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Wolf TracksA HENRY M. JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL PTSA NEWSLETTER OCTOBER 2018 VOLUME 25, ISSUE 1PTSA # 7.3.95 www.hmjacksonptsa.org LISA MILLS, PUBLISHERThis Issue23101011121415161819Touch PointsPresident’s MessageJHS PTSAPTSA AdvocacyWA State PTACounselor CornerSchool ScoopClass InformationReady LinksDistrict NewsCalendarBack Talk JHS PTSA:www.hmjacksonptsa.orgWashington State PTA:www.wastatepta.org/ Wolf TracksWOLF TRACKSJHS PTSA websiteJHS PTSA LIF DaysOct 5, 12 & 26Freshman ElectionsOct. 5ASB Club FairOct. 2 & 3Class MeetingsOct. 3BECU Financial Fair for SeniorsOct. 8High School & Beyond Family NightOct. 9PSATOct. 10PTSA Staff Appreciation LuncheonOct. 10Picture Retake DayOct. 11Homecoming AssemblyOct. 12Last Day to Take PTSA Legislative Priorities SurveyOct. 15Senior Parents MeetingOct. 17Teacher Work Day—NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTSOct. 19Free Screening of Screenagers (spons. by PTSA)Oct. 25Naviance Clinic for JuniorsOct. 29OCTOBER 2018
President’s MessageWelcome back, returning students, staff, and families!And a great big welcome to new students and families to Jackson HS! We are excited to work together for our school and community.Thank you to our new PTA members, and we invite all students, staff, and families to become members. You can visit our website to join:www.hmjacksonptsa.orgYour JHS PTSA Board of Directors is hard at work planning for the year, organizing opportunities to engage the community, and finding thebest ways to support our Mission.Our Mission: JHS PTSA is A powerful voice for JHS students, A relevant resource for JHS families, staff, students, and community, and An advocate for the well-being and education of our students.We are eager to start the year off with exciting opportunities for you. Please note the upcoming events below. We hope to see you take part inthese free activities and programs.SCREENAGERS, Growing Up in the Digital AgeThursday, October 256:30-8:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.)JHS CommonsThis is a FREE event! Hosted by JHS PTSA, Gateway PTSA, and Heatherwood PTAThis award-winning film probes into the vulnerable corners of family life and depicts messy struggles over social media, video games, and academics. The film offers solutions on how we can help our kids navigate the digital world.Naviance Clinic for Junior ParentsMonday, October 296-8 p.m.JHS AnnexWe invite parents of juniors to attend this clinic to learn from our JHS Career Specialist Marianne Allen and EPS High School and Beyond Facilitator Sarah Pewitt. Marianne Allen will share information about scholarships and resources, college visits to JHS, and much more. Sarah Pewittwill walk you through hands-on learning about updates to Naviance and information that will help with college and career planning. Chromebooks will be available to explore the system.Here’s to a great school year!Lisa MillsJHS PTSA PresidentVisit our website: www.hmjacksonptsa.orgFind us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HMJacksonPTSA/WOLF TRACKS2OCTOBER 2018
JHS PTSAPTSA MembershipEach of the past several years we have had approximately 2,200 students enrolled at JHS. Yet over the past couple of years we have only averaged 500 PTA members. This means less than 25% of our students have PTA members representing them when we vote at Washington StatePTA Convention and Legislative Assembly and speak in front of public officials about matters that directly affect our JHS students and families.For example: Cedar Wood Elementary PTA already has over 400 PTA members for this year representing well over 50% of the school’s studentpopulation.Let’s have this year be the year we break the 25% mark. This means we need at least 550 members. This should be easy since students can jointoo for 8.50. Two adults can join together for 26 (do not have to live in the same household) rather than 16 for each individual membership.We currently have 429 members, so only 121 to go! Students, remind your teachers to join or buy them a membership as a sign of appreciationrather than getting them a box of chocolates. Showing your PTA membership card at local businesses can score you some great deals, like 10%off at Skinny Ds and Thai Bistro. There are also great statewide discounts and ember-benefits/We can do this! Show your pride in the pack and join today! (Membership scholarships are available upon request.)Thank you!Laura Peterson, VP MembershipLink to online membership (small processing fee for online): nk to membership form to print and mail to JHS with /2/7002560/summer fall 2018-2019 membership form.pdfJHS PTSA Membership Meetings: Mark Your CalendarEveryone is invited to attend the PTSA membership meetings listed below. Great information will be sharedabout PTSA, school, and community programs and activities. Meetings are held in the JHS Conference Room(formerly Career Center) from 7-8:30 p.m. Hope to see you there!November 14 February 13 April 10 May 8You can help JHS PTSA earn donations just by shoppingwith your Fred Meyer Rewards Card!Fred Meyer is donating 2.5 million per year to non-profits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington based on where their customers tell themto give. Here’s how the program works:Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Henry M. Jackson High PTSA 7.3.95 atwww.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. You can search for us by our name or by our non-profit number LG295.Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping JHS PTSA earn a donation!You still earn your Rewards Points, Fuel Points, and Rebates, just as you do today.If you do not have a Rewards Card, they are available at the Customer Service desk of any Fred Meyer store.For more information, please visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.Shop Amazon Smile to Support JHS PTSANothing could be easier than this automatic way to earn donations for PTSA. Go to smile.amazon.com and enter your Amazon username and password. Select Henry M Jackson High PTSA as your charity.Be sure to start at smile.amazon.com anytime you want to shop, and 0.5% of youreligible purchases will go to helping fund programs, events, and scholarships for JHS.PTSA LeadershipYour PTSA leadership has attended multiple training opportunities over the last few months to help increase our knowledge and skills. Weattended the WA State PTA Convention in May, Leadership Conference, and Region 7 Conference in August. We have participated in quite a fewPTA webinars related to our positions and plan to attend PTA & the Law and other training classes in the near future.It's exciting to network with other PTA leaders, learn new ideas, find answers to any challenges we might encounter, and bring this knowledgeback to our school.THANK YOU to the members of our Board of Directors for taking the time to participate in these important learning opportunities.WOLF TRACKS3OCTOBER 2018
JHS PTSA continued2018-2019 PTSA GoalsThe 2018-2019 goals listed below were approved at the September 12 membership meeting. The goals give direction and purpose for the PTSAto support our JHS students, families, and staff.COMMUNICATION—Communicate with families, staff, students, and the community through Jackson HS PTSA summer mailing; A minimum of 7 Wolf Tracks newsletters; A minimum of 4 Jackson HS PTSA membership meetings; and Exploring creative communications to engage students online.MEMBERSHIP Increase family, student, staff, and community memberships to 535. Increase staff membership to 100%.PROGRAMS Provide a minimum of 2 family and student education opportunities. Provide funding and volunteer support for enrichment programs, events, and services to benefit students and families. Fundraise to support programs, events, and services including school and classroom grants. Advertise for National and State PTA programs such as Reflections, Men’s Essay Contest, and senior scholarships.ADVOCACY Increase student involvement in advocacy/legislative activities. Increase number of voting delegates at Legislative Assembly.HUMANITARIAN Organize at least 1 event to help with JHS student and family needs.Calling All Creative Students!Share your inspiration around the theme “Heroes Around Me”“Reflections” is a National PTA and a Washington State PTA cultural arts competition. Young artists are welcometo submit an entry in any of the six arts categories: Literature—works of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, prose, drama, short stories, and lyricsMusic Composition—original musical composition, with or without wordsPhotography—prints up to 11 X 14 inches in color or black & whiteVisual Arts—drawing; painting in tempera, oil, acrylic, watercolor & t-shirt pains; computer generated art; two-dimensional; collage;printmaking; needlework; and leather toolingFilm/Video—original works, with or without sound, of animation, narrative, documentary, experimental, or music video/filmChoreography/Dance—originally choreographed dance compositionRules and guidelines (¡En Espanol tambien!) can be found on the Jackson PTSA rt-competition.htmlRules and guidelines for Special Artist Category available on the website.Entry forms are also available in the library.Art submission deadline is November 9, 2018.If you have questions contact Georgina Johns at dougandgeorge@thejohnsfamily.com.AR WorkshopJackson PTSA is hosting an evening of fun and community. Come out to the AR Workshop in Mill Creek on Tuesday,November 27, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., and walk away with a project made with your own hands. You don’t have to be craftyor creative. It’s a great opportunity to meet other Jackson parents, make a holiday gift for someone, or find your inner artist.Visit their website to view all available projects and sign up! Twenty percent of the proceeds will support JHS PTSA programs.To register, go to www.arworkshops.com/millcreek and click on “Register for a workshop.” Look for us on the November calendar page, sign up,and join the fun!AR Workshop : a boutique DIY studio that offers hands-on classes for creating custom and charming home decor from raw materials.For more information: denise.constantineau@comcast.netWOLF TRACKS4OCTOBER 2018
JHS PTSA continuedPTSA Staff Appreciation LuncheonOn Wednesday, September 19, the Staff Appreciation Committee held their first monthlyluncheon of the school year! The staff were welcomed back with a delicious meal of severalkinds of chili and toppings, cornbread, and a variety of desserts. Thank you to the manyvolunteers for donating items for the luncheon. We are happy to provide this monthly lunchfor the staff. They very much appreciate the lunch, and we couldn't do it without your help!Luncheons are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month, so watch your email for Sign-upGenius if you would like to contribute items. Also, consider joining us one Wednesday ifyou’re interested in becoming a committee member—we will have several spots open!Please email Lisagkm@gmail.com with any questions or for more information.THANK YOU: Angela McCall, Angie Karr, Christa Pederson, Denise Constantineau, DianaRennhack, Eileen Cooper, Emily Myers, Erin Havens, Heather Morrow, Jamie Shaffer, JenniferRosholt, Jo Bercot, Julie de Quay, Kelly Howell, Kim Kuhne, Leslie De Rham, Lihua Tang, LisaWininger, Liz Reeves, Mary Evans, Patti Betz, the Mikuleckys, Toni WilsonThank you to the Staff Appreciation Team: Claudine Toh, Dan Hart, Janel Krahn, KathleenLam, Lisa Mills, Michelle Yim-Karpan, Violeta MahmoudSCREENAGERSJackson HS PTSA, Gateway PTSA, and Heatherwood PTA have partnered together to host a showing of the documentary SCREENGAERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age.This event is FREE to attend and will be on Thursday, October 25, in the Jackson High School Commons from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Doors open at6:00 p.m. We encourage families to view the documentary together. Children ages 10 are welcome to attend.Click the link below to watch the trailer for the film SCREENAGERS: Growing Up in the Digital Age. We are proud that together we can bring thisimportant film to our communities. Join us!Visit their website for more information: www.screenagersmovie.comFilm trailer: https://www.screenagersmovie.com/trailer/PTSA KudosWolf Pack Days: Kudos to the enthusiastic Parent Link Crew Tour Guides: Diana Rennhack, Lisa Steckler, Kim Kuhne, Georgina Johns, ErinHavens, Kathi Webber, Angela Steck, and Christa Pederson.Muchos Gracias to parent Sandra Mejia who hosted a tour group especially for Spanish speakers.For helping to assemble the Welcome Pack treat bags given to each new Timberwolf family: Ryan P., Alex H., Daniel T., Anthony P., ChristineN., and Kathlyn B. from Key Club.For helping to greet freshman families on Freshman Welcome Pack Day: Jasmine L., Kathlyn B., Devyn B., Gelila S., Daniel T., Brayden L., RyanP., and Anita M. from Key Club.Thank you to Joanna Peeler, Director of Food & Nutrition Services, and JHS Kitchen Manager Tracey Flynn who shared the breakfast and lunchoptions as well as free/reduced meal application information.THANK YOU to Denise Constantineau, Lisa Mills, and Toni Wilson for manning the PTSA table for the JHS Welcome Pack Days. We appreciateyour help signing up new members, answering questions about Reflections Art Program, helping to add volunteers, and much more.THANK YOU to Carla Clark, Kim Kuhne, Toni Wilson, Denise Mortensen, Christa Pederson, April Berg, Kathi Webber, Angela Steck, DianaRennhack, Lisa Mills, Lihua Tang, Jennifer Sinha, Merav Caspi, Lori Mcfee, Kelly Howell, Linh Du, Sheri Khajehnoori, Kristen Bergeron, Emily Ell,Amy Elsemore, and Jovie Santos. Picture Day and Tablet Pick Up Day was a successfulevent because of all your hard work. Assisting over 2,200 students in one day? Wow!THANK YOU to the those of you who respond to any last-minutevolunteer requests. We appreciate your help!Special thanks to the volunteers who came in over the summer tostuff 2,600 packets. We appreciate all your help to get the yearstarted with these informational packets. Thanks to DeniseConstantineau, Jennifer Sinha, Merav Caspi, Kris Poch, Kim Kuhne,Helen Nalin, Georgina Johns, Flavie Nguyen, Shalla Maddox, Emily Ell,Laura Peterson, and many, many student helpers!WOLF TRACKS5OCTOBER 2018
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JHS PTSA continuedJHS PTSA Food Drive SuccessJHS PTSA recently hosted a food drive to support Alyssa Campbell, our Student and Family Advocate. THANK YOU to our generous familieswho donated. Any donations throughout the year are appreciated!Here is a little more information on the support Alyssa provides to our students. “I have the distinct privilege of serving the unique needs of ourstudents and families at Jackson. I keep toiletries, some clothing, shoes, and snacks on hand for anyone who may have a need. Addressing immediate requests is a great joy of the job; however, I need your help! Students whose families struggle financially often don’t have much to eatduring the day—and our teens are HUNGRY!” Thank you, AlyssaNon-Perishable Items Needed:Granola and protein bars (all kinds)Juice boxesString cheeseDried or squeeze fruitTrail mixCereal barsFruit snacksGluten-free snacksWater bottles (to fill at filtered water station)Beef jerkeySingle-serve ramen, soupsMac ‘n’ cheeseCrackers (including cheese/cracker snacks and peanut butter/cracker snacks)Veggie crispsPTSA AdvocacyLegislative Assembly, Advocacy Guide, and Legislative SurveyPTA leaders from across the State spend one weekend each year focusing on advocacy issues. In even numbered years, like this one, they voteon a new platform of issues to support in Olympia. For example, last year the State representatives signed into law “Breakfast After the Bell.”Washington State PTA has been behind this issue for the past four years. Passage of this law allows students to collect their breakfast from thecafeteria and take it to their classroom instead of needing to get to school early enough to eat breakfast in the cafeteria. This year, WSPTAleaders will be learning about 12 new issues that will make up the advocacy platform for the next two years. Some of the key issues includeschool safety, recess, funding for paraeducator training, the statewide teacher shortage, vaping, and simple majority for bonds. Leaders will alsovote on new Principles and Resolutions that drive long-term advocacy for the WSPTA.Representatives from HM Jackson PTSA would like feedback from PTSA members to help them choose the issues of greatest importance forour community. We are asking members to read through the “2018 WSPTA Guide to Proposed Legislative Principles, Legislative Issues, andResolutions” found here: Advocacy Guide (Link to Advocacy NAL.pdf)After reviewing the Advocacy Guide, please take this short nd-resolutions-surveySurvey results will be collected until October 15, 2018. Any questions? Contact Kim, our JHS PTSA Advocacy Chair, at kimkuhne@hotmail.com.Survey link: lutions-surveyWA State PTAOur Children MagazineOur Children Magazine is the unique voice for parents, published by National PTA. This online publication was created for the parent who’salways on the go and looking for the best parenting, wellness, education, and PTA community info to help their child excel at school and in life.If parents should know it, we want to cover it!Link: https://ptaourchildren.org/Link for fall printed issue: http://fliphtml5.com/homepage/dtoiWOLF TRACKS10OCTOBER 2018
Counselor CornerJHS Families Are Cordially Invited to Attend High School & BeyondFamily Night on Tuesday, October 9, 2018History: High School & Beyond Family Night was developed at JHS at the turn of the century. We are excited tosee its growth across the district and look forward to seeing our families attend again on October 9, 2018. The highschool portion is very different from the elementary and middle school portion of the night. The evening kicks offwith an outstanding College & Career Fair—where families can gather information about potential post-high schooloptions. After the fair, high school families are able to attend two breakout sessions that best fit their student’s high school and post-highschool goals. If a high school family attends every year, the family will have the opportunity to attend 8 of the approximately 12 breakoutsessions offered. Because of this, we recommend you use the “recommended grade level” notation as you pick sessions to attend.Event: High School & Beyond Family NightWhen: Wednesday, October 9, 2018Schedule for HIGH SCHOOL Families:5:00–6:00 p.m.Free Hot Dog Dinner5:30–6:30 p.m.College & Career Fair (JHS Gym)6:30–6:40 p.m.Walk to breakout sessions in upstairs JHS Classrooms, Commons, and Library6:40–7:30 p.m.Session A (40 minutes of info, 10 minutes Q & A)7:35–8:25 p.m.Session B (40 minutes of info, 10 minutes Q & A)12th grade families—Congratulations on entering senior year! Make sure you attend the 12th grade family session developed to assist with thetransition into post-high school. We also have a session dedicated to completing the FAFSA or WASFA (financial aid). Bring your 2017 tax information and get individual help from financial aid representatives!Having a little fun On the days leading up to High School & Beyond Family Night, students and staff are asked to wear college and career based clothes! If youlove a particular college, this is a great ti
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