HUSKY NATION NEWS December 2024

HUSKY NATION NEWS

December 2024

Message from Mrs. Camper

Greetings Husky Families!

December 1, 2024

I would like to express my up most appreciation to all staff, families and students for a wonderful start to our school year. We know there were some changes to expectations and our students have risen to the occasion. EXCELLENCE MATTERS and here at FJSHS, we are seeing excellence in every classroom and corner of the school.

As December unfolds, it’s hard to believe we’re nearing the end of the semester! This month is always filled with excitement as we celebrate achievements, prepare for the holidays, and reflect on the progress we’ve made so far this school year. Finals will be given the last week before Winter break. Attendance this week is important to the success of your student in their classes.

I’d like to take a moment to thank our dedicated staff, supportive families, and hardworking students for making this school a place where learning thrives. The commitment you bring to our community inspires me every day. Our Helping Paws pantry will be a help to many over the coming months. Thank you to all the community members and businesses who contribute to help it run.

December is bustling with activities! Be sure to mark your calendars for Winter concerts, sporting events, and the opening of our new gymnasium on December 14th. These moments bring us together and showcase the incredible talents and efforts of our students.

As we approach winter break, let’s remember the importance of rest and reflection. Whether you’re enjoying family traditions or simply relaxing, I hope you’ll take this time to recharge and set goals for the new year.

Thank you for all you do to support our school. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year!

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or comments at 719-784-6414 or email to kcamper@re-2.org .

Warm wishes for a joyful and restful Holiday Season,

Mrs. Krissi Camper

Students Fees

Please check your student’s Parent Portal as all fees for 1st semester have been posted. They may be paid online through the Portal or your student can bring cash or check to the main office.

FAFSA Night

As we head into the second semester, many Juniors and Seniors are working on scholarship and college applications. They may be even still considering what their next steps are after high school. Counselors will be hosting a FAFSA night December 3rd at 6:00 PM to help families with the Federal Financial Aid application. If you or your student would like more information, please reach out to the counseling department or visit: https://financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov/tk/

High School Baseball

Weights start 8/26, Weights will be every Monday from 3:45-5:30. Batting Practice will begin Wednesday 8/28 and will be every Wednesday at 7:00 PM. These are mandatory.

Homework Club

There is a homework club available to all students after school Monday and Wednesdays till 4:30pm in the counseling office. Please email Ms. Kline with any questions kkline@re-2.org or sign up on the clipboard in front of Ms. Kline’s office.

Friday School

This is a volunteer opportunity for missing assignments or extra help. Teachers from available from each discipline to assist students. The last Friday School for each month marks due dates for any missing assignments. They are held from 9:00 to 11:30 and we will provide food at 11:00. Here are the dates for the remainder of the semester:

December 13, 2024 (last one of the semester)

November Students of the Month

12th Grade - Sawyer Rocchio

11th Grade - Connor McDonald

10th Grade - Linnea Colon

9th Grade - Ahnna Miller

8th Grade - Joseph Adamic

7th Grade - Bella Sanders

Please remember to bring you Chromebooks charged to school daily. Testing windows are coming up and it is a great habit to begin.

Checking out a Student

Parents, please be aware of the following statement that is in the Student/Parent Handbook. Students are not allowed to leave campus unless they are personally signed out by a parent or guardian.

2024-2025

December School Important Date

December 3 - FASFA workshop for seniors to get help with Financial Aid

December 9 - JH Band Concert 7:00 PM

December 11 - HS Band, Choir and Art Show 7:00 PM

December 16 - JH Choir Concert with FES 7:00 PM

December 17 - New Auxiliary Gym Ribbon Cutting 5:30 PM

December 18 - Jazz Band Concert 7:00 PM

December 20 - January 5 - Winter Break

Link to Student Handbook

Enrolled students in CDLS can check their grades on the CDLS platform or in IC. Weekly updated grades are being put in IC by Mrs. Canchola.

Message from the Nurse's Office

Happy December!

We are now getting into the Flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Season.

Please keep students home if they are experiencing these symptoms:

● Vomiting

● Diarrhea

● Temperature of 100℉ or higher

● Sore throat, headache, runny or congested nose, or a cough paired with any of the above symptoms

If there is any question on whether to keep your child home, you may always contact the Health Technician at your school, or reference the “I Need to Stay Home If” guide on the District Website under the Health Department section. Please remember to always cover your cough and to wash your hands regularly.

-Corylyn Wills, RN

Mandatory Attendance

Every child who as attained the age of six years on or before August 1 of each year and is under the age of 17 is required to attend public school with such exceptions as provided by law. It is the parents’ responsibility to ensure attendance. In cases where students are absent more than the allowed 10 days, parents may see letters coming home from the school requesting a meeting to talk about a plan to increase attendance. Our goal is to work with families to do what is best for students and help them be in school. Please reach out for any further information.

Dress Code

Here at FJSHS, we feel that a dress code should be used as guidelines and help students to learn professional dress for future success in their career pathway.

DRESS CODE

Dress and hair should be neat, clean and appropriate for school. It should not distract from the educational process or be a safety concern. Since every specific item of inappropriate dress and/or appearance cannot be listed, it is the responsibility of the school administration to decide the appropriateness of an item in question.

Dresses, shorts, holes in ripped jeans and skirts must have at least a 3” inseam.

Shoulder straps on shirts must be at least three inches wide and seamed at the sleeves. No halter tops, spaghetti straps, bare midriffs, see through, low cut neck lines, spandex, etc. are to be worn at school. No undergarments are to be exposed.

Clothing with inappropriate designs (reference to racism, violence, aggressive/assault behaviors, tobacco, drugs, vulgarities, obscenities, sexual behaviors or death of oneself or others) are prohibited. For example, shirts that depict music groups supporting these kinds of behaviors are not acceptable.

Journalism/Yearbook:

Follow the School Instagram Account for updates on school news and events.
If you have or take pictures that would be appropriate for the Yearbook, please consider uploading them to Yearbook Snap. Huskies2025 is the code.
Senior Pictures are due on December 15, 2024. NO PICTURES will be accepted after that date. To submit Senior Pictures, please email them to sbarkley@re-2.org.
Senior Ads can be purchased online at the school website. Larger ads can permit up to 10 photos, and smaller ones can permit up to 5.

ATHLETIC/ACTIVITIES facebook Page link

Booster Club

All parents of athletes are asked to spend at least two turns working in the concession stand during their child's athletic season. Please use the link below to sign up.

PARENT PORTAL

Please check your Parent Portal as fees will be posted to your student’s account the week of September 9. Payment can be made on the portal or your student can bring it into the office.

If parents or guardians need to update their phone number and email address you can log into their parent portal and make those changes. For any other household information change, please contact the school and we will have you fill out the Household Information Update Form. Parents will need to sign this form.

Parents are also asked to log into the Parent Portal to sign the student handbook acknowledgement page.