welcome to back to school night

Welcome to Back to School

Night6th Grade Team

Mrs. Foster Mr. BonnellMrs. Wood Mr. Duerksen

Mrs. Limond

In order to become more productive members of society,In order to become more productive members of society,our mission at Amboy Junior High School is:our mission at Amboy Junior High School is:

* To Promote Mutual Respect ** To Promote Mutual Respect **To Build Skills for Lifelong Learning **To Build Skills for Lifelong Learning *

* To Encourage Community Involvement** To Encourage Community Involvement** To Develop Self-Discipline* To Develop Self-Discipline *

The Three ‘R’sThe Three ‘R’s

Be Ready

Be Responsible

The Three ‘R’sThe Three ‘R’s

Be Respectful

The Three ‘R’sThe Three ‘R’s

IDs and Assignment Notebooks

• Every student must have both

• They will be asked to buy new ones if they lose or break them

• Please support the school in helping keep you child safe and organized by sending prompt payment to the office.

• Each costs $5 to replace.

Fail Notices

• Notices are sent out weekly for failing classes

• Students who wish to participate in extra-curricular activities must earn passing grades in all classes for the duration of the activity.

• Failing at the end of the year makes a student ineligible for activities at the beginning of 7th grade.

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Dates: Thursday, October 21 12pm-8pm

Friday, October 22 8am-1pm

• Teachers will be available in the large gym to make it more convenient for parents to visit multiple teams

• Parents wanting additional conference time are asked to sign up to meet with the 6th grade team before or after the conference dates. Meetings can be scheduled for 9:45am- 10:15am any day of the week.

PTC Volunteers• PTC is looking for parents who are willing

to help with various activities throughout the year (for example: Market Day).

• Only need be a couple of hours of your time.

• If every parent helped with one event in the year, then all our needs would be covered.

• Please consider adding your name to the call list for help.

6th Grade Field Trip!

• Chicago!!!

• May, 2011

• PTC helps cover costs; students are

responsible for $10 fee

• We will need parents to chaperone

Book FairReminder:The Book Fair is currently being held in

the library.

Stop by and check out the great deals they have and

encourage your student READ, READ,

READ!