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Volume Number 7 - Issue Number 03 - January 24, 2008

SJHS Mission Statement

"EMBRACING DIVERSITY IN THE

PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE"

PTA PRESIDENT

On behalf of the Slidell Junior High School Parent Teacher Association (PTA), I would

like to take a moment to offer you the opportunity to support teachers, parents, and

students withing this community.

Slidell Junior High School will be having its annual 8th Grade Picnic

at Heritage Park here in Slidell on May 13, 2008.This will be a time for our

8th graders to spend the entire day with their classmates and teachers one last time

before venturing into high school. This year's class has approximately 400 students.

Because of budget limitations, we are asking for donations to help assist

with food, drinks, small raffle gifts, and other necesary items to ensure that

the picnic is a great success. We would like to request your assistance in any donation

which would be provided to the students of Slidell Junior High School.

Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions, concerns, or possible

stipulations, please call.

Hope to see you at our next PTA Meeting on Monday, May 12th 6:30 pm.!

Angel Carter - President

"Help PTA help SJHS students"!

SJHS PRINCIPAL, BRENNAN MCCURLEY

As we begin the 3rd 9 weeks, I would like to remind you about the upcoming iLEAP and LEAP tests. Your help in keeping your children focused on working hard is greatly appreciated. With only about a month and a half before the test, it is important to not ease up now. Continue to encourage them to do their best and to seek help when thet need it. As always if there is anything we can do as a school, please do not hesitate to let us know.

I would like to take this time to congratulate Jesse Grantz for being named SJH Student of the Year. There were so many deserving students. We are proud of all the nominees and thankful for all they have done to make our school great!

Lastly, I would like to inform you about the upcoming School Board Bond Reauthorization that will be on the ballot on March 8th. This reauthorization is critical to helping maintain the high standards of educational excellence and security that we all expect, and no additional taxes are required to fund the package.

While the money will be spent on many worthy things throughout the parish: the two things that most affect us at SJH is the money that will be spent on technology and security. The package creates a $15 million revenue stream to effectively and equitably fund expanded classroom technology in all schools across the school system along with the district infrastructure to support the technology. Also, to continue efforts to be proactive in addressing school safety, $2 million of the requthorization would be used to add a sophisticated security camera system to help monitor all schools, as has been suggested by parental input and extensive research into school security measures. Your vote is important. Please vote March 8.

Once again, thank you for all that you do and for allowing us to be a part of your child's life!

- Brennan McCurley

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

April 14 - 18, 2008

On behalf of the Slidell Junior High School Parent Teacher Association (PTA), I would like to bring to your attention Teacher Appreciation Week. Every young mind needs a spark to light the way to a brighter future through learning - and teachers are that spark. During this special week, show teachers the appreciation they so richly deserve. Teachers, in partnership with parents, truly make a difference.

In order to enhance your child's learning experience, teachers often go through numerous supplies during the course of the school year that need to be restocked for the following year. So to show our gratitude for what they have contributed to our children this year, we will be providing gift baskets to each department filled with supplies to assist them next year. We ask that you donate school supplies, which need to be in by April 14, 2008. We will be providing them at the luncheon on April 18, 2008. There will be a box located outside the main office so the students can place the items there.

Please help show our gratitude to our teachers. If you have any questions, please contact Brandy Yarborough (985) 285 - 5585, Teacher Appreciation CoChair.

Thank you!

Angel Carter, SJHS PTA President

CALENDAR

May 2, 2008: PTA sponsors Spring Dance 7:00 - 10:00 pm

May 12, 2008: General PTA meeting, 6:30 (cafeteria)

(Will vote on next year's board)

May 13, 2008: 8th Grade Picnic

SJHS PTA BOARD MEMBERS

President - Angel Carter (985) 639-9556

Vice-President - Charlene Hostetler (985) 788-0708

Treasurer - Jennifer Houck (985) 641-7504

Secretary - Mary Kittel (985) 643-4747

GIRLS BASKETBALL

CONGRATULATIONS to the 7th grade 2007 - 2008 Lady Tigers,

who went UNDEFEATED this season!

GIRLS TRACK TRYOUTS

Team tryouts will be Tuesday, Febraury 12. Have rides for 4pm at SJHS.

All trying out must have a current physical turned in and a parent permission

slip BEFORE trying out.

"MY LOUISIANA" Essay Contest

Great job to all the participants!

Congratulations to the following students:

1st Place: Alexis Bouchereau

2nd Place: Indira Rambarran

3rd Place: Alexandra Jung

Honorable Mention: Kimberly Rijo

Honorable Mention: Steven Jung

REFLECTIONS PROGRAM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Slidell Junior High had two students participate in this year's Reflection Program with the theme, "I Can Make A Difference By..." . Both did a wonderful job and represented their school, teachers, and themselves very well. 8th grader, Chelsea Blankenship, will receive an Award of Excellence in her Literature entry and 7th grader, Steven Jung, will receive an Award of Excellence in this Visual Arts entry. Both students will be presented with an award at the next PTA meeting. In addition, both of their entries have been submitted to the District level.

HELPFUL WEB LINKS

SJHS - http://slidelljunior.stpsb.org/index.html

National PTA - http://www.pta.org/

Online dictionary - http://dictionary.reference.com/

LEAP (practice) - http://www.charliefrench.com/

STPSB - http://www.stpsb.org

***SPECIAL BULLETIN**

Would you like to earn some extra income and in the process help your child's school at the same time? The St. Tammany Parish School System is now accepting substitute applications. The office of Professional Development, 227 N. Jefferson in Covington, oversees regulations, data entry and partnership work with the schools for all substitutes in our parish. Registration is on Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 am - 11:00 am. You must provide a valid driver's license, social security card, and proof of highest education at the time of registration. Call (985) 898-6477 for more information.

All substitute teachers and paraprofessionals must attend a full day training session. The cost of the training is $25; however, substitutes are reimbursed after the tenth day substituting in our schools during the school year. The purpose of this workshop is to enhance the ability of the substitute teacher to be much more than just a caretaker in the classroom. Implementation of a training program is designed to decrease incidences that cause problems and increase student learning.

WSJH 100.1 FM

WSJH is the in-house TV station at Slidell Junior High. WSJH broadcasts the morning news to the teachers and student of SJH every morning. WSJH has a crew of 18 students. Students behind the scenes run cameras, video boards, audio mixers and a computer displaying graphics. Two students appear on air everyday. One anchors the show and the second does the sports report.

WSJH also broadcasts the news on 100.1 FM. The WSJH radio station can betuned in for one mile around the school.

SPIRIT SHIRT CONTEST WINNERS

The students listed below are the finalists for the 8th grade T-Shirt contest. There are some great designs that can be seen on display in the main hallway. Who will it be? Ballots will be disributed to homeroom teachers February 1st. The winner will be announced February 18 at PTA meeting.

Andra McClure; Brendan Pecanty; Nicole Poche; Lyndsey Alexius; Krista Mancuso; Mike Burgess; Nicole Preist; Arielle Braxton; Shelby Gordon; Jacob Hope

HELPING YOUR CHILD GET THE MOST OUR OF HOMEWORK

1. Assume your child will have studying to do every night.

2. Ask if they understand their homework, if not, work a few examples.

3. Ask to see it once their teacher has returned it and review together.

4. Stay in touch with teachers and ask how you can support what they are studying (flash cards, spelling, etc.)

5. Don't do it for them, but help them do it for themselves.

6. Praise your child for doing well and often.

7. Show them that you think homework is important. If you are at work, ask to see it when you get home.

8. Remember - you and their teachers want the same thing, to help your child learn.

PTA COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Volunteers - Jan Perone

Cultural Arts - Delane Jung

Honor Roll - Barbara Lewis & Delane Jung

Hospitality - Angel Carter

Ice Cream Sales - Mary Kittel, Brandy Yarborough, Lisa Cresson & Jennifer Houcke

Fundraising - Charlene Hostettler

8th Grade Picnic - Stacy Davis

Newsletter - Randy Carter

Secretary Day - Pat Spicuzza

Spring Dance - Tammy Benoit & Dana Caples

SLIDELL JUNIOR HIGH VISION

"Slidell Junior High School is a partnership of students, staff, parents, and community where respect and service to others are modeled and valued."

Join PTA today!

Thank you!