Energy on the move!
Team 7-2 (Nolte) students brought the law of conservation of energy to life through hands-on lab stations, each showing how one form of energy powers another. Throughout science class, they’ve learned that energy can’t be created or destroyed—it simply changes or converts to other forms.
At each station, students tested how changing one factor affected the energy output, made a claim, and identified the energy conversion that took place (e.g. radiant → electrical in a solar panel or chemical → radiant in a glowstick).
These quick demonstrations showed students how science helps us understand the world around us—and emPOWERs us to harness its energy!
Team 7-2 (Nolte) students brought the law of conservation of energy to life through hands-on lab stations, each showing how one form of energy powers another. Throughout science class, they’ve learned that energy can’t be created or destroyed—it simply changes or converts to other forms.
At each station, students tested how changing one factor affected the energy output, made a claim, and identified the energy conversion that took place (e.g. radiant → electrical in a solar panel or chemical → radiant in a glowstick).
These quick demonstrations showed students how science helps us understand the world around us—and emPOWERs us to harness its energy!
🎃🐐 Mr. Pillow's students had a blast learning outside the classroom! From exploring the pumpkin patch to meeting animals at the exhibit, they got hands-on lessons in nature, agriculture, and science—all while having fun. 🍂📚 What an unforgettable way to learn! 🌟
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Join the MathCounts team!
Join the MathCounts team!
PTAG's main fundraiser is coming up next week!
Mrs. Remy’s Pre-Algebra students sharpened their skills in identifying like terms with a lively game of Math Go Fish! Instead of asking for fours or queens from a traditional deck, students used a custom math deck—requesting x’s, y’s, b²’s, or constants. Nothing like learning while having fun!
JMS families, please take a look at our October newsletter.
https://engage-newsletter.edurooms.com/engage/jenks-middle-school/newsletters/jms-october-news-2025
Ms. Kolar is popping up around the building...bringing surprises and smiles wherever her cardboard cut-out goes!
Ms. Kolar spent her week in Mrs. Demuth's 7th grade Social Studies class. She got to learn about population pyramids and encouraged the kids as they worked on their HDI & Beyond Projects.
Mrs. Demuth spread the love when she Ms. Kolared Mrs. Vargas. Who will be Ms. Kolared next?
Ms. Kolar spent her week in Mrs. Demuth's 7th grade Social Studies class. She got to learn about population pyramids and encouraged the kids as they worked on their HDI & Beyond Projects.
Mrs. Demuth spread the love when she Ms. Kolared Mrs. Vargas. Who will be Ms. Kolared next?
StuCo is working hard to promote spirit week here at JMS! They've made posters, digital fliers, and are planning their outfits! Will you join in dressing up next week?
🎾 Calling all Tennis players🎾
Mrs. Prater & Ms. Baker's Social Studies of Sports students had a special visit from Clay Martin, JPS Athletic Director and NFL Referee! 🏈 He shared his experiences in athletics and officiating at the highest level, giving our students a unique look into sports careers and leadership.
Last week Mrs. Remy's Advanced Algebra 2 students conducted a survey to see what JMS 8th graders thought about various topics including favorite subject, sport, social media platform, music type, study method, and lunch choice and also how much sleep students get and how they get to school. Some results were as expected and others were a little surprising. Either way, the students had fun working together to design bar graphs and pie charts to share the data with the whole school!
Student Council Meeting Wednesday this week!
10/1
8:15 AM
JMS Cafeteria Annex
10/1
8:15 AM
JMS Cafeteria Annex
JMS coordinates our spirit week with the high school's Homecoming spirit week. We do our own dress up days as voted on by Student Council. Get your outfits ready!
Are middle school teachers crazy?🤪Some say yes. Some say no. But one thing is for sure...you have to have a sense of humor to work here! 🤣👏🏼
Are you going to the Hometown Huddle tomorrow? 🏈The Trojans Read the Way Bookmobile 📚will be there ready to hand you a popsicle after you chose 1 free new book!
Monday in 7-4 Science, students in Mrs. Swift’s classes explored potential energy through a hands-on lab. Using tennis balls and meter sticks, students tested how height affects potential energy by dropping the balls from different heights and measuring the bounce back. The bounce back showed how much stored potential energy the ball had. Students discovered that the higher the drop, the greater the potential energy!
⚾️ Hornsby was here!⚾️
Students enrolled in the elective Social Studies of Sport with Mr. Demuth, Mrs. Prater, or Ms. Baker had the chance to learn about careers in sports, ask questions, and even meet the Drillers’ famous mascot. A big thank you to the Tulsa Drillers for coming out to JMS and inspiring our future sports leaders!
It was a home-run event!
Students enrolled in the elective Social Studies of Sport with Mr. Demuth, Mrs. Prater, or Ms. Baker had the chance to learn about careers in sports, ask questions, and even meet the Drillers’ famous mascot. A big thank you to the Tulsa Drillers for coming out to JMS and inspiring our future sports leaders!
It was a home-run event!
💚 Our Health & Wellness students just wrapped up a powerful 2-day suicide prevention event!
➡️ Day 1: Mrs. Waddel, our amazing school counselor, shared protective factors and resources to support mental health and prevent teen suicide.
➡️ Day 2: Students filled our campus with HOPE—covering sidewalks with uplifting chalk messages and hanging colorful notes of encouragement throughout the building.
We couldn’t be prouder of these students for spreading positivity and showing what it means to take care of one another! 🌟
➡️ Day 1: Mrs. Waddel, our amazing school counselor, shared protective factors and resources to support mental health and prevent teen suicide.
➡️ Day 2: Students filled our campus with HOPE—covering sidewalks with uplifting chalk messages and hanging colorful notes of encouragement throughout the building.
We couldn’t be prouder of these students for spreading positivity and showing what it means to take care of one another! 🌟
Picture Day is on the way! All JMS students will have their picture taken for the yearbook. Thursday, September 25th, 2025
Once again, our PTAG is hosting the most epic dodgeball game EVER!
SMASHDOWN:
Dodgeball tournament where the winners go against the teachers!!🤾♀️🤾
Pre-order new shirts through PowerSchool. Shirts are $15.
Students can watch free with AP, or $5.
Students can participate for $10.
*Previous year’s shirts will be available for sale during lunch Oct 6-8 for a discounted price of $10. 👕
