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1970 Morrill Avenue, San Jose, California, 95132
Phone (408) 923-1930 FAX: (408) 946-0776

A.J. Winckler - Principal Rick Rauscher - Assistant Principal

Principal's Message

I would like to introduce myself to all incoming sixth graders and new students to Morrill Middle School myself. I am Anjanette Winckler and I have been working as a principal in the Berryessa Union School District for four years. I first was a principal at Noble Elementary School, and this is my second year here at Morrill.

I would like to extend a warm welcome to all Morrill students and parents for the 2012-2013 school year. At Morrill Middle School the mission statement is: "To prepare each student to be successful in high school and in life. This is accomplished by providing our students with a safe and positive environment that supports their learning. Through high expectations for behavior and academics, we will guide students as they acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that foster an enjoyment of learning, a respect for them selves and others, and the ability to become responsible citizens." The staff is dedicated and will work hard to ensure your child receives a strong educational experience. Morrill Middle School teachers will foster literacy, promote an understanding for mathematics; explore the world of science and social studies, while integrating technology into the learning process.

Parent Involvement

Parent involvement is important and your child will have a better school experience if you know what is going on at school. All teachers need your help to ensure students succeed, so please make sure you participate in your child's educational journey and keep up with the activities and educational opportunities at Morrill Middle School.

Here are some helpful ideas:

All parents and students make sure you sign-up for infinite campus so you can keep track of you student's progress.
Meet your child's teachers and principal.
VOLUNTEER to help out at school whenever possible.
Familiarize yourself and your child with the student handbook including rules concerning dress codes, conduct, attendance, etc.

Early Release Wednesdays

This year all parents and students will need to pay particular attention to the school calendar. If you look closely it will show that on every other Wednesday there is an additional early release day. We will continue to have Thursday early release days each week. The first Wednesday early release day is September 5, 2012. All students will be excused from school at 1:47 p.m. You will then notice every other Wednesday is an early release day.

Please join us on September 13h for our Back to School Night. This evening provides an opportunity to meet your child's teachers, learn about the curriculum, and understand the educational objectives and procedures of each class. More information about Back to School night will be provided soon.

Please don't hesitate to come by or call should you have questions regarding your child's education.

School begins

Monday, August 27th

at 7:56 a. m.

Morrill is a uniform exclusive school

Please note a few additions have been made to the Morrill dress code. We have added the color yellow to our color scheme for our tops and dark jeans for the bottoms.
The standard dress for all students at Morrill is clothing that is black, white yellow, or gray only, with no logos:

Ø      Top item of clothing - black, white, gray or yellow or any combination of those colors
Ø      Bottom item of clothing - solid black, solid grey, dark blue jeans (no holes or tears)
Ø      Backpacks - no red, maroon, or dark blue
Ø      Shoes - black, white, gray, yellow or any combination of black, gray, yellow and white (black, gray, yellow or white shoelaces)

Please refer to your time tracker for details on the district wide dress code

Important dates

Aug 21        BUSD meeting District Office 7:30 p.m.

Aug 23        WEB Day for incoming 6th graders and new students       8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (schedule pick up and picture day)

Aug 24        7th & 8th graders pick up schedules & Picture Day       8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. in cafeteria

Aug 27        School Begins 7:56 a.m.

Sept 3          Labor Day - No School

Sept 5          Early release day 1:04 p.m.

Sept 12        School Site Council meeting 5:30 p.m. in library

Sept 13        Back to School Night             6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Sept 19        Early release day 1:04 p.m.

Sept 21        First Dance 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

Early release days

Please mark the following Wednesdays on your calendars:

9/5, 9/19, 10/3, 10/17, 10/31, 11/14, 11/28, 12/12, 1/9, 1/23, 2/6, 2/15, 2/27, 3/13, 3/27, 4/17, 5/1, 5/15, 6/14

Please call the district hotline

923-1901 (Chinese) 923-1902 (Spanish)
923-1903 (Vietnamese) 923-1904 (Tagalog)

Somebody will get in touch with you to deliver the essence of the document.

請利用校區熱線電話923-1901

會有專人與您聯繫為您翻譯解說資料上的重要內容。

Por favor llame al teléfono de asistencia al 923-1902
y alguien se pondrá en contacto para darle la información esencial del documento.

Xin gọi số hotline của khu học tại 923-1903
và sẽ có người giúp quí vị để hiểu những điều cốt yếu của văn kiện.

Tawagan po ang distrito sa numero 923-1904 kung nais ninyong isalin and ano mang bahagi sa kasulatang ito. Salamat po.

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