Morton Junior High School News and Notes

Parents and Guardians,  The form included in this email is the application for the annual Heidi White scholarship.  Every year, we offer multiple partial scholarships to students to attend summer fine arts activities, camps, or workshops.  The deadline to submit an application is March 6. This concert and scholarship are in memory of Mrs. Heidi White, who passed away suddenly at the age of 27 in 2004 after complications from childbirth.  Mrs. White was the music teacher at Jefferson School and the choir director here at MJHS.   The Heidi White Memorial Concert is Monday, March 16, at Grace Church beginning at 6:00.  Admission is $5 and begins at 5:15.  Seating opens at 5:30. Proceeds from the concert support the Heidi White Memorial Music Endowment at the Morton Community Foundation .    Scholarship winners will be announced at the concert. Heidi White Scholarship Application Form Please see your student’s director (Mrs. ...

Parents and Guardians -  Attached is a letter detailing the 5Essentials Survey. This may sound familiar as we ask parents and students to complete it annually.  You may see it mentioned in a future Potter Post from Dr. Sander or from another building.   This is a survey created by the Illinois State Board of Education, and schools are required to make it available to their communities.  If a large enough percentage of parents (20%), students (50%), and faculty (50%) complete the survey, we will be provided the summary of what is collected.  Please take a few minutes to complete.  We appreciate the feedback you provide.   Survey link :  http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ Privacy Policy :  https://survey.5-essentials.org/privacy/   ISBE In fo : https://www.isbe.net/Pages/5Essentials-Survey.aspx   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 .   A “major” decision: Guiding your teen’s career exploration before college As a parent, you can help guide your teen toward a career marked by purpose and fulfillment. This is especially crucial as your child gets closer to college. By engaging in thoughtful conversations and activities, you can empower your teen to make an informed decision about how to choose a major and take the first step in pursuing a career. Here are some tips to help you as your teen navigates career exploration.  Click here to  learn more about helping your teen explore careers.

Parents & Guardians,  We wanted to share with everyone information about something new this school year, called “Future Focused Fridays”. The counseling department has created this program for all students to be exposed to a variety of career opportunities, in person.  During each Friday in February, all students will participate in a field trip to a different local business.  Students will be out of the building for 90 minutes (from 8:40-10:10), and we ask parents if possible to avoid scheduling appointments during this time. Students will still attend their full schedule of classes. Our goals include:  promoting career exploration within our community, making connections between academics and real-world applications, and helping prepare students for a future of purpose and impact. Most of the locations require students to wear long pants and closed-toe/heel shoes.  In order to make this simple for everyone, we are telling ALL students to wear long pants (n...

Parents and Guardians,  Attached is information regarding our annual vision and hearing screening.  Chris Carter Principal 

Gray Team Parents/Guardians,  First of all, thank you for your support and assistance in October with our monthly “teacher appreciation” snacks!  The salad bar was greatly appreciated.  As I stated in my email back in August, we are asking one team each month to consider donating.  (Each team will be asked twice.) This month, we are again asking the parents of the 8th Grade’s Gray Team. Please consider donating to this committee on February 2.     Here is the link to this month’s schedule.   Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4AA5AF2DAAFBC43-61899976-first#/   Thanks! Chris Carter Principal