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J O H N S E D G W I C K G E N E R A L S
John Sedgwick Generals
FROM THE PRINCIPAL’S DESK
John Sedgwick Junior High 8995 SE Sedgwick Rd
Port Orchard, WA 98366
Inside This Issue
Principal’s Letter pg. 1/3
Tech Club pg. 1/4
Calendar of Events pg. 2
New Social Media! pg. 2
Activities/Clubs pg. 2
Volunteering pg. 2
PTSA pg. 2
AVID Recruitment pg. 4
Sports Schedules pg. 5
Tech Club at John Sedgwick
Dan Novick, Principal
Colleen Bright, Assistant Principal
Happy New Year!
The year 2017 marks the
beginning and the end of an era. After 36 years, John
Sedgwick Junior High will close its doors and reopen
them in the fall as John
Sedgwick Middle School.
One of our most important challenges will be keeping
the culture and traditions of JSJH intact while creating a
fresh vision to meet the
needs of our incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Don’t
worry – there is no shortage of work, and we will seek
your input and participation to help plan and do the
work together. More on this
later, but for now, let’s reflect on some special
events that occurred last year…as in December 2016.
As a thriving STEAM
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math)
and AVID (Advancement Via
Individual Determination) school, students at John
Sedgwick took part in two events which showcased the
skills they are developing to
be college and career ready in our ever-changing world.
During the week of December 5th – 9th, almost
600 John Sedgwick students participated in an Hour of
Code. This is the second
year in a row that John Sedgwick has participated in
this nation-wide STEAM initiative as an entire stu-
dent body. sent out in the
future.
more pics on page 4
John Sedgwick’s Tech club
is an afterschool program that meets bi-monthly and
open to all students. The group initially opened with
coding skills as the main
f o c u s w h e r e t h e y participated in creating code
using Scratch to build games. Members have also
been exposed to the use of Arduinos. Arduinos are small
microcontroller kits/boards
where students are able to build, test, and change the
device to control objects via interactive comput-
er software.
As the club continues to
grow, students will be con-
necting various technol-
ogies in the real and imag-
ined world to create a
unique experience by
deve lop ing , bu i ld ing ,
testing, and optimizing 3d
models, CO2 cars, maglev
vehicles, and a host of oth-
er concepts as directed by
the members. If you happen
to have a hankering for the
unexpected, then join us
and help create the memo-
ries of life.
By Tom Schmuck
Continued on page 3
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Student Opportunities at John Sedgwick
There are many clubs and activities available for students to participate in after school. The following meet on a
regular basis:
BIBLE CLUB: Meets with Mrs. Christman every Fri-
day during advisory.
GSA: Meets every Friday during advisory. Please see
Mrs. Haley for more information.
GEMS: Meets with Bremerton Soroptomist the 1st
and 3rd Wed. from 1:30-2:30 in A226.
GRIEF GROUP: Meets every Tuesday with Mrs. Kon-
tos and is by invitation only.
Jazz Band: Meets everyday during advisory with Mr.
Schroeder.
Jazz Choir: Meets every Thursday after school until
4:30 pm with Mr. Schroeder (times are subject to
change).
One World Club: Meets Fridays with Mr. Rodriguez
in B111 during Advisory.
Photography Club: Meets on Friday afternoons 3-4pm Mr. Durham in A-234.
Publishers Club: Meets with Mrs. Olson in C206
every other Monday from 2:50 to 3:50 pm.
Tech Club: Meets with Mr. Schmuck twice a month
on Wednesdays at 3-4:30pm in C215.
WEB (Where Everybody Belongs): Meets with Mrs.
Kontos during advisory in C206. Membership is by
application only.
Would You Like to Volunteer? There are lots of opportunities to volunteer at John Sedgwick. It’s easy to apply. Come by the Main Office and fill out a simple form. A copy of your driver’s license is needed for a background
check. If you’ve had a background check here in the district in the last two years, you’re good to go. Let our volunteer coordinator, Ms.
Dena Guglielmo, know you are interested by call-ing 874-6097 or emailing her at [email protected]
If you would like to be a part of the John Sedgwick PTSA
Please contact Alana Speidel at [email protected]
CALENDER OF EVENTS January
16………………..………...Martin Luther King Day-No School
18…………....School Board Meeting, at South Colby, 6pm
20……………………………….....PE Make Up during advisory.
23……District Avid Meeting, SKHS Library, 3:15-4:15pm
25………………………….PTSA Meeting, JSJH Library, 7-8pm
27……………………………...…...PE Make Up during advisory.
31……………………………………………………..End of Semester
February
2…5th & 6th Grd.Transition Family Night, JSJH commons,
5:30-7pm
7…SKHS PAC Meeting, SKHS, time TBD
22…..SKHS Counselors pre-resister 8th & 9th Graders
22…………………….…..PTSA Meeting, JSJH Library, 6pm.
28……….8th to 9th Grd. Parent Night, SKHS, time TBD
March
2 & 3…Bugsy Malone Opening Night, JSJH Theater, 6pm
2………....9th to 10th Grd. Parent Night, SKHS, time TBD
4……………………....Bugsy Malone JSJH Theater, 2:30pm.
6..SKHS Counselors return to register 8th & 9th Graders
9……………………………………………………………..….NAEP Test
10………….Bugsy Malone JSJH Theater at 2pm and 6pm
13-17…………………………………………………...…..Spirit Week
17……………………………………………….………...Pep Assembly
21…….…...Wrestling Banquet, JSJH Commons, time TBD
22……………………….……..PTSA Meeting JSJH Library, 6pm
23…………………………………………………....JSJH STEAM FAIR
27-31…………………………………...……...Parent Conferences
*CHECK OUT OUR NEW SOCIAL MEDIA!!!
Find John Sedgwick on:
www.facebook.com/JSGenerals/
www.instagram.com/jsgenerals/?hl=en
http://twitter.com/JSGenerals
Winter 2017 -Page 3
Principal’s Letter continued from page 1
Many of our students are
discovering a real talent and interest in code which has
created a desire in some students to pursue scratch
and computer programming
opportunities. Hour of Code, our Project Lead the
Way science curriculum, and our technology and art
elective offerings are the heart of our STEAM initiative
inside our classrooms. Our
staff and students are looking forward to the
construction of a new “makerspace” in our library
and extending their learning
beyond the walls of John Sedgwick during this year’s
STEAM Fair on March 23. More details on this event
will be sent out in the future.
On December 13th, our 7th
and 8th grade AVID students put their learning on display
during our annual AVID Family Night. After enjoying
a meal together, our
students treated their families to presentations on
AVID binders, Cornell notes, Costa’s levels of questioning
and thinking, and the
tutorial process. At the end of the evening, our student
panel answered questions from the audience. As
usual, our students stole the show! One of the most
rewarding aspects of
education is witnessing stu-dents grow in their
knowledge, confidence, and belief in their abilities. It
was also heartening to hear
many students attribute
their growth to their AVID family.
Finally, as has quickly become a popular tradition,
our staff once again
surprised our students with a Holiday Hotcake feed and
Holiday Extravaganza on our final day before Winter
Break. There are few things more precious than the
smell of a hot breakfast,
except perhaps the smiles and messes on our students’
faces as they enjoyed hotcakes with a variety of
toppings prior to “The
Show”. Once again, our student and staff talent was
on display as we took time to recognize our winter
student-athletes, p lay reverse karaoke, watch
some great student and staff
acts, and sing some holiday carols together. Sleigh bells
ring…are you listening?
Now, let’s return to 2017…
Of course, the big item on
the horizon is our transition to a middle school. In
December, several staff and
parent members of our transition task forces visited
four middle schools: Ridgetop, Central Kitsap,
Sumner, and Jefferson. When combined with our
district’s visit to three other
middle schools last year (Goodman, Harbor Ridge,
and Totem), we have studied the inner workings
of seven highly effective
middle schools for the
purpose of planning the best middle school in America.
We believe we have many great ideas, and our
planning is under way, but
we still want and need input from all of our stakeholders.
With that in mind, we are planning to host a Family
Transition Night on February 2nd for incoming 6th and 7th
grade famil ies ( from
Manchester, Mullenix Ridge, Olalla, and South Colby) as
well as 8th grade families (current 7th graders at
JSJH). This event will start
at 5:30 with a FREE dinner for all families. After
enjoying a meal together, members of our transition
task forces will share highlights of our work so far,
including any recommenda-
tions which were made to our Building Leadership
Team for incorporation into our transition plan. There
will be an opportunity to ask
questions and share your thoughts and ideas on how
to make our transition smooth and how to make
John Sedgwick Middle
School the best middle school in America. At the
end of the evening, we will invite all families to provide
detailed input via an online survey. For a sneak peek at
the survey, click on this link:
h t t p s : / /www.surveymonkey.com/
r/3KF8BST
Finally, we are very
excited to announce that
John Sedgwick has taken the plunge into social media
in order to communicate with our families in a more
direct and “user-friendly”
way. Specifically, we have set up Facebook, Instagram,
and Twitter accounts. Please find, follow, and like
us at:
www.facebook.com/JSGenerals
www.instagram.com/
jsgenerals/?hl=en
http://twitter.com/
JSGenerals
Wishing you and yours many blessings in the new year!
Dan Novick Principal
AVID Elective Recruitment for 17-18 School Year
As we near the end the first semester, it is difficult to imagine that Sedgwick administration and staff are already
planning and preparing for the upcoming school year. In the months ahead we begin our registration process and the
AVID Site Team begins its annual recruiting. AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination AVID, promotes specific
strategies and skills necessary for career and college readiness. AVID’s philosophy is to hold all students accountable to
high levels of achievement while providing academic and social support. The AVID Elective is for ‘middle to
upper-middle’ academic students that have potential for academic success in honors, pre-AP, and AP and other
advanced courses and may need organizational and instructional support paired with rigor in order to be college bound.
In the AVID Elective students are taught study skills, note-taking, time management, writing skills, and research skills,
while being introduced to a college-going culture. The class includes tutorial sessions to provide specific support for
success in students’ academic classes. AVID Elective classes will be offered next year here at Sedgwick and also at
South Kitsap High School. If you think you might be interested in the AVID Elective, talk with a student currently
enrolled in the class and pick up an AVID application in the counseling office. Registration is just around the corner!
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Tech Club Pics continued from page 1
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JS GIRLS BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 2017
Date Day Opponent Venue Release
Time Game Time Return Time
31-Jan. Tues. Ridgetop Ridgetop 1:45 pm V 3:30
JV to follow 6:30 pm
2-Feb. Thurs. Central Kitsap Central
Kitsap 1:45 pm
V 3:30
JV to follow 6:30 pm
7-Feb. Tues. Hawkins Hawkins 1:45 pm V 3:30
JV to follow 6:30 pm
9-Feb. Thurs. Mt. View Home 2:25 pm V 3:30
JV to follow
Own
Transportation
14-Feb. Tues. Curtis Curtis 1:45 pm V 3:30
JV to follow 6:30 pm
16-Feb. Thurs. Cedar Heights Home 2:25 pm V 3:30
JV to follow
Own
Transportation
28-Feb. Tues. M. W. Home 2:25 pm V 3:30
JV to follow
Own
Transportation
2-Mar. Thurs. McMurray Home 2:25 pm V 3:30
JV to follow
Own
Transportation
7-Mar. Tues. Fairview Fairview 1:45 pm V 3:30
JV to follow 6:30 pm
14-Mar. Tues. Playoff TBD
WRESTLING SCHEDULE 2017
Date Day Opponent Venue Release
Time
Game Time Return Time
31-Jan Tues. Ridgetop Home 2:45 JV @ 3:30
V to follow
Own Transpor-tation
2 -Feb. Thurs. Central Kitsap Home 2:45 JV @ 3:30
V to follow
Own
Transportation
7-Feb. Tues. Hawkins & Mar-
cus Whitman Home 2:45
JV @ 3:30
V to follow
Own Transpor-tation
9-Feb. Thurs. Mt. View Middle
School
Mt. View
M. S.
JV @ 6:00
V to follow 6:30 pm
14-Feb. Tues. Curtis Home 2:45 JV @ 3:30
V to follow
Own Transpor-tation
16-Feb Thurs. Cedar Heights Middle School
Cedar Heights Middle School
JV @ 3:30
V to follow
Own Transpor-tation
23-Feb Thurs. Marcus Whitman SKHS JV @ 6:00
V to follow
Own Transpor-tation
2-March
Thurs. McMurray McMurray JV @ 3:30
V to follow 6:30 pm
10-March
Fri. Tournament @ Poulsbo M. S.
1:45
6:30 pm
11-March
Sat. Tournament @ Poulsbo M. S.
Varsity – Arnie Otterbeck: Junior Varsity – Nick Martin
* PLEASE NOTE SPORTS SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*