Think Link Time!

Posted in General News  on November 20th, 2008 by: dgastelum

It’s Think Link time again. These tests are designed to help teachers determine students’ strengths and weaknesses in reading, math, and science. By better understanding our students’ needs, it is our goal to help students improve their learning and score higher on required standardized tests. Students can access the testing site by clicking on the link below.

Click on the blue graphic to access the Think Link Benchmark Test

Important Events for November

Posted in General News  on November 6th, 2008 by: agastelum

November 11 - Veteran’s Day - No School!

November 17 - SAC meeting - Progress Reports go home.

November 19 - Early Release - Students are released at 11:30 a.m.

November - 26-28 - Thanksgiving Holday.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Learning Styles Explored

Posted in Announcements  on October 30th, 2008 by: dgastelum

Over the next couple of weeks, all students at JMS will be learning a bit more about themselves.

Students will be taking three short surveys in the media center to learn about their learning styles, multiple intelligences, and even brain dominance.

These tests will be discussed in critical thinking classes and lessons will be taught that will help students use their strengths to excel.

Use the links below to access the tests you need.

Use the form provided by Mrs. Gastelum.    

Visit each link.  Take the tests and then complete the appropriate section on your paper.

The Personal Learning Styles Inventory

Multiple Intelligences

Brain Dominance


Teachers: Download the learning styles test form now so you can learn more about your learning style, top intelligence and Brain Dominance too!

SCRABBLE Club at JMS!

Posted in Announcements  on November 13th, 2008 by: dgastelum
The Jenkins Middle School SCRABBLE Club began slowly in October but is beginning to pick up the pace a little. The players are learning how to play in teams, keep score, and make awesome words. By scrambling the tiles, players are able to see words that were not there earlier, or at least they thought.

Time flies by during the Club meetings. It is hard to believe that an hour passes by so quickly. Teams work hard to gain the most points and beat the other team.



The Jenkins SCRABBLE Club is registered with National School SCRABBLE Clubs (http://school.scrabble-assoc.com/) and is looking for interested players. If you would like to join, see the Front Office, Ms. Giddings-Massey, or Mr. Massey for an application.

For more photos, visit our Photo Gallery!

 

 

JMS Fashion Show! Don’t miss it!

Posted in Announcements  on November 12th, 2008 by: dgastelum

Coming November13, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the JMS Cafeteria is the annual JMS Fashion Show.  Admission will be $2.00 for students and $5.00 for adults.  We’ll have some talent mixed in with the fashions. This special event is sponsored by the Etiquettely You Club and the Young Men with Purpose. 

Fashion show tickets are on sale during lunch or see Mrs. Bessent. Tickets for Jenkins Middle school students only are $1.00, all other children’s tickets will be $2.00 and adult tickets are $5.00

ADHD & Learning Diabilities Parent Focus Group Information

Posted in Announcements  on November 12th, 2008 by: dgastelum

ATTENION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVIY DISORDER

AND LEARNING DISABILITIES

PARENT FOCUS GROUP

 

NOVEMBER 13, 2008

6:00 – 7:30 P.M.

JANICE WALL’S OFFICE

 

NEW LOCATION

OLD BROWNING-PEARCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

113 PUTNAM COUNTY BOULEVARD

EAST PALATKA

DIRECTIONS:  FROM U.S. 17, TURN ONTO PUTNAM COUNTY BOULEVARD ACROSS FROM WATSON REALTY BUILDING, GO ABOUT ONE BLOCK AND TURN INTO GATE, PARKING IS IN THE FRONT, FOLLOW SIGNS TO ROOM.

 

FREE CHILDCARE

 

PROGRAM:  UPDATE ON NEW MEDICATIONS

GUEST SPEAKER

 

YOU ARE INVITED TO COME AND PARTICIPATE IN THE GROUP DISCUSSION, ASK QUESTIONS,

AND SHARE INFORMATION.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL ROBBYN MAST, MOSELEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 329-0566 OR JANICE WALL, ESE PARENT SPECIALIST, 326-4585.  HOPE TO SEE YOU.

JMS Annual Fall Festival Friday October 31st

Posted in General News  on October 29th, 2008 by: agastelum

It’s that time of year again, the time when the leaves on the trees start to change and there’s a cold nip in the air.  It’s time for our annual fall festival at JMS.  The Fall Festival will be Friday, October 31st and will last from 12:30 until 2:00 pm and will feature games, food and prizes.  All games and food will cost between 25 cents and 2 dollars.

Don’t forget the haunted house.  Every year, around Halloween, something strange happens to Mr. Gastelum and he has to be locked up in the Multi-Purpose room .   Haunted House Admission is $1 and all proceeds will go to buy equipment for the technology lab.  Are you brave enough to take a look or will you forever be branded a chicken by your friends?  Check out the Haunted House if you dare…

 

Students at Jenkins Further Develop the Nature Trail

Posted in General News  on October 27th, 2008 by: fmatzke

Students in Mr. Matzke’s class had the opportunity to take part in the Lexus Eco Challenge.  There were five groups who participated in the Land Challenge part of this competition.  The topics chosen were the Gopher Tortoise, the Red-cockaded Woodpecker, building Bird Houses, Feral Cats, and building a Better Nature Trail. Each group chose, planned, and completed the tasks by writing a word document and completing a power point presentation.  They also invited a State Recreation planner, Tom Matthews to talk to all of the groups and promoted ideas that they could complete.  One group, The Trail Riders invited a Fourth Grade Group of Students from James A. Long Elementary School to have lunch at Jenkins Middle School, watch a power point about the trail, and then were given a narrated tour of the nature trail.   The Trail Riders also asked Ms. Shattucks’ class to tour the trail. Many of the students asked a wide variety of question and were very pleased with the experience.  Mr. Matzke’s class would like to invite others to walk and enjoy the improved trail at Jenkins Middle School.  Click here to see more photos of the nature trail.

 

 

Student of the Month for September- Andrea Lavoy

Posted in General News  on October 26th, 2008 by: dgastelum

Congratulations to Andrea Lavoy, JMS Student of the Month for September.  She was chosen by her teachers because of her exceptional work ethic, her good grades, and her willingness to always help.  Andrea is a member of BETA and is on the yearbook staff.  We’re proud to have her as our Student of the Month!  Congratulations, Andrea!







Halloween Horror Nights

Posted in General News  on October 14th, 2008 by: agastelum

Are you planning on attending Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Orlando this year?  You may want to read my article to make the best of your experience and beat the crowds.  Click here to read my article where I’ve rated the best haunted houses and attractions at the park.