The Wizard of Oz - Lawton C. Johnson Summit Middle School

FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK (CONTINUED)_____________________________________ We will be having assemblies with the students in mid-­‐April, shortly after spring recess, to provide them with valuable information about the test. It is extremely important that students be present in school and on time on the days of testing. Students who are absent during their testing period are required to take make-­‐up tests the following week while classes are in progress. It is also essential that students arrive at school well rested and having eaten a good breakfast. There will be no homework assigned at all from Monday night through Thursday night of each week of testing. We provide this break from homework with the hope that students will get a good night's sleep and come to school ready to focus on these important assessments. Students who are well rested produce better test results. We also ask that parents make a concerted effort to ensure that children are not over-­‐programmed during this time frame. Advisory Bagels We are always thankful for the support of the LCJSMS Parent Teacher Organization (PTO). For the second year, thanks to our parents and families, bagels, cream cheese, butter, juice, and water have been distributed at school to every Advisory class on each Advisory morning. As a result, the correct amount of food has been successfully distributed to each homeroom without fail. Parents are no longer running in the wee hours of the morning to supply the bagels, and the supply line of bagels is steady and reliable. The bagels truly add to the atmosphere of Advisory. Advisory is a time for students to have meaningful discussions about important issues. Our bagel breakfasts help to break the ice and provide needed nourishment on Advisory mornings. As always, we appreciate your support and thank our PTO and LCJSMS families for a second successful year with this new system. Eighth Grade Trip to Washington, DC Eighth graders are excited about their trip to Washington, DC, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, May 30 th and 31 st . A special planning meeting that provided students and parents with all of the necessary information concerning this trip was held at the end of February. Eighth grade parents are asked to please return, at their earliest convenience, the completed permission form and deposit. We will soon be assigning rooms. Our goal is to have every eighth grade student participate in this worthwhile experience. We have established a scholarship fund so that those in need can receive some financial help. If any family is experiencing a financial hardship, please contact me at (908) 273-­‐1190, extension 4500. All contacts will be kept confidential. Eighth Grade Graduation We are pleased to announce a new venue for our Eighth Grade Graduation ceremony. This year, for the first time, the ceremony will be held at Tatlock Field (if weather permits) or in the Summit High School Auditorium (in case of inclement weather). As our student population continues to grow, it has become clear that the LCJSMS Auditorium can no longer accommodate the large numbers of students and guests regularly in attendance for graduation. Last year we packed (with no room to spare) approximately 280 students onto 3