In honor of St. Patrick's Day, 3rd graders held a Leprechaun Family Reunion. Students had 10 math challenges they had to complete to find their "pot of gold" at the end of the rainbow.
FFA was gracious enough to bring baby animals and farm equipment to share with Pre K through 6th grades, It was a fun filled learning day!
Last nights 5th and 6th boys and girls basketball banquet. Great job
Just a Reminder that tonight is the 5th and 6th grade boys/girls basketball sports banquet at Maple Grove. Its will start at 5:30 in the cafeteria.
Thank you to the FFA for hosting the Touch a Tractor/Petting Zoo today. My students loved it. Here are some pics that I took today.
Lick Creek has called and canceled tonight's Jr. High Volleyball game do to weather concerns. Also, all practices today will end at 4:30 and will be inside.
Mr. May's junior English class participated in hands-on learning to prepare for the SAT on March 23. Students discussed question types and the importance of knowing what the question is asking. Mr. May then had his students cut apart SAT questions and glue them under the appropriate category. This hands-on activity engaged student learning as they took an active role in their success with test prep.
Pre-K students enjoyed celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday by making and eating “Green Eggs and Ham” and hats like “The Cat and the Hat”
"Reading is our Thing!"
First Graders celebrated Dr. Seuss week.
Southern Illinois University representative visited with students interested in SIU. She answered questions and explained the admissions process.
Seniors interested in taking SCC Summer and/or Fall classes need to sign up with Mrs. Bellamey.
Thank you to all who participated in Back the Blue Day and donated to the Utley family. There was a nice write-up on Facebook about our schools I wanted to share.
The seniors are selling chances for three meat bundles from Hughes Market: $150, $100, and $50. Contact any senior to see how to purchase these. They will be raffled off at Senior Night at El Toro Loco on March 24. Come out and enjoy some Mexican food, see if you won a bundle, and help our seniors pay for their senior trip. See you there!
Congratulations to Joppa's WYSE/Academic Challenge Team! The team placed second at regionals. Individuals who placed are:
Hayden Forthman - 1st in Engineering Graphics;
Ava McNeill - 2nd in Computer Science;
Emma Hottel - 2nd in English;
Troy Latham - 2nd in Mathematics;
Rachelle Cox - 2nd in Physics;
Angelica Leach - 3rd in Engineering Graphics; and
Joshua McGinness - 3rd in Physics.
Buses are running behind, stuck behind train at EEI
This is Ranger Country Signs are still available for just $15.00. See any senior or Contact Mrs. Peck( tpeck@joppa38.com ) or Ms. Owens ( jowens@joppa38.com )to get yours today!
JHS Beta Club competed at State Convention in Springfield on Thursday, March 3 and Friday, March 4. The following students won individual awards:
Sky Keeling - 1st place - Digital Art
Ava Stephens - 2nd place - Jewelry
Sky Keeling - 3rd place - Mixed Media
Emily Reames - 2nd place - Recyclable Art
Ava Stephens - 2nd place - Sculpture
Carly Peck - 3rd place - Woodworking
Hayden Forthman - 3rd place - Social Studies
Emma Hottel - 2nd place - Solo Performing Arts
Club Awards:
Marketing and Communications - 1st place
3 Dimensional Design - 1st place
Congratulations to these talented students!
5th and 6th Grade Boys and Girls Basketball Sports Banquet
Monday, March 14
Maple Grove Cafeteria, start time 5:30
Pizza, drinks and awards
Next week , March 8-11 will be Beta Club week at JHS.
Tuesday, March 8 will be 8th Grade recruitment Day
Wednesday, March 9 will be Wacky Wednesday
Thursday, March 10 will be Hat Day
Friday, March 11 will be Black and Gold day or Blue and Gold day in support of either Beta or FFA
Subs for Subs-New date available
March 22, 2022
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https://www.roe21.org/event/subs-for-subs-march-22-2022/
