Summer
August 2016
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL
J E N K IN S JA G UA R S
Dear Jaguar Nation,
Jenkins Middle School
6410 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
719-328-5300
Let me be the first to welcome you to Jenkins Middle School for the 2016-2017 school year. I hope that you had a
wonderful summer with family and friends. Once again, “E² - Everybody Engaged” and “Leave a Legacy” will be the driving forces
behind all that we do to make this a year to remember for our Jenkins families. Our goal is to encourage all students to get plugged
into a club, sport, or activity at school beyond the classroom as a way to become better connected with the student body and school.
For parents, we will be offering the opportunity to serve on our WatchDog team, Jag Task Force team, and informational evenings to
learn about various aspects of the middle school educational experience. A team effort is required in order for us to achieve the
outcome that we all desire for our students.
We will be offering a Parent Technology and Resources Night on September 15th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. to give you
the chance to learn about our curriculum and technology resources. I strongly encourage every family to send one parent to this
event. This will be an important evening to mark on your calendar as it will equip you with skills and knowledge to help you better
support your student throughout the year. The format will be in the form of a mini-conference so that you can choose which sessions
you want more information about. This allows you to attend the sessions that you want to learn more about and not have to sit
through things you already know.
Another important topic for the year is our work around the idea of “Leave a Legacy.” The basic principles behind this
motto are leadership, service, reputation, and understanding the importance of one’s actions toward making a positive and lasting
impact on those around you. We will launch our “Leave a Legacy” campaign in September and will have various learning
opportunities throughout the year to empower our students to leave a legacy they can be proud of. It isn’t enough to just go through
the motions of school and life. Instead, our mission is to prepare our students for success beyond the walls of Jenkins Middle
School. We want our students to look back on their middle school experience and be able to speak about the lasting, positive impact
our school had on their lives. Then, our challenge to the students is to pay it forward in their future endeavors!
Please be sure to look carefully through the newsletter and note some of the big dates coming up as we launch into the new
school year. We look forward to opening our doors to everybody and, as always, if you have any questions please feel free to
contact us. We love our Jenkins families and are here to serve you. Once again, welcome and enjoy the last few days of summer.
Sincerely,
Darren Joiner
Principal – Jenkins Middle School
Administrative and support teams
Feel free to contact any of the following numbers for assistance
Jenkins Main Line 328-5300 Fax 719-266-5276
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Mr. Joiner, Principal
Mrs. Shane, Assistant Principal
Mr. Copley, Assistant Principal
328-5302
328-5303
328-5304
Counseling Center
Mr. Bill Janas, Counselor
TBD, Counselor
Mrs. Kathy Magda, School Psychologist
SUPPORT TEAM
Mrs. Rauer, Administrative Assistant
Mrs. Fortune, Health Technician
Mrs. Lambott, Attendance
Mrs. Long, ISI
Mrs. Matthews, School Staff Assist/Registrar
Mrs. Pintor, Data Processing
Mrs. Voorhees, Business Office
328-5310
328-5316
328-5313
328-5330
328-5312
328-5311
328-5320
Responsibilities
Assistant to Administrators
Health Technician, Immunizations
Absences & Tardies, Volunteer Coordinator
In-School Suspension Interventionist
Customer Service, Student Check In and Out
Schedules, Report Cards, Address Changes
Student Fees, Athletic Physicals, and Fees
328-5307
328-5314
328-5383
Staff email address and phone directory can be found on the Jenkins website: http://jenkins.d11.org
H o m e o f t h e Ja g u a r s
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CHECK IN DAY 2016
Student Check In for 2016-2017 School Year
August 11, 2016
At the time of check in, students and parents will need to pay for student fees, collect student class schedule
and locker assignment, receive their agenda, and have their picture taken for their ID card - students will
receive their ID card before they leave the gym. PTA will be here at check in if you would like to purchase a
locker organizer ($23.00) and enroll early for PTA membership ($8.00 individual/$15.00 family).
Students will complete the check in process according to the following schedule:
6th Graders
8:00 am—9:00 am check in—Gym
7th Graders
9:30 am—10:30 am—Gym
8th Graders
10:30 am—11:30 am—Gym
7th & 8th grade students
NEW TO JENKINS
1:00 pm
You will be picking up your schedule, taking your picture for your
Student ID, and meeting with Jenkins’ Student Ambassadors.
Please allow one hour for this check in process.
ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE THEIR PICTURE TAKEN AND RECEIVE THEIR 2016-2017
ID CARD AT CHECK IN ON AUGUST 11, 2016
Hints for getting through the check in process quicker!
Please bring cash to pay your $5.00 student fee. If writing a check, please make the check out to
Jenkins MS in the amount of $5.00 (sales tax is included in price).
Arrive at your scheduled grade level time!
OPEN HOUSE
Jenkins Back to School Open House—August 25, 2016 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DATE
EVENT
LOCATION
TIME
August 11, 2016
6th Grade Check In
GYM
8:00 am—9:00 am
August 11, 2016
7th Grade Check In
GYM
9:30 am—10:30 am
August 11, 2016
8th Grade Check In
GYM
10:30 am—11:30 am
August 11, 2016
NEW 7th & 8th Grade Check In
GYM
1:00 pm
August 18, 2016
First day of School—6th Grade
Front Patio
8:40 am
August 19, 2016
First day of School—7th and 8th Grade
Front Patio
8:35 am First Bell
August 25, 2016
Fundraiser Kickoff Day
Cafeteria
August 25, 2016
Back to School Open House
Cafeteria –Then Gym
August 29, 2016
Picture Day
Cafeteria
September 2, 2016
Data/Collaboration Day—No Students
September 5, 2016
Labor Day—No Students
September 8, 2016
WatchDog Dad Night
Cafeteria
6:00 pm
September 8, 2016
ID Make-Up Day
Cafeteria
9:00 am to 11:30 am
September 15, 2016
Parent Technology and Resources Night
Cafeteria
6:00 pm—8:00 pm
September 23, 2016
No Students—Teacher Work Day
September 30, 2016
Bring Your Parent to School Day
October 4, 2016
Picture Retake Day
October 5, 2016
Official Student Count Day
October 17, 2016
Teacher Work Day—No Students
October 26-27, 2016
Parent Teacher Conferences
5:30 pm—8:00 pm
8:45 am—3:40 pm
Cafeteria
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
All Day
Parent Connect Online
Jenkins Calendar
Access to your student’s grades, attendance, assignments, and schedule is available to all Jenkins parents by way of the Parent Connect
website. If you do not already have your pin and password to access
this information, please stop by the office with the proper ID. We will
be happy to supply the username and password and show you how to
use this site.
Remember to check the Jenkins master
calendar for events and activities. From the
Jenkins website (jenkins.d11.org), click on
the activities tab at the top of the page.
You may view the calendar by day or
month.
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S I X T H G R A D E — F I R S T D AY S C H E D U L E
Thursday, August 18, 2016
Sixth Graders First Day - Schedule
PERIOD
Student’s Gather in Front of School
TIME
8:20 am —8:45 am
Ambassador Welcome Assembly
8:45 am—12:30 am
Lunch
12:30 pm—1:15 pm
Period 1
1:15 pm to 1:32 pm
Period 2 Exploratory
1:36 pm to 1:54 pm
Period 3
1:58 pm—2:15 pm
Period 4
2:19 pm —2:36 pm
Period 5 Exploratory
2:40 pm to 2:58 pm
Period 6
3:02 pm—3:19 pm
Period 7
3:23 pm—3:40 pm
Visit our website at jenkins.d11.org for upcoming events and information! To receive weekly
updates and important notices, sign up for NTouch. There is a link on the left hand side of our
website homepage.
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
As we prepare for a new year at Jenkins, we want to remind parents and students that in order for
learning to take place students must be prepared, be in attendance, and do their personal best every day.
Jenkins offers many opportunities for students to receive additional academic support. It is very
important, as parents, to encourage your child to take advantage of after school tutoring, and schedule
appointments with teachers during lunch and before/after school. Counselors are here to assist students
in their progression through school by supporting students’ efforts in enhancing and realizing their
personal and academic potential.
Mr. Janas, Student Personnel Coordinator/Counselor 328-5307
Ms. Magda, School Psychologist 328-5383
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GET INVOLVED
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
As the year starts, many of the clubs
that Jenkins offers will be forming.
Watch for details on the following
Clubs/Activities
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Adventure Club
Art Club
Battle of the Books
Craft Club
Drama Club
First Lego League / Robotics
Forensics Speech Club
Future Problem Solvers
Golf—Boys and Girls
Greeting Card Club
MESA
NJHS
Science Bowl
Science Chem Club
Science Olympiad Team
Student Council
Weaving and Card Making
Intramurals run throughout the
year. Listen to announcements
for details.
Boys and Girls Basketball
Running Club
GET INVOLVED AT JENKINS BY JOINING THE PTA OR SAC
Membership information can be found in the front office or by contacting any PTA or SAC board member. Be part of what goes on
at Jenkins by attending our monthly meetings the second Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm in the media center.
VOLUNTEER
You must complete a volunteer registration form prior to working in the building or performing any volunteer duties. Please see
the front office to obtain the proper form and to ensure that you are registered in the District/Jenkins Volunteer System.
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POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SUPPORTS
You have been awarded this Jag Buck for being caught upholding our
Respect-Ownership-Achievement-Responsibility
Jenkins Jags - start earning your Jag Bucks on the first
day of school! Watch for new opportunities to use
your Jag Bucks, buy new items in the Jag store, and
use Jag Bucks in your teachers’ classrooms
throughout the year.
program.
You totally ROAR!
Jag bucks can be redeemed weekly at the Jag store
Collect Jag Bucks to purchase items from the Jaguar Spirit Store!
 Buy your school supplies at Office Depot and help support Jenkins. Office Depot will give back 5% of qualifying purchases to
Jenkins when you give them our school code ~ 70017341. This offer is good all year, so remember to mention Jenkins Middle
School when you do your Office Depot shopping!
 Do you shop at Albertsons? Jenkins Middle School’s PTA is a community partner with Albertsons. Pick up your key card
through Jenkins PTA, and have the clerk scan your card every time you shop. Albertsons will give a percentage of your total
purchase back to Jenkins!
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BELL SCHEDULE 2016-2017
District 11 inclement weather procedures
In Colorado, bad weather often comes suddenly and goes quickly. The safety of D-11 students, staff, and parents is the
first consideration as difficult decisions are made about school closings, early safety dismissals, and delayed safety starts.
You as parents make the final decision concerning the safety of your child. If you think conditions are unsafe when
schools are open, you may keep your child at home. Your child's absence will be excused, and all work can be made up
without penalty, once you have contacted the school.
Once a decision has been made, all information will be posted on the District 11 Web site at http://www.d11.org/
weather.htm <http://www.cssd11.k12.co.us/weather.htm> in both English and Spanish. You can also find up-to-date
information on Comcast Channel 16 (the District 11 Channel) or by calling 520-2000. Local radio and TV stations will be
notified as soon as the district decision has been made.
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Leave a Legacy
How do you want to be remembered? If anybody
were asked to describe you in 3 words, what would
they say about you? What have you done to make a
positive and lasting impact on others and the places
you have come from?
These are the questions our students will be
confronted with when we launch our “Leave a
Legacy” campaign. We want our students to be
different in a good way. Our mission is to challenge
our students to make decisions and think through
their actions because they want to leave a legacy they
can be proud of. We want to empower our students
to reflect on each day asking, “Did I help or hurt my
legacy today through my words, thoughts, and
actions?” It is our goal to show students the power of
being aware and also intentional about the way they
conduct themselves in every conversation, task, and
situation. Then, when somebody is asked to describe
a Jenkins student in 3 words, the answer sounds
something like this: “Leader, servant, caring.”
Photo by Lynne Boutt
RONALD MCDONALD CARE MOBILE
The Ronald McDonald Care Mobile offers checkups,
immunizations, and medical and dental care to children through
the age of 21. Medicaid, CHP+, and sliding scale applications for
those without insurance are accepted, and trained staff are
available to assist in the check in process.
For more information about the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile,
and to see a full calendar of medical and dental days and
locations, visit www.peakvista.org. To make an appointment,
please call 719.866.6789.
Helpful Information
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Parent/Guardian must be present at time of appointment.
Proof of guardianship papers required.
 Please arrive 15 minutes early.
 Bring vaccination record to receive immunizations.
 There is no charge for medical and dental exam services for
children who have Medicaid, CHP+, or who are uninsured.
 Slide scale is available for dental treatment; sliding scale is
available for adults 18-21.
Parents, help us in our effort to help our students
leave a legacy to be proud of at Jenkins Middle
School. We need “Everybody Engaged” in this
campaign in order to see the fruits of our work.
Jaguar Nation is where leaders are born!
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IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL
Attention Jenkins parents and students: We will communicate with you by using the following
methods:
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Our website at Jenkins.d11.org—Look under the Newsflash blinking banner and under upcoming
events for important information
Conversant calling system
D11’s NTouch system
“Q” Mass communication Email System
Facebook—Click on the “Find us on Facebook” link on the Jenkins website to follow us
Please make sure that you are updating your telephone numbers and email addresses when you
have a change, as we will rarely send home hard copies of information with your student(s).
ORDER YOUR 2016-2017
YEARBOOK
ONLINE!
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Student Council will be taking orders for Jenkins
Spirit wear during student check in on August
11th! Look for their table in the
front of the school.
August 8th—September 2nd ($35.00).
September 3rd—December 30th ($40.00).
December 31st— February 24th ($45.00).
Get your ROAR on!
The price of the yearbook does include sales tax.
The deadline date to purchase yearbooks is
February 24th, 2017. We will NOT be ordering
additional yearbooks to sell in May. Order
online today!! Visit the Jenkins website starting
August 8th, and click on the Josten’s icon to order
your yearbook today!!
Got Questions about Breakfast or Lunch?
Our cafeteria manager will be available on
August 11th to answer any questions regarding
school breakfast or lunch. He will also be
available to take payments for school meals so
that your student can begin to use their ID card
to purchase lunch on the first day!
PAY YOUR STUDENT EXPENSES ONLINE FROM THE CONVENIENCE OF YOUR HOME OR OFFICE!
You can now pay for some of your student’s school related fees such as yearly planners; athletics; band, choir, orchestra
shirts; school donations; and field trips by using myschoolbucks. Enrollment is easy!
1. Go to www.myschoolbucks.com (or use the link on Jenkins’ homepage) and click “Register for an Account.”
2. Create an account for your student(s).
3. Pay with your credit or debit card and make a payment. All payments are quickly credited to your students account.
*Please note, there is a transaction fee of $2.50 when a payment is made using myschoolbucks.
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Parent / Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Protocol – MUST ATTEND BEFORE VOLUNTEERING
Who: Any parent or person wishing to volunteer at Jenkins Middle School
When: August 25, 2016—Open House Night at 8:00 pm
What: Any volunteer (parent, community member) who will be around students for a school sponsored activity, helping in a
classroom, or anything else where a volunteer would have access to students must attend a brief volunteer training. The purpose
of the training is to complete necessary district paperwork, get volunteers into the database right away, inform volunteers of
school expectations, and help everybody understand how best to keep our students’ safety first in all situations. Volunteer
training must occur before anybody is allowed access to our students. We will find a way to make sure that interested volunteers
get trained as soon as possible so that you can begin supporting the great work we do at Jenkins.
Jag Task Force
Who: All parents
When: Beginning in August, sign up table at Open House
What: This program creates a win-win situation for parents and staff. Teachers are able to utilize parent volunteers to complete
miscellaneous tasks for their lesson planning and classroom while parents enjoy the chance to be actively involved in the school. It
also provides a venue for parents to meet one another and build relationships through service to the school. There will be an
information and sign up table at Open House.
Watch D.O.G.S.
Who: Dads of Jenkins students
When: September 8, 2016 at 6:00 pm
What: This is a program that draws Dads of Great Students (Watch D.O.G.S) into the building as an extra support throughout the
school. It is a great opportunity for dads to see how the school functions while lending a helping hand with outside duty before/
after school, in the classroom with various tasks and assignments, and any other way to assist our staff and students. There will be
an information and sign up table at Open House but the main kickoff event is on August 29th.
Parent Technology and Resources Night
Who: All parents
When: September 15, 2016 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
What: This is a night designed for parents to learn about the support resources available to you and your student with our
curriculum. We strongly encourage parents to come and learn about each product so that they not only have a better
understanding of what tools are being used to help instruct their student, but also how they can use and monitor the tools at
home to increase student achievement. Furthermore, we help parents get signed up for Parent Connect on “Q,” sign up for D11
NTouch, and do a quick tour of our Jenkins website and our new Facebook site. This night is designed for parents to walk away
with a clear understanding of what tools they have at their fingertips to stay connected with what is happening at Jenkins and
serve as a supportive team member at home.
DISTRICT 11—DRESS CODE
STUDENT DRESS, ACCESSORIES & GROOMING
SCOPE AND PURPOSE
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education (the Board) is committed to creating a learning environment that is safe, conducive to
high student achievement, free from unnecessary disruption and gang activity or influence. The Board believes that the manner in which students
dress, accessorize and groom themselves affects the learning environment. By their acceptable appearance (which includes dress, accessories and
other body adornments, and grooming), students help create an environment that is conducive to their own, as well as all students' learning.
Students' appearance, therefore, clearly has a direct and indirect influence on school discipline, academic achievement, and student success.
During school hours students' appearance shall be acceptable for the classroom and reinforce a positive learning environment. In addition,
students' appearance at school-related functions including, but not limited to, special occasions and activities under the jurisdiction of the school,
shall be acceptable for these occasions, regardless of where or when such occasions or activities occur. Clothing for school or school functions is
hereinafter referred to as school attire.
The Principal of any school may establish additional guidelines for its students with the approval of the Superintendent. Such guidelines may not fall
below the minimum standards set out in this policy. Guidelines must ensure that the dress code does not single out or discriminate against religious
expression or any other protected right. Students and parents/guardians shall be informed of the existence of the dress code, any guidelines, and
consequences for violations at the time of initial enrollment and at the outset of each school year.
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DISTRICT 11—DRESS CODE
STUDENT DRESS, ACCESSORIES, AND GROOMING
SCOPE AND PURPOSE (CONTINUED)
The Board supports the development of school uniform programs in order to maintain and promote orderly school functions, student safety
and a positive learning environment. School uniform decisions shall be left to the school site, subject to Superintendent approval and the
requirements of this policy. The input of staff, students and parents/guardians will be encouraged, in all such decisions. Parents/guardians
may opt their students out of the uniform program by submitting a waiver request to the building principal. Any parent/guardian whose
student has been granted an opt out waiver by the principal or his/her designee shall not be denied attendance at school, penalized or
otherwise subject to disciplinary action for failing to wear a uniform. Any student who does not wear the designated uniform, or who does not
have an approved opt out waiver, is subject to disciplinary action by the principal or his/her designee.
School Attire
Dress code policies are established to promote uniformity of dress and to define and prohibit students from wearing apparel that is
deemed disruptive to the learning environment or to the maintenance of a safe and orderly school. Student appearance is expected to be
acceptable for a K-12 educational environment. Any clothing accessories, or body adornments that interfere with or disrupt the
educational environment are unacceptable. Parents/guardians of students requiring accommodation for religious beliefs, disability, or
other good cause should contact the principal.
1.
Clothing should be worn as designed and should cover private parts of the body. Clothing that inappropriately bares or exposes
private parts of a body, including but not limited to the stomach, areas above mid-thigh, buttocks, back and breasts is unacceptable
school attire.
2. Clothes, paraphernalia, jewelry, or body adornment that contain advertisements, symbols, words, slogans, patches, or pictures that
are sexually suggestive; gang-, drug-, or alcohol related; obscene, profane, promote hate, or are disruptive or potentially disruptive to
the learning environment are unacceptable school attire.
3. Ill-fitting clothing (i.e. clothing that is TOO TIGHT or too loose) is unacceptable school attire.
4. Clothing must cover undergarments. Clothing that is worn in such a manner as to expose undergarments (i.e. boxer shorts, bras,
underwear) is unacceptable for school.
5. Cut-off t-shirts, half shirts, midriffs, tops with spaghetti straps, tube tops, see through or revealing tops are unacceptable school
attire.
6. Pants or shorts that are in the mid-thigh range or longer where the waistband rises to at least the hips are acceptable school attire.
7. Skirts or dresses that are mid-thigh or longer where the waistband rises to at least the hips are acceptable school attire.
8. Acceptable footwear is required to be worn at all times. Bedroom slippers are considered unacceptable school attire.
9. Items considered sleepwear or lounge pants are considered unacceptable school attire.
10. Sunglasses and hats are unacceptable school attire, unless being worn for protection from sun and approved by a teacher or
administrator to be worn during and outside school activity.
Physical Education
Acceptable athletic clothing may be worn in physical education classes. Clothing normally worn when participating in school sponsored
extracurricular or sports activities may be worn during normal school hours with prior approval from the Principal.
All students are required to dress appropriately for physical education. The uniform to be worn is:
1. Gym shorts with elastic waistbands (cut-off jean shorts are not appropriate gym attire)
2. T-shirts (shirts with sleeves)
3. Tennis shoes and socks
4. Warm-up suits, sweat suits, sweat pants and sweat shirts are acceptable over shorts and T-shirts
Implementation
Any students who come to school without proper attention having been given to their appearance, which includes cleanliness, in violation of
this policy may be asked to cover the non-complying clothing, disciplined, sent home to be properly prepared for school, and required to
prepare himself or herself for the classroom before re-entering school. Students who violate this policy in a continuing or flagrant manner may
also be recommended for suspension and/or expulsion.
A Principal or her/his designee may authorize exceptions from the above dress restrictions for specially-designated days, health reasons, or for
school-sponsored activities.
Visit our website at jenkins.d11.org for upcoming events and information!
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WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL
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Jenkins Middle School
6410 Austin Bluffs Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
To the Parent/Guardian of:
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