The JagWire

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Performing Arts

As I am writing this letter, I am currently on the bus to Seattle with the Symphonic Band. We are going to Seattle for a band competition, and of course, a little fun. I just want to take a minute to give a shout out to our performing arts teachers and students. I am always impressed with how well they perform, especially with the band and choir traveling for competitions. The students manage themselves very well and perform to make our school proud. And that is all due to the dedication of the teachers to their craft.

Help!

A little closer to home, we have a couple of asks of parents. This past two weeks the office has been extremely busy with parents dropping their children off late in the morning or picking them up early. We understand that appointments do come up during the day but if there is any way that you could help us out and schedule these events outside of school hours this last week we would really appreciate it. And, I know the most frustrating time is at lunch time. While it may seem like a good time to pick up your child, they can be located in many different locations and difficult to find in a timely manner. So if you absolutely have to pick them up, try to come either right before their lunch time starts or when it is over so we can just call their classroom. If you arrive after 3:30, we ask that you wait outside for the bell. Thanks for your understanding!

8th Grade Promotion

Speaking of parents coming to school, next Friday morning is our 8th grade Promotion. The event will start at 9:30 and last until about 10:45. We are expecting a big turnout and parking is very limited. So if you could carpool or walk, it would be to your advantage. We are also trying to find a way to live stream the event as well so that you could watch it from the comfort of your own home, or at least the extended family could do that.

Contraband

Finally, please have a conversation with your child about the inappropriateness of bringing water projectiles to school (i.e. squirt guns, water balloons, etc…) We have already had a few show up and not only is it disruptive, it creates a big mess for our custodians. So feel free to do some backpack and pocket searches before they leave home, it would help us tremendously.

That is it for this week. Back to being a chaperone for the band trip. Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

John Ferraro

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"J Gray" student designed t-shirts are free and available in the main office.

Come get yours next week!

We have been featuring Lost and Found outside of the office in the main hallway. Much has been claimed, only to be replaced by new lost items! Please ask your student to check the rack and claim anything they've lost! Everything will be donated soon!

Join us for a short meeting to meet new board members and celebrate the 2023/24 year 7:00-7:30. Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85912858905?pwd=rzGwQkVuyJefQrLpwyMUxwnvEbBKHQ.1

It's a great role for someone who is looking to learn the leadership ropes & become president in 2024/25. Fill out this form if you are interested in learning more! https://forms.gle/uhY93ZcGfxVYD7RXA

Graduation signs are with Kate Cockrill at 1821 SW Primrose Street.

Text to schedule pick up 415-595-1628

Jackson MS Promotion Ceremony

9:30 am - JMS Gymnasium

Friday, June 14th

Last Day Fun

We have about 40 students without permission slips for the 8th grade trip to Bullwinkle’s Amusement Park that follows the 8th grade promotion. The cost for the trip is $45. If you need a scholarship, please indicate that on the permission slip. The best way to pay is through SchoolPay. You may also drop off a check made out to "Jackson Middle School" in the main office.

Currently we have enough chaperones for this trip but more are always welcome. Email Vice Principal Joe Mitacek at jmitacek@pps.net if interested.

Ms. Chandler will be distributing summer Trimet bus passes for all 8th grade students. Each advisor teacher will hand them out to students the last week of school. If your student will be leaving school before that for some reason, let Ms. Chandler know and she can give it to you ahead of time instead.

Thank you!!

This free (and super fun) arts+wellness leadership experience is for high school students interested in exploring, developing, and sharing creative practices that support inner wellbeing (no art experience needed). Students will meet twice a month — once in person, once online. In addition to opportunities to connect and create, they'll have the chance to earn $$ by representing the Inner Peace Corps at events, and going into elementary schools to support younger students.

On June 2, 4-5PM, we're hosting a zoom info session for students and parents/guardians. Here's the zoom link and please fill out our interest form so we can keep you in the loop!

Camp information: The classes this session that are being offered are

Week 1: July 8th-July 11th: Dungeons and Dragons, Drama, and Parkour

Week 2: July 15-July 18th: Dungeons and Dragons, Drama, and Parkour

Week 3: July 22nd-July 25th: AKA Science: Fun Physics, Dungeons and Dragons, Drama, and Parkour

Week 4: July 29th- August 1st: AKA Science: Environmental Science-Planet Power! Dungeons and Dragons, Drama, and Parkour

All summer SUN classes will run from 9:30am-12pm at JACKSON. We will be hosting classes Monday-Thursday, and will not have classes on Friday. Class sizes will be strictly limited and will be on a first come first serve basis, waitlists will be started after class sizes are at capacity.

😎For more information and to register, click here:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6qv1WH7OoiCuvj8qRtXcLz1NGghIVCYxDG_7hen9chwqu3g/viewform

If your student is riding home with a friend on a different bus than they are assigned, please write them a note giving them permission. Include the date, your student's name and the name of the friend they are riding with. The bus number is not necessary.

Your student must present the note to the office for an "OK", then hand it to the bus driver. Thank you!

IBWells Soccer Interest Form for for 6th/7th/8th grade girls https://forms.gle/JZkurBYoiD8iik1LA