
Jaguar Journal
March 2024 Edition
Dear Jaguar Families,
Our school year is moving forward very well with our students actively engaged in our classrooms and enjoying fun activities on campus. Our Leadership students are keeping Jaguar Spirit high during lunch activities. We are cheering on our Jaguar Soccer teams and will see our Track and Field athletes in action soon. We appreciate our staff and parents for making Jepson a vibrant and inclusive school.
We are also making plans for next year. Recently, Vacaville High School counselors met with our 8th graders to talk about high school life, explain course options, and help students select their courses. Our counselors Cindy Ayala, Angi Roe, and Chabeli Lopez will meet with our current 7th graders to talk about next year’s courses. Soon Jepson counselors, students and I will visit our “feeder” elementary schools to welcome our new Jaguars and share what makes our school special.
We wish you the best.
Go Jags!
Tom McHale, Principal
Joe Cooney, Assistant Principal
Jackie Carmona, Dean of Learning Support
Para los padres/tutores que hablan español
Important Dates
- 3/4 - 3/15 Book Drive
- 3/6 National Junior Honor Society @6:30 PM Students arrive, 7 PM Ceremony Begins
- 3/13 6th Grade Parent Night, 6 - 7 PM
- 3/15 Movie Night @5:30 PM - 8 PM; End of Quarter 3
- 3/18 Start of Quarter 4
- 3/18 - 3/22 Book Fair
- 3/22 Quarter 3 Grades Mailed Out
- 3/22 & 3/23 USO-Style Show
- 3/29 - 4/5 - Spring Break - No School
- 4/22 - 5/7 CAASPP Testing Dates
We are looking for new or good condition books, preferably middle school level books
Parents - Jepson PTC and Jepson Leadership are looking for some awesome volunteers to help supervise and work the Snack Shack at the upcoming Movie Night! Sign-up using the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49AAAE28A5F4C25-48381804-movie
7th Graders:
On March 21st, the counselors will be going into all of the 7th grade Science classes to help students choose their electives through Aeries Student Portal for next year. The Aeries window will be open from 3/21-3/28. Students can only make elective changes during this time.
Check out the slides in the link to view elective options.
Electives for 24-25 school year
8th Graders:
Reminder that the impacted schedule form for VHS is due by March 15. Impacted Schedule Form
Recruitment for Student Leaders and AVID for the 2024-2025 school year has begun.
We will host informational meetings Tuesday, 3/5 from 8:30-8:45 am; Wednesday, 3/6 during 7th grade lunch; and Thursday, 3/7 from 3:05-3:20 pm. All meetings will be in A6. Join the Future Leaders Google Classroom to apply! Applications open after school on 3/8 and are due by 3:30 pm on 3/28.
Applications for Student Council for 2024-2025 open on Monday, 3/11. They will be available in room A6. They are due 3/22 by 1:30 pm. Find more information out in our Future Leaders Google Classroom.
Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Jepson, March 18 - 22. In person shopping will be in the Library, before and after school or online with shipping to your home!
Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as always—every purchase at the Fair benefits our school.
Say goodbye to cash and hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy.
If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Book Fair online. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Every online purchase will also benefit our school. Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/willisjepsonmiddleschool
The countdown to more Bookjoy is on! Catch you at the Fair!
Happy reading,
Christina Huntley, Librarian
USO-Style Show
The Willis Jepson Music departs proudly presents the 22nd annual USO-style show and dinner. Join us for an evening of 1940's and jazz style music, performed by the Jepson music department and Vaca High jazz band. Enjoy a night remembering what life was like during the WWII era. A delicious dinner of chicken, tri-tip, and sides will be served.
Deadline to purchase tickets is March 18th. The Saturday show is almost sold out!
Click the photo below or above to purchase tickets!
Athletics Information!
We had 17 Jepson Wrestlers travel to Loomis on Saturday, 3/2. It was the 55th Annual Nor Cal Tournament of Champions. It’s where the best middle school wrestlers from Bakersfield to the Oregon Border and Nevada to the pacific Ocean gather to compete.
We had 4 wrestlers reach the podium:
Gabe Martinez placed 4th
Malakai Richard placed 6th
Demian Garcia Placed 4th
Christian Timms placed 2nd
Ready?
Drill team performing during halftime.
Set.
Girls soccer team won in a very wet and cold game.
Goal!!
Boys soccer team is undefeated at the start of our season.
For current 8th graders that will attend Vacaville High School: