Jepson Families,

It is hard to believe that we almost have a quarter of the school year behind us! October is a busy month, and this newsletter contains lots of important information about what you and your student can expect in the coming weeks!

All parents and guardians are invited to join us from 5:30-7:30pm on October 17th for Jepson's annual Parent Academy. This is a valuable opportunity to learn more about topics such as Social Media, Cyberbulling, Vaping, Mental Health, College and Career Readiness, Aeries Parent Portal, Parent Square, and Google Classroom. Childcare will be provided. We hope to see you there!

Report cards will be sent out via Parent Square on October 18th. This is a great time to talk with your student about their academic progress and challenges so far this year. Our new Quarter begins on October 15th.

Remember that our PTC Fall Fundraiser is still in full swing! Please continue to share the 99 Pledges platform with family and friends. More information can be found below.

We look forward to sharing an exciting month ahead with you and your student!

Go Jags!

Melissa Mainini

Principal

• October 10: Fall Rally
• October 11: End of Quarter 1
• October 14: School Holiday (No School)
• October 15: Start of Quarter 2
• October 17: Parent Academy
• October 18: Report Cards Sent Via Parent Square
• October 21-25: Red Ribbon Week
• October 26: Halloween Dance
• October 31: Halloween
• November 1: Dia de los Muertos
• November 11: Veterans Day (No School)

Please refer to the 24-25 VUSD Middle School Calendar for more important dates.

There is still time left to participate in the Battle of the Teams School Wide Fundraiser! This is Jepson’s LARGEST fundraiser of the school year. The fundraiser runs until October 11th. Funds raised will go towards: clubs, new enclosed bulletin boards, sport uniforms, student & teacher recognition and more! The fundraiser is easy! You can help in two ways…. SHARE the page and DONATE! Any amount and any number of shares helps!

To access the fundraiser, visit the 99 Pledges website. From there you can search for a student to donate on their page and to share their page. Thank you for your help and support in making this fundraiser a success!

• Winter sports will begin in November! There will be informational meetings advertised in mid-October for Wrestling and Basketball. Listen to the bulletin for those dates.
• Basketball tryouts are Monday, November 4, to Wednesday, November 6.
• Wrestling will begin practices on Tuesday, November 5.
• Be sure to have all of your physical clearance paperwork completed before tryouts and practice start!
• If you have any questions, you can email Chris Marino at cmarino@vacavilleusd.org.

All students are invited to attend Super Saturdays at Jepson this year! These voluntary sessions take place from 8:00am-12:15pm once a month and provide students with opportunities to receive extra academic help, participate in enrichment activities, and recover attendance from full-day absences. All sessions are facilitated by a certificated staff member. Please refer to the Super Saturday calendar for upcoming dates.

Students may wear Halloween costumes to the Halloween Dance on October 26th and to school on October 31st. Please be aware that the following guidelines apply to all costumes!

• Costumes must follow the Jepson Dress Code. Refer to the student handbook.
• Students may not wear masks or any other item that covers their face.
• Costumes may not be a promotion of violence. No weapons or imitation weapons.
• Costumes may not disrespect, make fun of, or appropriate an individual, group, or culture.
• No inflatable costumes.

Our PE Teachers encourage students to have two sets of PE clothes. Students can purchase PE clothes anytime throughout the year from their PE Teacher. Sets of PE clothes consist of a shirt and shorts. The cost is $10 for an individual clothing item or $20 for the set. Cash and checks (made out to Willis Jepson Middle School) are accepted.

Have you lost a water bottle, sweatshirt, or other item? Please check the lost and found located in the front office. Unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the quarter.

Students utilizing crutches and other medical equipment must provide our office with appropriate medical documentation. Please click HERE to read more about the guidelines.