Springboro Junior High Newsletter
September 3, 2023
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Calendar
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September 4- No School/Labor Day
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September 20- Early Release, Students dismissed at 1:20.
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September 22- Picture Day
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September 26- Washington, D.C. Parent Refresher Meeting
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September 29 - Registration Gateway Back-to-School Forms Due
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October 7- Fall Fest @ SJHS 2:00-5:00 out in front of school
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October 9- Teacher Inservice- No School
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October 13- End of First Quarter
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October 18- Early Release, Students dismissed at 1:20.
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October 20- Report Cards sent home
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October 24-27 - 8th Grade D.C. Trip
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Give us a follow @boro_sjhs on Instagram to see all the amazing things happening at SJHS this year! |
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Spirit Wear/D.C. Shirts/ Team Grade Level Shirts
Please check out our online store with 937 ink! It has Springboro Spirit Wear, Washington D.C. Shirts, and Grade Level Shirts. Part of the proceeds will come back to SJHS and the PTP. Thank you all for the support!
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Picture Day
Picture day is scheduled for September 22nd.
You may pre-order school pictures online by September 25th or fill out the envelope that will come home and send with your student on picture day.
LINK TO ORDER ONLINE:
**Sales tax will be added to your purchase only if you are pre-ordering online**
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School Fees
School Fees for the 23-24 school year will drop on Friday, September 8, 2023. You can pay online @ paycentral or bring a check/cash to the school. Please make all checks payable to Springboro Junior High School. If you have any questions, please email: Denise Swope or call (937) 748-3953 Ext. 2411 |
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Homework Help
Homework help will be starting the week of September 11, 2023. Homework help is for any student who would like additional support on homework assignments throughout the year. It will run every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:25-3:25 in room 148 (Mrs. Jordan's room). Students will need to be picked up out front following the 3:25 dismissal.
It is also important that students only attend if they have work to be completed. In the event that homework help needs to be canceled, we will announce it on the announcements for all students to hear.
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Clubs/Activities/Student Council
Please see the information below about different clubs and activities happening at SJHS this year!
Interact Club:Do you want to make a difference in your school?Are you looking for community service? Do you want to discover new cultures?
Interact Club is a student-led club for junior high and high school students. It is a great way to connect with other leaders in your school and community as you serve together on a variety of projects throughout the year. Meetings and service opportunities will be announced through our Google Classroom page. If you are ready to have fun, make new friends, and have a positive impact on the world around you, then this is the club for you! Join Today on Google Classroom: vqdumng
Yearbook:The Springboro Junior High Yearbook Club is looking for leaders willing to join our team and create an amazing book. This club meets twice a month after school from September-April. If you are interested, click here to apply now. The Application Deadline is September 5th.
Student Council: Student Council will be looking for 8 - 7th graders and 8 - 8th graders to represent the student body this school year. Election sign-ups will be outside of Mrs. Leeth's room 161 all next week. Students will need to create a poster to be hung in the cafeteria and prepare a short speech about why they are the best choice to represent the student body, with Flipgrid. The deadline to sign up is Friday Sept. 1. See Mrs. Leeth if you have any questions.
Muse Machine: We are bringing MuseMachine to the Junior High! Open to any student who is interested in the Arts! Muse Machine is a nationally celebrated arts education organization for students. The club supports the arts and helps bring performances, musicals, and art related programs to schools. If you are interested in finding out more information about MuseMachine please see Mrs. Gantt or Mrs. Clark. Here is the Link to sign- up.
Junior Minority Club: Are you trying to find a nitch, some place you feel welcomed? Want to meet new people and learn about each other. Join the Junior Minority Club! Everyone is welcome to come! The first meeting will be on Wednesday, September 6th at 2:25 in Mrs. Jordan’s room 148.
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Parent Satisfaction Survey
As a PreK-12 public school district, it is important to find ways to better serve the students and families within our community. At Springboro Schools, we appreciate the confidence and trust you place in our district to educate your student(s). By sharing your thoughts, concerns, or suggestions, your feedback helps us understand how satisfied you are with the educational experience offered at Springboro Schools. This gives us valuable insight into the areas of strength, as well as those in need of improvement.
We are committed to providing the best possible educational experience for both you and your student(s), and strive to maintain a continued level of excellence each school year. By collecting your feedback, Springboro Schools can make data-driven decisions that enhance the learning experience for our students and foster a positive school culture.
Please take a moment to complete this anonymous survey by Sept. 5. Thank you!
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Warm Weather
As a reminder, due to the hot weather forecast, we encourage you to send your student to school with a water bottle, and to wear the appropriate clothing necessary to stay cool. In regards to clothing, as it relates to the student dress code, please see our handbook if you have any questions. These regulations will assist parents, students, staff, and administrators in determining appropriate student standards for dress and personal appearance while at school or school related functions.
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Junior High Boys Basketball open gym will begin after Labor Day. These open gyms are for boys not participating in a FALL sport at school. The open gyms will be every Wednesday night as follows:
-8th grade boys 5:30 - 7:00 pm at Springboro High School Aux gym
-7th grade boys 7:00 - 8:30 pm at Springboro High School Aux gym
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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
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.
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DC Trip Parent Information Class of 2028
We will host a parent refresher meeting on Tuesday, September 26th @ 7:00 p.m. in the SJHS commons to go over information regarding the upcoming trip on Oct. 24-27.
The total cost of the Washington DC trip is $1037.00. If you have paid a total of $750.00 so far, your final payment will be $287.00. This final payment needs to be paid by Sept 7th, and you need to make that payment by calling Classic Student Tours directly at 937-439-0032. You can also make payments online at classicstudenttours.com.
One additional piece of information, roommate sign-ups will be Sept 13 and all payments must be paid in full in order for your child to sign-up. Please note, your child must be present during the sign-ups. Other students can not sign up those roommates who are absent.
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
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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.
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!
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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.
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Please complete the Google Form for the number of staff members you wish to adopt.
Thank you for your support!
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The 2023-2024 Junior High PTP board:
President: Kayla Booth
Vice President: Renee Faine
Treasurer: Ashley Brown
Secretary: Missy Phillips
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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.
September 15, 2023
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 for more information:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 left hand side of the page.
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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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Thanks for reading this Junior High Principal Update.
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PeachJar is an electronic flyer communication tool that will send you emails regarding important PTP information and other district and community updates. Register for PeachJar.
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