Morton Junior High School News and Notes

Parents - We are in need of additional volunteers for this Friday's PTO Frost and Flannel Dance. Please consider helping out! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4aa5af2daafbc43-mjhs3 Tickets will be on sale today and Friday at lunch for $3. They will also be available at the door Friday night for $5. The dance is from 7:00-9:00 in the Kiln. Late admissions and early departures are prohibited (unless prior arrangements are made). Thanks! Chris Carter Principal

First of all, I wanted to say, “Thank you!” for your continued support in making this a great year. Below is some information that may interest you. Christmas Dance The Red & White Club is sponsoring a dance on Dec. 2 from 7:00-9:00. The theme is “Frost and Flannel”. Tickets will be on sale at lunch during the week prior. Cost is $3 in advance or $5 at the door. Students should not feel obligated to dress up in fancy dresses/clothes nor is having a “date” necessary, required, or expected. Movie Incentive It has become tradition to spend the last half day of school prior to Christmas break watching a movie at the Morton Theatre. Details are still being finalized, but we are planning to keep the tradition. Participation is incentive-based. Students must be passing all classes, not be on status, have no more than one detention, and not have more than four class tarides beginning now. Girls Basketball The 7th Grade Girls’ Basketball team begins their postseason play t

The Value of Gratitude     In this episode, we explore the value of gratitude and share different ways to practice & express gratitude.  A variety of tips & tricks for both grown-ups and for the children in our care are shared.  We are grateful for YOU!    Click here to listen to Care U Episode 4 .    Created by District 709 employees, Don Sturm and Stephanie Brown, the Care-U Podcast is a toolbox of resources and conversations for anyone doing the most rewarding, exhausting, joy-filled, and hard work of raising and caring for children.  

 Congrats to both girls basketball team exciting wins last night over Eureka Middle School.  The 7th grade came form behind and won at the buzzer. The 8th Grade also came from behind and won buy a bucket... All home games are now being streamed live and on demand via NFHS . 

Tips for Communicating With Your Teen The teenage years have a lot in common with the terrible twos. During both stages our kids are doing exciting new things, but they’re also pushing boundaries (and buttons) and throwing tantrums . The major developmental task facing both age groups is also the same: kids must pull away from parents and begin to assert their own independence. No wonder they sometimes act as if they think they’re the center of the universe. Click the link to learn more about tips that help you communicate with your teen.  

Care U Episode 3 Parenting Styles: Interview with Morton CUSD #709 Superintendent, Dr. Craig Smock Welcome Dr. Craig Smock to Care U.  In this episode, we discussed his journey as a parent and educator. Dr. Smock took the opportunity to reflect on his parenting style. It is chock-full of insightful nuggets and we hope you enjoy the episode! https://anchor.fm/careu709 

 Tonight is our annual Potter Pride Night with Spaghetti Supper.   The girls basketball team plays at 4:30 vs. Beverly Manor and the boys play instrasquad scrimmages afterwards beginning around 7:00.  Avantis spaghetti will be served in the cafe beginning at 4:30.  Cost is $6 for K-6 students and $8 for HS and adults.   LE sings the National Anthem, Junior Prelude plays in the cafe, and the pep band plays in the gym during the 8th Grade girls game.