From jsales at vusd.org Thu Aug 16 07:40:15 2018 From: jsales at vusd.org (Sales, Julie) Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2018 07:40:15 -0700 Subject: [LJMS-Bulletin] Thursday Bulletin 8.16.18 Message-ID: Thursday, August 16th, 2018 Today is a regular bell schedule Good morning Explorers, let's remember to have La Joya PRIDE in everything we do! STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS * Dress Code Reminder As the weather continues to be warm, here is a reminder about the Dress Code. The Visalia Unified School District Student Conduct Code for grades 7-12 reads as follows: Clothes shall be worn as intended and be sufficient to conceal undergarments which shall be worn and covered at all times. See-through or fish-net fabrics, halter tops, tube tops, spaghetti straps, off-the shoulder and low-cut tops are not acceptable. Other types of dress that expose bare midriffs or cleavage are prohibited. Basketball jersey style tank tops with scooped front, back and armholes are only allowed if worn with a T-shirt with sleeves. Shirts with cut-off sleeves are not allowed. *Cafeteria News If you are interested in being a cafeteria worker for 1st or 2nd lunch, please stop by the cafeteria to see Ms. McLeroy before school or at break. Breakfast is served before school and at break from windows 1 and 2. Snacks will also be sold from windows 1 and 2 at break. Hot lunch will be served in the MPR. Snack bar items will be sold before school, at break and during lunch from outside from windows 1-6. *Students Our amazing groundskeeper works very hard to make sure that the campus has beautiful flowers, plants, trees . Please show respect for his efforts by leaving the plants intact, not pulling off their flowers or buds, and staying off the grass. *Pizza Sales ASB is selling pizza today, tomorrow and Monday. $2 a slice and $1 for water. *Friday, Aug. 24th is school picture day, so wear your best smile! *Thurs. Aug. 30th is Back to School Night from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Have a Great Day, Explorers! Remember to have LJ PRIDE in who you are, in what you do, and in our school. Julie Sales Secretary II La Joya Middle School Telephone: 559-730-7302 Fax No. 559-730-7505 [cid:image002.png at 01D43534.597E2DC0] [cid:image005.jpg at 01D43534.5EBC3070] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.gif Type: image/gif Size: 4341 bytes Desc: image001.gif URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image002.png Type: image/png Size: 8668 bytes Desc: image002.png URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Basketball jersey style tank tops with scooped front, back and armholes are only allowed if worn with a T-shirt with sleeves. Shirts with cut-off sleeves are not allowed. *Monday Mondays have a different bell schedule. 0 period classes will still begin at 7:15am, but 1st period classes will start at 9:00am on Mondays only. *Students Our amazing groundskeeper works very hard to make sure that the campus has beautiful flowers, plants, trees. Please show respect for his efforts by leaving the plants intact, not pulling off their flowers or buds, and staying off the grass. *Pizza Sales ASB is selling pizza today, and Monday. $2 a slice and $1 for water. *School Pictures Friday, Aug. 24th is school picture day, so wear your best smile! *Back to School Night Thurs. Aug. 30th is Back to School Night from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Have a Great Day, Explorers! Remember to have LJ PRIDE in who you are, in what you do, and in our school. 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Basketball jersey style tank tops with scooped front, back and armholes are only allowed if worn with a T-shirt with sleeves. Shirts with cut-off sleeves are not allowed. *Students Our amazing groundskeeper works very hard to make sure that the campus has beautiful flowers, plants, trees. Please show respect for his efforts by leaving the plants intact, not pulling off their flowers or buds, and staying off the grass. *Pizza Sales ASB is selling pizza today, and Athletics is selling pizza tomorrow. $2 a slice and $1 for water. *School Pictures Friday, Aug. 24th is school picture day, so wear your best smile! *Back to School Night Thurs. Aug. 30th is Back to School Night from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. *CJSF Sign ups Attention 8th graders! It's that time! CJSF (California Junior Scholarship Federation) sign ups begin tomorrow before or after school! Bring your report card and $1 to Mrs. Gibson in room 101 or Mrs. Allen in room 503! Sign ups end on Friday, August 24th. 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Basketball jersey style tank tops with scooped front, back and armholes are only allowed if worn with a T-shirt with sleeves. Shirts with cut-off sleeves are not allowed. *Safety Students when crossing any of the streets surrounding La Joya, please remember to be safe. Look both ways before crossing and use the crosswalks whenever possible, making sure that people in cars, or on bikes see you before crossing. *Students Our amazing groundskeeper works very hard to make sure that the campus has beautiful flowers, plants, trees. Please show respect for his efforts by leaving the plants intact, not pulling off their flowers or buds, and staying off the grass. *Pizza Sales ASB is selling pizza today, and Athletics is selling pizza tomorrow. $2 a slice and $1 for water. *School Pictures Friday, Aug. 24th is school picture day, so wear your best smile! *Attention Parents, Teachers, and Students: our first PTSA meeting is this Tuesday, August 21 at 5:30 p.m., in our Library. You can also join using a new electronic membership link, located at https://jointotem.com/ca/visalia/la-joya-middle/join *Back to School Night Thurs. Aug. 30th is Back to School Night from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. *CJSF Sign ups Attention 8th graders! It's that time! CJSF (California Junior Scholarship Federation) sign ups begin tomorrow before or after school! Bring your report card and $1 to Mrs. Gibson in room 101 or Mrs. Allen in room 503! Sign ups end on Friday, August 24th. Don't miss out on being a part of this prestigious society!! Julie Sales Secretary II La Joya Middle School Telephone: 559-730-7302 Fax No. 559-730-7505 [cid:image002.png at 01D43633.654093F0] [cid:image004.jpg at 01D43645.8B286270] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Look both ways before crossing and use the crosswalks whenever possible, making sure that people in cars, or on bikes see you before crossing. *School Pictures Friday, Aug. 24th is school picture day, so wear your best smile! *CJSF Sign ups Attention 8th graders! It's that time! CJSF (California Junior Scholarship Federation) sign ups begin tomorrow before or after school! Bring your report card and $1 to Mrs. Gibson in room 101 or Mrs. Allen in room 503! Sign ups end on Friday, August 24th. Don't miss out on being a part of this prestigious society!! *Schedule change requests are now available in the Pathfinder, Magellan or Front Office. If you would like to request a different elective or some other change, please fill one out and return it to the front office no later than Monday, Aug. 27th. There are currently openings in Band, Orchestra, and Choir. Changes are not guaranteed, so you should follow your original schedule unless called into the office and given a new schedule. *Attention students - Interested in joining our school LEGO Robotics competition team? Pick up an interest form in the Main Office. Then join us for a meeting with our coaches on Wednesday, 8/29, at 6:30 pm in Room 203. Bring your parents, too! No previous experience is required, although it helps. * Back to School Night Thurs. Aug. 30th is Back to School Night from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Sports ANNOUNCEMENTS *La Joya Athletics has their first fundraiser this weekend on Sunday, August 26th. If anyone is interested in attending the Visalia Rawhide Baseball game, please get in touch with Mr. Souza. Tickets are $9.00 and will be seated in the Red Zone section. La Joya Athletics will also be selling raffle tickets throughout the game, where all kinds of fun prizes will be given away! Don't miss out on a night of fun and excitement! Please see Mr. Souza for additional information. *La Joya PE will be selling PE clothes in class, on Thursday August 23rd as well as Monday August 27th. Shirts will be ten dollars and students have a choice of 3 options; grey dri fit, hunter green dri fit, or a grey t shirt. Shorts are also 10 bucks and are black. Any student wishing to purchase their own need to make sure it is plain grey or hunter green shirt and black shorts. Payment options are cash, check or money order. Julie Sales Secretary II La Joya Middle School Telephone: 559-730-7302 Fax No. 559-730-7505 [cid:image002.png at 01D4388F.CA4D9D70] [cid:image005.jpg at 01D438A2.1A6DFC20] --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Bring your report card and $1 to Mrs. Gibson in room 101 or Mrs. Allen in room 503! Sign ups end on Friday, August 24th. Don't miss out on being a part of this prestigious society!! *Schedule change requests are now available in the Pathfinder, Magellan or Front Office. If you would like to request a different elective or some other change, please fill one out and return it to the front office no later than Monday, Aug. 27th. There are currently openings in Band, Orchestra, and Choir. Changes are not guaranteed, so you should follow your original schedule unless called into the office and given a new schedule. *Attention students - Interested in joining our school LEGO Robotics competition team? Pick up an interest form in the Main Office. Then join us for a meeting with our coaches on Wednesday, 8/29, at 6:30 pm in Room 203. Bring your parents, too! No previous experience is required, although it helps. *Back to School Night Thurs. Aug. 30th is Back to School Night from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. *Yearbooks are currently on sale for $40. After Sept. 7th the price will rise to $45. Last year we sold out so be sure to place your order as soon as possible. You can order at jostensyearbook.com or submit cash or checks to Ms. Stringham in room 603. *To be or not to be... in the La Joya School Play is the question! If you would like to be in the school play you must audition on Friday August 31st afterschool. You need to see Mr. Morris in Room LM3 to pick up your audition script and to sign up for an audition appointment. And please do not be afraid to approach Mr. Morris with any questions you may have! We would LOVE to have you audition to be a part of our play. *At La Joya, we are very proud of our campus. The custodial & grounds crew do an excellent job of making our school look clean and well kept for us. Therefore as a school we need your help to make sure our trash goes into trash cans, we do not chew gum nor spit it on the sidewalk, and we do use the sidewalks to keep the grass and flower beds looking their best. *Attention WEB Leaders There will be a mandatory meeting tomorrow, August 23rd at break in Ms. Rourke's room 405 to plan an upcoming activity and talk about Back to School Night. Sports ANNOUNCEMENTS *La Joya Athletics has their first fundraiser this weekend on Sunday, August 26th. If anyone is interested in attending the Visalia Rawhide Baseball game, please get in touch with Mr. Souza. Tickets are $9.00 and will be seated in the Red Zone section. La Joya Athletics will also be selling raffle tickets throughout the game, where all kinds of fun prizes will be given away! Don't miss out on a night of fun and excitement! Please see Mr. Souza for additional information. *La Joya PE will be selling PE clothes in class, on Thursday August 23rd as well as Monday August 27th. Shirts will be ten dollars and students have a choice of 3 options; grey dri fit, hunter green dri fit, or a grey t shirt. Shorts are also 10 bucks and are black. Any student wishing to purchase their own need to make sure it is plain grey or hunter green shirt and black shorts. Payment options are cash, check or money order. *Do you like to run, want to meet new people or get in shape for your other sport teams then come on out and join our LJ Cross Country team.. Cross Country will be having a short informational meeting and sign ups after school on Monday August 27th from 3:30-4 pm. You do not need to be dressed to run, we will just be going over expectations and information. We will practice the following two days on Tuesday and Wednesday after school from 3:30-4:45 pm that week. Any questions, ask your coaches Ms. Beggs or Mr. Hefner *We are happy to have the 2018-2019 school year under way. If you are interested in playing Fall sports, sign-up sheets are posted inside both locker rooms. Athletic tryouts for the fall season start on Monday, August 26th which means FamilyID clearance forms need to be completed. If you plan to try out for ANY sport this upcoming season, it is important to fill out this new athletics registration form as soon as possible. Registration forms will be available for pick up inside the boys and girls locker rooms (also in each PE class). See Mr. Souza for any additional information. Have a Great Day, Explorers! Remember to have LJ PRIDE in who you are, in what you do, and in our school. Julie Sales Secretary II La Joya Middle School Telephone: 559-730-7302 Fax No. 559-730-7505 [cid:image002.png at 01D43634.4B853F50] [cid:image004.jpg at 01D43967.7D4E86A0] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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CJSF (California Junior Scholarship Federation) sign ups begin tomorrow before or after school! Bring your report card and $1 to Mrs. Gibson in room 101 or Mrs. Allen in room 503! Sign ups have been extended until Tues. Aug. 28th. Don't miss out on being a part of this prestigious society!! *Schedule change requests are now available in the Pathfinder, Magellan or Front Office. If you would like to request a different elective or some other change, please fill one out and return it to the front office no later than Monday, Aug. 27th. There are currently openings in Band, Orchestra, and Choir. Changes are not guaranteed, so you should follow your original schedule unless called into the office and given a new schedule. *Attention students - Interested in joining our school LEGO Robotics competition team? Pick up an interest form in the Main Office. Then join us for a meeting with our coaches on Wednesday, 8/29, at 6:30 pm in Room 203. Bring your parents, too! No previous experience is required, although it helps. *Back to School Night Thurs. Aug. 30th is Back to School Night from 6:00pm to 7:30pm *Yearbooks are currently on sale for $40. After Sept. 7th the price will rise to $45. Last year we sold out so be sure to place your order as soon as possible. You can order at jostensyearbook.com or submit cash or checks to Ms. Stringham in room 603. *To be or not to be... in the La Joya School Play is the question! If you would like to be in the school play you must audition on Friday August 31st afterschool. You need to see Mr. Morris in Room LM3 to pick up your audition script and to sign up for an audition appointment. And please do not be afraid to approach Mr. Morris with any questions you may have! We would LOVE to have you audition to be a part of our play. *At La Joya, we are very proud of our campus. The custodial & grounds crew do an excellent job of making our school look clean and well kept for us. Therefore as a school we need your help to make sure our trash goes into trash cans, we do not chew gum nor spit it on the sidewalk, and we do use the sidewalks to keep the grass and flower beds looking their best. Sports ANNOUNCEMENTS *La Joya Athletics has their first fundraiser this weekend on Sunday, August 26th. If anyone is interested in attending the Visalia Rawhide Baseball game, please get in touch with Mr. Souza. Tickets are $9.00 and will be seated in the Red Zone section. La Joya Athletics will also be selling raffle tickets throughout the game, where all kinds of fun prizes will be given away! Don't miss out on a night of fun and excitement! Please see Mr. Souza for additional information. *La Joya PE will be selling PE clothes in class, on Thursday August 23rd as well as Monday August 27th. Shirts will be ten dollars and students have a choice of 3 options; grey dri fit, hunter green dri fit, or a grey t shirt. Shorts are also 10 bucks and are black. Any student wishing to purchase their own need to make sure it is plain grey or hunter green shirt and black shorts. Payment options are cash, check or money order. *Do you like to run, want to meet new people or get in shape for your other sport teams then come on out and join our LJ Cross Country team.. Cross Country will be having a short informational meeting and sign ups after school on Monday August 27th from 3:30-4 pm. You do not need to be dressed to run, we will just be going over expectations and information. We will practice the following two days on Tuesday and Wednesday after school from 3:30-4:45 pm that week. Any questions, ask your coaches Ms. Beggs or Mr. Hefner *We are happy to have the 2018-2019 school year under way. If you are interested in playing Fall sports, sign-up sheets are posted inside both locker rooms. Athletic tryouts for the fall season start on Monday, August 26th which means FamilyID clearance forms need to be completed. If you plan to try out for ANY sport this upcoming season, it is important to fill out this new athletics registration form as soon as possible. Registration forms will be available for pick up inside the boys and girls locker rooms (also in each PE class). See Mr. Souza for any additional information. *Color guard tryouts Color guard tryouts will be on Tuesday, Aug. 28th and 30th from 3:30pm to 5:00pm in the La Joya Band room. Have a Great Day, Explorers! Remember to have LJ PRIDE in who you are, in what you do, and in our school. Julie Sales Secretary II La Joya Middle School Telephone: 559-730-7302 Fax No. 559-730-7505 [cid:image002.png at 01D43634.93217630] [cid:image004.jpg at 01D43A34.6DEFF5E0] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Please have your money out and ready to purchase. NO ice cream will be served on the cart this year. *Back to School Night Thurs. Aug. 30th is Back to School Night from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. *CJSF Sign ups Attention 8th graders! It's that time! CJSF (California Junior Scholarship Federation) sign ups begin tomorrow before or after school! Bring your report card and $1 to Mrs. Gibson in room 101 or Mrs. Allen in room 503! Sign ups have been extended until Tues. Aug. 28th. Don't miss out on being a part of this prestigious society!! *Schedule change requests are now available in the Pathfinder, Magellan or Front Office. If you would like to request a different elective or some other change, please fill one out and return it to the front office no later than Monday, Aug. 27th. There are currently openings in Band, Orchestra, and Choir. Changes are not guaranteed, so you should follow your original schedule unless called into the office and given a new schedule. *Attention students - Interested in joining our school LEGO Robotics competition team? Pick up an interest form in the Main Office. Then join us for a meeting with our coaches on Wednesday, 8/29, at 6:30 pm in Room 203. Bring your parents, too! No previous experience is required, although it helps. *Yearbooks are currently on sale for $40. After Sept. 7th the price will rise to $45. Last year we sold out so be sure to place your order as soon as possible. You can order at jostensyearbook.com or submit cash or checks to Ms. Stringham in room 603. *To be or not to be... in the La Joya School Play is the question! If you would like to be in the school play you must audition on Friday August 31st afterschool. You need to see Mr. Morris in Room LM3 to pick up your audition script and to sign up for an audition appointment. And please do not be afraid to approach Mr. Morris with any questions you may have! We would LOVE to have you audition to be a part of our play. *At La Joya, we are very proud of our campus. The custodial & grounds crew do an excellent job of making our school look clean and well kept for us. Therefore as a school we need your help to make sure our trash goes into trash cans, we do not chew gum nor spit it on the sidewalk, and we do use the sidewalks to keep the grass and flower beds looking their best. *Attention WEB Leaders There will be a mandatory meeting today at break in Ms. Rourke's room 405 to plan an upcoming activity and talk about Back to School Night. Sports ANNOUNCEMENTS *La Joya Athletics has their first fundraiser this weekend on Sunday, August 26th. If anyone is interested in attending the Visalia Rawhide Baseball game, please get in touch with Mr. Souza. Tickets are $9.00 and will be seated in the Red Zone section. La Joya Athletics will also be selling raffle tickets throughout the game, where all kinds of fun prizes will be given away! Don't miss out on a night of fun and excitement! Please see Mr. Souza for additional information. *La Joya PE will be selling PE clothes in class, on Monday August 27th. Shirts will be ten dollars and students have a choice of 3 options; grey dri fit, hunter green dri fit, or a grey t shirt. Shorts are also 10 bucks and are black. Any student wishing to purchase their own need to make sure it is plain grey or hunter green shirt and black shorts. Payment options are cash, check or money order. *Do you like to run, want to meet new people or get in shape for your other sport teams then come on out and join our LJ Cross Country team.. Cross Country will be having a short informational meeting and sign ups after school on Monday August 27th from 3:30-4 pm. You do not need to be dressed to run, we will just be going over expectations and information. We will practice the following two days on Tuesday and Wednesday after school from 3:30-4:45 pm that week. Any questions, ask your coaches Ms. Beggs or Mr. Hefner *We are happy to have the 2018-2019 school year under way. If you are interested in playing Fall sports, sign-up sheets are posted inside both locker rooms. Athletic tryouts for the fall season start on Monday, August 26th which means FamilyID clearance forms need to be completed. If you plan to try out for ANY sport this upcoming season, it is important to fill out this new athletics registration form as soon as possible. Registration forms will be available for pick up inside the boys and girls locker rooms (also in each PE class). See Mr. Souza for any additional information. *Color guard tryouts Color guard tryouts will be on Tuesday, Aug. 28th and 30th from 3:30pm to 5:00pm in the La Joya Band room. Parent ANNOUNCEMENTS *Attention parents, teachers, and students: The PTSA membership drive is on, and joining just got easier. Go to https://jointotem.com/ca/visalia/la-joya-middle-school-ptsa/join, or simply fill out a PTSA envelope and send in your $10 dues per member to the La Joya Main Office. Join by 8/31/18 and you will be added to a drawing for a prepaid Visa gift card! (One drawing for adult members, and one for student members.) Have a Great Day, Explorers! Remember to have LJ PRIDE in who you are, in what you do, and in our school. Julie Sales Secretary II La Joya Middle School Telephone: 559-730-7302 Fax No. 559-730-7505 [cid:image002.png at 01D43AD3.34723F40] [cid:image005.jpg at 01D43AF8.FC206970] --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS *Pizza Sales Choir is selling pizza tomorrow, $2 a slice and $1 for water. *Cafeteria news: Starting today, August 27th the Vending cart will be open for lunch. Please have your money out and ready to purchase. NO ice cream will be served on the cart this year. *Back to School Night Thurs. Aug. 30th is Back to School Night from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. *CJSF Sign ups Attention 8th graders! It's that time! CJSF (California Junior Scholarship Federation) sign up before or after school! Bring your report card and $1 to Mrs. Gibson in room 101 or Mrs. Allen in room 503! Sign ups end tomorrow, Aug. 28th. Don't miss out on being a part of this prestigious society!! *Schedule change requests are now available in the Pathfinder, Magellan or Front Office. If you would like to request a different elective or some other change, please fill one out and return it to the front office by the end of the day today. There are currently openings in Band, Orchestra, and Choir. Changes are not guaranteed, so you should follow your original schedule unless called into the office and given a new schedule. *Attention students - Interested in joining our school LEGO Robotics competition team? Pick up an interest form in the Main Office. Then join us for a meeting with our coaches on Wednesday, 8/29, at 6:30 pm in Room 203. Bring your parents, too! No previous experience is required, although it helps. *Yearbooks are currently on sale for $40. After Sept. 7th the price will rise to $45. Last year we sold out so be sure to place your order as soon as possible. You can order at jostensyearbook.com or submit cash or checks to Ms. Stringham in room 603. *To be or not to be... in the La Joya School Play is the question! If you would like to be in the school play you must audition on Friday August 31st afterschool. You need to see Mr. Morris in Room LM3 to pick up your audition script and to sign up for an audition appointment. And please do not be afraid to approach Mr. Morris with any questions you may have! We would LOVE to have you audition to be a part of our play. Sports ANNOUNCEMENTS *La Joya PE will be selling PE clothes in class, on today, August 27th. Shirts will be ten dollars and students have a choice of 3 options; grey dri fit, hunter green dri fit, or a grey t shirt. Shorts are also 10 bucks and are black. Any student wishing to purchase their own need to make sure it is plain grey or hunter green shirt and black shorts. Payment options are cash, check or money order. *Do you like to run, want to meet new people or get in shape for your other sport teams then come on out and join our LJ Cross Country team.. Cross Country will be having a short informational meeting and sign ups after school today from 3:30-4 pm. You do not need to be dressed to run, we will just be going over expectations and information. We will practice the following two days on Tuesday and Wednesday after school from 3:30-4:45 pm that week. Any questions, ask your coaches Ms. Beggs or Mr. Hefner *We are happy to have the 2018-2019 school year under way. If you are interested in playing Fall sports, sign-up sheets are posted inside both locker rooms. Athletic tryouts for the fall season start on Monday, August 27th which means FamilyID clearance forms need to be completed. If you plan to try out for ANY sport this upcoming season, it is important to fill out this new athletics registration form as soon as possible. Registration forms will be available for pick up inside the boys and girls locker rooms (also in each PE class). See Mr. Souza for any additional information. *Color guard tryouts Color guard tryouts will be tomorrow, Aug. 28th and Thurs. Aug. 30th from 3:30pm to 5:00pm in the La Joya Band room. Parent ANNOUNCEMENTS *Attention parents, teachers, and students: The PTSA membership drive is on, and joining just got easier. Go to https://jointotem.com/ca/visalia/la-joya-middle-school-ptsa/join, or simply fill out a PTSA envelope and send in your $10 dues per member to the La Joya Main Office. Join by 8/31/18 and you will be added to a drawing for a prepaid Visa gift card! (One drawing for adult members, and one for student members.) Have a Great Day, Explorers! Remember to have LJ PRIDE in who you are, in what you do, and in our school. Julie Sales Secretary II La Joya Middle School Telephone: 559-730-7302 Fax No. 559-730-7505 [cid:image002.png at 01D439ED.918CE770] [cid:image004.jpg at 01D43BC5.D92F5160] --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS *Back to School Night Thurs. Aug. 30th is Back to School Night from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Tacos Galacticos and PTSA are selling tacos and drinks starting at 5 pm, and there is an optional "New Parent Orientation" in the gym from 5:30 - 5:50 pm. *Cafeteria news: The Vending cart is now open for lunch. Please have your money out and ready to purchase. NO ice cream will be served on the cart this year. *CJSF Sign ups Attention 8th graders! It's that time! CJSF (California Junior Scholarship Federation) sign up before or after school! Bring your report card and $1 to Mrs. Gibson in room 101 or Mrs. Allen in room 503! Sign ups end today, Aug. 28th. Don't miss out on being a part of this prestigious society!! *Attention students - Interested in joining our school LEGO Robotics competition team? Pick up an interest form in the Main Office. Then join us for a meeting with our coaches tomorrow, Aug. 29th, at 6:30 pm in Room 203. Bring your parents, too! No previous experience is required, although it helps. *Yearbooks are currently on sale for $40. After Sept. 7th the price will rise to $45. Last year we sold out so be sure to place your order as soon as possible. You can order at jostensyearbook.com or submit cash or checks to Ms. Stringham in room 603. *To be or not to be... in the La Joya School Play is the question! If you would like to be in the school play you must audition on Friday August 31st afterschool. You need to see Mr. Morris in Room LM3 to pick up your audition script and to sign up for an audition appointment. And please do not be afraid to approach Mr. Morris with any questions you may have! We would LOVE to have you audition to be a part of our play. Sports ANNOUNCEMENTS *Color guard tryouts Color guard tryouts will be today, Aug. 28th and Thurs. Aug. 30th from 3:30pm to 5:00pm in the La Joya Band room. 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STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS *Back to School Night Thurs. Aug. 30th is Back to School Night from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Tacos Galacticos and PTSA are selling tacos and drinks starting at 5 pm, and there is an optional "New Parent Orientation" in the gym from 5:30 - 5:50 pm. *Attention students - Interested in joining our school LEGO Robotics competition team? Pick up an interest form in the Main Office. Then join us for a meeting with our coaches today, Aug. 29th, at 6:30 pm in Room 203. Bring your parents, too! No previous experience is required, although it helps. *Yearbooks are currently on sale for $40. After Sept. 7th the price will rise to $45. Last year we sold out so be sure to place your order as soon as possible. You can order at jostensyearbook.com or submit cash or checks to Ms. Stringham in room 603. *Students, remember to show PRIDE by getting to class on time. Next week, we will start assigning detention to students with 3 or more tardies to any class. * If you have not returned your emergency card, please do so by Friday. Detentions will be assigned for those who do not turn in their card. *To be or not to be... in the La Joya School Play is the question! If you would like to be in the school play you must audition on Friday August 31st afterschool. You need to see Mr. Morris in Room LM3 to pick up your audition script and to sign up for an audition appointment. And please do not be afraid to approach Mr. Morris with any questions you may have! We would LOVE to have you audition to be a part of our play. *Labor Day There will be no school this coming Monday, Sept. 3rd in observance of Labor Day. Sports ANNOUNCEMENTS *Color guard tryouts Color guard tryouts will be Thurs. Aug. 30th from 3:30pm to 5:00pm in the La Joya Band room. 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Tacos Galacticos and PTSA are selling tacos and drinks starting at 5 pm, and there is an optional "New Parent Orientation" in the gym from 5:30 - 5:50 pm. *To be or not to be... in the La Joya School Play is the question! If you would like to be in the school play you must audition on Friday August 31st afterschool. You need to see Mr. Morris in Room LM3 to pick up your audition script and to sign up for an audition appointment. And please do not be afraid to approach Mr. Morris with any questions you may have! We would LOVE to have you audition to be a part of our play. *ASB is selling pizza tomorrow, $2 a slice and $1 for a water. *Students, remember to show PRIDE by getting to class on time. Next week, we will start assigning detention to students with 3 or more tardies to any class. *Attention students! Are you interested in joining our amazing Odyssey of the Mind competition team? Tryouts will start at 4:00pm on Tuesday, September 4, in Room 608. If you are interested in creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving, Odyssey of the Mind could be for you! For more information, please talk with Mr. Waters or Mr. Hambleton. * If you have not returned your emergency card, please do so by tomorrow. Detentions will be assigned for those who do not turn in their card. *Garden Club Beginning Sept. 5th , Garden Club will meet every Wednesday after school. *Labor Day There will be no school on Monday, Sept. 3rd in observance of Labor Day. Sports ANNOUNCEMENTS *Color guard tryouts Color guard tryouts will be today, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm in the La Joya Band room. Parent ANNOUNCEMENTS *Attention parents, teachers, and students: The PTSA membership drive is on, and joining just got easier. Go to https://jointotem.com/ca/visalia/la-joya-middle-school-ptsa/join, or simply fill out a PTSA envelope and send in your $10 dues per member to the La Joya Main Office. Join by 8/31/18 and you will be added to a drawing for a prepaid Visa gift card! 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We would LOVE to have you audition to be a part of our play. *Garden Club Beginning Sept. 5th , Garden Club will meet every Wednesday after school. *ASB is selling pizza today, $2 a slice and $1 for a water. *Athletics is selling pizza on Tuesday, $2 a slice and $1 for a water. *Students, remember to show PRIDE by getting to class on time. Next week, we will start assigning detention to students with 3 or more tardies to any class. * Attention students! Are you interested in joining our amazing Odyssey of the Mind competition team? Tryouts are from 4 - 5 pm on Tuesday, September 4, in Room 608. Be prepared to improvise, build small structures, and think outside of the box to solve spontaneous problems. Also, be prepared to act out a short scene. Pick up a flier in the Main Office for more information. * If you have not returned your emergency card, please do so by the end of the day today. Detentions will be assigned for those who do not turn in their card. *Labor Day There will be no school on Monday, Sept. 3rd in observance of Labor Day. Sports ANNOUNCEMENTS *EL Diamante Football Games: Thinking of attending the El Diamante football game tonight? Remember that all students younger than high school must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to enter the event, and must remain with them at all times when attending a VUSD high school event. Parent ANNOUNCEMENTS *Attention parents, teachers, and students: The PTSA membership drive is on, and joining just got easier. Go to https://jointotem.com/ca/visalia/la-joya-middle-school-ptsa/join, or simply fill out a PTSA envelope and send in your $10 dues per member to the La Joya Main Office. Join by 8/31/18 and you will be added to a drawing for a prepaid Visa gift card! (One drawing for adult members, and one for student members.) Have a Great Day, Explorers! 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We would LOVE to have you audition to be a part of our play. *Garden Club Beginning Sept. 5th , Garden Club will meet every Wednesday after school. *ASB is selling pizza today, $2 a slice and $1 for a water. *Athletics is selling pizza on Tuesday, $2 a slice and $1 for a water. *Students, remember to show PRIDE by getting to class on time. Next week, we will start assigning detention to students with 3 or more tardies to any class. * Attention students! Are you interested in joining our amazing Odyssey of the Mind competition team? Tryouts are from 4 - 5 pm on Tuesday, September 4, in Room 608. Be prepared to improvise, build small structures, and think outside of the box to solve spontaneous problems. Also, be prepared to act out a short scene. Pick up a flier in the Main Office for more information. * If you have not returned your emergency card, please do so by the end of the day today. Detentions will be assigned for those who do not turn in their card. *Labor Day There will be no school on Monday, Sept. 3rd in observance of Labor Day. Sports ANNOUNCEMENTS *EL Diamante Football Games: Thinking of attending the El Diamante football game tonight? Remember that all students younger than high school must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to enter the event, and must remain with them at all times when attending a VUSD high school event. Parent ANNOUNCEMENTS *Attention parents, teachers, and students: The PTSA membership drive is on, and joining just got easier. Go to https://jointotem.com/ca/visalia/la-joya-middle-school-ptsa/join, or simply fill out a PTSA envelope and send in your $10 dues per member to the La Joya Main Office. Join by 8/31/18 and you will be added to a drawing for a prepaid Visa gift card! (One drawing for adult members, and one for student members.) Have a Great Day, Explorers! 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