Family Update - September 1, 2024

Dear Families,

Thank you to all who were able to join us last Thursday for Open House. It was great to see you! For those who were not able to make it, here is the link to the video message from Superintendent Bob Hunt.

This coming Friday, September 6, Dr. Buddy Berry will join us to kick off our Service Learning for the year. Our theme is “Together We Can Make a Difference”. Dr. Berry is the Superintendent of Eminence Independent Schools in Eminence, Kentucky, and he has been one of the keynote speakers for our teachers Summer Institute at UAHS. We are super excited to have him come speak at both middle schools. Here is a little more on Dr. Berry.

Thank you for all that you do to support JMS! We hope you enjoy the extra day with your students!

Warm regards,

Aimee White, Principal

Keona Walker, Assistant Principal

Here is the link to Jones Weekend Update: https://youtu.be/Jh5vgexA7xI

When you visit Jones and need to move about the building for a meeting or event, you need to have your SafeSchool ID or driver's license. Your SafeSchool ID from Tremont or Barrington will not work at Jones. The first time you come, please bring your driver's license so you can sign in for Jones and then it will show up in your wallet on your phone, if you would like to use that option. Thank you!

Did you know… 50% of all mental health conditions appear by age 14 and 75% by age 24.

Increased protective factors can improve an individual’s ability to overcome adversity and prevent the development of some mental health disorders. Some of these factors can include: healthy sleep habits, supportive and stable family relationships, strong social and emotional skills, and seeking help and support early on.

Tips to support your student in developing protective factors:

-Limit access to technology in the nighttime hours to support healthy sleep habits

-Encourage membership in extracurricular activities to encourage increased social bonds

-Practice validation skills to encourage open communication from student surrounding stressors and need for help

For crisis situations that are not life-threatening, mental health and substance abuse crisis services are available for Franklin County residents 17 years and younger 24 hours a day, 365 days a year at (614) 722-1800.

Paige Pickering, LISW (she/her)

Mental Health Clinician

Jones Middle School

MATH COUNTS club is for any 6th, 7th or 8th grader who LOVES math! MATH COUNTS is a nation-wide middle school mathematics competition that builds problem-solving skills and fosters achievement through four levels of fun, in-person "bee" style contests. Our first meeting will be at 7:30am on Friday, September 6th in Mr. Shininger's room (246). Typically we will meet on Fridays before school, but that schedule is subject to change. No need to sign up, students should attend our first meeting and I'll add them to the email list. Contact Mr. Shininger at bshininger@uaschools.org with any questions!

Please go to: https://shop.hrimaging.com

Please look for an email from Nurse Shannon if your camper needs medications while at camp. Please contact snjohnson@uaschools.org or call the clinic at 614-487-5091 with any questions. Thanks!

Please do not apply stickers or write on the iPad keyboard cases, as devices may be reassigned to other students throughout the year. Reassignment occurs when students graduate, transfer, or when devices need repair.

The new keyboard cases are district property and are durable assets intended to last for several years.

Instead of stickers we encourage students to personalize their iPads using other means, such as utilizing colorful silicone bands to provide a way to uniquely identify your device from other students.

The UACS Technology department provides 2 ways for caregivers to manage screen time, review web history, manage apps and internet access after school hours. The typical built-in Apple ScreenTime and Parental controls do not work because the district manages iPads for school use at a district level - the typical consumer level settings are not available. Caregivers can review web activity and disable internet access through the Lightspeed Relay Parent Portal. Additionally, caregivers can control app access and set rules through the JAMF Parent app. Questions may be directed to FamilyTechHelp@uaschools.org.

JAMF Parent Guide for Parents

JAMF Parental Controls Manual

JAMF Parental Setup and Guide Videos

Lightspeed Parent Portal

With the youth and middle school seasons fast approaching, the UA Girls Basketball high school coaching staff is excited to offer our annual preseason youth skills clinic for 2024. This fun filled and high energy three-day session will focus on core fundamentals, individual skill development and foundational habits. If your daughter is unable to attend all three sessions due to conflicts, please prorate the correct amount based on $30.00 per session.

Where: Upper Arlington High School
Dates: Sept 28, Oct 5, Oct 19
Time: 8:30 - 10am
Cost: $90.00

For payment, please Venmo to @uagirlsbasketball or bring a check on day 1. Please make the check payable to "UA Lady Bears Basketball".

To register, please click here: https://forms.gle/5szfQTxKqzXVzKiB9

If registering multiple children, please complete one form per player.

Each player is required to bring an indoor ball (size 28.5) and water bottle to the session.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

We are excited to offer a trip to Washington, DC for the 8th-grade class from May 13 to 16, 2025! In order to prepare for the trip, there is a MANDATORY parent and student meeting on October 1, 2024 at 7:30 pm in the JMS auditorium. This is a required meeting that we have been advertising since June. Please make sure it is on your calendar so that the date and time are reserved for this meeting. You will hear some details about the trip, learn about the registration process, and complete a required form. PLEASE BRING A PEN! If you have questions, please contact Frau (Christy) Charlton: ccharlton@uaschools.org.

If you are absolutely unable to attend the meeting at Jones on 10/1, please attend the meeting at Hastings on 10/2 at 7:30.

See you in October!

SEPTEMBER 2024

September 2 - No School - Labor Day

September 6 - Service Learning Day Speaker, Advisory

September 13 - Service Learning Fair, Lunch Periods

September 13 - 8th Grade Band @ UAHS, 7pm

September 18 - Early Dismissal Day, 1:30pm

September 23 - 26 - 6th Grade Camp

September 30 - October 14 - Golden Bear Spirit Fundraiser

October 2 - Picture Makeups/Retakes

October 7 - PTO Meeting, 8:30am

October 7 - Packing for the Streets, 3:30pm

October 10 - End of Quarter 1

October 11 - No School for Students

October 14 - No School - Teacher Work Day

October 16 - Fall Athletic Recognition Night (see coaches for time and place)

October 18 - 20 - Fall Production

October 22 - Parent/Student Ski Club Meeting, 7pm