🐾The Panther Paw 🐾

This semester, our teachers and students have shown remarkable resilience in adapting to virtual learning due to inclement weather.

At JCMS, we want to celebrate:

• The creativity and dedication displayed by our teachers in delivering engaging lessons online.
• Our students' commitment to their education, demonstrating adaptability and perseverance.

A couple of virtual learning day reminders:

• A reminder that students will have two additional days to complete their assignments upon returning to school.
• Students have built in time daily during their 4th period class -- SRT (Student Resource Time) allowing them to work on any assignments they might have, in addition to getting support from their classroom teachers, and The Panther Den staff.
• If any student is needing additional support, please considering Panther Study held after school. Please contact Mrs. Field (kfield@jcsc.org) or your student's counselor for more information about Panther Study.

Let's work together to ensure our students do not fall behind!

Do you enjoy the comfort of a nice cup of hot chocolate? Maybe you're tired of winter and are ready to bring on spring. Either way, Builders Club has you covered as they sponsor Refreshments with Reason. Next week, students and staff will have the opportunity to purchase a refreshment ticket for $1. The ticket can be redeemed on Thursday or Friday for your choice of hot chocolate or shamrock punch. All proceeds from refreshment sales will benefit the Jennings County Food Security Coalition.

Due to our virtual learning days and snow day last week, JCMS made the decision to reschedule ILEARN Checkpoint 3 testing to this week and next week. Our schedule is listed below:

• Thursday, February 27, 2025 - Math

• Friday, February 28, 2025 - Math
• Monday, March 3, 2025 - 8th Grade Language Arts
• Tuesday, March 4, 2025 - 8th Grade Language Arts - finish; 7th Grade Language Arts
• Wednesday, March 5, 2025 - 7th Grade Language Arts - finish
  
  

Students will complete checkpoint tests in their Language Arts and Math classes. Here is our testing schedule:

Here are a few testing tips for this week:

• Get Plenty of Rest!
• Make sure to get at least 8 hours of sleep each night leading up to the test. A well-rested brain performs much better!
• Eat a Healthy Breakfast
• Fuel your brain with a balanced breakfast on test days. Include protein (eggs, yogurt), whole grains (toast, cereal), and fruits for long-lasting energy.
• Stay Calm and Positive
• Confidence is key! Take deep breaths, relax, and remind yourself that you’ve been preparing all year. A positive mindset can help you perform better.
• Bring Necessary Supplies
• Ensure you have all the materials you’ll need for the test— Chromebook, charger, and pencil/pen.

Our 8th grade students will be going on a college tour! March 5th and 6th, JCMS 8th graders will be on IU Columbus' campus learning about programs, extracurricular activities, athletics and everything IUC has to offer right in Columbus. There is a lime green permission slip that will be sent home with your students today. The cost is $5 to pay for transportation. If there are any difficulties paying this, please let the Guidance Office know.

Reminder: to participate in athletics, student athletes MUST have a sports physical on file at JCMS and must be registered on Final Forms.

Schneck Urgent Care at 1124 Medical Pl. Seymour, IN 47274 is open from 8 am to 8 pm Monday-Friday and 8 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday. This location offers sports physicals for $25 cash/debit/credit (meaning they do not run insurance)

If your athlete attended tonight’s after school workout and did not have a physical on file, they received a form that can be filled out and taken to their physical. Having this filled out ahead of time will make your trip much quicker. If they do not have a form, they can get one from the JCMS athletic office!

For any questions about this process, please contact the JCMS Athletic office during school hours. We look forward to all of our athletes being able to participate!

Many students often want to know ahead of time what is served for lunch each day. Here is the upcoming menu for the month of February. We appreciate all of the time and effort our lunch crew puts into making our lunches each day. Thank you to all of them!

Monday, February 24, 2025:

• Wrestling vs. Charlestown and Scottsburg @ Charlestown Middle School - 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Tuesday, February 25, 2025:

• Swimming vs Switzerland, South Ripley, and Milan - HOME - 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Wednesday, February 26, 2025:

• Wrestling vs. Columbus Northside @ Columbus Northside - 5:00 - 7:00 PM

• Swimming vs Southwestern Hanover @ Southwestern Middle/Sr High School - 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Saturday, March 1, 2025:

• Wrestling - Carl Schaum Memorial Rumble @ Madison Consolidated Jr High School - 9:00 - 11:00 AM