Gator Bytes
Gator Bytes
Feb. 10 2016
Learning, Leadership and Laughter...The JRG Journey J.R. Gerritts Middle School * 545 S. John St. * Kimberly, WI * 920-788-7905
Photo Winners for Mr. Hoerth’s ExTech Printing & Photography Class Logan Pearson—Puppy on Beach
Alli Pinter—Black and White Dog
February 10-11 Mini-Courses February 11 7th Grade Ski Club— 3:30- 10:00 PM February 12 No School February 15 Student Tech Team— 12:10 Junk Box Wars— 3:00-4:00 Math Meet at Menasha February 16 Student Council—7:00 AM Junk Box Wars—3:004:00 February 18 8th Grade Ski Club— 3:30- 10:00 PM February 22 Student Tech Team— 12:10 Art Club—3:00-4:15 February 25 Gator Tales—during lunch 7th Grade Ski Club— 3:30- 10:00 PM
Fall 2016 Sports Meeting—for 8th Grade Only Any 8th grader planning on participating in a fall sport next year is required to attend a mandatory athlete and parent meeting on Sunday, May 22, 2016. The meeting will be held at 6:00 PM in the KHS Auditorium. Athletes will receive important information concerning fall sports. Please contact the High School athletic office at 423-4160 with any questions.
UWGB Summer Programs The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Precollege WINGS (Wise Investment in the Next Generation of Students) Program is offering a Young Writers Workshop for students interested in writing or journalism, a Star of the Future program for students interested in Media production and a Learning with Legos program for students interested in mechanical or engineering related careers. All programs are held June 12-24 on the UWGB campus. For detailed information and applications, please visit www.uwgb.edu/precollege.
Reminder to Students to Check Their Email Please take a moment to remind your student to check their email before the end of their 3/4 block class each day. This is the method we use to inform them of any items, appointment passes, or messages waiting for them in the Main Office.
Emergency Medications Please be aware that emergency medications that are provided for use during the school day will not be accessible after school hours. Parents and students should plan ahead to have emergency medication available during after school activities such as clubs and sports. If an emergency arises and a student does not have their emergency medication available, 911 will be called.
Message from Officer Stahmann Your student’s safety is our top priority. With that in mind, please be cognizant of JRG students crossing at crosswalks on John St. in front of the school. One crosswalk in particular is especially difficult to see, and concerns have been raised by students that motorists are not stopping for them while they are waiting to cross the road. That crosswalk is located just south of the railroad tracks, near the entrance to the north parking lot at JRG.
February 27 ROCKS Green Bay Gambler Game— 5:45-10:00 PM
Currently, there are no signs to bring the crosswalk to the attention of motorists, however there will be in short order. Until signs are erected, in the coming weeks you may notice a temporary sign to help bring attention to the crosswalk.
Vocal/Piano Solo Ensemble—Appleton East High School
Keep in mind, state law does require motorists to stop and allow pedestrians to cross at a crosswalk. If you have questions or concerns about pedestrian or vehicular traffic around JRG feel free to contact Officer Stahmann at [email protected].
Gator Bytes • J.R. Gerritts Middle School • Page 2 SCIENCE CLUB:
What is it? Junk Box Wars is a science club for 7th and 8th graders at JRG. Teams of students work together to solve a challenge using a “junkbox” filled with everyday items. When is it? Junkbox Wars Club will meet 3rd quarter, most Mondays and Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00 Upcoming dates: Jan 25, 26 and Feb. 1, 2 Listen to announcements for important messages about meetings New members may join at any time Questions? See Mr. Jansen, room 217.
One person’s junk is another person’s treasure!
The Kimberly Area School District does not discriminate against pupils on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability or handicap in its educational programs or activities. Federal law prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.
J. R. Gerritts Middle School 545 S. John Street s Kimberly, WI 54136 (P) 920-788-7905
(F) 920-788-7914
(E) [email protected]
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The Gator Art Club Second Semester The art club is for anyone who enjoys creating and using their imagination! We meet on Mondays after school – 3:00 until 4:15 pm in the Art room. Expectations: If you plan on attending, please sign up on the Art Club Attendance Form hanging up on the art room door (room 436) by the Friday before we meet. Or just come in and sign up the Monday we are meeting. There is an open door policy: if you can not make it to art club just sign up to come the next time. If you are in a sport or another activity after school already, join up after it’s over. You will need to provide your own transportation home at 4:15.
The Gator Art Club will meet the following dates for the rest of the school year: Jan. 25 March 7, 14, 21
Feb. 1, 8, 22, 29 April 11, 18, 25
Art Club T-shirts are available for $4.00. Thanks for supporting the visual arts at JRG!! Mrs. Dagesse [email protected]
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Feb. 10 2016
Learning, Leadership and Laughter...The JRG Journey J.R. Gerritts Middle School * 545 S. John St. * Kimberly, WI * 920-788-7905
Photo Winners for Mr. Hoerth’s ExTech Printing & Photography Class Logan Pearson—Puppy on Beach
Alli Pinter—Black and White Dog
February 10-11 Mini-Courses February 11 7th Grade Ski Club— 3:30- 10:00 PM February 12 No School February 15 Student Tech Team— 12:10 Junk Box Wars— 3:00-4:00 Math Meet at Menasha February 16 Student Council—7:00 AM Junk Box Wars—3:004:00 February 18 8th Grade Ski Club— 3:30- 10:00 PM February 22 Student Tech Team— 12:10 Art Club—3:00-4:15 February 25 Gator Tales—during lunch 7th Grade Ski Club— 3:30- 10:00 PM
Fall 2016 Sports Meeting—for 8th Grade Only Any 8th grader planning on participating in a fall sport next year is required to attend a mandatory athlete and parent meeting on Sunday, May 22, 2016. The meeting will be held at 6:00 PM in the KHS Auditorium. Athletes will receive important information concerning fall sports. Please contact the High School athletic office at 423-4160 with any questions.
UWGB Summer Programs The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Precollege WINGS (Wise Investment in the Next Generation of Students) Program is offering a Young Writers Workshop for students interested in writing or journalism, a Star of the Future program for students interested in Media production and a Learning with Legos program for students interested in mechanical or engineering related careers. All programs are held June 12-24 on the UWGB campus. For detailed information and applications, please visit www.uwgb.edu/precollege.
Reminder to Students to Check Their Email Please take a moment to remind your student to check their email before the end of their 3/4 block class each day. This is the method we use to inform them of any items, appointment passes, or messages waiting for them in the Main Office.
Emergency Medications Please be aware that emergency medications that are provided for use during the school day will not be accessible after school hours. Parents and students should plan ahead to have emergency medication available during after school activities such as clubs and sports. If an emergency arises and a student does not have their emergency medication available, 911 will be called.
Message from Officer Stahmann Your student’s safety is our top priority. With that in mind, please be cognizant of JRG students crossing at crosswalks on John St. in front of the school. One crosswalk in particular is especially difficult to see, and concerns have been raised by students that motorists are not stopping for them while they are waiting to cross the road. That crosswalk is located just south of the railroad tracks, near the entrance to the north parking lot at JRG.
February 27 ROCKS Green Bay Gambler Game— 5:45-10:00 PM
Currently, there are no signs to bring the crosswalk to the attention of motorists, however there will be in short order. Until signs are erected, in the coming weeks you may notice a temporary sign to help bring attention to the crosswalk.
Vocal/Piano Solo Ensemble—Appleton East High School
Keep in mind, state law does require motorists to stop and allow pedestrians to cross at a crosswalk. If you have questions or concerns about pedestrian or vehicular traffic around JRG feel free to contact Officer Stahmann at [email protected].
Gator Bytes • J.R. Gerritts Middle School • Page 2 SCIENCE CLUB:
What is it? Junk Box Wars is a science club for 7th and 8th graders at JRG. Teams of students work together to solve a challenge using a “junkbox” filled with everyday items. When is it? Junkbox Wars Club will meet 3rd quarter, most Mondays and Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00 Upcoming dates: Jan 25, 26 and Feb. 1, 2 Listen to announcements for important messages about meetings New members may join at any time Questions? See Mr. Jansen, room 217.
One person’s junk is another person’s treasure!
The Kimberly Area School District does not discriminate against pupils on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability or handicap in its educational programs or activities. Federal law prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion or handicap.
J. R. Gerritts Middle School 545 S. John Street s Kimberly, WI 54136 (P) 920-788-7905
(F) 920-788-7914
(E) [email protected]
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The Gator Art Club Second Semester The art club is for anyone who enjoys creating and using their imagination! We meet on Mondays after school – 3:00 until 4:15 pm in the Art room. Expectations: If you plan on attending, please sign up on the Art Club Attendance Form hanging up on the art room door (room 436) by the Friday before we meet. Or just come in and sign up the Monday we are meeting. There is an open door policy: if you can not make it to art club just sign up to come the next time. If you are in a sport or another activity after school already, join up after it’s over. You will need to provide your own transportation home at 4:15.
The Gator Art Club will meet the following dates for the rest of the school year: Jan. 25 March 7, 14, 21
Feb. 1, 8, 22, 29 April 11, 18, 25
Art Club T-shirts are available for $4.00. Thanks for supporting the visual arts at JRG!! Mrs. Dagesse [email protected]
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