Dear Parents and Friends of James Monroe, With the first nine weeks of school rapidly coming to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to draw your attention to some of our students’ successes and to highlight some scheduled events for November. We are proud of our Yellow Jackets for many reasons. Fifty-three students were inducted into the National Honor Society in October. JAYEM A.M. has gotten off to a great start with an average of one hundred and eighty-five students taking advantage of the opportunity to receive enrichment, support, and remediation each day. Our student athletes have had successful fall sports seasons. During the last week of October, the boys’ and girls’ cross country teams will compete in the Confer-ence 27 Meet at Brentsville High School. The varsity field hockey team will advance to the Conference 23 Tournament which begins October 27. The var-sity football team will play their final regular season home game at Maury Sta-dium against the Courtland Cougars on November 7 at which time all Senior football players, cheerleaders, and band members will be recognized. The varsity football team will advance to Conference 27 playoffs which begin on November 14. These are but a few of our accomplishments, and it is only the beginning of November! First Term mid-term exams will conclude on October 31, and the first nine weeks grading period ends on November 3. The following day, November 4, is a teacher workday, and report cards will be issued on November 7 to all stu-dents. Parents are reminded of the next P.T.S.A. meeting which will be held on November 5 at 6:00 P.M. in the Lecture Hall. On November 13, we will hold our first Parent-Teacher Conferences from 3:00—5:00 P.M. Appointments are necessary and may be scheduled by calling 372-1100 and speaking to Mrs. Limberick, Mr. Jones, or Ms. Matthew. Please continue to remind your student of the importance of daily preparation, responsibility, and making the proper choices. We want to keep discipline re-ferrals at James Monroe High School to an all time low. Enjoy the information included in the November newsletter and have a won-derful fall holiday. School will be in session until 2:45 P.M. on Tuesday, No-vember 25 and will resume at 7:45 A.M. on Monday, December 1. Sincerely, Dr. Taneshia Rachal Principal

Mid-Term Exam/Benchmark Schedule Giant Bonus Bucks Target Drive for Homeless JM MAC Plans In-ternational Event Winter Sports at JM Athletes of the Month September and October Menu Calendar

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Monday, October 27, 2014—B Day 7:30-8:00 JAYEM A.M. 8:05-9:35 B1 Benchmark and Period 1 Resume Regular Bell Schedule Tuesday, October 28, 2014—A Day 7:30-8:00 JAYEM A.M. 8:05-9:35 A1 Benchmark and Period 1 9:40-11:10 Period 2 11:15-1:15 Period 3 11:10-11:35 1st Lunch 11:55-12:20 2nd Lunch 12:45-1:10 3rd Lunch 1:15-2:45 A4 Benchmark and Period 4 Wednesday, October 29, 2014—B Day 7:30-8:00 JAYEM A.M. 8:05-10:05 Period 1 Mid-Term Exam and B1 10:10-11:00 Period 2 11:05-1:30 Period 3 Mid-Term Exam 11:00-11:25 1st Lunch 12:00-12:25 2nd Lunch 1:05-1:30 3rd Lunch 1:35-2:45 Period 4 Thursday, October 30, 2014—A Day 7:30-8:00 JAYEM A.M. 8:05-8:55 Period 1 9:00-11:00 Period 2 Mid-Term Exam and A2 11:05-12:45 Period 3 11:00-11:25 1st Lunch 11:40-12:05 2nd Lunch 12:20-12:45 3rd Lunch 12:50-2:45 Period 4 Mid-Term Exam and A4 Friday, October 31, 2014—B Day 7:30-8:00 JAYEM A.M. (Weekly Club Schedule 1) 8:05-9:35 Period 1 9:40-11:10 Period 2 and B2 Benchmark 11:15-1:10 Period 3 11:10-11:35 1st Lunch 11:55-12:20 2nd Lunch 12:45-1:10 3rd Lunch 1:15-2:45 Period 4 and B4 Benchmark Monday, November 3, 2014—A Day 7:30-8:00 JAYEM A.M. 8:05-9:35 Period 1 9:40-11:10 A2 Benchmark and Period 2 Resume Regular Bell Schedule Monday, November 3, will be a mid-term exam make-up day, and we will operate on the regular JAYEM A.M. bell schedule. A student who misses a mid-term exam must have administrative approval to make it up.

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Giant food SHOPPERS (www.giantfood.com/aplus): You will need your card num-

Fredericksburg City Public Schools is hosting a drive to create awareness of homeless families living in the City of Fredericksburg and to help stock our closet that specifically helps homeless families in need. Those that are able to help are asked to donate during the week of November 10-14. Please bring/send in cleaning supplies (e.g. dish soap, laundry detergent, toilet paper, etc.) to the school to benefit our homeless children. A bin will be located in the main of-fice to collect the items. Thank you in advance. For questions please contact Emily Piercy, School Social Worker at 372-1127.

The James Monroe Multi-Cultural Club

Will host an International Food Event on Thursday, November 20, 5:30-7:30 P.M.

In the Commons Area Admission is $2.00 or $1.00 with a can

of food to donate Everyone is Welcome to Attend

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Date Time Opponent Location

Nov 15 14 1:30 Armstrong (Scrimmage) Away

Nov 20 14 6:30 Eastern View (Scrimmage) Home

Dec 01 14 7:00 Washington & Lee Home

Dec 05 14 7:30 Culpeper Away

Dec 09 14 7:30 Brentsville Home

Dec 12 14 7:30 Kettle Run Away

Dec 16 14 7:00 Chancellor Away

Dec 19 14 7:00 Spotsylvania Away

Dec 29 14 TBD UMW Tournament @ An-derson Center

Away

Dec 30 TBD UMW Tournament @ An-derson Center

Away

Jan 06 15 7:00 King George Home

Jan 07 15 7:30 Stafford Home

Jan 09 15 7:00 Caroline Home

Jan 10 15 7:00 Mountain View Home

Jan 13 15 7:00 Courtland Home

Jan 14 15 7:30 Manassas Park Away

Jan 16 15 7:30 Culpeper Home

Jan 23 15 7:30 Kettle Run Home

Jan 27 15 7:00 Chancellor Home

Jan 30 15 7:00 Spotsylvania Home

Feb 03 15 7:00 King George Away

Feb 06 15 TBA Caroline Away

Feb 10 15 7:00 Courtland Away

Feb 11 15 7:30 Brentsville Away

Date Time Opponent Location

Nov 15 14 3:00 Thomas Dale (Scrimmage) Away

Nov 20 14 5:30 Massaponax (Scrimmage) Away

Dec 05 14 7:30 Culpeper Home

Dec 09 14 7:30 Brentsville Away

Dec 10 14 7:00 Essex Home

Dec 12 14 7:30 Kettle Run Home

Dec 16 14 7:00 Chancellor Home

Dec 19 14 7:30 Spotsylvania Home

Jan 06 15 7:00 King George Away

Jan 09 15 7:00 Caroline Away

Jan 13 15 7:00 Courtland Away

Jan 14 15 7:30 Manassas Park Home

Jan 16 15 7:30 Culpeper Away

Jan 23 15 7:30 Kettle Run Away

Jan 26 15 7:00 Essex Away

Jan 27 15 7:00 Chancellor Away

Jan 30 15 7:30 Spotsylvania Away

Feb 03 15 7:00 King George Home

Feb 06 15 7:00 Caroline Away

Feb 10 15 7:00 Courtland Home

Feb 11 15 7:30 Brentsville Home

Date Time Opponent Location

Dec 05 14 TBD Mountain View @ Woodlands Away

Dec 19 14 TBD Chancellor Home

Jan 09 15 TBD Spotsylvania Home Jan 23 15 TBD King George @ KG YMCA Away

Jan 30 15 TBD Courtland @ Spotsy YMCA Away

TBD TBD Conference 27 Meet TBD TBD TBD Region 3A East Meet @ Lafa-

yette HS TBD

Feb 19-21 TBD AA State Meet @ Christians-burg Aquatic Center

Away

Tryouts for Winter Sports Teams will begin November 10. A current sports physical form must be on file. Each student must have passed three classes at the conclusion of the last term and currently have a 2.0 G.P.A. to meet eligibility re-quirements. The following sports are available: Boys’ Varsity Basketball—Head Coach Julian Bumbrey (372-1100, ext. 2329, jbumbrey@cityschools.com). Practice times—3:15-5:15 P.M. Boys’ Junior Varsity Basketball—Head Coach Milton Bunch. Practice times—3:15-5:15 P.M. Girls’ Varsity Basketball—Head Coach Don Joy (372-1100, djoy@cityschools.com) Girls’ Junior Varsity Basketball—Head Coach Stephanie Sluss. (371-1115, ssluss@cityschools.com). Practice times—3:00-5:00 P.M. All basketball teams will practice and play games in the James Monroe High School Gymnasium. Swimming—Head Coach Kristi Allison (372-1100 ext. 2344, kallison@cityschools.com). Practices and meets are

held at the University of Mary Washington’s Goolrich Hall. Practice times—to be announced. Academic Quiz Team—Head Coach David Blosser (372-1100 ext. 2317, dblosser@cityschools.com). Practice times—to be announced.

Date Time Opponent Location

Nov 03 14 6:00 Spotsylvania Home

Nov 10 14 6:00 Culpeper Home

Nov 17 14 6:00 Kettle Run Away

Nov 24 14 6:00 Brentsville Away

Dec 06 14 1:00 Conference 27 Tournament @ Culpeper HS

Away

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“Senior LC King gives 100% at every practice. She stepped up as a leader in the off season to organize summer con-ditioning and schedules. Her hard work has paid off as she is tied for second in goals for the season with seven goals. She has started all six games and was voted captain by her teammates.” Coach Jamie Tierneyy.

“Outstanding leader of our offense, great leadership qualities. Jay is a three year starter and has served as captain for two years. In three games this season he has thrown 39 completions in 72 at-tempts for 612 yards and 4 TD’s. He leads the area in passing yards and has also rushed for one TD.” Coach Rich Serbay Coach Rich Serbay

“Stephanie Catlett in her first year of playing volleyball has already moved from the JV to Varsity team and been a strong addition to the defensive of the team.” Coach Shamus Gordon

“Connor Zins is a hard-working senior captain for the Boys’ Cross Country team. Connor is an excellent team leader who graciously and quietly helps the young runners on the team. He has also been in JM’s top 5 runners all sea-son, with a personal best time of 18:46 on our home course. He will compete in our top 7 Var-sity at the Conference 27 championships on October 29.” Coach David Lovegrove