29 February/Febrero 2020

Half Day for High School on March 17High School will be dismissed at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, March 17. Students in Grade 11 will

take the ACT test. School bus routes will run at 12:00 PM. Bagged lunch will be offered to all

students prior to departing school.

Please note: Some ACT testers with one-day extended time accommodations will be released

when the student completes the test. These students will be permitted to contact his/her

parent via phone or text for pick up.

The Feria de Primavera T Shirt RevealedCongratulations to 2nd grader, Gabby Slate, the winner of

the 2020 Feria de Primavera shirt design competition!

Special thanks to Mr. Dennis Ward for coordinating the

contest.

Ordering — Shirts are now available for pre-order. The

�rst round of shirts will be delivered and available for

students to wear to school on Friday, March 20. Online

ordering is preferred. Paper order forms will be sent home in folders of elementary students.

Remember — the Feria de Primavera is a fun family event held at the Lopez Campus on

Saturday, April 4th, 11 AM - 3 PM. Save the date!

 

 

High School Quarterly ExamsPlease be aware of your high school student's quarterly exam schedule! Quarterly exams are

worth 15% of the quarterly grade in each course. Students need to prioritize time and effort

to prepare well!

 SCHEDULE

Tues, March 3 - REVIEW DAY

Wed, March 4 - REVIEW DAY

Thu March 5 - 1A EXAM & 3A EXAM

Fri, March 6 - 2B EXAM and 4B EXAM

Mon, March 9 - 2A EXAM and 4A EXAM

Tues, March 10 - 1B EXAM and 3B EXAM

Wed, March 11 - Makeup Exams & online Interim Testing for Algebra 1 and Geometry

students

Yearbooks for sale!The Yearbook is on sale for all Morris Jeff families! Orders can be placed online or through

the school of�ces. Yearbooks are $35.

 How to Buy

Online by clicking here

Payment (cash or check payable to Jostens) can be submitted to school of�ce (attn:

Mrs. Evans, yearbook advisor)

The yearbooks will be delivered in May before the end of the year. Reserve your yearbook

today!

MJFP Annual Fish Fry

N E W S / N O T I C I A S

E V E N T S / E V E N T O S

Join us for the MJFP Annual Fish Fry on the following Fridays: March 13th, 20th & 27th. All

proceeds support Morris Jeff Athletics. Show your Pelican

Pride and enjoy delicious golden fried �sh cooked to

perfection!

Adult plate – $10 includes two pieces of �sh, 3 sides

and a slice of French bread.

Child’s plate – $6 includes one piece of �sh, 2 sides and

a slice of French bread.

Veggie plate – $5 includes 3 sides and a slice of French

bread.

Sides – macaroni and cheese, green beans and coleslaw.

**Baked �sh is available upon request. Dine-in/Carry out ONLY**

Online pre-ordering will be available. Online pre-orders must be placed by Thursday at 5pm

and picked up by Friday at 5pm. Orders of 10 or more can be delivered upon request.

Event Location: Morris Jeff Community School - 211 S. Lopez, NOLA 70119

Help Make the Feria Great! We Need You!It's not too late to join the Feria planning team! All types of

volunteers are needed - those who can work from home and

those who can meet up with others. If you are willing and have

talent, skill, or time to offer, please contact

feria@morrisjeffschool.org to contribute to this rewarding fun

celebration for our school!

We are excited to meet you! All are welcome! Just show up at any of the following:

Planning Meeting: March 3, 5:30-7:00 PM, Second Line Brewery

Feria Work Day (to build & refresh games): March 8, 10 AM - 4 PM, Lopez Campus

Planning Meeting: March 16, 5:30 -7:00 PM, Second Line Brewery

High School Dress Down DayStudents may dress down on March 13th for an early St. Patrick's Day celebration. Green will

be the featured color, and spirited St. Patty's Day accessories are welcome, so long as

students adhere to the usual rules and expectations.

Please note: March 17th (actual St. Patrick's Day) is the day Juniors take the ACT test here on

campus, so students should be prepared for an academically focused day, by getting adequate

sleep the night before, having a healthy breakfast, and wearing full uniform.

PYP ExhibitionIn 5th grade, the �nal year of the Primary Years Programme (PYP), students and teachers co-

create an extended, in-depth unit known as the PYP Exhibition. Students will present their

culminating projects, which tackle current issues of local and global signi�cance. You'll be

amazed by the topics and thorough research!

When: Wednesday, March 4 from 5:00 to 6:30pm

PYP parents in younger grades—especially if you are new to Morris Jeff—this is a great

chance to see some of what makes Morris Jeff and the International Baccalaureate

curriculum so different from other schools and what your kids will be doing as they �nish PYP.

The 5th-grade students have been working incredibly hard, bringing together their IB

knowledge and practices in a form that shows off their independent thought, research, and

communication skills.

 

Middle School Global Leaders / Líderes Globalesde la Escuela IntermediaCheck out our Middle School Global Leaders! Every week Middle School recognizes a student

in each grade as a Global Leader for demonstrating the IB Learner Pro�le Attribute.

R E C O G N I T I O N S / R E C O N O C I M I E N T O S

¡Mira nuestros líderes globales de Middle School! Cada semana, la Escuela Intermedia reconoce a un

estudiante en cada grado como Líder Global por demostrar el Atributo del Per�l de Aprendiz del IB!

Balanced

I show leadership by developing

intellectually, physically, and emotionally.

Equilibrados

Muestro el liderazgo mediante el

desarrollo intelectual, física y

emocionalmente.

Year 1: Grade 6 / Año 1: Grado 6

Kingston exhibits the attribute of Balanced during classes and

on the basketball court. He uses kind words and actions, gets

along with peers, and works well collaboratively on academic

tasks and projects. Kingston is thoughtful to check in with

peers if they seem upset and recognizes how important his

contribution to a class is in order for the class to be successful.

Kingston presenta el atributo de equilibrado durante las clases y en

la cancha de baloncesto. Utiliza palabras y acciones amables, se

lleva bien con sus compañeros, y funciona bien en colaboración en tareas y proyectos académicos.

Kingston es re�exivo para comprobar con sus compañeros si parecen molestos y reconoce la

importancia de su contribución a una clase es para que la clase sea un éxito.

Year 2: Grade 7 / Año 2: Grado 7

Bobby is a leader in the classroom and on the �eld. Bobby

represents Morris Jeff with pride as a member of the Pelican

band, the �ag football team and the soccer team. In the

classroom, Bobby always pushes himself to do his best. In

science class, Bobby actively seeks ways to increase his

knowledge. In spite of long practices and a busy game

schedule, Bobby managed to improve his grades from the �rst

quarter.

Bobby es un líder en el aula y en el campo. Bobby representa Morris Jeff con orgullo como un

miembro de la banda de pelícano, el equipo de fútbol de la bandera y el equipo de fútbol. En el aula,

Bobby siempre empuja a sí mismo de hacer lo mejor. En la clase de ciencias, Bobby busca

activamente maneras de aumentar su conocimiento. A pesar de las prácticas largas y un calendario

de partidos ocupado, Bobby logró mejorar sus cali�caciones del primer trimestre.

Year 3: Grade 8 / Año 3: Grado 8

Nyla demonstrates Balanced by being a leader in the class and on sports teams. She holds her

classmates accountable during class and encourages them to work hard. Her high academic

habits contributed to her being on the AB Honor Roll (only 1 B!) and the Study Skills Honor

Roll. She was an integral part of the girls’ volleyball team. Even

when she had to sit out due to injury, she still came to practice

and cheered on her teammates during games.

Nyla demuestra equilibrada por ser una lídera en la clase y en los

equipos deportivos. Ella tiene estandardes altos para sus

compañeros de clase durante la clase y les anima a trabajar duro.

Sus altas hábitos académicos contribuyeron a su estar en el cuadro

de honor AB (sólo 1 B!) Y la Técnicas de estudio de Honor. Ella era

una parte integral del equipo de voleibol de las chicas. Incluso

cuando tuvo que sentarse debido a una lesión, todavía llegó a la

práctica y animaba a sus compañeros de equipo durante los partidos.

Staff Member / Miembro de la Personal

Mr. Jestin Moorehead is our Balanced staff member of the

week. Mr. Moorehead leads in many ways at our middle school.

Mr. Moorehead is the Middle Years Programme Coordinator,

Grades 6-8. He designs professional development for Units of

Inquiry and coaches our teachers how to best implement the

International Baccalaureate framework while teaching Science

and Design to 6th graders. In addition, Mr. Moorehead leads

our Girls Basketball team which was our league’s runner up

this year, as a coach. He is a favorite among students, past and

present.

El Sr. Jestin Moorehead es nuestro miembro del personal Equilibrado de la semana. El Sr. Moorehead

conduce en muchos aspectos de nuestra escuela intermedia. El Sr. Moorehead es el Coordinador del

Programa de los Años Intermedios, grados 6-8. Él diseña el desarrollo profesional de Unidades de

Investigación y entrena nuestros maestros cómo implementar mejor el marco del Bachillerato

Internacional, mientras que enseñan de la ciencia y el diseño a 6º grado. Además, el Sr. Moorehead

lleva nuestro equipo de baloncesto femenino, que fue segundo de nuestra liga este año, como

entrenador. Él es uno de los favoritos entre los estudiantes, pasados y presentes.

 

High School Travel Club: Winter Wonderland Tourof QuebecThe high school Travel Club is touring Quebec City and Montreal over Mardi Gras Break. This

language, culture and winter sports adventure tour will be �lled with 5 days of activities.

Students will visit an ice hotel, practice French as they visit traditional French Canadian

restaurants, tour Old Town Quebec and Montreal, visit a world-class archaeology museum,

explore an underground city and shopping mall, go dogsledding, downhill skiing and even go

C L U B S / C L U B E S

toboggan racing at the foot of a French castle! We wish them a

great trip. We know they will represent Morris Jeff and our

city well!

 

Please return library books!Students who have overdue library books will be sent home

with a pink �ne notice from the library. Please check your

student's backpack or folders from school. If you �nd and

return the book, there is no charge. The library does not

charge for overdue books, only lost ones. Thank you for

helping to keep our library collection intact!

 

Softball for 5th - 8th GradesIt is softball season again! Softball practice will begin after the Mardi Gras break. Click here

for more details.

 

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If you have something to contribute to the MJCS Pelican Press, please complete

this submission form by Wednesday evening at 5pm for inclusion in the Friday

distribution. If you have a good story about a member/group of the MJCS community, we

invite you to share the details and images in this submission form. Thank you for your

participation in our school community!

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