This past week in Mrs. Swift's 7-4 science classes, students explored the impact of invasive species in Oklahoma. After conducting research on various species, students created Canva posters and presented their findings to the class. From Zebra Mussels to Water Hyacinths, here are just a few of the invasive species we learned about and the presenters who presented them!
⚽ 8th grade girls interested in Lady Trojan Soccer next year....see the links below!👀
https://www.jenksps.org/o/athletics/page/soccer-join-the-team
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMKYHXQsmKIfklOic_ycbn0BYrOvb8PEgCBxYrjW9LKl_11w/viewform?usp=sf_link
The Inspyral Circus dazzled 7th graders today with their talent and enthusiasm.
😊🪩It's all smiles at the 8th grade dance tonight! 😊🪩
Students in Mrs. Gunsaulis’s seventh grade Language Arts classes enjoyed publishing opportunities this week, including an Argument Olympics writing and speech contest as well as writing letters to their legislators after writing their argument essays.📣✍We love hearing student voices!
Mrs. Drouillard's seventh graders are writing odes right now during National Poetry Month. Their topic choices: person (a teacher at JMS), place (JMS),or thing (a class at JMS). Final drafts were written outside with chalk so that people can read them and relate. ✍️☀️🏫
This week in Mrs. Swift's Science class, students participated in a hands-on lab modeling biomagnification through a marine ecosystem. They used cups to represent different organisms—plankton, mackerel, tuna, and humans—and Skittles to symbolize toxins like mercury. As the activity progressed, students observed how toxins accumulate and become more concentrated as they move up the food chain, ultimately causing the most harm to apex predators. This interactive lab helped students understand the concept of biomagnification and its real-world impact on marine life and human health.
Team 7-5 and science teacher, Mr. Smith, in partnership with Tulsa Area Trout in the Classroom have been raising fish all year! They have learned about the ecosystem, trout life cycles, water quality, and more! This week, the whole team went to release their trout into the wild. They also learned about tying flies, casting fly rods, and types of bugs they can use as bait. 🎣It was such a beautiful day outdoors, so full of hands-on learning. ☀️
⭐ OANJHS⭐
Our National Junior Honor Society hosted 16 schools with 250+students at the Glenpool Conference Center Tuesday. JPS Police Chief Tim Stone II, Police Chief Richard Phillips, and Captain Fish from Muskogee Tribal Police- Lighthorse Police Department, Police Chief Jason Jackson from Jenks Police Department and finally, Fire Captain Richie Martinez all gave guidance about being “First to Respond," our conference theme. 🚨🚒
Dr. Nick Brown and Dr. Stacey Butterfield opened today’s conference. Dr. Butterfield did a very fun activity with the students that showed them the first step to leadership begins with them.
Break out sessions included JMS Nurse Heather Hoffhine practicing CPR on pillow partners and also putting together first aid kits for each student to take home with them. Eric Flowers, MS, BSN, RN, CEN from Tulsa ER and Hospital with two colleagues provided instructions on "stop the bleed", splinting and what to expect when visiting the ER. Participants also got to experience a Yoga session and First Response Jeopardy. 🏥
Wow! 🎺🎷🥁
Our 8th graders were lucky today to jam out with the King Cabbage Brass band! 🙌🎶
Are you a fan of competitive gaming? Do you love games like Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, and Splatoon 3? Then the Middle School eSports Club is the place for you! 🎮🕹
We’re a brand-new club using Nintendo Switch consoles to train, compete, and have fun with other students who share a passion for gaming. It doesn't matter if you're a casual player or ready to go pro!
Fill out the form for consideration:
https://tinyurl.com/JMS-Esports
Here is more info for 8th grade families about the PTAG's 8th grade dance!!🕺 💃
These two ladies are very deserving of the Certified and Classified Employees of the Month award! 🥇
Congratulations go out to JMS 7th ELA teacher Lisa Averitt and Paraprofessional Grey King. 🙌
8th Graders....it's your time to save the date!
More info for 7th grade students & families.
What’s in Your Trash? 🧐
Yesterday, JMS students took spring cleaning to the next level! Team 7-2 science students teamed up with Health & Wellness classes for a recycling audit at school.
Each week, Mrs. Taylor's Health & Wellness students collect blue bins across campus and empty them into our Mr. Murph containers. Yesterday, Dr. Nolte's science students sorted, weighed, and analyzed our school’s recycling to track what’s being recycled—and what doesn’t belong.
These were our main findings:
* About 80% of our recyclables were paper and cardboard
* About 8% were plastic bottles
* Too many non-recyclable items—including snack wrappers, tissues, and even a ton of pencils (really?? 🤨)
Reminder: Contaminated recycling bins can lead to entire batches being rejected. Keep those blue bins truly "green"! Check your school’s recycling guide, and remember—reduce and reuse come first! ♻️
📚✨ JMS Scholastic Book Fair is Open! ✨📚
Exciting news! The JMS Scholastic Book Fair is officially open and will run through April 4, 2025. Students can stop by to explore a fantastic selection of books and find their next great read!
Don't miss this opportunity to support our school and encourage a love of reading! 📖🎉
Classes will come to the library with their ELA teacher. The schedule is:
3/25=Pitchford, Clark
3/26=Smith, Traylor & Norford
3/27=Gibbs, Keeton
3/28=Bray
3/31=Averitt, Reiter
4/1=Brewer, Linder
4/2=Cline, Drouillard
4/3=Gunsaulis, Thorn (Le) & Wideman
4/4=Nguyen, Pillow
🏀March Madness is coming to JMS!🏀
Who will win the ultimate basketball battle between staff and students? This StuCo fundraiser is always an exciting time of fierce but friendly competition. Students who want to attend must buy a wristband for $5 during lunch this week. (No AP passes)The battle happens 3/28 during 5th hour.
Our wonderful PTAG has announced the 7th grade party. Save the date!
Mrs. Swift’s Advanced Science students (plus a few others) have been bringing learning to life in the greenhouse! As part of an enrichment opportunity, students planted seeds two weeks ago and have been eagerly observing their germination and growth. The greenhouse has become a hub of excitement as students witness the power of nature and science firsthand. We have zinnias, tomatoes, zucchini, morning glory, jalapenos, watermelon, sunflowers and much more. Stay tuned as these young scientists continue their growing experiment!
