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Your Community Brief from Jones High School
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
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Principal Kirby working 1:1 with a student last week as we have now entered that part of the 2017-18 school year with the heaviest amount of FLDOE testing (story just below).
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Carnegie Hall Performance
The Jones High School Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble traveled to New York City to perform at Carnegie Hall on April 7. The Wind Ensemble performed in the National Instrumental Music Festival and the Concert Choir opened and performed in the National Youth Choir Concert. Only three other schools in the country were invited to have their band and chorus perform during the same festival. We were honored to have
Superintendent Dr. Barbara Jenkins present for our performances!
On Sunday, April 8, the Concert Choir performed at
The Abyssinian Baptist Church of New York City (Rev. Dr. Calvin R. Butts III). Special thanks to
Dr. Carl MaultsBy for arranging the special opportunity.
Choral Director Andrea Green (Class of 1988) and
Band Director Jamaal Nicholas (Class of 2009) along with our entire school community would like to thank everyone who contributed time, talent, and resources to make this once-in-a-lifetime trip a reality for our students.
Concert Choir on stage at Carnegie Hall
City of Orlando Honors Jones High School Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble
Jones High School Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble Recognized by Orange County after Performance at Carnegie Hall
Come out and celebrate with our Concert Choir & Wind Ensemble at their Appreciation Concert on
Thursday, May 10 at 7:00 pm in the James W. "Chief" Wilson Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.
Please follow us on social media for updates and more information. You can check out all of our NYC photos and videos
here!
Transforming Testing
At JHS we are transforming how we approach testing. Last week, every 9th and 10th grade student met with a member of the administrative team for a pep talk. We reviewed FSA Reading scale scores from the last three years and explained how many points were needed to pass this year. Students felt much better knowing they were closer to passing than they thought.
Members of the administration reviewing students' prior FSA Reading results 1:1 last week
Everyone received an "I CAN, I WILL, I MUST." bracelet, some candy, and positive message to remember during testing.
Here's some of the feedback we received:
"Wow. I had no idea I was so close. My teachers have just always told me I was a Level 2 but I didn't really know what that meant. I only need 12 more points to pass. Now I know I can do it. Thank you." ~ Janyelle, 10th grade
"No way. That's my score? I'm a lot smarter than I thought. I thought I was like 100 points away from passing, but I only need 30. I can definitely pass this year." ~ Jarvis, 9th grade
Enjoy the rest of your week and remember Tigers,
"If you see something, say something!"
Allison Kirby
Principal
Pictured very top: Wind Ensemble on stage at Carnegie Hall, New York City (April 7, 2018)
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In This Issue
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Student Health & Safety
Source: Hill Holliday's Origin survey; USA Today (April 24, 2018)
Generation Z were born between mid 1990's and mid 2000's
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Thursday, April 26
- Modified Bell Schedule - periods 2, 4, 6
- Teen Xpress on campus
- Young Lives Teen Mom Mentoring - both lunches
- Tiger Academy Tutoring - 2:45 pm
- YMCA Teen Achievers - 2:45 pm
- Baseball - 4:30 pm at Oak Ridge
Friday, April 27
- Modified Bell Schedule - periods 1, 4, 5
- 4Q Progress Reports distributed to students
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes Meeting - 2:30 pm in Gym 127
- JHS Follies (Theatre Department) - $1 admission
Saturday, April 28
- Amnesty Day - 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- NETWORK2SUCCESS at Robinswood Middle School, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- GRAD BASH - students (only those who have pre-purchased tickets) must report to the gazebo by 5:45 pm. The buses will depart JHS at 6:15 pm. We will arrive back at JHS between 3:00 - 3:30 am on Sunday, April 29. Please make sure you read the DRESS CODE as Universal Studios has the right to refuse entry and you will not get a refund. Thank you.
SAVE THE DATE - OCPS Parent Academy
- Saturday, May 5
- Understanding School Grades / Smaller Breakout Sessions on Special Topics (below)
- ELL Support!
- Exhibit Hall
- FREE Books for Children
- FREE Breakfast Snacks and Lunch
- FREE Tote Bag for Each Adult
- FREE Youth Academy (childcare) for ages 4 - 18
- Face Painting
- Program Details
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Class of 2018
Tiger to Jaguar!
SGA President Shantress Allen
Congratulations to SGA President Shantress Allen who signed at Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge, LA this past weekend. When Shantress walks across the stage on May 22, she will carry 27 Valencia College credits with her. She's already knocked out her first year of college through the Valencia College Dual Enrollment program! Tress' educational expenses at SU will be covered by academic and Honors College scholarships from the college, and her scholarship from 100 Black Men Project Success. We are so proud of you, Shantress! Go Jaguars!
You can see her on the live Signing Day video if you fast forward to 3:30.
Aerial view of Southern University and A & M College situated on a bend of the Mississippi River in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Good luck Shantress!
Senior Survey
Seniors, it's time to complete the OCPS Senior Survey 2018. This document is on Naviance and we need you to complete it ASAP.
1. Log in to Launch.ocps.net
2. Click on Naviance
3. Select "About Me"
4. Select "Task"
5. Select "OCPS Senior Survey 2018"
* Once you have completed the survey, text a screenshot to Ms. Kuehn at 407.720.8589 for positive points.
Financial Aid Reminder
Seniors, it's not too late to complete your FAFSA! The maximum award is $5,920 and many of you are eligible for
Pell grants. Our amazing volunteers,
Mr. & Mrs. Brown, will be here to help you on Wednesdays from lunch - 6th period. Let us help you!
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Vital Signs
Attendance . . . the #1 leading indicator of academic achievement.
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JROTC
Mentoring at Memorial Middle School
The Jones High School U.S. Army JROTC program, Dream Academy Orlando and the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club teamed up to start a mentoring program at Memorial Middle School.The mentoring program will meet twice a month and teach the middle school students about leadership principles.
Cadets Clayton Oliver, Destiny Dunning, and Carl Patrick conducting drill and ceremony with the mentees at the inaugural session.
Cadet Oliver walking the mentees through Blaque Beauty's deodorant smell test.
April 18 - the topic of the third mentoring session at Memorial Middle School was personal hygiene. The discussion was led by Buffalo Soldier Coral "Blaque Beauty" Brown-Burns, a proud graduate of Jones High School. A group of 15 students were mentored by five Buffalo Soldiers and three JHS cadets.
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The Level 9 Region 8 All-Around Gymnastics Champion is Jones High School IB/Dual Enrollment student and Princeton University Accelerated Learning Academy scholar Alex (Michala) Magee! She posted her personal best in 3 out of 4 events and a season high overall score of 38.125/40. She took 1st on Bars with a 9.7, 1st on Floor with a 9.575, 3rd on Vault-9.45, 3rd on Beam-9.4! She understands that ALL of her numbers are important! We are so proud of her.
Special thanks to her coaches who saw her talents and stuck with her. We are proud to have such a talented gymnast as part of our Tiger family!
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Athletics
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Tennis
Our tennis team did a great job at the Colonial match. Congratulations to the boys for their 5-2 victory and 3-2 lead in the second match, and to Alexis Daniels for her singles win in both matches. Kudos to the very competitive doubles team of Brianna Brown & Alexis Daniels. We also won our match against Evans High School.
2017-2018 Jones High School Tennis Team
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Tennis Senior Night
Congratulations Michael Thomas-Loving, Fran-niequa Petit, and Richard Calloway with Coach John Pouzzner. Not pictured: Wallace Gilchrist
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Flag Football Senior Night
Congratulations Trinity Bryan, Widlyne Israel, Alena Williams, Porcha Jones, and Keayanna Tolbert. Not pictured: Ronysia Maxwell, Briana Green
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Boys Volleyball Senior Night
Congratulations Kerby Joseph, Simon Roberson, Hernandez, Tyrell Smith, and
Zephaniah Williams.
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Softball Senior Night
Congratulations Donayja Gates
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Prom
"Evening on the Nile"
Thank you to
Mrs. Kyra Brown for putting together an amazing "Evening on the Nile." Our seniors will never forget this incredible Prom. Pictures have been posted to social media and high-resolution files can be downloaded at
www.kathrynkuehn.zenfolio.com/jhsprom2018.
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PTSA Update
2017-2018 PTSA Board (left to right):
Treasurer Rev. Leroy Rose III (JHS parent), Vice President Dawn Acocella (JHS parent), President Lecia Gray (JHS alumni parent), Secretary Whitney Brogger (JHS teacher).
On April 12, 2018 at 5:30pm, the JHS PTSA elections took place. The following positions were filled:
- President - Lecia Gray
- Vice President - Terry Williams
- Treasurer - Rev. Leroy Rose III
The following positions are still open:
- Secretary
- Parliamentarian
Membership recruitment is planned for Tiger Cub Academy over the summer and Back to School Night in August. Elections for remaining positions will take place immediately following Back to School Night (date TBD). It has been my honor to serve and I will remain the Secretary until June 30.
Thank you,
Whitney Brogger
JHS PTSA website
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Did You Know???
Teacher Appreciation Week across the United States is May 7-11, 2018
What Do Teachers Make?
The dinner guests were sitting around the table discussing life. One man, a wealthy business CEO of a large manufacturing company, decided to explain the problem with education today.
He argued, "
What's a kid going to learn from someone who decided his best option in life was to become a teacher?"
He reminded the other dinner guests what they say about teachers,
"Those who can, do. Those who can't, teach."
To emphasize his point he said to another guest;
"You're a teacher, Bonnie. Be honest. What do you really make?" Bonnie, who had a reputation for honesty and frankness replied,
"You want to know what I make?" She paused for a second, then began.
"Well, I make kids work harder than they ever thought they could. I make a C+ feel like the Congressional Medal of Honor."
"I make kids sit through 50 minutes of class time when their parents can"t make them sit for five minutes without an iPod, Game Cube or Netflix movie download." She paused again and looked at each and every person at the table, and continued, "You all want to know what I make?"
"I make kids wonder."
"I make them question."
"I make them apologize and mean it."
"I make them have respect and take responsibility for their actions."
"I teach them to write and then I make them write. Keyboarding isn't everything."
"I make them read, read, read."
"I make them show all their work in math. They use their God-given brain, not the man-made calculator or laptop."
"I make my students from other countries learn everything they need to know in English while preserving their unique cultural identity."
"I make my classroom a place where all my students feel safe."
"I make them understand that if they use the gifts they were given, work hard, and follow their hearts, they can succeed in life."
Pausing one last time, Bonnie continued,
"Then, when people try to judge me by what I make, with me knowing money isn't everything, I can hold my head up high and pay no attention because they are ignorant. You want to know what I make?"
"I make a difference."
"What do you make, Mr. CEO?"
His jaw dropped, and he was silent. The other dinner guests all smiled, stood up, and applauded.
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Enjoy the rest of your week Tigers.
Mrs. Kirby, Principal
Jones High School
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
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