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Finalist Named in the 2012 National Merit® Scholarship Program

(Evanston, Illinois) Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced that Junction City High School senior, John Gillies has been named a finalist in the 57th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. His selection continues his eligibility to compete for some of the more than $34 million in scholarships that will be offered this spring.

About 1.5 million juniors took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT®).

Gillies will compete for one of 2,500 National Merit $2500 Scholarships that will be awarded on a state representational basis.

Junction City High School had two winners in 2008 when both JJ Rominger-Watts and Joe Junker each won $2500 in National Merit scholarships.

Junction City School District is committed to Engage, Inspire and Educate all our students by offering physical education, music, comprehensive art, computer technology, as well as enrichment and academic support in before and after school programs.
Enrollment: 520
Student Teacher Ratio: 28.11/1
Licensed Staff: 21.3


 
 
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Principal, Bill Bechen

May/June 2012

May has finally brought some well-deserved sunshine-I hope you have been able to get out in it and enjoy the warmth! Along with the sunshine, May brings the end of the year into view and the reminder that there is much to do before we shift into summer.

Some dates of interest:
May 16 Late Start 9:30am
May 21-24 Laurel Music Performances at JCHS 7pm
May 25 PA Day-District Transitions Meetings
May 28 Memorial Day
May 29 Laurel Site Council
May 29-31 Safety Week and 4th graders visit Oaklea Middle School
June 4-8 Swimming Week for 1st -3rd grades and 4th grade Outdoor School
June 12 Move-up Day-students meet their teacher for next year
June 15 Field Day, Last day for Students (dismissal at 12PM)
June 18-22 Year-end Progress Reports will be mailed
Keep an eye on your child’s classroom newsletter and Tuesday folder for additional classroom activities.

My final message of the year last year was one of gratitude for the community support Laurel receives. I would like to echo that again, but specifically thank our amazing Parent Group. Their effective fund raising, classroom and teacher support, and ability to make Outdoor School happen has positively impacted students at all grade levels and will continue to do so. Thank you.

As always, feel free to email me with any of your questions or comments.

Regards-Bill
Important Dates, Information»
Welcome to Junction CIty Schools - Video Link Here
May 18 LES - Popcorn Friday
May 21 School Board Meeting, 6pm - Visit the School Board Website Page Here
May 21-24 LES - End of Year Student Music Performance at JCHS, 7pm
May 23 LES - Walk-a-Thon
May 25 No School - Teacher Work Day, Territorial Daycare Closed.
May 28 No School - Memorial Day, Territorial Daycare Closed.
May 29-31 Safety Week and 4th graders visit Oaklea Middle School
June 4-8 Swimming Week for 1st -3rd grades and 4th grade Outdoor School
June 12 Move-up Day-students meet their teacher for next year
June 15 Field Day, Last day for Students (dismissal at 12PM)
June 18-22 Year-end Progress Reports will be mailed
If you would like to receive Laurel's Parent Newsletter
by email, Click here.
If you would like to receive the Superintendent's Newsletter by email, Click here.

Fridays are T-shirt day. Show your school spirit and wear your
Laurel tie-dye T-shirt!

LAUREL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1401 LAUREL STREET
JUNCTION CITY, OR 97448
(541) 998-2386 Fax: (541) 998-8422
www.jcles.org
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