Harris Middle School Blog http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?blogid=2147483909 2013-05-26T22:56:29Z en-US SPRING FLING DANCE http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147512365&blogid=2147483909 The Student Council is sponsoring a Spring Fling dance this Friday, April 12th, from 7 00 9 00.  Tickets are $5.00 in advance or $8.00 at the door and can be purchased in the gym.  Any student who is ineligible

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  • The Student Council is sponsoring a Spring Fling dance this Friday, April 12th, from 7:00 - 9:00.  Tickets are $5.00 in advance or $8.00 at the door and can be purchased in the gym.  Any student who is ineligible for Test Fest, will also be ineligible for the dance.
]]> PBIS = POSITIVE BEHAVIOR http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147511585&blogid=2147483909 Teachers, please send the names of the students for weekly recognition for positive behavior to Mrs. Bermudez by Thursday morning.  

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  • Teachers, please send the names of the students for weekly recognition for positive behavior to Mrs. Bermudez by Thursday morning.

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    ]]>         8th GRADE SHIRTS http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147511584&blogid=2147483909 8th Graders, remember to bring your 8th grade shirt orders to Ms. Schellhaas or Ms. Rodwell in Girls' P.E. by Wednesday, February 20, 2013. 

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  • 8th Graders, remember to bring your 8th grade shirt orders to Ms. Schellhaas or Ms. Rodwell in Girls' P.E. by Wednesday, February 20, 2013. 
    • ]]>         PENNY DRIVE(2) http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147510887&blogid=2147483909 Students, the Penny Drive is going on at both lunches now Save those pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. The winning grade will get a big screen movie reward period in the gym with popcorn. The Penny Drive is going on

    ]]>     Ruth Brewington 2012-12-12T14:54:00Z pennies penny_20101101060902_JPGStudents, the Penny Drive is going on at both lunches now! Save those pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. The winning grade will get a big-screen movie reward period in the gym with popcorn. The Penny Drive is going on now!!! The Penny Drive ends this Friday


    ]]>         GIRLS BASKETBALL TRYOUTS http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147510885&blogid=2147483909 7th and 8th grade girls’ basketball tryouts will be this afternoon in the gym from 3 00 4 15 (6th grade tomorrow). Have your ride here to pick you up no later than 4 15. See Ms. Oldham in Room

    ]]>     Ruth Brewington 2012-12-12T14:54:00Z 7th and 8th grade girls’ basketball tryouts will be this afternoon in the gym from 3:00 - 4:15 (6th grade tomorrow). Have your ride here to pick you up no later than 4:15. See Ms. Oldham in Room #126 if you have any questions]]>     NOVEMBER 30 - EARLY RELEASE DAY FOR STUDENTS http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147510463&blogid=2147483909 Friday, November 30th, is an early release day. Students will be released at 12 50

    ]]>     Ruth Brewington 2012-11-26T14:54:00Z Friday, November 30th, is an early-release day. Students will be released at 12:50  ]]>     PENNY DRIVE STARTS NEXT MONDAY - DEC. 3 http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147510462&blogid=2147483909 Students…get ready…the Penny Drive begins next Monday. Save those pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. The winning grade will get a big screen movie reward period in the gym with popcorn. Penny Drive begins next Monday  

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    • Students…get ready…the Penny Drive begins next Monday. Save those pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. The winning grade will get a big-screen movie reward period in the gym with popcorn. Penny Drive begins next Monday! 

    ]]>         PBIS Cart - Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursday http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147510459&blogid=2147483909 The PBIS cart will be at the front steps on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the morning before school

    ]]>     Ruth Brewington 2012-11-26T14:54:00Z The PBIS cart will be at the front steps on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the morning before school]]>     Movie Reward Day(2) http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147510458&blogid=2147483909 Our next PBIS reward will be a Movie Reward Day during 5th and 6th period in the gym on Friday, December 7th. Students must have earned 100 PBIS tickets (10 raider Bucks) and

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    • Our next PBIS reward will be a Movie Reward Day during 5th and 6th period in the gym on Friday, December 7th. Students must have earned 100 PBIS tickets (10 raider Bucks) and no suspensions b/t Nov 2nd & Dec. 5th. Save those tickets!

    ]]>         HARRIS JACKETS AND SWEATSHIRTS(2) http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147510389&blogid=2147483909 only Harris jackets and sweatshirts mat be worn inside]]> Ruth Brewington 2012-11-10T14:54:00Z
    • This is a reminder that only Harris jackets and sweatshirts may be worn in the building.

    ]]>         Movie Reward Day http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147510388&blogid=2147483909 Our next PBIS reward will be a Movie Reward Day during 5th and 6th period in the gym on Friday, December 7th.]]> Ruth Brewington 2012-11-10T14:54:00Z

    • Our next  PBIS reward will be a Movie Reward Day during 5th and 6th period in the gym on Friday, December 7th. Students must have earned 100 PBIS tickets (10 raider Bucks) and no suspensions b/t Nov 2nd & Dec. 5th. Save those tickets!

     

    ]]>         Fall Family Picnic http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147510387&blogid=2147483909   Students, our Fall Family Picnic will be next Thursday. Invite your parents to lunch next week and enjoy good times and great weather. Everyone will have a 90 minute lunch. Invite the folks we hope so see them here

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    Students, our Fall Family Picnic will be next Thursday. Invite your parents to lunch next week and enjoy good times and great weather. Everyone will have a 90-minute lunch. Invite the folks; we hope so see them here on Thursday! Reservation forms will go home on Monday!

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    ]]>         Turkey Bowl Shirts on Sale http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147510200&blogid=2147483909 Turkey Bowl Shirts are for sale today for only $10 through Nov. 2, 2012.]]> Ruth Brewington 2012-10-27T14:54:00Z

    Turkey Bowl Shirts are for sale today for only $10 at the Candy Count table @ lunch. If you purchase a Turkey Bowl shirt, you’ll get into the Turkey Bowl free on Nov. 16th. Not only that, you can wear the Turkey Bowl shirt every Friday as a spirit shirt. Order your shirt today through Friday, November 2nd.

    ]]>         Anime Club http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147510199&blogid=2147483909 Ruth Brewington 2012-10-27T14:54:00Z
    • Attention Anime Fans…The T.H. Harris Anime club is re-forming this year.  If you are interested in trying out for this club, please see Ms. Federico in Room #228.

     

    ]]>         Halloween Dance http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147509994&blogid=2147483909 The Student Council will be sponsoring a Halloween dance on Friday, from 7 00 9 00 in the gym.  You can wear costumes but no masks are allowed.  Tickets are on sale now and are $5.00 in advance and $8.00 at

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  • jackolanternThe Student Council will be sponsoring a Halloween dance on Friday, from 7:00 - 9:00 in the gym.  You can wear costumes but no masks are allowed.  Tickets are on sale now and are $5.00 in advance and $8.00 at the door.
    • ]]>         Candy Count Contest http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147509990&blogid=2147483909 Students…get ready…the Candy Count Contest begins at both lunches this Wednesday. Guesses are ¢50 each or 3 for $1. The student guessing closest to the total amount of pieces of candy donated gets the biggest container of candy. 2nd &

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    Students…get ready…the Candy Count Contest begins at both lunches this Wednesday. Guesses are ¢50 each or 3-for-$1. The student guessing closest to the total amount of pieces of candy donated gets the biggest container of candy. 2nd & 3rd places get their choice of the other containers of candy.

    ]]>         Parent Writing Competition http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147509981&blogid=2147483909 Students, remind your parents of the parent writing competition mentioned in the last 2 newsletters.  Deadline for parents to write about YOU and win you first place in the lunch line for a week, is Oct. 25…

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    Students, remind your parents of the parent writing competition mentioned in the last 2 newsletters.  Deadline for parents to write about YOU and win you first place in the lunch line for a week, is Oct. 25…

    ]]>         ELA Family Night http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147509787&blogid=2147483909 Students, our first E LA Family Night is next Thursday from 6 30 8 30. We hope to see everyone there

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    • Students, our first E/LA Family Night is next Thursday from 6:30-8:30. We hope to see everyone there!
    ]]>         Harris Pumpkin Decorating Contest! http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147509786&blogid=2147483909 Students, you can enter the Harris Pumpkin Decorating Contest  You can carve it, decorate it, or paint it Write your name on the bottom with a permanent marker entry forms can be picked up from the front office. Please limit

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    • Students, you can enter the Harris Pumpkin Decorating Contest! You can carve it, decorate it, or paint it! Write your name on the bottom with a permanent marker; entry forms can be picked up from the front office. Please limit pumpkins to cantaloupe or softball sized only. Entries must be in before 10/30 and will be judged on Halloween day; thewinner will go home with a basket full of ghoulishly delightful treats!
    ]]>         HARRIS JACKETS AND SWEATSHIRTS http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147509452&blogid=2147483909 This is a reminder that only Harris jackets and sweatshirts may be worn in the building.  

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    • This is a reminder that only Harris jackets and sweatshirts may be worn in the building.

     

    ]]>         DANCE TEAM INFORMATION http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147509451&blogid=2147483909 Members may not attend meetings,  if they have not turned in their insurance coverage and proof of physicals. Please change in the locker room and bring all your items into the Dance Room.  Please have your rides waiting at

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    • Members may not attend meetings,  if they have not turned in their insurance coverage and proof of physicals. Please change in the locker room and bring all your items into the Dance Room.  Please have your rides waiting at the end of dance practice.  TENNIS SHOES MUST BE WORN FOR ALL PRACTICES.

     

    ]]>         Turkey Bowl T-Shirt Design Contest http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147509450&blogid=2147483909 Students, do you want to be the winning artist for this year’s official Turkey Bowl t shirt? Friday, October 5th is the entry deadline. See details on the fliers posted around campus this week  

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    • Students, do you want to be the winning artist for this year’s official Turkey Bowl t-shirt? Friday, October 5th is the entry deadline. See details on the fliers posted around campus this week!

     

    ]]>         December Home Room Donut Party http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147509449&blogid=2147483909 Your homeroom could be the winner of a December donut party just by bringing in box tops and Community Coffee proof of purchase symbols.    

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    • Your homeroom could be the winner of a December donut party just by bringing in box tops and Community Coffee proof-of-purchase symbols.  

     

    ]]>         Gym Locker Room Policy http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147509447&blogid=2147483909 Students, this is a reminder that you are not allowed to go to the locker room except during your assigned gym time.

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    • Students, this is a reminder that you are not allowed to go to the locker room except during your assigned gym time.

    ]]>         STUDENT WALKERS http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147508654&blogid=2147483909 Students who walk home are reminded that the gate closest to the field is NOT to be used to exit campus. All walkers must use the exit gate closest to the flagpole

    ]]>     Ruth Brewington 2012-08-19T14:54:00Z Students who walk home are reminded that the gate closest to the field is NOT to be used to exit campus. All walkers must use the exit gate closest to the flagpole]]>     BAND AND CHORUS http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147508653&blogid=2147483909 Attention all students The T.H. Harris beginner band and the Harris show choir are looking for new members. See Mr. Villalobos in the Band Room to sign up for tryouts & to pick up a letter to have your

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    • Attention all students! The T.H. Harris beginner band and the Harris show choir are looking for new members. See Mr. Villalobos in the Band Room to sign up for tryouts & to pick up a letter to have your parents fill out. Choir tryouts will be held starting on Monday. All students trying out for the choir will have to prepare 2 songs to sing.
    ]]>         SCHOOL CLUBS - CHESS AND YOUNG AUTHORS http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147508635&blogid=2147483909 The Harris Chess Club is looking for some new recruits, especially in 6th grade. You must be in either honors math or science, or you can get a recommendation from one of those teachers.  Our award winning team boasts of

    ]]>     Ruth Brewington 2012-08-15T14:54:00Z The Harris Chess Club is looking for some new recruits, especially in 6th grade. You must be in either honors math or science, or you can get a recommendation from one of those teachers.  Our award-winning team boasts of three team national champions, and one world champion. Meetings are held after school Mon-Weds in Room #110, Mr. Shannon's room, from about 2:30-4:15; for those who are USCF registered, tournament play is every Friday after school.   
    • Students: if you love creative writing...stories, poems, books, etc., you may want to join the T.H. Harris Author’s Club.  See Ms. Federico in Room #228 for information about this club. New and former members must complete a new sign-up form. 
    ]]>         FREE OR REDUCED LUNCH http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147508554&blogid=2147483909 The deadline to return Free Reduced lunch applications is Sept. 20, 2012. The lunch status is the same as last year for now… forms not approved by the deadline mean that you will pay FULL PRICE

    ]]>     Ruth Brewington 2012-08-10T14:54:00Z The deadline to return Free/Reduced lunch applications is Sept. 20, 2012. The lunch status is the same as last year for now… forms not approved by the deadline mean that you will pay FULL PRICE!

    ]]>         WALKERS http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147508553&blogid=2147483909 Students who walk home are reminded that the gate closest to the field is NOT to be used to exit campus. All walkers must use the exit gate closest to the flagpole.

    ]]>     Ruth Brewington 2012-08-10T14:54:00Z Students who walk home are reminded that the gate closest to the field is NOT to be used to exit campus. All walkers must use the exit gate closest to the flagpole.]]>     SCHOOL STARTS AUG. 9, 2012 http://harris.jppss.k12.la.us/harris/Blog.aspx?id=2147508389&blogid=2147483909 Welcome back, students.  Our first day back at school will be August 9, 2012 and it will be a full day of school starting at 7 30am and ending at 2 20PM.

    ]]>     Otis Guichet 2012-07-20T14:54:00Z Welcome back, students.  Our first day back at school will be August 9, 2012, and it will be a full day of school starting at 7:30 AM and ending at 2:20 PM.]]>