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JML Principal Newsletter
Some thoughts for the starting school year
Calendar Dates
9/12 - Practice Lockdown Drill
9/13 - Bus Evacuation Drill
9/13 - Back to School Night for 7th & 8th grade parents (5:00)
9/15 - Spirit Day: Wear Pink
9/19 - PTA Meeting (6:30pm)
9/21-9/22 - School Picture Day
9/22 - Community Tail Gate at JML (5:00pm)
9/22 - Freedom HS football game (7:00pm)
Back to School Night for 7th and 8th Grade Parents/Guardians
Please join the JML staff for Back to School Night. Here is the schedule:
5:00 Spectrum Presentation in the Cafeteria
5:00 PTSA Presentation in the Auditorium
5:30 Meet the Admin Team in the Auditorium
6:00 Period 1 Begins (and we will rotate every 8 minutes through your child's schedule)
School Safety Drills
Safety is my #1 priority for students and staff. As you know, we were in Secure the Building status last week for an hour based on local law enforcement direction and due to an incident in the community. I will always respond to potential crisis situations with the safety of our students and staff in mind, and will err on the side of caution every time. Please know and trust that school officials and staff are prepared in the event of an emergency and we will continue to practice safety drills with our students throughout the year. Upcoming: lockdown drill, bus evacuation drill, fire drill. I recommend all families speak with their children about safety, particularly if students are in the community without an adult; they should have situational awareness and a plan if they need it. These are good conversations to begin if you have not already.