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Friday June 12th, 2026 

A - Day 

Lunch: Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza. Tossed Salad, Carrots, Fruit & Milk.

Lessons: 

Chorus: None 

Orchestra: Period 1- Group L, Period 4- Group J, Period 5- Group K

Band: Period 3- Chicken Nuggets, Period 4- Tuba 7, Period 5- Sax 8

Announcements:  

All are invited to the ⅞ Jazz Ensemble performance at Crellin Park, this Sunday at 4:00 p.m. 

Attention 8th grade FACS class, your mock interviews are Tuesday . Please dress your best and be on time. You will do great ! 

There are only 14 yearbooks left! Bring $21 to Mrs. Velez if you are interested in purchasing one. 

Please take time during your lunch periods this week to check lost and found. 

All Library books are due back to the library. Please check your lockers and at home and turn them in as soon as possible.

I’d like to send out a thank you to Ms. Gruber and the quartet of students who played last night during the NJHS induction ceremony- much appreciated. And I’d also like to congratulate our newest student inductees as well. Congrats! 

As we continue building our capstone skill of reflection, remember that reflection is about taking time to think deeply about your experiences so you can learn, grow, and make better decisions in the future. 

Reflection goes beyond simply describing what happened. It requires honesty, self-awareness, and a willingness to consider how your actions affected yourself and others. 

Here is another example of reflection in action: 

"I was working on a group project and didn't contribute as much as I should have because I assumed my teammates would handle most of the work. When we received our grade, I realized my lack of effort placed extra responsibility on others and affected the group's success. Next time, I will communicate better and make sure I am doing my fair share from the beginning." 

Reflection helps us become stronger students, teammates, friends, and leaders. Every day presents opportunities to learn from both our successes and our mistakes. The goal is not to be perfect—it is to continue growing. 

This week, think about a challenge you faced or a decision you made. What did you learn from that experience? How might that lesson help you make an even better choice in the future? 

Lastly, the 4th quarter is quickly closing out with less than 10 days til grades are due. Students, you need to be checking your grades and touching base with your teachers about your missing work. Also, this is a reminder that many of you have finals this week and next, so you should carve out some additional time to study and prepare- for some of these finals your grades will greatly impact your final average.