Joseph City School District

Dear Parents, Attached you will find our Elementary School’s retake picture day flyer. **Online ordering for retakes ends at 7am DAY OF PICTURES! You can access the online ordering portal by going to www.mymjthomas.com and entering our schools event password AZ874 You may also print this order form and attach a check or cash and bring it in on picture day! We do have some envelopes in the office if you would like one. retakes are on Monday, November 21 at the Elementary Gym

Elementary Teachers, Ruth Hansen and Kristen Beatty, were recipients of the Arizona Public Service "Supply My Classroom" Award. Each received a $500 gift card to be used in their classrooms. Thank you APS.

The Joseph City Elementary School will be hosting a site council meeting on November 9, 2022 at 3:40pm, in the Elementary School Learning Center. This is an open meeting and you are welcome to attend and offer any input on what our school can do to improve. Parents, students, community members, and staff are invited. The official purpose of the site council is to discuss curricular and instructional issues that promote the school vision and the overall success of our students. Some of the topics on the agenda for discussion at this meeting include: · parent/teacher conferences · Demand for Preschool/Kindergarten · intramural Basketball · school goals/objectives · tutoring and enrichment programs · assemblies · School store Fundraiser This meeting is an opportunity for stakeholders to provide input on school decisions and to contribute in making improvements in our schools. If there are items that you would like to discuss at this meeting, but that are not listed above as a topic for discussion, please let me know so that I can place it on the agenda and make preparations for discussion. I appreciate your service to our school and I am looking forward to meeting with you. Sincerely, Darrel Mosier Principal Joseph City Elementary School

The Halloween Carnival last night was a big success. Thanks to all teacher and students who helped put it together!

The Elementary School Activities next week Oct 31 to Nov 3. Celebrate life, live drug free.

Just a reminder that our Halloween Carnival will be October 31 from 6pm-8pm. There will be one change this year to the Carnival- we will no longer be selling tickets. We will sell wristbands. The wristbands cost $5 and will allow the wearer to participate in any booth as many times as he/she wants. This includes entry to the Haunted House.

Please see the attached flyer for information on the high school musical, Mary Poppins!

Come join us for the football send off for the state tournament game today!

Halloween Carnival Old Gym Oct 31 2022 6-8 pm

It was reported to our district that Holbrook High School was on lockdown and that police were involved. The district spoke with the Navajo County Sheriff's department who confirmed this. Although we received no threats to students or staff at either of our schools here in Joseph City, we decided it would be best to put both schools on "Lockout." A "Lockout" requires that all exterior doors be locked and students are not permitted to go outside. A lockout is called when there is no threat inside the building. During a lockout everything continues as usual inside the building. After law enforcement performed their search of the school, it was discovered that the report made to Holbrook PD was a prank. Students at Holbrook High School are now returning to school as normal. Once we received this information, our district lockout ended. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact your student's school. JH/HS (928) 288-3361 Elementary (928) 288-3329

Due to lack of players, Mayer JH has cancelled our junior high football game tomorrow.

Joseph City Schools are looking for more substitute teachers. If you are looking for a flexible job that gives you freedom in your schedule, this is a great opportunity. Substitutes have the freedom to choose which days they are available and which schools they would prefer to work at. A degree is not required to get certified. To apply, please see the following link: https://josephcityschools.org/page/jobs-portal If you have any questions, please contact Eric Miller at (928) 288-3361 or ericm@jcusd.org

Don't forget about the parade tonight at 6pm. The parade starts by the soriage units on Main Street and ends at the high school. Powder Puff will follow at 7:15.

Please see the attached posters for information on Homecoming this week.

NEW "988" HOTLINE If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide or experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, 988 provides 24/7 connection to confidential support. There is Hope. Just call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org #988Lifeline For more information go to: josephcityschools.org/wellness

Picture Day is Wednesday, August 17. Packets were sent home this past week. You can also order online at mymjthomas. com . Our school code is AZ874.

Over the decades Joseph City JH/HS has traditionally provided instruments to band students who couldn't rent or purchase their own. Our instruments have worn down and we haven’t been able to consistently provide this service. If any of you have old band instruments that you don’t plan on using again and are willing to donate we would appreciate any help that we can receive. Please contact the JH/HS office (928-288-3361) if you are interested in donating. Thanks!

Due to Federal funding cuts, we can no longer serve free lunches to all students. Fill out a Free/Reduced Lunch Application and bring it to the school or district office to see if your student qualifies for a free lunch. Go to josephcityschools.org and click the Free/Reduced Lunch Application button just below the welcome banner to get a form. Otherwise, your student will continue to be charged $2.95 for Elementary and $3.00 for Jr/Sr High on their account for each lunch. Breakfasts are still FREE for ALL students! If you have an amount due on your student's account or want to pay for lunches in advance, you can pay at the cafeteria or the District Office. We will be able to accept credit cards and online payments in the near future, but can only accept cash or checks for now. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Updates have been made to the High School Volleyball Schedule. The Scrimmage in Holbrook is on August 26th. Updates have been made to the JH Softball Schedule. Game times have been adjusted for the games at Snowflake and Show Low. Please visit jcusd.org to see the most up to date schedules. Go Wildcats!!

The High School Football Team will be playing their annual Blue And Gold Scrimmage on Friday, August 12th at 7:00 pm. We welcome you to come out and enjoy some fun football. The Wildcats first regular season home football game will be on August 19th at 7:00 pm against Mohave Accelerated. Go Wildcats!!