Summer Update-  (7/7/17)

As we finish the first week of July, I wanted to provide you with a few updates of interest:

• Alissa Osborne, 7th grade ELA teacher has moved to the high school.  We have hired a new teacher, Mary Dulle to replace her on the junior high staff.   Mary recently graduated from Xavier University and will be a great addition to our staff.
• I have been profiling different teachers each day on our Facebook page.  If you haven't already liked our page, please go there and follow us so you can be up-to-date on happening at the junior high.
• I have recently added an Instagram account for the junior high.  You can find me at the_mr_dalton.
• Open house will be from 4pm to 6pm at LJHS on Monday, August 14th.  More details will follow.  Both 7th and 8th grade parents and students are invited to attend.
• The first day of school for 7th graders is August 15th.
• The first day of school for 8th graders is August 16th.

I hope everyone is having an enjoyable summer.  Check back later for additional information and updates!

 

PTO Volunteers Needed (5/15/17)

The LJHS PTO is looking for volunteers for the 2017-18 school year.   If you are willing to volunteer for any of these positions, please let me know by calling 513-934-5303 or emailing me at dalton.brian@lebanonschools.org.  

Secretary-  The secretary prepares the agenda and takes minutes at the monthly PTO meetings.  These meetings take place the second Monday of the month at 4:30pm at the junior high.  Meetings typically last less than 1 hour.

Communication Coordinator-  Use PTO Manager and email to send communications to parent volunteers.  

Staff/Student Engagement Coordinator-  Sets up a variety of staff and student activities to celebrate achievements and events.

Box Top Coordinator-  Two times a year, organize, count, and send in Box Tops for reimbursement for the PTO.

Warrior Walk Volunteer-  Parents are needed to help make this event successful.   We are specifically looking for someone to learn the sponsorship coordinator role so it can be passed on to a new volunteer after next school year.  

 

PTO Meeting- (5/13/17)

There is a PTO meeting this Monday, May 15th at Lebanon Junior High School beginning at 4:30.  If you are interested in participating in the junior high PTO as an officer or as a helper for the Warrior Walk fundraiser, please contact me (dalton.brian@lebanonschools.org) or attend the meeting on Monday.  The LJHS PTO has contributed over $15,000 this year to support our teachers and students.  Please consider beginning a volunteer with this amazing organization.

 

Freshman Course Request Forms- (5/8/17)

Freshman course request forms are being sent home today with students.  Please look these over and if you have changes, contact the high school guidance department by this Friday.

 

Teacher Appreciation Week (5/2/17)

This week we are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week as well as recognizing other staff in the building who play an integral role in the education of our students.  This includes bus drivers, cooks, aides, secretaries, custodians, etc.  I encourage you to take a moment to send a note, card, or email to someone in our school who has made a difference in your life.  Thank you to all of the staff at the junior high who do so much for our students every day.

 

AIR Testing Reminder- (4/18/17)

I hope everyone had a great spring break.  This is a reminder that AIR testing will resume next week on the following dates:

Math 7-  April 24 and 25

Math 8-  April 27 and 28

Science 8-  May 1 and 2

 

AIR Testing Update- (3/23/17)

Students have been participating in AIR testing this week.  All 7th and 8th grade students must take the ELA and Math assessment and 8th graders take the science assessment.  Attendance has been great this week and we thank you!
 

AIR Testing Dates- (3/13/17)

LJHS will begin spring AIR testing on Monday, March 20th.   During the testing periods, we encourage students to eat breakfast before arriving to school, get to bed early the night before testing and get a good night of sleep, and schedule appointments so that school is not missed as make-up testing will cause students to miss class.   Testing will take place from 7:15 to 9:30 each day.   Below is the schedule we will follow for testing:

ELA 7th-  March 20 and 21

ELA 8th-  March 23 and 24

Math 7-  April 24 and 25

Math 8-  April 27 and 28

Science 8-  May 1 and 2

Parents of Gifted Students- (3/2/17)

The Hamilton County ESC is only 10 days away from our annual Parents of the Gifted Resource Fair. This is a FREE event! We only ask that families register at: bit.ly/giftedparent.

Click here for an informational flyer.

Kindergarten Registration Information- (2/27/17)

Open House for New Junior High- (2/21/17)

We will be holding an open house on Thursday, March 9th here at the new junior high.  Parents, students, and community members can tour our new facility and participate in our Writing Gallery Walk.  The LJHS Orchestra and Girls Choir will be performing.  We will also be hosting an Open Mic Night for students who wish to share one of their writing pieces.  The open house will take place from 5:00 to 7:30.  Parking is available on both sides of the new building as well as at the old junior high.  We look forward to seeing you on March 9th!  Click here for more information!

 

Student's of the Week-  (2/21/17)

Thank you to Domino's Pizza of Lebanon for sponsoring our Student of the Week program here at LJHS.  Each week, Domino's donates pizza which is distributed to our ten students who are recognized each week.  Thank you!

 

Principal's Blog Survey (2/12/17)

Thank you for visiting my blog.  Please take a minute to complete this short survey so I can better know who makes up my audience as well as provide more information you would like to see on the blog.  Click here to begin the survey.

Power of the Pen (2/12/17)

Congratulations to members of the LJHS Power of the Pen team.  They competed this weekend at the sectional competition.  The 8th grade team placed and 3 of our students placed in the top 15 for their grade level with over 100 students competing at each grade.  In addition to all of this success, one LJHS student was awarded Best of Round award for her piece of writing.

 

National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month- (2/4/17)

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness month. For the month of February the Violence Free Coalition likes to do something special to help bring awareness to this issue.

This year they have created a social media contest to get students talking about the issue as well as give them the opportunity to win a gift card of their choosing! There will be a winner every week, and a grand prize winner at the end of the month. The grand prize is $100!

This is a great opportunity to get involved in the awareness month! Visit the link below to get more information about the contest.

Video Link: https://www.powtoon.com/c/eZTYNbRSp2W/1/m

 

7th Grade World History- (1/31/17)

If you have a chance, ask your 7th grader what they are studying in world history.  I have had the opportunity to observe many great hands on lessons and discussions about the Vikings and Feudalism in each of our 7th grade World History classes.  Thank you Ms. Bolling, Ms. Ferguson and Ms. Rowe for giving our students the opportunity to live and experience history!

 

The City Show- (1/25/17)

Last Thursday, The Lebanon Channel visited LJHS for a tour of the new building which was broadcast last night during The City Show.  If you did not see this show, you can visit the link below to get a glimpse of the new junior high.  The junior high portion begins at 28:50 of the show.  https://thelebanonchannel.viebit.com/player.php?hash=iJVRvNZD1ll7#

 

6th Grade Parents Night- (1/24/17)

The LJHS guidance department will be hosting a parent's night for 6th grade parents on Tuesday, February 7th at 6pm in the Berry Auditorium (old junior high).  We will be providing general information at LJHS, registering for classes, and discussing the scheduling process.  A flyer will be coming home with 6th grade students later this week.

 

Students of the Quarter- (1/23/17)

Congratulation to Mackenzie Glancy, Aiden Riffle, Morgan Doak, and Jacob Mickus who were selected as the second quarter Students of the Quarter for LJHS!  Great job and thank you to the teachers who nominated them.

 

2017-18 Course Registration- (1/19/17)

Student entering grades 7, 8, and 9 will be scheduling for the 2017-18 school year during the month of February. Parents of students entering 9th grade should plan to attend a meeting at Lebanon High School on February 6th.  Parents of students entering 7th grade should plan to attend a meeting at 6pm at  Berry (the old Jr. High) on Tuesday, February 7th.  Registration information will be sent home with students during the first two weeks of February.  If you have questions about the registration process, please contact your child's guidance counselor.

9th grade student registration(current 8th grade students)

January 26 - ROTC/Connections visit 8th grade through History class ( Aux. gym).

February 6 - 9th grade registration forms passed out to 8th grade students during advisory. Registration process discussed with students.  Teachers make recommendations through the day

February 6 - Parent meeting for 8th grade students at LHS at 6pm.

February 10 - 9th grade registration forms due back to advisory teachers.

February 17 - LHS guidance here to review students registration forms - 7:30 to 10:00 (multi purpose room).

8th grade student registration(current 7th grade students)

February 6 - Pass out registration forms and curriculum guides. LJHS 7th grade staff sign off on registration forms for accelerated classes.

February 6 - Teachers with 7th grade students need to separate form and keep the carbon, send white copy home with student

February 10 - Registration forms due to advisory teacher.

7th grade student registration(current 6th grade students)

February 6 - Registration form and curriculum guide passed out to students. 

February 7- 8:50 am meet at Berry to speak to students

February 7 - Parent meeting for 6th grade students at Berry - 6:00 PM ( Berry Auditorium)

February 10 - All white copies of registration form due to Berry homeroom teachers.

 

Message from our Superintendent- (1/19/17)

Thank you Lebanon – Lebanon City Schools express appreciation to the community.

Guest Column - Todd Yohey, Superintendent, Lebanon City Schools

On behalf of the Lebanon City School District, I want to thank the Lebanon community for its support of the bond issue that has provided funding to renovate or build new facilities for our current and future students. The impact of that support was clearly evident when students and staff reported back to school at the new Lebanon Junior High School. In many communities, junior high schools tend to be second-hand buildings, i.e. former high schools or middle schools. Not often do junior high students, staff and parents get to experience the excitement of opening a new school building. I had many teachers and students tell me that they could not sleep the night before school started in January. Everyone I have talked to has described how wonderful it is to teach and learn in the new building. Excitement and wonder are hallmarks of good instruction.

At the same time, we have received some feedback from a few community members regarding the size of some of our new spaces. Once reminded that our project was only made possible through the support of our community AND a partnership with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission (OFCC), they understand better some of the limitations we faced in our project. OFCC projects are co-funded by the state and the local school district. As such, OFCC plays a big role in decisions regarding the scope of the project. The state will only fund the square footage space approved by OFCC. If you get a chance to visit the new junior high and think the cafeteria is too small or the gym is not big enough, please remember the spaces were built to the specifications in the OFCC design manual. We have a great partner in OFCC and they have worked hard in helping us stretch every dollar to fulfill our facility needs.

The district is planning a community open house this spring. Time and date has not been determined so please be on the lookout for it. We hope to see you there!

 

Afternoon Pickup-  (1/11/17)

When you are picking up your child in the afternoon, please make sure you are in a marked parking space.  This will help ensure the safety of all students who are attempting to find their parents in the afternoon.  We also request that you park in the open spaces closest to the football field and not park in the area where the Berry teachers are parking.  Thank you for your cooperation.

 

Video (1/6/17)

Thanks to Lebanon resident Ron Alvey for this aerial video of our new junior high. Click Here to Watch Video.

 

Brief Lockdown Today (1/5/17)

Today, when we learned of the incident at the Warren County Career Center, we briefly put the building on a modified lockdown until we received further information regarding the situation.  This was done as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all students.  Once we received the all clear, the modified lockdown was lifted and activities resumed as planned.  Our students and staff did an excellent job responding quickly to the lockdown instructions.  

 

Successful Opening (1/4/17)

The junior high had a successful opening yesterday with all students getting another tour of the building to start the day and a review of behavior expectations in the new building.  Students them attended classes, ate lunch, and overall it was a great beginning to our time in the new junior high.  Thank you to all the parents, teachers, and students for patience during this transition!

 

Ready to Open (1/2/17)

The new school is ready to open on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.  Just a few reminders for students and parents....

• Student dropoff is at the old junior high.  Students will walk up the sidewalk to the new building.
• The entrance to the building off of SR 48 is for buses only.
• The new junior high parking lot is not accessible from 6:50 to 7:15 for student dropoff.  Only those who have meetings will be permitted to enter this parking lot from 6:50 to 7:15.
• Student pick up in the afternoon will be at the old junior high.
• Maps and FAQ's were mailed home before break and links to those documents can be found below in a previous update.
• Our new address is 160A Miller Road.  Our phone number has not changed though we do have a new fax number.  The new number is 513-228-1043.

We are all very excited about our first day in the new building.  Please be patient and allow extra time for dropoff in the mornings as students have slightly farther to walk.

 

Happy Holidays (12/24/16)

On behalf of the staff of Lebanon Junior High School, I would like to wish you all a happy and safe holiday.  We hope you and your family can be together to celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another.  We are thankful for your support and are looking forward to an amazing 2017!

 

New Building Update (12/22/16)

After several busy days, the junior high has been relocated to the new building.  Our address is now 160A Miller Road.  Our phone numbers and email addresses will all remain the same.  Thank you to our custodians, secretaries, cafeteria staff, technology department, and maintenance department for all of your support in making the move happen in a smooth and efficient manner.  An open house will be held in late January or early February.  Stay tuned for more information.  

 

Snow Day/Delay Information  (12/15/16)

Our Superintendent, Mr. Yohey, has release important information regarding our 2016-17 snow day/delay procedures.  Please click the link to access the letter he released today. Snow Day/Delay Letter

 

ODE Launches New Mobile App  (12/7/16)

Click this link to get more information about the Ohio Department of Education's new Mobile App.

 

Information About The Move   (12/3/16)

The 3rd volume of my newsletter will be mailed home this week.  This newsletter contains the answers to many questions you may have about our move to the new building. Click this link for a sneak preview of the Newsletter.

By clicking this link, you can see the traffic map for the new Lebanon Junior High.  Traffic Map Link

Wrestling Invitational-  (12/3/16)

Great job by our wrestling coaches and athletic director, Heidi Calvert, on hosting a reserve wrestling tournament today, Saturday, December 3rd.  It is great to see so many wrestlers getting the opportunity to participate in this event!  Also a big thank you to Mr. Ryan Taylor, Social Studies teacher, for organizing and running the event.

 

VIP Tour and Luncheon- (11/30/16)

The VIP Tour of the new building and the luncheon for students who earned this reward from the Warrior Walk will be held on Tuesday, December 6th from 10:45 to 12:45.  Student will enjoy a pasta lunch provided by a caterer and then tour the new facility.  Check out the picture on twitter after next Tuesday's event.

 

PTO Meeting-  (11/22/16)

The LJHS PTO met last night for the monthly meeting.  The meeting was attended by 5 parents and Mr. Dalton.  The next PTO meeting will be December 12th at 4:30pm.

Career Center Field Trip- (11/22/16)

The 8th grade took a field trip to the Warren County Career Center on November 21st.  This was an opportunity to explore the programs the career center offers to students beginning their Junior year.

 

Boil Advisory- Update (11/13/16)

The boil advisory has been lifted but students and staff are encouraged to bring water for Monday.

From this afternoon:  Due to a water main break near the school, Lebanon Junior High is currently under a boil advisory for Monday. Students and staff are encouraged to bring a water bottle to school tomorrow as the drinking fountains will not be available for use. Coolers of water will be provided so drinking water is available for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

 

Fall Musical- Peter Pan  (11/5/16)

The LJHS Drama Club will be performing Peter Pan on November 18th and 19th beginning at 7pm.  Please come out and support our junior high drama club students as they show off their talents on the stage.

 

Help Needed from Parents and Students (10/22/16)

UDF, Domino's, and Subway on Broadway have all had issues this fall with students coming to their businesses after school and not representing themselves or their families in an appropriate manner.  Students are moving items around the store at UDF, coming in large groups, taking space in the parking lots, cursing in front of guests, and overall just being disrespectful.  The businesses are happy to serve our students however they must conduct themselves in a manner that does not disrupt their business with other customers.  This is after school hours and the businesses have been advised to contact the Lebanon Police if they continue to have issues with our students.  We are requesting all students and parents help us rectify this situation and respect these businesses who support our community in many ways.  

 

Student/Parent/Teacher Progress Update Night (10/22/16)

It is not too late to sign up to meet with your child and his/her teacher.  This Thursday, October 27th is our final Student/Parent/Teacher Progress Update night.  Use the link below in this blog to schedule a conference. 

 

Skyping With an Author  (10/12/16)

Students in Mrs. Wnek, Mrs. Whitsel, and Ms. Gorsuch's classes got to Skype with the author of Freak The Mighty today during Language Arts class.  Click here to watch a brief video of the discussion.

 

Fire Safety Week! October 9th to 15th (10/12/16)

Did you know that, on average, 115 Ohioans die each year in fires? What makes this number more difficult is that many of these deaths could have been prevented by taking a few quick and easy steps. Fire is everyone’s fight and this week is dedicated to increasing awareness about how to prevent fires. For actions, tips and more information about Fire Prevention Week 2016, click here.

 

Parent/Student/Teacher Progress Update Nights-  (10/7/16)

Link to conference scheduler-Please use this link to schedule conferences with your child's teachers.  

Go to the link

Select the teachers with which you wish to conference

Complete the registration form

Use the email you receive and select the link which will show you the times each teacher is available.

Select the times

Enter the information at the bottom of the page

Click submit and your conferences are scheduled- you will receive a follow-up email listing the date, time and teacher.

Please reference the flyer link below to determine who may need to sign up for a conference.

2016-17 Parent, Teacher, Student- Progress Update Night Flyer (Oct. 20 and Oct 27)

 

Parents/Teacher/Student Conferences- (10/3/16)

Mark your calendar for Thursday, October 20th and Thursday, October 27th.  More information about conference times and logistics will be posted soon.

 

Update from the Nurse- (10/3/16)

Please make sure to visit the School Information section of our website for updates from our school nurse.

 

Career Day Speakers Needed- (9/27/16)

Career day is October 14th in the morning.  If you are willing to be a speaker, please contact Jessica Bacher at bacher.jessica@lebanonschools.org.  We would love to have you come and share your experiences with our students.  

 

Substitute Teachers Needed-  (9/20/16)

The Lebanon City School District is always in need of substitute teachers.  To be a substitute teacher, you must have a bachelors degree and enjoy working with kids.  If you are interested in becoming a substitute teacher, visit the district Facebook page at this link:  https://www.facebook.com/Lebanon-City-Schools-110666205677020/?fref=ts

 

Constitution Day- (9/12/16)

Constitution Day is Saturday, September 17th.  To celebrate this event, the LJHS social studies teachers have planned many activities during the week of September 12-16 to help educate students on our Constitution.  Last Friday, September 9th, a letter explaining some of these activities and a voter registration form were sent home with your child.  Today in history classes, students were asked "what does the Constitution mean to you?"  If you have time, ask your child how they answered this question and share with your child what the Constitution means to you!  

 

Spirit Week-  Sept. 12-16

Next week is homecoming week for Lebanon so the junior high will be holding spirit week beginning on Monday, September 12th.  

Monday-  Red/White/Blue Day

Tuesday-  Beach Day

Wednesday-  Camouflage Day

Thursday- Pirate Day (No weapons w/costumes)

Friday-  Maroon/White Day

 

Warrior Walk Fundraiser- (9/9/16)

Yesterday, we held the Warrior Walk Fundraiser Kickoff Assembly.  This fundraiser is a no-sell fundraiser and all students have the opportunity to participate in the 2 mile trek to Miller Ecological Park regardless of the amount of money they raise.  Last year's event raised nearly $20,000 and helped the PTO fund a new Chromebook cart, Renaissance Prizes, teacher grants, and much more!  Please ask your child for the fundraising envelope and paperwork.  We hope you will be willing to support our PTO!!!

Warrior Walk Meeting Tomorrow- (8/31/16)

The PTO is meeting tomorrow at 4:30 to discuss plans for the upcoming Warrior Walk.  The meeting is in the teacher's lounge at the junior high if you would like to be part of this great event.

Immunization Reminder-  (8/27/16)

Over 70 letters were mailed out on Friday to parents of 7th graders who do not have their immunization records submitted to the nurse.  Please note that by law, your child will not be able to attend school beginning Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 if this paperwork is not submitted.  Please do not wait until Wednesday or Thursday to try to submit this paperwork.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Follow our Superintendent on Twitter-  (8/25/16)

Our new superintendent Mr. Yohey is now on twitter.  Follow him by searching @lebanonstrong on Twitter

ProgressBook Update- (8/24/16)

As you may know, we are experiencing lots of issues with our new online gradebook system ProgressBook.  These problems are not unique to Lebanon as several other districts are experiencing the same issues.  Please be patient as we work to resolve these issues.  If you have questions, please contact the school office and we will try to assist you!

Congratulations LJHS Volleyball- (8/24/16)

Congratulations to all four of our LJHS Volleyball teams who started the season victorious last night!  Keep up the great work! 

8th Grade ProgressBook Log-in Info (8/22/16)

Progressbook information was mailed home last Friday, August 19th.  You should be receiving this information today or tomorrow.  If you have issues with your log-in information, please contact the school office for assistance.

Student Dropoff in the AM-  (8/17/16)

For the safety of all students, we are asking you not to drop your students off on Milller Road.  Please make sure you are dropping your student in the designated areas.  We appreciate your cooperation in this matter.

PTO Meeting- (8/16/16)

The LJHS PTO met this evening and I want to thank everyone who attended including our teacher representative Carrie Vaughan. It was great to see all the ways the PTO supports the students and staff of LJHS.  A primary focus of tonight's discussion was the upcoming Warrior Walk on October 14th.  This is the only fundraiser for the junior high PTO so your support of this event is needed.  More information will be coming home with students soon however if you or someone you know is interested in being a corporate sponsor, please contact me by email. (dalton.brian@lebanonschoools.org)   

Cell Phone Use at School- (8/12/16)  

This year, students will once again have the opportunity to use cell phones in their classrooms for educational purposes.  Many teachers are using a "stoplight" policy to help students know when they can and cannot use the phones in their classroom.  When the light is red, students are not permitted to use the cell phones that day.  When the light is green, students are permitted to use the phone during the period.  When the light is yellow, students can use the phones but must wait until they are told by the teacher when and how to use them.  Ultimately, cell phone use in the classroom is determined by the teacher. Students who do not follow the cell phone policy of the teacher may have their phone taken by the teacher.  If you need to contact your child by text, please understand that your student may only reply during lunch time and between classes.  

Picture Day-  (Updated 8/12/16)  

School pictures will be taken on Thursday, August 18th.  Order forms were sent home with students this week.  Please ask your child for the order form!

Warrior Welcome-  (Updated 8/11/16)

Wow!  What a great start to the 2016-17 school year.  I want to thank all of the 7th graders and LJHS staff members who made today a success.  Students toured the building, attended a class meeting with administrators and counselors, learned about the various activities they can participate in at LJHS, logged into their ProgressBook and Google accounts, and made tie-dye t-shirts.  

Crosswalk Change-  (Updated 8/8/16)

The crosswalk located between the junior high and Northside Baptist Church has been removed.  Students will need to cross the street using the crosswalk located at Miller Road and Rosemarie Drive.  There will be a crossing guard at this location each day.  For the safety of all students, we ask that you drop and pick up students in the junior high parking lot. 

Warrior Welcome-  (Updated 8/8/16)

On Thursday, August 11th, all 7th graders will participate in the Warrior Welcome.  This day is designed to help students have a smooth transition to the junior high.  Students will take a tour of the building, attend an activity fair to learn about school activities they may choose to get involved with, and follow their schedule from class to class.  Students will also participate in a tie-dye activity.  Students are encouraged to dress appropriately to prevent ruining their clothing.  

Immunization Updates- (Updated 8/8/16)

Just a reminder that all 7th grade students must have their immunizations updated prior to the start of school.  Please make sure you submit updated immunization records to the school nurse Mrs. Flaig.

Open House-  (Updated 8/8/16)

Seventh grade parents are encouraged to attend open house on Wednesday, August 10th.  Students with last names A-K can arrive between 6 and 7 pm while students last names L-Z should arrive between 7 and 8pm.  

OCT 11th PD Day Folder