1 prysu cHom CONCERT, 7:00 pM, |2 2a1mack@ N. PLATTE 12:00 PM, T/STRACK @ LEXINGTON 4:00 pM, 3 ertt GRADE TRACK DAY! 4 8 TRANSITION Day | No scHooL FoR TH GRADE ‘ONLY 9 71H GRADE WALKING TOUR JH BAND CON- ‘CERT 7:00 PAL HS ‘AUDITORIUM, 10 st Grape AG TOUR 11 sri Grape DRUG/ALOCHOL PRESENTATION ‘TH PER/CAFE 12 srupent AWARDS DAY! 13 v/s TRack @ GornEn. BURG QUALIFI- CATION MEET 11:00 AM. 14 us. GRADUATION! 16 17 acrour | Raw pare 19 Last Day oFApril 25, 2017 Parent/Guardian of 6th grade students: May is a busy time for 6th graders and there are some important dates that you need to be aware of on our junior high calendar. May 3, is our 6th grade track meet, students will be dismissed at the conclusion of the meet. May 8, is 5th grade transition day, 6th grade students WILL NOT. have school that day. If you have any questions please feel fee to call the school. Thank you MeCook Junior High Staff6" GRADE PARENTS: Please read 6" Grade Track Day’ May 3, 2017 Students will go to school and go to their 1°* period class. Schedule of Events: 9:00: Check-in by the white shed 9:15: Field events begin High Jump: boys followed by girls Long Jump: girls followed by boys Shot Put: girls followed by boys Discus: boys followed by girls 10:30: Running Events 800M 50M 200M 4x 400 (Coed relay) 11:45-12:35: Lunch. Students will be able to eat lunch at school or go out for lunch but must be back by 12:35. If students are eating at the JH, students must report to the gym ofter lunch is over. 12:35: Check-in 12:45: Running Events Continue 100M 400M Relays 4x 100 (Girls run first followed by boys) 4x 100 (Coed relay) 4 X 200 (Coed Relay) **Students will be dismissed at the conclusion of the track meet, **Students may not leave before the track meet is over. ‘My child has my permission to go out for lunch on May 3%, with their parent/guardicn Lunch break will be from 11:45-12:35, Students MUST be back by 12:35. Child's Name Parent's Signature STUDENTS MUST HAVE FORMS RETURNED 8Y FRIDAY, April 28, IF THEY PLAN TO GO OUT FOR LUNCH.School Sports :‘PHYSIGALS _Wed., May 3rd_ 2:00 - 4:00pm in SH Gym The McCook Clinic staff will be offering physicals to all incoming 8-12" grade students who will be participating in sports including cheerleading. The cost is only $15.00 & the Clinic will return the proceeds to the Bison Booster Club. Physical Evaluation forms will be passed out in P.E. class. Before the physical can be performed, please drop off your payment and the completed form with your parent/guardian’s signatures in the office! It is requested that the girls wear a swimsuit under their clothing during the physical.Erom The Junior High Office We have found some jewelry here at the junior high, please call our office to identify. MJHS Yearbooks are on sale for $25. Go to jostensyearbooks.com to purchase by June 1. Yearbooks will be delivered in the fall (usually mid-to-late September). Mrs. Harris It is very important that our office has updated phone or address information in case of an emergency, so if you have any changes please let the JH office know ASAP at (345-6940 press #2). You can also contact Mrs. Metcalf or Mrs. Sughroue by email at: jmetcalf@mccookbison.org ksughroue@mccookbison.org. THANK YOu! HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!STUDENT OF THE MONTH ‘Adam Dugger 6th Grade Logan Foster 7th Grade ‘Addison Knoll 7th Grade Elsa Wilcox 8th Grade Payton Craw 8th Grade { Smrceas |STATE HISTORY DAY CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE STUDENTS WHO QUALIFIED FOR STATE HISTORY DAY! J i \ LOGAN FARR MEGAN HODGSON TYLER KINNE HAYDEN JOHNSON less SHAYLIE WILKINSON BAYLOR WINTERS — LEXI HAUXWELL COLLIN DOAK PNY SEAN GRIFFIN OLIVIAKOETTER CONORDOHERTY — EMMAKEHLEREXPAND YOUR HORIZONS On March 23%, forty two grade girls attended the “Expanding Your Horizons in Math and Science Conference” at Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte. This is the 21* year that Mrs. Olson has taken girls to this conference. The purpose of this conference is to help young women explore career options in science, mathematics, and non-traditional fields. The girls had an opportunity to meet women who are involved in challenging and rewarding careers. Some of the workshops the girls attended were nursing, veterinary medicine, meteorology, law enforcement, and emergency medical. The workshops were both very informative and fun. The girls were also exposed to the many career studies that MPCC has to offer:DESTINATION IMAGINATION The Destination Imagination team, “In It Together", team competed at the Nebraska Affiliate Tournament in Kearney, Nebraska on April 8, 2017. The team’s challenge was to build two or more structures with a total mass of 50 grams or less and to present their structures in a skit that involved a real or imaginary problem between two countries. ‘Team members from left to right are Brynnon Maret, Thomas Richards, Quintin Hueftle, Elliott Tapia, Maddie Bird, Haley Ostrum, and Mrs. Obermiller, DI Team Manager.WEATHER PRESENTATION JESSE LUNDQUIST FROM THE GOODLAND WEATHER SERVICE PRESENTED FOR THE 6TH GRADE CLASS ON APRIL 11TH OVER DIFFERENT TYPES OF SEVERE WEATHER, AIR MASSES, AND WEATHER SAFETY, THE STUDENTS WERE ABLE TO CLEAR UP A FEW OF THEIR MISCONCEPTIONS SUCH AS HOW RUBBER DOES NOT KEEP ONE FROM BEING STRUCK BY LIGHTNING OR THAT THE SKY IS NOT ALWAYS GREEN WHEN IT IS GOING TO HAIL.7th Grade Science On Monday, April 24th, Fire Chief Mark Harpham visited the 7th grade science classes to do basic training on CPR, IED, and choking. The differences in treatment for a adult, child, and infant victim were highlighted, as well as the great importance of being trained and ready to respond in an emergency situation. Students also had the opportunity to practice the skills that were taught on adult and infant dummies. For many students this was the first time they'd had any instruction on how and when to do these life-saving techniques.McCook Junior High School will hold an orientation program for students who will be attending the Junior High for the first time in the (9:07am ~All 6" graders with last names A through F ((10:30%4im) - All 6" graders with last names G through M {B:00;a:m; All 6" graders with last names N through Z 10:30/a:m, - All new 7" & 8" graders Parents are welcome and encouraged to attend with the student! Sessions will be held in the junior high cafeteria. Please enter the building through the cafeteria doors under the awning. The student handbook will be reviewed briefly, and students will receive their class schedules and locker assignments. Each session will conclude with a tour of the school. All students entering McCook Junior High for the first time should attend the orientation to make the transition from their previous school as easy as possible. Students who have not enrolled for the 2017-2018 school term are encouraged to do so right away. Please call the junior high school (345-6940 Ext. 2) to set up an appointment with the guidance counselor.agian or ha Grados 5 Teacher In-service [00 Damissal Every Weaneasay Teacher Days = 165, ‘Student Days = 176 (Q1=45, 02=41, a3=44, C446) eee es ras pase ae ete Eee felt teem a tatets : stats “gs rps ps eee ss ee aes —= — a, omer oe Sees a ote a etetts othr states + ——— —_————— B20 Enc 14 Qurior [8 End of 3rd Quarter eae beaeasan ae ; s}4{s 7 \rpoo Dismissal 6-12 22 S200 Dismissal 6-12 She tt abet ieee ote at “EE ae ea eta eh wo fa as [a | [= [= —=— =——_. Samay pat Septet 2 2) |2 No schoot Easter break AE Et Ee a ptencnie es = | = sche = = a aca ee a faa ete Ht Ets oft be pate het ee | oe ete Sasol 5 SBE : Kindergarten Hours = 1,117.5 lomentary Hours = 1,188.5 9th grade & Jr High Hours = 1183.5 10th 11th Geade Hours = 1.178 Seniors = 1141 hoursParents: ‘There has been a lot of talk about the NetFlix series “13 Reasons Why’. The content of the series is very emotional and may bring up difficult questions. Also please be aware that scenes in the series are very explicit. Should you and your student decide to view the series, below are some talking points to facilitate discussions with your child to help work through any emotional distress or confusion, Joan Bass McCook Junior High Guidance Counselor13 REASONS WHY TALKING POINTS + 13 Reasons Why is a fictional story based on a widely known novel and is meant to be a cautionary tale. + You may have similar experiences and thoughts as some of the characters in 13RW. People often identify with characters they see on TV or in movies. However, itis important to remember that there are healthy ways to cope with the topics covered in 13RW and acting on suicidal thoughts is not one of them. * Ifyou have watched the show and feel like you need support or someone to talk to reach out. Talk with a friend, family member, a counselor, or therapist. There is always someone who wil listen. * Suicide is not a common response to life's challenges or adversity. The vast majority of people who experience bullying, the death of a friend, or any other adversity described in 13RW do not die by suicide. In fact, most reach out, talk to others and seek help of find other productive ways of coping. They go on to lead healthy, normal lives. * Suicide is never a heroic or romantic act. Hannah's suicide (although fictional) is a cautionary tale, not ‘meant to appear heroic and should be viewed as a tragedy. ‘+ Itis important to know that, in spite of the portrayal of a serious treatment failure in 13RW, there are many treatment options for life challenges, distress and mental illness, Treatment works. * Suicide affects everyone and everyone can do something to help if they see or hear warning signs that someone is at risk of suicide. * Talking openly and honestly about emotional distress and suicide is ok, It will not make someone more suicidal or put the idea of suicide in their mind. If you are concerned about someone, ask them about it. * Knowing how to acknowledge and respond to someone who shares their thoughts of emotional distress or suicide with you is important. Don't judge them or their thoughts. Listen. Be caring and kind. Offer to stay with them. Offer to go with them to get help or to contact a crisis line. ‘* How the guidance counselor in 13RW responds to Hannah's thoughts of suicide is not appropriate and not typical of most counselors. School counselors are professionals and a trustworthy source for help. If your experience with a school counselor is unhelpful, seek other sources of support such as a crisis line. ‘+ While not everyone will know what to say or have a helpful reaction, there are people who do, so keep trying to find someone who will help you. If someone tells you they are suicidal, take them seriously and get help. + When you die you do not get to make a movie or talk to people any more. Leaving messages from beyond the grave is a dramatization produced in Hollywood and is not possible in real life. + Memorializing someone who died by suicide is not a recommended practice. Decorating someone's locker who died by suicide and/or taking selfies in front of such a memorial is not appropriate and does not honor the life of the person who died by suicide. + Hannah's tapes blame others for her suicide. Suicide is never the fault of survivors of suicide loss. There are resources and support groups for suicide loss survivors. If you're struggling with thoughts of suicide... + Text "START" to 741741 > * Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) S/VE foundatBU sy PSC] | Give accurate information about suicide. _, "Suicide is not caused by a single event such as fighting with parents, or a bad grade, or the breakup | | Suicide is a complicated behavior. Help students | CP relationship.” | understand the complexities. stn most cases, suicide is caused by mental health I | disorders like depression or substance abuse i | problems. Mental heatth disorders affect the way | \ | people fee! and prevent them from thinking clearly i : and rationally. Having a mental health disorder is nothing to be ashamed of.” “There are effective treatments to help people who have mental health disorders or substance abuse roblems. Suicide Address blaming and scapegoating, “Blaming others for the suicide is wrong, an i fair. Doing that can hurt another person deeply.” | [tis common to try to answer the question “why” | by blaming others for the sui i | Do not talk about the method. t's focus on talking about the feelings we are left | with after a ’s death and figure out | Talking about the method can create images | the best way to manage them,” | that are upsetting, and it may increase the risk _ of imitative behavior by vulnerable youth. VAaddress anger. " “itis okay to feel angry. These feelings are 1 jormal, and it doesn’t mean that you didn’t care. bout - You can be angry at someone's i behavior and still care deeply about that person.” | Address feelings of responsibility. “This death is not your fault. We cannot always see } ; the signs because a suicidal person may hide them | Help students understand that the only person weil,” 1 responsible for the suicide is the deceased. | : “We cannot always predict someone's behavior.” j ' Accept expressions of anger at the deceased. | | Help students know these feelings are normal. Reassure those who have exaggerated feelings of responsibilty, such as thinking they should have done something to save the deceased or | seen the signs. | } Encourage help-seeking. 1 "We are always here to help you through any problem, no matter what. Who are the people you | Encourage students to seek help from a trusted} Prouig 0 to if you or a friend were feeling worried, | | adult if they or a friend are feeling depressed or | | depressed, or had thoughts of suicide? suicidal,May 2017 Witocl PIOUS check your mait E10) EB Whats in the bulk mail that aries in your mailbox? Opportunites for your chil to discover ‘iting strategies! What was the writers ‘purpose? (To persuade you to buy something, inform you about an issue) How did he achieve that pu pose? (With facts, statistics, or words appealing to emotions) Ask your tween ifthe strategies worked: Does he want the product ar agre with the postion? Sun smart Encourage your child to be smart about outdoor safety habits this sum- ‘met, Have her drink lots of water to stay hydrated —when shes thirsty, with meals, and while she’ active outside. Also, make sure she knows {o wear sunscreen even on cool, over ‘east days, since harmful UV rays still come through Well-earned thanks Assimple thank you from students and parents means alot to teachers, staff members, and coaches. Your mid- dle grader could hand-deliver a card saying what he has learned from them. And you might send an email men- tioning why you'r grateful the person ‘was in your child life this year. Worth quoting In summer, the song sings itself. Willian: Carlos Williams Just for fun @: What do Alexander the Great and Kermit the Frog have in common? A: Their middle name! VCETES Working Together for School Success McCook Junior High School Joan Bass, Guidance Counselor Keep on learning Year in review: Your child has learned a lot in many differ- ent subjects, from language arts to math to science. Flash forward: By practi ing skills during summer- time, she can hang onto what she learned and gain even more knowledge. Try these ideas, Read across the map Print out a United States, ‘map, and hang it in a hall- way: As a family set a goal of coloring in every state by reading books or articles that take place there or mention it If your tween reads ‘novel thats set in Arizona or you read ‘magazine article about sightseeing in Georgia fill in those states. Idea: At sum- mer’ end, encourage her to pick a state and write her own tale about it. Take math on the road Have your middle schooler practice doing math in her head! with this cat-trip activity. Suggest that she add, subtract multiply or divide numbers she spots along the way. If she sees a sign for 7th Street and a 25 mph speed limit, she ‘ight multiply 7 x 25 or divide 25 by 7. division, m Advertis ‘Starting a business in middle school brings job experi ence and the chance to earn money: Help your middle srader tap into his inner entrepreneur with these tips. "Find a niche. What does he like to do? What is he 00d at? Maybe he loves animals and would enjoy walking or feeding pets. Perhaps he is strong in math and could tutor younger children in multiplication and Suggest that he make flyers to place on community bulletin boards or distribute to neighbors. He should tell relatives and friends about his business and ask them to pass the word along, too. To tum it into a game, let her call out the problem. The first person to answer correctly gives the next equation. Create a science spot Designate a comer for storing odds and ends—say, cardboard, index cards, and aluminum foil. When your tween says, “Im bored,” see ifshe can figure ‘out ways to use them in a science exper iment or engineering project. Cardboard tubes could become a marble “roller coaster” to test gravity. Akuminum foil and index cards might be engineered into a shiny skyscraper. Have her research ideas online or in books.<Middle Years ue _ May 2017 + Page 2 Foster loyalty potting ot fren ewpoin Also, share examples from your own You want your middle schooler to life. Pethaps you were invited to an bea good friend and a good student, event and really wanted to go, but Learning to be loyal will help him do you stayed loyal to the friend you Doth. Here’ how. had already made plans with. With friends. Watch for opportuni- At school. Your childs school is ties to bring up what loyalty looks his community, and being loyal like in friendships. For example, if he to it influences his success there. mentions that a buddy said something Help shape his atitude by let- mean about another friend, ask what a ting him hear you speak posi- loyal person would do (defend his pal by tively about his school and the teachers. To foster school pride, encourage him to attend after-school events like pep rallies and art shows, even if his “crowd” isnt involved. He'll show loyalty not only to his school but also to the students who are participating. ¢ A natural explorer Spending time with nature helps your ‘sven connect what she learning in school to real life—and can even boost her critical and creative thinking, Share these strategies Be a nature reporter ‘What kinds of plans, trees, and ani- mals live in your area? Suggest that your middle grader start a journal to record what she sees. She could sketch and label objects and living things, describing where and when she saw crabapple es or chip- he ‘mums, for instance. Encourage her to research anything she doesnt recognize and share what she leas. [ryt Handling the end-of-year rush The last couple months of the cy is Parent) yeat have become one of our family’ busiest times. [love being involved in my sons’ activities. But between Brads band events, Josh tennis team commitments, and my work schedule, is hard to keep up. This year, L wanted us to head into the final stretch ter prepared, We started going over the kids sched- ules each week to plan ahead. Llet them know what I ‘would attend —and whether I could drive them or they'd need to arrange rides, Last week I swapped my night shift with a coworker so I could go to Brads band Plant an herb garden concert. But since I had to work the day of Josh’ team car wash, I sent in snacks and ‘Your child checked with him afterward to see how it went, Even if I can't b at everything, my can dig into. boys know I care about what they're doing, And so far, I feel more on top of things. herbs by = planting her own. Inthe . process, shell [i Ready, set, exercise! learn how they can be used and what conditions ry Ti svant our famity to be more slow music for: stretching or yoga poses they grow best in. She might crete a EM active, atm ten saysexerise and another to highceneigy musiclor themed garden—say, a “Mexican Food” is boring. What are some fun cardio or intervals, garden with cilantro and oregano, Have ways to get moving? Also, instead of trying to exercise 60 her ask neighbors for clippings ot look for inexpensive seeds in stores. Then, she coutd plant them in small pots to place on windowsill or outdoors. € a To provide bay pants wih prea eas bat promote school sucess paren vole, td more elective parenting, Resources for Eats, dion of CCH Inconpsted 1DaN Royal Avenue» Hunt Ra VA 22630 {800-3.5052 + recsomrtberklnver com ‘eomteonline sont ISSN 15403540 ‘minutes at once, try weaving in a few ainutes of activity here and there. Con- sider having your child assign diferent exercises to each room. She might puta sticky note in the bathroom: x “March in place while brushing your teeth!” Or she could place PSSSSS soup cans in the living room to use as weights while watching TV.¢ EX Your chitd may like starring in a fam- ily fitness video. Tape video clips of each other leading workout moves to music. Youll be active while you make it, and you ean play it back anytime and follow along. You could even create df= ferent kinds of fimess videos—one set 192017/18 McCook Junior High Supply List Grade 6 Core classes: Social Studies, English, Math, Science and Reading All Classe lue sticks, Highlighters (green, pink, yellow and blue), Pencils (lots), Pencil bag, red checking pens (ots), low odor Expo matkers (I pack), color pencils, 2 packs of 300 3x5 index cards, 2 pocket folders, single punch hhole-puncher, cheap earbuds or headphones to use with Chromebooks, 3 boxes of Kleenex, clorox wipes, 4 packs of loose lined paper, 2 composition notebooks, 23 subject spiral notebooks, 1-1.5” binder, 1-1” binder, 1-5 subject spiral notebook with pockets. PLEASE NO TRAPPER KEEPERS or any ZIPPER BINDER: Grade 7 Core classes: History, Science, English and Math Al Classes: Pens, pencils, highlighters (green, yellow and pink), 1 box Kleenex, earbuds or headphones, red pens Math - Notebook and a folder English -Loose leaf paperand a binder Advanced Math - 1” three-ting binder with 5 dividers and scientific caleulator History -2 pocket folder Science - Spiral notebook (not a composition notebook) Grade 8 Core classes: His glish, Math and Sciencs All Classes: Pencils, Notebook, Pencil bag, Red checking pens, Black AND blue pens, ear buds English 1 '4" three-ring binder with 6 dividers, 1 composition book Science - I wired bound notebook brand “5 star” $ ¥4x 11 (prefer3 subject notebook wipockets), 1 pack 3 x notecards, | box Kleenex, | package scotch tape, colored pencils ‘Math - 1” three-ring binder with 5 dividers, everyone will need a scientific calculator History -1 4” three-ring binder with S dividers ‘8th Algebra - Scientific caleulator NO TRAPPER KEEPERS!!! ART; Pencils and/or ultra fine point sharpie fh, 7th, i r ‘Shorts, Tennis shoes, Socks, Deodorant, no spray or perfumes, combination lock only -NO KEY LOCKS ‘EShirts: Shits can be purchased ftom MeCook Lettering for $6 until school stats, after school starts $10 Ifvou would like to have your name printed on the back ofthe t-shirt, there will be an additional fee of $3. OR: Shirts can be purchased fiom the Sports Shoppe for $6.60 all 2017-18 school year, name on back $9.60 (Camp Pro Wicking shirt) Students are expected to have the appropriate attire if needed for changing climates. Example...We as a staff highly recommend each student to bring a hoodie and bottoms (sweats, windpants, yoga pants, ete) and store in their PE locker so they are prepared to go outside in cooler conditions. Students need to write their names on ALL their clothes (on the tag inside) to help reduce lost/stolen clothing.PORN Tie iO my Gleeei=s Wy Seal lGis -(aiily | Where: Come and join us at the Historic Carnegie Library part of High Plains Museum, 423 Norris Ave. McCook When: June 7, 14, 21, 28, 2017 July 5, 12, 19, 26, 2017, (4 classes each month) Wednesday mornings from 10-11 A.M. Cost: $50 per person each month Pay in advance. (Class fees are a donation to non-profit High Plain Museum) Please call Patty Keene, Spanish teacher (345-2862) or Linda Hedges, coordinator (340-1000) for further information and to register.Where: Come and join us at the Historic Carnegie Library part of High Plains Museum, 423 Norris Ave. McCook When: June and July 2016 Wednesday mornings from 11 A.M. to 12 A.M. Cost: $100 per adult, $100 per child (half price for 2"¢ or more siblings). No Homework, No Tests, No Stress! You have to pay in advance. (Class fees are a donation to non-profit High Plain Museum) Please call Patty Keene, Spanish teacher (345-2862) or Linda Hedges,