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Welcome to a brand new term and semester at DFJHS. We cannot believe we are half way through the school year! It has been a great one so far and we look forward to the second half!
DIAMONDBACK GEMS
DFJHS Core Values: Here at DFJHS we strive to learn and live by 5 core values; Respect, Compassion, Courage, Integrity, and Perseverance. We will be watching videos pertaining to and discussing the values for E-time this week. After watching a short video, teachers will facilitate a quality discussion on the values that were in the video. This can be a powerful opportunity for students to better understand our five core values. We encourage you this week to ask your students about these videos and the Core Values we strive to live each day here at DFJHS.
Change to School Access Route Plan: A change has been made to the school access route plan for Diamond Fork Jr High. If you have a student that walks to school and if you live north of 400 North in Spanish Fork, please instruct your student to cross 400 North at the 400 North 800 East intersection and to not cross at 900 and 1100 East. The 800 East intersection is controlled by four stop signs. The 900 and 1000 East intersections are not controlled by stop signs and UDOT has removed the painted crosswalks at these intersections. Your efforts to assist with student safety are greatly appreciated.
Classroom Emergency Kits: A big THANK YOU to all the families that have contributed to our National Jr. Honor Society classroom emergency kits project. Some items have been checked off our list thanks to your generosity but we are still in need of a few more things. If you can help us with any of the following items we would really appreciate it. The number we still need to complete the kits is listed after the item.
Duct Tape - 39 rolls Whistles – 39
Hand sanitizer – 48 bottles Soft cotton fabric/kerchiefs - 300 yds fabric or 1100 kerchiefs
(The kerchiefs would be very attainable if each parent sent one for each child they have attending our school.)
We update the numbers still needed after each donation. You can check the chart at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S-tRjM4CJe_NdHUk09tBB1qQZFm7oWEVJgbTqQ6cN38/edit
We are hoping to complete this project by February 1 and know it can only be done with the help and support of each of you. Thanks for making our school a safer place for all our students!!!
Counseling Department News:
With the opportunity to change phone providers, a significant percent of emergency contact phone numbers in our data system are not accurate. We ask parents to please login to SIS and update their contact information including email addresses. The school needs this information so we can contact you in the event of an emergency.
The counseling department is holding meetings with all eighth graders and their parents during school hours. The College and Career Readiness meetings are mandated by the state office of education. The meetings last about 1 hour as we review high school graduation requirements, concurrent enrollment, AP courses, the ACT/SAT tests, college and career options, scholarships, and more. Please note the alphabet assignments per counselor:
A-I Mrs Caceres: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0c4aa8ab2cabff2-plan
J-P Mr. Mundinger: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4ca8a62da5fb6-plan
R-Z Mr Kimball: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0f4da8a728abfb6-plan
We look forward to meeting with you.
School Community Council: Our next DFJHS SCC meeting will be held February 10, 2015 at 3:00 in the counseling office conference room. Anyone is welcome to attend and your input is invited and welcome.
Upcoming Events:
Jan 20—Boys and Girls Basketball @ Home 3:30
Jan 21—Boys and Girls Basketball @ Home 3:30
Jan 25—Boys and Girls Basketball @ Mapleton 3:30
Jan 27—Boys Basketball @ Home 3:30
Jan 28—Boys and Girls Basketball @ Payson 3:30