November 17, 2023
IMPORTANT DOCUMENT!
Virginia Growth Assessment (VGA) Fall Scores
All students were given copies of their Reading and Math VGA reports in their English classes. Please review the VGA SDBQ letter for more information about your student's test results.
Please click here to view the VGA SDBQ letter in ENGLISH.
Please click here to view the VGA SDBQ letter in SPANISH.
Progress Reports
Progress Reports were given to students today by their 7th-period teachers.
Please take time this weekend to review your student's progress report.
Report an Absence
Please help us ensure all absences are “excused!”
Absences that are not reported are considered "unexcused" absences.
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.
Alternate Bus Requests
If your student would like to ride a bus with a friend, notes that include permission from both students' parents must be sent to the office. Notes can be handwritten or emailed to jwmattnd@fcpsk12.net.
NEW! Important Updates
Early Dismissal: We ask that you please notify the school of any early dismissals as soon as you are aware.
To help insure a smooth transition for our end of the day dismissal, students leaving early must be picked up by 2:25 p.m.
Food Deliveries: Please note that outside delivery of food/drinks for students will NO longer be accepted during the school day. Packed lunches are allowed.
**As we move closer to winter, please remember that blankets are not allowed to be worn as clothing at school. If a student brings a blanket to school, they will be asked to put the blanket in their book bag.**
Cell Phone Usage: Please review the cell phone zones below.
Important Dates
Monday, November 20, 2023,
Math Counts, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023,
NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break) (Admin. Offices & School Offices Closed)
Thursday, November 23, 2023 - Friday, November 24, 2023,
NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break) (Admin. Offices & School Offices Closed)
Monday, November 27, 2023,
Math Counts, 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023,
Drama Auditions, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023,
Drama Auditions, 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
FCA Meeting, 2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Band Concert, 6 p.m.
Athletic Schedules
Wrestling
Thursday, November 30, 2023, JWMS vs. DMMS at JWMS @ 5:00 p.m.
FCCLA Food Drive
Our FCCLA student organization collected over 600 non-perishable food items that were given to our local CCAP organization in order to provide holiday meal boxes to our community in need.
We appreciate our students and families who contributed to this project.
We would like to give a shout out to our local Crumbl Cookie franchise for donating cookie coupons to our winning classroom. Congratulations to Ms. McInturff's 8th grade class!
We would like to thank H.N. Funkhouser & Co. for donating towards our Dunkin Donuts prize for our winning classrooms. Congratulations to Ms. Schmitt's 7th grade class & Ms. Culp's 6th grade class!
Thank you for your kindness and support! This made our day a whole lot sweeter!
1st Quarter Honor Roll Ceremonies
World Kindness Day Donation Drive
Please meet our first honorary Bulldog, Odie!
He greets us everyday with a smile in the car loop.
LOST AND FOUND
**ALL items that are not claimed by Tuesday, November 21, 2023 will be DONATED.**
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.
The Infinite Campus Parent Portal provides real-time access to student schedules, grades, assignments and more.
*If you have issues creating your account or have not received an email, please email ParentPortalSupport@fcpsk12.net.
**Please remember to update your contact information and emergency contacts with our registrar, Ms. Bryant at bryanta@fcpsk12.net.**
Administration Contacts
8th Grade
Principal: Dr. Tara Woolever
School Counselor: Cassandra Vetter
7th Grade
Assistant Principal: Erik Bearer
School Counselor: Kimberly Wilbourne
6th Grade
Assistant Principal: Wendy Houser
School Counselor: Rhonda Headley