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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face="Californian FB" color=#000000 size=2>Dale,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face="Californian FB" size=2>Thanks for the update. I always like these newsletters! Would it be possible on snow days for you to send out a quick e-mail to this listserve? That way we could all get the news as soon as possible and not have to sit around a radio listening for the next update (which isn't always accurate)? This would be much appreciated by many of us.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face="Californian FB" size=2>Thanks,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face="Californian FB" size=2>Shelley</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#000000 size=2><EM>Michelle (Shelley) McGuire, PhD</EM></FONT></DIV>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> mjhsteam-bounces@lists.fsr.com on behalf of Kleinert, Dale<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thu 1/8/2009 1:49 PM<BR><B>To:</B> _MJHS Team; _CO Admin<BR><B>Subject:</B> [Mjhsteam] MJHS Principal's Letter 1-9-09<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Dear Parents, </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">We are nearing the end of the first semester and most students will have finals this next week during their regular classtimes.<SPAN> </SPAN>We have a building-wide schedule to make sure that students don’t have all of their tests on the same date.<SPAN> </SPAN>It follows:</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><U><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Finals Schedule next week</SPAN></U></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Jan. 13 – Tue:<SPAN> </SPAN>English, Social Studies, PE</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Jan. 14 – Wed: Science, Foreign Language, Math</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Jan. 15 -<SPAN> </SPAN>Thu:<SPAN> </SPAN>Foreign Language day 2, Electives, Math day 2</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Now would be a very good time to check PowerSchool to see if your son or daughter is missing any work that can be turned in for credit<SPAN class=631574321-08012009> before the semester ends</SPAN>.<SPAN> </SPAN>The staff at MJHS works hard to keep grades updated on PowerSchool and we hope you take advantage of this feature.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Our second semester starts on Tuesday, January 20. All students will receive their new schedules next Thursday during their lunches. Schedules are being finalized at this time, and some draft second semester schedules were visible on PowerSchool for a short time. We will let students know that any schedules they may have seen are not finalized until their new paper copies are distributed Thursday, January 15.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Our snow day last Monday was a very necessary closure.<SPAN> </SPAN>If you had trouble finding out if school was closed, please see the student handbook on page 3 for a list of media sources that announce school closures.<SPAN> </SPAN>We hope to not have any more snow days, but it is good to be prepared.<SPAN> </SPAN>In addition, whenever school is closed, all MJHS practices, rehearsals, activities and events for the day are also cancelled. The school office is always open if safety allows from 7:30-9:15 on closure days. </SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">For several years we have participated in the BoxTops for Education program. <SPAN> </SPAN>We plan to do a classroom competition in early February to raise money for a school “weather-camera”, so save your box tops! <SPAN> </SPAN>A new program called Box Tops Marketplace now exists for us to take advantage of.<SPAN> </SPAN>The following information gives information on how to sign up:</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">1. Sign up <SPAN> </SPAN></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Sign up at the Box Top Website (<A href="http://www.btfe.com/">www.btfe.com</A>)</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #231f20; FONT-FAMILY: MyriadPro-Regular"> to support our school and see where to shop at over 70 retail stores who help support us!</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial"></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">2. Shop online </SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Start each shopping trip at www.btfe.com/marketplace, click the link to the online store of your choice….and shop as you normally do.<SPAN> </SPAN>By starting at <A href="http://www.btfe.com/">www.btfe.com</A>, Box Tops can track earnings and automatically credit our school’s account.</SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">3. Our school earns cash </SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #231f20; FONT-FAMILY: MyriadPro-Regular">Up to 8% of your purchase will be automatically donated back to our school, up to $20,000 each year, with no additional cost to you.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">I've attached a calendar of events at the bottom of this letter. We are in need of parent chaperones to help with our all-school Winter Dance to be held on Thursday February, 12<SUP>th</SUP> from 6:00-8:00 p.m. If you are able to help out, please contact the school office or email Mr. Hill at <A href="mailto:khil@sd281.k12.id.us">khil@sd281.k12.id.us</A>. </SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">We will send more school-wide information in the Cub Communicator at the end of the semester with Report Cards.<SPAN class=631574321-08012009> You should receive this mailing sometime around January 23 or 24. </SPAN><SPAN> <SPAN class=631574321-08012009>Please contact us if you don't get a Report Card in the mail. </SPAN></SPAN>As always we appreciate your assistance and support on behalf of all the students at MJHS.</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Sincerely, </SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Dale Kleinert, Principal</SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Mon.<SPAN> </SPAN>Jan.<SPAN> </SPAN>12<SPAN> </SPAN>4:30 pm<SPAN> </SPAN>Knowledge Bowl @ Kendrick</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Thu.<SPAN> </SPAN>Jan.<SPAN> </SPAN>15<SPAN> </SPAN>Lunches<SPAN> </SPAN>Semester Schedules out at lunch</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Fri.<SPAN> </SPAN>Jan.<SPAN> </SPAN>16<SPAN> </SPAN>All day<SPAN> <SPAN class=631574321-08012009> </SPAN></SPAN>No School – End of semester teacher work day</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Sat.<SPAN> </SPAN>Jan.<SPAN> </SPAN>17<SPAN> </SPAN>9-12 noon<SPAN> </SPAN>Human Rights Breakfast @ MPR</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Mon.<SPAN> </SPAN>Jan. <SPAN> </SPAN><SPAN> </SPAN>20<SPAN> </SPAN>All day<SPAN> <SPAN class=631574321-08012009> </SPAN></SPAN>No School – Martin Luther King/Human Rights Day</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Thu.<SPAN> </SPAN>Jan.<SPAN> </SPAN>29<SPAN> </SPAN>10:00<SPAN> </SPAN>1<SUP>st</SUP> Winter Activities Awards Assembly –AM Assembly Schedule</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Sat.<SPAN> </SPAN>Jan.<SPAN> </SPAN>31<SPAN> </SPAN>All Day<SPAN> </SPAN>Pet Vaccination Clinic @ MPR sponsored by MHS Wrestlers</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Mon.<SPAN> </SPAN>Feb.<SPAN> </SPAN><SPAN> </SPAN>2<SPAN> </SPAN>7:00 p.m.<SPAN> </SPAN>Knowledge Bowl at Troy</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Thu.<SPAN> </SPAN>Feb.<SPAN> </SPAN><SPAN> </SPAN>5<SPAN> </SPAN>Period 2<SPAN> </SPAN>All-School Locker Check During Homeroom Schedule</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Mon.<SPAN> </SPAN>Feb.<SPAN> </SPAN><SPAN> </SPAN>9<SPAN> </SPAN>7:00 p.m.<SPAN> </SPAN>Knowledge Bowl at Potlatch H.S.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Wed.<SPAN> </SPAN>Feb.<SPAN> </SPAN><SPAN> </SPAN>11<SPAN> </SPAN>Per. 1-3<SPAN> </SPAN>Future Problem Solvers Qualifying Question @ Lib.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Thu.<SPAN> </SPAN>Feb.<SPAN> </SPAN><SPAN> </SPAN>12<SPAN> </SPAN>6-8 p.m.<SPAN> </SPAN>MJHS All-School Winter Dance @ MPR Chaperones needed</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Fri.<SPAN> </SPAN>Feb.<SPAN> </SPAN>13<SPAN> </SPAN>All Day<SPAN> </SPAN>No School – Curriculum/School Improvement Day</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Mon.<SPAN> </SPAN>Feb.<SPAN> </SPAN>16<SPAN> </SPAN>All Day<SPAN> </SPAN>No School – President’s Day</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Tue.<SPAN> </SPAN>Feb.<SPAN> </SPAN>24<SPAN> </SPAN>per. 1-3<SPAN> </SPAN>NAEP Test @ MPR – randomly selected 8<SUP>th</SUP> grade students</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Tue.<SPAN> </SPAN>Feb.<SPAN> </SPAN>24<SPAN> </SPAN>3:15 p.m.<SPAN> </SPAN>MJHS Regular monthly Staff Meeting in rm. 208</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Tue.<SPAN> </SPAN>Feb.<SPAN> </SPAN><SPAN> </SPAN>24<SPAN> </SPAN>6:00 p.m<SPAN> </SPAN>MJHS/MHS Pre-Jazz Festival Concert @ MHS Auditorium</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Tue.<SPAN> </SPAN>Feb.<SPAN> </SPAN>24<SPAN> </SPAN>7:00 p.m.<SPAN> </SPAN>MSD Board of Trustees regular monthly meeting @ rm. 108</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><FONT size=3>Wed.<SPAN> </SPAN>Feb.<SPAN> </SPAN>25<SPAN> </SPAN>All Day<SPAN> </SPAN>Junior High Day at Hampton Jazz Fest – Bands and choirs</FONT></SPAN></P>
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