Project Wisdom Good day, North Junior High. Here are a few words of wisdom.
Our world is changing rapidly. Some people would describe the times as
"turbulent," which means disturbed. People are disturbed . . . disturbed
about terrorism, AIDS, crime, illegal drugs.
Former President John F. Kennedy shares these words of wisdom:
In a time of turbulence and change, it is more true than ever that knowledge is power.
Every day you have the opportunity to increase your knowledge and
therefore increase your power in the world. And in a rapidly changing world we need bright and powerful human beings to make the changes positive. So today, let's get smart and become powerful people who make a positive difference.
Events Past and Present
Past
C4 News
C4 is about Community, Citizenship, College and Career; putting hope into your future, thinking about what life will be like and what you would like to be doing when you get out of high school. This assignment is about understanding what it means to be part of a team, and why being a good team player is important for career success. The students chose their favorite quote about teamwork, with a partner they came to a consensus for the reason they liked the quote the best.
GEOGRAPHY BEE
The tradition of challenging our students national and global geographic knowledge has continued. Several students were exemplary in their quest and qualified for North’s Geographic Bee:
Charlie Atkinson, Laina Burris, Arin Campa, Tijan Ceesay, Sami Clear, Ben Copsey, Jack Cvancara, Caleb Dirckx, Eiljah Doyomo, PJ Espelin, Amara Giles, Kallen Hanzsek, Ethan Logeman, Ikran Maxamud, Samantha Papesh, Hayden Schmitz,Alex Schwanke, Mohamed Sharif, Malcolm Snowberg, Grant Stadther, and Ingrid Stumo.
And the winners were…
1st place- Ingrid Stumo
2nd place- Ben Copsey
3rd place- Jack Cvancara
4th place- Arin Campa
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!
Hey Parents
For the past number of years North has offered a “Reward Day”, where students earn the privilege of participating in a variety of activities. The purpose of the day is to reward those students who work at getting their school work done, follow school rules, have good behavior, participate in school activities, earn a responsibility pass, get to class on time, and attend school regularly.
This year our “Reward Day” will be held on Friday, March 10th, form 11:30 - 3:15. There are a few activities that will be offered out of the building (bowling, movie at Parkwood Cinema, art at the Paramount, Airmaxx) for a small fee from $8-$15. There will also be activities offered in the building at no charge. Students who don’t earn enough points will have a study hall to catch up on missing work.
Your child has been informed about this “Reward Day” and should be able to tell you more about it if you have any questions. You may also call the school and talk to one of the teachers on the committee (Ms Pueringer, Ms Steinson, Ms LaDue, Ms Chan, Ms Juell, Ms Bautch, Mr Z, Ms Brown)
Present
Chinese Immersion News
This Holiday season, our seventh grade Chinese Immersion class decided to collect money for a local charity. In the end, we collected $187 dollars for "Operation Baby New Year." We are hoping that next year, all classes will participate in a school wide charity for this cause, "Operation Baby New Year."
* 8th Grade Parent Meeting at Apollo High School
The Apollo Counselors will host a parent meeting on Monday, January 9, 2017 at 5:30 for current parents of 8th graders, who will be attending Apollo next year. This meeting is to answer your questions and concerns about registration for 2017-2018 and the State of Minnesota’s graduation requirements. The meeting will last about one hour. Please park in the north parking lot and enter Apollo through Door 7, the north Commons doors. The meeting will be held in the Apollo Auditorium.
Shakespeare Rocks!!
There are parts for everyone! All ensemble pieces!! No solo singing required! Come and audition after school on Tuesday, January 3rd and Wednesday, January 4th from 3:30 until 5pm.
We will have callbacks (if needed) on Thursday, January 5th at 3:30.
We will work around sports, speech, academic triathalon, art club....we are very flexible!!!
Come out and have fun with us!!! We will be able to upload all of the music to your ipads with the words and without for easy memorization. We can also download the script onto your ipads. No scripts to lose! If you want a paper script, we will give you one as well as downloading it to your ipad. Come and ROCK with SHAKESPEARE!!!!!
Decide to come to school each day and be your…
BEST SELF
show kindness
Help Each Other
FAB stands for “friends against bullying.” FAB was created five years ago by North students who wanted to make a difference. Three years ago, FAB CREW was created to encourage students to be their best selves and to offer them training to learn simple ways to help each other and themselves when faced with a tough situation. After training, each member receives a special badge cover to wear with their ID that identifies them as a FAB CREW member. Any student who needs help can go to a Crew member to listen and help determine what to do, which adult to talk to, etc.
Students can sign up in the office for training given by Mrs. Olson, 8th grade counselor.
Our FAB MOTTO is: “BE THE CHANGE… BE A FRIEND”
Yearbook!
Yearbook sales will begin in January. They can be ordered online or through the school office, more details will be announced after break. The yearbook staff are also asking parents to email any fan photos or action shots from events that you have attended! Please email them to amiller@isd742.org-- they may be used in this years yearbook
Pollinator Garden
The Environment Group through Eagles Act is in the planning stages of planting a pollinator garden that will be at least a half acre in size! Within this garden, the students were hoping to have a few trees, flowers, benches and a large open space that can be used as an outdoor classroom. Be looking for this beautiful addition in the spring!
North EAGLES Bands to perform!
On Monday, January 9th, 6th grade, 7th grade and 8th grade North band musicians will perform in the annual Northside Band Festival Concert at Apollo High School. This is the debut concert for 6th grade beginning students who began playing instruments in September. Again this year, the 7th and 8th grade bands from North will combine with the 7th and 8th grade bands from Kennedy School for their performance. Combined 7th grade bands will perform “Revenge of the Dust Bunnies” and combined 8th grade bands will perform “Drums of Daruma.” Also performing will be the Concert Band and Symphonic Band from Apollo High School, who will present music from their December concert. The concert begins at 7:30 PM in the Apollo Gymnasium and is free and open to the public.
Calendar for January
Sat. the 7th
9:00 am
742 Education Expo.
Mon. the 9th
Play Practice
3:30 pm
Monday-Thursday 1/9/2017--1/12/2017
Spelling Bee
Spirit of North Meeting
3:30 pm
Media Center
8th Grade Parent Night at Apollo
Auditorium
5:30-6:30 Northside 6th-8th
Grade Band Concert at Apollo
7:30 pm
Fri. the 13th
Eagle Act Lock-In
Mon. the 16th
Play Practice
3:30 pm
Monday-Thursday 1/16/2017--1/19/2017
No School
Tue. the 17th
No School
Fri. the 20th
Band Lock-in
7pm-10pm
Cafeteria and gymnasiums
Mon. the 23rd
Play Practice
3:30 pm
Monday-Thursday
Thur. the 26th
North Art Gallery 4:00-5:00 pm
Cafeteria
Sat. the 28th
Regional Future Problem Solvers (FPS) Competition
At North
Mon. the 30th
Play Practice 3:30-6:00 Monday through Thursday 1/30/2017 - 1/26/2017
Middle Level Open House for 6th
grade North Junior High School - 6-7 p.m
