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October 27th, 2023
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Report an Absence
Please help us ensure all absences are “excused”!
This may be done by emailing the school attendance office at jwmattnd@fcpsk12.net or by calling 540-667-7500.
*Any absences must be reported by a guardian. Please include your students' grade level.
Important Dates
Tuesday, October 31, 2023, Report Cards Issued
All students & staff can dress up for Halloween. Costumes must follow the dress code policy.
No hats, hoods, masks, weapon look alikes or face paint. If you are in doubt that your costumes is school appropriate, please check with your school counselor or administrator.
Monday, November 6, 2023, NO SCHOOL
Friday, November 3, 2023, 7th & 8th Grade Dance
The dance is from 5 - 7 PM in the gymnasium. The cost of each ticket is $5. Tickets will be sold during lunch periods next week.
If you would like to chaperone or volunteer, please email woolevet@fcpsk12.net. You must be a student at JWMS to attend.
Tuesday, November 7, 2023, NO SCHOOL - Professional Learning
Athletic Schedules
Wrestling Practice.
Practice everyday, Monday through Friday 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
6th, 7th, & 8th Grade, Boys and Girls are welcome to join the team! ALL athletes must be passing 5 out of 7 subjects for participation. 6th Graders can practice only, no competition matches allowed.
Students will need - Shorts and T-shirt or sweats and long sleeves. Wrestling shoes and knee pads are recommended.
*Students need to have an approved VHLS sports physical on file at the SBO, an athletic handbook turned into Coach Perry.
Volleyball Tryouts
November 9th, 10th & 11th
8th Grade: 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
7th Grade: 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
*Students need to have an approved VHLS sports physical on file at the SBO, an athletic handbook turned into Coach Hileman.
FFA
The JWMS FFA is selling fruit, meat, and a variety of great items through October 31, 2023.
You can place your order through an FFA member or AG student. You can also contact the school at 540- 667-7500 and ask for the AG Department. Please click here to view the order form.
*Items will arrive to students on December 4, 2023 for distribution.
We look forward to hearing from you 🙂 Thank you for your support!
Holiday Assistance Program
Each year, Bright Futures partners with the community to make the holidays brighter for students in Frederick County and Winchester City Public Schools.
The deadline for students to apply for assistance was on 10/11. Interested in being a sponsor? We need you! Click the link below to register! The link will remain open as long as we still have students to sponsor!
Holiday Sponsorship is now open! Don't wait to register as a sponsor! We need you!
SPONSOR A STUDENT
Adopt a student or a whole family of students! Make the holidays a little more merry and bright by fulfilling a specific wish list.
CONTRIBUTE
Consider a monetary donation! Your donation allows Bright Futures the flexibility to shop for last minute needs!
RUN A DRIVE
Help support the continuous needs of our students by collecting items on our urgent needs list. Click the link below to get started:
Download a customizable flyer!
QUESTIONS? REACH OUT TO US!
Email our program coordinator at Stinedoe@fcpsk12.net
Call our office during the school day at (540) 667-2490
Send donations or mail at 178 Indian Hollow Rd., Winchester, VA 22603
Infinite Campus Update
Parents/guardians should have received an email from fcps-sis@fcpsk12.net with an activation code and instructions for creating your Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account. If you have not yet received that email, please be patient, you should be receiving it soon. The Infinite Campus Parent Portal provides real-time access to student schedules, grades, assignments and more. If you have issues creating your account, please email ParentPortalSupport@fcpsk12.net. In order for us to serve you better, please include your name, your child’s name and the school your child attends when emailing support.
Report cards will be available to view via the Infinite Campus Portal beginning on October 31, 2023. Instructions on how to access reports will be made available.
FCPS will continue to send out activation emails to those without active Infinite Campus Parent Portal accounts. This will be the last weekly update regarding the Parent Portal. Thank you for your patience and support as we continue to implement the new student information system.
Parent Advisory Team
We want your input and ideas! Please email Dr. Woolever at woolevet@fcpsk12.net if you are interested in serving on the Parent Advisory Team. The Parent Advisory Team is a group that will focus on school improvement, student safety, and other school concerns.