Archive for February, 2012

Rachel Lisle Qualifies to Participate at the State Level of the National Geographic Bee!

Mr. Frank Matzke, Eighth grade Social Studies teachers received exciting news that one of his students will be representing Jenkins at the state level in the upcoming National Geographic Bee.  Eighth grader, Rachel Lisle was one of only 100 students across the state of Florida to earn this honor! 
The state Bee will be held [...]

Morning Announcements for February 28, 2012

Tomorrow will be the last day to collect for Pennies for Patients. Please bring in your loose change.
Archery practice will start again after spring break.
Color Guard practice, Wednesday 2:30-4:30 at Ms. Giddings classroom and Friday 2:30-4:00 at Ms. Giddings classroom.
Yearbooks are selling fast.  The price is currently $45 but will go up to the final [...]

FCAT Writes

The students of Mr. Gastelum’s 8th grade technology classes put together a short video to give Jenkins’ students a few quick tips in preparation for the FCAT Writes.  Stay tuned for more videos coming up as we draw closer to FCAT time.

Yearbook prices increase on March 1st!

Get yours before they’re gone! Only $45 for the most colorful, photo-packed yearbook around! The price will go up to $48 on March 1st!

Pay at school or order online! http://yearbookordercenter.com/
(Order Number: 11097 (Jenkins Middle School) )
They are scheduled to arrive in May. Yearbook party dates will be announced soon.

JMS Archery Team: State Champions! AGAIN!

A note from Mr. Surrency, Principal: I am proud to announce that our archery teams took both 1st and 2nd place in the state archery tournament Saturday in Newberry. Our A team took first along with the Grand Champion trophy and our B team took 2nd. Congratulations to Coach Bennett for his hard work and [...]

Morning Announcements for February 24, 2012

Any students interested in applying for summer employment please see Mrs. Hurst or Ms. Drew for an application
Color Guard practice will be today from 2:30 – 4:00 at Ms. Giddings room
Congratulations to the boys Basketball team for their victory against Beasley last night. Devin Hightower was the highest scorer with 12 points.
Good luck to our [...]

Morning Announcements for February 23, 2012

Any students interested in applying for summer employment please see Mrs. Hurst or Ms. Drew for an application
The 1st basketball game of the season will be today at 4:00 p.m. here at JMS.  Admission is $3.00 and we will be playing Beasley. Tickets will be on sale during lunch today.  Come support the Eagles!
Color Guard [...]

Hunger Games: Play the game!!

http://www.scholastic.com/thehungergames/games/index.htm

Valentine’s Sweethearts Announced

Congratulations to this years’ Valentine’s Sweethearts!
6th Grade:  Keslyn Hart and Levi Holt
7th Grade: Zakariya Rasher and Austin Layman
8th Grade: Darrika Word and Mitchell Perry

The Book Fair is Coming!

Spring may be early this year and so is the 2012 Spring Book Fair!  The fair will officially start on Tuesday, February 14th and it’s a great way to treat your Valentine! It will be open until February 23rd. After this time, the fair will be packed up and sent back to Scholastic Warehouses. Classes [...]