Johnson Creek High/Middle School Newsletter April 2014 | Page 4

Blue Jay Update FFA The Johnson Creek FFA members have been busy preparing and participating in Career Development Events around Wisconsin. Career Development Events build on what is learned in agricultural classes and encourage members to put their knowledge into practice. These events are designed to help a member prepare for a career in agriculture by testing and challenging the student’s technical, leadership, interpersonal and teamwork skills as well as their knowledge of the subject matter. Spanish ATTENDANCE Reminder: All absences need to be brought to the attention of the office PRIOR to the student leaving our school. Students may not leave the school building unless they check-out in the office. If a student is absent from class and the office has not been notified it is considered a TRUANCY. If a student calls a parent from a cell phone saying that they are sick, the office needs to speak to the parent as well. Please contact the office if your student will be absent from school prior to the start of school. You may leave a message on the HS/ MS office voicemail 24 hours a day or you may email the attendance information to: [email protected]. 4 April 2014 The Senior Spanish students had Aubrey Doherty, Elysa Doherty, Alyssa Layton, and Elyssah to use their Spanish Cook represent the opportunity the livestock team. Megan Lamke, Aaron Walechka, and Julian at the Christmas while volunteering Young compete together as the Wildlife team. Faith Austin, Samantha Woodward, and Neighbor’s event at the Jefferson Madison Graf represent the horse team. County Fair grounds on December 17th. The students were not afraid to speak host a greenhouse sale The Agriculture department and FFA are excited towith native Spanish speakers. am very proud of them, and starting in May. They will be selling beauitful Ihanging baskets, bedding I hope they are considered opportunities to plants, and vegetables. Many of the plants offered continue to find speciality products, which will be difficult to locate in a use Spanish outside the classroom. local retail store. Help support the Johnson Creek School district and the JC FFA. The greenhouse will--Ms. Hill open Mother’s Day weekend. Please contact Ms. Sambs with any questions. Drivers Education Students interested in signing up for Driver’s Ed can pick up registration information in the HS Office. Spring Parent/Teen Orientation is scheduled for Tues Mar 25 @ 6:00pm in the HS Band Room. • • Spring session: May 27-May 15 Summer session: June 30-July 24 Summer Parent/Teen Orientation is scheduled for Sat June 28 @ 10:00am in the HS Band Room. You may also visit www.aaa.com/drive or call AAA at 608-237-5731 for more information.