Morton Junior High School News and Notes

  Parents and Guardians,  This Friday is our first early release day and Leadership Academy. School is dismissed at 11:00.  Breakfast is served  but lunch is not.  We hope you enjoy P-Fest! One of our activities during Leadership Academy will be students taking the Panorama survey.   Here is additional information.  Chris Carter Principal  

 Parents and Guardians,  I trust everyone is ready for P-Fest!  As always, it’ll be another great week! Our annual Tailgate has been rescheduled for Friday, September 25 from 5:30-7:00.  This is a free event but please consider a small donation or volunteer.  Here is the signupgenius link .    The basic gist to our tailgate is for students to enjoy yard games and burgers in our parking lot prior to attending the MHS football game.  The help-a-thon covers the cost of the burgers and games while we ask parents to assist with water, chips, desserts, and supervision.  We will move indoors if we have inclement weather.   Also, if you missed the volunteer interest survey from earlier this year, here it is again.  Thanks for your consideration. Chris Carter Principal

  Each week the counseling department will send out an article, podcast, or video designed to connect you with insights about technology, emotional health, or career pathways related to your teen. Click here to learn more about the MJHS counseling team . Tips for Middle School Parents So, you’re the parent or caregiver of a middle schooler. Welcome to the club! This can be one of the most challenging parenting tests you’ve faced so far. While your child is testing boundaries and limits, it may feel like what’s really being tested is your patience. Understanding what’s going on with your middle schooler can go a long way toward fostering healthy relationships and creating some peace in your home. While every child and family are different, here are some pointers to help you navigate the challenging middle-school years. Click here to learn more about navigating the middle-school years .

Parents and Guardians, This is just a reminder that Help-a-Thon pledges were due this past Friday so please turn them in ASAP if you haven’t done so yet.  Students should give them to their HOMEROOM teacher. Students who raise $250 or more earn a second help-a-thon field later in November. The envelope is also a permission slip for parents to sign.     If you still would like to make a pledge we have set up an online option through the district’s payment portal, REVTRAK .   Here is a link and a QR code:   https://morton709.revtrak.net/donations-and-fundraisers/mjhs-help-a-thon I hope everyone is having a nice Labor Day weekend! Thanks! Chris Carter Principal

  Each week the counseling department will send out an article, podcast, or video designed to connect you with insights about technology, emotional health, or career pathways related to your teen. Click here to learn more about the MJHS counseling team .   How to Help Yourself Get Organized - Realistic tips for young people, from someone who’s been there Missed assignments, lost keys, forgotten birthdays, late arrivals… If you’re chronically disorganized, you’re probably very used to saying “I’m sorry!” And equally used to people being annoyed with you. That’s because, from the outside, the fallout from organizational difficulties can look like carelessness, laziness, even indifference.  People often assume that if you just tried harder and paid attention this could all be avoided. Click here to learn more about how to help your teen get organized .

Parents and Guardians,  Included are Morton High School’s home football game spectator guidelines .   Please review if you plan to attend any home games this fall. Go Hogs! Chris Carter Principal