Morton Junior High School News and Notes

Teach Your Teen to Set Emotional Boundaries “Learning how to set and maintain emotional boundaries is an important part of growing up. It is also a key to developing relationships that are supportive, caring, and respectful. These kinds of positive relationships create the foundation for lifelong happiness. Unfortunately, many adults have difficulty setting their own emotional boundaries, let alone teaching their children. The reasons are simple. Setting boundaries is uncomfortable, forces us to speak for ourselves, and seldom results in a “thank you” from others. Yet, it is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves and our children.” https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-moment-youth/201904/teach-your-teen-set-emotional-boundaries

 Congrats to the 8th Grade baseball team on their 4-3 sectional victory over Dunlap Valley in 9 innings on Saturday! The IESA State Baseball Tournament in next weekend at Eastside Centre.  We play Edwardsville Lincoln at 4:30 in the final quarterfinal game of the day.   A Friday win will propel the team team to a Saturday 12:00 semifinal game.   The 3rd Place game is at 2:30 and the State Championship is at 4:30 on Saturday.  

This was emailed home today to parents: How to Teach Growth Mindset to Teens His hands bang the table as his chair tumbles to the floor. “I can’t do it. It’s too hard. I quit.” Rushing in, you attempt to offer comfort, “It’s OK. You’re smart. You’ll figure it out.” He scoffs. “No mom, you don’t get it. They want a five-page paper by tomorrow. I don’t even get this assignment. I quit. I’ll get a zero. I don’t care.” Panicked, you try to help but it’s no use. His history grade has been dropping all year but it seems like you’re the only one who’s worried. If he fails this class, his GPA might suffer...then college...career. Click the link to learn more about how to teach your teens the value of a growth mindset. 

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Yearbook Picture Ordering If you haven't ordered already, there is still time... 1. Go to www.shop.hrimaging.com  and Search Morton Junior High School 2. Click on “Order Pictures” and Select Event “08/18/22 School Portraits” 3. Type in student’s name  4. Choose your package and click "Add to Cart", Click “View Cart” in top right corner 5. Review Cart and click “Check Out” 6. Sign in or Create HR Imaging Account **If creating a new account you will have to verify your email before continuing 7. Complete Check Out process with billing and payment information. 8.Click “Place Order”

Lunch Online lunch payments have changed from E-Funds to Meal Magic.  For ease of paying for lunches, consider setting up an account that will allow you to easily pay and track your student's lunch spending.  You can set up auto-deposit, manage daily restrictions, and view history.  Simply click on the MEAL MAGIC icon on the bottom of our homepage ( morton709.org ).  Balances from last year have been transferred from EFunds to Meal Magic.

Help-a-Thon We have kicked off the 10th Annual Help-a-Thon and encourage everyone to participate.   All students will participate in Oct. 5.  Pledge envelopes are due back to school this Friday.  (These are needed regardless of the amount of pledges.)  Anyone who raises $250 or more qualifies for the bonus service project on Oct. 18.  We still have space for business sponsorships on the back of the 600 t-shirts.  Contact Mr. Carter if you are interested.  Attached are the current tentative locations we will be working with for both the Help-a-Thon and the additional service project.  Visit our homepage for copies of all information previously sent home with students.