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What is a middle schooler,
I was asked one day.
I knew what he was...
but what should I say?

He is noise and confusion.
He is silence that is deep.
He is sunshine and laughter,
or a cloud that will weep.

He is swift as an arrow.
He is a waster of time.
He wants to be rich,
but cannot save a dime.

He is rude and nasty.
He is polite as can be.
He wants parental guidance,
but fights to be free.

He is aggressive and bossy.
He is timid and shy.
He knows all the answers,
but still will ask "why"?

He is awkward and clumsy.
He is graceful and poised.
He is ever changing,
but do not be annoyed.

What is a middle schooler,
I was asked one day.
He is the future unfolding.
Do not stand in his way.

||Author Unknown||



JYMS News
October, 2016
 It is an honor to serve the Baraboo community as the Principal of Jack Young Middle School. I have worked in the Baraboo School District since 1993 and I am proud to call Baraboo home.

It is both my personal and professional goal to provide each and every student in the Baraboo School District with a safe and challenging academic environment. Our most precious resource is our children and we must continuously work to provide them with the highest quality education possible. 

Jack Young Middle School is committed to providing every student with opportunities to learn at a level of challenge uniquely appropriate for them. We offer a wide variety of learning opportunities, led by highly qualified teachers. 

I am married to Lynn Gunnell, who is currently the Choir Director at Baraboo High School. We have three children in the Baraboo School District, including one current middle school student. 

I love Jack Young Middle School and my goal is to create a middle school that kids love too.

John Gunnell- Principal
SAVE THESE DATES:
        
*Parent Teacher Conferences
 ● October 25th- 4 to 7:30 PM October 26th- 1:30 to 5:00 PM 

*No School- October 28

*Veterans Day Assembly- November 11th

*No School November 23rd through November 25th

 *No School December 23rd through January 2nd
    
Reminder about Yearbooks!
Your student should have brought home information about ordering the JYMS yearbook.  Yearbook early bird pricing ends on September 23rd. Order online today @ Jostens.com  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. McCulloch at JYMS.  
UPCOMING SPORTS EVENTS 
J YMS Football Schedule
Tuesday, Oct. 4th: 7th grade:  at BeaverDam
                             ,   Blue:  5:00, White:  6:30
                 8th grade:  Blue team: 5:00 Beaver                                        Dam at JYMS
                                    White team:  5:00 at                                                                  Waunakee

Tuesday, Oct. 11th:  7th grade:  Blue:  5:00 at Portage
                                                     White: 5:00  at River Valley
                                   8th grade:   Blue:  5:00 at Waunakee
                                                      White:  6:30 at River Valley

Girl's Volleyball Schedule

Monday, Oct. 3rd:        4:15, at Sauk Prairie
Thursday, Oct. 6th:       4:15. DeForest at JYMS
Thursday, Oct. 13th:     4:15:  JYMS at Portage Middle School
Thursday, Oct. 20:        4:15:  Sun Prairie at JYMS

Cross Country Schedule

Tuesday, Oct. 4th:       4:15 Invitational at Sauk Prairie
Tuesday, Oct. 11th:     4:30 Invitational at BHS



      
   
News From the world of Music
Welcome to the new school year!  Here is a list of upcoming concerts:  
JYMS Bands Fall Concert -  Tuesday, October 18th
  • 6th Grade Band 5:30pm
  • 7th Grade Band 6:30pm
  • 8th Grade Band 7:30pm
Location:  JYMS Big Gym


SCIENCE NEWS
 National Youth Science Day is celebrated by schools, and organizations across the country each year. This year, on  Wednesday October 5th  middle school students will have the opportunity to participate in a Drone Discovery activity after school from  1:30-4:30 . As part of this event, we are looking for drone owners who would be willing to showcase their drones and discuss their purposes with students. If you, or someone you know would be interested in helping out, please contact Stacy Parsons at  [email protected]
Chromebook Corner



��  Reminder:  chromebooks should stay in their issued cases at all times

��  Students should charge their chromebooks each day to ensure enough battery power to get  them though each school day.

Feel free to contact Mrs. Adams at  [email protected]    if you have any questions about your student's chromebook.


                                          

Notes from the Library

 
     The beginning of the school year offers a great time to set some reading habits. Twenty minutes of reading each day increases vocabulary, helps improve writing, and offers greater opportunity for academic success. Don't forget to ask your child what they are reading. Discussing books is one of the great joys in life.
     If it's time for a new book, there are several places in our community that you can access reading materials. Our school eLibrary never closes. Your child can access it using their chromebook or other device such as a smartphone or tablet. Look for a Little Free Library in your neighborhood or visit our JYMS Little Free Library near the north entrance to the school. Here you can borrow a book or leave a book for other readers to discover and enjoy. Visit the Baraboo Public Library. The librarians there can help you get a card and find that just right book. And of course you can always visit our local booksellers or online retailers.  
     Whatever you do, be sure that daily reading is part of your child's daily routine!

Mrs. Steiner


 
6th Grade News
FALLing in love with learning!

from the JYMS 6th Grade Level Team

     It has been an exciting start to the school year with our sixth graders. We continue to review school wide expectations and setting up learning goals for the year . We are looking forward to the rest of the school year!
 - 6th Grade Level Team

Mathematics:                             Language Arts: 

- Mrs. Bauer                                - Ms. Zick

 - Mr. Gile                                    - Ms. Nelson

 - Mrs. Lohr                                 - Mrs. Sabaka

Social Studies:                            Science:

 - Mr. Scrabeck                           - Mrs. Kruca

 - Mrs. Mathers                           - Mrs. McDonald

                                                     
                                                   -Mr. Phillips
                                     8th Grade News
 
It is our pleasure to welcome you back for a new school year.  We hope you have enjoyed the summer with family and friends and have had the opportunity to enjoy some of your favorite summer activities. You, the families in the community we serve, enhance the high quality of our school. To some extent, the school can only take partial credit for our level of student achievement. You have high expectations for the school and your children's performance, and we applaud and welcome those expectations. Please feel free to contact us at any time.
      -JYMS 8th Grade Team


      Mathematics:                         SocialStudies:                                   
     -Mr. Beall                               -Mrs. Garcia
     -Mr. Brickl                             - Mr. Jones
     -Mrs. Grogan                         -Mr. Scrabeck
     -Ms. Roth
     -Mr. Witthun
     -Mr. Wells

     Language Arts:                       Science
     -Mrs. Ehlert                             -Mr. Phillips
     -Mrs. McCulloch                      -Mr. Witthun
     -Mrs. Nies
     -Ms.  Nelson

Special Education Teacher/PBIS 8th Grade
-Mrs. Statz