TJMS Weekly Family Newsletter

Jaguar Families,

We're headed into the second week of this third quarter and we are definitely already up at full speed with lots happening and lots to look forward to. There are lots of highlights to share from this past week.

On Tuesday, students attended a one hour Fentanyl Awareness educational assembly called Arrive Alive. It was very important and impactful and it was clear students were engaged and took it seriously. More information is below.

EGPD’s Media and Community Relations officers spent the day on campus Wednesday, January 8, doing presentations during all PE classes on anti-bullying and social media awareness. It was fantastic information and they will be coming back in term 4 to present to the rest of students during PE class.

As part of the Elk Grove CORE Recreation Center project—Cosumnes CSD’s new $30M health and fitness center opening in June—international artist, Sijia Chen, has been hired to create a public art piece for the project. Part of Sijia’s process is to engage the community for their input to help create an art piece that reflects the community. With that, Sijia hosted student two workshops at Toby Johnson Middle School on Wednesday, January 8, in Mr. Shilen's afternoon art classes. It was FANTASTIC! You too can submit your feedback or art to be included in her final art piece! Information is below.

• General information on the new CORE Recreation Center:
• www.COREfit.org

• 💬 What symbols, landmarks, or memories represent Elk Grove to you?

• Submit your feedback here: www.coreartelkgrove.com/connect

Finally, there's lots of important dates coming soon with NO SCHOOL Monday, January 20 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., 9th grade Course Selection and AP Honors Information nights for our current 8th Graders, tons of activities, an Author Visit with Rex Ogle on January 27, and a TJMS Talent Show on January 30.

GO JAGS!!! 💜

Jenny Keyport

TJMS Principal

• TJMS Website
• TJMS 24-25 Bell Schedules
  
• Reporting Student Absences
• My School Bucks
• TJMS Calendar
• TJMS Student Handbook
• TJMS Activities
• EGUSD Synergy, ParentVue and StudentVue help
  
• EGUSD Calendars
  
• 2024-2025 EGUSD Parent and Student Handbook
  

LOOKING AHEAD:

• 1/20, No School, MLK Jr Day
• 1/22, 7:00 PM FrHS MP Room - FrHS AP Honors Info Night for 25-26 9th Grade Students
• 1/23, Multilingual Family Event Night
• 1/25, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Saturday Detention
• 1/27, Author Visit - Rex Ogle - 3:00-4:00 PM MP Room
• 1/28, 6:00 PM FrHS MP Room - Class of 2029 Course Selection (Last Names A-L)
• 1/30, 6:00 PM FrHS MP Room - Class of 2029 Course Selection (Last Names M-Z)
• 1/30, "Toby's Got Talent" Talent Show

To see all events and activities, go to the TJMS Website and click on “VIEW ALL DATES” to see our up to date activities and events calendar.

FRHS Course Selection for Incoming 9th Graders (Class of 2029)

• Tuesday, January 28th, 2025 (Last names A-L)
• Thursday, January 30th, 2025 (Last names M-Z)

The presentation and course selection will begin promptly at 6:00 PM in the Franklin High School Gym. Please bring a pen or pencil. Incoming students and parents/guardians ONLY. Space is limited.

During the presentation you will receive information on the following:

• Selecting course for next year
• Review graduation requirements
• Review college A-G requirements
• Specialized Program information

Hello, Wildcat Family -

All interested parents/guardians are invited to attend the Franklin High School Honors/Advanced Placement meeting to obtain information about our most academically rigorous classes offered during the 2025-2026 school year.

The meeting will be held Wednesday, January 22nd at 7:00 PM in the Franklin multipurpose room.

The less than one-hour meeting will cover some of the following topics:

• Benefits of the Honors and Advanced Placement Program
• Accelerated and rigorous curriculum
• In-depth critical thinking/problem solving
• Advanced research skills
• Weighted grades
• Enhanced preparation for college
• Enhances a student’s application to college
• Chance to earn college credit
• What are Honors/Advanced Placement Courses?

The Honors/Advanced Placement courses at Franklin High School offer students the opportunity to pursue college-level studies while still in secondary school.

Students may receive advanced placement, college credit, or both when they attend college by passing the AP tests.

In addition, students are better prepared for the rigor of college having completed Honors/AP courses.

We look forward to seeing you on January 22nd!

If you cannot make the meeting, you can watch last year’s virtual meeting here: AP Honors Virtual Meeting.mp4

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Matt Felkins - AP Coordinator, Franklin High School

mfelkins@egusd.net

Save the date! All TJMS students and staff are invited to join us for a virtual author visit and live Q&A with Rex Ogle on Monday, 1/27 from 3-4pm in the MP room! All attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a raffle and can purchase snacks at the event. RSVP is not required, but if you're interested in attending and want to ask the author a question, please complete the 5 Star Survey.

TERM #2 TAGS AND TREATS (HONOR ROLL)

On Thursday, January 16th, Leadership will be distributing Tags & Treats to all students who earned Honor Roll status for Term #2. Students should check their grades in Synergy to confirm their eligibility. To receive their tags and treats, they must bring their student ID to the tables located outside MC6 during lunch.

• Students with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.99 can pick up their tag and treat at any table.
• Students with a 4.0 GPA may also go to any table to collect their first tag and treat. Afterward, they should proceed to the MC6 window to receive their special 4.0 tag.

TOBY'S GOT TALENT

Leadership will host a talent show this year on Thursday, January 30th. If you are interested in auditioning for the talent show please pick up a packet from the student store annex or on our website activities page. Talent show auditions will be held on Tuesday, January 14th from 3 to 5 PM in the MP room.

ARRIVE ALIVE ASSEMBLY INFORMATION

Last week ALL students attended a Fentanyl Awareness Assembly. This assembly provided an interactive experience for youth, raising awareness about the real problem of fentanyl poisoning in Sacramento County. Drug-related deaths are increasingly affecting individuals beyond those battling addiction. Drug dealers are reaching out to children through social media and money transfer apps, leading to tragic consequences. The Arrive Alive program featured expert speakers, including professionals from the Crime Lab, Drug Recognition Experts, the Department of Health Services, medical professionals, and local families impacted by the fentanyl crisis. This initiative has proven to be very effective in saving lives. For more information, please visit their website: https://www.arrivealiveca.com/one-pill-can-kill.

Kaiser Permanente Offers FREE Narcan Nasal Spray
Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center is offering free Narcan nasal spray to members and non-members.
Narcan Nasal Spray Flyer

PBIS FOCUS:

Our theme for January is BEING KIND.

JAG SWAG PULL

This week we will have a Jag Swag Pull for the treat truck. Students who are pulled will receive 1 ticket for themselves and 4 to share with friends. The treat truck's menu is always changing but we always have a variety of ice cream, drinks, snacks, and non-food treats too!

Come with me to Japan!

I am excited to share that there is an amazing travel opportunity available for you and your student. I am heading to Japan this summer with EF tours and taking a group from the Toby Johnson community with me!

We still have limited spots available and you are welcome to join us. For more information and to sign up for our tour use this link: https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/2796569HC or call in to our

Traveler Support Line at 1-800-665-5364.

If you have any questions or want to learn more, please reach out directly to me at afiddyme@egusd.net

Thank you all,

Amanda Fiddyment

2024-25 EGUSD School Year Calendar
The EGUSD 2024-2025 School Year Calendar – English | Spanish .

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Elk Grove Upcoming Events and Key Dates

• 2025-26 School Year EGUSD Preschool/TK/Kindergarten Enrollment Opens January 13, 2025 (Announcement)

Approved Fliers:

• Seth Smith Memorial Crab Feed
• Parkway Little League
• Vikings Basketball

• Ole Soccer Academy

• VHS Winter Camp

• CSD Youth Basketball

• Southgate Recreation Center

• An Old Fashioned Christmas

• Volleyball Sign Ups

January 27 & March 11, 2025: Community Outreach
The Elk Grove Unified School District’s Curriculum and Professional Learning Department invites families of students in grades 5, 7, and 9 to attend a preview of the Comprehensive Sexual Health Education curriculum. These informative sessions will be held via Zoom from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. To join, please visit our Comprehensive Sexual Health Education website and scroll to the bottom of the homepage for webinar links and details.

January Culture Classes
Come and join us as we strengthen our cultural connection through education, All are welcome, and food is always provided. Please contact Joshua Hoaglen for more information at jmhoagle@egusd.net or (916) 831-2041 ext. 68250.
January Culture Class Schedule

February 5 - 26, 2025: Financial Literacy Boot Camp
Strive for Strength (S4S) prepares teens and young adults to overcome modern challenges like anxiety, depression, and economic pressures. Led by Program Director Ted Fong, S4S offers boot camps in five key areas: Financial Literacy, Mental Health, Career Development, Healthy Relationships, and Independent Living. The Financial Literacy Boot Camp will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Winn Center, Cosumnes River College (8401 Center Pkwy, Sacramento). Parents are welcome. For more information, contact Ted Fong, Program Director, at sasfprograms@gmail.com.

• Learn more and register for boot camp

Care Solace Support and Well-Being Resources
As you step into 2025, take a moment to reflect on the moments of joy and growth from the past year. If you or your loved ones are seeking support for mental health or substance use, Care Solace is here to help. They offer free, confidential assistance in connecting you with the right care to meet your unique needs. If prioritizing mental well-being is one of your goals this year, Care Solace can guide you every step of the way. Call 888-515-0595 or visit caresolace.com/egusdfamilies to find a care provider that’s right for you. Let’s make 2025 a year of connection, growth, and self-compassion!

March 1, 2025: EGUSD 2025 Black Family Conference: The Power of Us

Join us for the 2025 Black Family Conference, hosted by the Elk Grove Unified School District, Families of Black Students United (FBSU), the Department of Family and Community Engagement, and the CSUS Doctorate in Education Program, at Monterey Trail High School. The event, themed "The Power of Us: Strengthening the Black Family, Student, and Community," is a free, engaging opportunity for Pre-K to 12th-grade students, families, and community members. It will feature workshops on wealth building, empowering youth, family relationships, health and wellness, inclusion in education, community resilience, and more. Everyone is welcome to join us for a day of learning, connection, and celebration. We look forward to seeing you there!
Save the Date Flyer

Now until May 2025: Parent Education at Elk Grove Adult and Community Education

Join our eight-week free course designed for all parents, offering practical strategies and insights to enhance parenting skills. Court-approved, it covers communication, discipline, child development, and family dynamics. Experience a supportive environment to exchange experiences and gain essential tools.
Parent Education Registration Information

Varsity Tutors for Schools
Elk Grove Unified is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools, a leading platform for live online tutoring at no cost to EGUSD students and families. When students need help with homework or are struggling to solve a problem, they can immediately chat with a tutor, 24/7, to get the help they need. Students can take practice tests and follow personal lesson plans for guided self-study. They can also sign up for expert-led live classes, and learn subjects like geometry, middle school math, elementary school reading and more, alongside their peers. The Varsity Tutors for School platform is now visible in the EGUSD student portal.

• Varsity Tutors Announcement

Cafe Con Leche (Spanish Parent/Caregiver Group)
This is a six-week program for Spanish-speaking parents and caregivers, covering topics such as setting boundaries, discipline, connection, communication, coping skills, and self-care. Sessions will be held at Kennedy Elementary from January 21 to February 25 on Tuesdays from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. and at Jackman Middle School from January 24 to February 28 on Fridays from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
Cafe Con Leche at Kennedy ES Flyer | Cafe Con Leche at Jackman MS Flyer

Empowered Parents (English Parent/Caregiver Workshop & Support Series)
This is a six-week program for English-speaking parents and caregivers, focusing on topics such as setting boundaries, discipline, connection, communication, coping skills, self-care, anxiety, and depression. Sessions will be held at Batey Elementary on January 15 and 29, February 5 and 19, and March 5 and 12, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Empowered Parents Flyer

Sacramento County Immunization Assistance Program
Free for those who do not have commercial insurance. Serving children ages 0-18. Clinic is by appointment only. Call (916) 875-7468 to schedule an appointment.
Immunization Assistance Program Flyer (translated flyers included)

The Dangers of Smoking & Vaping Resources
As we start a new school year, talking to your children about the dangers of smoking and vaping can be daunting. EGUSD’s Youth Development’s Tobacco Use Prevention Education program has some tips and resources for having those talks.
View The Dangers of Smoking & Vaping Resources

FREE Mental Health App
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Learn More About Soluna

Kaiser Permanente Offers FREE Narcan Nasal Spray
Kaiser Permanente South Sacramento Medical Center is offering free Narcan nasal spray to members and non-members.
Narcan Nasal Spray Flyer