24917 W. Sioux Drive, Channahon, IL 60410 815/467-4314
Absence hotline: 815/521-3031 www.csd17.org Fax: 815/467-2188 Important Dates Sat., 10/18 Music Booster Forte 5K
Wed., 10/22 Explore Test for 8th graders
Fri., 10/24 End of 1st Qtr.
Mon., 10/27 School Board Meetng 7pm @ District Ofce Red Ribbon Assembly
Fri., 10/31 School Improvement Day - Early Dismiss 11am Report cards sent Home
Wed., 11/5 Picture Retakes
Thurs., 11/6 Early Dismissal 1:40pm; Parent/ Teacher conferences 48pm by appt. only
Fri., 11/7 No School Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:3011am By appt. only Week of October 20 Theme: Open-Mindedness
Open-mindedness means being willing to listen to and consider new and different ideas.
Those who canno change their minds canno change anything. George Bernard Shaw October 16, 2014 From the desk of the Principal: All CJH 8th graders will be taking the Explore test on October 22, 2014. The test takes approximately three hours and will be administered from 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. EXPLORE helps students identify areas of academic strength and weakness in four areas important for success in college and the work- placeEnglish, math, reading, and science. Since EXPLORE is a curriculum- based test, EXPLORE scores show the knowledge and skills that students are likely to have in each of these areas. EXPLORE also includes a career planning component design to help students consider possible career options. EXPLORE can provide your son/daughter with an early indicator of readiness for college, provide important information for building a high school course plan, and help him/her identify careers in which he/she might be interested. And finally, most public and private high schools use EXPLORE results to assist in appropriate student placement. It is strongly encouraged that the students get a good nights sleep before the test and arrive to school on time on the 22nd.
Chad Uphoff, Ed.D. Principal Channahon Junior High School
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Sports Results with 67 points. GOOD LUCK TO BOTH TEAMS!
Our 7th and 8th grade girls basketball teams continue their winning ways. Both teams have a 6-2 record and are 2-0 in conference, recording wins this week against Shabbona
Boys basketball sign-ups are on the bulletin board by the trophy cases. Try- outs will be on October 20, 21 and 22; 8 th grade boys your tryouts will be from 6:30 8:30pm Mon- day, Tuesday and Wednesday. 7 th grade tryouts are from 3 5pm on Monday and Tuesday, and from 4:30 6:30pm on Wednesday. You must have a current physical on file to try out. Make sure that you stop in the office on Monday and pick up a green participation slip.
Congratulations to our Cross Country team. Both the boys and girls teams will be heading to the state meet on Saturday, 10/18. The girls race starts at 11am; boys at 11:45am. The meet takes place at Normal Parkside.
The girls team won 1st place in their sectional meet, beating out Lockport Oak Prairie. The teams tied with 49 points each our 6th runner provided the tie breaker.
The boys team finished in 3rd place in the sectionals C J H S I N D I A N L E T T E R Upcoming Events
Thursday, 10/15 7/8 g bkb @ Reed-Custer 4:30pm
Saturday, 10/18 XC State MeetNormal Parkside11am
Monday, 10/20 7/8 g bkb v Humphrey4:30
Tuesday, 10/21 7/8 g bkb @ Bourbonnais 4:30pm
Thursday, 10/23 7/8 g bkb v. AV Martnez 4:15pm
Saturday, 10/25 7/8 g bkb v Minooka @ MCHS Central Campus 1:30pm.
Roster sheets and fees are due by 10/22 5th and 6th grade students will need to be driven to CJHS because bus transportation will not be available. If you would like to make a monetary donation or donate a raffle prize you may do so by turning it in at the main office of CJHS or TRS. Pumpkin Decorations, Music, Raffle Prizes, Concessions Stand, TRS vs CJHS Staff Kickball Game, and More! Student Council's goal is to raise $4,000 - ALL profits will be going to help fight cancer in our community. If you have any questions please email Mr. Ted Martin at tmartin@csd17.org There will be a pep rally for our Cross Country team on Friday, 10/17, at 2pm .
The next Athletic Booster meeting will be on Mon- day, November 10, at 7pm in the library.
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE SIGN UP USE SIGN UP GENIUS TO SCHEDULE YOUR CHILDS CONFERENCES!
Parents are encouraged to sign up for an appointment with their childs teachers using the instructons below. Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 6 th from 4:00 8:00 PM and Friday, November 7 th from 8:30-11:00 AM.
Click on (or copy) http://tinyurl.com/cjhs2014conf Scroll to find the first teacher you want to see and click on Sign up in the time slot available. Enter your students name in the white box, fill in your name and email address and click on the sign up. Choose to be a member so you can make changes if needed its FREE If you would like email confirmation, you must check the box Send email confirmation each time. Then click on Return to sign up to add additional teachers. Click on My Account on the top right hand corner to see your schedule and to make changes if necessary.
Please call the Jr. High Office if you need help with any concerns you might have at 815/467-4314.
People who have Respect Integrity Determination Empathy Respect is a two-way street, if you want to get it, you've got to give it.
R. G. Risch
For students who were absent and students who want their pictures retaken:
Lifetouch will be her on Wednes- day, November 5th after noon. Absent students will be called down for pictures. If you want your pic- ture retaken, you must bring in your picture packet to the main of- fice no later than Tuesday, Novem- ber 5th. Mrs. Fishburn will put a schedule together and call you down from class. Please turn the packets in as soon as possible!
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The caught you reading contest, developed by the book fair crew, continues
The teachers and staff at CJHS would like to catch students reading. To get ready for the Its a Crime Not to Read book fair (Nov. 3-Nov.7), the staff at CJHS are look- ing for students reading in their down time. Students earn raffle tickets. They turn them into the library for daily prizes.
The book fair will be open to students during the school day November 3 through November 6 and to the public November 6, 4-8 pm and November 7, 8:30-11:00 am *Beta's who are helping this weekend at the Forte K Race be certain to take a service hour slip to be signed. You many count that time as School OR Service hours!
The 24th is the end of the 1st 9 weeks. We will be doing a review of GPA and service hours and you will get a report the following week. These reports are just for your information.
The next Beta Meeting will be Tuesday, October 21st. You many attend either in the morning at 7:30 in the gym or after school until 3:00 in room 204. If for any reason you cannot make either meeting please see Ms. Ronald or Mrs. Boynton to get your updates! Channahon Music Boosters News
Hurry, hurry, hurry! There is still time to sign up for our fabulous fundraiser. The 3 rd annual Forte 5k Run/ Walk takes place this Saturday, October 18 th at 9:00 a.m. Join us, the choir and the pep band for a great community event. We hope to see you there!
Our meeting dates for both November and December have changed. Please mark your calendars for Novem- ber 4 th and December 2 nd and join us at Three Rivers School Art room for the 7:00 p.m. meetings. All music parents are more than welcome! We would love to have you attend.
Spirit Wear forms will be coming home very soon. Please look over the great items we have to offer this year!
Upcoming Dates: 10/18: Forte 5k Run/Walk, Channahon State Park, 9:00 a.m. 10/23: Pep band for Girls basketball, 5:15 p.m. 11/4: CMB meeting, 7:00 p.m., TRS Art room
Misconceptions and a controversial subject matter The Bullies 2 Buddies program can be misinterpreted at first glance. Bullying can be a controversial subject matter. As research indicates, many anti-bullying efforts are not working. Punishing the bully and em- phasizing the role of the bystander are both common in the media. What about the person being teased? Bullies 2 Buddies is a program that works with the child who is being teased by giving him/her tips and skills on what to say back to de-escalate the situation by fostering assertiveness and self-confidence. The problem is not going to go away by being passive, letting it happen and hoping the problem will go away. It will most likely not go away with aggressive tactics either since the aggression may cycle. By teaching the child how and when to apply assertive skills, it empowers them to be able to quickly solve a conflict before the problem continues to persist thus, escalating into bullying. Whether your child is being bullied or not, this is a great program that helps teach our children how to develop confidence and nurture interactive, assertive social skills. Unfortunately, there are mean people all throughout life, so teaching our children preventative, de-escalation tactics and assertive skills will help them to become more independent and self-confident individuals. FAQ: Because this program works with the student being teased, does this mean the bully is dismissed or goes unpunished? By no means do we dismiss the bully type behaviors. Teachers and staff are trained to intervene when necessary. Bullies 2 Buddies teaches when it is appropriate to tell an adult and when/how they can appropriately apply assertive social skills instead to solve a conflict. By working with the child who is considered the victim, does this mean Bullies 2 Buddies is blaming him/her? By working with the victim as well, this does not imply that this is the victims fault. These are simply pre- ventative tips and measures on how to apply assertive skills to keep a conflict from escalating, since teachers and parents will not always be there to protect the child from hurtful words being said. Does this mean Bullies 2 Buddies is implying that it is okay to ignore our feelings when they are hurt? By no means does this dismiss the childs feelings being hurt either. It is healthy for the child to talk their feelings out and gain advice on how to be assertive and handle the situation next time from an adult or trusted friend. Bullies 2 Buddies states that if someone hurts you, show you are hurt, not angry. Many times it is programmed into us to get angry when someone hurts you. Assertiveness is a matter of con- trol. If you are angry, you are not in control. Learning these skills do not appear overnight, it is a long term plan your child can practice and use for the rest of their lives in order to handle conflict effectively. For more information on Bullies 2 Buddies by Izzy Kalman, please visit www.bullies2buddies.com Additional information for parents that help teach your child assertive skills through the Bully Expert Toolkit, please visit www.thebullyexpert.com P A G E 5 Password Safety
As our children progress through school, they will find themselves faced with situations where they are using login in- formation for all sorts of accounts. Sometimes that login information is provided to the students, such as student account login information used for the computers here at school. But sometimes students have to create their own login information, and password management becomes an issue. It is common for students (and sometimes adults, too!) to create easy-to-remember passwords or create passwords and then forget what they are. The link below provides some good information about how to create and remember passwords so information stays safe and secure!
Click here to read more about password safety: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/internetsafety/2
Is the flu vaccine a good idea? The flu vaccine is, indeed, a good idea for families. The flu shot does not cause the flu and it keeps kids and parents from getting sick. Getting the flu is worse than having a cold and can make a person sick for a week or more. Infants younger than 6 months can't get the vaccine, but if the parents and older kids in the household get it, that will help pro- tect the baby. This is important because infants are more at risk for serious complications from the flu. Who Should Be Immunized? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now recommends a flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age and older (instead of just certain groups, as was recommended be- fore). But it's especially important that those in higher-risk groups get vaccinated. They include: all kids 6 months through 4 years old anyone 65 years and older women who will be pregnant during flu season anyone whose weakened immune system is weakened from medications or illnesses (like HIV infection) residents of long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes any adult or child with chronic medical conditions, such as asthma kids or teens who take aspirin regularly and are at risk for developing Reye syndrome if they get the flu health care personnel who have direct contact with pa- tients caregivers or household contacts of anyone in a high-risk group (like children younger than 6 months) Native Americans and Alaskan Natives Certain circumstances would prevent a person from getting the vaccine. If your child falls into any of the groups below, talk to your doctor to see if the vaccine is still recommended: infants under 6 months old anyone who's severely allergic to eggs and egg products. (People with a mild egg allergy can receive the vac- cine, but it should be given in a doctor's office so that they can be monitored for side effects for 30 minutes after the shot is given.) anyone who's ever had a severe reaction to a flu vaccina- tion anyone with Guillain-Barr syndrome (a rare condition that affects the immune system and nerves) If your child is sick and has a fever, talk to your doctor about re- scheduling the flu shot. When Should Kids Get Vaccinated? Flu season runs from October to May. It's best to get a flu shot early in the season, as it gives the body a chance to build up immunity to, or protection from, the flu. But getting a shot later in the season is still better than not getting the vaccine at all. Those who don't like shots might be able to get the vaccine in a nasal spray. Your doctor can tell you if this is an option for you or your kids.
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Did you know we collect Kellogg's Rewards labels along with Box Tops and Campbell's? Just send them in with your child to school! We'll get them to the right person
October events! Market Day Pick Up Wednesday, 10-22 from 5:30-6:30pm Galloway School OUR DRUG-FREE PLEDGE The faculty and staff at CJHS are committed to promoting the safety and well-being of our students through our ongoing anti-drug efforts. We believe that we are blessed with some great students and an outstanding community, however, the impact of drug abuse can be felt in all areas. Students are aware that the possession, distribution, or use of drugs at school or any school related function is absolutely prohibited. The school reserves the right to search school property and equipment owned or controlled by the school (such as lock- ers, desks and parking lots). Although we believe that our students make good choices in regards to drug usage, we also believe in being diligent in the deterrence of any and all drug abuse. We also intend to allow local law enforcement to conduct drug-dog searches to help ensure a safe and drug- free environment at least once every school year. 8th grade step-up day @ Joliet Catholic Academy Friday, 11/7/149:30am1:30pm; contact JCA Admissions Office at 815/741-0500 or admis- sions@jca-online.org JCA Open House11/23/14 10am2pm and 12/3/14 from 6-8pm JCA Placement ExamJan. 10, 2015 @ 8am
For more informationwww.jca-online.org
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HALLOWEEN SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Costume Safety: Use make-up or face paint instead of mask, but if mask are used, make sure that they fit properly and have hole large enough for mouth and eyes. Wear brightly colored clothing/or put on glow-in-dark patched or strips on your costume so vehicles can see you. Clothing should be short enough and shoes should fit properly to prevent tripping.
Choose costumes that are marked flame retardant
Make props such as magic wands and swords out of cardboard rather than metal or wood
Trick-or-Treat Safety: Give and accept wrapped or packaged candy only.
Children should bring home treats for adult inspection before they are eaten.
Accompany small and elementary school age children when they are trick-or-treating and send older children in groups.
Go out in daylight and carry a flashlight in case of delay.
Stay within your neighborhood; only visit homes you know
Make sure you cross streets at corners
Have your parents check Illinois State Police Sex Offender registry website for addresses of known child sex offenders in the neighborhood www.isp.state.il.us/sor/