Middle School Walk-Home
General Information
Sophomore Class Fundraiser - USJ Silly Bandz
Show your school spirit by wearing USJ Silly Bandz $6 per bag.
Look for them at the September 10th football game or call Suzanne Sikes (225-9194) or Latricia Stallings (225-3202)
3rd Grade ASG Project
Show your USJ Pride by ordering a football jersey, cheer outfit, and/or spirit towel.
If you have questions, please contact Elesha Reid at ejgreid@gmail.com.
Download PDF (SHOW YOUR USJ PRIDE.pdf)
Holiday Mart T-Shirt Contest for Upper and Middle School Students
The USJ Mother's Club is pleased to announce a new tradition for our annual Holiday Mart. A USJ student will design the artwork for the back of the t-shirt. The theme of the 2010 Holiday Mart is "Celebrating 40 Years of Holiday Splendor." We encourage all USJ Upper and Middle School students to participate. The deadline to turn in artwork is TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH. Please see your art teacher for additional guidelines for design. If you have any questions please call Kara Hill at 234-2427.
School Day Pictures...
School day pictures for Upper and Middle school will be taken on Wednesday, September 15.
Super Booster...
CATCH THE BRUIN FEVER
BE A USJ SUPER BOOSTER
·FREE ADMISSION FOR TWO TO ALL REGULAR SEASON SPORTING EVENTS
·PREFERRED PARKING AT ALL REGULAR SEASON FOOTBALL GAMES
·SUPER BOOSTER DECALS AND SCHEDULE
·SPECIAL TAILGATING EVENTS
MEMBERSHIP LEVELS:
SUPER BOOSTER (middle and upper school parents) $300
SUPER BOOSTER (single parents and grandparents) $150
SUPER BOOSTER (lower campus parents only) $100
IT’S ALL ABOUT TRADITION, SPIRIT, AND SUPPORT.
Checks payable to USJ Super Booster, Questions: Deborah Patterson, 731-935-3863
SEE YOU AT THE GAMES: Home wear BLUE
Away wear RED
GO BRUINS!!!!!!!
Moms In Touch Ladies Prayer Group
All ladies are invited to attend our Moms In Touch Ladies Prayer group that meets for one hour each week to pray for our children and our school. We meet on Wednesday mornings immediately after morning carpool at the Prayer Garden, which is located behind the high school gymnasium. On rainy or cold days, we meet at the Football Field House.
Kroger Cards - GET YOURS NOW!!!
CARDS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FROM MRS. BELL AT THE LOWER SCHOOL, MRS. PEARSON OR MRS. KIRBY AT THE UPPER CAMPUS. Cards are preloaded with $5 each. Please send $5 with your child to get your card and help USJ raise money!!!
Don't forget to use that Kroger Card! We are receiving an estimated amount of $1,400 per month for just reloading, and using your USJ Kroger Cards!!! Just ask your Kroger cashier to reload your card before you start checking out, it is that simple!
Remember, you can use the card to buy gas. For more information, or to get a card, contact ANGELA SPENCER at the following email address.
naphtspencer@yahoo.com
Middle School Information
Test Calendar week of September 6-10
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2009
Labor Day - No School
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2009
6th grade-Math (Young) Test, Chapter 1
6th grade-Literature (Allan) TUCK EVERLASTING book needed in class today
7th grade-French (Leonardi) Test, Chapters 1-4
8th grade-French (Leonardi) Test, Chapters 1-4
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2009
6th grade-English (Boggs) Test, Wordly Wise #2
6th grade-History (Willis) Test, Chapter 2
6th grade-Art (McPeake) Sketchbooks Due
7th grade-H Math (Baldwin) Test
7th grade-Spanish (Baskin/King) Test, Chapter 3
7th grade-Life Science (Moss) After School Study Session
7th grade-Art (McPeake) Sketchbooks Due
8th grade-H Math (Baldwin) Test
8th grade-Art (McPeake) Sketchbooks Due
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2009
6th grade-English (Boggs) Test, Spelling List 4
7th grade-English (Morrison) Test, List 5/PP 5
8th grade-English (Allan) Test, THE TELL TALE HEART, including vocabulary
8th grade-Physical Science (Dyer) Test, Chapter 2
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
7th grade-Math (Thomson) Test, Chapter 2
7th grade-Life Science (Moss) Test, Chapter 2
8th grade-Math (Thomson) Test
8th Grade Appreciation Night for Fall Sports
There will be an 8th grade appreciation night for all 8th grade athletes, band members and cheerleaders for fall sports on September 30th, beginning at 6:15 p.m. Each student will be given a biographical form with their name on it from their coaches. Each student will be recognized on the football field with their parents. Christensen will be taking pictures. Come out and support the Bruins on 8th Grade Appreciation Night, September 30th at 6:15 p.m.
Sixth Grade Girls Open Gym
Hello Parents-
I am opening the gym for any 6th grade girls interested in playing basketball next year (2011-2012) to come and shoot/practice with a few of our current middle school team players a couple days a week during the month of September.
Open gym will be held on the dates listed below:
Thursday, September 2nd 3:15-4:15pm
Tuesday, September 7th 3:15-4:15pm
Thursday, September 9th 3:15-4:15pm
Tuesday, September 14th 3:15-4:15pm
Thursday, September16th 3:15-4:15pm
Monday, September 20th 3:15-4:15pm
Thursday, September 23rd 3:15-4:15pm
Maybe the Mon/Thurs Sept 27th/30th
This is strictly an opportunity for your daughter to come play with some of the current middle school players, work with me on fundamentals and skills that will help them improve their basketball game, and learn more about our program. They will still be subject to tryouts next Spring in order to make the middle school team.
Thank you for your interest in USJ Basketball!!! Go Bruins!
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Jenny Pritchett
USJ Middle School Girls Basketball Coach
Yearbook Sale...
Yearbook sale will begin September 27. Please do not send in any oders before that date. Last night at Orientation was a pre-sale for one night only. The books will be on sale for $80 beginning Sept. 27 through October 7, 2010.
MS Athletic and Fine Arts Schedule
Please click on the calendar link below for dates and times for all athletic and fine art events.
http://usjbruins.intand.com/
After School Art
The following sessions will be offered for the 2010-2011 school year. Classes will meet from 3:15-4:15 and all supplies and snacks are included. Students can sign up for 1 or more sessions.
STAINED GLASS: September 1, 8, 15 & 22
Cost: $65
Students will make stained glass jewelry, magnets, coasters, etc. that will be fired in the kiln. They will take home 4-6 completed pieces.
CLAY: October 6, 13, 20 & 27
Cost: $65
Students will make hand-built pots, thrown pots on the potter’s wheel and make ceramics. They will glaze the finished projects and take home 3 completed pieces.
PAINTING: January 5, 12, 19 & 26
Cost: $60
Students will experiment with several acrylic painting techniques that will focus on texture and shading. There will be 2 completed paintings to take home.
SCULPTURE: February 2, 9, 16 &23
Cost: $60
Students will use wire and clay to create sculptures. There will be a completed self-portrait wire sculpture and a clay animal sculpture to take home.
Contact Anna McPeake at 267-5871 for more information or to sign up for a session.
