Class officers have been

elected.

In 6th grade the officers are

Lysa Lucero -President, Mia

Sando, - Vice President,

Matilde Jacobson -Secretary,

Wayne Tolleson - Treasurer,

and Tyra Yepa -Historian.

The 7th grade class officers

are Noah Haarmann -

President, Monique Chavez

-Vice President, Esperanza

Velasquez-Arrati - Secretary,

Connor Dozhier - Treasurer,

and Miquela Romero - Histo-

rian.

The 8th grade class officers

are Victoria Martinez -

President, Derrick Pasqual -

Vice President, Jazmine

Chosa - Secretary, Melina

Sanchez - Treasurer and

Marissa Garcia and Autumn

Meskimen - Historians.

Class officers campaigned

for two weeks and received

enough votes to be elected

to represent their class. Of-

ficers help decide fundrais-

ers, field trips and special

events for students. The

students are dedicated to

supporting the school and

making classrooms a better

place.

Our New Class Officers

“Hello” Esti Mundo

Jemez Valley Middle School

Issue 9

Points of Interest

Principal’s Desk

Book Review

X-Country

Guess Who

Counselor’s Corner

History Hullaballoo

Back to School Bash

Kidz Page

Teacher Feature

WARRIORS! Important Dates

8501 Highway 4 Jemez Pueblo, New Mexico 87024 (505) 834-3315 www.jvps.org

The winner of the “Name the Bearded Dragon” contest is

Maria Garcia. She came up with the name Esti Mundo which

is Spanish for “The Center of the World.”

Ms. Wimberbly chose Esti Mundo out of eight other entries.

She is excited that her bearded dragon finally has a name

and thanks everyone who entered the contest.

If you get a chance say “Hello” to Esti!

7th Grade- Connor D. Monique C.

Miquela R. Esperanza V. Noah H.

6th Grade - Mia S. Tyra Y. Wayne

T. Matilde J. Lysa L.

8th Grade - Melina S. Derrick P. Ma-

rissa G. Jazmine C. Victoria M. Au-

tumn M.

October 2011

October 12....X-country meet

Cochiti

October 20….Early Dismissal

Parent Conferences

October 21……..No School

Parent Conferences

October 26….......Picture Day

October 28………..Assembly

Red Ribbon Week

Maria Garcia, 7th Grade

Principal’s Desk

Book Review

Page 2 WARRIORS!

We interviewed Alexis about the book Esperanza

Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan. Here is what she said.

“The book is about a girl named Esperanza after her

father dies. The governor says that her and her

mother can not keep their land since they are

women. They flee with three of their servants. The

book is really exciting and I would recommend it

anyone interested in historical fiction.”

The first quarter is complete on Friday, October 14th, and soon

mentors will be meeting with families to discuss the progress of

each student during Parent Teacher conferences. This year, as

in previous years, mentors will give families the opportunity to sign up time that best

fit your schedule. Specific scheduling instructions will be sent home with your child

from the student’s mentor.

During conference, parents will learn that students can log in to the student Skyward account. This is to get grade infor-

mation, find out any missing assignments, or contact their teacher. In addition, parents will receive a report card, atten-

dance report, and information on how students fared on Spring tests. Our school, as a whole, did not make “AYP” by

federal No Child Left Behind standards. Annual testing data for our school can be found on the district’s website at

http://www.jvps.org/parent_resources/district_report_cards. Just click on our school to view the data.

The last thing that families will receive during Parent Teacher conference is a copy of the book Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli.

This is the book that we will read together to promote positive reading experiences during the One School, One Book

Campaign. I encourage parents to read Stargirl with your student as it is an interesting perspective of school, peer pres-

sure and bullying.

Behind the scenes, you may not know that every Wednesday afternoon our teachers work together in Professional

Learning Communities. For 75 minutes, they will work together in teams to plan, share curriculum and ideas; discuss the

social, emotional, and academic needs of individual students, review data, brainstorm, etc. This is something we do out

of the belief that together; we are greater than the sum of our parts. Our goal is to serve the students and promote learn-

ing throughout the school day.

Yet in the forefront of school culture we see that this month is an exciting and challenging one for the students. Students

are turning in fantastic projects, participating in debates, writing essays and reading good books. We have a prize win-

ning cross country team and we recognized them during an assembly on October 6th. The cold weather is starting and

there is red ribbon week (please see the article relating to this). Learning is happening across campus and together We

are Warriors: Respectful, Resourceful and Responsible.

Alexis Gomez - 7th Grade

Cross Country

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Counselor’s Corner

Ms. Carson

Wow! It’s October already! The first nine weeks has come to an end. Report cards will be handed out at parent teacher conferences and parents will be given the opportunity to learn how to access their student’s grades on JVPS web site. Have a discussion with your student about their first 9 weeks grades. Help them set some improvement goals and strategies.

Deputy Kane kicked off a gang prevention program for the entire 6th grade class on September 22. The program will continue to meet 2nd period on Thursday’s for 13 weeks. Ask your sixth grader about what they are learn-ing!

Don’t forget that October 23-31st is Red Ribbon Week, an entire week permeated with drug prevention. We have whole school and classroom activities and events planned for this week. We are hoping all students will take The Pledge to Be Drug Free.

I remain available to meet with students individually as needs arise or for mediations most days during 1st pe-riod.

Over the years, cross country has been a signature sport for the students of Jemez Valley. Many great runners have trained on the red mesas and sandy arroyos that surround our school. This year is no different. We have had a fantastic year as the middle school teams have run the various meets.

The season started in San Felipe where the team won two trophies. Other meets have been in Edgewood, Desert Ridge, Albuquerque Academy, Zia and Cochiti. The final meet of the season will be in Bernalillo. It is really exciting to see the trophy case populated with trophies and plaques that are new and belong to the students that are here today.

But it sure isn’t all glory for the racers. On a typical practice day they might have to run the “Do or Die” three times. Other times they run to the silver gate and then to the top of the mesa. No wonder our teams do so well, they work hard during the week!

Credit has to be given to the coaches for their extra effort. Amanda Vigil, Sherwin Sando and Eva Jacobson have taken the task to heart and are a fan-tastic job at working with the students and keeping them healthy so that they can run their best races.

Holly C.

Michael T.

Brooke T.

Noah H.

Jade A.

Mia S.

Fenton Lake

Aundrea and Francine share a

friendship moment during the

6th grade field trip to Fenton

Lake State Park on Septem-

ber 23rd.

The sixth grade participated in

a series of workshops where they got to shoot ar-

rows, tie flies, fly fish, paddle a kayak and learn

about turkeys.

The weather was beautiful and the aspen trees were

just starting to change to a golden color. Thanks, Ms.

Garland, for sponsoring the field trip!

Back to School Bash

Page 4 WARRIORS!

The Back to School Bash was a load

of fun! Middle school students had all

sorts of different activities such as pie

in the face, sponsored by the eight

graders, and a wet sponge in the face,

sponsored by the seventh graders.

There were great things to eat such as

snow cones, BBQ, and candy.

Michael Tolleson got a sponge to the

face by Gus Dozhier, Conner’s dad.

The money raised will be used for field

trips, special events and educational

supplies. Everyone had a great time

and we can not wait until next year to

do it all again.

Conner D.

Alfred S.

Mr. Knox and son

Angelo A. and Mr. Knox

Matilde J.

Warrior Staff

Jokes

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M I L K Y W A Y S C

T J K I K L G G T A

S M A R T I E S S N

Y X V Z P I R K R D

A M U G X E L I U Y

Z T K I K L K T B C

V V H C J K M T R O

T W I X X S D L A R

R N D Z K E Z E T N

S W R D H Y T S S G

TWIX MILKY WAY SMARTIES CANDY CORN

SNICKERS STARBURST GUM SKITTLES

Knock-knock.

Who’s there?

Tennis.

Tennis who?

Tennis half of twenty.

I have three feet but I am unable to

walk. What am I?

Jade Matilde Alexis

Special thanks to guest reporters and photogra-

phers: Arden, Izze, Hazel, and Nash

JVMS Trivia

What do JVMS students’ do outside of

school?

#1 Sports

#2 Hang out with friends

#3 Play

#4 Ride Bikes

What are JVMS students’ favorite

sports?

#1 Basketball

#2 Football

Students conduced a survey in Oc-

tober to gather data.

A yard stick.

Teacher Feature

If you and your parents have read

this newsletter sign your names

below. Cut this coupon out and

turn it in at the front office for a

special prize.

Student ____________________

Parent_____________________

Teacher_________________________________

Mr. Knox

Social Studies Teacher

1. What was your favorite subject in school?

“Science.”

2. Did you ever get into trouble in school?

“Yes. In 8th grade I smashed the principal on the top if his

head with a pie, in front of the whole school.”

3. What was your most embarrassing moment?

“Getting in trouble in front of the whole school for the pie

incident.”

4. Did you have a favorite teacher?

“My favorite teacher was Mr. Jeffcott.”

5. Why was he your favorite?

“He was my first philosophy teacher. He taught me how to

think about thinking.”

Reporter: Hazel

Photo: Arden

Ms. Spencer

Language Arts Teacher

1. How long have you worked

at JVPS?

“I have been a substitute in all three schools for over ten

years.”

2. What are your hobbies?

“I love to write, read, garden, play the flute, guitar and sing-

ing and riding my motorcycle!”

3. What do you like most about teaching?

“All the students’ smiling faces and fabulous brains in one

room!”

4. What was you favorite subject in school?

“I liked English but in college I liked physics and philoso-

phy.”

5. Did you ever get in trouble in school?

“Yes. When I was a senior in High School I changed my

grade in my English teacher’s grade book. She caught me

and I was really humiliated. I learned my lesson!”

Reporter: Alexis

Photo: Arden

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The last week of October is Red Ribbon

Week. Students, faculty and staff wear red

ribbons and participate in anti-drug events. Students

pledge to live drug-free and pay tribute to DEA Special

Agent Enriqué "Kiki" Camarena, killed in 1985 by drug

traffickers.

Jemez Valley Middle School will have a series of dress

up days during the week of October 24 th. Each day will

have a theme and a message. Ms. Carson will be host-

ing a pledge booth in the middle school to pledge "No

Drugs." Friday, October 28 th we will have an assembly

with guest speakers, contests, and prizes.

Red Ribbon Week