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February 20th: NO SCHOOL-PRESIDENT'S DAY
February 21st & 22nd: Spring Play Auditions, 3:30-4:30, Little Theater
February 23rd: Chinese Immersion Concert, 5:00-9:00, Ritschie Auditorium, SCSU
March 3rd: End of Trimester Two
March 6th-10th: NO SCHOOL-MID-WINTER BREAK
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Spring Activities Just Around the Corner
Spring is a great time to get involved in an Activity through North. Below is a list of many of the activities that your student can get involved in:
- Spring Musical (Auditions and sign-ups are the week of February 21)
- Boys & Girls Track (Starting March 28th)
- Boys Baseball (Starting April 4)
- Girls Softball (Starting April 4)
In addition to these Activities hosted at North, the following activities are available either at Apollo or Tech for 7th and 8th graders (Activity bus to the high school is provided):
- Trap Shooting
- Golf
- Boys Tennis
- Lacrosse
As a reminder ALL grades (6th, 7th, & 8th) need a Sports Physical before they can participate in any practice or contest.
If you have any questions, please contact our Activities Coordinator, Pat Ridpath at patrick.ridpath@isd742.org.
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Students and Staff of January!!
| 6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
Felis Y.
Elise K.
Morgan O.
Isabel L. |
Vienna T.
Jeremy C.
Kayden P.
Ramarion B.
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Alex GR.
Milo R.
Quincent N.
Noah M.
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| Brenda Silkman |
Brian Nutter |
Rahma Aden |
Otis Morris |
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Good grades, attendance, being a positive role model, and following our school-wide PBIS expectations of Safe, Kind, and Responsible are what our North Responsibility Pass (RP) students are doing an amazing job at. This school year, our RP students are going to be awarded for their positive impact. Some items and activities include: an extra E-hallpass, first in the lunch line, 2 min. early dismissal on Friday's, vouchers from local businesses including AirMaxx and Black Light Adventures, free snack opportunities, and more throughout the school year.
As part of Marcus theaters and Movie Tavern's Student Motivation Program, each RP student is going to receive a voucher that is good for buy-one-get-one admission at the box office at any Marcus Theater or Movie Tavern location. North Junior High- ISD 742 will recognize our RP students with this voucher very soon. If you think your student would be a great candidate for the RP program, encourage them to pick up an application in the office!
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UPCOMING BOYS
BASKETBALL GAMES
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February 21st @ 4:15
Game vs Rocori
7th @ North
8th @ Rocori
February 23rd @ 4:15
Game vs Cathedral
7th & 8th @ Cathedral
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February 28th @ 4:15
Game vs Rocori
7th @ Rocori
8th @ North
March 2nd @ 3:45
Game vs St. Cloud Math & Science Academy
6th & 7th only
@ North
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**FOR HOME GAMES, PLEASE ENTER THROUGH DOOR 3!!
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APOLLO BOYS SWIMMING HIGHLIGHTS
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- Apollo beats Tech 104-79
- ALL CONFERENCE:
- ALL CONFERENCE HONORABLE MENTION:
- Hunter J. (50 Free)
- Cade J. (100 Free)
- Charlie B. (200 IM, 100 Fly)
- Eric M. (200 Free, 500 Free)
- 200 Medley Relay (Eric, Charlie, Hunter, Cade)
- 200 Free Relay (Cade, Hunter, Charlie, Eric)
- Jonas M., CLC Athlete of the Week February 6th
UPCOMING EVENTS
- Section Prelims at Willmar: Thursday, February 23rd
- Diving, 1:00 pm
- Swimming, 5:00 pm
- Section Finals at Willmar: Saturday, February 25th
- State at University of Minnesota: March 3 & 4
APOLLO SWIM & DIVE SPRING & SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
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Is there a difference between a school resource officer and a regular police officer?
YES and NO.
SROs are Police Officers and can do all the duties as a patrol officer however are working in a specialized unit.
SROs apply to be in the position and are carefully selected, specifically trained and properly equipped. SROs are assigned by their department to work within the school systems using COMMUNITY-ORIENTED LAW ENFORCEMENT CONCEPTS.
An SRO is not in the school to arrest students, to enhance disciplinary procedures, or to enforce schools rules. Instead, successful SROs are on campus to bridge the gap between law enforcement and youth. SROs serve as mentors, teachers, and law enforcers only when absolutely necessary.
As always, if you have questions or concerns reach me at sara.gangle@ci.stcloud.mn.us
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Please have your students check lost and found by Door 7 for missing Winter Coats. Thank you!!
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Updated Crisis Response Procedures for the 2022-2023 School Year
As always, the top priority of our school community—and a primary focus of the district’s strategic plan—is the safety and well-being of our students and staff. To foster that environment, we research and practice the best school safety protocols and work with local law enforcement as critical partners to seek every opportunity to ensure our students and staff are safe. To keep you informed, we would like to share the language we use and potential responses we employ in crisis situations. Please know that if a SHELTER IN PLACE or ACTIVE THREAT is initiated at our school, you will be informed and asked to await further updates and/or instructions. View Crisis Response Procedures Infographic.
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If you need help,but can't put your feelings into words...you can text instead.
Text 741741 to get free assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A crisis counselor is waiting to help you.
If you need help but are more comfortable texting, there is a place for you to turn.
Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor. The link is listed below for more information.
https://www.crisistextline.org/
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Resources
Crisis Response Team
The mobile Crisis Response Team (CRT) provides an array of community-based mental health crisis services to children and adults experiencing a mental health crisis. The Crisis Response Team can travel to homes or community locations in the four-county area to help individuals in crisis cope with immediate stressors. The team can complete suicide assessments, safety planning, coping skills education and make appropriate referrals. They also offer follow up with stabilization services.
https://cmmhc.org/services/crisis-response-team/
Crisis Services: Phone: 320.253.5555
Toll-Free Mental Health Crisis Response Line (24 hours a day/365 days a year)
Phone: 800.635.8008
Crisis Text Line- MN Dept. of Human Services
Text MN to 741741
Free support at your fingertips, 24/7
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
District 742 & Community Resource Video
https://www.isd742.org/domain/2971
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Student Social Media Use
Parents please take some time again to review the resources shared below and have a candid discussion with your student regarding his or her use of social media. It will take a consistent and continuing partnership between home and school to ensure that our students are practicing accountability, respect, and empathy when engaging in online communication and information sharing.
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What Teens Wish Their Parents Knew About Social Media
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Teaching Kids to be Smart about Social Media
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Dangers (and Benefits) of Social Media
Need to Know for Parents and Educators - Negative Effects of Social Media and Screen Time
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Please follow North's social media accounts!
Facebook: North Junior High School (search @NorthJHEagles to find it quickly)
Instagram: northjrhigh742
Twitter: @NJH742
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