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Grandparents Day Info - Parent Email, 3/28/25

Parents/Guardians,  One of our favorite days of the year is Grandparents Day. This year it is on Friday, April 25 , and it is always a great experience for both our students and their grandparents. We are not exactly sure how long we have been celebrating Grandparents Day, but our best guess is around 40 years.  This day has gotten so successful that we have broken it into two parts: 8th Graders have breakfast and take their grandparent(s) to two morning classes   7th Graders have lunch and take their grandparent(s) to two afternoon classes   In order to plan and be adequately prepared for the day, we need parents to complete two steps: fill out this registration form and purchase meal tickets .  These two steps are very important to the planning and preparation of the day.  The registration is as detailed as it is because often times grandparents will bring lunch with them. This is certainly acceptable.  We just need to know who all is pl...
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Parent Email - Testing Snacks for the 8th Grade's PreACT and ISA

8th Grade Parents/Guardians,  As I mentioned in my email earlier this week, we have state testing beginning next Thursday with the 8th Grade taking the PreACT.  We are asking the 8th Grade families to consider donating one or more packages of snacks for students during testing.  Along with the PreACT, the 8th Grade’s tests include the IAR (the same as 7th Grade) and the ISA (science assessment).  We will provide snacks during the PreACT and ISA tests since these tests include multiple testing sessions.   If you are interested, please use this signupgenius link .  Thank you for your consideration.  And I hope you enjoy the last few days of spring break! Chris Carter principal
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Parent Email, March 24, 2025 - Upcoming Testing

Parents/Guardians, We will begin our annual standardized testing when we return from spring break.  Both the 7th and Grades take the IAR ( Illinois Assessment of Readiness ). The 8th Grade will also take the PreACT 8/9 and the ISA ( Illinois Science Assessment ). These tests provide much-needed insight into how our students are progressing and in turn ready for high school.  This data also helps us evaluate our curriculum, programming, and instructional strategies.  Testing Schedule : -  8th Grade PreACT 8/9 - Thu., Apr. 3; 8:15-12:00 -  7th Grade IAR - Mon.-Fri., Apr. 7-10; 8:00-10:15 (one test per day) -  8th Grade IAR - Mon.-Fri., Apr. 7-10; 10:20-12:20 (one test per day) -  8th Grade ISA - Tue., Apr. 15; 8:15-11:30 & 1:30-3:00 Here are some testing reminders that critical to our students: Please send your students with WIRED headphones.  Air pods won’t work.  (We will have some available.) iPads need to be FULLY charged.  Stud...
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Tornado Shelter in Place - March 19, 2025

Email sent afterward: Parents and Guardians,  I just wanted to say a big "Thank you!" for everyone's patience.  Considering we had to shelter in place for over an hour, everything went very well.  Our students, not surprisingly, handled everything great.  A big shout out to our faculty and staff who provided tremendous leadership in the hallways and locker rooms.  Also, thank you to the handful of parents who joined us to hang out in the hallway. Again, thank you,   Chris Carter principal
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Parent Email, Breakfast Program Begins

Students, Parents, and Staff:  Starting this coming Monday, March 3, MJHS will begin offering breakfast in the cafeteria from 7:30-7:50am. This is open to all students.   The menu will be posted on our homepage (morton709.org) every month alongside the lunch menu. In general, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays breakfast will be a “grab and go” style breakfast.  On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the menu will consist of a “hot” breakfast. The cost is $1.60 with extra entrees costing $1.00 and extra milk is $.60.  Adult breakfast costs $2.50. Students who have qualified for free/reduced lunch are automatically qualified for free/reduced ($.30) breakfast.  Because this is a new program, our procedures are subject to change.  Current Procedures: For students already in the gym at 7:30am, we will make an announcement releasing those interested in eating breakfast.  Only students eating will be dismissed.  For students walking into the building after 7...
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Parent Email, Counseling Change, March 2, 2025

Parents  and Guardians,  I wanted to take a moment to share some staffing news.  Beginning on Monday, March 3, Mrs. Rabe will transition from teaching 7th Grade social studies to working in our counseling office, where she joins Mrs. Cox and Miss Patton.  Mrs. Rabe has been a long-time valued member of our faculty, and we are excited about her new role, where she will assist in supporting all of our students.        We are currently finalizing details for the substitute on the Green Team.  Mrs. Rabe will assist in this transition and be active in the classroom throughout the remainder of the year. In fact, there will be days when Mrs. Rabe will be back in her classroom.     Thank you for your understanding during this transition.    Chris Carter Principal
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Dodgeball Volunteer Email

Parents/Guardians: We are in search of some additional volunteers for next Friday’s dodgeball tournament.  Please check ou this sign-up genius for options.     I’ve pasted below the original email detailing how to register and pay.  There is still time to get registered. Thanks! Mr. Carter Principal Volunteer Link:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AA5AF2DAAFBC43-54264998-mjhs#/ Initial Email, 2025: Students and Parents/Guardians: I hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable Christmas break.  This might sound like sad news, but we do come back to school tomorrow!  Below is information for our annual dodgeball tournament:   MJHS’s 10th annual Dodgeball Tournament will be on Friday, January 24 at 6:00 in the Kiln. This is our fundraiser in conjunction with the MHS Basketball Gameball Run.   This event is always an enjoyable time and we hope you will consider playing!  Click for pictures and video from recent ...
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