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Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Summer 2012
JEFFERSON PRINCIPAL
ANNE FISCHER
Reminders & Upcoming Important Dates:
Please note that our office will be closed over the summer.
Please read carefully: All of the information you will need regarding registration/enrollment for the 2012-13 school year is located within this newsletter or
available online at www.mmsd.org. If you have an urgent need, please call the
Registration & Enrollment office located in the Doyle Building at 663-4952.
Registration:
August 23 & 24, 2012: 9-11:30 am & 3:30-6:30 pm
First Day of School (6th Grade Only):
September 4. 2012
All Grades:
September 5, 2012
All School Picnic:
September 19, 2012
FMPS Has Money for Jefferson
Through the support of the Foundation for Madi-
Other awards included the Repeat Award for both
Chris and Peter for making Nationals twice, and a
son‟s Public Schools (FMPS), our school has its own 13th place finish for the Wisconsin team out of 56
teams. Chris Xu and Peter Yang are both eligible
endowment which provides school-based grants.
for a Threepeat Award next year. Congratulations
The Jefferson Middle School Endowment provides
to Chris Xu and Peter Yang, and we are proud to
income on an annual basis to fund grants for creahave both of you in Jefferson's MATHCOUNTS
tive and innovative projects and programs which
team!
are not funded within our core school budget.
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Congratulations to Two 8th Grade Students:
Next year our school will have $943 available to
Each year the 11 middle schools in Madison nomifund several small projects or one large one.
nate one student for the Mann
Grant proposals are due October 15 for our school
Scholars program and one stugrants committee to review. Anyone can apply –
dent for the Sanchez Scholars
students, parents, and staff, so submit your creaprogram. The students are chotive ideas for improving our school. For more insen by their school's staff for
formation, contact the main office or Mary
their academic promise and
characteristics such as perseBartzen at FMPS directly at 232-7820 or
verance and good character. A
[email protected].
selection committee interviews each nominee and
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their
Mathcounts News
parents and offers the privilege to one (or several)
The 2012 Raytheon MATHCOUNTS National
nominees. The selected scholar will receive yearly
Competition was held in Orlando, Florida on May
money to help with academic supplies, a mentor and
11th. We are proud to ana scholarship upon graduation from high school.
nounce that Jefferson sent
This is a big deal!
2 of the 4 Wisconsin team
members to the National
Competition. These two phenomenal young mathematicians are Christopher Xu and Peter Yang, who are
both in 7th grade. They were also accompanied by
Mr. John Lemke (the Jefferson Mathcounts
coach), Stephen Wasielewski (Roosevelt), and
This year our Sanchez nominee was Benjamin
Cortez - our Mann nominee was Francine White.
I am pleased to announce that Francine White is a
Mann Scholar for the Madison School District this
year!
Mary Helfrich
School Counselor
Bryan Jin (Hamilton). Chris Xu placed an exciting
3rd-place finish after the Written Round out of
the nation's top 224 mathematicians and made a
Quarterfinalist. The final results were Chris Xu in
7th place, and Peter Yang in 60th place. Chris Xu
was the 3rd best 7th grader in the 2012 MATHCOUNTS competition.
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IMPORTANT: Online Enrollment for the 2012-13 School Year
Get a jump on the new school year and save time on enrollment day. Begin the enrollment process
online at home or at one of several designated neighborhood sites.
At Home- Log in at www.mmsd.org/enroll. The website will be open on August 6th to begin your
2012-13 enrollment update. Complete the enrollment steps, print off your verification form and bring
it with you when you come to your child’s school to complete the process.
In your Neighborhood - Several neighborhood sites will offer pre-enrollment days, providing access
to a computer and people to help you with the online enrollment process. Then, when you go to your
child’s school in August be sure to bring your enrollment verification form.
Pre-enrollment days:
August 13: La Follette attendance area
Bridge Lakepoint Waunona Neighborhood Center 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
August 14: Memorial attendance area
Meadowood Neighborhood Center 8:00 - 11:30 AM
Lussier Community Center 3:00 - 6:00 PM
August 15: East attendance area
Goodman Community Center 8:00 - 11:00 AM
Warner Park Community Recreation Center 3:00 - 6:00 PM
August 16: West attendance area
Urban League 3:00 - 6:00 PM
You may choose to complete all enrollment steps at your school on your designated enrollment day,
but enrolling online ahead of time will help make the school enrollment process go more smoothly. If
you don’t know or remember your Infinite Campus user name or password, make sure to use the
email form at mmsd.org/enroll so you have it before going to school.
NEW THIS YEAR – The MMSD will now offer an online payment option. You may pay your fees with
a credit card as part of the enrollment process.
NOTE: A $3.00 convenience fee will be charged for each online student fee transaction
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School Enrollment for the 2012-2013 Year
Elementary Schools
East/La Follette attendance area schools
All grades
Memorial/West Attendance area schools
All grades
New students
All grades
Thursday, August 23, 2012 11:00 AM6:00 PM
Friday, August 24, 2012 11:00 AM6:00 PM
Wednesday, August 22, 2012 8:00
AM- noon
Middle Schools
All Middle schools
All grades
Thursday, August 23, 2012 Friday,
August 24, 2012
9:00-11:30 AM
and 3:30-6:30 PM
New Students to Madison
New students register on any one of the two days
High Schools
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
All grades
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
and 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
La Follette High School
All grades
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
and 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Friday, August 17, 2012
New Students to Madison
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
and 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
All grades
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
and 3:00-6:00 PM
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Memorial High School
All grades
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
and 3:00 - 6:00 PM
New students to Madison (by appointment only)
All grades
Friday, August 17, 2012
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
and 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
and 3:00-6:00 PM
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
West High School
All grades
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
and 3:00 - 6:00 PM
New students to Madison (by appointment only)
Friday, August 17, 2012
Call the Counseling Office at 608204-3073
and 1:00 - 4:00 PM
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
East High School
All grades
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
and 3:00-6:00 PM
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School Enrollment for the 2012-2013 Year (contd.)
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
All grades
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
and 3:00 - 6:00 PM
East High School
Friday, August 17, 2012
New students to Madison
8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon
and 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Enrollment for All Grades
Shabazz High School
Returning student schedule
Grade 12
Grade 11
Grades 9 & 10
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
2:00 - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, August 29. 2013
10:00 AM - Noon
10:00 AM
10:45 AM
11:30 AM
New student orientation &
Tuesday, September, 4, 2012
scheduling
8:00 AM - 3:15 PM
What to bring on enrollment day:
1. Verification form if you enrolled online ahead of time
2. A receipt of online payment, if paid ahead of time.
3. If you’re new to the Madison Metropolitan School District - verification of your address (utility bill, lease
or mortgage) and your child’s birth certificate.
4. Your free/reduced lunch application number, if applicable.
What you can expect at your child’s school on enrollment day:
Receive your child’s classroom assignment
Pay annual fees, or provide a receipt of online payment.
Put money in your child’s school lunch account
Provide Health Information to your school’s health office
Receive information on your school’s Parent Teacher Organization
For middle and high school students:
Purchase a Madison Metro Bus pass
Get your picture I.D.
Pick up your course schedule
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Welcome
The Madison Metropolitan School District offers a convenient way for you to enroll your student via the web. While
you must still attend an enrollment session at school, completing the online enrollment step now will save you time! This
booklet provides information on what you can expect when you work in the online enrollment system and complete the
enrollment process at your student‟s school.
How to access the Online Enrollment System
Go to www.mmsd.org/enroll Once there, families can click on the Online Enrollment button and complete the forms, as
well as access the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. See the instructions listed on the enrollment page if you don‟t know or
have forgotten your Infinite Campus Password. The Infinite Campus Parent Portal provides an online communication tool
to help parents/guardians stay current with their students' progress and provides a portal to the Online Enrollment
system.
Questions you will be asked
You will be asked the following questions during the Online Enrollment process.
Will your student be 5 years old or older on or before September 1, 2012 and living in the Madison Metropolitan
School District?
Refer to www.mmsd.org/findourschools to determine whether you live in an area served by the Madison
Metropolitan School District and to find your school (mmsd.org/findyourschool?)
If you live outside the Madison Metropolitan School District and wish to attend a District school, you must
apply for Open Enrollment. See the following page for more information: http://dpi.wi.gov/sms/psctoc.html
What is your student‟s name, address, phone number, gender, date of birth, birthplace information, race, ethnicity,
health status, and health coverage status?
What is the name, address, phone number, gender, date of birth, e-mail address, and educational level of each adult
member of the student‟s household, and do these adults have rights to the student‟s records?
May the District share information about your student:
In District publications such as newsletters and honor roll lists
Electronically through District Internet websites
With military recruiters
With the UW-Madison Research Registry
As part of Teacher Professional Development Plans and Student Teacher Portfolios
Relating to eligibility for free and reduced lunch with District programs
What is your household phone number, ownership status of your home, and do you have Internet access at home?
Who should be listed as an emergency contact for your student and what is their contact information?
What was the last school the student attended, including address and phone number?
Has your student ever been enrolled in a program because of a disability and/or special need, and if so, what was
the program?
4K ONLY: Does your student need transportation to a 4K site?
4K ONLY: Which 4K site would you like your student to attend?
4K ONLY: Would you like your student to attend A.M. or P.M. classes?
4K ONLY: If your student‟s primary language is Spanish, are you interested in bi-lingual programming?
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Materials you will need to bring
Proof of residency. This can be any of the following:
Gas/electric bill
Lease
Mortgage
Proof of student’s date of birth. This can be any of the following:
Birth certificate
Health record
Other official record
Forms you may be asked to sign
REQUIRED FORMS
Signature Page. You will be required to sign just a single form at the end of the enrollment process. This form
is known as the “signature page” and must be signed and returned during an online enrollment session to the
school where your student will be attending. Please call the District office for information if you are unable to
attend a session.
OPTIONAL FORMS
Food & Nutrition - Free and Reduced Lunch. Completing this online application makes it easy and convenient
to apply for mean benefits for your child(ren). Simply enter the requested information as accurately as possible, and all data will be instantly and securely sent to your child(ren)‟s school district for processing. Start
your family‟s meal benefits sooner by entering your information now!
Internal Transfer Request. Form and information for Madison Metropolitan School District residents requesting Internal Transfers. Both online and printable versions of this application in English and Spanish can be
found at https://infosvcweb.madison.k12.wi.us/internaltransfer For questions on internal transfers please call
the enrollment office at 663-4942 or 663-4952. Completed forms can be returned to your child‟s school or the
MMSD Enrollment Office, 545 W. Dayton Street, Madison, WI 53703 or faxed to 608-442-0660. Available in
English and Spanish.
Backup Field Trip Permission Slip. Allows staff from your child‟s school to take your child on community field
trips in the event that he or she fails to return a written permission for a specific trip.
Dual Language Immersion Application. The dual language program is open to all students, but preference is
given to families living in the Chavez, Glendale, Leopold, Midvale, Nuestro Mundo, and Sandburg attendance areas. All applications must be submitted to the Madison Metropolitan Enrollment Office at 545 W Dayton
Street, Madison, WI 53703. Applications may be dropped off in Room 205, e-mailed to Jeannie Retelle at
[email protected], faxed to (608)442-0660 or completed online at www.mmsd.org/DLIapplication. Application deadlines are the Friday following the third Monday in March in order to have a student entered in the
first lottery and by the Friday following the third Monday in August to be entered in the second lottery
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Payments you may be asked to make
(Prices Subject to Change)
NOTE: A $3.00 convenience fee will be charged for each online student fee transaction
Middle School
Textbook Fee (Grades 6-8): $35 per year
Music Instrument Rental (Grade 6): $20 per semester
Music Instrument Rental (Grades 7-8): $70 per semester
Activity Fee: $12 per year
Consumable Materials Fee (Unified Arts, ID Card, Safety Glasses): $15 per year
Lock/Bumper: $6 per year
Planner: $1 per year
Yearbook (Optional): $12 per year
Summer School Enrichment: $20 per course (additional fees may apply)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What can I expect on enrollment day?
A. At a minimum, you can expect the following:
Receive your student‟s classroom assignment
Pay annual fees, or provide a receipt of online payment
Put money in your student‟s school lunch account
Receive health information from your school‟s health office
Receive information on your school‟s Parent Teacher Organization
For middle and high school students:
Purchase a Madison Metro Bus Pass
Get your picture I.D.
Pick up your course schedule
Q. Who can enroll online?
A. Any current or prospective student may be enrolled online. Questions about special circumstances or specific enrollment-related issues should be directed to school where your student may be enrolled.
Q. When can I enroll my student online?
A. The Online Enrollment window opens in the beginning of August just prior to the start of a new school year. Check
the Online Enrollment website at www.mmsd.org/enroll for more information.
Q. Do I need to bring my student‟s immunization records with me on enrollment day?
A. Generally, parents do not need to bring any immunization records to enrollment. Families who are new to Wisconsin
can bring these records in to be copied, but in general the Madison Metropolitan School District is able to obtain these
records electronically from the state immunization database.
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Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Supply List 2012-13
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Backpack
Backpack
Backpack
2 Pack Loose Leaf Paper
1 Pack Loose Leaf Paper
2 Pack Loose Leaf Paper
Calculator
Calculator
Calculator – Square Root
3 Dozen #2 Pencils
3 Dozen #2 Pencils
3 Dozen #2 Pencils
5 Spiral Notebooks
2 Spiral Notebooks
*5 Spiral Notebooks
Ruler – Metric/Standards
Ruler – Metric/Standards
Ruler – Metric/Standards
Colored Pencils
Colored Pencils
Colored Pencils
7 Pocket Folders
*4 Pocket Folders
4 Pocket Folders
*Accordion File w/Dividers
Highlighters
*5 Different Highlighters
*1 Set of 5 Tab Dividers
Ball Point Pens (Blue/Black)
Ball Point Pens (Blue/Black)
*3x5 Index Cards
3x5 Index Cards
*3x5 Index Cards
*3”x 3” Post-It Notes
1 GB Flash Drive
2 GB Flash Drive
6 Boxes of Kleenex
3 Boxes of Kleenex
3 Boxes of Kleenex
1 Bottle Hand Sanitizer
1 Bottle Hand Sanitizer
1 Bottle Hand Sanitizer
*1 Cont. Disinfecting Wipes
*1 Cont. Disinfecting Wipes
*1 Cont. Disinfecting Wipes
3– 1” Ring Binder
*2 – 2” Ring Binder
*1 – 2” Ring Binder
Glue Sticks
Composition Notebook
*1 – 1” Ring Binder
1 Ream Copy Paper
3 Glue Sticks
4 Glue Sticks
Scissors
1 Ream Copy Paper
1 Ream Copy Paper
3 Rolls Scotch Tape
Scissors
Scissors
*Colored Markers
*6 Rolls Scotch Tape
5 Rolls Scotch Tape
*1 Black Sharpie
Colored Markers
White Out/Graph Notebook
*1 Highlighter
*Fine Tip Black Markers
*Colored Markers
*Inexpensive headphones
Handheld pencil sharpener
All Grades
Physical Education: Students must supply a combination lock for their physical education locker. A change of clothes is required: shorts, t-shirt, sweatshirt, sweatpants
Band/Orchestra: Additional supplies will be needed, but these will be discussed in class the first week of school.
Some additional reminders:
Please mention Jefferson Middle School if you shop at Office Depot for extra school credit!
Donations of extra supplies are greatly appreciated! These can be dropped off at any time in the main office.
*These items may be needed depending upon your class assignment. Please wait to purchase these items until it is known if
they are needed.
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Escuela Intermedia Thomas Jefferson
Lista de Útiles Escolares 2012-2013
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
Mochila
Mochila
Mochila
2 Paquetes de hojas rayadas
1 Paquete de hojas rayadas
2 Paquetes de hojas rayadas
para la carpeta
para la carpeta
para la carpeta
Calculadora
Calculadora
Calculadora –Raíz cuadrada
3 Docenas de Lápices #2
3 Docenas de Lápices #2
3 Docenas de Lápices #2
5 Cuadernos de Espiral
7 Cuadernos de Espiral
*5 Cuadernos de Espiral
Regla (con pulgadas y cm)
Regla (con pulgadas y cm)
Regla (con pulgadas y cm)
Lápices de colores
Lápices de colores
Lápices de colores
7 Fólders con bolsas internas
4 Fólders con bolsas internas
4 Fólders con bolsas internas
*1 Fólder grande con divisors
Resaltadores
*5 Resaltadores(Highlighters)
(Accordion File Folder)
(Highlighters)
de diferentes colores
*1 Paquete de 5 Divisores
Bolígrafos (Azules/Negros)
Bolígrafos (Azules/Negros)
1 Paquete de Fichas 3”x5”
1 Paquete de Fichas 3”x5”
*1 Paquete de Fichas 3”x5”
*Notas Adhesivas 3”x3”
Memoria Flash de 1 GB
Memoria Flash de 2 GB
6 Cajas de Kleenex
3 Cajas de Kleenex
3 Cajas de Kleenex
*1 bote de Toallas Desinfectantes
*1 bote de Toallas Desinfectantes
*1 bote de Toallas Desinfectantes
3 Carpetas de 3 argollas 1”
*2 Carpetas de 3 argollas 2”
*1 Carpeta de 3 argollas 2”
Barras de pegamento
Cuaderno de Composición
*1 Carpeta de 3 argollas 1”
1 Paquete de papel copiadora
3 Barras de pegamento
4 Barras de pegamento
Tijeras
1 Paquete de papel copiadora
1 Paquete de papel copiadora
3 Rollos de Cintas Adhesivas
Tijeras
Tijeras
*Marcadores de Colores
*6 Rollos de Cintas Adhesivas
5 Rollos de Cintas Adhesivas
Marcadores de Colores
White-Out/Papel de Gráfica
*1 Marcador Negrode marca “Sharpie”
*1 Resaltador
(Highlighter)
Marcadores Negros
de punta fina
*Marcadores de Colores
*Auriculares (económicos)
Sacapuntas
Para Grados 6o-8 o
Educación Física: Los estudiantes deben traer un candado de combinación para su casillero del gimnasio. También deben de
tener un cambio de ropa en el casillero. (pantalones cortos, camiseta, suéter, pantalones de gimnasia)
Banda/Orquesta: Se necesitará útiles adicionales, la maestra les dejará saber a los estudiantes durante la primera semana
de clases.
Recordatorios adicionales:
Por favor mencione la “Escuela Jefferson” cuando ud. haga su compra en la tienda Office Depot para que la escuela gane
útiles escolares gratis.
Donaciones de útiles será recibida con gran gratitud, favor de dejarlos en la oficina!
Los útiles marcados con “*” podrían ser necesarios dependiendo de la maestra. Por favor espere hasta que la maestra le indique
para comprarlos.
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Registration Information
August 23, 2012: 9-11:30am & 3:30-6:30pm
August 24, 2012: 9-11:30am & 3:30-6:30pm
Student ID and school pictures will be taken during registration. MMSD has contracted Lifetouch to take all
school and ID photos. The ID photo will be taken separately from the school photo. You will then have a choice
of poses and packages for your student‟s 2012-13 school
photo. Watch for a mailing in August from Lifetouch,
which will include your school photo order form. Please
bring this order form and payment to registration. Students who are not available during registration week will
have their ID and school photo taken after school starts.
Madison Metro Bus Transportation
The Madison Transit System bus pass procedure will remain the same this fall. Semester passes and 10-ride bus
cards will be available for sale in the office and at registration. Checks for the semester bus passes should be
made payable to Madison Metro for $150 per semester*.
Checks for the 10-ride bus card should be made payable to
Jefferson Middle School for $10 per card*. These fees
are paid separately from registration fees. You may call
Madison Metro at 266-4466 or 267-8778 with any questions or concerns regarding the bus system.
*Prices may be subject to change
Middle School Fees
Address Change
Textbook Fee (Grades 6-8)
$35.00
Madison Metropolitan School District policy mandates
that if you have or will have a change of address, you must
present proof of your new address to the school office.
One of the following can be used to show proof of residency:
Activity Fee
$12.00
Consumable Materials Fee (Unified Arts,
ID Card*, Safety Glasses)
$15.00
Assignment Notebook
$1.00
Utility Bill
School lock /bumper
$6.00
Copy of rental/lease agreement
Yearbook Fee **
$12.00
ALL STUDENTS TOTAL:
$81.00
Purchase/mortgage agreement
Please bring these documents with you to registration if
your address has changed. This information is also
required in order to enroll a new student in the Madison
Metropolitan School District.
First Day of Classes
6th grade students ONLY will report for their first day
of classes on Tuesday, September 4, 2012.
ALL students (6th, 7th & 8th) should report for classes on
Wednesday, September 5, 2012.
School starts promptly at 7:35 am with dismissal at
2:37 pm.
Buses will be operating on the first day of school. Bus
scheduled can be picked up during registration and they
will also be listed in the newspaper before school begins.
Please keep in mind these fees may change after this publication.
*If an ID card is lost or destroyed during the school year,
a $5.00 fee will be required to obtain another card.
**The Yearbook fee is optional. If you would like your student to receive a yearbook at the end of the school year,
please make sure you pay this fee
Band/Strings
In addition to the regular school fees, those renting a
school instrument for Band/Strings will pay a fee according
to the following proposed fee schedule:
Music Instrument Rental (Grade 6): $20 per semester
or $40 per year.
Music Instrument Rental (Grade 7-8): $70 per semester
or $140 per year.
There are no fee charges if you supply your own instrument.
Rental information will be provided to students and families
during the first few weeks of school following instrument
selection.
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Meal Pricing
Since our Unified Arts classes are scheduled randomly by
Regular Lunch:
$2.90
Reduced Lunch:
$0.40
Regular Breakfast:
$1.50
Reduced Breakfast:
FREE
Milk:
$0.50
computer, it is sometimes necessary to make adjustments
in these classes early in the school year. We appreciate
your patience with this process.
Student Directory Information
Chapter 273, Laws of 1981-SS118.125(2) (j) states,
Jefferson Locks Required
“Directory data may be disclosed to any person, if the
Once again, this fall students must use locks purchased
school has given public notice of the categories of informa-
from Jefferson for their hallway lockers. Locker room
lockers may be purchased elsewhere. The advantage of
the Jefferson locks is that the office will have a record
of each combination by serial number allowing us to help
students with forgotten combinations and to return or
reuse locks turned in to the office. In addition, the locks
have a master key slot on the back allowing us to help students in emergency situations. By requiring all Jefferson
locks, we avoid the use of the huge bolt cutter that is a
physical strain on staff and a danger due to flying metal.
Jefferson locks are the best school grade combination
locks from Master Lock. The cost for a school lock is
tion which it has designated as directory data with respect
to each pupil and has allowed a reasonable time thereafter
for the parent, legal guardian ad litem of any pupil to inform the school that all or any part of the directory data
may not be released without the prior consent of the parent, legal guardian ad litem.”
Although the law states that directory information may be
disclosed to any person, the district‟s administrative directive on releasing directory information remains unchanged.
That is, the Madison Metropolitan School District will release information only when it relates to educational activities or school-related functions. Some examples of educa-
$6.00.
tional activities or school-related functions are: athletic
School Activity Fee Waiver
ries, yearbooks, PTO news releases, class pictures, radio
rosters, listings of awards, scholarships, school directo-
The Board of Education policy states: A student or his/
and TV coverage, etc.
her parent or guardian who wants his/her fee waived shall
Examples of institutions or organizations that are not to
contact the PRINCIPAL or his/her designee. The PRIN-
receive directory information are: military, insurance com-
CIPAL or his/her designee shall determine whether or not
panies, collection agencies and other agencies requesting
the student of the student‟s parent or guardian is unable
directory information for their own use.
to pay all of part of the fee. To determine the ability to
If parents/guardians desire that all or any part of the di-
pay the fee, the PRINCIPAL shall consider factors that
rectory information not be released, they must properly
include, but are not limited to, student eligibility for Free
complete the “Disclosures/Permissions” tab during the
and Reduced Lunch or AFDC. If the PRINCIPAL or his/
online enrollment process.
her designee denies the request for a fee waiver, the
Educational Rights and Privacy Act and state stature
PRINCIPAL‟S decision to deny such waiver may be ap-
118.125 has designated the following DIRECTORY DATA
pealed to the appropriate AREA DIRECTOR.
INFORMAION: Student‟s name, address, telephone listing,
Unified Arts Schedule Adjustments
The office staff works very hard to create a positive
learning environment for every student. We balance every
homeroom to assure there will be positive role models and
a level of comfort for all.
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date and place of birth, major field of study (current
grade), dates of attendance, participation in officially recognized activities and teams, weights and heights of members of athletic teams, student‟s photograph, the most
recent previous educational agency of instruction attended
by the child and degrees and awards received.
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TJMS CALENDAR – 2012-13
August
September
October
November
December
8/23
Registration 9:00-11:30 AM & 3:30-6:30 PM - All Grades
8/24
Registration 9:00-11:30 AM & 3:30-6:30 PM - All Grades
9/3
Labor Day – School Closed
9/4
First Day of School - 6th Grade ONLY
9/5
ALL STUDENTS - 6th/7th/ 8th Grades
9/10
PCT – Early Release
9/11
Picture Make-Up Day (for those who have not had picture taken)
9/17
PCT – Early Release
9/19
ALL SCHOOL PICNIC – PTO Meeting 7:00 PM
9/24
PCT – Early Release
9/26
Go To School Night 6:30 PM
10/1
PCT – Early Release
10/3
PTO Meeting 7:00 PM
10/8
PCT – Early Release
10/15
PCT – Early Release
10/16
A Principal Experience
10/18
Picture Retake Day (for pictures with flaws)
10/19
BIG GAMES
10/25
Staff Development – No School
10/26
Staff Development – No School
10/29
PCT – Early Release
11/5
PCT – Early Release
11/7
End of 1st Quarter – PTO Meeting 7:00 PM
11/8
Beginning of 2nd Quarter
11/13
Orchestra Concert- Memorial Auditorium - 7:00 PM
11/15
Parent Teacher Conferences - Book Fair - No School
11/16
Parent Teacher Conferences - Book Fair - No School
11/22
Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
11/23
Thanksgiving Holiday - No School
11/26
PCT – Early Release
12/3
PCT – Early Release
12/5
7th & 8th Grade Band/Jazz Band Concert– 7:00 PM/PTO Meeting 7:00 PM
12/10
PCT – Early Release
12/12
6th Grade Band & Chorus Concert – 7:00 PM
12/17
PCT – Early Release
12/19
7th & 8th Grade Chorus Concert – 7:00 PM
12/24 – 1/4/13 Winter Break – No School
January
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1/7
School Resumes/PCT – Early Release
1/14
PCT – Early Release
1/16
5th Grade Parent Orientation – 6:00 PM
1/18
8th Grade High School Class Presentations – Jefferson Classrooms
1/21
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No School
Jefferson Jabber
January
February
March
1/22
How to Register for 9th Grade Parent Meeting - Memorial-7:00 PM
1/24
How to Register for 9th Grade Parent Meeting - Toki - 7:00 PM
1/25
End of 2nd Quarter & 1st Semester – Early Release @ 11:40 AM
1/28
Beginning of 3rd Quarter & 2nd Semester
1/30
ELL Parent Meeting- Memorial - 7:00 PM
2/1
Parent Teacher Conferences – No School
2/4
PCT – Early Release
2/5
Memorial Electives Parent Meeting – Memorial – 7:00-9:00 PM
2/6
PTO Meeting 7:00 PM
2/11
PCT – Early Release
2/22
Staff Development – No School
2/25
PCT – Early Release
2/27
Orchestra Concert - Memorial Auditorium- 7:00 PM
3/4
PCT – Early Release
3/6
6th & 7th Grade Band / Jazz Band Concert – 7:00 PM/PTO Meeting – 7:00 PM
3/9
Solo Ensemble - Memorial
3/11
PCT – Early Release
3/15
Orchestra Strings Festival Rehearsal 4:30-6:00 PM
3/16
Orchestra Strings Festival Concert – Memorial – 10:00-11:00 AM
3/18
PCT – Early Release
3/25 - 4/1 Spring Break – NO SCHOOL
April
May
June
4/2
School Resumes
4/3
PTO Meeting 7:00 PM
4/5
Talent Show @ Memorial/End of 3rd Quarter
4/8
Beginning of 4th Quarter/PCT – Early Release
4/15
PCT – Early Release
4/19
Band Large Group Festival
4/22
PCT – Early Release
4/26
BIG GAMES
4/29
PCT – Early Release
5/1
PTO Meeting 7:00 PM
5/6
PCT – Early Release
5/13
PCT – Early Release
5/20
PCT – Early Release
5/22
8th Grade Track Meet
5/23
Orchestra Concert – Memorial Auditorium – 7:00 PM
5/27
Memorial Day – No School
5/29
All City Track Meet/6th Grade Band & Chorus Concert - 7:00 PM
5/30
8th Grade Farewell Dance – 6:30 - 9:00 PM
6/5
7th & 8th Grade Band/Jazz Band Concert – 7:00 PM
6/6
7th & 8th Grade Chorus Concert – 7:00 PM
6/11
8th Grade Completion Ceremony-Memorial Auditorium-7:00 PM
6/13
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL – Early Release @ 9:05 AM
**** Please be aware that this calendar is subject to change
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CALENDARIO ESCOLAR DE JEFFERSON 2012 -2013
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8/23
Inscripción de 6 -8 grados (9:00-11:30 AM, 3:30-6:30 PM)
8/24
Inscripción de 6˚ -8˚ grados (9:00-11:30 AM, 3:30-6:30 PM)
9/3
Día del trabajo- Escuela cerrada
9/4
Clases empiezan-solamente para los alumnos de 6˚ grado
9/5
Clases para todos los estudiantes de 6˚, 7˚ y 8˚ grados
9/10
9/11
PCT-Salida temprano
Día para tomar la foto (solamente para los que no se la tomaron durante la inscripción)
9/17
PCT-Salida temprano
9/19
Picnic por la tarde –evento escolar; Reunión de PTO (Organización de Padres y Maestros)- 7:00 PM
9/24
PCT-Salida temprano
9/26
“Noche de Orientación”-6:30PM
10/1
PCT-Salida temprano
10/3
Reunión del PTO 7:00PM
10/8
PCT-Salida temprano
10/15
PCT-Salida temprano
10/16
Director por un día
10/18
Día para retomar la foto (para los alumnos que tienen fotos con defectos)
10/19
Día de Juegos “Big Games Day”
10/25 & 10/26
Días de capacitación profesional-No hay clases
11/5
PCT-Salida temprano- Reunión del PTO 7:00PM
11/7
Fin del primer trimestre
11/8
Comienzo del segundo trimestre
11/13
Concierto de Orquesta en el auditorio de la escuela Memorial – 7:00 PM
11/14
Feria del libro
11/15
Reuniones entre Padres y Maestros-Feria del libro- No hay clases
11/16
Reuniones entre Padres y Maestros-Feria del libro- No hay clases
11/22 & 11/23
Día de Acción de Gracias-No hay clases
11/26
PCT-Salida temprano
12/3
PCT-Salida temprano
12/5
Concierto de Banda, Jazz y Coro 7˚ y 8˚ grado – 7:00 PM/ Reunión del PTO 7:00PM
12/10
PCT-Salida temprano
12/12
Concierto de Banda y Coro 6˚ grado – 7:00 PM
12/17
PCT-Salida temprano
12/19
Concierto de Coro 7˚ y 8˚ grado – 7:00 PM
12/24-1/4/13
Vacaciones de Invierno-No hay clases
1/7
Se reinician las clases-PCT-Salida temprano
1/14
PCT-Salida temprano
1/16
Orientación para padres de los estudiantes de 5˚ grado-6:00PM
1/18
Presentación de la escuela preparatoria Memorial para los estudiantes de 8˚ grados- en los salones de Jefferson
1/21
Día de Martin Luther King-
1/22
Reunión para padres, tema: “Cómo inscribirse para 9˚ grado?”-auditorio de Memorial High-7:00PM
1/24
Reunión para padres, tema: “Cómo inscribirse para 9˚ grado?”-Toki-7:00PM
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No hay clases
Jefferson Jabber
1/25
Termina el 2˚ trimestre y el primer semestre-Salida temprano 11:40AM
1/28
Comienzo del 3o trimestre y segundo semestre
1/30
Reunión para padres de los estudiantes de ESL de 8˚ grado –Memorial High School -7:00PM
2/1
Reuniones entre Padres y Maestros-No hay clases
2/4
PCT-Salida temprano
2/5
“Clases electivas de Memorial High School”- Reunión para padres de alumnos de 8˚ grado - Memorial-7:00PM
2/6
Reunión del PTO- 7:00 PM
2/11
PCT-Salida temprano
2/22
Capacitación profesional-No hay clases
2/25
PCT-Salida temprano
2/27
Concierto de Orquesta -auditorio de Memorial-7:00PM
3/4
PCT-Salida temprano
3/6
Concierto de Banda/Jazz de 6˚y 7˚ grados- 7:00PM; Reunión del PTO- 7:00 PM
3/9
Solo Ensemble-Memorial
3/11
PCT-Salida temprano
3/15
Ensayo para el Festival de Orquestas 4:30-6:00 PM
3/16
Concierto de “Festival de Orquestas”-Memorial-10:00-11:00 AM
3/18
PCT-Salida temprano
3/25-4/1 Vacaciones de Primavera/ No hay clases
4/2
Se reinician las clases
4/3
Reunión de PTO-7:00PM
4/5
Show de talento en Memorial/Termina el tercer trimestre
4/8
Comienzo del 4o trimestre /PCT-Salida temprano
4/15
PCT-Salida temprano
4/19
Festival de Banda en grupo grande
4/22
PCT-Salida temprano
4/26
Día de Juegos “Big Games Day”
4/29
PCT-Salida temprano
5/1
Reunión de PTO-7:00PM
5/6
PCT-Salida temprano
5/13
PCT-Salida temprano
5/20
PCT-Salida temprano
5/22
8º grado Competencia en la pista de carreras
5/23
Concierto de Orquesta-en el auditorio de Memorial-7:00 PM
5/27
Día de la Conmemoración (Memorial Day) -No hay clases
5/29
Competencia local en la pista de carreras (All–City Track Meet) /Concierto de Coro/ Banda de 6˚ grados - 7:00PM
5/30
8˚ grado Baile de Despedida 6:30-9:00 PM
6/5
Concierto de Bamda/Banda de Jazz 7˚ y 8˚ grados- 7:30PM
6/6
Concierto de Coro 7˚ y 8˚ grados- 7:30PM
6/11
Ceremonia de Graduación de 8˚ grado –7:00 PM (Auditorio de Memorial High)
6/13
Último día de clases-Salida temprano @9:05 AM
***La información en este calendario está sujeto a cambio.
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SCHOOL HEALTH OFFICE INFORMATION
Health Office Staff at Jefferson:
Tanya Haney, School Nurse
663-6440
Kristine Stilson, Nursing Assistant 663-6439
The Health Information Update is part of Infinite Campus enrollment. Please make sure to update the
health information and to discuss with the school nurse any health concerns for your child.
Medication Administration Forms must be completed every school year for prescription or over-thecounter medications to be administered at school. There is a form for the parents‟ permission and a
form for the physician order. The parent must provide the medication in a labeled container. If a student needs to carry an Inhaler for self-administration, both forms must be completed and arrangements made with the School Nurse.
Primary Access for Kids is a program for students attending MMSD who are unable to get health insurance. If your student does not have health insurance, please contact Ms. Haney for information
about this program which allows your child to see a primary care provider for certain services at no
charge. This is not an insurance program.
Health Care Resources: You may contact the School Nurse for assistance in finding care. Whether it
is for glasses, an eye exam, a dental problem or emotional problems, there are resources in the community to help.
Field trips: If your student will need medication on a field trip, speak to the School Nurse in advance
so arrangements can be made.
In case of emergency or illness, it is vital that the school has a way to reach a parent. Please be sure
the school secretary has current phone numbers for home, work and/or cell for parents, guardians and
emergency contacts. Remember to update changes during the school year.
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HEALTHCHECKS FOR CHILDREN
GROUP HEALTH COOPERATIVE
AND
MADISON SCHOOLS
WORKING TOGETHER TO CARE FOR CHILDREN
Wednesday July 18th, 2012
5 PM to 8 PM
GHC Hatchery Hill
3051 Cahill Main
At this clinic children will receive a comprehensive physical, immunizations, health education, various screenings and needed referrals.
It is also a great time to get your SPORTS PHYSICAL completed.
Dinner and kid’s activities will be provided.
Call Jodi Joyce, GHC Badgercare Coordinator, at 661-7200 ext 7523
to schedule an appointment.
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Sports Physicals
All Dane County high school athletes who are uninsured
are invited to receive free sports physicals on August 8, 2012.
Athletes cannot begin practice until they receive sports physicals.
______________________________________________________________
WHEN: Wednesday August 8, 2012 from 6-8pm
Please try to arrive according to these assigned times:
Last names beginning with:
A-H: 6:00pm
I-P: 6:45pm
Q-Z: 7:30pm
WHERE: South Madison Health & Family Center - Harambee
2202 S. Park Street - Enter through the main entrance & follow the signs
______________________________________________________________
Doctors, athletic trainers, physical therapists, nurses, medical students, and Spanish translators will
all be present to provide sports physicals & immunizations. Please understand that these physicals only screen students for health concerns - if a problem is found, then the students will be referred to a primary care physician
Parents are strongly encouraged to attend with athletes, both to provide consent for immunizations
and to speak with the doctors & athletic trainers.
Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent at all clinics in order for an athlete
to receive immunizations. If a parent is not able to attend this clinic date with their child, immunizations are free at the Department of Public Health-Madison and Dane County. For more information
on other immunization clinic times and locations visit the website at:
http://www.publichealthmdc.com/disease/immunizations/clinics.cfm
**Female athletes: please wear tank tops for the physical exam.
If you have any questions about this clinic, please contact: Joe Greene at 608-265-8382
If you cannot attend this clinic, contact the athletic trainer at your school:
Memorial H.S.
LaFollette H.S.
John McKinley 608-263-5321
Lori Neilitz 608-265-8311
West H.S.
East H.S.
Cindy Streich 608-265-8383
Pat Hills-Meyer 608-204-1649
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Jefferson Middle School
Dress for Success
There is a close relationship between student attire and student attitudes toward school. For that reason, the
district Student Conduct and Discipline Plan (#107) prohibits students from “dressing or grooming in a manner which
disrupts teaching or learning.” Please note the „particulars‟ as it relates to Jefferson students “dressing for success”.
These guidelines are similar to those in other of our middle schools.
General – Not Allowed
Coats or Jackets worn to class
Bare feet
Wallet chains or pant chains
Sunglasses or „play glasses‟
House slippers
Visible underwear
Clothing that is too skimpy or revealing
Clothing that carry profane, obscene, gang-related or offensive slogans or pictures.
Hats, bandanas, hoods, hairnets, scarves, sweatbands, “do rags,” etc. Headgear worn for religious reasons is allowed.
Tops – Not Allowed
Muscle shirts
Spaghetti straps, see-through mesh shirts, backless tops, halter tops, tube tops, tops that expose the stomach, and
sleeveless shirts that expose the sides.
Bottoms – Not Allowed
Short shorts
Sagging pants – even if you have gym shorts underneath!
A student who wears a shirt that violates the dress code is asked to turn the shirt inside out or is offered a clean, replacement shirt. A student who wears sagging pants is offered a length of string as a belt or a belt.
In some cases, a parent may be asked to bring replacement clothing to school.
A student who repeatedly refuses to conform to the dress code may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including suspension.
Help your student Dress for Success!!
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SPARTANS YOUTH FOOTBALL
2012 Fall Registration & Summer Camp
www.spartansyouthfootball.com
Entering 4th thru 8th grade this fall.
Fall registration fee $220. Additionally, partial scholarships are available.
Please visit our website for 2012 Registration Forms, Partial Scholarship Forms,
and Register for Summer Camps at www.spartansyouthfootball.com.
You can also use your credit card on our website and pay through our PayPal
service for registration and camps.
Summer Camps: All conducted by Memorial High School Coaches
Spartan Nation Youth Football Camp
Dates: July 9-10 (Monday & Tuesday)
Grades: 4th-5th
Time: 3:00-5:00pm
Place: Memorial Practice Fields
Cost: $50
Spartan Nation Middle School Football Camp
Dates: July 9-11 (Monday-Wednesday)
Grades: 6th-8th
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Place: Memorial Practice Fields
Cost: $75
Better Students, Better Athletes, Better People
Questions: call Director Randy Christianson (608) 235-9020
This is not a school sponsored activity and the Madison Metropolitan School District does not approve, support, supervise, or endorse this program/activity.
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Thomas Jefferson Middle School
101 S. Gammon Road
Madison, WI 53717
Main Office: 663-6403
Safe Arrival Line: 663-6415
Fax: 442-2193
Thomas Jefferson Middle School was
originally named Memorial Junior High. It
was built in 1969 with the open classroom
concept. Since then, the school has
changed some, but the program of the
school remains the same:
As Principal Richard Meister puts it:
“This is a child-centered-program rather
than a subject-oriented approach.”
Principal Richard Meister was the first
principal of Thomas Jefferson Middle
School.
Have a safe and happy summer!
See you in September!