mrs. antionette hamilton mr. cliff snitgen

1 | P a g e http://jeannette.uticak12.org/

40400 Gulliver Sterling Heights, MI 48310 Phone (586) 797-3300 Fax (586) 797-3301

Mrs. Antionette Hamilton Mr. Cliff Snitgen Principal Assistant Principal

Onsite Construction: As part of the Bond, construction has taken place at Jeannette Junior High school. We are excited to have our parking lot, sidewalks, and lighting replaced. The project has begun in the first stages and will continue through the summer. During this time, area of school access is limited with safety precautions in place. We can’t wait for the finished product in the fall! JJH Book Returns: All students are expected to return all library books and textbooks next week. As we are continuing to exercise social distancing and follow the MDHH guidelines, we are asking that only 1 parent enter the building for book drop off, no children allowed. Parking will be available at the front entrance; you will be directed to enter door #11 and exit door #1. Anyone entering our building must wear a face covering, as part of the MDHH guidelines. Students are responsible for any damaged, lost or stolen books and will be charged replacement fees for each item.

Tuesday, May 26th Thursday, May 28th 9th Grade

Book Returns 7th & 8th Grade Book Returns

Last names A-K 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

and Last names L-Z

11:30 a.m. -1:30 pm

Last names A-K 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

and Last names L-Z

11:30 a.m. -1:30 pm Online Learning: Lessons are including online tutorials, videos and online downloadable attachments. The learning will continue until the semester ends! Students last day for classes is June 11, 2020. Please refer to the online schedule within the newsletter. Locker Clean Out: We allowed students to clean out lockers on 3 previous dates. Any student(s) needing belongings out of their lockers will send an email to [email protected] by Monday, June 1, 2020. The email must include student first name, last name, current grade, phone number, list of items needed. A confirmation contact will be made with further details.

http://jeannette.uticak12.org/

mailto:[email protected]



JJH MAY 2020

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Teacher

Appreciation

Week

5 6 7 8 9

10

MOTHER’S DAY

11

12 13 14 15

16

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@ 6pm

Night @5:30pm

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No School

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24

31

25

Memorial Day

No School

26 27 28 29 30




Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 10 11

Last Day

of School

12 13

14

Flag Day

15 16 17 18 19 20

First Day of

Summer

21

Happy Father’s

Day

22 23 24 25 26 27

28 29 30




Secondary Online Learning Schedule

 

10:30a.m. – 11:30a.m.  11:45a.m. – 12:45p.m.  1:00p.m. – 2:00p.m. 

Prior to 10:15a.m. or After

2:15p.m.

Additional Support 

Office Hours

Monday  1st hour  2nd hour  3rd hour  4th/5th/6th  

Tuesday  4th hour  5th hour  6th hour  1st/2nd/3rd  

Wednesday  1st hour  2nd hour  3rd hour  4th/5th/6th  

Thursday   4th hour  5th hour  6th hour  1st/2nd/3rd 

Friday   Office hours for additional support includes: Administration, Teachers, Social Workers,

Psychologists, Counselors, support staff and students  

• Students are encouraged to access the content for their class during this time. However, they may

access the content anytime during the day and are not required to be online for the duration of each

class.

• Teachers will post their content, activities, assignments, assessments, videos, etc. prior to the class

start time. Teachers may hold discussions during class time that would be beneficial for students to

attend, but not required to be able to complete the assigned work.

• Teacher availability is flexible and will be determined by the teacher, based on the needs of the

class.

• Teachers may use any form of communication with students such as, email, conference calls,

Microsoft TEAM calls, pre-recorded video lessons, recorded live sessions, etc.

• Students are encouraged to make an appointment with their teacher if they need help on the

assignment or have any other questions or concerns.




Jeannette Junior High School

Counseling Department

All students are assigned to their counselor based on their last name. See below for the

alpha breakdown of each counselor’s caseload. Throughout the school year counselors will

post information about current happenings. To speak with your child’s Counselor, you may

call phone number (586) 797-3390 or send an email.

Mrs. Karey Tsatsanis: A-K Mrs. Nina Jenkins: L– Z

Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]






Make it Count for Students: Participate in 2020 Census

Utica Community Schools is joining area communities in helping to share information about the importance of

participating in the 2020 Census.

Participating in the census survey will have a positive impact on the resources that the communities receive from

the federal government, and local programs for students is no exception. The census data is used to determine

federal funding levels by determining the number of residents and the needs of the community.

The census also provides funding to address key community needs for road improvements, housing, block grants

and student college loans.

Census materials are scheduled to be mailed in mid-March with information on how to complete the questionnaire

online, by phone or mail. More information is available at http://census.gov/.

Census 2020 resources specific to Michigan, can be found at https://www.michigan.gov/census2020.

Student and Family Heath

We want to share with you a series of important links that have been created related to student and family health. Both the Center for Disease Control and the Michigan Department of Health have created fact sheets regarding the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. The information is available at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html - Center for Disease Control and https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71550_5104_97675---,00.html - Michigan Department of Public Health. As always, we encourage students to practice healthy habits such as proper hand washing and coughing or sneezing into a sleeve or tissue, as well as staying home when sick, to prevent germs from spreading.


http://census.gov/

https://www.michigan.gov/census2020

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html

https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/0,5885,7-339-71550_5104_97675---,00.html



Cool Online Learning from Mrs. Campbell’s Art Class…

3D Paper Sculptures, created with using techniques

such as: fringe, quilling, layering, folding, twisting, etc.

By Vanessa P.

By- Sarah B.




YEARBOOKS Yearbooks will be arriving sometime during the first week in June. At this time, we

are waiting on the governor's guidelines to put together the safest distribution for

our students and families. We will share more information as it becomes available.

There are currently about 50 books left to sell. If you are interested, you can

purchase a book for $35 at www.jostensyearbook.com.

If you have any questions, please email Ms. Rutha at [email protected].

THE UCS SUPPORT OUR SPORTS 5K RUN WILL BE A VIRTUAL RUN IN 2020

DETAILS AND COSTS CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOLLOWING LINK. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THE

RUN, YOU MAY CONTACT JEANNETTE'S ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AT ([email protected]). THANK YOU

FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF UTICA JUNIOR HIGH ATHLETICS.

https://eastsideracing.enmotive.com/events/register/ucs-sterling-heights-sos-5k

Virtual Run/Walk Adult - MI | UCS -

Sterling Heights SOS 5k

Saturday, May 30th Virtual Event for 2020 As a result of the

Covid-19 virus, the 2020 event is going to be a virtual. A

virtual event is one in which you can support an organization

without physically being present at a venue.

eastsideracing.enmotive.com


http://www.jostensyearbook.com/









TEALS Program

Computer science in every secondary school

Bringing Computer Science to Jeannette Junior High School – Volunteers Needed

Dear Parents or Guardians,

Jeannette Junior High School has an exciting opportunity to continue offering computer science next

year. We are investing in our students by partnering with Microsoft Philanthropies TEALS to offer

Computer Science Discoveries courses.

As a TEALS partner school, Jeannette Junior High needs technical volunteers to team-teach this

course with our teachers. Jeannette Junior High School will hold the course first period, allowing

volunteers to go to work after volunteering. If you work in tech and would be interested in making a

difference in our students’ future success, please contact Principal, Mrs. Hamilton or apply at

Microsoft.com/TEALS.

Please forward this to technical industry professionals in your network. You can read more about the

TEALS Program on their website at Microsoft.com/TEALS.

Thank you in advance,

Mrs. Hamilton

Microsoft.com/TEALS


https://microsoft.com/TEALS

https://microsoft.com/TEALS



2019-2020 Calendar

March 16 School Closure Begins

April 6 Spring Break Begins

No School

April 14 Classes Resume

May 22 Professional Development Day

No School

May 25 Memorial Day

No School

June 11 Last Day of Classes for K-12 Students

2020-2021 Calendar

September 1 First Day of School (Full day secondary, half day elementary)

September 4-7 Labor Day Weekend - No School for K-12 Students

November 3 No School for K-12 Students

November 25-27 Thanksgiving Break - No School

December 23-January 1 Winter Break - No School

January 18 MLK Day - No School

February 15-19 Mid-Winter Break

April 2 Good Friday - No School for K-12 Students

April 5-9 Spring Break - No School

May 28-31 Memorial Day Weekend

June 11 Last Student Day (Half-Day for Students)




2021-2022 Calendar

August 31 First Day of School (Full day secondary, half day elementary)

September 3-6 Labor Day Weekend - No School for K-12 Students

November 2 No School for K-12 Students

November 24-26 Thanksgiving Break - No School

December 22-December 31 Winter Break - No School

January 17 MLK Day - No School for K-12 Students

February 21-25 Mid-Winter Break

April 4-8 Spring Break - No School

April 15 Good Friday - No School

May 27-30 Memorial Day Weekend

June 10 Last Student Day (Half-Day for Students)




Utica Community Sch

Principal, Assistant Principal and our Security Specialist continuously review the student code of conduct with your child, please review the contents of the UCS Junior High handbook at home

with your child, as well. The current handbook is available on the district website: http://www.uticak12.org/handbook.

Thank you for your continued support!

PowerSchool App PowerSchool/Unified Classroom is the school district’s student information system. It is used to view classes, take attendance, produce transcripts, view report cards and progress reports, view upcoming assignments, and much more. Student report cards and progress reports will be email through this system. Please view the following attachments to create your account https://www.uticak12.org/academics/powerschool to go to the district’s PowerSchool website to learn more.

CLICK

HERE


https://www.uticak12.org/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=36497889

http://www.uticak12.org/handbook

https://www.uticak12.org/academics/powerschool







Jeannette Junior High

Communication Flowchart Process

Parents transitioning from elementary to junior high school often wonder the best way to have their question or concern addressed. It is easy to become discouraged when attempts to communicate with school officials are not addressed only to be referred to others to resolve a problem your child may be experiencing in school. In order to help parents with this process and assist in efficiency, the “Jeannette Junior High School Communication Process Flowchart,” has been created. This sequence is in place to make sure your questions and concerns are addressed to the proper school official. It is our hope that the flowchart will be utilized as a way to direct your question or concern so that it may be handled by the appropriate school official and responded to quickly. As always, classroom concerns and questions should be directed to the specific teacher involved. The chart is listed within this newsletter and will also be available on the website for parents for future reference. Please note that our office staff are trained to help assist parents with this process and in many cases, you will be referred to the first level in order to provide you with the most direct staff member.

Most parent and community questions are easily and completely answered by communicating directly with the staff member closest to the situation. As you move further along the flowchart, the staff is less directly involved and usually needs additional time to research the situation before they can give you an answer. If you do not hear back from the person you have contacted within two (2) business days, it is appropriate to reach out to them again before moving along to the next level of the flowchart. We do not expect your questions or concerns to go unanswered for a long period of time. Each situation should first be addressed at whatever level the initial action was taken with appeals moving on to the next level on the “Communication Process Flowchart.” The easiest way to communicate is via e-mail while a phone call is the next preferable way.

Jeannette Junior High Communication Process Flowchart Area of Concern First Level

Second Level Third Level Fourth

Level Fifth Level

Instruction/Curriculum Teacher Counselor Assistant Principal

Principal Board Office

Athletics Coach JJH Athletic Director

Principal District Athletic Director

Board Office

Special Education Teacher Special Education Staff

Counselor Principal Board Office

Student Concerns/Guidance/Health Related Concerns

Teacher or Counselor

Assistant Principal

Principal

Classroom Concerns/ Discipline

Teacher Counselor Assistant Principal


Non-Classroom School Concerns/Discipline

Counselor Assistant Principal


Transportation Bus driver Assistant Principal (Discipline)

Transportation Supervisor

Board Office




Guidelines for Parent Communications to Teachers and Staff

• The purpose of this section is to serve as a general guide for ensuring effective communication from parents to teachers, staff and administrators. Communication refers to both the sending and receiving of information, such as email and notes, and verbal communications such as telephone conversations and face-to-face meetings. In order to ensure a successful exchange of information, it is important that all parties follow a few key principles.

Maintain Respectful and Open Communication

• Always use a respectful and polite tone.

• Request don’t demand.

• Be ready not just to provide information, but to listen to teacher/staff observations and perspectives.

• Enter the exchange with an open mind and assume a shared best interest for your child.

• Be prepared to work collaboratively to solve problems.

• Threats and/or inappropriate language will not be tolerated toward staff members. Confidentiality

• Recognize that confidentiality may limit information that can be shared from school to parents, including consequences for other students’ behaviors.

Time to Respond to Communications

• Teachers will make every effort to respond as soon as possible to parent communications, with the understanding that the teaching day sometimes precludes immediate responses.

• Teachers and staff may need some time to collect needed information before responding.

• If you need to have a face-to-face meeting, it is always best to schedule the appointment in advance. Teachers, counselors, and administrators may not be readily available when parents “show up” unannounced. Please provide all the necessary information pertaining to the meeting in advance.

Whom to Contact

• Most communications of classroom concerns should be directed at first to your child’s teacher.

• If you have an issue with a staff member, first try to address those concerns with that staff member directly.

• If you have discussed with your child’s teacher and the issue has not been addressed to your satisfaction, then move to the next level.

• Please recognize that it is both the policy and the value of our school that we operate with openness, collaboration and the shared best interest for every student.


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