What's happenin' at JYJ?

We have new vocabulary words! Vocab contract work is due THURSDAY Nov 10. We will also have a vocab assessment that day. The words are listed below.


Report cards went home on Friday afternoon. You may keep the report card but should return the signed report card envelope as soon as possible. If you would like to have a conference, please email me at mbutler3@wcpss.net.


Tomorrow is Pronto Pasta Dine Out Night. The proceeds collected tomorrow night will go towards the DC field trip so PLEASE come out and support us!


Speaking of DC, first payments for the payment plan were due on Oct. 28. If you have not turned it in yet, please do so as soon as possible. The next payment is due Nov. 30.


While on the field trip front, we will be heading to Poe Health center on Friday November 18th. If you have not yet done so, please send in $15 and the signed permission form.


Check back later for more information!


Mr. B


Vocab Words! (Words have a dash in front of them and an example of the proper usage of the word follows)

-Exclusive (adj) – not shared, or belonging to only one person

Ex. Holly asked Peak for an exclusive interview because she wanted more publicity.

-Discourage (v) – to persuade or convince NOT to do something

Ex. Paul discouraged Tom from jumping off the cliff because they weren’t sure how deep the water was.

-Devastate (v) – to destroy or ruin completely; to make helpless or overwhelm

Ex. The earthquake devastated Haiti. Ex. Jill was devastated by the news that her dog died.

-Protest (v) – to speak out against or object to something; (n) the act of people protesting

Ex. (v) MLK protested the mistreatment of blacks by the government.

Ex. (n) Many people across the US are holding protests against the US government.

-Elusive (adj) – not easy to catch or see; somewhat rare or secretive

Ex. Some say that the elusive Sasquatch lives in the mountains of Montucky.

-Optimistic (adj) – hopeful or positive outlook

Ex. The optimistic hunter felt confident he could find the elusive Sasquatch.

-Distraught (adj) – very upset, extremely worried or troubled

Ex. Jill was distraught when her dog died.

-Previous (adj) – happening or coming before in time or order

Ex. Tom thought back to the events of the previous day.

-Assumption (n) – a guess, a total shot in the dark

Ex. Jim made the assumption that Charles would love the clown he sent to his birthday.

-Treacherous (adj) – dangerous or unreliable; not something that is going to come hurt us, loose footing

Ex. Climbing a skyscraper, rickety old rope bridge with crocodiles under it, climbing a volcano while its erupting

-Haggard (adj) – worn out and tired looking (usually describes a person)

Ex. When might you look haggard: after playing a long football game, after running a marathon, after trying to climb out of a deep hole, after a long workout, after climbing Everest

-Revolution (n) – a war or conflict that changes who is in power

Ex. In the American revolutionary war, Colonists (not in power) fought the British (in power) and won.

-Evaporate (v) – changing a liquid into a gas; to disappear

Ex. The burglar evaporated into thin air as soon as they heard the sirens.

-Vigil (n) – a ceremony dedicated to paying tribute to or praying for someone or something

Ex. Friends and family of the girl that was hurt held a vigil to pray and give thoughts for her.

-Detain (v) – to hold back; or keep in custody for a while (held by police)

Ex. The suspect was detained by police for questioning.