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. Thirty-six students were inducted into the National Honor Society in October. J.A.Y.E.M. A.M. has gotten off to a great start with an average of one hundred and ninety-six 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 Conference 27 Meet at Brentsville High School. The varsity field hockey team will advance to the Conference 23 Tournament which begins October 28. The varsity football team will play their final regular season home game at Maury Stadium against the Spotsylvania Knights on November 1 at which time all Senior football players, cheerleaders, and band members will be recognized. The varsity football team will advanced to Conference 27 playoffs which begin on November 15. These are but a few of our accomplishments, and it is only the beginning of November! First Term mid-term exams will conclude on November 1, and the first nine weeks grading period ends on November 4. The following day, November 5, is a teacher workday, and report cards will be issued on November 8 to all stu-dents. Parents are reminded of the next P.T.S.A. meeting which will be held on November 6 at 6:00 P.M. in the Lecture Hall. On November 14, 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 or Ms. Matthew. The Drama Department will showcase their talented students on November 1 with a public performance of a One-Act Play, Darcy’s Cinematic Life. The play will begin at 8:00 P.M., and tickets will be pay-what-you-can at the door. The cast will compete the next day, November 2, in the VHSL Conference 27 One-Act Festival which will begin at 3:00 P.M. and will be hosted by The James Monroe High School. The event is free and open to the public with five high schools scheduled to perform. 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 The James Monroe High School to an all time low. Enjoy the information included in the November newsletter and have a won-derful Thanksgiving holiday. School will be in session until 2:45 P.M. on Tues-day, November 26 and will resume at 7:45 A.M. on Monday, December 2. Sincerely, Dr. John B. Gordon III Principal

Yearbook News, Spanish Club, Testing Information Work Permit Chang-es, Senior Class News, FAFSA, Glob-al Citizens Club Mid-Term Exam/Benchmark Schedule Giant Bonus Bucks Food Lion Target Winter Sports at JM Athletes of the Month October & Novem-ber Menu Calendar

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The yearbook staff would like to remind parents and guardians of Senior students of the Senior Ad Night on Wednesday, November 13 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. Templates are provided on sight. It is suggested that pic-tures (hard copy or electronic copy) should be brought along with sentiments to convey in the text. For ques-tions with pricing, please contact Katie Hornung at mhornung@cityschools.com or call 540-372-1100 ext. 2248.

The SAT will be given at James Monroe on November 2 The next date for the SAT is December 7, and the deadline for registration is November 8. We will be a testing site for the SAT in March and May of 2014. See Mrs. Miller with questions.

The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) will be given on November 7. Students who have signed up should report to the library at the conclusion of JAYEM AM. The next ASVAB will be giv-en on March 12. Interested students should sign up in the counseling center.

Retake and transfer SOL tests will be given during the month of December. Please look for information in the mail. Review sessions for students who will be testing will be held in November.

F.A.F.S.A. Workshop Tuesday, January 14, 2014

7:30—8:30 P.M. JMHS Lecture Hall

Gain useful information and answers to questions regarding the Free Application for

Federal Student Aid.

COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA Department of Labor and Industry

Work Permits will no longer be issued at The James Mon-roe High School. Students 14 and 15 years old who need to apply for a work permit must do so on line at: www.doli.virginia.gov Questions should be directed to:

Wendy H. Inge Director of Labor & Employment Law Division 804-786-3224

Senior class dues are $60.00 and can be paid in the main office or to Mr. Snyder, Senior Class Advisor, in Room 126. Please pay class dues as soon as possible. The dues will cover all of your graduation fees.

The next senior class meeting will be November 13 at 1:15 P.M. in the auditorium with Mr. Scott Miller

from Jostens. Mr. Miller will present information on caps, gowns, and graduation announcements. Please make plans to attend.

Orders for graduation announcements will be placed November 20 and 26 during the lunch waves.

Congratulations to the new officers of the Spanish Club: Matt Morris, President Max Bender, Vice President Jaren Jackson, Secretary Jessica Fastabend, Historian Gabby Hernandez, Historian Join the Spanish Club for McTeachers’ Night at the College Heights McDonald’s on November 14 from 5:00-8:00 P.M. and help us raise funds for the Carolyn Landis Memorial Scholarship.

The JM Global Citizens Club is going to

LONDON in April 2014!

Donations and sponsorships

for the students are appreciated!

Contact Mr. Wright for information.

372-1100 Ext. 2152

mwright@cityschools.com

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Tuesday, October 29, 2013 7:30-8:00 JAYEM A.M. 8:05-10:05 A1 Benchmark and Period 1 10:10-11:00 Period 2 11:05-12:45 Period 3 11:00-11:25 1

st Lunch

11:40-12:05 2nd

Lunch 12:20-12:45 3

rd Lunch

12:50-2:45 A4 Benchmark and Period 4 Wednesday, October 30, 2013 7:30-8:00 JAYEM A.M. 8:05-10:05 B1 Benchmark and Period 1 Exam 10:10-11:00 Period 2 11:05-1:30 Period 3 Exam 11:00-11:25 1

st Lunch

12:00-12:25 2nd

Lunch 1:05-1:30 3

rd Lunch

1:35-2:45 Period 4 Thursday, October 31, 2013 7:30-8:00 JAYEM A.M. 8:05-8:55 Period 1 9:00-11:00

Period 2 Exam and A2 Benchmark

11:05-12:45 Period 3 11:00-11:25 1

st Lunch

11:40-12:05 2nd

Lunch 12:20-12:45 3

rd Lunch

12:50-2:45 Period 4 Exam Friday, November 1, 2013 7:30-8:00 JAYEM A.M. (Weekly Club Schedule 1)8:05-8:55 Period 1 9:00-11:00 Period 2 and B2 Benchmark 11:05-12:45 Period 3 11:00-11:25 1

st Lunch

11:40-12:05 2nd

Lunch 12:20-12:45 3

rd Lunch

12:50-2:45 Period 4 and B4 Benchmark Monday, November 4, will be a make-up day, and we will operate on the regular JAYEM A.M. bell schedule. A stu-dent who misses an exam must have administrative ap-proval to make it up.

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Date Time Opponent Location

Dec 2 13 6:00 Washington & Lee Home

Dec 6 13 6:00 Culpeper Home

Dec 10 13 6:00 Brentsville Away

Dec 13 13 6:00 Kettle Run Home

Dec 17 13 5:30 Chancellor Home

Dec 20 13 6:00 Spotsylvania Home

Jan 7 14 5:30 King George Away

Jan 8 14 6:15 Stafford Away

Jan 10 14 5:30 Caroline Away

Jan 13 14 6:00 Manassas Park Home

Jan 14 14 5:30 Courtland Away

Jan 17 14 6:00 Culpeper Away

Jan 21 14 6:00 Brentsville Home

Jan 24 14 6:00 Kettle Run Away

Jan 28 14 5:30 Chancellor Away

Jan 31 14 6:00 Spotsylvania Away

Feb 4 14 5:30 King George Home

Feb 7 14 5:30 Caroline Home

Feb 11 14 5:30 Courtland Home

Feb 19-21 14

TBA Conference 27 Tournament TBA

Date Time Opponent Location

Dec 6 13 6:00 Culpeper Away

Dec 10 13 6:00 Brentsville Home

Dec 13 13 6:00 Kettle Run Away

Dec 17 13 5:30 Chancellor Away

Dec 20 13 6:00 Spotsylvania Away

Jan 7 14 5:30 King George Home

Jan 10 14 5:30 Caroline Home

Jan 13 14 6:00 Manassas Park Away

Jan 14 14 5:30 Courtland Home

Jan 17 14 6:00 Culpeper Home

Jan 20 14 5:30 Riverbend Away

Jan 21 14 6:00 Brentsville Away

Jan 24 14 6:00 Kettle Run Home

Jan 28 14 5:30 Chancellor Home

Jan 29 14 5:30 Riverbend Home

Jan 31 14 6:00 Spotsylvania Home

Feb 4 14 5:30 King George Away

Feb 7 14 5:30 Caroline Away

Feb 11 14 5:30 Courtland Away

Feb 19-21 14

TBA Conference 27 Tournament TBA

Date Time Opponent Location

Dec 13 13 6:30 Chancellor @ St. Michaels

Away

Dec 20 13 7:30 Spotsylvania & King George @ Spotsy YMCA

Away

Jan 10 14 6:00 King George Home

Jan 17 14 7:00 Culpeper Home

Jan 24 14 7:00 Courtland Home

TBA TBA Region 3A East Meet @ Lafayette HS

Away

Tryouts for Winter Sports Teams will begin November 11. 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. 2116, 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 Shirelle Jacobs. 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 Jonathan Hooe (226-8705, JEHooe@gmail.com). Practices and meets are held at the

University of Mary Washington’s Goolrich Hall. Practice times—Monday-Thursday 8:45-10:00 P.M. Academic Quiz Team—Head Coach Jason Pope (372-1100, ext. 2214 or jpope@cityschools.com) Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays 3:00-4:15 P.M.

Date Time Opponent Location

Nov 4 13 4:00 Spotsylvania Away

Nov 12 13 4:00 Culpeper Away

Nov 18 13 4:00 Kettle Run Home

Nov 25 13 4:00 Brentsville Home

Dec 4 13 4:00 Manassas Park Home

Dec 7 13 4:00 Conference 27 Tourna-ment @ Culpeper HS

Away

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“Won the Libero position her first year as a Varsity player and has been instru-mental in our team’s growth and suc-cesses with her hustle and dedication to improvement. She always does the right thing and leads through doing, not tell-ing.” Coach Shamus Gordon

“His outstanding play has led us to a 2-2 record against outstanding competition. His out-standing effort as the captain of the team earned him player of the game on defense vs. North Stafford(19 tackles/1 assist) and player of the game on offense vs. Petersburg (4 catches – 136 yards and 4 TD”s). In 4 games, Jarmal has 18 tackles, 20 assists, 1 inter-ception, and 17 catches for 240 yards and 5 TD’s” Coach Rich Serbay

“Outstanding leader of our offense, great lead-ership qualities. Nominated 3 times for the Vir-ginia Preps Player of the Week. Was chosen as the Free Lance-Star Player of the Week for the week of October 21

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th. Completed 18

of 23 passes vs. Chancellor last Friday for 353 yards and 4 TD’s. Also ran for a score.” Coach Rich Serbay

“Number 1 Cross-Country runner, medaled by placing in the top 15 at The Maymont Invita-tional and All-Area Invitational. Has a season best time of 20:34 for 5K. She is also the Jun-ior team captain, leads by example, has not missed a practice, and gives 100% every day! She also participates on the Academic Quiz Team and is a member of The National Honor Society.” Coach David Lovegrove