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Year="2008"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">5/9/08</SPAN></st1:date><SPAN
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Dear
Parents, <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Wow,
this year is going by so fast.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>My
last letter to you explained how our ISAT schedule was going to work, and now we
are completely done testing.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Our test schedule worked out just fine and we are now moving into our
final weeks of school.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Many
of you are probably organizing summer activities.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We get lots of fliers and information
about summer activities and we post the ideas in the front hallway at
MJHS. We have fliers for academic summer schools, adventure camps, and
other activities.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you have a few
minutes to peruse the MJHS Bulletin Board, you may find some useful
information.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>While you are in the
main entrance, please have a look in the “Lost and Found” closet for any items
your son or daughter may have misplaced.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Most
of our activities are winding down and now we are on our final push to help
students be academically successful during their last days in school.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>It is likely that projects, daily work,
and test preparation will be included as homework in the next few weeks.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Please support your son or daughter with
time for them to complete this work each evening.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If homework doesn’t seem to be a
priority for your son or daughter, please have a look on PowerSchool to see what
is due.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The information may help
you understand how to support their study habits.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>If you still have questions, please
email or call the classroom teacher.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"><FONT face="Times New Roman">All
of our students, including the incoming sixth graders, have completed their
pre-registration for the 2008-09 school year.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We are busily preparing the Master
Schedule to best meet the needs of our student population.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Many classes are ability based, and the
academic level is defined by teacher recommendation, achievement test results,
and classroom work.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Course
placement is carefully considered and will help your son or daughter be
successful this coming year.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The
whole process is complicated, yet we ensure that the services we offer are
personalized for each student.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"><FONT face="Times New Roman">The
next few weeks bring many activities that are important for our students.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Activities and academic awards
assemblies will happen, the Yearbook will be distributed, and Drama and Music
performances will be enjoyed by our student body.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Good behavior is stressed by teachers
and administration, and students who intentionally disrupt the educational
process will have disciplinary consequences up to and including suspension.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>We have told students that they may be
invited back to school after others are enjoying the summer break if their
behavior is disruptive.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">I
would like to thank the Parent Support Team for their dedication this year.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>They met once monthly at
</SPAN><st1:time Hour="7" Minute="15"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">7:15 a.m.</SPAN></st1:time><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">, they raised money for our new
stage curtains, breakfast and ice cream was served to our staff,<SPAN
class=137374023-09052008> the Student Directory was
published,</SPAN> and an important Parent Night was organized.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>I would like to thank Peggy Jenkins for
her leadership, and I would also like to thank all of the parents who helped
with projects, chaperoning, and other activities throughout the school
year.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"><FONT face="Times New Roman">I’ve
placed our busy activities calendar at the bottom of this letter.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>As always, thank you for the support of
your children.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN></FONT></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"><FONT face="Times New Roman">Dale
Kleinert, Principal<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT
face="Times New Roman"><st1:place><st1:PlaceName><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">Moscow</SPAN></st1:PlaceName><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"> </SPAN><st1:PlaceType><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">Junior High
School</SPAN></st1:PlaceType></st1:place><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman"><st1:place><st1:PlaceName><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">Moscow</SPAN></U></B></st1:PlaceName><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">
</SPAN></U></B><st1:PlaceType><B style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri">Junior High
School</SPAN></U></B></st1:PlaceType></st1:place><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Calibri"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>- Upcoming
Events<o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></B></FONT></FONT></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Thu. May
15 <st1:time Hour="9"
Minute="50"><st1:time Hour="9" Minute="50"><st1:time Hour="9" Minute="50">9:50
am</st1:time></st1:time></st1:time>
Spring Activities Assembly-AM Assem. Sched. after
per.2<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Fri.
May 16
<st1:time Hour="19" Minute="0"><st1:time Hour="19" Minute="0"><st1:time
Hour="19" Minute="0">7:00
pm</st1:time></st1:time></st1:time>
Insomnia & 8<SUP>th</SUP> Ambassadors Talent Show @ MHS
Auditorium<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Wed. May
21 6 & <st1:time Hour="19"
Minute="0"><st1:time Hour="19" Minute="0"><st1:time Hour="19"
Minute="0">7:00pm</st1:time></st1:time></st1:time>
MJHS Band Ice Cream Concert – MPR & Fieldhouse<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Mon. May
26 All Day
Memorial Day –
no school <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman">Wed. May
29 <st1:time Hour="19"
Minute="0"><st1:time Hour="19" Minute="0"><st1:time Hour="19" Minute="0">7:00
pm</st1:time></st1:time></st1:time> MSD
Regular Monthly Board Meeting @ rm. 108<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>(date change)<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman">Wed. May
28 <st1:time Hour="19"
Minute="0"><st1:time Hour="19" Minute="0"><st1:time Hour="19" Minute="0">7:00
pm</st1:time></st1:time></st1:time>
Drama Performance @ MPR<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Thu. May
29 2<SUP>nd</SUP>/7<SUP>th</SUP>
pers. Drama Day Shows @
MPR<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman">Thu. May
29 <st1:time Hour="15"
Minute="0"><st1:time Hour="15" Minute="0"><st1:time Hour="15"
Minute="0">3:00-4:00</st1:time></st1:time></st1:time>
Yearbook Signing Party @ FH<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman">Fri.
May 30
<st1:time Hour="12" Minute="45"><st1:time Hour="12" Minute="45"><st1:time
Hour="12" Minute="45">12:45
pm</st1:time></st1:time></st1:time>
Academic Awards Assembly PM Assembly Sched. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Mon. June
2 All Day
Finals
schedule – Science, Foreign.Lang. day 1, Social
Studies<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Mon. June
2 All Day
Locker
Clean-out 7<SUP>th</SUP> grade (math classes)<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Tue. June
3 All Day
Finals
schedule – English, Foreign.Lang.day 2, Math day1<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Tue. June
3 All Day
Locker
Clean-out 8<SUP>th</SUP> Grade (Science Classes)<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Wed. June
4 All Day<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Finals Schedule – Math day 2, Electives<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Wed. June
4 All Day<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Locker Clean-out 9<SUP>th</SUP> grade (Social Studies
Classes)<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Thu. June
5 All Day
No School –
Make-ups only – Teacher Work Day<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman">Thu
June <st1:time Hour="17" Minute="0"><st1:time Hour="17"
Minute="0"><st1:time Hour="17"
Minute="0">5 11:30
am</st1:time></st1:time></st1:time>
MJHS Volunteer Luncheon<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><FONT size=3><FONT
face="Times New Roman">Fri.
June <st1:time Hour="18" Minute="0"><st1:time Hour="18"
Minute="0"><st1:time Hour="18"
Minute="0">6 9:00
am</st1:time></st1:time></st1:time>
Wind Ensemble 9<SUP>th</SUP> grade students w/ HS band @ Kibbee
Dome<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P>
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face="Times New Roman">Fri.
June <st1:time Hour="18" Minute="0"><st1:time Hour="18"
Minute="0"><st1:time Hour="18"
Minute="0">6 7:00
pm</st1:time></st1:time></st1:time>
MHS Graduation @ Kibbee
Dome<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></P></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>