Class of 2024 Cap and Gown
This information was sent to Seniors and their families last week:
AP TEsting
Sophomores will attend CCRESA Career Expo on 11/2
The Clinton County RESA Career Expo will be hosted at Dewitt High School on November 2, 2023. All sophomores will attend A Lunch, depart for the Expo at 11:15am, and return to SJHS around 2:00pm. Students will be transported by SJPS buses. Because the entire sophomore class is going, minimal instruction will be missed. See a short promotional video below.
Mole Day 2023
October 23 was MOLE DAY! Science teachers were singing "Tha Mole" song as they were getting ready. A mole is the SI standard unit of count. Like a dozen or a pair, a mole is a word that represents a number- in this case 6.02 x 10^23 things. That's 602 with twenty-one zeros after it! So 10-23 is internationally recognized as Mole Day.
Our science teachers celebrate in a variety of ways, including lots of fun demonstrations with dry ice, liquid nitrogen, and other materials. Mr. Miller's class made liquid nitrogen ice cream, blew up some containers with dry ice, and watched some mole videos.
New Math Materials and Tools
Musical Preview
From the Counseling Department
The Counseling Office has its 2023-2024 Google Classroom up and running. We will be adding information for all students including career info, dates for college visits, financial aid info, etc. Please have make sure your child adds this Google Classroom. The code is: lmskcq3
CAD and Metals Students Participate in Manufacturing Day
The CAD & Design Technology Manufacturing Day tours started at Alro Steel where the students were able to see how they design steel parts in the CAD department. They then learned more about the history of Alro Steel and how they have become a global leader in the steel and plastic supply industry. We also watched a video showing their state of the art facility in Potterville. They finished the stop at Alro with a walk through tour of the entire facility which allowed them to see the many different types of finish processes they can do to steel at Alro. Another unique thing about the Alro Steel CAD department is that at least four former SJHS CAD students work there!
The second stop on the Manufacturing Day tour was at Roberts Sinto in Grand Ledge. At Sinto the students started off with a fantastic lunch from Subway complements of Sinto. Then they toured The Sinto facility starting off again in the CAD department seeing how they design the robotic conveyor systems for industry. Next, we toured their ceramics division to see how they are manufacturing ceramic components for many applications in industry. Students were able to watch a HAAS CNC milling machine make a keychain that they could take with them and many students were able to try their hand at mig welding during the tour!
Overall, the Manufacturing Day was a great success in allowing the CAD students to see first hand how CAD fits into the manufacturing world and how there are many career opportunities within manufacturing that directly relate to CAD.
Metals students traveled to Franchino Molding & Engineering and Munters Corporation (photos below). Students were exposed to many career and even current work opportunities. Some students even completed an application for evening and weekend employment. In fact, one student, Micah Faloon (11), has started a position with Franchino!
The Positivity Project
The Positivity Project (P2) is dedicated to empowering students to build positive relationships and become their best selves. Positive psychology’s 24 character strengths serve as its foundation. Ranging from bravery and perseverance to integrity and gratitude, the character strengths are classified and described in the 800-page book Character Strengths and Virtues. These strengths aren’t about ignoring the negative. Instead, they help us overcome life’s inevitable adversities.
Families are encouraged to follow along with the below calendar as we explore these strengths that are present in all of us. P2 for Families is a great resource that allows families to do that. The password is "p2".
P2 Character Strength Calendar
SEP 18–22: Curiosity
SEP 25–29: Teamwork
OCT 2–6: Open-Mindedness
OCT 16–20: Integrity
OCT 23–27: Creativity
NOV 6–10: Bravery
NOV 13–17: Gratitude
NOV 27–DEC 1: Kindness
DEC 11–15: Self-Control
DEC 18–22: Optimism
JAN 8-12: Prudence
JAN 15–19: Perseverance
JAN 22–26: Social Intelligence
JAN 29–FEB 2: Forgiveness
FEB 12–16: Love
FEB 19–23: Humility
FEB 26–MAR 1: Love of Learning
MAR 18–22: Perspective
APR 1–5: Fairness
APR 8–12: Humor
APR 15–19: Purpose
APR 22–26: Appreciation of Beauty & Excellence
APR 29 – MAY 3: Enthusiasm
MAY 6–10: Leadership
Dates to Remember
11/2/23: 10th Grade Students Field Trip to Career Expo at Dewitt HS
10/9/23: "Mean Girls" Musical preview (Alternative Schedule)
11/21-11/22: 1st Trimester Exams Early Release
11/24-11/25: No Classes- Happy Thanksgiving
5/23/24: Seniors' Last Day of Instruction
5/24/24: Senior Exams (if required)
5/30/24: Class of 2024 Commencement- 7:30PM
Support Redwing Student Athletes
Winter Sports Information
All Students must have a physical on file and Big Teams Registration completed to be able to tryout.
Girls Basketball
Nov. 20th 6:30-8:30pm in the Main Gym
Nov. 21st 5:00-7:00pm in the Main Gym
Nov. 22nd 12:00-2:30pm in the Main Gym
Boys Basketball
Varsity Nov. 13th -15th 3-5pm in the Main Gym
9th/JV Nov. 13th 3-5pm in aux gym and Nov. 14th 5-7 in the aux gym
Boys Swim
Nov. 21st 4-6pm in the pool
Competitive Cheer
Nov. 13th-16th 3:30-6pm in the balcony
Wrestling
Nov. 13th 3-5 in the balcony
