<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN">
<HTML><HEAD><TITLE>Message</TITLE>
<META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=us-ascii">
<META content="MSHTML 6.00.6000.16414" name=GENERATOR></HEAD>
<BODY>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns =
"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:date Month="2" Day="23"
Year="2007"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>2/23/07</FONT></st1:date></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns =
"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Dear Parents,</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>The beginning of our spring semester has been an incredibly busy and
productive time.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I can’t believe
that the jazz festival is already over, and we are still slipping and sliding on
the ice.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I know that I’ll be happy
when I don’t have to worry about falling on the ice and breaking my
bones.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Our biggest news item<SPAN class=879053523-24022007> right
now</SPAN> is the “Parent Portal”.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Recent mailings to you and news releases in the local newspaper have
given you information about how you can view your child’s progress on the
Internet.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Seventh grade parents
have received a reminder letter with the Username and Password this last week,
and eighth and ninth grade parents will receive their reminder letter later this
week.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The first letter was mailed
with Report Cards in late January.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>The MJHS staff has worked hard to make the Parent Portal a valuable tool
for you to view progress and communicate that progress with your child.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We believe the information to be
accurate, but if you have a question about a grade, or see something that just
doesn’t look right, please communicate with your child and have them ask the
teacher about the grade.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Most
teachers have also entered valuable descriptive information at the top of each
class report screen that will answer most of your questions.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you still have questions, please
contact the teacher as you’ve always done.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">You might notice that a “zero” is appearing from time to
time on an assignment even though your child assures you that they’ve turned it
in.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Teachers use every spare minute
they have to grade and enter progress in the grade book, and they might not have
time to enter all assignments in one session. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We have found that if an entire bank of
grades is not entered at the same time, the ones that aren’t entered will show
up as a “zero” until the grade is entered.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>If your child assures you that he/she turned in an assignment, please
check back on the second or fourth Tuesday of each month for an updated progress
report that should give you a complete report.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please remember that long-term
assignments, late work, etc., may not be entered immediately. <SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>If you don’t have Internet access, please contact one of our counselors
at the school.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We have installed a
special computer for parents to use in our
<st1:place><st1:PlaceName>Counselor</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType>Center</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>, and we welcome anyone to use
this computer terminal to view progress.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3></FONT> </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
class=879053523-24022007><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Our annual Pennies
for Leukemia fundraiser is starting this Monday. Students will be
competing in classrooms to raise money for this worthy cause. MJHS has
consistently been the top fund-raising school in the northwest U.S., and we hope
to continue with this tradition this year. Your child may be asking
you if they can raid the coin drawers for pennies, nickels, dimes, and
quarters. You can also make a donation using cash or checks. If you
write a check, please make it payable to: Leukemia Society of
America. </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Jazz Festival is always a big event in the
<st1:place><st1:PlaceName>Moscow</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType>School</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> system.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Our facilities turn into a hotel for
multiple visiting schools, our buildings are used as performance sites, and this
year almost 200 of our own students performed during the week.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The MJHS Jazz Band and Select Choir did
a fantastic job.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The Select Choir
came away with a first Runner Up trophy, and our own Avarie Skinner won the solo
competition in her category.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We
congratulate everyone on their fine performances.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Even though we’re still slipping around on the ice, spring sports are
beginning.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Ninth baseball and
softball tryouts are underway, and 9-12 track and golf has begun.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Seventh and eighth grade track will
begin on March 19<SUP>th</SUP>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We
hope to have lots of students participating in all of these activities.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please contact Dick Leander at 882-3577
any afternoon for additional information.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>You are invited to attend a Public Forum on Tuesday, February 27 from
<st1:time Hour="18" Minute="30">6:30-7:30 p.m.</st1:time>, at the MJHS Music
Room.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Information will be presented
on the District’s proposal to increase the Supplemental Levy at an election to
be held on <st1:date Month="3" Day="27" Year="2007">Tuesday, March 27,
2007</st1:date>.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The public is
invited to discuss the levy proposal and ask questions.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Until next time, take care and be sure to call if you have any questions
or concerns.</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Sincerely, </FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Dale Kleinert, Principal</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:place><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><st1:PlaceName>Moscow</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType>Junior High School</st1:PlaceType></FONT></FONT></st1:place></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Upcoming Events:<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></U></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><o:p><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3> </FONT></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Tue.<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Feb.
<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>27<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN><st1:time Hour="18" Minute="30">6:30 p.m.</st1:time><SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>Public Forum MJHS Music Room – Levy information</FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Tue.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Feb.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>27<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN><st1:time Hour="19" Minute="30"><st1:time Hour="19" Minute="0">7:30
p.m.</st1:time><SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN></st1:time>Regular monthly MSD Board Meeting in rm.
108<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Thu.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Mar.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><st1:time Hour="13"
Minute="0"><st1:time Hour="13" Minute="0">1<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>7:00 p.m.</st1:time><SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN></st1:time>MJHS/MHS Band Benefit Concert @ MHS
Aud.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Fri.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Mar.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><st1:time Hour="14"
Minute="0"><st1:time Hour="14" Minute="0">2<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>7:00 p.m.</st1:time><SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN></st1:time>Ambassador/Insomnia Talent Show @
MPR<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>Tue.<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>Mar.<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN><st1:time Hour="18" Minute="0"><st1:time Hour="18" Minute="0">6<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>7:15 a.m.</st1:time><SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN></st1:time>MJHS Parent Support Team Regular monthly mtg. </FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Thu.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Mar.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN><st1:time Hour="20"
Minute="0"><st1:time Hour="20" Minute="0">8<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>10:00 a.m.</st1:time><SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN></st1:time>2<SUP>nd</SUP> Winter Activities Awards Assembly –
2<SUP>ND</SUP> per..<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">M-F<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Mar.12-16<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>All
Week<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>SPRING BREAK!!!!<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Thu.<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>Mar.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN><SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1"> </SPAN>22<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN><st1:time Hour="19" Minute="0"><st1:time Hour="19" Minute="0">7:00
p.m.</st1:time><SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN></st1:time>10<SUP>th</SUP> grade orientation @ MHS for our 9<SUP>th</SUP>
graders & parents<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Mon.<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>Mar.<SPAN style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN>26<SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN><st1:time Hour="19" Minute="0"><st1:time Hour="19" Minute="0">7:00
p.m.</st1:time><SPAN
style="mso-tab-count: 1">
</SPAN></st1:time>9<SUP>th</SUP> grade orientation @ MPR for our 8<SUP>th</SUP>
graders & parents<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>