Friday November 19, 2021
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As we end November 2021, we want to again say thank you to all you have served in the armed forces.  Our SJTV reporters Alexa and Erikiah were able to talk to Mr. Courtland Younger about his time in the service.
Sock Drive update: We are still collecting socks for people in need.  River Hawks rock with 830 pairs of socks collected so far.  We have a new class leader, Ms. Amick’s Hawk Time class with 136 pairs of socks.  Ms. Jasso in 2nd with 130 pairs.  Keep up the good work River Hawks!
Are you decorating your shoe?  We can’t wait to see what you come up with.  Turn a completed shoe to Ms. Fuller’s office.    You have until December 1 to turn in your work of art shoe. 
If you need an ID card, our Librarian, Ms. Harvey can print one for you.  If you have never had one, your first one is free. If you lost yours it will cost $5.00 to replace it. 
Are you interested in playing indoor soccer here at Jackman: Abbie and Jaden talked to Mr. Delacruz to get the information on how to get involved.  
Wrestling season has now started.  See Mr. Jinks if you would like to be part of the Jackman Wrestling Team. 
SAFE Club will have their first meeting on Friday, December 3rd,at 2:45 pm.  If you would like to be a part of the SAFE Club, come check it out in room L14. 

Wednesday November 10, 2021
No school is tomorrow.  We honor this day  as Veteran’s Day.  November 11 is the anniversary of the end of WWI.  We would like to say a special thank you to, Mr. Thompson, Ms. Davis and Mr. (Courtland)Younger, who served in our armed forces.  Thank you for your service. 
Next week is our quarter 2 spirit week! Here are the themes for the week:
11/15 Monday: Black and white day (wear black and white)
11/16 Tuesday: Dynamic Duo or Group Day (think Phineas and Ferb, Lilo & Stitch, mean girls, power puff girls)
11/17 Wednesday: Sports Day (Wear any sports shirt/jersey)
11/18 Thursday: Decade Day (Think Throwback Thursday)
11/19 Friday: red carpet day (dress fancy)
You can still send a kindness gram to a friend, peer, or staff member.  ASB will be selling kindness grams for 50 cents each on the stage during lunch today. Kindness grams will be delivered on Friday, November 12th. “Let's make kindness the norm here at SJMS!"
If you need an ID card, our Librarian, Ms. Harvey can print one for you.  If you have never had one, your first one is free. If you lost yours it will cost $5.00 to replace it. 

Week of November 8-12, 2021

River Hawks, our November sock drive is underway! Bring new, unworn socks to your hawk time teacher's classroom and place them in the collection box. The 7th and 8th grade classes that collect the most will win a donut party! All the socks we collect will be donated to Sacramento Loaves and Fishes to help the less fortunate.

Fellow River Hawks!  There is a shoe decorating contest going on!  Did you find your shoe?  You still have plenty of time.  The contest ends on December 1.  Here are the basic rules you need to know.

First, ASK your parents before you “decorate” a shoe!  Then, 

1. Find a shoe in your closet, thrift store, lost and found, ask around, etc. (you can’t buy one special for this project). 
2. The shoe can be any brand, any style – vans, converse, nike, adidas, puma, etc. 
3. Paint it any colors or designs you’d like.
4. Decorate it with “found” items (for example, the sample one in Ms. Fuller’s window is decorated with found pennies)
5. Decorated shoe(s) must be turned in by Wednesday, December 1st6.
6. Contest is open to anyone:  students, parents, staff!
7. Shoes will be judged by professional panel of artists and community members
8. PRIZES will be awarded including gift cards, shoes, and more!

Have fun making your creations and good luck to everyone who participates. 

This Thursday November 11, is Veteran’s Day.  There will be no school that day.  Thank you to all who have served in the armed forces and if you know someone who has served, please thank them.

November 22-26th is Thanksgiving break.  No school that week.  

Clubs meeting: 

Jackman’s Adventure League meets on Mondays in the Library 2:45-5:30 pm. You don’t have to stay the whole time. 

The LTA (Leading Through Adversity) Club is meeting today from 2:45-3:45 , in the Library. 

Robotics Club meets on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:00 pm in D1/D2. 

Jackman Dance Team are NOT meeting this week.

Go-Green Club Meets on Friday after school.  Check in at F4  

Finally, 

World Kindness Day is this Saturday, November 13th! Sending a kindness gram to a friend, peer, or staff member is a fun and easy way to practice kindness! ASB will be selling kindness grams for 50 cents each on the stage during lunch today and tomorrow. Kindness grams will be delivered on Friday, November 12th. Let's make kindness the norm here at SJMS!

Week of October 25-29, 2021

Progress Reports for the 2nd quarter are coming out next Friday, November 5. So here is a reminder for you: 

History Help is available on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays from Mrs. Adams in M-2, both in person and on Zoom.  

Need science help?  Mr. Morris is available to help you with 7th or 8th grade science every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45-3:45 in room F-4.

Finally, today is the Fall Festival and it is Rally Schedule.  Class time is shorter, but you will attend all 6 periods, then go to your Hawk Time Class. 7th grade will attend the Festival first, then the 8th grade.  Have fun!

 

Thursday the 28th,  there will be activities at both lunches with cool prizes. 

Have you bought your tickets for the Fall Festival?  The Fall Festival is Friday during school.  You can buy your tickets today, tomorrow and Thursday during lunch time. Tickets are .50 each.  

Mr. Espindola  is still new to our campus.  Have you met him?  He is one of our Vice Principals and a SJTV crew asked him a few questions. 
Clubs meeting: 

LTA (Leading Through Adversity) Club is meeting today from 2:45-3:45 , in the Library. 

Robotics Club meets on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:00 pm in D1/D2. 

Jackman Dance Team meets on Thursdays, 2:40 pm-3:30 pm in B2. 

Club Live meets on  Thursdays, at 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm, in F2. . 

Friday October 22, 2021

Red Ribbon Week starts on Monday.  Remember there is a special theme for each day.  Here they are: Monday is Animal Day: Keep your paws off drugs. Tuesday is Twin Tuesday: Sticking together to stay away from drugs. Wednesday is Western Wednesday: Cowboy up against drugs. Give drugs the boot! Thursday is Throwback Thursday (we decided to let people choose which decade they like): Don't look back at drugs. Keep looking forward! Friday is Pajama Day: Don't let drugs end your dreams. Thursday the 28th,  there will be activities at both lunches with cool prizes.   History Help is available on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays from Mrs. Adams in M-2, both in person and on Zoom.   Need science help?  Mr. Morris is available to help you with 7th or 8th grade science every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:45-3:45 in room F-4. Friday October 29, will be our 2021 Fall Festival.  What is the Fall Festival? It is a time during school where you can hang out with your friends, eat food, play games and listen to music. It is a fundraiser for the school, so you will be able to buy tickets Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday next week during lunch time. Tickets are .50 each. 
Sports
Today is the last day of 8th grade basketball tryouts.  Good luck to all who tried out.  
Clubs
The Jackman Adventures League D&D Club meets most Mondays from 2:45-5:30 in the Library.  Students do not need to stay the full time. Students should go straight to the library and sign in for the club at the front librarian’s desk.
The Go Green Garden Club meets most Fridays from 2:45-3:45 – Students should check in at F-4, or look for us in the garden
Pride Club also meets on Monday 2:45-3:45in L12
LTA (Leading Through Adversity) Club meets on Tuesdays from 2:45-3:45 , in the Library. 
Robotics Club meets on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:00 pm in D1/D2. 
Jackman Dance Team meets on Thursdays, 2:40 pm-3:30 pm in B2.  If you want to dance, come check it out. 
Club Live meets on  Thursdays, at 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm, in F2. 

Wednesday October 20, 2021
This week is Digital Citizenship week.  Did you know that you have a Digital Footprint?  A digital footprint is your online identity and individuality and is what makes you unique. It builds the online reputation, or impression depending on the things you do online. It is important to be aware of it because anything posted online is permanent and stays there forever regardless of being deleted. Think before you post. 

 Next week October 25th - 29th  is Red Ribbon week! Everyday has a Say No to Drugs Theme. Start thinking about what you are going to wear:

Monday is Animal Day: Keep your paws off drugs.

Tuesday is Twin Tuesday: Sticking together to stay away from drugs.

Wednesday is Western Wednesday: Cowboy up against drugs. Give drugs the boot!

Thursday is Throwback Thursday (we decided to let people choose which decade they like): Don't look back at drugs. Keep looking forward!

Friday is Pajama Day: Don't let drugs end your dreams.

Come visit the Snack Station today after school!  Items are sold for .50 cents to $1.00. 

Clubs meeting tomorrow, Thursday:

Club Live is in F2 and Jackman Dance Team meets in B2.

Tuesday October 12, 2021

 History Help is available on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays from Mrs. Adams in M-2, both in person and on Zoom. This help is for both 7th and 8th Grade students. 

Snack Station is open  after school on Wednesdays.  We have some great snacks for sale this week like Takis for $1 and Icee Pops for $0.50. 

Digital Citizenship Week is October 17th-23rd.  Look for more information about how to be a good digital citizen coming soon. 

This Wednesday 8th grade students will take PSAT 2021 that is a practice SAT

8th Graders will go to their Hawk Time Class all day, take the practice test and

7th graders will attend their regular Wednesday early out schedule.   

Club News

Clubs meeting this week are:

Jackman’s Adventure League meets on Mondays 2:45-5:45 pm in the Library.  You will check in at F4

Pride Club also meets on Monday 2:45-3:45in L11

LTA (Leading Through Adversity) Club meets on Tuesdays from 2:45-3:45 , in the Library. 

Robotics Club meets on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:00 pm in D1/D2. 

Jackman Dance Team meets on Thursdays, 2:40 pm-3:30 pm in B2. 

Club Live meets on  Thursdays, at 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm, in F2. 

 

SPORTS

Today at 5:00 pm AT VALLEY High School.  Valley High Girls volleyball is playing.  If you are interested in cheering on past River Hawks, go see the high school volleyball teams play. 

Friday October 8, 2021

Quarter 2 starts on Monday.  Today school is out at 12:30 pm. 
Are you a 7th or 8th grader who needs help with your History work?  History Help is available on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays from Mrs. Adams in M-2, both in person and on Zoom.  If you would like to get the Zoom link to participate from home, you may ask your history teacher (it should be posted on your Google Classroom for History)!
Come visit the Snack Station after school on Wednesdays. Today is Wednesday!  We have some great snacks for sale this week like Takis for $1 and Icee Pops for $0.50.  Don't forget to look for the snack station after school on Wednesday!
Digital Citizenship Week is October 17th-23th.  Look for more information about how to be a good digital citizen coming soon. 

Next Week! 8th grade students will take PSAT 2021 that is a practice SAT

National Testing Day is Wednesday, October 13th and the 

Test is approx. 3hrs.

 You will be tested on Reading, Writing and Language, and Math

8th Graders will go to their Hawk Time Class all day and

7th graders will attend their regular Wednesday early out schedule.  

We have been celebrating  National Hispanic Heritage Month-  

Do you recognize this song? He is Carlos Santana. A notable Hipanic American. Carlos Santana is an incredible guitarist.

 As a child Carlos's father, Jose, was an accomplished professional violinist, and as a child Carlos learned to play the instrument from his father, though he ultimately didn't enjoy the tones he created. He would eventually take up the electric guitar, for which he developed an ardent passion. 

Carlos Santana, (born July 20, 1947, Autlán de Navarro, Mexico), Mexican-born American musician whose popular music combined rock, jazz, blues, and Afro-Cuban rhythms with a Latin sound. Santana began playing the violin at age five; by age eight, however, he had switched to the guitar.

A few of his most popular songs are,"Smooth", "Soul Sacrifice" From: 'Santana' (1969), and "Evil Ways" From: 'Santana' (1969), Carlos is 74 years old. I hope this motivates you to be your best self.

We had a SJTV crew look at our front office. Let’s take a look.

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Thanks Ms.Christy and thanks Jaden for your report .

Today at lunch we will have some lunch time games, also today is Spirit Wear Day.  Are you wearing your Jackman colors? 

Clubs
Jackman’s Adventure League will meet on Monday 2:45-5:45 pm in the Library.  You will check in at F4

Pride Club also meets on Monday 2:45-3:45in L11

LTA (Leading Through Adversity) Club meets on Tuesdays from 2:45-3:45 , in the Library. 

Robotics Club meets on Wednesdays from 1:30-3:00 pm in D1/D2. 

Jackman Dance Team meets on Thursdays, 2:40 pm-3:30 pm in B2.  If you want to dance, come check it out. 

Club Live meets on  Thursdays, at 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm, in F2. 

Wednesday October 6, 2021
Quarter 1 ends on Friday.  Minimum Day.  School is out at 12:30 pm. 
Are you a 7th or 8th grader who needs help with your History work?  History Help is available on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays from Mrs. Adams in M-2, both in person and on Zoom.  If you would like to get the Zoom link to participate from home, you may ask your history teacher (it should be posted on your Google Classroom for History)!

 Come visit the Snack Station after school on Wednesdays. Today is Wednesday!  We have some great snacks for sale this week like Takis for $1 and Icee Pops for $0.50.  Don't forget to look for the snack station after school on Wednesday!

 Next Week! 8th grade students will the Practice SAT  called PSAT 2021

National Testing Day is Wednesday, October 13th and the 
Test is approx. 3hrs.

 You will be tested on Reading, Writing and Language, and Math

8th Graders will go to their Hawk Time Class all day and

7th graders will attend their regular Wednesday early out schedule.  That is next Wednesday. 
Tomorrow, Volleyball game is away at Kerr Middle School

Quarter 1 ends on October 8th.  Next Friday! Check your grades, turn work in, study and talk to your teachers.  
Are you a 7th or 8th grader who needs help with your History work?  History Help is available on Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays from Mrs. Adams in M-2, both in person and on Zoom.  If you would like to get the Zoom link to participate from home, you may ask your history teacher (it should be posted on your Google Classroom for History)! Today at lunch we will have some lunch time games, also today is Spirit Wear Day.  Are you wearing your Jackman colors? 
Clubs
LTA Club meets on Tuesdays from 2:45-3:45 , in the Library. 
Jackman Dance Team meets on Thursdays, 2:40 pm-3:30 pm in B2.  If you want to dance, come check it out. 
Club Live meets on  Thursdays, at 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm, in F2.

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Tuesday-Friday September 27-October 1, 2021

For a month we have been celebrating  National Hispanic Heritage Month-  

Here is a another notable American who is of Hispanic heritage we would like to honor;

According to Biography.com Ellen Ochoa made her mark by becoming the first Hispanic American woman to go to space with a nine-day mission in 1993. Ochoa was born in 1958 in Los Angeles, California, years after her paternal grandparents immigrated from Mexico. She first obtained her physics degree from San Diego State University and later her masters and doctorate from Stanford University’s department of electrical engineering by 1985. Through her impressive research work, NASA selected Ochoa in 1991 and she became an astronaut in July of that year. Two years later, Ochoa made history on board the Space Shuttle Discovery on a mission to study the Earth’s ozone layer. She later completed three more missions.

Tuesday-Friday September 20-24, 2021
Thursday is a minimum day. School is out at 12:30 pm
Now it’s time for "Did You Know?” September 17, 1787, was the day the Constitution of the United States was signed.  Here are some facts about our Constitution:  The U.S. Constitution has 4,400 words.  It is the oldest and shortest written Constitution of any major government in the world Thomas Jefferson did NOT sign the Constitution. He was out of the country at the time. Because of his poor health, Benjamin Franklin needed help to sign the Constitution. As he did so, tears streamed down his face.

When it came time for the states to ratify the Constitution, the lack of any bill of rights was the primary sticking point.

Facts came from Constitutionfacts.com if you want to learn more.  

Reminder: The library is open before school, during lunch and after school.  Take advantage of the many books and a quiet place to study. Ms. Harvey and Ms. Kate will help you find resources and check out books.  

Fellow students, throw your litter in the trash can.  Let’s have some River Hawk pride in our school and campus. 

Club News

 The Leading Through Adversity Club  is meeting today in the Library, 2:45 pm until 3:45 pm.  If this club interests you, come to the Library today and check it out. It is limited to 25 students per session. 

The Jackman Dance Team meets every Thursday from 2:40-3:30 pm in B-2! You can still join.  Come on out. 

Club Live will have its first meeting on Thursday September 30 at 2:45 PM in F-2. Due to COVID restrictions, we are limited to the first 25 people that attend. Looking forward to seeing you!

Friday  September 17, 2021

For a month we are celebrating  National Hispanic Heritage Month-  Here is a notable American who is of Hispanic heritage we would like to honor;

Born in Arizona to a Mexican American family, Cesar Chavez grew up around the people he later helped through his activism. The defining moment in Chavez’s life came when his family moved to California during the Great Depression to become farm workers, cementing his fight for farmers rights.

Cesar Chavez along with Dolores Huerta would go on to found the National Farm Workers Association, later the United Farm Workers labor union, becoming primary figures for Latin American civil rights. 

If you know of a notable person of Hispanic heritage that River Hawk TV could honor on our newscast, please contact us through one of our class members or through Synergy email: [email protected]

Today at lunch we will have some lunch time games, also today is Spirit Wear Day.  Are you wearing your Jackman colors? 

River Hawk volleyball next week are away games.   Tuesday September 21st the teams play against Harriet Eddy and Thursday September 23rd, the matches are against Albiani. Go River Hawks!! 

Clubs

Jackman Dance Team meets next  Thursday September 23, 2021, 2:40 pm-3:30 pm in B2.  If you want to dance, come check it out. 

Club Live will have their first meeting Thursday, September 30 at 2:45 pm to 3:45 pm, in F2. 

Monday-Thursday September 13-17, 2021

The library is open before school, during lunch and after school.  Take advantage of the many books and a quiet place to study. Ms. Harvey and Ms. Kate will help you find resources and check out books.  

Club News

Do you love to dance?

Do you day dream about dancing in videos or killing it on stage but you want to become a more confident dancer?  

If so, join the Jackman Dance Team!

 Ms. Gauthier will be leading and training up dancers to perform on stage and in front of cameras.

Meetings are every Thursday from 2:40-3:30 pm in B-2! Our first meeting is this Thursday, September 16th

Club Live will have its first meeting on Thursday September 30 at 2:45 PM in F-2. Due to COVID restrictions, we are limited to the first 25 people that attend. Looking forward to seeing you!

There is a club having their first meeting TODAY in the Library at 2:45 pm until 3:45 pm.  It is called Leading Through Adversity.  How can we lead and live purposefully?  Through: Taking care of ourselves Educating ourselves Listening

If this club interests you, come to the Library today and check it out. It is limited to 25 students per session. 

Students can also check in with Mrs. Dunkelberger in the Counseling Office for more information. 

SPORTS

Girls Volleyball has a match today here at Jackman against Smedberg. Come out and support your River Hawks!  Games start at 4:00 pm.  

River Hawks have a bye on Thursday.  No games on Thursday.

Friday September 10, 2021

Today is Spirit Wear Day.  Are you wearing your Jackman colors? 

Today’s lunch time activity is Jenga!  
Do you love to dance?

Do you day dream about dancing in videos or killing it on stage but you want to become a more confident dancer?  

If so, join the Jackman Dance Team!

Ms. Gauthier will be leading and training up dancers to perform on stage and in front of cameras.

Meetings are every Thursday from 2:40-3:30 pm in B-2! Our first meeting is next Thursday, September 16th 

Thursday September 9, 2021

Tomorrow, Friday September 10 is Spirit Wear Day. Wear your Jackman colors.  Black and Purple. 

Also look forward to lunchtime activities tomorrow. 

Grades for progress reports will be set tomorrow. They will be mailed home next week.  Determine to keep learning, completing assignments and turning them in on time. Owning it. With Purpose. Everyday. 

Girls’ 7th and 8th volleyball play against Rutter today at Rutter.  Games start at 4:00 pm.  

Valley High’s football game is away this week.  They are playing against Lodi. 

Wednesday September 8, 2021

Tomorrow, Thursday September 9, River Hawk Girls’ Volleyball have their first match against Rutter, at Rutter.  Good luck River Hawks.  

Progress Reports are due on Friday.