JOSEPH ARTHUR MIDDLE SCHOOL

160 St. Ellen Mine Rd. O’Fallon, IL ­ 618.632.6336 ­ www.central104.org fFallon,

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February 2014

Progress Reports

On Friday, February 14th JAMS students will be sent home with

mid-quarter progress reports. Progress reports will list students’ current grades in all

subjects as well as attendance records. As a reminder, Skyward Family Access

provides you with access to student grades in all subjects as well as individual

assignments throughout the school year. Please check with your student to inquire if

their progress report is to be signed by a parent and returned to their homeroom.

From the Principal’s Desk

Think Positive! Spring is almost here! I’m sure all of you

share the same feelings I do about “Old Man Winter!”

Spring is right around the corner….

That means it must be time for the annual ISAT Tests! We

will take the tests in the testing window beginning the

week of March 3rd through March 14th.

I have done some searching and I have provided some

helpful hints that you, as parents, can help your child

do his or her best, as well as, tips for your child to do

the very best that he or she can! In striving to help

them achieve their goals on these exams.

Thank you for supporting us at Joseph Arthur Middle

School and your child as we all seek to provide them

the very best!

Parents, “thank you” for helping keep your child on the

academic track! Please continue to do the same as we

continue the second half of the school year. With the

winter season still upon us, please inform the

office of any phone number changes you may have.

We use the SkyAlert system to notify our students’ families

of school cancellations and dismissals. Thank you for your

help in keeping your numbers current.

Detentions will continued to be served on Tuesdays and

Thursdays from 3:30‐4:30pm.

As a reminder, please continue to look for this new monthly

Newsletter containing pertinent events, activities and news

on our school district’s website,www.central104.org ,

Look for the Newsletter on the first of every month. Parents

are also encouraged to utilize any notes from the class-

room, the school website, and SkyWard parent portal to

stay informed of your child’s educational events. Please

remember that it is imperative that you choose to be an

integral part of your child’s education by being involved in

the daily, weekly, monthly and yearly activities that make

up the school year. As always, I encourage you to contact

your child’s teacher or the office in the event you have a

question or concern. We, at Joseph Arthur Middle School,

are proud of the students, faculty and the people that work

to make this school a better place.

Joseph Arthur Middle School ~ Home of the World’s

Greatest Students!

JOSEPH ARTHUR MIDDLE SCHOOL

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

5th

Grade: Mrs. Owens

BRYANT BARRETT

Mrs. Owens` Class would like to nominate Bryant Barrett

as our January student of the month. Bryant has showed

exceptional self-control within the classroom, hallways and

throughout our building. Bryant works hard to get along

with his classmates and teachers to make our day go

smoothly. Keep up the great work, Bryant!

"The best fighter is never angry and possess self-control!"

5th

Grade: Mrs. Love

AARON BLANKENSHIP

Congratulations, Aaron Blankenship, for earning January

student of the month for self-control in Mrs. Love's class!

Aaron is a kind friend to everyone around him. Aaron

shows self-control every day at school. He always thinks

before he speaks or acts. Aaron is responsible by getting his

work finished before he has free time. Aaron always makes

good choices. Keep up the great character, Aaron!

6th

Grade: Mrs. Nolte

JAMYIAH FALCONER

Jamyiah Falconer is Mrs. Nolte’s Student of the

Month. She is always in a good mood and works very hard

at keeping her grades up. Being in a good mood all the

time, keeps her self- control in tact. Currently, Jamyiah is

playing basketball and has been active in a variety

of sports. I hope the rest of the year is as great.

6th

Grade: Mr. Rist

MARY ORF

Congratulations to 6th Grade Student of the Month Mary

Orf. Mary exhibits this month’s character trait “Self

Control”. Mary always seems to be in control of herself at

school. She is in control of her academics because she

completes her assigned work. Mary also controls her

emotions well at school. Way to go Mary!

JOSEPH ARTHUR MIDDLE SCHOOL

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

7th

Grade: Mrs. Weber

BLAISE RUE

Blaise Rue has been nominated by his classmates as the Student of

the Month for Mrs. Weber’s homeroom class. Blaise has made

excellent progress in demonstrating self-control both in the

classroom and the hallway. He is focused on following directions,

being prepared for class, and actively participating during class.

GOOD JOB, BLAISE!!

7th

Grade: Mrs. Heuring

AMONYAE BELTS

Congratulations to Amonyae Belts for being chosen as Student of the

Month. She demonstrates Self-Control both in and out of the

classroom. She is a shining example for all our Tiger students on

how to handle any situation. Keep up the great work!

8th

Grade: Mrs. James

ALEJANDRO GUERRERO

Alejandro has been selected as Mrs. James and Ms. Leonard’s

student of the month. Alejandro demonstrates self-control in the

classroom as well as the hall ways. He is a great student to have in

class. He works hard and is very respectful to his teachers and to his

classmates. He is always willing to help others. Congratulations!

7th

Grade: Mr. Lanter

JOSH COLLINS

Josh Collins is the student of the month of January for Mr. Lanter’s

class. Josh is respectful, quiet, and intelligent. He likes to watch TV

and spends a lot of time at his grandmother’s house. Josh has a very

level temper and knows how to control himself. Congratulations

Josh.

8th

Grade: Mrs. Campbell

AMARIA PATTERSON

I have chosen Amaria Patterson as Student of the Month for

February. Amaria works hard in class each day and she does her best

to show self control in getting started on class work instead of talking

or being distracted by other things. Great job Amaria!

JOSEPH ARTHUR MIDDLE SCHOOL

Spelling Bee Success

On Tuesday, January 28th Joseph Arthur Middle

School sent its best spellers to the conference spelling bee

held at Belle Valley School.

8th graders, Autum Reehle and Amayrani Lopez,

7th grader, Mohammed Ashkar, and 4th grader, Michael

Kwee-Bintoro were sent to the big bee based on their

performance at our district spelling bee.

We are proud to recognize these students for

taking home a First Place Team Plaque! Our students

spelled the most correct words out of any school!

Michael, competing against 8th graders from around the

area, took a second place overall finish! Way to go

Tigers!

Candy Grams

The Joseph Arthur Middle School Student Council

will be selling Candy Grams the days prior to Valentine’s

Day! In order to help support our school and raise money

for the student council, members will be present during

lunch periods to help sell a variety of items.

This year’s candy grams, will be: Hersey’s for

$.50, candy bar for $1.00 and soda for $1.50. Candy Grams

can be purchased for other students or even for yourself!

Thanks for helping support our student council!

JOSEPH ARTHUR MIDDLE SCHOOL

JOSEPH ARTHUR MIDDLE SCHOOL