8th Grader at JCSD Participates in Civil Air Patrol

Janesville CSD 8th grader, Jason Westendorf, has been a member of the Civil Air Patrol for about 2 years. The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is a congressionally chartered, federally supported non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles, and occupations.

Jason joined the Civil Air Patrol with the intention of just getting his pilot license. Being a Cadet in CAP, he has now decided that he may want to join a branch of the military after high school. He has learned about aviation, ground search and rescue, and air search and rescue. CAP cadets are trained to help in case of natural disasters or searches.

Some of the benefits of being in the Civil Air Patrol include: flying a plane, glider, or hot air balloon. They learn discipline, how to do drill exercises, and how to stand in formation. Each cadet gets personal training and receives several benefits.

A few of Jason’s favorite things include glider flights, orientation flights, encampment, ranking up, making new friends, and joining Color Guard, which marched in the Janesville Days Parade this summer.

Anyone (12 years or older) interested in learning more about Civil Air Patrol can attend an open house on October 30, 2022, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Livingston Hanger in Waterloo.

Snack Shack is Now Open

The Small Business Operations class, taught by Ms. Katie Johnson held a grand opening on Monday, September 12. To promote the business, the class held a poster contest amongst elementary students. The winning students received $5 in Snack Shack Cash.

The Snack Shack is open daily from 7:45 - 8:15 am. They serve a wide variety of products including fruit & yogurt parfaits, muffins, granola bars, peanut butter crackers, flavored waters, and juices. Ala cart recently opened during middle and high school lunch shifts.

Although an exact decision has not yet been made, the group agrees that all profits will be spent beautifying and promoting JCSD.

Ms. Johnson states, “I am SO impressed with the work ethic of this group. There are some who can’t be there as early because of prior engagements, but they make it up in other ways. Everyone is there and working together so well.”

Building Project Update

Construction continues in the Courtyard and Middle School Wing. The windows have been removed and filled in with masonry block. All excavation and grading has been completed and a moisture barrier has been installed. The wall in the elementary gym has been cut for new door entry into the courtyard.

The batting cages have been demolished. Work will continue after the completion of the courtyard.

In the weeks to come, concrete will be poured in the courtyard, rubber tiles will be installed, and grading for the baseball/softball batting cages will take place.

All these projects will surely enhance the aesthetic and functionality at JCSD. The finished projects will be great!

HS Students Promote Recycling

The 10th grade students in Integrated Science II are responsible for the recycling in the building throughout the year. They are responsible for picking up recycling from classrooms every Monday. In an effort to try to get everyone in the school to recycle and know the importance of recycling, students were broken into groups to present to each class PK-8. They presented what recycling is, the importance of recycling, what can be recycled at school, and what can not be recycled at school. The younger students really seemed to enjoy the presentations and the interaction with high school students. Mrs. Giraud, the high school science teacher, states, “I feel it is important for every student and teacher to know the why, what, and how's of recycling to make this as impactful as possible.”