Johnson Creek High/Middle School Newsletter March 2014

Stories and events from inside the walls of Johnson Creek High School March 2014 Blue Jay Update From the office of the principal Important Dates: • March 1st: HS/MS Solo/Ensemble Festival @Deerfield • March 3rd: Referendum Information Night • March 9th: Daylight Savings Time (Spring Forward) • March 10th: First day of Track practice • March 10th: 7:45-11:30 Weather Make-up Day • March 10th: Parent/Teacher Conferences, 1-8pm • March 11th: End of Winter Choir Concert, Grades 5-12 • March 13th: Winter Athletic Awards Night, 7pm • March 17th: First day of Softball practice • March 24th: First day of Baseball practice • March 18th: All Band Concert, Grades 5-12 • March 28th: Early Release Day, Students dismissed at 11:30 am-No lunch served • March 28th: End of 3rd Quarter A Message from the Principal... March Madness has finally arrived! My favorite time of the year! For me, March encompasses two of my favorite times: the NCAA Tournament and St. Patrick’s Day (as I am 50% Irish). But for most, the excitement of March accompanies the anticipation of warmer weather. Yes it is true that March 20th will be the first day of Spring. This is difficult to believe after being outside today. As you know, frigid temperatures have caused the school district to cancel a number of school days. Because of the cancellations we need to make up several days. Those extra days will be Monday, March 10th, from 7:45-11:30 and a full day on Monday, April 14th. Please put these on your calendar. state track meet that could involve a number of our graduating seniors. In addition to several calendar changes, I wanted to remind all parents about our parent/teacher conferences on March 10th, from 1-8pm. I encourage all parents to make the effort to attend with your child. It is a great way to foster communication between teacher and parent. Hard to believe that track practice officially starts on March 10th! Go Blue Jays! Cale Vogel Principal In addition, at the recent school board meeting, this year’s graduation date has been moved to June 8th, starting at 2pm. The date was moved due to the school board not wanting to conflict with baseball regionals and the March 2014 1