The Mustang Messenger
2024-2025 Season
A Message from Dr. Di Nicola
Good evening, JLS Mustang Families!
Here we are...the end of the first quarter of the 2024-2025 season has arrived!
Monday, October 28 and Tuesday, October 29 are the final A and B days respectively of Quarter 1. Our Mustang Professionals then dive into teacher planning/work days and professional learning for the next week...and our Mustangs return to Simpson to enter Quarter 2 on Wednesday, November 6 as an A Day.
It is time to take some important steps with your Mustangs alongside the support of our professional staff as we finalize this term, maximizing the learning, progress, and success of our superb students so that they can launch into the second quarter in the most powerful manner possible!
As our Mustang Professionals are partners in your child's education alongside your own mentorship as parents/family members, all of the following steps are worthwhile to take each and every week with your Mustang to support their continuous improvement and solid engagement at JLS:
STEP ONE: Find a routine day and time to sit down with your Mustang on a weekly basis to actively review the Grade-Level Academic Updates that appear under this welcome message regularly. This is a fantastic tool to learn about what is happening in the coming week all on one document, essential questions you can ask at home to verify what is being learned in each class, as well as to plan for future course assignments and assessments.
STEP TWO: Engage your Mustang in touring their StudentVue grade book course by course, even using Schoology to talk through what they are working on in each class and their submission of course assignments in a timely manner.
STEP THREE: If your Mustang finds a need to address any questions about assignments or to request academic support with their teachers, please empower them to generate an e-mail to their teacher about setting up a time to work together. Our Mustang Professionals are willing to support in any way possible!
Here are some other useful tips to supporting your Mustang that many of you may already find to be super successful!:
- Regularly engage with our Mustang Professionals if you have questions about your child's progress and areas for improvement. We can do the same with you!
- Involve your Mustang in setting achievable academic goals to foster motivation and responsibility.
- Cultivate a love for reading by offering a variety of books / materials that generate interest in learning more about different topics.
- Create a study schedule / routine to promote self-discipline and time management skills...as well as break time to breathe and enjoy life to the fullest.
- Encourage participation in sports, arts, or clubs to develop well-rounded skills and interests.
- Create a space for working on assignments at home that is comfortable and as quiet as possible.
- Embrace educational technology to supplement classroom learning and develop digital literacy.
At the end of the day, remember that we are always a team working with your Mustang to find pathways to personal growth and achievement during these middle school years and beyond...so if you need assistance, please do connect with any of our educators, your child's counselor, or dean and we can meet together to promote the best steps moving forward!
Speaking of teamwork, what an incredible Monster Mash 5K event we had this past Thursday and Friday...and it was AWESOME to see so many of you on campus supporting your Mustang throughout this healthy, courageous experience of joy, engagement, and interest that emanated each block of participation! A huge thank you to our Health and Physical Education pros for working collaboratively to positively support our students through an entire 5K, creative costumes and all! We also appreciate so many of our other professional staff showing up to run and walk laps with our Mustangs to encourage their potential along the way. Finally, we are proud to announce that we have raised more than $5,000 from this year's Monster Mash 5K due to the generosity of so many of you in our community...and please know that by merely seeing your Mustang each and every day in attendance at JLS and engaging in our opportunities to learn with our staff is what makes the positive energy at our school contagious so that we forge ahead to achieve more greatness together!
We all had such amazing fun visiting classrooms again this week as we saw our 6th graders present ergonomic projects as part of their Intro to Computer Science classes, many of our orchestra performers participate in the Strings Spooktacular Concert alongside the Captains of Loudoun County HS, Tech Ed 8 students creating mazes for marbles both individually and collaboratively with peers, and so much more! We also loved the school spirit of our Mustangs showing up yet again by wearing RED in conjunction with our Red Ribbon Week experience, the largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the United States that promotes awareness and understanding of how we can work together to find solutions in eliminating alcohol, drug, and tobacco abuse among our youth.
Our flag football portion of our intramural sports program will encounter its finale as our RAVENS team participates in the championship tournament at Heritage High School on Saturday, November 2, starting approximately at 9:40 AM. We are hoping to see everyone there! Our next phase of intramural sports is focused on volleyball, which held its team creations this past Monday during advisory time alongside the leadership of Mr. Sam Carpenter, our Intramural Sports / Activities Coordinator. 😀
Our after school clubs at Simpson have really taken off this season! Just this past week, our Principal Student Advisory Committee focused on discussing elements and feedback regarding the Fundamental 5 instructional practices we use as Mustang Professionals and jumping into designing advisory activities for their peers focused on cafeteria and hallway etiquette as well as positive engagement with staff to promote success. Our Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Council Association officers, Harry Potter Club, Latino Student Association, Weighlifting Club, PROPEL: Level Up Team, and select chorus all held sessions this past week...and remember that your Mustang can get involved now in so many new options on Wednesdays and Thursdays that continue to sprout with student interest leading the way! Check out the club/organization selections available for after school engagement further down in this week's Mustang Messenger...and know that our Clubs During The Day experiences will start this coming quarter as well, so stay tuned for more info!
Thank you so very much for being a positive support of your Mustangs and our Mustang Professional Staff as we value your commitment to making JLS the best it can be each and every moment we are in our school house together. While we will continue to celebrate achievement enthusiastically, we shall never rest on our laurels at JLS since we know that we can focus on the future to make it plentiful with the greatest variety of opportunities possible for generations of Mustangs to come!
Please take care of yourselves and one another, as always, keeping in mind that family and wellness are always vital in conjunction with the work we do at JLS. We will see your Mustangs tomorrow and Tuesday this week...and then back at Simpson on Wednesday, November 6 for Quarter 2 amazingness!
Dr. Frank G. "Tripp" Di Nicola, III
Principal
JL Simpson Middle School
Monday, October 28 - A-Day FLEX DAY: ADVISORY
- Occupational Therapists Day
- Monty's Tack Shop is Open for Grade 6 Students during Advisory
- Monthly Student HERD Award Announcements during All Lunch Shifts
- After School Activities - 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
- All County Chorus Auditions - M4 - Ms. Hoey
Tuesday, October 29- B-Day - FLEX DAY: B6
- End of the First Quarter Grading Period
- Monty's Tack Shop is Open for Grades 7-8 during Resource
Wednesday, October 30 - No School - Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)
Thursday, October 31 - No School - Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)
Friday, November 1 - No School - Holiday (Diwali)
Saturday, November 2
- LCPS Intramural Flag Football Championship - approximately 9:40 AM @ Heritage High School - Arrive earlier to be sure you do not miss it! :)
Monday, November 4 - No School - Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)
Tuesday, November 5 - No School - Student Holiday (County Wide Staff Development Day)
Wednesday, November 6 - A Day - FLEX DAY: A6 - First Day of Quarter 2
American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month begins!
Disabilities Awareness and History Month begins!
School Psychologists Week
8th Grade - Signs of Suicide Presentations - English Classes (A-Day)
After School Activities: 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
- PROPEL: Level Up Club - Ms. Keefer - Room B16
- Student Council Association - Ms. Suttie - Cafeteria
- Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Ms. O’Hara - Aux Gym
- Mad Scientists Club - Ms. Song - Room C4
- Weightlifting Club - Mr. Dunbar - Weight Room
Thursday, November 7 - B Day - FLEX DAY: B8
8th Grade - Signs of Suicide Presentations - English Classes (B-Day)
- 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM - 6th Grade Academies of Loudoun Presentation - Auditorium
- After School Activities: 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
- Harry Potter Club - Ms. Wence - Room C9
- Select Choir Rehearsal - Ms. Hoey-Johnson - Room M4
- PROPEL: Level Up Club - Ms. Keefer - Room B16
Friday, November 8 - A Day - FLEX DAY: A8
6th Grade All County Choir at Stone Bridge HS
Junior Regional Orchestra event at Massaponax HS
Click here --> JLSMS Grade Level Academic Weekly Update - October 27 2024 - November 1, 2024
HOW CAN I ACCESS THE JLS GRADE-LEVEL ACADEMIC WEEKLY UPDATE NEWSLETTER in MULTIPLE LANGUAGES?
To Translate A Document to a Preferred Language Other Than English:
1. Click on the grade-level newsletter you wish to review.
2. In the top menu, click Tools and then Translate document.
3. Enter a name for the translated document and select a language.
4. Click Translate.
A translated copy of your document will open in a new window. You can also see this copy in your Google Drive.
With two days left in the first quarter of 2024-2025, please take some time to sit with your Mustang and review through Schoology and StudentVue / ParentVue to ensure that all assignments and assessments are completed. If your Mustang has any questions for staff, please ask them to e-mail their teachers or talk with them this week...as always, we will be here to support to the maximum of level of engagement!
6th GRADE FAMILIES,
Prior to starting 7th grade, all students are required to receive two immunizations: Tdap and MenACWY. Over the next 10 months, if your child has a doctor's visit and receives these immunizations, please email a copy to Nurse Pettit at Rene.Pettit@LCPS.org so that she can update your child's school records.
Come out and cheer on the Ravens who will be representing JL Simpson Middle School at the LCPS Intramural Flag Football Championship Tournament!
The Championship Tournament will take place on Saturday, November 2 @ Heritage High School. Game play begins at 9:00 AM, with Simpson taking on Watson Mountain at approximately 9:40 AM. (times subject to change)
Admission is FREE! Concessions will be available for purchase.
Follow this link for parking and tournament information.
On Thursday, November 7, representatives from the Academies of Loudoun (AOL) will be meeting with our 6th grade students during the school day to discuss some of the programs available through the academies. The presentation will cover the Academy of Science (AOS), and the Academy of Engineering & Technology (AET).
Please use the links below for additional information about the programs available through The Academies of Loudoun.
The Academy of Science (AOS):
https://www.lcps.org/o/acl/page/aos
The Academy of Engineering & Technology (AET):
https://www.lcps.org/o/acl/page/aet
The Academies of Loudoun (AOL):
The application window for Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology (TJHSST) is now open. Current 8th grade students who meet the eligibility criteria below are invited to apply for the 2025-2026 school year.
To apply, students must be:
- in 8th grade
- interested in STEM
- enrolled in Algebra 1 or higher
- enrolled in the highest level of 8th Grade Science and the highest level of English or Civics
- Have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 or higher (7th grade & first quarter of 8th grade) in all core academic courses (math, science, civics, english, and world languages if applicable)
Calendar for Applicants:
Monday, October 21: Application Window Open at 4:00 pm
Wednesday, November 13: Last Day to Begin Application by 4:00 PM
Friday, November 15: Application Submission Deadline by 4:00 PM
Please contact the 8th Grade Counselor with questions:
We invite parents and guardians in our Mustang community to join theirr student(s) in their classroom(s) for a few hours on Thursday, November 14 (A-Day) for Bring Your Parent to School Day!
Please check your student's A-Day schedule to determine the class and block you would like to attend, and use this link to RSVP.
We hope to see you in the hallways and classrooms learning with our Mustangs!
GREAT NEWS!
School Photos are now available online! 📷
Families should have received an E-proof via email (Please remember to check your spam).
You can also order pictures by clicking this link. Use your student's ID Number for the online code when ordering.
For any questions about your student's school pictures please contact: underclass@vosphoto.com
If your student missed picture day, there will be a picture 📸 make-up day on Friday, November 15.
The team at Victor O’Neill Studios would like to thank J.L. Simpson Middle School for a great picture day!
Please check this section often as we continue to add new activities!
We have been busy planning some amazing after school opportunities for our Mustangs!
Here are our current JLS Clubs/Organizations set for after school on Wednesdays and/or Thursdays.
Please remember that after school activity participation requires permission from parents/guardians!
Please use the link below to complete the PERMISSION CLICK document.
Activity buses are available every Wednesday and Thursday for students needing transportation home from an after school activity. You can view the activity bus route stops using this link.
After school activities run generally from 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM with our LCPS Transportation team citing that our two activity buses will arrive by 5:00 - 5:05 PM.
We acknowledge that on a few occasions recently that our activity buses have arrived later than the above time frame. Please know that JLS School Leadership is working closely with members of LCPS Transportation to improve activity bus arrival time to support our students themselves arriving home in a timely fashion.
Parents/families who are waiting to pick up their Mustangs from after-school activities are encouraged to park in our large staff/guest parking lot adjacent to our school in lieu of lining up in a car line format.
We also are working very closely with LCPS Transportation to improve the arrival of a few of our AM buses to Simpson so that our students are comfortably in their classrooms by the 8:30 AM tardy bell.
If you have any questions/concerns with your Mustang's LCPS transportation to JLS, please feel free to contact the LCPS Transportation team by using the LET'S TALK! option seen at the right of the page at this website. (See image below...)
The upcoming dates for Intramural Volleyball are as follows:
Game Play - November 14 – 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM - JLS Gym
Game Play - November 21 – 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM - JLS Gym
Game Play - December 5 – 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM - JLS Gym
Game Play - December 12 – 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM - JLS Gym
Game Play - January 9 – 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM - JLS Gym
Game Play - January 16 – 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM - JLS Gym
LCPS Tournament - January 25 - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Heritage HS
We will be implementing the LCPS-sponsored Second Step® Middle School program during our resource blocks this season.
From the LCPS Department of Student Services:
We want your child to be successful in school, and that means supporting and encouraging their
whole development. While excelling in academic classes is important, students also need skills for
learning challenges, making good decisions, handling strong emotions, and getting along with others.
Second Step® Middle School is a research-based social-emotional learning
program designed to improve students’ social-emotional skills, such as emotion management,
impulse control, problem solving, and empathy. Second Step skills and concepts are designed to
help students both in and out of school. These include:
Mindsets and Goals: Students learn how to develop a growth mindset and apply research-
based goal-setting strategies to their social and academic lives.
Developing a Positive Sense of Self: Students learn to identify their guiding principles,
work toward becoming the person they want to be, and learn strategies for building
confidence.
Thoughts, Emotions, and Decisions: Students learn how to recognize strong emotions
and unhelpful thoughts, and apply strategies to manage their emotions and reduce stress.
Managing Relationships and Social Conflict: Students learn strategies for developing
and maintaining healthy relationships, perspective-taking, and dealing with conflict.
If you have any questions about Second Step® Middle School, please don’t hesitate to contact
Sarah.McIntosh@lcps.org or Mica.Thomasson@lcps.org for more information. Thank you for your support as we work to build a safe and supportive school community!
JLS is proud to share that we have received SHINE -Spotlighting Heroes in Education submissions highlighting TEN very special teachers!
Jennifer Dyson (Math): "This teacher that I met changed my life one day and gave me a whole new persective." "She gave a heartfelt welcome and was the best teacher to me."
Brandon Elhai (Math): "I loved math because I had a good teacher; Mr. Elhai was funny, kind, and supportive to me and every student. He was my favorite teacher."
Chris Focer (History 6): "Mr. Focer went above and beyond to teach us about the Neanderthals by dressing up as one and decorating his classroom. He was fun, funny and educational."
Lisa Hamilton (Civics 8): "Just something about walking into her class that makes me happy and actually looking forward to Civics. She is an amazing teacher....makes me feel welcomed and safe."
Derrick Jackson - Received 9! (History 6): "Mr. Jackson makes history fun....", "He is an amazing sport and a team leader...", He is nice and fun while teaching us about history...", "He tells me never to give up."
Lydia Seekford: "She helped me understand a hard subject in math and was very kind when I made a mistake. She is one of the most willing and sweet teachers that I have ever had."
Richard Rogers: "Mr. Rogers is nice, relatable, and is a good sub."
Beth Suttie (Science 6): "Not only did she teach me to be independent, but also brave, kind, and to always believe in myself. She believes in me."
Robert Thompson: "He makes English fun...when I was having trouble on my work, he sat with me and helped. He came to ICA to watch our presentations during his planning."
Christina White (History 7): "Just talking about her makes me smile. She always encouraged me to do everything well and never give up! She's just one of my reasons to be happy."
CONGRATULATIONS, Thank you for SHINING for our Mustangs! Simpson is lucky to have you!
If you have a staff member you would like to nominate for SHINE, please complete the submission form (It’s short and easy!).
All bus pass requests should be addressed to your grade level secretary. You can request a bus pass for your student via email, a written note with parent/guardian signature, or a phone call to your grade level secretary. Requests should be received no later than NOON on the day the pass is needed.
Whenever students have a change in dismissal transportation (ie. bus rider to walker or bus rider to car rider), please be sure to notify your house secretary the morning of the change via email or a written note.
6th Grade Administrative Professional - Molly.Steinbach@lcps.org
7th Grade Administrative Professional - Stephanie.DeWan@lcps.org
8th Grade Administrative Professional - Laura.Ridings@lcps.org
Our activity buses are rolling! Students who participate in after-school activities have the option to ride an activity bus home. Use this link below to view the route sheets for the activity buses, including the bus stop locations and approximate drop-off times.
Students are expected to use their time effectively during our five-minute class change to ensure they are in class before the bell. School administration will implement student behavior administrative and accountability measures to address excessive tardies to class.
1st and 2nd Tardies to Any Class: Teacher and Student Conversation + General E-mail to Families Through ParentVue Communications
3rd Tardy to Any Class: Teacher and Student Conversation / Reflection Opportunity to Focus on Improving Timeliness to Class + Phone Call to Parent/Guardian
4th+ Tardy to Any Class: Teacher Referral to Dean + Phone Call Home to Parent/Guardian with Student Behavior and Accountability Measures Continuum:
- Lunch / After School Detention w/Teacher / Dean
- Loss of School Privileges (i.e. Recess, Intramural Sports, Clubs/Activities, etc.)
- Friday School
- Conferencing With LCPS Attendance Officer + Family + Student Support Advisor + School Leadership / Unified Mental Health Team
Please talk with your Mustang about the importance of arriving to class on time to BE PRESENT and POWERFUL in their learning!
Remember that we are here to support all of our Mustangs if they need help to strategize ways to arrive to class in a timely manner so that they can maximize their performance in each and every one of their classes! THANK YOU for your wonderful support!
Please contact your student's grade-level counselor if you have scheduling questions.
School Counseling Team Contact Information
6th Grade: Sabrina.Jeane@lcps.org
7th Grade: Alison.Hyman@lcps.org
8th Grade: Last Name A-Q: Mica.Thomasson@lcps.org
8th Grade: Last Name R-Z: Juan.Barrios@lcps.org
Please contact your student's grade-level dean if you have questions or concerns.
School Dean's Contact Information
6th Grade: Brandon.Filsinger@lcps.org
7th Grade: Katherine.Hailey@lcps.org
8th Grade: Brent.Washburn@lcps.org
HRTD is excited to launch SHINE! Spotlighting Heroes in Education, a new recognition program that aims to tell the stories of the incredible work happening throughout the division. We encourage schools to promote SHINE both inside their buildings between peers as well as with their school communities through newsletters, websites and social media as all parents, students, staff and community members are welcome to submit a nomination. Each month, Loudoun Education Foundation will choose one submission to provide additional acknowledgement and a special gift.
How it works:
We are seeking submissions for LCPS staff members at schools, central office and support locations who:
Have gone above and beyond in a situation
Have inspired others or have a heartwarming story
Are doing something unique or creative that is leading to results
In general, ANY great news!
Complete the submission form (It’s short and easy!)
The Employee Recognition office notifies the nominee as well as their supervisor of the submission
The story may be placed on the Employee Recognition webpage.
Our goal is to place a spotlight on the hundreds of positive interactions taking place in LCPS each day...and especially at JLS! We look forward to seeing your celebrations of our JLS Mustang Professionals throughout 2023-2024!
Loudoun County Public Schools is offering new resources for all staff and parents/guardians to use to support students through www.parental guidance.org. You can learn more about this initiative by clicking here.
These resources include easily accessible video-based courses on difficult parenting topics, individualized parent coaching for any LCPS parent/guardian, on their schedule in their home, and weekly interactive webinars to let parents know the mental health needs of our students are a critical concern of Loudoun County Public Schools. Your unified mental health team members are ready to assist parents in accessing the support. You can watch this video about the services available.
Slide deck with additional information: Coaching CCHC LCPS 2024.pptx
The SNAP in Schools initiative from the Virginia Department of Social Service, which is based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), helps develop partnerships to bridge the gap of food insecurity among school-aged children. The objectives of SNAP in Schools are to reduce food insecurity in school-aged children, to increase the number of students directly certified for free school meals through SNAP, and to increase the number of students eligible without application for the summer EBT program.
Please advise families who could benefit from this program to access the CommonHelp portal link to submit online SNAP applications.
Please also share the flyer below with your families:
How do I join the Simpson Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)?
Are you trying to figure out how to stay involved during those middle school years?
There are small and big ways that really make an impact on our AMAZING school! Please reach out to Natalie Sutter at JLSimpsonPTO@gmail.com if you are interested in helping with our PTO activities in any way. You can also sign up to help by clicking here!
The PTO has many things planned for our staff and students! Check out our Volunteer Signup! A board member will reach out with more details!
- FREE Grade Level Events for each grade
- Monty's Cafe (Coming back for a 3rd year)
- Family Bingo Night w/ Silent Auction and Concessions
- Enhance our social media platforms
- Lots of Appreciation Days / Weeks for Staff
- Joint 5K with other middle schools
Click here for the Official J.L. Simpson MS PTO Webpage.
We look forward to engaging all of our Mustang families in PTO in service and support of all of our children!
If you own a small business and would like to support the PTO this year, please email JLsimpsonPTO@gmail.com for our detailed tiered sponsorship letter!
Quarter 1 - Thursday, August 22 - Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Dates to Remember + More!
Be sure to check here often as we will continue to add dates and events as they become available.
October 28: Monty's Tack Shop is Open
October 28: Occupational Therapists Day
October 28: October 2024 HERD Awards - Announcements in Cafeteria at Lunch
October 29: End of First Grading Period
October 29: Monty's Tack Shop is Open
October 30 - November 5: No School
November 2: LCPS Intramural Flag Football Tournament @ Heritage HS
November 6: Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) After-School Club - 3:30-4:30 - Aux.
November 6: Mad Scientist Club - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - C8 - Ms. Suttie/Ms. Weddle
November 6: Weightlifting Club - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - Gym weight room
November 6: Level Up - 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM - B16
November 6 & 7: SOS Signs of Suicide Program Presentation during 8th Grade English Classes
November 7: 6th Grade Academies of Loudoun Presentation - 9:45 AM
November 7: Select Choir Rehearsals - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - M4
November 7: Harry Potter Club - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - A9
November 7: Level Up - 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM - B16
November 8: 6th Grade All County Choir @ Stone Bridge High School
November 8: Junior Regional Orchestra Event - Massaponax High School
November 11: Veterans Day Celebration - 9:00 AM
November 12: Monty's Cafe - 8:10 AM - 8:25 AM - Main Entrance
November 13: 7th Grade Band Rehersal - 3:30 PM-4:45 PM - Auditorium
November 13: Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) After-School Club - 3:30-4:30 - Aux. Gym
November 13: Student Counci Association (SCA) - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM-Cafeteria
November 13: Weightlifting Club - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - Gym weight room
November 13: Level Up - 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM - B16
November 14: Select Choir Rehearsals - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - M4
November 14: Harry Potter Club - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - A9
November 14: Intramural Volleyball - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Gym
November 14: Level Up - 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM - B16
November 14 & 15: Morven Park Visitors to 7th Grade History Classes
November 15: School Picture Make-Up Day
November 16: All County Orchestra Auditions - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - M1
November 19: PTO Spirit Day at Wendys - 6:30 AM - 11:30 PM
November 20: Q1 Honor Roll Ceremony (Grade 8) - 9:00 AM - Auditorium
November 20: Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) After-School Club - 3:30-4:30 - Aux. Gym
November 20: Mad Scientist Club - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - C8 - Ms. Suttie/Ms. Weddle
November 20: Weightlifting Club - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - Gym weight room
November 20: Level Up - 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM - B16
November 21: Q1 Honor Roll Ceremony (Grade 7) - 9:00 AM - Auditorium
November 21:Select Choir Rehearsals - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - M4
November 21: Harry Potter Club - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - A9
November 21: Intramural Volleyball - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Gym
November 21: Level Up - 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM - B16
November 22: Q1 Honor Roll Ceremony (Grade 6) - 9:00 AM - Auditorium
November 22: Project Lit during lunches - Library
November 27 - 29: No School (Thanksgiving Holiday)
December 2: 6th Grade Choir Rehersal - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - Auditorium
December 3: 8th Grade Band Rehersal - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - Auditorium
December 4: 7th Grade Band Rehersal - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - Auditorium
December 4: Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) After-School Club - 3:30-4:30 - Aux. Gym
December 4: Mad Scientist Club - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - C8 - Ms. Suttie/Ms. Weddle
December 4: Weightlifting Club - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - Gym weight room
December 4: Level Up - 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM - B16
December 5: 7th Grade Orchestra Rehersal - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - Auditorium
December 5: Select Choir Rehearsals - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - M4
December 5: Intramural Volleyball - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Gym
December 5: Harry Potter Club - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - A9
December 5: Level Up - 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM - B16
December 10: Monty's Cafe - 8:10 AM - 8:25 AM - Main Entrance
December 10: 7th Grade Band Rehersal - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - Auditorium
December 10: PTO Spirit Night @ Panera - 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
December 10: JLS Winter Choir Concert @ LCHS - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - LCHS Auditorium
December 10: JLS Parents as Educational Partners (PEP) - 5:30 PM-7:30 PM
December 11: 8th Grade Orchestra Rehersal - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - Auditorium
December 11: Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) After-School Club - 3:30-4:30 - Aux. Gym
December 11: Mad Scientist Club - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - C8 - Ms. Suttie/Ms. Weddle
December 11: Student Council Association (SCA) - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - Cafeteria
December 11: Weightlifting Club - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - Gym weight room
December 11: Level Up - 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM - at the Academies of Loudoun
December 11: 7th/8th Grade Band & Jazz Band Concert - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - JLS Auditorium
December 12: Select Choir Rehearsals - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - M4
December 12: Intramural Volleyball - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - Gym
December 12:Harry Potter Club - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - A9
December 12: Level Up Showcase - 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM
December 18: Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) After-School Club - 3:30-4:30 - Aux. Gym
December 18: Mad Scientist Club - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - C8 - Ms. Suttie/Ms. Weddle
December 18: Weightlifting Club - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - Gym weight room
December 19: Project Lit during lunches - Library
December 19:Select Choir Rehearsals - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - M4
December 19: Harry Potter Club - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - A9
December 23 - January 3: No School (Winter Break)
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Email: Tripp.DiNicola@lcps.org
Website: https://www.lcps.org/jlsms
Location: J. Lupton Simpson Middle School, Evergreen Mills Rd, Leesburg, VA, USA
Phone: 5712522840
Instagram: @jlsimpsonms_official_ jl
