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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 the Madison SGA page. Are you confused about whether to take the SAT or the ACT? Or just nervous about that big, long, important test for college? The PTSA wants to help. Come take a practice test this Saturday morning (11/14 from 8:30am to noon) with the PTSA and the Princeton Review. This test has parts of both the SAT and the ACT, so you can see how you do on both. Bring a check for $12 made out to "JMHS PTSA" (with "Practice SAT/ACT" written in the memo line) to the main office, or pay $15 at the door. There's more information on the PTSA section of Madison's website. So bring your calculator and number two pencils to the cafeteria Saturday morning, 8:30 until noon. Those nice PTSA ladies will even give you donuts! 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. 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. All girls trying out for basketball: please turn in your forms to Ms. Roberts in the Igloo and pick up a tryout schedule by WEDNESDAY (11/11). There will be a Mile Run right after school on FRIDAY (11/13). 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. There will a Spanish Club meeting on Thursday November 12 after school in room 236. If you have not yet paid your dues, please bring them to this meeting. 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. The Library will be closed all day on Tuesday (11/10) in order to accommodate Ethics Day activities. The Madison Videographers will meet on Monday (11/9) after school in the library. For all girls interested in playing soccer this spring, there will be a meeting on Tuesday, November 10th at 2:15pm in Room 11 (Ms. Shipley's room.) The next Performer's Club meeting will be on Tuesday, November 10; anyone interested in hip hop should come and learn a new dance routine. The meeting will be in Mrs. Doud's room, 120, at 2:15. Need Advice? Do you need a dating, friendship, or school related problem to be addressed? 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. Attention all Seniors. The next prize drawing for Seniors registered for the All Night Graduation Celebration will be held on Ethics Day: Tuesday, November 10th. Only those students who have registered will be eligible to win. Registration information is available at the ANGC page or from Ms. Rawlinson in Room 127. There will be a computer graphics meeting on Monday, November 9th in room #193 after school. Come to one of the many College Night in Virginia sessions being hosted by the Educational Credit Management Corporation on Monday, November 9th from 6:30-9 pm Whether you are already planning to attend college or simply evaluating your options, you won’t want to miss this informative event! *session closest to Vienna (*according to the latest information): http://www.collegenightinva.org/locations/NorthernVirginiaCC_Annandale.html http://www.collegenightinva.org/agenda.html for more details. Got talent? Madison students will be putting on a talent show at the Tyson’s Barnes and Noble on Friday, November 20th from 7 to 9 pm to help support the All Night Grad Party. Students interested in dramatic readings of poetry or short stories, instrumentals, singing – and other talents appropriate for a book store -- are invited to a second Audition on Thursday (11/12) at 2:20 in room 194-B. Please sign up to audition in the library at the front desk. Attention all swimmers and divers. You must submit your completed physicals and emergency care forms to Coach Foos ASAP. Athletes will be not be allowed to try out until these forms are in. Tryouts start Monday, November 16th so get your forms in soon. See Coach Foos in room 124 if you have any questions or need more information about tryouts. Are you a senior hoping your parents put a senior ad in the yearbook for you? Drop your parents a hint by handing them the order form to place a senior ad for you. Order forms can be found on the school website or hanging outside room 167 at the end of the English hall. There will be a baseball meeting this Friday (11/6) at 2:20 in the drivers' ED room. To honor those in the United States Armed Forces, Madison is holding the Second Annual Wounded Veteran's Drive. There will also be an opportunity to donate at the Madison home football game on Friday, November 6th. (Note: you can also bring canned goods to the game.)Following are items you are encouraged to donate: 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 the Madison SGA page. Anyone interested in managing the swim and dive team this year should see Coach Foos in room 124 this week. There are a number of opportunities for you to be involved with the team and make a difference. No swimming experience necessary! There will be a computer graphics meeting on Monday, November 9th in room #193 after school. The Madison Videographers will meet on Monday (11/9) after school in the library. Come to one of the many College Night in Virginia sessions being hosted by the Educational Credit Management Corporation on Monday, November 9th from 6:30-9 pm Whether you are already planning to attend college or simply evaluating your options, you won’t want to miss this informative event! *session closest to Vienna (*according to the latest information): http://www.collegenightinva.org/locations/NorthernVirginiaCC_Annandale.html http://www.collegenightinva.org/agenda.html for more details. The Library will be closed all day on Tuesday (11/10) in order to accommodate Ethics Day activities. Attention all Seniors. The next prize drawing for Seniors registered for the All Night Graduation Celebration will be held on Ethics Day: Tuesday, November 10th. Only those students who have registered will be eligible to win. Registration information is available at the ANGC page or from Ms. Rawlinson in Room 127. For all girls interested in playing soccer this spring, there will be a meeting on Tuesday, November 10th at 2:15pm in Room 11 (Ms. Shipley's room.) The next Performer's Club meeting will be on Tuesday, November 10; anyone interested in hip hop should come and learn a new dance routine. The meeting will be in Mrs. Doud's room, 120, at 2:15. There will a Spanish Club meeting on Thursday November 12 after school in room 236. If you have not yet paid your dues, please bring them to this meeting. Got talent? Madison students will be putting on a talent show at the Tyson’s Barnes and Noble on Friday, November 20th from 7 to 9 pm to help support the All Night Grad Party. Students interested in dramatic readings of poetry or short stories, instrumentals, singing – and other talents appropriate for a book store -- are invited to a second Audition on Thursday (11/12) at 2:20 in room 194-B. Please sign up to audition in the library at the front desk. All girls trying out for basketball: please turn in your forms to Ms. Roberts in the Igloo and pick up a tryout schedule by WEDNESDAY (11/11). There will be a Mile Run right after school on FRIDAY (11/13). Are you confused about whether to take the SAT or the ACT? Or just nervous about that big, long, important test for college? The PTSA wants to help. Come take a practice test this Saturday morning (11/14 from 8:30am to noon) with the PTSA and the Princeton Review. This test has parts of both the SAT and the ACT, so you can see how you do on both. Bring a check for $12 made out to "JMHS PTSA" (with "Practice SAT/ACT" written in the memo line) to the main office, or pay $15 at the door. There's more information on the PTSA section of Madison's website. So bring your calculator and number two pencils to the cafeteria Saturday morning, 8:30 until noon. Those nice PTSA ladies will even give you donuts! 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. 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. 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. Upcoming Deadlines and Reminders Attention all Seniors. The next prize drawing for Seniors registered for the All Night Graduation Celebration will be held on Ethics Day: Tuesday, November 10th. Only those students who have registered will be eligible to win. Registration information is available at the ANGC page or from Ms. Rawlinson in Room 127. All girls trying out for basketball: please turn in your forms to Ms. Roberts in the Igloo and pick up a tryout schedule by WEDNESDAY (11/11). There will be a Mile Run right after school on FRIDAY (11/13). Attention all swimmers and divers. You must submit your completed physicals and emergency care forms to Coach Foos ASAP. Athletes will be not be allowed to try out until these forms are in. Tryouts start Monday, November 16th so get your forms in soon. See Coach Foos in room 124 if you have any questions or need more information about tryouts. 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. Are you a senior hoping your parents put a senior ad in the yearbook for you? Drop your parents a hint by handing them the order form to place a senior ad for you. Order forms can be found on the school website or hanging outside room 167 at the end of the English hall. VOLUNTEER HOURS: Students who would like to get volunteer hours helping the Steve Shannon for Attorney General campaign on the Democratic ticket are invited to call 703-218-3501 and ask for Cyd. We have door to door opportunities (buddy system, of course) to talk with voters, as well as phone banks and office work. If you can spare a few hours a week or more, just give them a call. Hey Madison, do you have a tattoo? Want to be in the yearbook? If so, email a picture of your tattoo to madisonyearbook@yahoo.com 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. Students who would like to get volunteer hours can go door to door (in groups) to talk to voters about candidates in Northern Virginia for the Republican Committee. There are multiple ones at different locations so that it is easily accessible for students. Listings available in the Career Center and on Blackboard in the Dept. of Student Services Announcement Section. Juniors and Seniors: From Vienna to Vienna (Virginia to Austria)!! Hey Seniors! There are only a few short weeks left to get your senior photo taken for the yearbook. If you have not already had an appointment with Jackson Blanton Studios, you need to get your senior portrait taken by Oct. 1 in order to be in the yearbook. For more information, visit www.jacksonblanton.com. The yearbook teacher will not be able to help you with this, you need to contact the studio directly. Don't be left out of the yearbook, seniors: get on it! Looking for a job? High school students are currently being sought for the following opportunities: Fuddruckers, Outback, babysitting and engraving. Volunteers are also needed for some of the local political campaigns and an adapted aquatics program. Details are in the Career Center. Attention all Spanish Honor Society members: 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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