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Springboro Junior High Newsletter
January 24, 2021
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Calendar & Event Information
Feb 1-4: IOWA Tests (7th grades only - Model A & B)
Feb 1&3: IOWA Tests for Model B students (Part I & II)
Feb 12: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice
Feb 15: NO SCHOOL - President's Day
Mar 11: Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Mar 12: NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workday
Mar 29 - Apr 5: NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
May 31: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
June 3: Last Day of School for Students
For more information, read the ...
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Last week, SJHS teachers worked together to recognize some of our most exceptional and hard-working students at Springboro Junior High School by nominating them as Students of the Month for the month of December. In total, teachers selected 20 of the extraordinary students.
The following is a full list of all students that were selected:
MJ Highley; Khloe Hisel; Kaylee Larsen; Joscelyn Kavey; Ava Evans; Jack Harper; Aubrey Hoffman; James Ray; Katie Morton; Ben Hail; Tony Ngo; Sophie Holsinger; Bryce Jackson; Diya Patel; Rachael Galbraith; Chelsea Brecht; Kayla Nichols; Jude Bowman; Parker Coatney; Bianca Garay
A special thanks to these students for working to the best of their ability, and serving as exceptional models for others. These students' efforts are greatly appreciated and their hard work has not gone unnoticed.
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Book Club for Model A and B Students |
This past week, 7th grade English Language Arts teachers facilitated virtual book talks between Model A In-Person Learning students and Model B At-Home Virtual Learning students. Model B students interacted with their classmates from their assigned class period. 7th grade students are currently reading, The Outsiders.
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A Message to SJHS Parents/Guardians |
This message is sent in light of recent incidents that Springboro Junior High School administration has been made aware of in which students have been using social media/technology inappropriately, specifically sending and receiving inappropriate pictures. These incidents occurred at home after school hours.
Many Junior High students have daily access to Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram. Without proper supervision, these platforms offer a chance for young people to speak without adult guidance and intervention, often resulting in poor choices by the student. Many of the inappropriate pictures sent and received by students were sent through Snapchat, automatically disappearing off of the phone after 10 seconds. If the photos were saved, students placed them in a password protected folder on Snapchat, labeled ‘My Eyes Only". We encourage parents to have frequent conversations with their children about using social media responsibly.
Possessing or sending inappropriate pictures of students under 18 years of age can result in felony charges and confiscation of the student's cell phone. Springboro Junior High students have previously learned about social media and how to use it responsibly as part of the 6th grade DARE curriculum.
Please feel free to contact Mr. Jon Franks, building principal, or Mrs. Alisha Jung, assistant principal, with any further questions.
Jon Franks Alisha Jung
937-748-3953
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Announcements for Parents
IOWA Testing - 7th grade, February 1-4
Students in Grade 7 will be taking the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) on February 1-4. The Iowa Tests of Basic Skills is a nationally-normed achievement test that compares your child’s achievement to that of students across the nation. What is this test used for? IOWA test scores are used: (1) to guide efforts to adapt instruction to the needs and abilities of students; (2) to provide a measure of each student’s level of cognitive development that captures important information not represented in school grades or in other measures of school achievement; (3) to identify students whose predicted levels of achievement are markedly discrepant from their observed levels of achievement.
Parents/guardians can help their child to do well by making sure s/he gets a good night’s sleep, has breakfast, and arrives at school on time. Students are not expected to study for the Iowa Tests. The results of this test have no impact on students’ grades or movement to the eighth grade. Score reports will be made available to parents during the Spring of 2021. If you have any questions about the IOWA tests, please contact Chuck Wiggins cwiggins@springboro.org or Beth Holtrey bholtrey@springboro.org.
Model B At-Home Virtual Learning students will have two options to take the IOWA tests: (1) Come to school during the regular school day on February 1-4 (four days total) at 7:30 a.m. and take the tests with their Model A In-Person Learning classmates. All students will wear face coverings. Social distancing (3 feet or more) will be attempted, but cannot be guaranteed; (2) Come to school on February 1 and 3 starting at 2:30 p.m. (two days total) and take the test only with other Model B At-Home Virtual students who have selected this option. All students will wear face coverings and social distancing (3 feet or more) can be guaranteed. The parents/guardians of Model B students have been emailed this information with a link to select Option 1 or 2. Model B parents/guardians will receive more information via email this week regarding testing-related procedures. Questions on this topic can be directed to building principal, Jon Franks, at jfranks@springboro.org or 937-748-3953.
-----------------------------------------Previous Announcements-----------------------------------
Past Junior High Principal Updates
To view past Junior High Principal Updates, please visit the Junior High main webpage and scroll down the right hand side of the page.
Black History Month Contest
Open to All K - 12 Students: Calling all Springboro area students! Students are invited to compete in the Black History Month Contest. The contest is a part of the Black History Month celebration sponsored by Parents Empowering All Children of Color (PEACOC) in conjunction with the City of Springboro, Clearcreek Township and the Springboro Community City School District.
PEACOC is excited to provide an opportunity for Springboro area students to celebrate unsung Black heroes during Black History Month.
Basic information: The Black History Month Contest is open to all students in Kindergarten through 12th grade who live in Springboro or Clearcreek Township. All submissions must be received electronically at PEACOCswohio@gmail.com before 5 pm on January 29, 2021. Contest winners will present their essays during an awards ceremony on February 26, 2021. Additionally, contestants in first, second, and third place will receive a monetary award from PEACOC and be recognized by local officials. Submissions that do not meet the criteria, that plagiarized others work, or do not include a complete application form will not be considered.
Please submit the intention to apply form by January 8th at the PEACOC website.
COVID-19 Health Information
As a reminder, it is critical that if your student, or a family member in your household, has been tested for COVID-19 and you are still awaiting results, please remain home until the results of the test are known. Do not have your student report to school while you are awaiting results. Also, if your student or a family member in your household has tested positive for COVID-19, please stay home to self-quarantine.
Do not report to school if either of these scenarios apply to you or your family. Only, if we work together, as a district, as parents, and as community members can we continue to maintain a safe school environment for all of our students and staff.
School Fees Update, 2020-21
This school year is unlike any other. In particular, as it relates to school fees, we wanted to share a few details on the particulars of school fees given the structure of this current school year.
As all students in Springboro Schools are given the option of transitioning between our Model A (in-person) and Model B (at-home/virtual) by quarter, this proves difficult when assessing school fees mid-year. Given this, we will review the school fees for our Model B students at the conclusion of the school year. In the event a Model B student did not receive all items within the school fee structure, those particular fees (or fee) will be prorated by quarter, and a credit or refund will be applied. Again, this will be done so at the end of this school year for any student who was in Model B during a particular quarter.
School Fees
School fees for the Junior High are now able to be viewed and paid online through Pay Schools Central. To access Pay Schools Central, click on the ‘Parents’ tab on the main webpage for Springboro Schools - www.springboro.org
In addition, schools fees can be paid by check made payable to ‘Springboro Junior High School.’ Please contact the main office at 937-748-3953 with any questions.
As a reminder, eighth grade students attending the 2021 Washington, D.C. trip must have their fees paid in order to attend the trip.
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2021 Washington, D.C. 8th Grade Trip Information |
Springboro's annual 8th grade student trip to Washington, D.C. and Gettysburg has been postponed to May 4-7, 2021.
This trip was originally scheduled for November of 2020.
Updated Payment Information: Six Hundred dollars ($600) was due by Monday, November 23, 2020. The final balance for the trip will be due on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. As a reminder, the total cost of the trip is anticipated to be in the range of $785-$887. The final cost of the trip within this range will be based on the total number of students attending the trip.
All payments can be made by sending a check/money order to Classic Student Tours (Springboro Junior High School does not accept payments) or paying by credit card on their website http://classicstudenttours.com
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The 8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip is an exciting experience for students, aligning with 8th Grade Social Studies standards.
The only form turned back into the Junior High School is the Eligibility Criteria Form. The permission slip and all money payments are to be submitted directly to the tour company, Classic Student Tours. Springboro Junior High School does not accept money payments for the trip.
All 8th grade Washington, D.C. trip questions can be directed to the trip advisor, Mr. Guinther, at jguinther@springboro.org
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If you believe your child is being bullied, harassed, or you suspect any type of suspicious behavior, contact your child’s principal or report the incident through our Student Safety Reporting System.
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Springboro Junior High School
1605 S. Main Street
Springboro, OH 45066
937-748-3953
Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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