Jeannette Announcements

Dear parents,
We have a very exciting week ahead of us!

Next Tuesday is the PSAT for 8th and 9th graders! This is an important day for your child because they can demonstrate what they have learned in mathematics and English Language Arts. It is also important for your child to be in attendance this day because the state of Michigan requires every school to have nearly 100% participation on the test.

Please see the letter linked here, which students received on Wednesday. This letter will tell you everything you need to know about what your child can expect on Tuesday. One thing I need to highlight for you is that YOUR CHILD MUST HAVE THEIR COMPUTER AND CHARGER ON MONDAY, APRIL 8!! They will leave it here at school overnight in their testing room. They will not have homework on Monday.

Another exciting event next week is the Solar Eclipse! The eclipse occurs on Monday. There is a letter attached here that will give you important information about steps UCS is taking to make sure that your child can both enjoy the eclipse and remain safe. Please read the letter carefully.

If you have any questions, please call my office at 586-797-3300.

Have a great weekend,

Beth Grillo

Principal, Jeannette Junior High School

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Hello, Patriots -

Here is our current newsletter!

Please note that there is no school next week, Monday, March 25-29 for Spring Break!

Also, state testing is coming up beginning the week of April 8. Please see pages 1 and 2 for important information about these tests. There is also a letter here that will explain more about testing.

Have a very relaxing break, and we'll see you back here on April 1!

Beth Grillo

Principal, Jeannette Junior High School

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Dear Patriots:

Here is our current newsletter. There's a lot going on!

Notably, Jeannette's own art teacher Erica Campbell's artwork will be featured in Making Space: A gallery art exhibition by art educators in Utica Community Schools.

Opening night is March 14th, 5-8PM. The show runs from March 2nd - May 2nd, 2024 and can be viewed Monday through Friday from 9-5.

Also, 5 Jeannette student artists will be featured at the Anton Art Center Annual Secondary Art Show! They are

Aleks Canaj

Crystal Martinez

Zainab Ali

Christo Shamo

Matthew Hopson

The show opens March 9 and runs through April 13. See page one of the newsletter for details.

Check out the newsletter for info about the above events and others!

Beth Grillo

Principal, Jeannette Junior High School

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Happy Friday, Patriots!

Here is this week's newsletter.

Please read through it carefully because there is some exciting and important information.

Have a great weekend!

Beth Grillo

Principal, Jeannette Junior High School

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Happy Friday, everyone! Go Lions!

Here is our current newsletter!

Notably, the UCS Specialty Programs application window opens TODAY and closes January 29th. See the first page of the newsletter for more information and a link to the application.

In this week's edition (not a complete list):
- Scheduling is NOW
- What is AVID?
- Homework Club
- Safety Presentation
Have a great weekend!

Beth Grillo

Principal, Jeannette Junior High School
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Good morning, Patriots!

Here is this week's newsletter!

Safety remains a priority in Utica Community Schools.

The State of Michigan has announced that it will hold a presidential primary on Tuesday, February 27th. Our schools remain the centerpiece of the community, and we are proud that many of our school facilities are used to support the voting process. During these elections, school facilities need to be open and easily accessible to allow voters to cast their ballots.

As has been the practice of UCS for past elections, there will be no school on Tuesday, February 27. The cancellation of school maintains our commitment to safety and allows our facilities to be open for community members to cast their ballots.

Newsletter contents include the following:
- What is CTE?
- UCS Specialty Program Information
- Homework Club
- Basketball Schedule
- New Year Reminders
- Calendar Change
- Next CASA Meeting
- Yearbook Orders
- Valentine's Day Dance
- UCS News
Let's go Lions!

Beth Grillo

Principal, Jeannette Junior High School
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Here is our January 5, 2024 Newsletter

In this edition:
- Homework Club
- Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Schedules
- New Year Reminders
- Specialty Program Info Nights
- Pathways to Success
- UAIS Extravaganza!
- UCS’ Focus for the Community
- Junior High Redistricting
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Dear Patriot family,
Happy New Year from all of us at Jeannette! We look forward to a fantastic year filled with learning and community. Here are a few important pieces of information before we return in a couple days:

1. We return to school with a normal, full day on Wednesday, January 3rd!
2. This is the beginning of a new semester, so you will have new classes.
3. We were able to add an additional English 9 class, so it's likely that schedules will be changing over the next couple days as we work on moving students into that class. I recommend checking your schedule on PowerSchool on Tuesday night to get the most accurate schedule possible!
4. Semester 1 grades aren't due until January 5th. This means that if you were absent for an exam in December, you should email your teacher TODAY to arrange to take it right when you return.
Let's start the semester off right! Consider it this way: Right now, you all have ALL As! All you have to do is keep them!

We'll see you in a couple days!

Beth Grillo
Principal, Jeannette Junior High School

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Dear Jeannette parents,

Don't forget that exams start tomorrow! School hours are 7:20-10:23 for the next 3 days!

Also, tomorrow, Tuesday, December 19 is our Chik-fil-A fundraiser at the Hall Road location. It runs from 12-5, so head over there after exams and raise some money for Jeannette!

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Patriots - Here is our LAST newsletter of 2023!!

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Dear Jeannette family,
This week, many of us will show our gratitude for all of the blessings that we have. I would like to thank each of you for entrusting the education of your precious children to the Jeannette staff. We are grateful to be a part of your children's lives and - by extension - your lives.

We wish you a restful Thanksgiving. Enjoy the next few days with your family, and we'll welcome your children back to Jeannette on Monday!

Beth Grillo
Principal, Jeannette Junior High School

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Hello, Patriots! We have a lot going on right now!

First, here is our most recent newsletter!

Also, our Toys for Tots drive is active now! It runs through December 1st. The first hour class that collects the most toys will win a hot chocolate and cookie party!

Check out this awesome article about family at Jeannette!

Beth Grillo

Principal, Jeannette Junior High School

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Hello, Patriots! Here is this week's newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2wta69us.

In this week's newsletter:
- Open House Video
- Homework Club Information
- Jeannette Apparel for Sale
- Community Time Review
Don't forget that students have no school on Wednesday, September 20th!

Thanks,

Beth Grillo

Principal, Jeannette Junior High School
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We will see you at Patriot Day!

Tuesday, August 22nd

Patriot Day / Registration

8:00-11:30 AM - All 7th graders

12:30-3:00 PM - All 8th and 9th graders

August Newsletter
See our recent newsletter for Back to School news!

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Here is this week's newsletter! https://www.smore.com/06ub8

Don't forget that exams are coming NEXT WEEK! Wednesday-Friday will be half days, with a dismissal at 11:02 AM.

1st and 2nd hour exams: Wednesday, June 7
3rd and 4th hour exams: Thursday, June 8
5th and 6th hour exams: Friday, June 9
Contents include:

Exams are Coming!
Utica Community Schools' Summer Programming!
Change Coming for Special Ed!
Honors Ceremonies Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Band Concert May 23, 2023
Stevenson High School Basketball, Football, and Volleyball Summer Camps
Important Safety Message for Parents: Standard Response Protocols
Thank you,

Beth Grillo

Principal, Jeannette Junior High School

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Good afternoon, Patriots!

Here is this week's newsletter: https://www.smore.com/ahybv

In this issue (in order of appearance below):

- Shola Richards Visits Jeannette Junior High School!
- Our future Patriots (current 6th graders) Come to the Big House
- Jiji the Penguin Made an Appearance at Jeannette
- Exams are Coming!
- Jeannette students raise over $7,500 for Make-a-Wish!
- Jeannette teacher Rachel Adams wins Junior High Teacher of the Year!
- Stevenson High School Basketball, Football, and Volleyball Summer Camps
- Important Safety Message for Parents: Standard Response Protocols

Have a great weekend,

Beth Grillo

Principal, Jeannette Junior High School

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Hello, Patriots!

Here is this week's newsletter! Here's what's in this issue:

- No School Tuesday, May 2!
- Make Your Vote Count!
- The Value of a UCS Education Video
- Jeannette students raise over $7,500 for Make-a-Wish!
- Jeannette teacher Rachel Adams wins Junior High Teacher of the Year!
- Stevenson High School Basketball and Football Summer Camps
- Community Health Fair at the Chaldean Cultural Foundation Saturday, May 6!
- Jeannette welcomes Tunji Adebayo!
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS! Spirit wear sale, staff appreciation volunteers
- Important Safety Message for Parents: Standard Response Protocols

Don't forget to vote on Tuesday, May 2! For busy parents, our local municipal clerks will be open on Saturday, April 29, 2023. If you are not able to make it to the polls on Tuesday, May 2 you can make sure your vote counts by voting on Saturday at the following times:

Macomb Township: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ray Township: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Shelby Township: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sterling Heights: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Utica: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Washington Township: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

For more information on the Safety and Success proposals, please see this link: https://www.uticak12.org/safetyandsuccess

Have a fantastic, if rainy, weekend!

Beth Grillo

Principal, Jeannette Junior High School

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Hello, Patriots!
It was a great week at Jeannette! We had a very smooth and successful testing day on Wednesday, an amazing guest speaker, and we honored our teacher of the year, Mrs. Rachel Adams!

Read all about it in our newsletter for this week: https://www.smore.com/97jhy

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Good morning, Patriots!

Tomorrow is the big day - the PSAT 8 and PSAT 9!

Parents, we need your help!!! Please ensure that your child arrives to school ON TIME tomorrow. This is very important. We have to test 95% of our students in order to be in good standing with the state of Michigan!

Here is what their day will look like:

- 7:30-7:50 AM - Students arrive and proceed to the cafeteria.
- 7:50-8:00 AM - Students use the restroom, place all of their belongings in their lockers, and proceed to their testing rooms. **8th and 9th graders have received their room assignments already. 9th graders who test in the gym will receive their seat assignments today during 5th hour. **
- 8:00-8:20 AM - Proctors pass out testing materials and begin reading test directions.
- 8:20 AM - Testing begins. Doors will shut and no students will be allowed in the testing rooms. If your student does not arrive at school by 8:15 AM tomorrow, they should stay home until 11:30 AM.
- 8:20-11:30 AM - Test in progress.
- 11:30 AM-12:45 PM - Students will have 4th hour and lunch.
- The rest of the day will proceed as normal.

Students are NOT allowed to have any electronic devices in the testing rooms, including cell phones, smart watches, and Bluetooth headphones. These items should be kept in their lockers until after the test is over.

Please help us by getting your student to school on time, ensuring that they get a good night's sleep, and making sure they eat a good breakfast.

Thank you, and please let us know if you have any questions.

Beth Grillo

Principal, Jeannette Junior High School

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Hello, Patriots!

First, we wish you a very happy and fun spring break next week! Enjoy your time away, and we look forward to seeing you when you get back!

Here is this week's newsletter: https://www.smore.com/8nf6b

Contents include:

- Next week is Spring Break!
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS! An upcoming fundraiser, spirit wear sale, staff appreciation volunteers, and more!
- Upcoming State Testing
- Junior Titans Swim Team
- The Patriot Science Olympiad team wins 3rd and 6th place!
- Utica High School honors 2 Jeannette Patriots for making the All-Academic Team!
- Important Safety Message for Parents: Standard Response Protocols
- AVID 7 and 8 Field Trip to MCC
- Jeannette students featured at the Anton Annual Secondary Student Show
- UCS Community Updates and Opportunities

Have a great day,

Beth Grillo

Principal, Jeannette Junior High School

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Good afternoon, Patriots! Here is our weekly newsletter: https://www.smore.com/5w420

Contents include:

- Important Safety Message for Parents: Standard Response Protocols
- Upcoming State Testing - Beginning April 12
- End of the marking period - March 24
- AVID 7 and 8 Field Trip to MCC
- Jeannette students featured at the Anton Annual Secondary Student Show
- UCS Community Updates and Opportunities
- Spring Break is coming! (April 3-7)

Have a great weekend,

Beth Grillo

Principal, Jeannette Junior High School

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Dear Jeannette family,

Here is our newsletter for next week. Contents include the following:

An important reminder about traffic flow
A Letter from Mr. Monroe, Superintendent of Utica Community Schools
Valentine's Day Dance
Spirit Week NEXT WEEK!
Free Bowling!
Winter Conferences!
New Spirit Wear in the School Store
Important info for students and parents
Have a great weekend, Patriots!

Beth Grillo, Principal

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Hello, everyone -

Here is Jeannette's week 20 newsletter! https://www.smore.com/5yfxnu

Have a great weekend,

Beth Grillo

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Dear Patriot families -

Here is our week 19 newsletter! https://www.smore.com/5yfxnu

If you can believe it, we have finished our first semester of the school year. I don't know about you, but it flew by for us. We have had some exciting successes this year! Our attendance has greatly improved compared to last year, many more of our students passed their classes compared to last year, and those familiar with our building have said that the culture is more positive than it has been in years.

Parents, you are an important part of these successes. Not only should you be proud of your children for doing well, but you should also be congratulated. You are participating in the Jeannette community more than ever, and your responsiveness to our calls and requests for help have kept your children on the right track. You are vital to everything positive that we are trying to achieve here.

Thank you,

Beth Grillo, Principal, Jeannette Junior High School

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Good evening, parents, staff, and students -
Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 3rd is our return to school after winter break! We are looking forward to a successful and smooth start to the second semester.

Parents and students, please log on to PowerSchool tonight to check your schedules. You can also look at Schoology to see your schedule. If you have a question or concern about your schedule, please sign up to see your counselor tomorrow, but follow the schedule on PowerSchool until you hear from your counselor.

We will follow a normal, full-day bell schedule tomorrow, with an 8:00 AM start time and 2:51 PM end time. Community Time will not occur until next Tuesday, and we will move it to 5th hour beginning on Tuesday, January 10th.

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Good afternoon, Patriots! Here is this week's newsletter: https://www.smore.com/49jyz

Contents include:
- Grades and Exams - IMPORTANT
- Shola Richards' speaks to Jeannette!
- Sounding Board Hangout on Wednesday, December 21!
- Kiwanis Canned Food Drive
- Toys for Tots Collection
- AVID Lawrence Technological University Field Trip
- The Return of WACKY WINTER FEST!
- UCS Specialty Programs
- Congratulations to our 2022-23 Boys' Basketball Teams!
- Community Announcements
- Save the Date - January 17, 2023!
- No Homework Club on Monday and Wednesday of next week!
- Important info for students and parents

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Happy Friday, Patriots!

Here is our Week 15 newsletter! https://www.smore.com/6u4ny-the-patriot-press

Contents include:

Grade and Exams - IMPORTANT
Toys for Tots Dec 5-9 (next week!)
Modern Fairytales in Ms. Hakim's class
UCS Specialty Programs
Congratulations to our 2022-23 Boys' Basketball Teams!
Community Announcements
Save the Date - January 17, 2023!
Utica High School Boys' Basketball Tryouts
Homework Club
Important info for students and parents

Have a great weekend!

Beth Grillo, Principal, Jeannette Junior High School

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Welcome to Jeannette's New Website!

If you have any questions, please email jeannettequestions@uticak12.org.

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Jeannette Announcements

Welcome to Jeannette's New Website!