Morning Announcements Northeast Jones Middle/High School Monday, October 4, 2021

Morning Announcements
                    Northeast Jones Middle/High School
                         Monday, October 4, 2021

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
      CONGRATULATIONS        go out to our Lady Tigers Volleyball Team. They are the 3 time Region
        5 4A District Champions!
      Beginning TODAY, Oct 4, 2021breakfast will be served in the cafeteria only. Breakfast will not
        be taken out of the cafeteria. Entrance into our main buildings will be delayed until 7:40
        AM.

      The ASVAB has been rescheduled for October 25.   Any seniors who wish to retake the ASVAB
        need to sign up in the counselor's suite.

9 Weeks Test Schedule:
We plan to use this schedule for 9 weeks testing: Classes will meet on a REGULAR schedule, but
only TEST according to the following schedule.

Tuesday, 10/5: 1st, 3rd, and 5th (periods and blocks)
Wednesday, 10/6: 2nd, 4th, and 6th (periods and blocks)
Thursday, 10/7: 7th and 8th period (periods and blocks)
Friday, 10/8: make-up and turning in final work (STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND)
**Students will attend each class period every day during this week for review, testing, and
completing work. Homecoming will be on Friday, 10/8, with our pep rally at 8:30.

Homecoming Week Activities
      1. Dress up days:
a.      Monday - Kooks vs. Pogues (social classes from the popular Netflix show Outer Banks. In
short, the Kooks are a wealthy, preppy group and the Pogues are a poor, hippie/hipster type)
b.      Tuesday - Tie Dye
c.      Wednesday - Space Day
d.      Thursday - NEJ School Spirit Day (7th: black; 8th: gold; Freshmen: white Sophomores: gray;
Juniors: black; Seniors: gold)
e.      Friday - Video Game Day (students who may not have anything to wear for video game day
are encouraged to “Put on the Ritz” and dress their best for homecoming day!)
        **We will conduct a costume contest each day, judged by our homecoming team, and have a
        1st-3rd place winner for each grade level. 1st place winners will receive a dozen donuts from
        Garcia’s! The winning TEACHERS each day (1st place from middle and 1st place from high
        school) will also receive a $5 gift card to Garcia’s!

2.     Spirit Links - same concept as years ago: each grade level purchases “links” to see which
grade level can make the longest chain ($.25 per link). Whichever grade (7th - 12th) that makes the
longest chain, the entire class will win pizza to eat for lunch homecoming day. At the pep rally, the
longest chain will be broken, and whoever has the broken link in the longest chain wins a cookie
cake!

3.     Classroom door decorating contest - We will be conducting a door decorating contest
homecoming week. All teachers are encouraged to participate. Deck your door out in black and gold
for our homecoming, and encourage your students to help! The winning teacher (one from middle and
one from high school--announced on Friday morning) will receive a dozen donuts from Garcia’s (half
chocolate filled and half cream filled :)).

****Update**** Seniors who signed up to attend the Maroon & Gold College and
                  Career Planning Day at Jones on Thursday, October 21st need to go by and pick
                  up a permission form from Mrs. Johnson. These are due back by October 15.

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS:
NEJ CHESS & TABLETOP GAMING
The NEJ Chess & Tabletop Gaming Club will meet every Monday and Wednesday after school in Mr.
Walters' classroom (room 32). The club is open to all students, 7 grade through 12 grade.
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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT COUNCIL

       Congratulations to our 2021-22 student   council (Student Body) officers:
            o President: Chloe Lyons
            o Vice President: Kate Blackledge
            o Secretary: Julia Blackledge
            o Treasurer: Chloe Norwood
JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL
     Junior High Student Council will be taking up items for the Glory House Thanksgiving Food
        Drive during the month of October. In the past, a local church has bought frozen turkeys and
        side items for the Thanksgiving meal boxes, but, due to reasons associated with covid, the
        church is only able to provide the frozen turkeys this year. This means that the Glory House
        is in desperate need for help making these boxes and providing meals for families that would
        do without during the holiday season if it wasn't for them. If you, your club, or your classes
        would like to help donate I know it would be greatly appreciated to the people of our
        community! Our goal is to have all of the items by Tuesday, October 26 so that they have
        plenty of time to assemble the boxes and get them out before Thanksgiving. Flyers with
        details will be posted. Thank you in advance and have a great fall!

KEY CLUB

FBLA

   NEJ's FBLA Membership drive will take place from October 1st to October 15th. FBLA helps high
   school students prepare for careers in business through academic competitions, leadership
   development, and educational programs. Membership dues are $10.
   To sign up
       join the NEJ FBLA Google classroom using the join code qi2bqk6,
       complete the registration form,
       pay your dues to Ms. Bolivar or Mrs. Culpepper by October 15th.

JUNIOR BETA CLUB

SENIOR BETA CLUB

FFA
       FFA  is now hosting their fruit and meat Fundraiser. Please see a member or contact Mr. Dale
          or Ms. Ivy if you are interested. Orders are Due Monday, November 1st.
       * FFA will be having a meeting Wednesday October 6 @ 7:30.

YEARBOOK

TARS

Fine Arts:
TIGER PRIDE BAND
       Saturday, 10/09/21, MHSAA Band State Evaluation at Neshoba Central 3:45 PM
       Saturday, 10/16/21, NEJ Tiger Pride @ Petal Marching Invitational
       Saturday, 10/30/21, MHSAA State 4A Competition @ Germantown High School.
DRAMA
If you would like to join the ensemble or crew, please email Mrs. Green at the address below.
       If you have any questions, they can email our director, Mrs. Becca Green at
           (rhgreen@jonesk12.org)

SPORTS:
FOOTBALL
    Friday, 10/8/21, NEJ HOMECOMING vs. Richland
          o Pep Rally 9:15 AM
          o Parade: 6:00 PM
          o Ceremony: 6:30 PM
          o Kick-off: 7:00

PEP RALLY SEATING CHART
          o   Featured grades: (10/08) Homecoming court, (10/29) 7th & 8th grades

CROSS COUNTRY

SOCCER
      NEJ Soccer is selling hoodies, sweatshirts, and sweatpant joggers (with pockets!!!) as a fundraiser.

      Each player gets credit for items sold to help with funds. Please see any soccer player or manager to
        place an order! I have attached an order form to this email if you'd rather print it out and put the
        player's name at the top and send it to Coach Zugg or Coach Reid.
      We are offering two designs, one soccer and one Tiger that matches the recent addition to our school
        done by River Prince.

       Sweatshirt

             $20 sizes YS - 4X (add $2 for 2X-4X)

       Jogger Sweatpants(with pockets) - $20 (available with NO design)
             AS - 4X (add $2 for 2X-4X)

       Hoodie - $25

             YS - 4X (add $2 for 2X-4X)

VOLLEYBALL
     Monday, 10/4/21, NEJ vs. Sumrall @ HOME 4:30/5:30/6:30
     Thursday, 10/7/21, NEJ @ West Jones 4:30/5:30/6:30

SOFTBALL

SWIM

FELLOWSHIPS
FIRST PRIORITY
       Every   Thursday in the NEJ gym @
FCA
       Every   Friday in the NEJ gym @ 7:20.
SU
       Siblings
              United is a new fellowship and Bible study that we will have each Wednesday in the
         gym @ 7:20. Hope to see you there.