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There will be an Art Club meeting after school Tuesday (11/24) in Mrs. Levey's room. Do you need ADVICE? Write in to the Hawk Talk's advice specialists, J and A. You'll receive immediate advice and the chance of publication in the next edition of the Hawk Talk! It's easy: just send an anonymous email to QandAwithJandA@gmail.com. Start writing, Madison! If you like animals and want to volunteer to make their lives better, then join PAWS. There will be an interest meeting on Tuesday, November 24 at 2:15 in room 128. If you have any questions just talk to Ms. Peralta. The International Club will be having their annual International Thanksgiving party on Monday, the 23rd , after school in room 150A (Ms. Banker’s room). Questions? See Ms. Banker. There will be a mandatory Debate Team meeting Wednesday, December 2nd, in room 151 after school until three. Members of the French Honor Society should sign up for service hours for second quarter in room 202. Anyone who has not turned in their signed report from first quarter should do so before the end of the day Friday (11/20). The second round of playoffs for football will take place at Stonebridge High School at 7:30 Friday night. See you there! Please come out and support the MAD Dance team this Saturday, November 21 at their very first competition of the season. The competition will be held at Paul the Sixth High School and there is a $5 cover to enter the competition. Solo competition begins at 9:30 am and team competition begins at noon. Come out and support the dancing warhawks! Break a leg Mad Dance! There will be MANDATORY Its Academic Meetings on Wednesday and Thursday (11/18-19). Final preparations for the Saturday Meet, including travel and team status will be determined. This Thursday (11/19) the cafeteria will be serving our annual Thanksgiving lunch. The menu will be:
Lunch will be served from the two regular lines and Pizza and Deli will be served on line #4. All members of the History Honor Society MUST turn in their 5 dollar dues to Mr. Young by Thursday (11/19). On that day, the History Honor Society will hold a 'Thanksgiving Feast', immediately afterschool in Warhawk Hall. Members may volunteer to bring in food to add to the festivities and all members should attend. Also on Thursday, officer elections will be held. Pharaoh is waiting.... Want to know if your parents have bought a copy of this year’s yearbook for you? Check the list that is posted outside the Publication’s Lab, room 167. If you are on the list, you have reserved your copy of the yearbook. If you are not on the list, ask your parents to reserve one soon--using the ordering instructions. Don't miss your chance to order this year's yearbook! The WINTER Choral Concert will be Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 7:30pm in the auditorium. This month MAD Drama presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, by William Shakespeare for its fall production. The shows will be Thursday, November 19, 7:30, Friday, November 20, 7:30 and two shows on Saturday, November 21 (2:00 PM and 7:30 PM). Don't miss it! See MADISONDRAMA.COM for ticket information. Partners for Safe Teen Driving This is a great presentation for all 10th grade students and their parents. Email Mr. Chasse with questions cjchasse@fcps.edu The Math Honor Society's 2nd Quarter Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 19 in the Small Gym at 2:20 pm. Seniors: your class photo looks fantastic…be sure to order yours before Wednesday, Nov. 18th. Want to see what it looks like? Check out the proof hanging in the Career Center. After Nov. 18th, there will be no more chances to get a copy of this picture. Be sure to order one to remember ALL of your friends. This month MAD Drama presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING, by William Shakespeare for its fall production. The shows will be Thursday, November 19, 7:30, Friday, November 20, 7:30 and two shows on Saturday, November 21 (2:00 PM and 7:30 PM). It's an excellent performance: don't miss it! See MADISONDRAMA.COM for ticket information. The second round of playoffs for football will take place at Stonebridge High School at 7:30 Friday night. See you there! Bookfair and Talent Show We are also showcasing Madison’s talented students at the Talent Show from 7 to 9 pm on Friday Nov 20th. Come and see the student performance sessions – one at 7 and one at 8 – which will feature guitarists, a violinist, and vocalists. Extra bonuses include: Madison student art work on display, the Robotics club will be there, and we have a professional author reading and signing books as part of our event. We will also have tables displaying Madison HS wish lists for books so that shoppers can purchase books and donate them to the school. Please plan to be part of the fun and support a good cause. Please come out and support the MAD Dance team this Saturday, November 21 at their very first competition of the season. The competition will be held at Paul the Sixth High School and there is a $5 cover to enter the competition. Solo competition begins at 9:30 am and team competition begins at noon. Come out and support the dancing warhawks! Break a leg Mad Dance! This year's canned food drive has begun. Please bring many canned goods—and other specified nonperishables—to your third period class. The need is much greater this year, and there are rewards for individuals and for classes that contribute the most. Following are items that are needed: canned fruit, meats, soup, tuna and vegetables. You can also bring cereal, coffee and tea, fruit juice, peanut butter, jelly, macaroni and cheese, pasta, pasta sauce, rice, sugar and flour. Every time you bring 5 or more items, you will be given a full-size candy bar. 3rd Period classes that donate the most per student can win donuts, bagels, or the top prize, a hot breakfast from IHOP. Remember to bring your donations tomorrow! More details can be found on flyer that is posted on the Madison SGA page. Members of the French Honor Society should sign up for service hours for second quarter in room 202. Anyone who has not turned in their signed report from first quarter should do so before the end of the day Friday (11/20). The International Club will be having their annual International Thanksgiving party on Monday, the 23rd , after school in room 150A (Ms. Banker’s room). Questions? See Ms. Banker. There will be an Art Club meeting after school Tuesday (11/24) in Mrs. Levey's room. If you like animals and want to volunteer to make their lives better, then join PAWS. There will be an interest meeting on Tuesday, November 24 at 2:15 in room 128. If you have any questions just talk to Ms. Peralta. All students applying for National Honor Society: notification of acceptance should have received notice of acceptance on Friday, November 20th. Please note the date of the Induction Ceremony: Monday, November 30th at 7pm. New inductees must attend the induction, or they will not be admitted into NHS. There will be a mandatory Debate Team meeting Wednesday, December 2nd, in room 151 after school until three. Partners for Safe Teen Driving This is a great presentation for all 10th grade students and their parents. Email Mr. Chasse with questions cjchasse@fcps.edu The WINTER Choral Concert will be Tuesday, December 22, 2009 at 7:30pm in the auditorium. Upcoming Deadlines and Reminders Members of the French Honor Society should sign up for service hours for second quarter in room 202. Anyone who has not turned in their signed report from first quarter should do so before the end of the day Friday (11/20). For all students applying for National Honor Society: notification of acceptance is planned for Friday, November 20th. Also, please note the date of the Induction Ceremony: Monday, November 30th at 7pm. New inductees must attend the induction, or they will not be admitted into NHS. Juniors, are you interested in attending a Leaders in Freedom Conference in December? This is an annual program rich in history, civics, political science, economics and leadership. A great opportunity! See Mrs. Otto in the Career Center for details. All girls trying out for basketball this year need to turn in their Emergency Care Card, Participation policy and Physical to Ms. Roberts in room 149 (the Igloo) as soon as possible. Tryouts are less than a month away and you cannot tryout until all forms are turned in. Do you love to write stories or take pictures? Are you Madison's next playwright, artist or novelist? Then submit your creative work to Heritage, Madison's Literary Magazine. Anyone can submit any type of writing or artwork. The deadline for all submissions is Wednesday, December 16th. Please check the flyer for details. Want to know if your parents have bought a copy of this year’s yearbook for you? Check the list that is posted outside the Publication’s Lab, room 167. If you are on the list, you have reserved your copy of the yearbook. If you are not on the list, ask your parents to reserve one soon--using the ordering instructions below. Don't miss your chance to order this year's yearbook! Student Athletic Passes are now available in the student activities office. This pass will admit you to all regular season home games throughout the school year. Cost is $50 for booster club family members and $60 for non-members. Stop by Activities for information. Juniors and Seniors: Student Parking Permits for 2009-10
Click here for more information and required forms. Please Renew your Safeway/Giant benefit program to continue supporting JMHS! An important message from the Clinic: Flu Season is upon us. Symptoms include: high fever, severe headache, muscle and body aches, fatigue and a dry cough. If it is just a cold, symptoms usually include stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat and a hacking cough. Best way to avoid the bug is to practice healthy habits, such as:
If you think you have the flu, talk with your parents about seeing a doctor. Some antiviral medications may reduce the number of days you are sick. Please stay home. You should not return to school until you have been fever free for more than 24 hours. Do you know any adults who can be counted on to step up in the event of an emergency? The Medical Reserve Corps is looking for reliable adults in the Madison community to be trained to help if there is ever a need for mass vaccinations. The time commitment is minimal, but it's important to have volunteers who are ready if needed. Please tell your parents and other adults who live in our community to contact John Landis at jnlandis@fcps.edu or 703-319-2352. Need Advice? Do you need a dating, friendship, or school related problem to be addressed? Juniors and Seniors: Late Buses will only run on Wednesdays this year. Be at the main entrance of the school by 4:30pm on Wednesdays. You can buy Warhawk apparel every Wednesday this year from 6:45 until 7:15am in front of the main gym. Bring cash or checks made out to "JMHS." Check out this season's Warhawk fashions every Wednesday morning. Questions? See Mrs. Dooley. The Cafeteria Staff are here to provide you with the very best service possible. If you have any questions about your lunch accounts or would like to open an account but not sure how to do it, or need to know your Bar Code number, you can see Mrs. Taylor in the cafeteria office located at the back of the kitchen. You can bring in your money or checks and give it to one of the cashiers and they will put it in your account. You can also go to MyLunchMoney.Com and open an account. There is a $1.95 fee for this service. We look forward to serving you. Please help us move the lines through quickly by having your money or your Bar Code Number ready when you get up to the cashier. If you are not buying Breakfast or Lunch, PLEASE wait for your friends outside the lunch line doors so as not to hold up the lines by crowding the lines and playing around and disrupting the breakfast or lunch service. Thank you and have a wonderful year. The senior courtyard will be open every friday during S.A.P. So if you are a senior, and have nothing to do, go and hang out in the courtyard if it is nice day. Reminder, their are no sports or games allowed to be played in the courtyard. Click here to learn which items are recylable and which are not. The cafeteria staff would like you to know that you can add money to your lunch account at any time. Just give your money to any cashier. If you want to open a lunch account for the first time and need a Bar Code Number, please see the manager. Lunch accounts can be opened online by using your student ID number. Go to MyLunchMoney.Com. A $1.95 fee is charged for this service. The cafeteria staff aims to provide you with the very best service possible. Parking at Elk’s Lodge/Junior Lot: When buying qualifying school supplies from OFFICE DEPOT, be sure to relay Madison's "5% Back to Schools" code--70105118--in order for Madison High School to receive credits equal to 5% of the qualifying purchases to use for FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES. This can be done for purchases at stores, as well as for ordering online: go to www.school.com, scroll to the bottom of the page, and click on "5% Back to Schools Program" link under Programs. Thanks for thinking of us: every bit helps! If you plan to create a Word file at home, and then email it to yourself to work on at school, you need to follow special instructions if you have the latest version of Word/Microsoft Office at home. Since the school computers use an older version of Word (2003), you will not be able to open your attachment unless you remember to do a “SAVE AS” and save your file at home into the 97-2003 format, and then email THAT version to yourself. Then, from school computers, you can open and work on your Word file. If you are not sure how to do this, please see Mr. Smith in room 210 or Mr. Landis in the library. PLEASE back up and remove excess files from your network folders. When too many people save too many files to the server (especially large ones), at some point none of us will be able to save any files. Have a suggestion for the school? Submit your ideas in the red suggestion box in the main office. Suggestions will be read directly by Mr. Merrell as well as the Student Concerns Committee. All students must find somewhere to go during SAP. You can be in a teacher's classroom, the library, or the cafeteria; you may not be in the hallways. Also, students are reminded that during lunch they must either go to the cafeteria or the library. Students are not allowed to eat lunch in the hallways. When logging on to the school computers, if you type in the wrong password 3 times in a row, your network account will be LOCKED until the next day. Make sure the "caps lock" button is off. Looking for a job? Please check the listings in the Career Center. Remember: there is an "I Forgot" table in the Attendance Office where students will be directed to leave items that are brought in for you from home. Please check the table if you are expecting a delivery, as we are unable to bring things to you in class. Give the Gift of a Brick Order forms also are available on the Madison web site or see Mr. Gongaware. Back to top |
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