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December Parent Newsletter

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From the Principal

Ellen Stewart

Good morning, North Junior High. Here are a few words of wisdom.
Every day we are faced with many decisions. The choices we make affect not only us, but those around us . . . and those around those around us. It's like throwing a pebble into a still pond. Our choices ripple out into the world in ways we don't always understand. How do we make the right choice? William James, great American philosopher, says:
Tell him to live by yes and no. Yes to everything good.
No to everything bad.
How do we know what's good and what's bad? How do we know right from wrong? First, we listen to the wisdom of our teachers, parents, and grandparents or perhaps our faith leaders. And then second, we listen to our hearts.
Are you trying to make an important choice in life? Then turn off the iPod and the TV. Turn off the video games and CDs. Sit. Be still. Listen, and
Let your conscience be your guide.
Parents, winter is here!  As the weather continues to get colder, please remember to dress your students warmly for the school week.  If your student is in need of a jacket, scarf, or mittens, please have them speak to their counselor.
BOYS BASKETBALL

We will be accepting basketball ball forms till

Winter break.  ALL 7th and 8th grade students

NEED to have a physical on file at North before the

season starts.
FAB CREW will surpass
200 trained members this month
      ….. and its only December!!!
 
What is FAB Crew? 
Being a FAB CREW member means coming to
school striving to be my BEST SELF, show
KINDNESS and HELP OTHERS each day.
 
FAB (which stands for ‘friends against bullying”)
was created by students and is in its 5th year! 
Exclusive to North Jr High, FAB Crew offers a
school-wide membership available to ALL students. 
 
How do students join the Crew?
Students sign up in the office to receive a brief
training over their lunch/advisory period.  Here
they will learn ways to deal with stressors when
they are having a tough day, if someone is
treating them in an unkind way, and how to help
their fellow classmates in these same situations. 
At training, each student receives a FAB Crew ID
badge holder with lanyard. Once trained you are
forever a Crew member!   Students continue to
inspire and support one another to join this
amazing group and the trainings continue!!
 
Parents, 
Are you looking for a good way to interact and help your child with their technology tools and habits?  Need help setting rules and expectations?  Here is a quick article that will give you some advice on how to work with your child and technology.
 
 
www.iste.org
With technology, many parents ignore the interactions of our kids online. But just like driving a car or eating a healthy diet, we need to be there to coach and guide ...

YEARBOOKS (pre-orders) are $20.00 and can be purchased on-line or in the school office. Quantities are limited so get your copy now!
 

Follow the link below to order your yearbook.
 

https://yearbookforever.com/#school/339851/2018
 

Parents and students if you have a great photo from a game or practice you can submit photos for consideration in the yearbook. Using the link above, click on the community upload button, the school access code is eagles and submit your photos!

December Calendar of Events 
For North Junior High
Girls Basketball Game:
December 5th @ 4:00 pm
Game vs. Kennedy
6th @ Kennedy
Rest of teams will host Alex @ 7th & 8th grades
Girls Basketball Game:
December 8th @ 4:00 pm
Game vs. Sauk Rapds
7/8th @ Sauk Rapids

 
Girls Basketball Game:
December 11th @ 4:00 pm
Game vs. Kennedy
6/7/8th @ Kennedy
Girls Basketball Game:
December 14th @ 4:00 pm
Game vs. South
6/7/8th @ South
Girls Basketball Game:
December 18th @ 4:00 pm
Game vs. Willmar
7/8th @ Willmar
Somali Parent Night

December 1st

3:30-5:30 pm

Media Center
Spring Musical Auditions
December 18th to 19th
3:30-5:30 pm
North Junior High
Robotics Tournament
December 2nd
All day
Apollo
7th & 8th Grade Band Concert

December 7th

@ 7:30 pm


Upper Gym

6th Grade Orchestra Concert

December 12th

@ 7:30 pm

Upper Gym


6th-8th Grade Choir Concert

December 19th

@ 7:30 pm

Upper Gym
History Day Hullabaloo

December 16th

St.Cloud Public Library
NO SCHOOL DECEMBER 22ND TO 29TH
WINTER BREAK
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North Junior High School
1212 29th Ave. North
St. Cloud, MN 56303
 
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