September 10, 2015

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

I hope you had a wonderful, relaxing Labor Day weekend!

Churchill Junior High School Student – Future Problem Solving Team:Congratulations to one of our outstanding 9th grade students, Kate De Groote, who participated with her team in the Future Problem Solving International Competition in June. Out of the 87 teams attending from all over the world, Kate and her team came in 13th! Impressive!

Important message from the Granite Education Foundation:In Granite School District we are expecting over 70 newly arriving refugee families for the month of September and are in dire need of furniture. The number of arrivals could equate to the following:

70 kitchen chairs 23 couches 35 loveseats 13 – 18 kitchen tables

If you are able to donate any of these items or know of others willing to donate, please contact Jesse Sheets (801-883-8457) for pickup.

Thanks for spreading the word!

Homework Routine:Amy has her evening planned. She will do her math homework before dinner, then follow up dessert with English and science. Afterward, she can unwind from a busy day.

Sound impossible? It’s not. Help your student make homework go like clockwork with these strategies:

Think it through

Before your student begins, have him or her make a to-do list. Example: write a poem, read a history chapter, solve ten math problems. Then suggest that the tasks are numbered, from toughest to easiest, and start with the toughest. This “save the easiest for last” strategy will help her finish on a high note, perhaps inspiring your student to get in some extra studying!

Think about time

Ask your student to consider different time slots that can be used to get homework finished. Example: Set aside time on a weekend morning or evening. Additionally, encourage your student to complete at least one assignment at school every day. This might mean going to the library before school, during lunch, or after school.

Think positive

Help your student see homework as a chance to prove independence by getting work done on time and doing it alone. Acknowledge that homework gives students a change to “show what they know”!

Next PTSA Meeting

October 7

Room 201, 11am

UTAH PTA MEMBERSHIP VIDEO

For more information on joining and supporting the Utah PTA, please visit http://utahpta.org. To view the membership video, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrxjy5HS2bA&feature=youtu.be.

COMING SOON: YOUR NAME IN A POPULAR BOOK!!

The new-and-improved Churchill phone directory is now available for purchase. This year's directory will be larger and include parent names and email addresses, as well as each student's name, grade, home phone, and address. To order a copy for only $5, visit the Churchill web store.

Opt-Out Option: If you would prefer that some of your information be removed from the directory, send your student's name and opt-out

details to mtsoelberg@aol.com by September 15.

Advertising Opportunity

If you or a friend has a business that benefits our community, you should considering buying space in our popular student directory. Ad space is selling now at great prices, but time is running out—all ads are due by September 15. For more information on putting your business name in print, contact Melanie Soelberg at mtsoelberg@aol.com.

VISION AND SCOLIOSIS SCREENING FOR 7TH GRADERS

7th graders have been screened for vision. Anyone wanting to have their child screened for scoliosis can make an appointment with the school nurse, Gigi Corpuz (801-580-1370 gcorpuz@graniteschools.org). Appointments may be scheduled in the afternoon so students do not have to miss class.

CALENDAR

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday9/14/2015 9/15/2015 9/16/2015 9/17/2015 9/18/2015

B Day A Day B Day A Day B Day

Cross Country @ Bonneville Jr.

Boys' Volleyball @ Wasatch Jr. High

Girls' Soccer @ Home

Yoga Night @ Churchill

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday9/21/2015 9/22/2015 9/23/2015 9/24/2015 9/25/2015

A Day B Day A Day B Day A Day

Boys' Volleyball BYE--No Game

Girls' Soccer BYE--No Match

Cross Country @ Jefferson Jr.

Musical Selection in the Auditorium 3-5pm

GT students to Pioneer Theatre

Boys' Volleyball @ Home with Evergreen

Girls' Soccer @ Evergreen

NetSmartz Assembly 10:30 Midterms

SAVE THE DATES!

Parent-Teacher conferences 9/30 and 10/1.No School 10/2.