Hamilton Tour Dates

This just in from our own Christie R. (Julia & Carolyn's mom), who just happens to be PTSA President at Hamilton this year!

Hamilton will host a morning school tour and an evening open house on Feb 2nd for incoming 6th graders. I will send more detailed information as the date gets closer.

1. Tuesday, Feb 2nd, School Tour, 8:30-10:30 AM

2. Tuesday, Feb 2nd, Open House, 6:30-8:30 PM

5th grade students are excused from class on the morning of 2/2 so that they can attend the tour if they choose to do so (accompanied by a parent/guardian).

In addition to the events on February 2nd, Hamilton counselors will be visiting each of the Hamilton "feeder" elementary schools in March to connect with entering 6th grade students. ("Feeder" schools for Hamilton are: JSIS, West Woodland, Laurelhurst, BF Day and Lowell).

Transition to middle school is under the new assignment plan this year. Let me know if you have questions or comments.

Christie Rodgers
PTSA President
Hamilton Int'l Middle School
548-9588 h, 841-9588 c

Happy Holiday Gift for Teachers

Nothing warms a teacher's happy holiday heart like a big, fat gift card! Let's make Santa a generous guy for Brent, Nani and Priscilla this season. If you can, please send some $$$ to school with your child. Put it in an envelope with my name on it (Isabel D'Ambrosia). The teachers will collect the envelopes -- but really, they won't suspect a thing.

Cash is ok, but checks are better. Make them out to JSIS PTSA.

Happy Holidays!

Student Information Sheets

Student Information Sheets were sent home the other day. They need to be filled out with student info and returned. They haven't received many back, so if you haven't seen it, check the backpack.

Ribbon Dancing for 4th & 5th Grade Girls

Audition date December 10th, 3:45-4:45.
Schedule and permission slips were distributed last week.

This year, rehearsal days will be Mondays and Thursdays after school in Jan, March or April, depending on the performance date. If your daughter is interested, send in the permission slips by Friday, Dec. 4th.

Need more information or copy of the schedule & permission slip? Contact parent coordinator, Christie Rodgers, christie@ohana.org.

Surf, Sand and School Instead of Sleet and Slush?

Information about the February 2010 trip to Juan de Barrera school in Puerto Vallarta this February ---

Mexico!
Tired of the wind and the rain? Come to an informational meeting about the JSIS trip to Puerto Vallarta. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, Novemeber 17th, from 5:00 to 6:00pm in Room 206 (Ms. Margretta's room).

This educational trip takes place during the school break from February 15-19. JSIS students attend classes in the morning at our sister school, Juan de la Barrera, while parents work on school improvement projects. In the afternoon, families are free to relax, swim, and sightsee. Questions? Email Erin Branigan at braniganerin@yahoo.com

Conference Schedule

Check this list for your conference day and time.

Kids will be off school Monday Nov. 23 through Friday Nov. 27. Conferences are held all day Monday - Wednesday (11/23 - 11/25). The Thanksgiving holiday is Thursday and Friday (11/26 and 11/27).

Careful, the list is in alphabetical order, not time order.

Wednesday, November 18
Jasmine Arias 5:00 to 5:20
Aaron Castillo 5:30 to 5:50
Mitzi Mendoza 6:00 to 6:20
Enzo Moreno 4:00 to 4:30
Melissa Nunez 4:30 to 4:50
Brandon Rubio 6:30 to 6:50

Monday, November 23
Jean-Michel Alvarez 10:00 to 10:20
Nancy DeCoster 9:00 to 9:20
Mohammed Dopson 9:30 to 9:50
Andra Esterbrook 12:30 to 12:50
Anna Favour 1:00 to 1:20
Teya Heidenreich 11:30 to 11:50
Carolyn Lober 2:30 to 2:50
Julia Lober 3:00 to 3:20
Zsa Zsa Toms 1:30 to 1:50
Basquiat Vigil 3:30 to 3:50

Tuesday, November 24
Gabe Coffland 3:00 to 3:20
Aidan Denny 9:30 to 9:50
Lucia Minihan 9:00 to 9:20
Sara Sarmiento 1:00 to 1:20
Quintin Lee Serrano 3:30 to 3:50

Wednesday, November 25
Christian Amador 11:30 to 11:50
Sam Cooke 9:30 to 9:50
Sam D'Ambrosia 9:00 to 9:20
Marcos Munoz 11:00 to 11:20
Diego Roberts Buceta 11:50 to 12:20
Raina Zacks 10:00 to 10:20

February Trip to Mexico

Preparations are underway for the annual trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico!

The trip is planned for Winter Break (Feb 15-19, 2010), and is open to all JSIS students and their families. Students attend a half-day of classes at our sister school, Juan de la Barrera (JB), while parents volunteer, either in the classroom or helping to improve the school grounds. Afternoons are free for sight-seeing, swimming, etc.

Two JSIS teachers accompany the families. An orientation meeting will be held in early November, but as soon as possible we would like to get an idea of how many families are considering participating in the trip.

If you are interested, please contact Erin Branigan (braniganerin@yahoo.com), preferably by Nov 1. Please visit the JSIS website to view a list of Frequently Asked Questions from previous years.