Jefferson Jewels

Week of October 28, 2024

Hello Jefferson Leadership Academy (JLA) families and caregivers,

The last week of October brings celebration to JLA. We will honor our Scholars of the Month, host families for the Black Parent Coalition Meeting, and celebrate all things spooky at our Halloween Festival on Thursday afternoon. For more details about these events, please see below.

This week marks the end of quarter 1. Please review your students' grades on Canvas to ensure they are working towards being on track for high school, passing their classes with a C or better, completing assignments, and attending school each day. These scholarly behaviors will set them up for success as they prepare for high school.

Recently, we have received calls from community members about student behavior after school. Please remind your child that JLA is part of the community and that we want to have positive interactions outside of school. Students should respect our local businesses and homes, throw trash in trash bins, and be mindful of crosswalks and other safe passages as they travel home.

Here are a few details as you prepare for this week at JLA:

Regular Day Schedule: Monday- Thursday 8:00-2:40
Scholar of the Month: Monday 3:00-3:45
Black Parent Coalition Meeting: Tuesday 3:30-4:45
Wellness Lessons: PE classes on Wednesday/Thursday
Halloween Festival: Thursday 3:00-4:30
No School- Friday, November 1, 2024, will be a student-free day. There will be no school for students, and the office will also be closed.

Thank you for your continued support in making this year strong. Please let us know how we can help your students succeed.

In partnership,

Dr. Renée Shipman

Principal, Jefferson Leadership Academy

Week At-Glance

October Family and Caregiver Survey/ Encuesta para familiares y cuidadores

I hope that the Jewels newsletter provides the information you need each week. Please take a quick four-question survey about the newsletter to give me feedback on the Jefferson Jewels. Thank you for your continued support and feedback.

You Are Invited: Black Parent Coalition Gathering

I want to warmly welcome both returning and new parents to what will be another amazing school year! My name is Tiffany Martin, Assistant Principal, and I am the Creator and Sponsor of our Black Parent Coalition and Black Student Union. The Jefferson Black Parent Coalition is a space where we can gather, share a meal, build community, express our voices, and collaborate on solutions to support the success of our Black/African American students. Our voices matter, and it’s essential that we have our own space at school to discuss how we can best help our children thrive. I invite you to our first meeting on October 29th at 3:30 p.m. in the library. We’ll have light dinner, raffle prizes, and childcare available. You’ll also learn about the Black Student Achievement Initiative and our plans for this year. Whether you’re new or returning, we’re excited to connect with you and work together for the success of our students. Please RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/JBPC24-1

Parenting Partners Workshops Starting Soon

Please save the date for our upcoming 10 Week Parenting Workshops. In these workshops you will be given strategies/tools to help build a stronger foundational relationship with your child/children. Additionally, you will hear from experts (parents like you) about strategies that work for them. More information to follow.

Wellness Center Activites

JLA Student Clubs

Picking Up Students Early

When picking up your student before school dismissal, please plan to pick up your student before or after the lunch period. To support lunch supervision, all support staff are unavailable, and we will not be able to release students who are at lunch. Please plan ahead and pick up your student before or after lunch. This practice will begin on September 16, 2024.