Needed Immediately!  Or no Movie Day for one of our members :(

A Movie Day permission slip has been turned in BUT it is missing the students name.

If you do not remember writing your name on your permission form...please come by B 201 ASAP.

The CJSF Movie Day is set for June 4th. We will leave at 10:45 am and come back at some time between 2:30 - 2:45.

You must have all your school and community hours done and turned in to the office by May 24th.

Permission slips (bright pink, passed out at the May 15th meeting) must be turned in by May 22nd to Mrs. Seipel in B 201 along with $20 for the movie ticket and bus transportation. Make sure to fill out the movie choice on the left side of the form; we will buy the tickets and distribute them at the theater. Once the movie is chosen, you may not change. If you need didn't get a permission slip, you must come to Mrs. Seipel.

Please bring your own lunch or bring money to buy lunch there (Dublin Hacienda restaurants). You will have about 45 minutes to an hour to eat lunch.

You are responsible for all the work in the classes you will miss.

Thank you to all the volunteers at the Team Breezy Collegiate Cup Event! A message from Team Breezy...

"We wanted to pass on a very big thank you from Team Breezy for a successful Team Breezy Collegiate Cup!  The weather gods smiled upon us and the visual of soccer, families and fun made it a wonderful day.  We want to thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts for every last thing that you did, whether you baked cookies, collected money, put on tattoos, played soccer, served nachos, supported a cast of endless volunteers, sold candy...the list is endless.  We could not have done it without each and every one of you!  Thank you for being there to make a difference in the lives of those that will benefit from yesterday proceeds.  More importantly you have shown our community the gift of philanthropy by bringing your children, your parents, your teams, your friends and families to show the true meaning of "paying it forward" for Team Breezy.  You have forever changed lives!"

~ Carolyn Bried

Reminder:  Babysitting is NOT acceptable community service hours.  Tutoring outside of school is NOT acceptable community service hours.

If in doubt, please contact Mrs. Seipel.

Also, all community service MUST have a supervisors signature and contact information.  If these are missing, the hours will NOT be accepted.  Mrs. Seipel must be able to contact the supervisor.

ARF in Walnut Creek offers community service days to create projects to benefit ARF's shelter animals, such as creating enrichment items for ARF animals, baking dog treats, landscaping and animal care cleaning tasks.  Offered monthly, 10 am - 2 pm, $30.   Please check the website below for details and/or availability.    

www.arf.net

See flyer below :)

Flyer

What is CJSF?

CJSF is a statewide organization founded for the purpose of fostering high standards of scholarship, service, and citizenship in the middle grades. CJSF emphasizes service to the school and the community while creating pride in scholastic achievement.

Who is eligible for membership?

Seventh and eighth grade students who qualify with the appropriate grades are eligible.

When does CJSF meet?

CJSF will meet afters school on the 2nd Wednesday of each month starting in September..

What are the academic requirements for CJSF?

The requirements to join CJSF are simple. Because it is a scholarship organization, 7th and 8th grade students earn points based on their grades.  An "A"=3pts; "B"=1 pt; and "C"=0 pts.  Students must earn 8 points per semester.  Qualifying courses are Math, Science, English and History. Students who have a D/F in any subject will not qualify for membership for that semester.

Why a membership fee?

There is a $5.00 membership dues per semester for California State affiliation.

What is required for school/community service?

Students are required to complete 10 hours of volunteer service per semester. Tutoring, coaching, volunteer work with other community groups can all be counted. Any service that is not compensated and helps others qualifies. The goal is for members to balance their high academic achievement with public or school service.

What are the benefits of CJSF membership?

Students who qualify for 3 or more semesters will promote 'With Honors". They will receive a CJSF gold pin, a certificate with a gold seal, and they will be accepted as an Associate Member in CSF (the high school California Scholarship Federation).

Membership brings with it the opportunity to participate in activities which benefit the school, the community, and the student.  Activities will include fund raisers (ink cartridge/phone recycling;??-grams); service projects (tutoring, school supply drive, food bank) and possible field trips.

When do students apply?

Eighth grade students have a 2-week window to apply at the beginning of first quarter.  A copy of the previous semester report card must be attached to the application.

Seventh grade students will be eligible to apply during the 2-week window at the beginning of third quarter.  A copy of the previous semester report card must be attached to the application

Applications are available on the CJSF web page.

How do students apply?

1. Students complete an application and submit to the CJSF box by the deadline announced by Mrs. Seipel, CJSF advisor. 

2. CJSF advisor analyzes the semester report card of the applicants. Membership is based on grades earned during the preceding semester.  Previous members membership will also be based on completing club service hour requirements.

3. Membership status will be posted on the bulletin board in the MPR prior to the first meeting.