platform: 1.Following up on reforms of 2009 and 2010 (Basic Education Finance/House Bill 2261 and Education Reform/Senate Bill 6696) 2.Math and science instruction 3.Literacy screening and instruction 4.Reduction in force/layoff policies 5.Fund education first in the state budget process 6.New, research-based model for teacher compensation that emphasizes rewarding teacher effectiveness in improving student learning Also Supported (listed alphabetically): The Washington State PTA’s premier parent involvement magazine, The Child Advocate, is now available as an online membership benefit available to all 150,000 PTA members statewide. The online publication is available in two formats. The first, powered by Issuu.com, has the look and feel of an electronic magazine and can easily be read on your computer screen. You can also download the entire magazine or select articles in a PDF format to be read offline. Hard copies can be printed from both formats. Parents of teens might be interested in this month’s articles on peer pressure and child safety. Click here for the latest issue. · Achievement gaps and educational opportunities · Charter schools · Early learning · Highly capable · Improve food quality in breakfast and lunch programs · Juvenile justice · Make physical education/health a core subject · School-zone signage For more information on these issues and Washington State PTA, please visit http://www. wastatepta.org/meetings/leg_assembly/index.html. 23 WOLF TRACKS November 2011 JHS ptsa HELP WANTED REFLECTIONS 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 Theme: “Diversity Means…” Reflections is a National PTA and a Washington State PTA cultural arts competition. The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their original works, created around a specific theme. You are encouraged to start working on your entry in Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, or Visual Arts. PTSA Board Position Still Open We are still in need of a Legislation Chairperson on our PTSA Board of Directors. If interested in finding out more about this position, please contact us at jhsptsapresident@gmail.com. Linda Pazevic & Kathryn Lee Finished entries should be turned in to the JHS main office on or before Friday, November 4 by 2:00 p.m. Each entry must be accompanied by an official entry form. Please be sure you have read the rules and comply with them, so that your entry is not disqualified. Winning Everett Council entries will continue on to the Washington State PTA competition with the opportunity to advance to the National PTA Reflections competition. This is your chance. Make sure to submit your creative entry! General Participation Rules and Entry Forms are available at www.jhsptsa.org and will also be available for copying in the JHS Library. For questions, contact Susan Epps, JHS PTA Reflections Chair, epps2629@comcast.net 24 WOLF TRACKS November 2011 JHS ptsa 2011-2012 MEMBERSHIP / PASS THE HAT Membership in JHS PTSA supports PTSA-sponsored programs and activities. These include Student Programs, Staff Appreciation, Student Recognition Awards, Reflections, Wolf Tracks Newsletter, Building Grants and PTSA Scholarships. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. in the school library. All members are welcome to attend; however, meeting attendance is not required. Volunteering also is not required, but please take a look at the JHS PTSA Volunteer Form, which lists a wide variety of parent volunteer opportunities. Jackson PTSA does limited direct sales fundraising; currently this consists of selling a Student Planner. We rely on passive fundraising to support Jackson High School. The more successful we are, the bigger the contribution we are able to make. Pass the Hat - This is our only major fundraiser to support PTSA programs at Jackson High School; any amount is accepted. Your donation is tax deductible. Please consider contacting your employer to see if corporate matching funds are available, and we will assist with that paperwork. Membership Information Member Name ____________________________________________________ Join Today! Second Member Name _____________________________________________ Student Name ____________________________________________________Grade _________ Student Name ____________________________________________________Grade _________ Address __________________________________________ Phone _______________________ City, State, ZIP___________________________________________________________________ E-mail Address ___________________________________________________________________ Please pick one: m I would like to have my PTSA Membership card mailed to my home. m I do not need to receive my PTSA Membership card. o Couple - $26.00 o Single - $16.00 o Staff - $12.00 o Student - $ 8.50 Pass the Hat GOAL: $3,500 Collected so far: $3,467.50 We’re so close! Your contribution today will help us reach our goal—and beyond! $__________ $__________ $__________ $__________ Pass the Hat Donation (suggested donation $35): $__________ (donation amount) Membership Fee(s) and Donation: $ __________ TOTAL Check # __________ Payable to: JHS PTSA Membership forms can be either returned to the main office at JHS or mailed to: JHS PTSA Membership 1508 136th Street SE Mill Creek, WA 98012 25 WOLF TRACKS November 2011 community Happenings Jackson High School 2011 – 2012 SAT Prep, Inc., offers an excellent opportunity for students to prepare for the SAT. This is also beneficial to prepare for the PSAT, scheduled in October. For 2011-2012, the SAT’s are offered Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, Jan. 28, March 10, May 5, and June 2. The SAT PREP COURSE provides dynamic classroom-based instruction at the high schools and is taught by experienced high school teachers. This setting provides the best learning opportunities for the students. The course is designed to decrease test anxiety and familiarize students with test directions, types of questions, and testtaking strategies. Analytical tools for mathematical concepts, problem solving, critical reading, and vocabulary are taught. Essay writing, grammar, geometry, and algebra topics are included in the course. The PRACTICE TEST offered by SAT Prep is a great way to reinforce strengths and identify weaknesses for the SAT. Immediate feedback is guaranteed – the students leave with a marked essay, a better understanding of the scoring of the SAT, and their SAT score from this practice test. All testing materials are sent home with the students for further review. The SAT Prep Course - 6 sessions including textbook and all materials: $319 Practice test only: $45 This is the most economical SAT preparation offered anywhere in this area! Course A: JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL Wednesdays: 3:45 – 6:30 p.m. Registration deadline: Nov. 23 November 30, December 7, 14, January 4, 11, and 18 Course B: JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30 – 8:15 p.m. Registration deadline: April 6 April 10, 17, 24, May 3, 10, and 17 PRACTICE TESTS: (More options are available at the website: SATPrep.org!) The registration deadline is 3 days before each practice test! • Skyline High School: Sat., Sept. 24, 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Mercer Island High School, Mon., March 5, 2:45 - 7:15 • Shorewood High School: Mon., Nov. 21, 2:45 - 7:15 p.m. p.m. • Newport High School: Sat., Jan. 7, 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. • Inglemoor High School, Thurs., April 12, 2:45 - 7:15 p.m. • Skyline High School: Sat., April 21, 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. See more course options at www.SATPrep.org! Phone (425) 823-1370 Registration information: You may register online at www.SATPrep.org using Visa or MasterCard. For the course only, a $25 fee will be charged for cancellations made 7 days or more prior to the start of the course. Cancellations will be charged $50 within 6 days prior to the start of class. There will be no refund for any cancelled or missed practice test. This course is supported by the PTSA at Jackson High School. A portion of the registration fee goes to the general fund of this PTSA. How to Register: 1. Register on line at www.SATPrep.org. 2. Go to www.SATPrep.org. Click on “Register for a course”. Print the form, fill it out, and mail it to us. 3. Phone 425-823-1370 or send an e-mail to: office@SATPrep.org with your request. 26 WOLF TRACKS November 2011 community Happenings Mill Creek Parks and Recreation Public Library News Is your student struggling with homework? Your local library can help! The Sno-Isle Libraries offer free online tutoring through the homework database HelpNow. Grades kindergarten through college can get realtime help from expert tutors. The Writing Lab feature gives feedback on writing within one day, and the 24/7 Center responds to email questions any time. Students can also take practice SAT and ACT tests for free. All of this and more are available free at the library or from your home computer with a library card. For more information about HelpNow and other homework resources, visit the library for a demonstration. Please be sure to register early to avoid class cancellations. You may register in person or by mail at City Hall, 15728 Main Street, Mill Creek, WA 98012; by fax at (425) 745-9650; or online at http://www.activenet.active.com/millcreek. For more information, please call (425) 745-1891. SAT Prep (12 hours) Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m., and Saturdays, 9-11 a.m. Mill Creek Tutoring Club Laser Tag Friday, Nov. 4, 6-7 p.m. Gateway Middle School Gym or Friday, Nov. 25, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Pine Meadow Park There are several events for teens happening in November: Basic Sewing (6 weeks) Tuesdays, Jan. 10 – Feb 14, 6:15-7:45 p.m. Heatherwood Middle School Home Ec Room 2 On Friday, November 18, Friday Night Gaming for teens resumes. Teens are invited to play video games including Rock Band and Mario Cart and battle their friends with board games such as Jenga or Twister. Snacks are provided by the Friends of the Mill Creek Library. One-Stroke Painting Tuesdays, Nov. 1-29, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feel Artistic Studio Acrylic on Canvas Tuesdays, Jan. 17 – Feb. 14 or Feb. 28 – Mar. 29, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Feel Artistic Studio 2 The Teen Advisory Board is meeting on Wednesday, November 23, from 4‑5 p.m. Teens are invited to share their ideas for library programs, purchases, and improvements while making new friends and earning volunteer credit. Introduction to Watercolor (6 weeks) Mondays, Jan. 23 – Mar. 5, 7:15-8:15 p.m. (no class Feb. 20) Small Community Room Guitar II Thursdays, Jan. 19 – Mar. 8, 6:30-7:20 p.m. Penny Creek Elementary Music Room 2 Instead of shopping on Black Friday (November 25), stop in the library from 1‑4 p.m. and create unique holiday gifts at the Black Friday “Craftacular.” Teens can make their own buttons, duct tape creations, gift bows, and holiday cards. Cupcakes 101 Workshop Saturday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Small Community Room Digital Basic Photography (8 weeks) Thursdays, Feb. 2 – Mar. 22, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Small Community Room Kung-Fu/Eskrima for Self-Defense Fridays, 7-7:50 p.m. Large Community Room eS-Bot Hoop Dance Thursdays, Dec. 1-15, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Silver Lake Elementary Gym Dog Obedience Classes (6 weeks) Mondays, Large Community Room 27 WOLF TRACKS For more information about these and other teen programs, contact Danielle DregerBabbitt, Adult/Teen Librarian, at (425) 3374822 or ddreger-babbitt@sno-isle.org. The Mill Creek Library is at 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway, across the street from Central Market. November 2011 BackTalk THIS NEWSLETTER HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE PTSA OF HENRY M. JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL jhs ptsa 2011-2012 Executive Board Presidents Kathryn Lee honorzone@yahoo.com Linda Pazevic lpazevic@frontier.com VP-Membership Barbara Hagstrom BMH909296@comcast.net Jean Hanson jeanh1255@frontier.com Becky Hitchcock beckyhitchcock1@gmail.com VP-Ways & Means Cheryl Mackay cheryl@csf.org Lisa Quall lqelegantclutter@hotmail.com Treasurer Christa Pederson christapederson@comcast.net Sept. 14 Oct. 12 Nov. 2 Dec. 7 Jan. 4 Feb. 1 Mar. 7 Apr. 11 May 2 June 13 A Washington State— Henry M. Jackson High School PTSA Charter 7.3.95 Newsletter Jackson High School 1508 136th St SE Mill Creek, WA 98012 425.385.7000 For submissions to this newsletter, please send an email to the publisher at laurafollis@comcast.net Next issue deadline: Wednesday, Nov. 16 Submission Editor: Laura Follis Content Editor: DeeAnn Williamson Design: Kathy Kotomaimoce Subscriptions: Lori Taylor Meetings PTSA Meetings are held monthly in the JHS library at 7 p.m. Please join us! Wolftracks MEMBERSHIP 342 JHS PTSA members WWW for online info about jHS PTSA, visit our website at http://www.jhsptsa.org Everett Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are: Affirmative Action Officer, Carol Stolz, 3715 Oakes Ave., Everett, WA 98201, 425-385-4106; Title IX Officer and 504 Coordinator, Randi Seaberg, 3715 Oakes Ave., Everett, WA 98201, 425-385-4104; ADA Coordinator, Kristine McDowell, 4730 Colby Ave, Everett, WA 98203 425-385-5250. (Email address for each is FirstInitialLastName@everettsd.org) 28 WOLF TRACKS November 2011
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