TJMS Weekly Family Newsletter
November 3, 2024
Jaguar Families,
I think I heard the collective sigh when we hit November 1. Whatever it is about October.... it sure feels good to get through it. And then Friday night, I was making dinner and heard the sound of running water. I thought for sure it was my broken hot tub, a leaking dishwasher or a broken faucet (yes.... I have a little homeowner bad mojo). I went outside and was shocked to see rain! Glorious rain! And then ran around dragging everything in that shouldn't get wet. I don't know how I missed it, but I sure didn't know it was going to rain. And it felt AMAZING! I hope you are enjoying this cozy fall weekend, too.
Congratulations to our TJMS Cross Country Team for completing a successful season. Check out the results from the EGUSD Middle School Cross Country Championship in the Elk Grove Citizen.
Also, don't miss two opportunities to watch Jaguars perform in our community. The Jaguar Marching Band will be marching in the Veterans Day Parade 11/11/24 in Old Elk Grove. And the TJMS Theatre will be putting on the Fall Musical of "Into the Woods Jr." on 11/22 and 11/23. Read all about it below.
GO JAGS!!! 💜
Jenny Keyport
TJMS Principal
WEAR IT WEDNESDAY
Show your school spirit by wearing any Toby shirt or by wearing purple every Wednesday.
Staff and students with 3 or more pieces of Toby or Purple Flair (shirt, lanyard, another accessory) can spin the wheel to win prizes outside MC6 at lunch on Wednesdays.
TOBY TUESDAY 11/5
Save the date, The first Tuesday of every month is Toby Tuesday (our dine-out day)! Help support Toby by dining at Panda Express on 11/5 anytime between 9:30 AM and 10:30 PM. Do not forget to tell them you are with Toby and we will get a portion of the profits. Bring your receipt to MC6 the next day at lunch for a prize! Order in person, on the app, or online using fundraiser code 378871.
TAGS & TREATS
Tuesday 11/8, leadership will be handing out Tags & Treats to all students who earned a 3.0 or higher GPA in Term 1. Please encourage your students to check their GPA in Synergy to know if they qualify. Students will bring their ID to the tables outside MC6 at lunch on 11/8 to receive their Term 1 - Dog Tag & Treat.
MOVIE NIGHT
Leadership will be hosting our annual movie night on Friday, November 8th. The movie night will be from 6:00-8:00 PM in the MP room. This event is for Toby Johnson students only. The movie night cost will be $5 or $3 with an ASB sticker. The ticket price includes admission, a bag of popcorn, a bottle of water, and a glow bracelet. Additional snacks and drinks will be available for purchase at the event. Students may bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Outside food and drink will not be allowed. Tickets will be on sale 11/4 to 11/7 at the student store windows at lunch. You must have a student ID to purchase a ticket and to enter the event. The movie will be Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.
PBIS FOCUS:
Our theme for November is RESPONSIBLE. Advocacy lessons for this month will have multiple ways for students to be responsible at different places.
JAG SWAG PULL
This week we will have a Jag Swag Pull on Friday morning during TJTV. Students who are pulled will get to choose a prize. Prizes include a popcorn party, Jaguar pride merch, a VIP event ticket, a Front of the Line Pass, or a snack bag. Staff, if your swag gets pulled you win a prize too. Make sure to complete your class drawings and turn in your Jag Swag to MC9 by the end of the day on Thursday.
