Springboro Junior High School Newsletter October 8, 2023

Springboro Junior High Newsletter

October 8, 2023

Calendar

October 9- Teacher In-Service- No School
October 13- End of First Quarter
October 18- Early Release, Students dismissed at 1:20.
October 20- Report Cards sent home
October 24-27 - 8th Grade D.C. Trip
November 2 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:30 pm -7:00 pm
November 3 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 7:30 am - 2:45 pm
November 13 - Picture Retake Day
November 15 - Early Release, Students dismissed at 1:20.
November 20-24 - Fall Break, No School

Springboro Schools 2023-2024 Academic School Calendar

District Event Calendar 23-24

Give us a follow @boro_sjhs on Instagram to see all the amazing things happening at SJHS this year!

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During the month of November, we will be celebrating all of our Veteran's and Active Duty Service Members. If you or someone in your family would like to participate, please be sure to fill out this google form link. We would like to have all responses and pictures by October 31, 2023 so we can post them!

DC Trip Parent Information Class of 2028

Student Fees and Registration Gateway must be completed for students to be able to attend the trip!

Refresher Video

Please use the link below to access the DC Trip information, also posted on the building website: Washington DC Trip Class of 2028

Parents can call Classic Student Tours at 937-439-0032 for additional questions regarding payment options and details. General questions regarding the trip can be directed to our trip sponsor, Mrs. Hogue at mhogue@springboro.org

Students Not Attending

Permission slips are available for students to pick up from Mrs. Jordan's room. There are also permission slips posted to the Google Classroom. Please have permission slips and money turned in to Mrs. Jordan or the main office no later than October 20th. Because of the process of getting checks cut, no student will be permitted to attend the field trips if they do not turn in these documents and money by the due date. Please email Mrs. Jordan at sjordan@springboro.org if you have any questions.

For students who are not attending D.C., a Google Classroom has been created for student and parent information. Please use this as a means to stay up to date on information, costs, and permission slips. Mrs. Jordan sent out invites last week to students, but please email her, here, at sjordan@springboro if a parent would like added.

Picture Retake Day

Picture retakes will be on Monday, November 13th. This will be for all students who were absent and anyone who wants to retake a photo. It is a $5 fee for a retake unless the error was on the photographer.

Yearbook Information

Yearbook Snap is a great way to submit your photos for a chance to be included in the yearbook. The yearbook staff would like to include pictures of Springboro Sporting events, after-school clubs, and field trips. Photos taken in class will not be considered. You can click the website https://snap.yearbookforever.com/snap/index.html#/upload/1-23J-23867 or just download the free app to a cell phone. Password: Panthers2324

Springboro Junior High yearbooks for the 2023-24 school year are on sale now for $35. The price will increase after Winter Break! Link: yearbookforever.com

Drop off & Pick Up

Please see the map below for student drop off and pick up. We kindly ask that you follow the green arrows and not cut through the lot as we have staff and students walk through the parking lot and this can present a safety issue.

***We also ask that you do not drive around the left side of cars still dropping students off. This can create a safety concern.

In the morning, it is also important to drop off students once you arrive at the sidewalk and not wait to get all the way to the front door. This will allow more kids to begin coming in and significantly speed up the drop off line. Thank you in advance for your attention to this!

Back-to-School: Registration Gateway

The Back-to-School Registration Gateway has been updated for the 2023-2024 school year annual forms collection, and is now open to the public. This offers parents the opportunity each year to review the information that the school has on file for your student(s), and to electronically sign all the required annual forms. If you are already registered, you do not need to re-register. This is simply to review the information we currently have on file and then sign this school year’s annual forms.

Please make note of the following when logging into Registration Gateway -

1. The Family Review functionality has been activated. Parents/Guardians will login by youngest child to update ALL students in the family.

Parents will login to Registration Gateway with their youngest child's information:

Username - Youngest Student ID

Password - Date of Birth (MMDDYYYY)*

*8-Digit Birthdate, No Dashes/Slashes/Spaces, Only Numbers

Current Student Registration: www.springboro.org/ReturningStudents.aspx

NOTE - Not Completing This Online Verification May Keep Your Student From Attending Any Field Trips During the School Year

The District requires this information to be completed by September 29, 2023. Address changes cannot be updated in the Current Student Registration Gateway. If you have an address change, please contact your student’s building secretary.

We want to provide ample time to everyone to complete the necessary student registration information. If you have any questions regarding this online process, please contact the Registration Office at 937-748-6003.

Additional information about Registration and how to get started can be found on our website - www.springboro.org/RegistrationStudents.aspx

A Message from SJHS PTP

Adopt a Staff Member

Family Volunteer

PTP is looking for volunteers to purchase one small gift per quarter for a staff member.

If you like to participate you would be given a list of the staff member’s preferences.
Please scan the QR code to complete the Google Form if you are interested.
Please complete the Google Form for the number of staff members you wish to adopt.

Thank you for your support!

The 2023-2024 Junior High PTP board:

President: Kayla Booth

Vice President: Renee Faine

Treasurer: Ashley Brown

Secretary: Missy Phillips

Email: SJHPTP@gmail.com

If you would like to donate to the PTP in this way, you can send the check or cash in an envelope to school.

Future Meetings will be held in the office conference room beginning @ 9:30. Please see the meeting dates below.

October 20, 2023

November 17, 2023

December 15, 2023

January 19, 2023

February 16, 2023

March 15, 2023

April 19, 2023

May 17, 2023

Check out our Facebook page, HERE, for more information

Parent Health Update

Click above to see updated student health information and gain access to district forms that will need to be completed for your student. Please review additional information regarding Emergency Medical Plans should this be necessary for your child.

An Important Announcement From Our District Nurse Regarding Immunizations

Please use the link below to access Mrs. Patterson's important message regarding 7th-grade immunizations.

7th Grade Immunization Update

Lunch Information

Lunch payments may be made online through PaySchools Central. Cash or check (payable to Springboro Junior High School) is also accepted. The standard price for a school lunch is $2.75.

Free/Reduced Meal Application

Families who believe they qualify for the Free/Reduced Meal program can fill out our online application for approval. Our online application is the fastest way to qualify for the Free/Reduced Meal program. Families have to fill out an application every school year for their student(s) to receive benefits.

Click Here to Fill Out Our Online Application for the Free/Reduced Meal Program

If you would prefer to fill out a paper application, please return a completed form to Kelsey Warren at Springboro High School (SHS) - 1675 S Main Street, Springboro, OH 45066.

If you are currently approved for the Free/Reduced Meal Program, you would have thirty (30) school days to submit a new application.

Online October Lunch Menu

I Want to Communicate with My Child's Teacher

They want to communicate with you too! Teachers will set up their Google Classrooms or Progress Book platforms once school starts. Please ask your child to show you where their assignments and due dates are posted. Should you have any questions, please call the front office and leave a message. You will receive a reply within 24 hours. The link to the district email directory is below. You are also welcome to send an email.

Click HERE for a link to the district staff email directory.

Student Safety Reporting

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.

Daily Announcements

Lunch Menu

Visit the JH Website

Student Mental Health Services

Thanks for reading this Junior High Principal Update.

Principal, Tyler Lotspaih | Assistant Principal, Heather Pinto

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