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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>August 8, 2009<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Dear Parents, <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>This is the first of your regular “Letters From The
Principal” that will be placed on the MJHS website at: <a
href="http://www.msd281.org/jrhigh/parent-info.htm">http://www.msd281.org/jrhigh/parent-info.htm</a>
and is also emailed through the MJHS Parent Support Team Listserve. Updated
versions will be mailed frequently, and the intent is to provide information
that will help keep you informed about activities here at school. In addition,
the “Cub Communicator” with more specific information is posted at
the same link as this letter. It will also be mailed to each MJHS student
household in Mid-August.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>School starts</span></font></u></b>
on Wednesday, September 2. Please see the Student Handbook on the MJHS
website for important startup information at: <a
href="http://www.sd281.k12.id.us/jrhigh/StudentHandbook.pdf">http://www.sd281.k12.id.us/jrhigh/StudentHandbook.pdf</a>.
Students should report to specific areas to receive their schedules at 8:00
a.m. on the first day of school as follows:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>9<sup>th</sup> grade – Multi-Purpose Room<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>8<sup>th</sup> grade – Fieldhouse<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>7<sup>th</sup> grade – Library and Orientation Aug. 27 as
follows:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Before school starts, on <b><u><span style='font-weight:
bold'>Thursday, August 27</span></u></b>, a program will be held in the MJHS
Field House to provide some specific information to help new students begin the
school year successfully. Seventh grade students and parents may come at
6:45pm to pick up their class </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>schedule and Parent Portal Passwords.
(Schedules will not be available for any eighth and ninth grade students until
the first day of school.) The program begins at <st1:time Minute="0" Hour="19"
w:st="on">7:00 pm</st1:time>, and will end about <st1:time Minute="0" Hour="20"
w:st="on">8:00 pm</st1:time>. At that time, students and parents will have a chance
to walk through the main building.</span></font><font color=red
face="Lucida Sans Unicode"><span style='font-family:"Lucida Sans Unicode";
color:red'> </span></font><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>This is an opportunity to see where classes will be held and
to locate the student’s locker. The office will not be open that evening
for business transactions.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS & SUMMER HOURS</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> -- Our
office officially opens on August 18 to begin scheduling new student
registration appointments. The week of August 24 is dedicated to
Back-to-School business transactions in the office and registration
appointments with our counselors. Please see the Cub Communicator on our
Website for specific optional items that your son or daughter may want to
purchase. Once school begins, students can conduct business before school,
after school and during their lunch period.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>OFFICE BUSINESS TRANSACTION HOURS<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Mon. – Fri. August 24-28 8:00am –
12:00pm & 1:00pm – 3:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Mon. – Tue. August 31 & Sept. 1 (Afternoon
Only) 1:00pm – 3:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold'>SCHOOL SUPPLIES</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> -- MJHS
does not have a list of required supplies, but our teachers recommend the
following items to assist the student to be organized and ready to work. More
information and a Student Agenda/Handbook will be provided to each student
during the first week. Supportive athletic shoes (court or running) will be
required for PE class.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> Pens -- black or blue Pencils
-- #2 lead & eraser <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> Calculator -- 4 function is OK Ruler
-- both English & metric units<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> Colored Pencils -- small box Binders
-- 3 rings with dividers/pockets<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'> Paper -- white, lined, 3 holes <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>STUDENT NUTRITION</span></font></b>
-- Please stress the importance of good nutrition and appropriate eating
habits with your teen. Eating a good breakfast and lunch is paramount in
helping students to be at their best. Snacks and/or a sack lunch may be
equally important for after school activities as school lunches are not
designed to carry students with after school activities until dinner. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>We look forward to a great school year. Your support is critical to
the success of all students at MJHS. Communication with parents is a high
priority and I welcome your contact anytime. Thank you in advance for your
assistance and support. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Dale Kleinert, Principal<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on"><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Moscow</span></font></st1:PlaceName><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Junior High School</st1:PlaceType></span></font></st1:place><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><i><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial;font-style:italic'>--Please reply to this email if it was
received in error, or you would no longer desire to receive information from
the MJHS Parent Support Team List Serve. In the subject line, note that you
want to be removed from this address book and the Parent Support Team volunteer
webmaster will remove your address.<o:p></o:p></span></font></i></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:11.0pt;
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