Morton Junior High School News and Notes

Parents / Guardians, Help - a - Thon We are kicking  off  our 11th annual  Help - a - Thon  TODAY.  Please be on the lookout for your student’s  pledge envelope . It will contain the following:   parent letter ,  FAQ flyer , and  receipt .  Check out last year’s  video . If you would like to be  a  t-shirt sponsor, please give  a  call or drop me an email.  Pledges are due by Fri., Sept. 8 (the envelope students received today says 9/1).    Yearbook pics Yearbook pictures will be taken on Thursday, August 31.  Pictures can be ordered on the day of pictures with  a  paper copy and check or online beforehand or afterwards.  Paper copies have been passed out to students with extras in the office.    Online Ordering Instructions: - Go to  www.shop.hrimaging.com  and Search Morton Junior High School - Click on  “Order Pictures”  and   Select Event  “08/31/2023 School Portraits” - Type in student’s name  - Choose your package and click  "Add to Cart" - Click  “View Cart”  in top ri

Parents/Guardians -  Weather:  We are aware and concerned about this week's weather and its impact on our after school activities. We anticipate changes (cancelations, postponements, etc.) throughout the week. Coaches will communicate directly with their parents and teams. Thus far, Thursday's cross country meet has already been postponed one week until Aug. 31. Regardless, athletes will be instructed to and given time for extra water breaks.  PTO:  Here is the link for signing up for PTO activities. Please take a look! We have several great events that need parent support.  AI: Also, below is an email I sent out to students today regarding AI (artificial intelligence). Teachers will be talking with students throughout the school year as we begin to navigate how to effectively and honestly navigate and utilize all the new AI software programs becoming available.  Students: Using AI (artificial intelligence) in education has become a very popular topic. We know that AI

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Parent email - Meet the Teacher Night, 2023 8/16/21 Parents / Guardians, Tomorrow’s Meet the Teacher Night is from 6:00-8:00. The process will have parents follow their student’s daily schedule, giving each class 10 minutes so parents can hear details about each class. We encourage everyone to bring their student's schedule. We recommend using the PowerSchool App. If you need one, please stop in the office, and we will gladly print one for you. Everyone will start in the Kiln (new gym) at 6:00 for a few brief remarks and then move to their first hour class at 6:15. No worries, we will not mark anyone tardy. We hope to see you all there! Chris Carter Principal

Parents / Guardians - Tomorrow is our first day of school! Below are some reminders: - Wednesday - 11:00 dismissal - Thursday - 3:00 dismissal (first full day of school) and Meet the Teacher Night, 6:00-8:00 (start in the gym) - First PTO meeting has been moved to Thursday, August 31 at 7:00 in the office - Don't bring your instruments or PE uniforms tomorrow - Locker number and combinations can be found in the student's PowerSchool portal Attached are a couple of reminders from yesterday’s orientation. They are also a good reminder for our returning 8th Graders as well. See you tomorrow! Chris Carter Principal