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WOLF TRACKS OCTOBER 2017
2 President’s Message 3 Principal’s Message 4 JHS PTSA 8 PTSA Advocacy 9 Counselor Corner 10 School Scoop 13 Class Information 14 District News 16 Community Happenings 17 Kudos 18 Calendar 19 Back Talk
Spirit Week October 2-6 Class of 2018 Parent Meeting October 4 Naviance Info Meeting for Junior Parents October 4 Homecoming Assembly & Football Game October 6 LIF Day October 6 Homecoming Dance October 7 Free PSAT for Sophomores October 11 High School & Beyond Family Night October 11 Photo Retakes by Dorian October 12 Senior Quotes Due October 12 No School for Students October 13 Drill: Great Washington Shakeout 10:19 a.m. on 10/19 Senior Class Photo October 20 WSPTA Legislative Assembly in Olympia October 20 & 21 Octoberfest October 30
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JHS PTSA: www.hmjacksonptsa.org
Wolf Tracks & E-blasts PTSA’s website JHS PTSA
Washington State PTA: www.wastatepta.org/
WOLF TRACKS 2 OCTOBER 2017
President’s Message Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year at Jackson High School! I am honored to serve as your PTSA President, and I am excited about the many great programs and activities we have planned for the coming year.
Thank you to those who have already become members or signed up to volunteer, chair a committee, or serve on our board. We appreciate you!
I would like to share with you our Mission and Goals, as they give direction and purpose for the PTSA to support our Jackson High School students, families, and staff.
Our Mission: PTA 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.
2017-2018 Goals:
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, ● Explore creative communications to engage students online, and ● Increase our online presence with at least 1 Facebook post per week.
Membership: ● Increase family, student, staff, and community memberships to 535, and ● Increase staff membership to 100%.
Programs: ● Increase engagement/participation efforts for staff to apply for grants; ● Provide a minimum of 2 family and student education opportunities; ● Provide funding and volunteer support for enrichment programs, events, and services benefitting students and families; ● Fundraise to support programs, events, and services including School and Classroom Grants; and ● Advertise for National and State PTA programs such as Reflections, Men’s Essay Contest, and Senior Scholarships.
Advocacy: ● Increase student involvement in PTA meetings, events, and activities, and ● Increase student involvement in advocacy/legislative activities.
Please visit our website: www.hmjacksonptsa.org Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HMJacksonPTSA/
If you have any PTA questions, comments, or suggestions, please let us know at [email protected].
Thank you,
Lisa Mills PTSA President
WOLF TRACKS 3 OCTOBER 2017
Principal’s Message Entering into year number five, I am truly grateful to be the principal of Jackson High School, and I am looking forward to another fantastic year! We have a strong, collaborative staff and an amazing student body, and there is a positive momentum here that is carrying us forward in our goal of helping each student reach his/her potential. We have a lot of work to do together, and we are poised for a terrific year here in T-Wolf Country!
Introductions
I would like to take a moment to introduce you to our administrative team and our respective responsibilities this year:
Dave Peters (principal)—I am supervising the Science and Fine Arts departments. I will assist the class of 2018 as they finish strong in prepara-tion for graduation.
Michelle Renée (assistant principal) supervises the World Languages and Counseling departments. She also oversees our Achieve program. She supports the students in the class of 2018.
Blythe Young (assistant principal) is our athletics director, and she oversees the school’s Advanced Placement program. She supervises the English department. Ms. Young provides support to the students in the class of 2019.
Niki Cassaro (assistant principal) oversees our ASB advisor, Mr. Briggs, and the myriad activities and extra-curricular programs we offer. Ms. Cassaro supervises the Social Studies, Special Education, and PE departments. She assists the students in the class of 2020.
Shaun Monaghan (assistant principal) supervises the Math and Career & Technical Education (CTE) departments, and he serves as our testing coordinator. He supports our newest Timberwolves in the class of 2021 during their important transition from middle school to high school.
I would also like to introduce our newest Timberwolf staff members whom we have had the tremendous opportunity of hiring this past spring/summer:
Sarah Calvin is teaching Robotics and Coordinated Science. Doug Hall is teaching a full schedule of Geometry. David Heaton-Bush is teaching Statistics and Geometry. Eric Hruschka is teaching PE 1, Lifetime Sports, and Weight Training. Kyle Mitchell is teaching 9th grade AVID, English 1, and English 4. Emily Moore is making incredible things happen as our new Teacher Librarian. Katie Nagle is teaching Calculus and Geometry. Katie Nickel is teaching Coordinated Science and Biology. Greg Poe is teaching Engineering and Algebra. Jeana Schafte is teaching AP US Government and World History. Daniel Soler is teaching Drawing & Painting, Intro to Art, and Collaborative Art. Rachel Torrez is teaching full-time in our Special Education Achieve program. Kristin Walker is teaching full-time in our Special Education Achieve program. Yuhua Wang is helping us launch our first ever Chinese program at JHS.
We are incredibly grateful (and amazed) at the energy, competence, and quality of character that these newest employees have already brought to the Timberwolf family!
PSAT Testing
The district will provide free PSAT testing for all sophomores on Wednesday, October 11, from 7:30 to 11:00 a.m. The district will also provide free SAT testing for all juniors in the spring. Juniors who wish to take the PSAT may sign up to take it as well for a cost of $25 and must pre-register with Ms. Sidhu at the school ASB treasurer’s office. We will accept registrations from juniors until we run out of test booklets, but no later than Monday, October 9. This is excellent preparation for the SAT, and it is a National Merit Qualifying test for juniors.
Celebrations
We have a lot to celebrate entering this school year as we reflect on last year’s work!
College Readiness—According to college-readiness indicators, our seniors who took the ACT last year are more prepared for college-level coursework in all measured areas than students represented in the state and national averages.
Advanced Placement—We increased the number of AP exams taken by JHS students by more than 400 from just four years ago! The great news is that our college qualifying scores also increased for each of the past three years to 73%. This was significantly higher than the state, national, and global averages!
Washington State Honors—84 of our seniors in the class of 2017 received this award signifying that they placed in the top 10% of seniors in the state based on SAT scores and GPAs. This means 16% of our seniors ranked in the top 10% of students in the state based on these criteria!
Graduation Rates—Although not officially announced until this spring, our 2017 graduation rates look to exceed our 2016 rates of 96.2% on-time graduation and 98.4% extended graduation (one additional year)!
WOLF TRACKS 4 OCTOBER 2017
Principal’s Message continued Next Steps
We recognize that with all that we have collectively accomplished, there is still work to be done and opportunity and achievement gaps to address for particular groups of students. This summer, our leadership team identified areas to improve our CULTURE & CLIMATE, and a contin-uous improvement focus in PLANNING: Backward design to lesson planning, INSTRUCTION: Engaging and flexible experiences, ASSESSMENT: Formative emphasis, and RESPONSE: Readjusting instruction based on student needs.
The class of 2018 will continue into the 3rd decade of students to graduate from Jackson High School! A lot has changed since the opening of the school, and we are continually challenging ourselves as a district and staff to improve the educational experience of our students. We are excited about the innovative energy of our entire teaching and support staff as we collaborate on new ways to prepare our students for a rapidly changing world. Thank you for sharing your student with us… It has been a great start to what will be a terrific year!
Go Timberwolves!
Dave Peters
Principal, H. M. Jackson High School
JHS PTSA Become a Member of JHS PTSA
Why join? Not only is each membership a sign of support for the students and staff at Jackson High School, but you also support local, state, and national efforts working to improve the lives of children and their families. Membership also serves as our legislative voice, strengthening our ability to fight for legislation that impacts our students and schools.
New this year ---> You can now join ONLINE! www.hmjacksonptsa.org (Please note, there is a small processing fee.)
You can also print and mail the membership form to school along with your payment. Click HERE to print the membership form.
As a member you will receive the award winning Wolf Tracks newsletter. This monthly newsletter is packed with information about PTSA, our school, and our community. Also, as a member you can access many local and national discounts. Here are a few examples: Avis, Budget, Hertz Car Rentals, Great Wolf Lodge, Sylvan Learning, FedEx Office, Xfinity Arena.
A big THANK YOU to the students, families, and staff who have already become members. We have had a great start to the school year, and let's keep that momentum going! Thanks for helping us reach our membership goal!
Laura Peterson VP Membership
November PTSA Membership Meeting
The PTSA invites you to attend the membership meeting on Wednesday, November 8, starting at 7:00 p.m. This meeting will be held in the JHS Career Center. We will have a short period of PTSA business and then hear from our guest speaker, Officer Marc Schuermeyer. As Jackson’s School Resource Officer (SRO), he will share valuable information about student and school safety.
Hope to see you there!
Reflections Art Competition
The Reflections Program is a National PTA and Washington State PTA cultural arts competition.
The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works.
Young artists get involved through their local PTSA. A student may submit an entry in any of six arts areas: Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Music Composition, Dance Choreography, and Film Production.
Students can bring entries to the JHS Library starting September 25.
Deadline for all entries is Monday November 6, 2017.
Go to Reflections Art Competition 2017 for participation rules and student entry form.
Questions: [email protected]
WOLF TRACKS 5 OCTOBER 2017
JHS PTSA continued Donations to PTSA
TOP 5 reasons to donate to PTSA:
5. Your donation is 100% tax deductible.
4. When you make a direct donation, 100% of the funds go directly toward funding activities and programs that impact Jackson students.
3. “Pass the Hat” helps provide the best teachers around with some of the supplies and equipment they need for their classrooms.
2. “Pass the Hat” helps fund school counselors, family advocate, JLC, community programs, staff appreciation, Reflections Art competition, sen-ior scholarships, and honor roll recognition of Jackson students.
1. “Pass the Hat” supports the mission of JHS PTSA: to be a powerful voice, a relevant resource, and an advocate for the well-being and educa-tion of all students.
No donation is too small, no effort unappreciated! You can make a donation online at Donate to Pass the Hat, or you can mail a check to JHS PTSA, 1508 136th St. SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012.
On behalf of the students, teachers, and parents of Jackson High School, thank you for your consideration.
Fred Meyer Community Rewards
Do you shop at Fred Meyer? Do you have a Rewards Card? If you do, it’s easy to contribute to JHS PTSA, just by shopping at Fred Meyer with your Rewards Card.
All you have to do is link your Rewards Card to JHS PTSA by following the link below. Whenever you use your Rewards Card when you shop at Freddy’s, you will be helping our school earn a donation from Fred Meyer.
Note: This does not affect the rewards you earn for yourself when using your card.
Go to Fred Meyer Community Rewards and link your card to Henry M Jackson PTSA.
Amazon Smile
AmazonSmile—It’s a simple and automatic way for you to support Jackson HS PTSA every time you shop online.
Visit www.smile.amazon.com
Search for and select Henry M Jackson High PTSA. (The address will show Tacoma—our head office—but all proceeds will go to Jackson PTSA.)
Then, BE SURE TO START AT smile.amazon.com anytime you want to shop!
Staff Appreciation—September Luncheon
On Wednesday, September 13, the Staff Appreciation Committee held their first luncheon of the school year! The buffet included several kinds of chili with all the toppings, cornbread and honey butter, and assorted desserts. Thank you to all of you who helped make this possible by do-nating items for the luncheon—we couldn’t do this without you!
Luncheons are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month, so watch your email for Sign-up Genius if you would like to contribute items. Also, con-sider joining us one Wednesday if you’re interested in becoming a committee member—we will have several spots coming open!
THANK YOU to Eileen Cooper, Kaitlyn Dineen, Amy Elsemore, Mary Evans, Eileen Hagey, Gina Immendorf, Georgina Johns, Angela McCall, Melinda Mikulecky, Emily Myers, Flavie Nguyen, Liz Reeves, Stacey Robert, Lihua Tang, Kathi Webber, Lisa Wininger, Jenny Yim-Nordquist.
THANK YOU to the Staff Appreciation Committee: Michelle Anderson, Pat Erwen, Dan Hart, Erin Havens, Carolanne Holly, Janel Krahn, Violeta Mahmoud, Claudine Toh, Michelle Yim-Karpan.
WOLF TRACKS 6 OCTOBER 2017
JHS PTSA continued
WOLF TRACKS 7 OCTOBER 2017
JHS PTSA continued
WOLF TRACKS 8 OCTOBER 2017
JHS PTSA continued The JHS Staff Appreciation Lunch Committee Needs Your Help!
Sadly, we must bid a fond farewell to two members of our committee this month, and we are looking for more individuals to join our team. These positions involve:
Planning staff lunches through June of next year.
Attending the lunches once a month from approximately 9:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. to set up, serve, and clean up. Lunches are always on Wednesdays, typically the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Providing (typically) two crock pots of the main dish determined ahead of time by you and your teammates. Main dish ingredients are usually provided at your own expense (although reimbursements are available for some purchases).
Taking charge of, or assisting with, a specific monthly task including things as decorations, music, and notifications to JHS staff. Paper goods and decorations are reimbursed expenses.
Having fun!
This is a great group to be involved in, and the staff are extremely appreciative of each lunch and the time dedicated to them. If this sounds like a good fit for you, please contact Michelle Anderson at [email protected] or 425-402-1042. We would love for you to attend a lunch with us to get an idea of what we're all about and whether you might like to get more involved.
If you are simply interested in being included on our email list for an opportunity to contribute food items to the monthly lunch, please email Michelle or any other committee member. We welcome your involvement in any capacity!
PTSA Advocacy PTA is the largest child advocacy group in the country. In Washington state there are 133,000 members (voices) advocating on legislative issues such as education funding, hot and healthy school meals, seat belt laws, the juvenile justice system, and much more. Your PTSA and Advocacy Chair will keep an eye on any legislative issues that affect Jackson families directly and will post links to keep you information of legislative events and activities you can be involved in.
Survey for Parents, Teachers, and Community Members
A link to an online survey is provided for parents, teachers, and community members to obtain feedback on four new long-term resolutions and seven short-term legislative issues that will be debated and voted on at the upcoming WSPTA Legislative Assembly. We recommend you famil-iarize yourself with the full text of the Resolutions and Issues Guide prior to completing the survey.
Click this link to participate in the online survey no later than Wednesday, October 11: https://www.surveyface. com/l/2017-resolutions-and- legislative-issues-survey
Legislative Assembly
Legislative Assembly will be held October 20-21 at the Hotel Morano in Tacoma. JHS PTSA is sending delegates to learn about advocacy at all levels, network with other PTA members, and add your PTA's voice to the platform for the coming year. Be sure to complete the online survey about the issues to ensure your voice is heard.
WSPTA Website > Advocacy
The Washington State PTA website is a resource for additional details on the proposed legislative platform and more advocacy information: https://www.wastatepta.org/focus-areas/advocacy/
Registered to Vote?
If you are not registered to vote, the National PTA urges you to take action and register: https://www.pta.org/advocacy/takesaction.cfm?vvsrc=%2fVoterRegistration
For additional information on supporting and advocating for JHS students and families, visit the HM Jackson PTSA website at http://www.hmjacksonptsa.org/advocacy.html.
Thank you for your support!
Carla Clark JHS PTSA Advocacy Chair
WOLF TRACKS 9 OCTOBER 2017
Counselor Corner JHS Families Are Cordially Invited to Attend High School & Beyond Family Night on Wednesday, October 11, 2017
History: High School & Beyond Family Night was developed at JHS at the turn of the century. We are excited to see its growth across the district and look forward to seeing our families attend again on October 11, 2017. The high school portion is very different from the elementary and middle school portion of the night. The evening kicks off with an outstanding College & Career Fair—where families can gather information about potential post-high school options. After the fair, high school families are able to attend two breakout sessions that best fit their student’s high school and post-high school goals. If a high school family attends every year, the family will have the opportunity to attend 8 of the approximately 12 breakout sessions offered. Because of this, we recommend you use the “recommended grade level” notation as you pick sessions to attend.
Event: High School & Beyond Family Night
When: Wednesday, October 11, 2017
Schedule for HIGH SCHOOL Families:
5:30–6:30 p.m. ~ College & Career Fair (JHS Gym)
6:30–6:40 p.m. ~ Walk to breakout sessions in upstairs JHS Classrooms, Commons, and Library
6:40–7:30 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 the transition into post-high school. We also have a session dedicated to completing the FAFSA or WASFA (financial aid). Bring your 2016 tax infor-mation 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 you love a particular college, this is a great time to sport their name on your t-shirt!
Students, talk with your teachers about where they attended (look for the special High School & Beyond signs at the entrance of each teach-er’s classroom to learn more)! If you see that a staff member attended a college or had a career you are interested in learning more about, ask them questions about their experience!
During lunches, a PowerPoint will be run highlighting college and career facts, along with many fun pictures and facts about JHS staff expe-riences!
Breakout Session Topics:
12th Grade Family Session: My kid is graduating… What do we do next?
Community & Technical Colleges
Earn College Credits in High School! (AP, College in the High School & CTE Dual Credit)
FAFSA/WASFA Completion: Families of seniors, get assistance with completing and submitting your FAFSA/WASFA
Financial Aid: Financing your Education
Four-Year Colleges: Finding your college for fit and affordability
Naviance: Understanding the web-based college & career readiness program
Navigating college for students with disabilities
ORCA ~ Ocean Research College Academy
Paper Management & Time Management for students of all ages
Running Start
Scholarships
The JHS Counseling Department looks forward to seeing all of JHS’s families at this year’s High School & Beyond Family Night! Questions: Check the JHS Counseling webpage (https://www.everettsd.org/Page/13378) and/or contact your student’s counselor.
$250 Scholarship Opportunity:
Complete your FAFSA/WASFA by October 11, 2017, or get it done at the FAFSA/WASFA Completion breakout session, then add your name to “the hat,” and you can be in the running for a scholarship!
WOLF TRACKS 10 OCTOBER 2017
Counselor Corner continued Parent Resource
My name is Lyn Lauzon and I am Jackson High School’s Intervention Specialist. I have had the privilege of working with the students, parents, and staff at Jackson since 2005.
If you have a concern that your teen (or one of their friends) may be using drugs and/or alcohol or is affected by a family member’s drug or alcohol use, please feel free to call me. Your phone call is completely confidential. Neither the school nor the student needs to know that you have referred them to me.
Some of the services I offer our students are individual counseling, groups for students in recovery and students who are affected by addiction, tobacco education and cessation, and referrals to community resources.
Please feel free to call me with any concerns you have or just to say hello. You can reach me at 425-385-7178 or by e-mail at [email protected]. You can also call our Anonymous Drug Tip Line with any information or concerns about drugs and/or alcohol at Jackson High School. That phone number is 425-385-7055.
School Scoop Athletic Update
Boys Tennis The boys tennis kids are off to a 6 wins 0 losses record this year and have an amazing individual record of 41–1 so far with only one loss in indi-vidual matches this year.
Girls Swim The girls swim team is 2–0 and has already picked up 7 State qualifying times!
Boys Cross-Country The boys XC team started off with a strong 2nd place finish (out of 38 schools) at the Capital Invite in Olympia. The varsity went to San Diego competing against more than 100 high schools and finished in 5th place. Joseph Skoog won the junior boys race, as well as leading the junior boys to the win for their grade!
Girls Cross-Country The lady Wolfpack cross-country team has started stronger than ever. Finishing 2nd at the Capital Invitational, they completed the best team race time in school history. The girls have shown great improvement, having a fantastic top 10 overall team finish in San Diego with all girls medaling in their class race!
Girls Soccer Another exciting year is kicking off for the Timberwolves, who are currently in first place in Wesco with a record of 3–0 in league and 4–0 overall. The team is looking to capitalize during the state tournament and surpass their quarterfinal appearance last year.
Volleyball The Jackson Timberwolves volleyball team is off to a 2–1 start. They are led by senior middle blocker Lauren Demoulin, who is a dominating force at the net, and Taylor Eastwood. The Timberwolves have an offensive arsenal in Ciarra Choe, Paige Wilson, and Kristina Johnson as well as a strong bench. They are looking forward to building throughout this season and having a real shot at the state tournament in November. We look forward to seeing you in “The Den.”
Football The Jackson varsity football program started off the season 1–1. After missing out on a week 2 game due to smoky weather in Yakima, the team opened up their league season with a 40-20 victory over Mt. Vernon. Ben Olesen threw for 365 yards, connecting with Daniel Arias and Johnny Navarro for two touchdowns apiece. The JV team opened up their season with a shutout victory over Shorewood, and the freshman team was undefeated going into their week 3 matchup with Lynnwood on September 20. The varsity team is looking forward to competing for the Wesco title with exceptional leadership from the largest senior class ever with 27 senior players.
Be a TEALS Volunteer
JHS is working on closing the gap, but we need your help… Please consider becoming a TEALS volunteer! TEALS volunteers help fill the computer science (CS) education gap for teachers and students alike. Volunteers provide CS expertise and classroom teachers provide educational expertise. Together, this creates the perfect partnership to teach CS in high schools. Click here for more information.
WOLF TRACKS 11 OCTOBER 2017
School Scoop continued World Language Assessments
We have many students who are bilingual or multilingual. They have the opportunity to earn JHS credits and a Washington State Seal of Biliteracy on their diploma by taking a language assessment. Click here for the information flyer. Click here for FAQs about World Language assessments.
LANGUAGES: Any! (They don’t need to be languages that we offer at JHS, nor are they limited to the languages on the flyer.) REGISTRATION: September 25–October 20 with our ASB Treasurer (spring registration will be March 6–30) TESTING: Wednesday, November 15 (the spring test will be Wednesday, April 25, 2018) QUESTIONS: Ask any World Languages teacher or use the email on the flyer.
NOTE: Students need to meet with Rhea Soma at JHS before paying to register. Rhea’s office is located in C202.
BECU Financial Fair On October 9
JHS seniors have the opportunity to attend a BECU Financial Fair on Monday, October 9, and learn an important life skill. They will earn credit for a unit in their College & Career Readiness Seminar (CCRS) class. They must have their parents sign a release form for BECU to photograph them at the event, and they need to return this consent form to Rose Smith (in C201 at JHS) by Wednesday, October 4. Students must select a specific session to attend so that we can maintain some balance in the numbers attending: 1st session during 2nd and 3rd periods, or 2nd session dur-ing 5th and 6th periods. In general, a student currently in a CCRS class will be asked to attend the session that includes the period of their CCRS class. Otherwise, we will assign sessions to achieve balance. If a student is assigned to a session that causes hardship to the student, they should see Mr. Monaghan.
NOTE: We decided not to allow non-seniors to attend the Financial Fair. We hope to offer this opportunity every year to seniors, and allowing some juniors to attend the fair this year will create problems for next year. Moreover the Financial Fair will have less meaning for our juniors because financial independence is not right around the corner for them.
Jackson Has a New Librarian!
My name is Ms. Moore, and I am excited to be a part of the Jackson High staff! Get to know me at https://www.smore.com/xkp0f.
Summer Reading Celebration
The JHS library would like to honor students who participated in the Summer Reading Program! Participants are invited to come to the library Friday, October 27, during 1st and 2nd lunches. We will have cookies to decorate, fun prizes, and a drawing for special prizes for students who read two, three, and more than three books.
See your English teacher or Ms. Moore for details.
9th Annual Battle of the Books, 2017-2018
Time to start reading the titles for the 2017-2018 BOTB! The JHS battle will happen in March, with the high school battle between Everett HS, Cascade HS, and Jackson HS happening shortly after. We are especially excited about this year’s titles! Additional information can be found on the JHS Library website.
1. Born a Crime by Trevor Noah 2. Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir 3. Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon 4. Ghost by Jason Reynolds 5. Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 6. Highly Illogical Behavior by John Corey Whaley 7. Kids of Appetite by David Arnold 8. Man Called Ove by Fredrik 9. Passion of Dolssa by Julie Berry 10. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard 11. Royce Rolls by Margaret Stohl 12. Sabotage: The Mission to Destroy Hitler's Atomic Bomb by Neal Bascomb 13. Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys 14. Samurai Rising by Pamela Turner 15. Scythe by Neal Shusterman 16. Serpent King by Jeff Zentner 17. Smell of Other People's Houses by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock 18. Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro 19. Sun Is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon 20. Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan 21. Those Who Wish Me Dead by Michael Kortya 22. We Are All Made of Molecules by Susin Nielsen
WOLF TRACKS 12 OCTOBER 2017
School Scoop continued Staff Spotlight: Megan Friedenson Department (if you are a teacher, what classes are you teaching this year?): World Languages Department. I'm teaching Spanish 2 this year.
How long have you been at JHS? This is my 16th year. Jackson feels like home.
Where did you go to school? Prosser High School, WSU, Universidad de las Americas in Puebla, Mexico, Universidad Austral in Valdivia, Chile, and Antioch University-Seattle.
What was your first job? Hoeing weeds in the asparagus field on our family's farm when I was 9; later rogueing oats and driving tractor. My first non-farm job was at a garden center. I love flowers!
What is your favorite vacation spot? I love exploring nature and cultures with my family. Some favorite places are the Cascades, the Redwoods, Bariloche- Argentina, and the mountains and caves of Spain.
What advice would you like to give to the students and/or parents at JHS? Try out a club or activity—it is a good way to meet nice people and look for your passion. Also, don't be afraid to ask questions or ask for help. Our teachers and staff are here to help our students.
Staff Spotlight: Lesley Moffat Department (if you are a teacher, what classes are you teaching this year?): I teach Jazz 1, Honors Wind Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, and two Percussion Ensembles, one of which serves as the drum line for assemblies and sporting events.
How long have you been at JHS? This is my 30th year of teaching—and now that I am starting my 16th year at Jackson, I can say I’ve spent over half my career at the best school on the planet.
Where did you go to school? I grew up in Edmonds but went to Indiana University for my undergrad degree because of their incredible music school. I earned my master’s through City University and did some doctoral work through Boston University.
What was your first job? Besides babysitting for $1 an hour, I worked at McDonalds—for a whopping $3.35 per hour. I was making bank when I got hired there! (And the brown polyester uniforms made me look really cool, too.)
What is your favorite vacation spot? Any cruise ship!
What advice would you like to give to the students and/or parents at JHS? Embrace every opportunity to learn—whether it’s academic learning, pursuing something about which you are passionate, or finding out who you are deep down inside. Don’t be afraid of failure. Take it from someone who makes a habit of making mistakes—it’s the best way to learn!
Staff Spotlight: Alyssa Campbell Department (if you are a teacher, what classes are you teaching this year?): I am the Student & Family Support Advo- cate and help connect students and their families to community resources while offering practical, social, and emotional support wherever needed! It's a great job to have and I work closely with community partners, but also with our counselors, administrators, and other support staff to be sure all of our students are getting everything they need in order to thrive at school.
How long have you been at JHS? Since April 2014—nearly four years ago!
Where did you go to school? I graduated high school from Richland High in Richland, WA, and then started college at Seattle Pacific University but finished at University of Washington Bothell.
What was your first job? McDonald's—not my favorite job, but working drive-thru was fun!
What is your favorite vacation spot? Cancun, Mexico, where I spent my honeymoon—PARADISE!!
What advice would you like to give to the students and/or parents at JHS? Everyone has a story and every single story matters. It's easy to judge others when we don't understand what they've gone through, so do your best to watch and listen with an open heart and mind. You'll be surprised at how many people just need LOVE.
Staff Spotlight: Emily Moore Department (if you are a teacher, what classes are you teaching this year?): I am Jackson High’s new librarian!
How long have you been at JHS? This is my first year.
Where did you go to school?: I attended California Lutheran University for my undergrad degree, WSU for my MA in English, and Texas Woman’s University for my MLS.
What was your first job? I worked the production line in a small lentil packaging company in Fairfield, WA, called Legumes Plus. My job included filling and sealing bags of lentils, shrink wrapping pallets, and loading trucks. It was a great summer job for a high school kid without a car, as I could ride my bicycle from my house on one end of town to the lentil factory on the other end, stopping for the mail and library books in the middle. Lunch was provided—I ate a lot of lentils those summers!
What is your favorite vacation spot? Locally, I’m partial to Lopez Island in autumn (few tourists, amazing bakery, fabulous art gallery, lots of great places to walk for hours). Stateside, Santa Barbara and LA are my go-to vacation spots; many of my college friends stuck around the area, so it’s fun to see them and enjoy my favorite bookstores, art galleries, and bakeries, and, of course, the smell of eucalyptus and chaparral sage.
What advice would you like to give to the students and/or parents at JHS? Ask for help when you need it! And speak with kindness and
empathy.
WOLF TRACKS 13 OCTOBER 2017
School Scoop continued Staff Spotlight: Dave Peters
Department (if you are a teacher, what classes are you teaching this year?): This is my 5th year as the principal at JHS.
How long have you been at JHS? I fell in love with teaching through my experience as a part-time flight instructor for two years. I earned my teaching degree in mathematics and physics at Montana State University in Bozeman, and I taught math and web page programming at Cascade High School for seven years. I served as an assistant principal at Jackson for six years (fall 2004 through spring 2010). I then became an assistant principal and athletic director back at Cascade for three years before returning to Jackson as principal.
Where did you go to school? I attended Oregon State University during my first year of college. I had a Naval ROTC scholarship with aspirations of flying for the Navy. However, my significant nearsightedness eventually shut the door on that option, and I began to pursue a path as a missionary aviator (sometimes referred to as a “bush pilot”). I attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago for two years and then transferred to Moody Aviation in Elizabethton, Tennessee, for three years, earning a commercial pilot’s license and flight instruc-tor rating. As I mentioned, I later attended Montana State University in Bozeman where I met my beautiful wife, Julie, in the fee-payment line the week before school started! After several years, I acquired my master’s in Education Administration from Western Washington University.
What was your first job? I was a courtesy clerk at a grocery store (Wayne and Ron’s ShopRight) during high school in Grants Pass, Oregon, in 1982 earning $3.27/hr.
What is your favorite vacation spot? Our family has very special vacation memories together in Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii. In the summer of 2009, we had the chance to travel to Kisumu, Kenya, to visit the home and school for street boys my mother had founded 20 years earlier (Agape Children’s Ministry).
What advice would you like to give to the students and/or parents at JHS? From the themes of my past four graduation speeches: 2014: When you’re not feeling happy, ask yourself, “Am I grateful?”
1. STOP—to notice what you’re grateful for. 2. LOOK—at the opportunities that your life gives you in the moment. 3. And GO—share your happiness by helping someone, by giving to someone else.
2015: Develop a “growth mindset” rather than a “fixed mindset.” Collect valuable information from every failure to help yourself do something differently next time. Add the word “yet” at the end of the sentence when you think you can’t do something (e.g., “I’m not very good at _________... yet” or “I can’t do this…yet”).
2016: We can allow fear to paralyze us from doing things. But fear can also help us. Many times the things we want for our lives are just on the other side of fear. It can be a signal that we’ve found the trailhead that will lead us to what we don’t yet have but that we truly want for our-selves.
2017: When problems and stresses come our way, we tend to look inward and become focused on ourselves and our needs. Doing something meaningful for someone else in those times will be rewarding and will help develop a sense of connectedness. We’re all in this together, and we need each other to be successful!
Class Information Attention: Class of 2018 Parents!
Parents of the Class of 2018: Stay informed! Email us at [email protected] to get added to our parent email list that is used for the planning of activities and volunteer information.
Click HERE to view and print the Class of 2018 Graduation Party flyer and form. (This is not a PTSA-sponsored event.)
Current Volunteer Opportunities: http://www.signupgenius.com/ go/5080b4eaba728a7ff2-fall.
Send an email to [email protected] to be added to our direct email list for concessions volunteers.
Hello, Junior Parents!
Jackson High School PTSA is hosting a Naviance training for parents of current junior students on Wednesday, October 4.
This is your chance to explore this great college and career planning tool. Chromebook laptops will be available so you can navigate the system hands-on. The clinic will help with exploring colleges, applications, scholarships, FAFSA, and understanding the Common App.
The clinic will be led by Sarah Pewitt from Everett Public Schools.
Please join us Wednesday, October 4, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in the JHS Commons and get a head start on helping your student become college and career ready.
Thank you. www.hmjacksonptsa.org
WOLF TRACKS 14 OCTOBER 2017
District News School Performance Report School performance reports are available online on each school’s website. More information is available on the Office of Superintendent of Pub-lic Instruction website. Click on “State Report Card” and select Everett from the list of districts.
Access to Public Records Many records and documents in Everett Public Schools are available to the public. Parents and other citizens have the right to ask the school district to view or have copies made of records defined as “public” under state and federal laws including their own student’s records and public records about discipline of school employees.
Everett Public Schools public records requests are handled by the district’s finance and business services office. Records can be requested by writing that office at P.O. Box 2098, Everett, WA 98213, sending an email to [email protected], or calling 425-385-4150.
Your Student’s Records Are Confidential Everett Public Schools takes very seriously its duty to protect student records and privacy. Student transcripts and other education-related records are protected by multiple security measures. Only those teachers, administrators, and other staff members who work directly with the student and have an educational need to know about the student have access to individual student records. Staff members are expected to maintain confidentiality about information contained in a student’s records.
Vaccination Requirements Students in kindergarten through 12th grade need 2 doses of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or have a health care provider document that they have already had chickenpox. Review vaccination requirements for your child on the Washington State Department of Health website.
Safety Tip Line Do you or your student have a concern about someone who may be experiencing bullying or harassment? Or perhaps heard a rumor about someone bringing a weapon or drugs to school? Report it! You can talk directly with your school’s office or you can call, text, or email your concern.
If there is reason for concern about safety on a designated walkway to school, calling 9-1-1 immediately will get authorized, quick help. We have strong partnerships with local law enforcement who share our interest in safe schools and neighborhoods.
Student safety is a priority for all of us. Working together, we can help make our neighborhoods and schools nurturing places for students to safely learn and grow.
Back-to-School Safety Reminders It’s helpful to talk with your child from time to time about staying safe and alert, especially when traveling to and from school. Here are just a few quick reminders: Walk with a buddy
Be aware of your surroundings (cell phones and ear buds put away)
Wait with a friend or adult at bus stops
For adults, stop for buses when they have the stop arm out
Report anything suspicious to an adult right away
Student Opportunities and Activities Eflyers We email approved flyers from community organizations to guardians through a system called Peachjar. The flyers are also posted on each school’s website. Look for the Peachjar button in the Quicklinks section of the school home page to view flyers or register to receive e-flyers.
4 Ways to Stay in Touch At the bottom of any district webpage, you can sign up for InTouch announcements right to your email box about twice a month. You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Attendance Procedures We look forward to seeing your child at school each and every day. Regular school attendance is important, and we will work with you to ensure your child is present and benefiting from a world-class education. If your child is absent, please email the school at [email protected].
If email is not possible, and even if you leave a message with the school attendance line, please submit an excuse note to the school office with-in 30 days of your student returning to school.
Did You Miss a Call from Us? If missed a call from your school, please first check your voice mail or your email for the message rather than calling the school. Schools are often inundated with phone calls from parents after they send an automated call and cannot answer all of the calls.
Is Your Contact Information Up-to-Date at School? If your contact information has changed, please let your school know so we can reach you.
WOLF TRACKS 15 OCTOBER 2017
District News continued New Communication Plan of Low and Negative Lunch Balances Food and Nutrition Services wants all students to have a positive meal experience and makes an effort to minimize identification and individual impact for a student with insufficient funds in-hand or in their account. To support this effort we will no longer communicate negative balances with students, only with parents.
We will use the following tools:
□ On Tuesday and Thursday evenings, negative balance phone calls and e-mails will be sent through the district communication system.
□ On Sunday evening, a low balance phone call and e-mail will be sent through the district communication system.
□ Homeroom teachers will send green reminder envelopes home in student backpacks to families when a balance is getting low.
Parents can sign up with MyPaymentsPlus.com for free. By setting up an account parents will be able to:
□ Check account balances
□ View transaction history
□ Set up low balance notifications
□ Make payments online
We appreciate your help to ensure that all students have a positive experience during breakfast and lunch.
Website = Tools for You The website has tools to make your life easier. Sign in to:
Customize a personal profile in MyView
Add your student’s school and teachers’ calendars to your calendar view
Filter calendar items by category
Export calendar items to your personal calendar
Access Grades & More, lunch menus, and staff contact information from the home page
Find directions and maps to event locations listed on the calendar
If you are a parent or guardian authorized to have Web access to your student’s records, you can sign in to the website using the same login and password you use for online grades to customize MyView. Need a login or not sure if you have access? Email [email protected] for help.
Kids in Transition Program in Everett Public Schools The Kids in Transition (KIT) program supports students who qualify as homeless under federal McKinney-Vento legislation. Students who lack a fixed, regular, or adequate nighttime residence may qualify. The KIT program works to eliminate barriers to students’ academic success and extra-curricular participation. We ensure homeless students have school supplies and provide tutoring or facilitate student participation in extended day or summer school classes. We help students participate in activities such as sports or clubs by paying required fees. KIT provides transportation for eligible students to maintain school stability, as long as the commute is feasible.
Last year, Everett Public Schools served over 1,100 homeless students at some time during the school year. For more information, visit the KIT website or contact Amy Perusse at 425-385-4032 or [email protected].
Watch for the Mobile App This fall families can download a mobile app to easily access student information, grades, attendance, lunch balances, calendars, and more!
Capital Projects Updates The district is hard at work on many projects approved by voters in April 2016. Design work has been completed on both the North Middle School modernization and new Elementary 18. Both projects will break ground this spring. Check out the videos and more updates at www.everettsd.org/capitalprojects.
Mapping Your Future What you can do now to chart your course
Join us at a High School and Beyond family night to:
Enjoy free pizza
Get help with financial aid and college admissions
Get help registering for College Bound scholarships (grades 7 and 8)
Learn to use Naviance to make college and career plans
Meet community and 4-year colleges & universities
Visit the college & career fair
Interpreters are available. HS&B at JHS will be Wednesday, October 11, with the College & Career Fair beginning at 5:30 in the JHS gym and the breakout information sessions running from 6:40 to 8:25 p.m.
WOLF TRACKS 16 OCTOBER 2017
District News continued Register to Vote! Voter registration information and materials are available in an area in your school’s main office. You can also register to vote online at http://bit.ly/VoteRegistration.
Delayed Start or Closed Schools If we have to cancel school or delay the start of school, we will use our parent communication system to call in the morning, typically around 5:45 a.m., with a brief message about the reason for closure or delay. We will also use local media and post the message on our website. If there is no announcement about Everett Public Schools, school is on the regular schedule.
More information and resources for school closures or delays is on the district website under the Parents tab.
In cases of inclement weather or other emergencies, please: check your email or phone for district messages;
listen for media announcements;
view the district’s website at www.everettsd.org;
watch district Facebook, Twitter or Instagram accounts; or
call our district information line 425-385-4636.
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Can You Fluently Read, Write, Speak, and Listen in a Language Other than English? Students in grades 7 through 12 in Everett Public Schools can earn high school credit in a world language by successfully passing district-approved assessments and demonstrating language proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in this language. Assessments are available at $10 for many different world languages. See the district assessment website for details.
Test dates: November 15, 2017, and April 25, 2018 Fall registration: September 25–October 20 Spring registration: March 6–30
ECEAP Preschool Accepting Applications for 2017-18 Everett Public Schools’ Early Childhood Education & Assistance Program (ECEAP) is a FREE preschool program for three- and four-year-old children from families with limited income. ECEAP prepares children for kindergarten and provides family support and health and nutrition services. It is funded by the Washington State Department of Early Learning.
The five ECEAP sites within our school district are Garfield, Hawthorne, Lowell, Madison, and Silver Lake elementary schools. Space is limited—apply early! For an application or more information, please call 425-385-4628.
Community Happenings Mill Creek Recreation The Mill Creek Recreation & Tourism Department will be accepting Youth Basketball League Referee applications starting in October. This is a great part-time job that will provide training, and most of your work schedule will be on Saturdays in December 2017 through early March 2018. Visit our employment page at www.cityofmillcreek.com/ employment. Applicants must 14 years and older. Additional questions, please call 425-921-5779. Click here for our Fall & Winter 2017-2018 Recreation Guide.
Mill Creek Library The Mill Creek Library is located at 15429 Bothell-Everett Highway, across the street from Central Market. For more information about library programs, please call 425-337-4822 or visit our website:
Click here for Mill Creek Library information. Click here for the library Schedule of Events (select Mill Creek location). Click here for the Sno-Isle Teens activities page.
WOLF TRACKS 17 OCTOBER 2017
Kudos THANKS and APPRECIATION to Erin Havens for maintaining the flower pots at the front entrance to the school all summer long. It
looks inviting and beautiful!
Welcome Pack Days
Howling thanks to the volunteers of the Wolf Pack Pride who gave their time to help at the JHS Welcome Pack Days!
Cheerleaders who assisted with the Welcome Bags
From NJROTC—Farbod M., Tyler H., Mariana O., and Brandon V.
From KEY CLUB—Kathlyn B., Rio R., Jasmine L., Anita M., and June C.
Back to School with the Link Crew
Jackson High is represented by a student Link Crew and the Parent Link Crew. Both groups of volunteers ensure that new students and their parents and guardians are properly introduced to the ins and outs at the school.
For kicking off the school year in high gear, a Timberwolf howl of pride goes out to the advisors of the student Link Crew, Jason Gadek and Paul Turner; the enthusiastic junior and senior Link Crew members; and the JHS FIRST Robotics Club and advisor Maggie Thor-leifson for managing the BBQ lunch.
For taking under their wings the equally eager and anxious new parents and newly enrolled upperclassmen, kudos to the hospitable parent volunteers of the Parent Link Crew: Jen Doney, Diana Rennhack, Jill Stoffel, Lisa Steckler, John Steckler, Sarah Chamberlin, Richard Burgess, Erin Havens, Kathi Webber, Angela Steck, and Christa Pederson.
“Muchos gracias” to parent Sandra Mejia who hosted a tour group especially for Spanish speakers, and “kamsahamnida” to parent Sol Kim for hosting the tour for Korean speakers.
Providing upbeat tunes for arriving parents were none other than talented JHS jazz band students Michael K., Adam K., Jamie S., Antonio C., Aidan R., Kris G., and Justin H.
For helping to assemble the Welcome Pack treat bags given to each new JHS family: Ryan P., Rio R., Kathlyn B., Kayla S., and Kirsten A. from Key Club.
Thank you to Shelly Lubahn, Supervisor of EPS Food and Nutrition Services, who shared the breakfast and lunch options as well as free/reduced meal application and introduced new JHS Kitchen Manager Tracey Flynn.
Thank you also to the DECA Club for opening The Den for spirit wear and refreshments and especially for their spirited cheer.
Of course, none of these events would have been possible without the help from key JHS staff: Melissa Long of the custodial team; Sukawt Al-Mansouri in the Main Office; Gina Strom in the Counseling Department; and the amazing Jackson High administrators: Principal Dave Peters along with Assistant Principals Shaun Monaghan, Michelle Renée, Niki Cassaro, and Blythe Young.
We Appreciate the Hard Work of Our JHS Volunteers
Over the summer, these great volunteers helped to stuff our JHS summer mailers. Thank you for your time Laura Peterson, Carla Clark, Denise Constantineau, Erin Havens, Lisa Kallen Mills, Brandi Babione Lind, Georgina Christopher Johns, Lisa Wininger, Ellen Frye, Lori McFee, Stacey Robert, Merav Caspi, and Rhonda Marlowe.
Thank you to our volunteers manning the PTSA tables at both of the Wolf Pack Days. Thanks for being available to answer questions, add members and volunteers, and represent PTSA. Thank you to Denise Constantineau, Toni Wilson, Georgina Johns, and Lisa Mills.
It was a great help having our volunteers assist with Picture Day on September 7. It would not have run as smoothly without your help. Thank you to Traci Mitchell, Jennnifer Sinha, Diana Rennhack, Amy Elsemore, Kathi Webber, Gabrielle HIllgrove, Kaitlyn Dineen, Luanne Te, and Stacey Robert.
Thanks to our volunteers for your help with the student handbooks. Thank you to Merav Caspi, Lori McFee, Luanne Te, Jennifer Sinha, Kelly Howell, Diana Rennhack, and Georgina Johns.
Yummy root beer floats and delicious desserts were provided by the Staff Appreciation Team to welcome the staff back to school. Thank you to Michelle Anderson, Violeta Mahmoud, Erin Havens, Pat Erwen, Claudine Toh, Justine Toh, Michelle Yim-Karpan, and Lisa Mills.
WOLF TRACKS 18 OCTOBER 2017
SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Register for World Lang Assessmt
Through 10/20
Homecoming Tick-ets on Sale Through
10/6
Spirit Week: Dress to
Rest vs. Dress to Impress
Seattle Univ, 8:30am,
Career Ctr
Eastern WA Univ, Noon,
Career Ctr
Univ of SoCal, 1pm,
Career Ctr
Spirit Week: Denim on
Denim
Spirit Week: Fashion Disaster
Last Day for Homecoming Guest
Pass
Class of 2018 Parent Mtg, 7pm,
Commons
Naviance Info Mtg for Junior
Parents, 7pm, Annex
Spirit Week: Decades #TBT (Throwback Thurs-
day)
Western Wa Univ,
9:30am, Career Ctr
LIF
Spirit Week: Xtreme JHS
Spirit
Homecoming Assembly
Homecoming Football
Game
Homecoming Dance, 8pm, Com-
mons
SAT
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
BECU Financial Fair for
Seniors
Boise State Univ,
9:30am, Career Ctr
Univ of Portland, 11am,
Career Ctr
Pacific Lutheran Univ,
8:30am, Career Ctr
School Board Mtg,
4:30pm, CRC
Free PSAT for Sophomores
PTSA Staff Appreciation Lunch
High School & Beyond Family
Night
Deadline to Complete Online PTA
Survey for Legislative Issues
Student Photo Retakes
by Dorian
Senior Quotes Due
No School for Students
PSAT/NMSQT
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Pacific Univ OR, 8am, Career Ctr
Linfield Coll, 1:15pm, Career Ctr
Senior Portraits Due
Drill: Great WA
Shakeout, 10:19am
LIF
Registration Closes for
World Lang Assessments
Senior Class Photo
WSPTA Legislative Assem-
bly, Olympia
WSPTA Legislative
Assembly, Olympia
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
School Board Mtg,
4:30pm, CRC
Celebration for Summer Reading Program Partici-pants, both lunches,
Library
ACT
29 30 31
Octoberfest
Univ of OR, 8:30am,
Career Ctr
Reed Coll, Noon, Career
Ctr
Montana State Univ,
9:30am, Career Ctr
LIF = Learning Improvement Friday
(75-minute early release)
Student calendar—
year at a glance
For athletics calendar info, visit the JHS website and click “Athletics” under the “Students” tab, or visit the Wesco Athletics
website and click the “J” for Jackson Timberwolves details.
October 2017
Back Talk Wolf Tracks is a monthly newsletter brought to you by
Washington State–Henry M. Jackson High School PTSA Charter 7.3.95.
The mission of the newsletter is to provide a comprehensive resource for students, staff, and parents to be informed of school news, deadlines, and opportunities.
To become a JHS PTSA member: membership form or online subscription (via our store) Use the membership form to subscribe to this newsletter (including occasional email “blasts”).
You may return printed forms to the JHS main office or mail to H. M. Jackson High School (Attn: PTSA) 1508 136th St. SE Mill Creek, WA 98012
Send submissions for this newsletter to the Submissions Editor at [email protected]
Submissions Editor: Lisa Mills Submission Guidelines Designer/Content Editor: DeeAnn Williamson
Visit our website: http://www.hmjacksonptsa.org/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HMJacksonPTSA/info
JHS PTSA 2017-2018 Executive Board
President Lisa Mills VP—Fundraising Denise Constantineau VP—Membership Laura Peterson Treasurer Leslie deRham Secretary Denise Mortensen
To contact the board, go to the JHS PTSA website, click on Contact Us, and complete the message form—or send an email to [email protected].
The district shall provide equal educational opportunity and treatment for all students in all aspects of the academic and activities program without regard to race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, veteran or military status, the presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a student with a disability.
Designated to handle inquiries about nondiscrimination policies are:
Affirmative Action Office ............. Carol Stolz ............................... [email protected] ........................... 425-385-4106 Title IX Officer ...................................... Randi Seaberg ...................... [email protected] .................... 425-385-4104 504 Coordinator ................................. Becky Ballbach .................... [email protected]................... 425-385-4063 ADA Coordinator ............................... Becky Clifford........................ [email protected] ....................... 425-385-5250
Address: Everett Public Schools, 3900 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201
PTSA Meetings Meetings are held monthly in the JHS Career Center at 7 p.m. Please join us!
Meeting minutes are available on the JHS PTSA website under the “Who We Are” menu.
September 13 ●● November 8 ●● January 10 ●● April 11 ●● May 9 ●● June 13
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