[LJMS-Bulletin] Friday Bulletin 8.27.2021

[Sales, Julie]

Friday, August 27th, 2021
 Today is a regular bell schedule

Good morning Explorers, let's remember to have La Joya PRIDE in everything we do!




STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENTS


Face Masks

Masks are the rule at school.  Please wear your face mask indoors and on buses.


CJSF


Attention 8th graders only! It's that time!  CJSF (California Junior Scholarship Federation) sign ups begin Friday before or after school!  Bring your report card and $1 to Ms. Sayre in room 101 or Mrs. Allen in room 503! Sign-ups end on Friday, September 3rd!  Don't miss out on being a part of this prestigious society!!

Cell Phones

Per Visalia Unified Board policy 5131B:  La Joya is a "free from cell phone zone".   Cell phones are to be put away while in class and on campus.  Proper use of technology is expected.

Safety

Remember to walk your bike off campus and do not ride your bike on the sidewalk, or into traffic, your safety is important.  Please remember to only use the crosswalks when crossing the street, and make sure that you look both ways before crossing.  If there is a crossing guard, wait until you are told to cross.

Holiday

There will be no school on Monday, Sept. 6th in observance of Labor Day.


ASB ELECTIONS

ASB elections are just around the corner!  8th grade students can run for Class President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasure, Athletics Commissioner, or Activities Commissioner.  All 7th grade students are eligible to run for the office of "Senator", which will have six positions available.  All elected students will be required to enroll in leadership.  Applications can be picked up in the Pathfinder office on Monday, August 30th.  All applications are due to the PATHFINDER office by 3:30p.m. on Friday, September 3rd.

SPIRIT WEEK

Next week is spirit week at La Joya!  All students and staff are encouraged to dress up and show your school spirit as we kick off our first full week of activities.
8/30/21 Monday-PJ Day; wear your favorite pajamas
8/31/21 Tuesday-Disney Day; rock that fav Marvel tee or go all out as
Mickey...
9/1/21 Wednesday-Twin Day; dress up looking like your bestie
9/2/21 Thursday-Sports Day; support your favorite team by wearing their team
jersey, colors, or tee.
9/3/21 Friday-LJMS PRIDE DAY; Wear your LJMS gear or go green


Come Prepared!

Please bring water and your Chromebook with charger each day!


Deliveries

We are unable to accept deliveries for students.  Please make sure they have what they need when they come to school.  Apologies for any inconvenience.


Parking at La Joya

Parents, please use the designated parking spaces at La Joya, and do not park in the unloading or fire zones.  Thank you.


Dress Code Reminder

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, off-the shoulder and low-cut tops are not acceptable.  Other types of dress that expose bare midriffs (stomachs) 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.  Cell phones must be turned off and out of sight.


Cafeteria News

Please have you student ID number ready or memorized to put into keypad and say your last name.  This will make the lines go faster for you.

Breakfast is being served in the cafeteria before school, 7:45 to 8:15 am,
8:30 to 9:00 on late start Mondays and at break.  You only get 1 breakfast meal a day.

I am still in need of some lunch workers 1st and 2nd lunch.
If you are interested 1st or 2nd lunch, please stop by the cafeteria to see Ms. McLeroy before school or at break.


SPORTS ANNOUNCEMENTS

Friday 8/27

Football, Volleyball, Cross Country Tryouts- All Try-outs will take place outside. Try-outs will be from 3:30-5:00pm

Waiver Forms and FamilyID must be completed.


Monday 8/30

Football, Volleyball, and Cross Country practice after school from 3:30-5:00pm

Football & Cross Country Outside.  Volleyball inside the gym



Julie Sales
Administrative Assistant
La Joya Middle School
Telephone:  559-730-7302
Fax No. 559-730-7505



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