As we embark on the vibrant and culturally rich journey of Hispanic Heritage Month, starting tomorrow, we wanted to take a moment to share our excitement for celebrating this important occasion with our students.

Hispanic Heritage Month, observed from September 15th to October 15th, is a time for us to honor and appreciate the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities. It's a wonderful opportunity to foster cultural awareness, instill pride in our heritage, and promote inclusivity among our students.

Attention Parents: There will be no early drop offs next Friday. All staff will be engaged in professional learning.

Who: Parents/Guardians of students receiving Special Education services

What: Parent Mentors Present: “Understanding Your Child as a Learner”

When: Tuesday, September 26, 2023, 10:00am – 11:30am or 6:00 pm-7:30pm

Where: In-Person registration link for 10:00am session: https://forms.gle/DoefweLZDktYWt6N6

Zoom registration link for 6pm session: https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpdOuprDgrHNMTZLbCB8e3HkoUpx17j_Wi

Please use the following link to access the parent letters: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ms_NXIFge7fra-aw7JQ2U0wxsl3W4Y1-?usp=drive_link

Who: Parents/Guardians of students receiving Special Education services

What: Parent Mentors Present: “Parents Engaging in Education” – 4 Session Workshop

When: 9/28/23, 10/12/23, 10/26/23, 11/9/23, 10:00am-11:30am or 6:00pm-7:30pm

Where: In-Person registration link for 10:00am session on 9/28/23: https://forms.gle/6WHZFpwRQLLN4QKK8

Zoom registration link for 6pm session on 9/28/23: https://gcpsk12-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0pcOCtpjwvG9xUpC0ZaG2pt3XgobrU_PpQ

Please use the following link to access the parent letters: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bATO3FgoG7sNbDXRjo1y4knWcgMrDw0_?usp=drive_link

All Digital Learning Day assignments will be posted by 5pm on Thursday

Lesson activities should last no more than 20 minutes

Use the link below to purchase. We do not sell any books at school. The deadline to purchase a yearbook and create custom pages is April 12th. JMS is not purchasing any extra yearbooks, so make sure you purchase yours by the deadline. You will be able to purchase a yearbook after the April 12th deadline, but the yearbook will be delivered to your house after school is out for the summer. To check if you already purchased a yearbook, search your email/spam folder for “Treering Order Confirmation”.

https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1016588713904328

Please contact Heather.Coffey@gcpsk12.org with any questions.

If you missed parent night, but would like to view the presentation slides, click here. If you would like to see a video recording of the presentation please email Ms. Aviles at april.aviles@gcpsk12.org with your request and she can provide it for you.

Please do not drop off any cupcakes or balloons for students. We want to keep our classrooms clean and minimize interruptions to students learning. Thank you for your cooperation!

The Parent Portal is our primary communication tool. Here you can find information about grades, teacher correspondence, assessment data, transportation, attendance, etc in real time. Please be sure you know your username and password before the year starts. Our recommendation is to check the Parent Portal once a week.

If you currently do not have a Parent Portal account, use this link to request one.

There are times when your student may have a health concern and does not feel well. Please review this guide for reasons to help your student feel better at home.

Be sure to complete the Free and Reduced Lunch application. Families need to apply every year. The online application for the 23-24 school year will be available Tuesday, July 18, at www.gwinnett.schoollunchapp.com

One application per household - Be sure to list everyone that lives under the same roof. Eligibility is determined by the household size to income ratio. Once approved, eligibility is good for the entire school year. There is no reason to submit more than one application unless there is a change in household size or income.

The application doesn't just cover free or reduced lunch for your student but also may also qualify them to receive free SAT, ACT, and AP testing. As well as potential discounts on college application fees and certain utility bills.

Some things are so tiny that you have to use a microscope to see them. That is exactly what Ms. Holtz's class did in science class. They explored cells and wrote down their observations. What a fun way to look into life!

Take a look at the incredible art skills our JMS students have!

Welcome to Spanish Class! These students did a project called "De Donde Eres" or "Where are You From?". They chose a country that called their attention and gathered information to present to the class. They all did an awesome job!!!!

Students who read 4 book during Quarter 1 will qualify for Game Day in the Media Center.

Books can be fiction or nonfiction and should be a minimum of 150 pages.

One book can be a graphic novel (no page limit).

Students should record the books in their Beanstack digital reading log to qualify.

See the Media Center website for more details: https://www.gcpsk12.org/Page/8862

Click HERE for the Hispanic Heritage Month Digital Scavenger Hunt. Set up a timer and make it a friendly competition to double the fun!

They are patient ....... They are persistent ....... They are creative ....... And they make really cool

things! Take a look at the LEGO Club's first meeting.🙂

Welcome to the SEW & SEW Club.

The sponsors for this club are Ms. Armstrong, Ms. Davis, Ms. Mayhew, and Ms. Bell. They meet every Friday morning (except today) in the media center at 8:15. No experience required. Currently students are learning how to chain to begin crochet projects and how to cast on to begin knitting projects.

A big shout out to Ms. Yeni Cho! She is a community member and the sister of Ms. Ahra Cho, a staff member here at JMS. Every week she dedicates her time to assist teaching students how to knit and crochet. Thank you for your support! 🖤💙🤍

Exciting News! Our school is gearing up for the BIGGEST event of the year! Get ready to be blown away by amazing performances, delicious food, and unforgettable memories. Mark your calendars and spread the word – you won't want to miss this! Stay tuned for more details. Let's make this event an epic success, together!

Students who check out and read 5 books from the public library can earn a free ticket to Disney on Ice or Monster Trucks at the Gas South Arena.

https://www.gwinnettpl.org/kids/disney-on-ice/

September is Library Card Sign-up Month and National Literacy Month. Use this link to learn how to apply for a library card that gives you access to print books as well as digital books, movies, online magazines, and much more!

https://www.gwinnettpl.org/get-a-library-card/

• Only Seckinger HS students and opposing HS students will be permitted in games without a parent. High School IDs will be checked.
• Students must leave school on game day and can return thirty minutes before the start.
• All games are available for purchase online. Visit the GoFan website here: https://gofan.co/
• All elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by an adult at all sporting events.
• Please click here to access the head coach's directory and email the coach for more information.

This school year, our district is transitioning to ParentSquare to communicate with families. We encourage all families to download the app and create an account. With its user-friendly interface, ParentSquare offers seamless two-way communication through text, newsletters, posts, emergency alerts, and direct messaging. One of our favorite features is the integrated translation feature, enabling automatic translations for multilingual families. Stay effortlessly connected with your child's teachers, schools, and the district. To get started, and learn about all the cool features, check out our website!

If you received our notification about ParentSquare and you have questions about confirming your account access, please send an email to PSQHelp@gcpsk12.org.

We offer multiple ways to connect with our staff and administrators to address your questions regarding your child's needs and interests.