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JML Principal Newsletter
Week of 12/11/23
Calendar
December is...
Learn a Foreign Language Month
Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month
International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3rd)
Wildlife Conservation Day (4th)
Human Rights Day (10th)
National Pear Month
At JML:
Wednesdays & Thursdays - Late Bus Days
12/12 - Strings 6 Concert
12/13 - Band 7 Concert (at JML); Chorus 8 Concert (AT Freedom HS)
12/14 - JML Dines at Foster's Grill
12/18 - Chorus 7 Concert
12/20 - No late buses at JML
12/21-12/29 - Winter Break (No School)
1/11 - Community Listening Session with Dr. Aaron Spence, LCPS Superintendent, at Freedom HS
1/15 - Holiday
1/18 - Spelling Bee at JML
1/19 - End of 2nd Quarter
1/22 - Student Holiday/Staff Planning Day
1/23 - AMC 8 Math Competition (optional)
Remember - Save Dinner plans this Thursday - FOSTERS GRILLE!
This Thursday, order dinner at Foster's Grille in South Riding. Mention you are with JML and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to us! Menu is here: https://direct.chownow.com/order/7128/locations/53439
What HW/Assignments Should my Child be Working on?
The Student Virtual Organizer was developed support our students in learning how to prioritize and organize their time. Assignments, announcements, and due dates are all included. Parents often ask, "how can I help my child at school?" This tool is now available to you to do just that! Go to our school website --> find this icon --> click on your child's grade level. This doesn't replace Schoology but is a helpful tool for parents as it is a "snapshot" of what students are currently doing/learning. Check it out!
From our Student Government Association
The SGA is selling Candy Cane Grams December 12-18th. Send a sweet treat to a friend or two! Candy Cane grams are 2 for $1.00 and will be delivered to advisory classes on Wednesday, December 20th. Stop by the sales table located outside the 8th grade house in the mornings to buy your Candy Cane Grams!
Thank you to all of our SGA students, parent volunteers, and especially to sponsors Ms. B and Ms. Paczek who worked really hard to pull off our Blizzard Blowout! We had 350 students attend and they had an awesome time!
Last Chance - Order a Yearbook before the price increases!
Yearbooks are currently on sale for $30 or $35 with a nameplate. On January 1st, this price will increase, so order now for the lowest possible price! Order your yearbook at www.yearbookordercenter.com with code 13759.
The Yearbook Club is also collecting the following photos from now through January: students and their pets, Blizzard Blowout Dance, Winter Spirit Days, and Winter Break. To submit pictures, go to www.hjeshare.com and use code 13759!
Student Opportunity - Student Delegate of Minority Student Achievement Committee
All LCPS students in grades 8-12 are invited to apply to be a delegate of MSAAC. If your child is interested, the application is below. For any questions, reach out to msaacchair@lcps.org and msaacvicechair@lcps.org
Student Opportunity - Elks Essay Contest
Does your student like to write? Here is a chance to write about "What the Bill of Rights Means to Me" and be eligible for cash prizes. The deadline is December 15 and all JML students in grades 6, 7, 8 may participate. For directions and more information, read the attachments.
Donations for JML's Military-Connected Students and Families
We are collecting donations for care packages for our military-connected students who have relatives stationed overseas during the holiday season. We are asking for any of the following items to create 5 care packages. Any additional items collected beyond what we need will help us create an additional 5 care packages for other military stationed away from home during the holiday season. Thank you in advance for your donations!
Toiletries: Laundry detergent, Razors, Soap, Shampoo, Foot Powder, Toothbrush/Toothpaste, Q-tips, Deodorant, travel size anything, Baby Wipes
Entertainment: Batteries, Playing Cards, Dice, Small Games, Magazines (fitness, cars, hunting, or comics are generally popular)
Snacks: Beef Jerky, Chips, (in tubes like Pringles, not in bags that will explode!), any Candy, Gum, Protein Bars, Granola Bars, Snack Packages, Crackers, Tuna-to-go Meal Kits, Pop Tarts, Packaged Cookies, Rice Krispies, Cereal in small boxes, Ramen Noodle cups, Oatmeal cups, Fruit Snacks, Fruit Roll-ups, Dried Fruit, Nuts, Trail Mix
Flavor: Water additives flavor drops, Ranch or Mustard packets
Comfort: Hand warmers, Blankets, Hand Lotion, Chapstick, Sunscreen, Bug Spray
Students can bring donations to their grade-level House Office. Donations are due by Friday 12/15. Thank you!
Student Opportunity - LCPS Special Programs 2024
- For those students interested in HamSci, International Baccalaureate or NJROTC, the student interest window is open from December 1st through January 31st. Please log onto LCPS Go and find the Student Opportunities App to sign up. Please email Ellen Foley, School Counselor, with any questions @Ellen.Foley@lcps.org
Nominate a JML Staff Member for an Award
LCPS has published their Employee Recognition Awards and parents/guardians can nominate. One of the simplest recognitions is new this year and is the SHINE Award. There is a simple nomination form you can fill out here: https://www.lcps.org/domain/35442 I encourage all of our parents to take a few minutes to recognize our amazing staff - anyone who has gone above and beyond in a situation, anyone who is helping or positively influencing your child, someone doing something creative or unique in our school, etc. One SHINE submission each month will be selected for a $500 prize too!
JML Staff Members of the Month
Congratulations to the following staff members who have gone above and beyond to make JML the very special place that it is. They received a certificate and gift card from Ms. Salgado, Assistant Principal.
Jared Eastridge, Music Teacher
Holly Fuhrman, School Counselor
Thomas Kluber, German Teacher & SALT
Bhuvani Mouli, TA
Andrea Myers, Instructional Facilitator of Technology
South Riding Community Happenings
Have you seen the December issue of the South Riding Magazine?
Helpful Links
Previous Editions of the Principal Newsletter: https://www.lcps.org/lunsford
LCPS Guide & Directory: www.lcps.org/Page/213987
LCPS School Calendar: https://www.lcps.org/Page/247996
Sign up for ParentVue: https://www.lcps.org/PVUE
Order a Yearbook CODE 13759: www.yearbookordercenter.com
Support the JML PTA, order JML Spirit Gear, Birthday Marquee orders: https://jmlpta1.memberhub.com/
JML Library Newsletter: December, 2023 Newsletter - US Letter (canva.com)