December - hmjacksonptsa.org
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December - hmjacksonptsa.org
WolfTRACKS A HENRY M. JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL PTSA NEWSLETTER * DECEMBER 2011 * VOLUME 18, ISSUE 4 This Issue Presidents’ Message 2 Principal’s Message 3 Superintendent’s Message 4 Counselor Corner 5-6 Career Center 7 Staff Spotlight 8 School Scoop 9-19 Fall Sports Review 20-23 Calendar 24 District News 25 Bulletin Board 26-27 PTSA 28-29 Community 30-31 Back Talk 32 touchpoints Wednesday, December 7 PTSA Meeting, 7 p.m. JHS Library CANCELED Wednesday, December 7 Holiday Choir Concert, 7 p.m. JHS Commons Friday, December 9 Mr. JHS, 5-7 p.m. JHS Commons Wednesday, December 14 Holiday Band Concert, 7 p.m. JHS Commons Monday, December 19 – Monday, January 2 WINTER BREAK Fall Sports REVIEW WOLF TRACKS December 2011 page 19 presidents’ Message The Jackson community overwhelms us with its generosity! our membership and Pass the Hat contributions enabled us to approve $2,335 in fall classroom grants. These dollars go directly to benefiting your students with access to resources in the library; showcasing digital photography; supporting the Reading Buddy program; and providing AVID supplies, Spanish resources, and pedometers for physical education. Please see page 28 for details of all fall grants. We are excited to offer a winter granting period for the JHS staff again in late January. Y an enthusiastic student body to provide opportunities for our students to create, innovate, share, and thrive. It is clear that our students are learning from what is positively and generously demonstrated by the role models in their lives. Day after day, our students exemplify positive citizenship and heart-warming humanity. Just step through our doors and see for yourself! One of the surest ways to find success in high school is to become a part of it. If you see someone on the sidelines, invite them in! The gift of your time is invaluable. Kudos to all of you who volunteered to help with Back to School (“Welcome Pack”), photo retakes, Macho Volleyball, and cookies for Driving It Home. See our full list of generous volunteers on page 27. It’s hard to believe, but soon we will be looking for PTSA members willing to serve on our Nominating Committee to select candidates for next year’s Executive Committee. If you are interested, please contact us for additional information and join us at our PTSA meeting January 4 at 7 p.m. in the Jackson Library to elect our Nominating Committee. Your ideas matter. Your voice makes a difference. The JHS Leadership Class’s Henry the Giving Snowman (toy donations through Dec. 12) and the ASB food drive (through Dec. 14) continue our giving spirit and will bring smiles to many as we spread cheer throughout our community. These are two of the major charitable service projects that bring together our students and families in support of the struggling families in our community. Thank you for all the kindness you have contributed this year. For details, turn to page 9. As 2011 comes to a close, we reflect upon the good in our community and look forward to a fresh New Year filled with promise. May your holiday bring peace, joy, and merriment. Kathryn Lee and Linda Pazevic JHS PTSA Co-Presidents This fall, we experienced outstanding participation, memorable performances, and excellent sportsmanship from our Jackson students. We are truly fortunate to have dedicated and skilled club advisers and coaches, supportive parents, and WOLF TRACKS December 2011 Principal’s MESSAGE T he late Steve Jobs once said: “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” The Culminating Exhibition is an attempt to facilitate our students into discovering what it is they love to do that might develop into a career for them. Our students’ CE projects have ranged from interning at a hospital to teaching children, and from designing a computer to organizing a fundraiser for charity. Those students taking CE in fall semester are in the process of completing their projects and getting ready for the January presentations. As we approach the CE due dates for the fall semester, parents should be aware that their students should be working to complete their projects. Students are required to have spent at least 45 documented hours on their projects and to have met with a mentor regularly or consulted with at least three experts in the field. If parents have questions about CE, they should contact their student’s CE teacher or me. We will have over 200 seniors making their CE presentations in January with the rest taking CE spring semester and presenting in May. Any parent of a freshman, sophomore, or junior who is interested in being a CE panelist should contact Patti McClinchy at Jackson High School. The Culminating Exhibition, which is a graduation requirement, has three requirements: (1) Reflective Letter, (2) Senior Project, and (3) Presentation. The target date for completing the reflective letter at standard was October 6. The target date for having the project at standard is December 15. However, the absolute last day at which both the letter and project must be at standard is January 6; students at standard by this date will do their presentation on January 19. Students who miss this date can still get their letter and project to standard by the end of the first semester in order to present during the second semester CE presentations in May. For the spring semester CE classes, students must meet standard on the letter and project by May 18 in order to present May 30-31. Meeting standard on all elements of CE by these dates is necessary in order to be eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony in June. I wish our senior students the best in completing their CE requirements! As they further their education, I also hope they find work they love to do. Don Lichty Assistant Principal/Athletic Director WOLF TRACKS December 2011 Superintendent’s MESSAGE Congratulations! Once again, we can take pride in celebrating good news about our work, our students, and our district—news that you may not read about in the local newspaper but that you can read about on our district website. Schools of Distinction Gateway, Eisenhower, Cedar Wood, and Silver Lake earned 2011 Schools of Distinction awards this year. Another three schools—H. M. Jackson, Cascade, and Evergreen—were each just a gnat’s eyelash away from being on the 2011 list. Schools of Distinction are those in the top 5% of all state schools—based upon student math and reading improvement sustained over the last five years. Successfully meeting AYP in 80 percent of No Child Left Behind AYP requirements is a shared accomplishment demonstrating the cumulative effect of quality K-12 instruction and attention to the learning needs of each child. We are, indeed, a district making substantial improvement. Our district’s history of schools earning this distinction since the award began in 2008 is included in a news release on our district website along with other awards schools have earned dating back through 2006. Advanced Placement Honor Roll The College Board has identified Everett Public Schools as one of just 367 school districts in the U.S. and Canada to be listed on the second annual 2011 College Board AP Honor Roll. This means we are among a handful of school districts on the continent to have increased the number of AP classes offered to students (from 548 in 2009 to 618 in 2011) and the percentage of students earning AP exam scores of “3” or higher (from 60% in 2009 to 65% in 2011). Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) update Jackson and Cascade high schools met AYP this year, as did Heatherwood. Since this is the second year of meeting AYP for Jackson and Heatherwood, both of those schools are now out of the federal No Child Left Behind category of “needs improvement.” Furthermore, of the more than 130 ways there are to fail to meet AYP, the district did, in fact, achieve AYP in 80 percent of those ways. (Missing in just one way earns a school or district the label of “needs improvement.”) Happy holidays and warm regards, Gary Cohn Everett Public Schools Superintendent WOLF TRACKS December 2011 Counselor corner t seems like this year is streaming by so quickly that one month runs into the next. Students are now halfway through the first semester. It is an intersection on their travels to a destination that will lead to options down the road. Those options can be closed when school performance deteriorates. I guide students in developing a plan that matches their interests, strengths, and desires when researching post-high school educational options. So take a look at where your student is at this point. If he or she is struggling, there is still time to re-commit to school success. Maintaining current success is also important. Parents, remember to review on a regular basis student progress and guide them in establishing time each day for study and review in all their classes. This is essential in establishing a firm foundation for building a strong academic structure now and in the future. See our brochure on Homework Help and links to other academic supportive resources. The “best fit” for each person is what the individual person wants—not others—and is the KEY to motivation in pursuing goals. Counselors have taught lessons this semester to all freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors about exploring interests and careers, colleges, and other post-high school options and have guided them in developing plans and processes to get there. Be sure to explore the counseling website—http:// cms.everett.k12.wa.us/jacksonhigh/ counseling/—for resources and links in the college exploration and application process. It is an invaluable resource if utilized to its fullest. Setting short-term goals in moving forward to reach long-term goals is essential when planning for tomorrow, next week, next month, next year, and beyond. That is why students in 9th grade need to identify a long-term goal or dream so they can make a connection between what they are doing in school now and their future plans. Those goals may change several times and that’s okay, but reaching for “something” makes each day at school more meaningful than reaching for “nothing.” Parents, help your students plan for their future. Finally, as the holiday season approaches, enjoy your family and take time to engage in some activities with each other to make those family connections even better. This time of year does not always bring joy for all families due to personal struggles and/or family stresses. If your family is fortunate enough to enter the holiday season with peace, contentment, and abundance, reach out to those who may benefit from the sharing of your time and resources. Some type of post-high school education and training is a MUST in today’s world economy if our students are going to move into adulthood and become independent, contributing members of society. Therefore, it is important for families and schools to Connie Sperry, JHS Counselor WOLF TRACKS December 2011 Counselor corner Teens More Likely to Try Alcohol for the First Time in December/January D ecember is a busy time for most families, given the different holidays that take place this month. Time off from school in December can also mean more unstructured time for students. This can translate into an increased chance for youth to take part in potentially harmful, risky behaviors. Past studies have shown that youth are more likely to drink alcohol for the first time in December or January. A study by University of Washington researchers found that parents can prevent or delay their child’s use of alcohol by setting clear rules and expectations. (Students who initiate early substance use are at an increased risk for having problems with these substances later on in life.) Researchers recommend that parents “monitor their teens and keep track of them in a non-intrusive way” and give family recognition to your child when the rules are followed. Over the winter break, maintain a set curfew and have your child check in with you at regular times during the day and evening. Call parents whose homes your child will be visiting. Kids who are close to their parents and families are the least likely to engage in risky behaviors. Vacation time is a great opportunity to continue building these bonds in the family! Lyn Lauzon, JHS Intervention Specialist, (425) 385-7178 WOLF TRACKS December 2011 Career center FAFSA Night at JHS High School and Beyond Family Nights a Huge Success When: Tuesday, January 17, 2012 Where: Commons/Annex The EPS Foundation was pleased to add High School and Beyond to its programming this year with $10,000 in support. This October, three nights of college and career exploration were put on for students and their families at Jackson, Everett, and Cascade High Schools. Each event featured a keynote speaker, a menu of breakout sessions to help our students and families explore college and career options, and a college and career fair. Translations of all communications, interpreters, and transportation were provided to assist our families in attending these events. It was estimated that over 2,700 parents and students participated with more than 40 colleges and post-high school institutions represented. Time: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Juniors and seniors, money is most often a consideration when deciding on colleges and educational training beyond high school. Completing and submitting the FAFSA application is the first step in determining what aid a family may be eligible for. Go to http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. This is FANTASTIC opportunity for parents and their students to get more detailed information for completing and submitting the FAFSA application. This is a MUST for any student looking to receive financial aid for college, vocational school, private specialized schools, or other post-high school education—whether grants, loans, work-study, or scholarship. Make this night a priority to attend! The purpose of these events is to build a college-going culture of exploration, preparation, and readiness for all students. Whether college or post-high school training is in their future, this event promotes goal setting beyond completion of high school. WOLF TRACKS December 2011 Staff SPOTLIGHT Patti McClinchy Main office secretary How long have you been at Jackson? 12 yrs Joel Vincent 11th grade U.S. History and Washington State History, Head Football Coach Where did you go to school? Everett High School Tell us a little about your family at home. Kids? Cats? Dogs? Married for 30 years to Scott; two grown sons, Matt and Marc, and one “grand dog,” Raider How long have you been at Jackson? Since the school opened its doors 17 years ago. Hobbies? Boating, crabbing, beach scavenging (glass, rocks, and anything else interesting that gets washed up, especially after a storm), gardening Where did you go to school? Leavenworth High School; W.S.U. Favorite TV show and/or movie: Bridesmaids, Dancing with the Stars, Storage Wars, Modern Family Tell us a little about your family at home. Kids? Cats? Dogs? Wife Adria, sons Tynan (15) and Sean (11), two dogs, one cat, and three hermit crabs. Favorite book or book that you are reading right now: The Thornbirds; getting ready to start reading Night Hobbies? Golf, camping, car shows Favorite TV show and/or movie: Just about anything on National Geographic Channel How do you order your coffee? Black Favorite vacation spot: My cabin on Hat Island Favorite book or book that you are reading right now: Young Men and Fire How do you order your coffee? Black drip Favorite sport team: Chicago White Sox (because my nephew plays for them) Favorite vacation spot: Yellowstone National Park Favorite holiday: Christmas Favorite sport team: WSU Cougars! Favorite food: Seafood Favorite holiday: 4th of July If you could have a super power, what would it be? To be able to fly Favorite food: Steak and a baked potato If you could spend a day with someone famous (living or not), who would he/she be? Eleanor Roosevelt If you could have a super power, what would it be? Flight If you could spend a day with someone famous (living or not), who would he/she be? Abraham Lincoln What is something about you that most people do not know? I worked on a crab processor in Dutch Harbor, Alaska. What is something about you that most people do not know? I am adopted. Any other interesting trivia about you that you would like to share? As a kid I was on the tarmac at Clark AFB, Philippines, and saw Sen. John McCain and others arrive from Vietnam where they were held as a POWs. WOLF TRACKS December 2011 school Scoop Annual Student Food Drive Charity Begins at School... The JHS Annual Food Drive is under way and runs through December 14. Proceeds benefit the Salvation Army. Each class is assigned to one of our grocery store community partners: Seniors: QFC Sophomores: Safeway The Scoop on Henry the Giving Snowman Juniors: Central Market If you have been inside JHS recently, you probably noticed Henry the Giving Snowman outside the Commons. Henry has many little snowmen— each with the name and age of a local child who needs a holiday gift—waiting to be adopted by JHS students and families. Please consider participating in this annual event. JHS Staff Giving Plan The generous staff at JHS is in the holiday spirit this year with a four-stage program to help Jackson families and students who are experiencing difficulties this holiday season. 1. Each staff member donated $10 (or more) to Safeway to purchase Thanksgiving dinners for Jackson families. 2. Each department provided a supply of breakfast/lunch/snack items that were made available to students on Free and Reduced Lunch. These were distributed on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving break for use over the long weekend. WHAT: Jackson High School has teamed up with Hawthorne and Jackson Elementary Schools to help support children in times of need during this holiday season. We will be donating toys for the children who are in need of financial assistance for the holiday season. 3. Similar to the students’ “Henry” gift program, Jackson staff is adding “Baby Jackson” to its holiday giving. Counselors will ask students if they have any “Winter Wishes.” Winter Wishes will be placed near Baby Jackson in the main office, and staff will do their best to grant the wishes. WHO: Jackson High School Leadership class will be working with the counselors of Hawthorne and Jackson Elementary schools to organize the toy drive. 4. Staff leaders are currently working with the City of Mill Creek, Mill Creek Rotary, Mill Creek Business Association, and Mill Creek Senior Center to start a Mill Creek Food Bank. Each year the Jackson student body conducts a food drive. Jackson students collect food outside neighborhood QFC, Albertsons, Central Market, and Safeway grocery stores. The hope is that, in years to come, the annual Jackson food drive would go to Mill Creek Food Bank to provide assistance for families and students in our own community. WHEN: The toy drive runs through December 12, 2011. The toys will be delivered to Hawthorne and Jackson Elementary on December 13, 2011. WHERE: Toys will be donated to Henry the Giving Snowman at Jackson High School. Also, neighboring businesses within the community will have toy drop-off locations in their business. DETAILS: For more information, contact Judi Montgomery at 425-385-7105. WOLF TRACKS Freshmen: Albertsons December 2011 school Scoop JHS Library News: Battle of the Books 2011-2012 This year’s Battle of the Books kicked off November 18. Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan Going Bovine by Libba Bray The Hunchback Assignments by Arthur Slade Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick If I Stay by Gayle Formana Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld Lockdown by Alexander Gordon Smith Malice by Chris Wooding Best-selling Author Christopher Paolini Visits JHS Nov. 29 The Maze Runner by James Dashner The Monstrumologist by Richard Yancey North of Beautiful by Justina Chen Headley Peace, Love, and Baby Ducks by Lauren Myracle Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George The Reformed Vampire Support Group by Catherine Jinks Shiver by Maggie Stiefwater Skeleton Creek by Patrick Carman The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley Swim the Fly by Don Calame Thirteenth Child by Patricia Wrede We Were Here by Matt de la Pena Witch & Wizard by James Patterson 10 10 WOLF TRACKS December 2011 Christopher Paolini reads a favorite passage from his first book, Eragon, after talking to students about how he came to be a best-selling author when he grew up disliking reading. Now 28, Mr. Paolini was just 15 when he began writing Eragon. He explained that Eragon is “Dragon” with the first letter replaced and is also a play on words to mean “era gone by.” Paolini is on tour promoting the final and fourth book in the series, Inheritance, and his visit to JHS was arranged by our community partner, the University Book Store. school Scoop Music Teacher’s Band Receives Award JHS Choir Concert, December 7 Bring the family to the JHS Choir Holiday Concert on December 7 in the JHS Commons. The concert is free and is a combination of Jackson Choirs and Gateway Choirs with music ranging from traditional holiday to nontraditional winter music. It will be a unique opportunity to see the progression from 7th to 12th grade performers. One of our Jackson High School staff members, James Orr (guitar and concert choir teacher), plays saxophone in the band 20 Riverside. The band has been awarded the 2011 City of Everett Mayor’s Arts Award for Artistic Excellence and Contributions to Cultural Vitality. As a performer and recording artist, he not only shares his music with a wide range of audiences who hear him play, but he also brings to his classroom experiences that enhance his students’ exposure to yet another role music plays in our society. Way to go, James! Lesley Moffat Director of Bands, Jazz & Percussion Honors Choir Announced Band and Percussion Ensemble Holiday Concert, December 14 Get in the holiday spirit at the Band and Percussion Ensemble Holiday Concert on December 14 at 7 p.m. in the JHS Commons. The free event will feature a wide range of holiday music played in a variety of styles including jazz and traditional settings plus some unexpected twists on old favorites. The traditional finale is a medley of seasonal music during which the audience joins in a sing-along and Jackson band alumni take the stage with current students for an unforgettable kick-off to the holiday season. Seating will be limited, so arrive early! In September, auditions were held for the 2012 WMEA All State Honors Choir. The following students have been accepted into the 2012 WMEA All State Group. This is a great honor for these students to be accepted and indicates a high level of talent and accomplishment. Heather Pettis, Jon Escobar, Caleb Eby, Grace Bae, Miranda Aiken, Chris Steckler, Kaelyn Barnes The Honors Choirs are comprised of high school students all over the state of Washington. Students do an audition that is recorded and sent to the Washington Music Educators Association to be reviewed. Out of the thousands of submissions, only 350 students are selected to rehearse and perform in these groups in February at the National Association for Music Educators Conference (held in Yakima) that is attended by music educators nationally. It is a HUGE honor for the seven students from Jackson Choir who have been selected. Tickets to the performances in Yakima can be purchased through the WMEA site at a future date. For more information, please contact Choir instructor Vanessa Gerads at VGerads@everettsd.org. 11 11 WOLF TRACKS December 2011 school Scoop DO-IT Programs for Students with Disabilities DO-IT is seeking sophomores and juniors in high school who have a disability such as (but not restricted to) mobility impairment, learning disability, sensory impairment, or health impairment and who have an aptitude for and interest in attending college. Students will be loaned computer equipment and adaptive technology to participate in electronic mentoring and Internet support year round. For up to three summers, “DO-IT Scholars” attend a one- to two-week live-in summer program on the UW Seattle campus where they learn about college selection, challenging careers, self advocacy, and adaptive tech. Application forms are due no later than 1/10/12 and can be downloaded at http://www.uw.edu/doit/Programs/scholar.html. If received after 1/10/12 they will be considered on a space-available basis. Other programs for students with disabilities include: DO-IT Pals: This program connects teens and mentors with disabilities via the Internet to explore career interests, make friends, and motivate each other to achieve goals. http://ww.uw.edu/doit/Programs/pals/html The Alliance for Students with Disabilities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics: This program provides opportunities to engage in work-based learning and mentoring. It is also a resource for educators, parents, and employers. http://www.washington.edu/doit/ Stem/ The Alliance for Access to Computing Careers: This program provides opportunities for students pursuing computing and IT degrees to engage in work-based learning and mentoring. http://www.washington.edu/ accesscomputing/ For more information call (206) 685-3648 or e‑mail doit@uw.edu 12 12 WOLF TRACKS December 2011 school Scoop Free Learning-to-Drive Resources Check out Seattle Times’ Newspapers in Education (NIE) series, “Steering Teens Clear of DANGER,” a ten-week series promoting teen safe driving that runs in Wednesday editions through December 14. The series is sponsored by State Farm, which offers two FREE online interactive tools at teendriving.statefarm.com to help parents and young drivers’ parents throughout the entire learning-to-drive process. Road Trips—This is a simulation in which the teen driver is seated in a driver’s seat traveling through four kinds of driving scenarios. For example, the neighborhood requires the user to click on the possible road hazards such as a car backing out of a driveway, a child playing on the sidewalk, and a parent pushing a stroller at a stop sign. The driver earns a percentage score for accuracy. Drives can be replayed or a fresh drive can be made to improve one’s score. Road Aware—This simulation helps parents teach teens to anticipate and recognize driving hazards. Former karate kid Ralph Macchio also has an online video on the website that shows him teaching his son Daniel how to drive. Jackson Leadership Council (JLC) The Jackson Leadership Council (JLC) is represented by administrators, department leaders, a classified staff member, community members (a parent representing each grade), and students (one from each grade) who meet monthly to monitor and advance the goals of the school. The JLC conducted an Accreditation Goals Review and identified four instructional goals for the 2011-12 school year: 1) collaboration, 2) climate, 3) assessment, and 4) rigor. The group has been working on fresh vision statements for Jackson High School. Recently, it was determined that daily announcements would be made during 3rd period as most students are on campus at that time of day. Daily announcements can also be found posted on the JHS website. 13 13 WOLF TRACKS December 2011 school Scoop Coffee with the Principal On the evening of November 9, Principal Terry Cheshire, Assistant Principal Kevin Rohrich, and a group of parents sat down for an hour in the JHS library to chat over coffee and cookies. A special thank you goes to Lou and Sherry Mazza of Mazza Coffee for donating the coffee. The first half-hour included ideas presented by Mr. Cheshire and Mr. Rohrich; the last half-hour was devoted to the parents. Come to the next Principal’s Coffee January 11, 7pm, Jackson Library. Presented by Mr. Rohrich: Parent questions: In an effort to recognize more students at JHS (beyond the typical athletic and academic achievements), Mr. Rohrich is starting a monthly student recognition program. Students nominated will attend a ceremony for their family members. In addition to the ceremony, the students will receive recognition through the PTSA newsletter, at lunch, and in the local paper (if they choose to publish). Awards will fall within the three areas that make up the “Jackson Way”: pride, excellence, character. For more information, click the download links below: · Concern about consistency among teachers who teach the same classes. Mr. Cheshire said samesubject teachers are meeting and implementing an eight-step process to create common standards and assessments. · Concern about the new LMS software; specifically, accessing student grades online. Mr. Cheshire said they are working on it, but the vendor needs to hear from parents about problems they are encountering. Categories: This document provides more details on the categories, as well as important dates. Nominate student of the month: This is the official nomination form. Presented by Mr. Cheshire: · Jackson has been removed from the AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) watch list. This is a huge milestone and shows tremendous achievement at JHS. · The state legislature will be making decisions to close the large budget gap. Education will be impacted. One idea being considered is to shorten the school year by several days. · JHS is looking for more ways to identify low income students who need support. The school is looking into starting a food bank. More than 260 students receive free lunches at JHS. · Concern about the gap between AP/honors and regular classes. Mr. Cheshire said this is a concern and that the teachers are creating common standards across all classes. · Concern about overuse of test retaking. Mr. Cheshire said this is a philosophy based on the idea that the student should have the chance to master a subject rather than just have one shot at it. Re-take tests should be different, and students should be limited in the number of re-take opportunities. Teachers are working to create common standards on the formative and summative percentages that go into the final grade. 14 14 WOLF TRACKS December 2011 school Scoop FIRST Robotics Team 2910: Jack in the Bot T he JHS Robotics Team, nicknamed “Jack in the Bot,” is sponsored by FIRST Robotics, whose mission is to design innovative programs that teach students about Team 2910 Jack in the Bot at the Microsoft Seattle science and technology as well Regional in 2010 as leadership and other life The autonomous period is followed by skills. Members master how to use heavy the teleoperated period, where students machinery such as a CNC mill and the lathe drive the robot using joysticks. Last year, not only to manufacture parts but to think robots had to maneuver the field, pick and work like an engineer. In the three up tube shapes, and build a logo on a years Jackson has competed, the team rack that was 10 feet tall. The last part of has won the Rookie All Star, Excellence in the competition is the bonus game—an Engineering, and two Spirit awards. extreme engineering challenge. Two years The team is in pre-season now and faces ago, the robots had to extend an arm an engineering challenge each week. The to hang themselves. Last year, robots team also volunteers with Volunteers of deployed minibots that raced up the pole. America to give back to the community. Students who are interested in Later in the year, JHS Robotics will sponsor engineering, as well as those who FTC and FLL Regionals, which are other have other talents in marketing, art, or robotics programs by FIRST. leadership, are encouraged to join Jackson During the “build season,” Team 2910 Robotics. The team strives for diversity and is divided into sub-teams to design a currently has varsity athletes, engineers, robot that will solve the task posed by programmers, marketing gurus, and each year’s challenge. Over a span of six musically talented students among its weeks, members work in a professional many members. While no prior knowledge machine shop and actually get to use or experience is needed, the club requires heavy machinery. Jackson competes in the new students to attend mandatory safety Microsoft Seattle Regional (held at Century- training. Students who are interested in Link) as well as regional competitions in joining should consult Ms. Thorleifson Oregon and Spokane. The competition (mthorleifson@everettsd.org) or Director consists of a three-part challenge. The first of Outreach Yitaek Hwang (yitaek@gmail. part requires students to program their com). Check out the website, http:// robot to complete a task without manually www.everett.k12.wa.us/jacksonhigh/ controlling it. For example, two years ago, RoboticsClub/Home, for more details. the robots were to locate a soccer ball and shoot it into the goal by themselves. 15 15 WOLF TRACKS December 2011 school Scoop National Honor Society at JHS New Athletics Website Submitted by NHS Officers and Judi McIntosh, NHS Advisor In the fall of 2011, the district’s three high schools (Cascade, Everett, and Jackson), along with all of the schools in the Western Conference (Wesco), began inputting their athletic schedules on a new website. The website address is www.wescoathletics.com. With this website, fans can find their favorite team’s schedule, keep track of their scores, and see the league standings for varsity, junior varsity, and freshman teams. Fans can even sign up to receive email or purchase pictures of athletes in action. For more information about athletic programs within the Everett School District visit www.everett.k12. Since the Henry M. Jackson Honor Society is a chapter of a national organization, it is the only selective club at JHS. Honor Society strives to enhance leadership, character, scholarship, and service within its members. Every year, applications are sent out to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who maintain JHS Honor Society a 3.5 cumulative grade member Ray Parker point average or higher. (senior), helps remove Our club requires all invasive plants in Kirkland for EarthCorps. members to complete ten hours* of community service, earn one leadership point, attend 50 percent of club meetings, and participate in two group events hosted by Honor Society by the end of each semester. Members who do not meet the requirements are placed on probation and are expected to make up their missing service. *Note: Because this year’s applications were delayed due to the new LMS grading system, the community service requirement for fall semester was reduced from ten to seven hours. wa.us/athletics. At the end of the year, members in good standing earn pins or cords accordingly. This year, JHS Honor Society is volunteering at charitable events around the area including EarthCorps, Housing Hope, and Food Lifeline. As we have done annually, our members will also host Australian exchange students. We are implementing a new requirement this year called “group events” to increase club involvement and provide more services to our Jackson and Mill Creek community. Meetings are held every Monday after school (2:10 p.m.) in the JHS Commons. We look forward to working with our members this upcoming year to serve and enrich our school and community. 16 16 WOLF TRACKS December 2011 school Scoop Last chance for the discounted price of JHS Class of 2013 Grad All-Night Party tickets—ends December 31, 2011 We already have many students who have made their first payment, and plans are under way for an unforgettable “Class of 2013 All-Nighter.” If you would like your student to attend this JHS tradition, purchase now for the best price. Surprises are in store; we are working with a party planning company that promises something a “little different” from past years…and a GUARANTEED memorable night for everyone! 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 by1/15/12 – 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 updates on the Graduation Party and acknowledge payments and payment reminders. Questions? Email jhsparents2013@gmail.com. Be a Proud Class of 2013 Parent Team Player! You are invited by the Class of 2013 Parent Group to sign up for concessions for JHS basketball season. Please click on the link below to view the online sign-up sheet. Thank you for volunteering! Helping hands make light work. To sign up, go to www.SignUpGenius.com/go/70A0D45AFA92B0-concessions. 17 17 WOLF TRACKS December 2011 school Scoop Photo by A. Clarke Photo by J. Shepard Photo by A. Clarke Veteran’s Day Assembly Photo by J. Shepard Submitted by Anna Smith, PTSA Student Representative T his year’s Veteran’s Day assembly, with the theme “Fallen but Not Forgotten,” was the best I have seen in my four years at Jackson. Not only was I amazed by the speaker, Mr. Robert Crosby, and our ASB President, Diane Han, I was surprised to see the attentiveness of the student body. Throughout the entire assembly, students showed a high level of respect and interest toward Mr. Crosby and Diane. The Jackson Band and Choir had an outstanding performance—the best I’ve heard. Mr. Crosby, who is a history teacher at Jackson, did a remarkable job of speaking during the assembly. His words had a powerful effect on the audience, especially when he apologized to his wife and presented flowers to her for missing six anniversaries over the years he served. I noticed a sense of pride and honor emerge in the audience when the names were read of Jackson alumni currently serving in the armed forces, our own staff members who served in the past, and students and staff who have connections with those currently serving. Overall, I can say that this year’s Veteran’s Day assembly was effective in the sense that it encouraged students to take the time to recognize and honor those who have served or are still serving for our country. 18 18 WOLF TRACKS December 2011 school Scoop Talent Show “So You Think You’ve Got Talent” was held November 16th at JHS. More than 400 people attended the annual show, which this year raised $2,600 for JHS Choir Boosters. Acts included garage bands, dancing, vocal duets and solos, original songs, rap, instrumental, and comedy. Solo guitarist Kevin Ninh performs “I’m Your Destiny”. Miranda Stowell performs a traditional Irish Dance. Left to Right: Max Danskin, Hadiya Al-Shishani, Kyle Schultz, and Zach Purnell perform “According to You”. 19 19 WOLF TRACKS December 2011 Fall Sports REVIEW Jackson Girls Swim Team Coach: Drew Whorley The Jackson Girls Swim Team finished 16th at State this year. Five girls participated in the State meet. Kaitlin Taylor placed third in the 100 Butterfly. Taylor, who won the District 200 Individual Medley, also finished seventh in this event at the State competition. Kaela McKee received fifth place in the 50 Freestyle and eighth place in the 100 Backstroke. The 200 Medley team of Kaela McKee, Mimi Win, Kaitlin Taylor, and Jacee Hamlin finished in seventh place. Other State events that Jackson competed in: Mimi Win swam the 100 Breaststroke, and Kaitlin Taylor, Alexis Stamey, Brittni Burgess, and Mimi Win swam the 200 Freestyle Relay. 1. Top: Swimmers dive off the blocks at a swim meet. Kaitlin Taylor and Kaela McKee were awarded co-MVPs. Brittni Burgess received the Timberwolf Award. Megan Hickman was voted Most Improved. 2. Kaitlin Taylor takes third place in the 100 Butterfly at State. 3. Jackson Volleyball prepares for a match against Puyallup High School. 4. Hannah Hicks (#2) prepares to hit the ball in a home match against Kamiak. Jackson Volleyball Coach: Ashley Allen 5. Emmy Allen goes for the “kill”. Jackson Volleyball had another great season. The team was crowned WESCO District Champs in a final match against Kamiak HS in a 3-0 sweep and went on to finish fourth at the State tournament. Emmy Allen and Haley MacDonald made the All Tournament team. Emmy and Haley also made All WESCO along with Payton Locknane and Miah Diirell. 20 WOLF TRACKS December 2011 Fall Sports REVIEW Meggie Harris (#4) controls the ball. JHS Girls Soccer Coach: Michael Bartley The Jackson Girls Soccer Team placed first in WESCO South and second in Districts and competed in State this year. Many talented JHS players were honored in the WESCO Awards: Jackson Girls Soccer Team poses for a photo after winning first place in WESCO South. 1st Team All WESCO Cara Wegner (senior) Emma Dahline (freshman) Megan Cooley (senior) Meggie Harris (senior) 2nd Team All WESCO Jordy Hutchens (junior) Tia Carrillo (senior) Whitney Carter (senior) Honorable Mention Ali Fitz (senior) Jessie Murphy (senior) Krista King (junior) Sophomore Mary Charleson (left) and Junior Lauren Briggs (right). JHS Girls Cross Country Coach: Alan Briggs This year, the JHS Girls Cross Country team had one of the best years in the history of Jackson High School. The team had an incredible season with 33 girls competing and many memorable races. They started by winning their first invitational and beating last year’s state champions, Eisenhower, on October 8 in Richland. The girls also competed at the prestigious Stanford Invite in Palo Alto, CA, which included all the top schools from across the nation. The team finished ninth overall in this elite race. The girls also won every league meet during the season. Photo by A. Kim This year’s team was lead by freshman Brooke Kingma, who was the number one runner all year, sophomore Jessica Rawlins, and senior captain Kelsey Fruland. Kelsey was the first Jackson XC runner in the history of the running program at Jackson to compete all four years at State. The team was also led by sophomore Mary Charleson, junior captain Lauren Briggs, junior Maddie Miller, and sophomore Maddie Ellis. Other runners who contributed to the girls’ success were senior captain Megan Ponce, freshman Faithaleen LopezFlores, and junior Christine Le. The girls ran in the WESCO contest at Lakewood High School and finished a close second, only two points behind rival Snohomish. A week later, the girls finished a solid third at Districts (only one point behind second place Snohomish) and earned their second consecutive entry to State. The team finished State in sixth place overall and was able to finally beat Snohomish, who finished in seventh. 21 21 WOLF TRACKS December 2011 Fall Sports REVIEW JHS Boys Cross Country Coach: Eric Hruschka Jackson Boys Cross Country enjoyed another year of success with 64 boys turning out this fall. Freshman Aaron Roe and seniors Nick Calacat and Jake Atkinson led the boys team with a powerful 1-2-3 line-up during the season and helped JHS set both personal and team records. The team completed its sixth consecutive undefeated regular season. Invitational results were equally impressive. The boys started out with a strong second place out of 27 schools at the Capital Classic in Olympia. The team then traveled to Lincoln Park and won the UW Sundodger Invitational ahead of 30-plus schools. The boys also finished fifth at the Richland Invitational. The final Invitational took them to Portland for the Adidas Concordia Classic, which had more than 80 schools from seven different states. The boys represented Washington well with a third place finish. Seniors Colin Holman and Blake Nelson and sophomore Jadon Olson came on strong during the championship part of the season as the team finished first at the Everett City Championship for the 11th consecutive year. Senior Blake Nelson leads the pack. The WESCO Championship saw similar results, as the team won its ninth Conference Championship. The team finished first at Regional and qualified for State for the 13th time since 1997. Finally, the boys finished third at the State Championships in Pasco, with its sixth consecutive top 10 finish. JHS Boys Tennis Coach: David Hutt Led by captains Mitch Williamson and Joseph Kim, the JHS Boys Varsity Tennis Team completed its third straight season with a perfect record of 16 wins and 0 losses. The team is on a 50match winning streak, an accomplishment that has spanned three seasons. The team has won three straight District titles and last year was the 2011 State Champion. Mitch Williamson will play singles and doubles team Peter Cung and James Okubo will be alternates at the State Championship in May. Seniors who will be leaving the team are Mitch Williamson, Joseph Kim, Bill Chan, Joshua Pence, Daniel Bae, David Hong, and Daniel Haugen. This year’s awards were David Hong, Senior Most Inspirational: Mitch Williamson Most Improved: Grant Follis The Junior Varsity Team, coached by Jim Anderson, also had a perfect 16 – 0 record. 22 WOLF TRACKS December 2011 Fall Sports REVIEW JHS Football Coach: Joel Vincent The Jackson football team finished the season with a 5-5 win/loss record, missing the playoffs for the first time in three seasons. This year’s team was led by a great senior class and captains Sam Brown, Drake Kummerle, Jimmy Markezinis, and Traishawn Patrick. Individual players winning FirstTeam All Wesco Honors this season are Sam Brown, Andrew Dodd, Jimmy Markezinis, Colton Niblack, Traishawn Patrick, and Travante Robinson. Quarterback Sam Brown set school records for pass yards in a single season, pass yards in a career, completions in a career and season, and completion percentage (77%). Andrew Dodd surpassed the individual receiving yards and receptions for a single season, records that Craig Chambers (who went on to the University of Washington) set in 2001. The program now looks to the future and the underclassmen to continue the Jackson tradition of excellence on and off the field of play. 1. Nick Dineen (#12) reels one in. 2. JHS football fans came dressed in pink to support the two young ladies who were stabbed at Snohomish High School in October. Both Snohomish and Jackson fans wore pink at the football game on October 28th. 3. Ready for the snap. 4. JHS Cheer Squad. Photos by C. Weholt 23 WOLF TRACKS December 2011 Calendar December 2011 A Time of Giving Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday 1 Friday Saturday 2 3 Boys Basketball, JHS, 7:15 pm SAT PLAN Dance Showcase, JHS, 3‑10 pm 4 11 5 6 District Financial Aid Night, Cascade High School, 6 pm Girls Bowling home PTSA Meeting, (Majestic Lanes), 7 pm—CANCELED 3:30 pm Girls Basketball, Boys Swim, JHS, 7:15 pm home (Westcoast Aquatics), 2:45 pm Holiday Choir Concert, JHS Commons, 7 pm 14 13 12 8 7 Boys Basketball, JHS, 7:15 pm School Board Meeting Holiday Band Concert, JHS Commons, 7 pm 9 Boys Wrestling, JHS, “Mr. JHS”, JHS Commons, 5‑7 pm 7 pm Wall of Fame Photo Winter Pep Assembly— Shoot RESCHEDULED, see Dec 15 15 10 ACT Scoop Invitational Wrestling Tourney, JHS, 8:30 am 16 17 23 24 PSAT results, 1 pm Winter Pep Assembly, 1:30 pm 18 19 20 21 Boys Basketball, JHS, 7:15 pm 22 FTC Regional, All Day Winter Break Winter Break Winter Break Winter Break Winter Break Winter Break 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Winter Break Winter Break Winter Break Winter Break Winter Break Winter Break Winter Break Boys Basketball Tournament, JHS, time TBD Boys Basketball Tournament, JHS, time TBD Boys Basketball Tournament, JHS, time TBD Boys Basketball, JHS, 7:15 pm 24 24 WOLF TRACKS December 2011 District news Prepare for bad weather Snow routes are online! School drop-off and pick-up locations may change in an emergency situation. If your child rides a bus to school, please become familiar with the snow route information on the Web. Ways to find emergency school schedule information (usually by 5:30 a.m.) · See the Emergency Closure page under the Parents tab on the district website for full details and other resources. Celebration of Innovation · See www.schoolreport.org. You can subscribe to receive notices at the same time those notices are sent to media outlets, or you can bookmark this site to check for a listing of regional school emergency schedule information. Join us for our annual student technology Celebration of Innovation at Cascade High School on January 18, 2012, from 6-8 p.m. We will showcase examples of students gaining insight and solving problems through technology and teachers using technology to enhance their professional practice. · Media news reports (media get information from www.schoolreport. org) · District website: www.everett.k12. wa.us · District information line at 425-3854636 · Blackboard Connect* calls made to school families beginning at 5:45 a.m. *Please be sure your contact information is up-to-date at your school. · Program impact chart outlines how various school programs and activities are impacted when school is cancelled or starts late. No announcement means schools are on a regular schedule. 25 25 WW OO L FL FT R TR AA CC KK SS December December2011 2011 Bulletin board Staff Appreciation Show your appreciation for our teachers and staff! We are still in need of volunteers to donate food items for the monthly lunches. It is a great way to help and be involved. We couldn’t do it without you. If you would like to be added to the list, please email Kathy Thompson at kmekthompson@frontier.com. or the Still looking f y gift? perfect holida wolf at your Timber h w st ju e av h We S spirit wear! wants— new JH e DEN available at Th Spirit Wear is nex. the Jackson An in d te ca lo e stor es. uring both lunch d en op e ar e W nifer ase contact Jen Otherwise, ple 25-385-7115 or Chambers at 4 arrange a erettsd.org to jchambers@ev lect come in and se to e m ti t n ie n conve your gift! Thank you from your Staff Appreciation Committee—Deb Hansen, Kim Keene, Michelle Dineen, and Kathy Thompson Thank You, JHS Volunteers! These volunteers are unsung heroes who generously donate their time and talents to help make Jackson High School such a wonderful place. Their willingness to step up makes my job easier, and we all benefit from their contributions at Jackson events. I would like to recognize our volunteers for their dedication this year: Teachers and staff enjoying the Apple Cup Staff Appreciation Lunch in November. Back-to-School Registration: Christine Jordan Bell, Virginia Eastman, Laura Follis, Akiko Hoon, Mitzi Larrick, Penny LeFavour, Kathy Porter, Stacey Robert, and Lisa Ward Scrap Metal Collection! Bring us your broken, unwanted metals. The Robotics Boosters is partnering with Schnitzer Steel in Woodinville to raise funds for the JHS Robotics Team as they enter the build and competition season. The Robotics Boosters will be picking up and collecting scrap metal on January 7 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Email jhsrobotics@comcast.net for more information and pick-up location. Pictures and Retakes: Wendy Carr, Sharon Guerrero, Akiko Hoon, Mitzi Larrick, Ronda Lone, Kris Poch, Lisa Ward, and Ellen Yun Cookies for Driving It Home: Mae Blanchard, Wendy Carr, Muriel Cooper, Vanessa Duronslet, Cindy Foster, Patty Josephson, Mitzi Larrick, Ronda Lone, Kathie Marr, Kim McGinnis, Sandra Neaville, Flavie Nguyen, Kris Poch, Eva Raymond, Stephanie Sharpe, Jeanni Thomas, Emily Waite, and Jenny Yim-Nordquist Popcorn for Macho Volleyball: Roshan Jooma and Christy Findley Shonda Reinikka JHS PTSA Volunteer Coordinator 26 26 WOLF TRACKS December 2011 Bulletin board New Special Education PTSA The Everett School District Special Education PTSA (ESD Spec. Ed PTSA) is geared toward students, families, and educators involved in Special Education. The mission of all PTAs is to be a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child. The purpose of the ESD Spec. Ed PTSA is to encourage students, families, educators, and community members to collaboratively work to provide programs and activities that recognize each student’s potential and enhance the educational opportunities of children receiving and/or seeking special services in our district. For more information about our meetings, or questions and concerns, please contact Amber Mitchell Gamber at ambermitchellgamber@ comcast.net. l there wil lf , k a e r B inter of Wo Due to W ll January issue fu ates of key d not be a r a d n . le A ca January ly r a Tracks. e in mailed will be e y Wolf Februar e 8. h t r o f anuary 1 J , y a Deadline d s Wedne Tracks is ndar ary cale u n a J r o . f mber 23 e Deadline c e D is ions submiss Spelling Bee Jackson High School class of 2014 is hosting an elementary school Spelling Bee on Saturday, January 21, 2011 at 11 a.m. in the Jackson Commons. The bee will be open to 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders who attend Jackson’s feeder elementary schools. Registration for the event is free and anyone can compete. There will be an entrance fee for visitors attending the event. Any questions? Contact Class of 2014 advisors Kelly Dietsch kdietsch@ everettsd.org or Laura Nelson lnelson@ everttsd.org peer tutoring is avail able aft er school o n Wedn e s days in C201 —and fo od is provide d! JHS PTSA 2011 Approved Fall Grants Staff Name Barbara Stolzenburg Bill Trueit Bridget Shee Megan Friedenson JHS Phys. Ed. Dept. Michaelle Frank Grant Request Four Flip Video Cameras Photo Wall of Fame AVID Melamine Boards and Markers Connecting Spanish Beyond the Class 60 Sportline #340 Pedometers Transportation and Prizes for Reading Buddy Program Total Granting Amount 27 27 WOLF TRACKS December 2011 Approved $460 $225 $150 $250 $800 $450 $2,335 JHS ptsa Meet the new PTSA Student Rep: Anna Smith Help Wanted Calling all PTSA members! Are you willing to serve on our Nominating Committee to select candidates for next year’s Executive Committee? If interested, please contact us at jhsptsapresident@gmail.com for additional information and join us at our PTSA meeting January 4 at 7 p.m. in the JHS Library to elect our Nominating Committee. Year in school: Senior Activities in school: ASB/Leadership, National Honor Society, Girl’s Varsity Tennis Captain, LINK Crew Why I wanted to be the ASB representative to PTSA: I have always enjoyed being involved in school, and this year I felt I wanted to take on a more leading role in student representation and make positive changes that would benefit the student body at Jackson High. ASB is super fun and I wish I would have done it every year in high school! 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. What I hope to do in the position: I hope to make Jackson more of a place where students enjoy coming to school. My goals for this year are to help improve the spirit and pride at school and at games. One pet project that I want to do is get a board placed by the Mill Creek town sign that says “Home of the Timberwolves” and lists the sports and dates that we placed in State. Linda Pazevic & Kathryn Lee The Numbers Thank you for supporting the variety of simple ways we can raise funds for JHS PTSA! Pass the Hat $ 3,739.50 eScrip $ 235.00 Jamba Juice $ 37.00 Target $ 95.00 28 28 WOLF TRACKS December 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 $__________ $__________ $__________ $__________ e Hat h t s s a P d collecte so far: 9.50 $3,73 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 29 29 WOLF TRACKS December 2011 community Happenings Baseball and Softball Players Wanted for Mill Creek Little League! Mill Creek Parks and Recreation Registration for 2012 Mill Creek Little League is now open! Mill Creek Parks and Recreation offers a variety of activities for high school age children. Some types of classes that are offered include Basic Sewing, Cupcakes 101, Painting, Acrylic on Canvas, Watercolor, Hoop Dance Workouts, Yoga, and Basic Photography. Please visit our website for more information at www. cityofmillcreek.com or call 425-745-1891. Mill Creek Little League (MCLL) registration for the 2012 season will be completed online and is now open! Majors, Juniors, Seniors, and Big League divisions are for players in middle school and/or high school. Check out the website at www.millcreeklittleleague.com for division details and descriptions. Too early to think about baseball and softball? Not if you want to SAVE and take advantage of the early bird registration! Complete your registration online by December 15 and save approximately 10%! New this year is a payment plan option that will allow families to pay 25% of the registration fee upon registration followed by payments on Jan. 1, Feb. 1, and March 1. (A $2 Bonzi processing fee will be charged for each of the final three payments.) You must register by Dec. 15 to take advantage of the payment plan! New to the area or to the league? Interested in coaching a team? Want to volunteer? We have two Information Nights set up just for you—hosted by MCLL Board members and volunteers. 2012 Information Nights January 5 and 11, 2012 6:00-8:00 p.m. Heatherwood Middle School 1419 Trillium Blvd. Mill Creek, WA 98012 These two Information Nights are set up for families to get all their questions answered, learn about the different divisions, turn in paperwork that can’t be done online (volunteer forms, birth certificates), and find out about open coaching positions for all divisions. There will be no registrations taken at these informational nights. Play ball with Mill Creek Little League! For more information, to register, or to volunteer: www. millcreeklittleleague.com 30 30 WOLF TRACKS December 2011 Parent’s Night Out Let Mill Creek Youth Advisory Board members and Mill Creek Parks and Recreation staff watch your children (ages 4 to 10) while you finish shopping or go out to dinner on Friday, December 9, or Friday, February 10, from 6:309 p.m. in the Mill Creek Community rooms (15720 Main Street, Mill Creek). Kids will have tons of fun playing games, making craft projects, and watching a movie. Suggested minimum donation is $5 per child. All proceeds benefit Youth Advisory Board. To register, call Kristen at 425-9215779. community Happenings Mill Creek Library News The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) will meet on Wednesday, December 28, at 4 p.m. at the Mill Creek Library. Teens are invited to the meeting to share their ideas for library programs, purchases, and improvements. It is a great way to make new friends and earn volunteer credit. The TAB meets the 4th Wednesday of each month in the Teen Zone. Snacks are provided by the Friends of the Mill Creek Library. New members are always welcome! January events include DIT: Duct Tape Crafts for Teens on Wednesday, January 3, from 4-5 p.m. Teens can come and learn how to make duct tape wallets, roses, and more. TAB will have another meeting on Wednesday, January 25, at 4 p.m. Teen Book Brunch will be held on Saturday, January 28, at 11 a.m. at the University Book Store in Mill Creek Town Center. Local authors Liz Gallagher and Heather Davis will speak to teens about inspiration and writing. Donuts and beverages provided by Top Pot Donuts. There will be no Friday Night Gaming for Teens in December or January. Friday Night Gaming for Teens will resume in February 2012. For more information about these and other teen library programs, please contact Danielle Dreger-Babbitt, Adult Teen Librarian at the Mill Creek Library, at (425) 3374822 or ddreger-babbitt@sno-isle.org. The Mill Creek Library is located at 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway, across the street from Central Market. 31 31 WOLF TRACKS December 2011 Help Shape Mill Creek’s Future! Strategic Plan Draft Document Now Available for Review and Comment City of Mill Creek Open House Postponed A draft of the City of Mill Creek’s Strategic Plan is now available for your review and comment on the City’s website at www. cityofmillcreek.com. As a follow-up to the release of the document, the City will be hosting a Strategic Plan Open House in early December. The Open House was originally scheduled for November 14, but it has been postponed to allow additional time for public review and comment. A new date for the Open House should be determined within the next week; please check the website for updates. To submit comments on the draft document or for more information, please contact Camille Chriest at camillec@ cityofmillcreek.com or 425921-5726. To find out more about the strategic planning process, visit the website at www.millcreek-plan.org. 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 Secretary Brandi Lind judbrandi@frontier.com Lisa Steckler jlcjsteckler@comcast.net Wolftracks 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 FEBRUARY issue deadline: January 18 Submission Editor: Laura Follis Content Editor: DeeAnn Williamson Meetings PTSA Meetings are held monthly in the JHS library at 7 p.m. Please join us! Sept. 14 Oct. 12 Nov. 2 Dec. 7 CANCELED Jan. 4 Feb. 1 Mar. 7 Apr. 11 May 2 June 13 Design: Kathy Kotomaimoce Subscriptions: Lori Taylor MEMBERSHIP 357 JHS PTSA MEMBERS 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) 32 WOLF TRACKS December 2011
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