School Supplies
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Follow this link to the school supplies network.
Angel Food Ministries
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Angel Food Ministries is making HEADLINES! Find out the latest news about Angel Food Ministries being featured in newspapers and broadcasts from around the nation!
Click here to download the Angel Food Ministries June Menu
Link for Local Host Site: Feed My Flock?
6th Grade Career Fair a Great Success!!!
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Thanks to so many of our parents and community members, our 6th grade students learned about the
many wonderful choices for careers at the annual Career Day at Jones Middle School.
Students discussed the importance of developing good work habits and “people” skills early
so that they may have a satisfying and meaningful life with a career that they enjoy.
The following people generously donated their time and efforts to speak with our students:
Photographer- LifeTouch Studio- Mark Thacker
Comedian- Larry Veal (Mr. Veal is also a former Probation Officer)
Entrepreneur/Owner of Lifeway Christian Book Store- Rick Stevens
Humane Society of Hall County- Kelly Uber
Music Production- Seth White
United States Air Force- Sgt. Michael Bell
Chef- Michael Bacha
Strength and Conditioning Coach- Atlanta Thrashers- Ray Bear
Information Management Division- Gwinnett County Public Schools-Tim England
Barbizon Modeling School- Andrea Kinch
Gwinnett County Fire Department- Karla Richter
Hospital Administrator- Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta-Anne Peacock
Georgia Gwinnett College-Kelly Curran
DeKalb County SWAT team- Frank Cusimano
Master Electrician- Robert Dillard
K-9 Police Unit- M.P.O. Brink
Student Council 2009-2010
May 8, 2009 · Filed Under Uncategorized · Comments Off
Glenn C. Jones Middle School
School Council Representatives
2009-10
No new nominations were received for School Council Parent representatives this year. Therefore, current members Keith Westover, Christy Cheek, Debbie Rice, and Fred Bagger will fill seats on the council for one year. Current members Bill Clark and Jamie Sackett will fill seats on the council for the next two year term. Tim England and Rick Stephens will serve the second year of their current two year term next year as well
Dr. Anne Crain has been elected to be our 3rd Teacher Representative to School Council, filling the position vacated by Marian Christianson, whose term expires at the end of this year.
Our Business Partner Representatives are Keith Westover, Owner of Apple Cleaners, and Rick Stephens, Manager of the Family Life Store.
Thanks to all of these volunteers for their dedication and service to our school!
Jones Middle School Council: 2009-10
Rich Holland Principal
Susan Barker Administrative Assistant
Maile Steimer Teacher Representative
Mary Oliver Teacher Representative
Anne Crain Teacher Representative
Christy Cheek Parent Representative
Bill Clark Parent Representative
Debbie Rice Parent Representative
Fred Bagger Parent Representative
Jamie Sackett Parent Representative
Tim England Parent Representative
Keith Westover Business Partner Representative/Parent
Rick Stephens Business Partner Representative/Parent
Council Minutes
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Glenn C. Jones Middle School
School Council Meeting Minutes
Thursday, May 7, 2009
8:15 – 10:15 a.m.
Minutes
Members in Attendance: Bill Clark, Chair/Parent; Rich Holland, Principal; Marian Christianson, PE Teacher; Jamie Sackett, Parent; Tim England, Parent; Mary Oliver, LA Teacher; Susan Barker, Administrative Assistant
Welcome – Dr. Holland welcomed everyone, noting that this was the last meeting of the school year. As a tribute to Council members, Mrs. Debbie Fritz, Choral Director, and an ensemble of her 8th Grade Girls Chorus performed two songs. They of course, were wonderful! Old Business – The teacher representative election was held May 5 to select a new representative to replace Mrs. Marian Christianson, whose term is expiring this year. Teachers Dr. Anne Crain, Mr. Louis Mair, Mrs. Jackie Zuk, and Mrs. Debra Wood volunteered to be considered and Dr. Anne Crain was elected. She will begin a two year term in 2009-10.
There were no new volunteers for the positions of parent representatives, and all existing members agreed to serve again next year. The only parent who cannot serve again was Mrs. Joan Cox, who will no longer have a child at Jones. Joan plans to continue to attend meetings next year and we are delighted to have her involvement. She has been a member of our school council since we opened Jones. Thanks to all members for their continuing commitment to Jones!
New Business – Mrs. Poole, AP, provided a discipline update for the month of April, showing comparisons with April, 2008. Members once again noted that behavior at Jones is within a very acceptable range and that the school stands firm with misbehavior.
Dr. Holland provided a personnel update. Two key positions have been filled for next year. Mr. Lindsey Allen, former algebra teacher at Jones and currently, AP at Holsenbeck Elementary School in Barrow County, will be the new 6th grade administrator, taking the position being vacated by Mrs. Cheryl Krug, who is transferring to open Twin Rivers Middle School. Mrs. Lisa Woung, currently our 6th Grade Instructional Clerk, will be the new SASI Clerk/Registrar, assuming the duties held by Mrs. Theresa Powell, who will be moving to help open the new North Gwinnett Middle School.
Dr. Holland noted that the school would be working to fill other vacancies for Special Education Stellar Substitute; Special Education Para Pro; and 0.75 ESOL.
Jones is anticipating an enrollment of 1305 in 2009-10, and needing eight fewer trailers.
Dr. Holland asked Council Members their feelings and suggestions regarding disciplining students for cell phone infractions. Should a cell phone interrupt class, normal protocol is to take the phone and have the child’s parent come to school to pick it up. Recently, a concern was expressed that taking the cell phone away from the child diminishes the child’s security when they get home, especially if they are home alone for a period of time. It was also noted that police “ping” cell phone numbers to help locate lost children. Council Members in attendance seemed to feel that the existing protocol was reasonable and a logical response to students using their cell phones when they are not supposed to. Dr. Holland noted that he did not want to do anything that might diminish a child’s security and that he would continue to consider the request to review the protocol.
Dr. Holland thanked all Council members for their contribution to Jones and wished them a good summer. The meeting was adjourned at 9:50 a.m.
JMS Email News-Week of May 8, 2009
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Ongoing News and Events
News from the Media Center
As the school year winds down, please have your child return all overdue library books. If your child has lost his or her book, hardcover books are $20.00 to replace, and paperback books are $10.00 to replace. Please see the Media Specialist to pay for replacements.
Jaguar Jog 5K Road Race
Our 1st Annual 5K road race is set to happen on Saturday, May 16th at the Gwinnett Heritage Center. Pre-registration $15./ Onsite registration $25. Register online on the JMS website to join the fun!
This week at Jones Middle:
Monday, May 11, 2009
- Beta Club Meeting for all grade levels will take place at 8:15am in the Multipurpose Room. All service hour logs are due at this meeting.
- Final 6th Grade Intramurals for the year after school until 6:00pm.
- 7th and 8th Grade Spring Band Concert at 6:45pm in the Cafeteria.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
- Final 7th Grade Intramurals for the year after school until 6:00pm.
- 7th and 8th Grade Spring Orchestra Concert at 6:30pm in the Cafeteria.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
- Final 8th Grade Intramurals for the year after school until 6:00pm.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
- FCA will meet at 8:20am in the Multipurpose Room.
- Running Club will meet at 4:30pm in the bus lanes.
Friday, May 15, 2009
- 8th Grade Day
- Yearbook signing during grade level Connections times.
Have a Great Week!
JMS Email News-Week of May 4, 2009
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Ongoing News and Events
This week is Teacher Appreciation Week!
Please make sure you thank your teachers and let them know how special they are to you!
This week at Jones Middle:
Monday, May 4, 2009
- Rising 6th Grade Parent “Coffee” Meeting in the cafeteria at 9:30am. All parents of rising 6th graders are invited to join Dr. Holland for an informal question and answer session.
- 6th Grade Intramurals after school until 6:00pm.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
- 6th Grade Career Fair
- Voting for School Council Parent/Teacher Nominees. Please stop by the front office to place your vote.
- 7th Grade Intramurals after school until 6:00pm.
- 6th Grade Orchestra Ice Cream Social and Concert in the Cafeteria at 6:30pm.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
- 8th Grade Intramurals after school until 6:00pm.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
- Running Club will meet at 4:30pm in the bus lane.
- Spring Chorus Concert for all grade levels at 6:45pm.
Friday, May 8, 2009
- Relay for Life-Gwinnett County Fairgrounds
- Honor Assemblies during grade level connections times.
- Guitar Club will meet after school until 5:30pm.
Have a great week!
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