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Julius West Middle School

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• August 28 - First Day of School for Students
• August 31 - Back to School Night 6-8:30pm
• September 4 - No School for Staff and Students
• September 8 - Student Math Packets are due to Math Teachers
• September 11 - Fall Sports Forms Due
• September 12 - Fall Sports Begin- Forms are linked here
• September 22 - Early Release for Students at 12:30pm
• September 25 - No School for Staff and Students

• First Day of School Procedures

• Grade Level Homeroom Lists

• Student Class Schedules

• Bell Schedule

• Back-To-School Night 2023-24

• Athletics Update

• MCPS College, Career and Community Pathways
  

• MCPS COVID Guidelines

• Immunizations - Please Read
  

• Math and Reading Summer Assignments

Previous Newsletter Information (included): SSL Opportunities, General Reminders, Middle Years Programme, JWMS Counseling Website, JWMS PTSA Website

On the first day of school tomorrow, Monday, August 28, 2023, the buses will follow the schedule linked below; upon arrival at school, students will report to the gym/cafeteria and will be dismissed around 8:05 as follows:

• 6th grade students to cafeteria

• 7th grade students to homeroom

• 8th grade students to homeroom

Bus Transportation Schedules

• Julius West MS Bus ARRIVAL Schedule
• Julius West MS Bus DEPARTURE Schedule

Chromebook Devices

Students are not permitted to bring their own Chromebooks from home. We have a new system for Chromebook use this year that students will learn about tomorrow. Students will not actually be using Chromebooks until later in the week. Look for an update in next week's newsletter regarding Chromebook procedures for this school year.

All students should review their homeroom (HR) location this evening or tomorrow morning before arriving to school. The HR lists are posted below.

Student schedules are available on Synergy for viewing. We are still balancing some classes based on enrollment changes.

Please be patient with us as we work through some of these normal adjustments that are made to some student schedules at the beginning of the year. 🙂

The Regular and R&R schedules pictured will be used during the opening week of school. To view the full set of bell schedules click here.

Please see details on the flyer below. There will be parent meetings, by invitation only, held from 5-6pm for Special Education and Emergent Learners. Doors will open at 5:45pm for the general back-to-school night event. Parents will be using their child's schedule that is posted in Synergy to transition through class periods. Shuttle bus service available at Richard Montgomery HS, starting at 5:30pm.

The following information is for 7th and 8th grade students wishing to participate in cross country or softball this fall. 6th graders are not eligible to participate in athletics.

• Students must register for fall sports on ParentVUE. See the ParentVue Support Guide (SPANISH) for help.

• Students must have an up-to-date physical on file. Once a physician has completed the Pre-Participation Form, you may upload it to ParentVUE or email it to Ms. Felix at alexis_f_felix@mcpsmd.org

• Registration and physical forms are due Monday, September 11th.

• Cross country practices and softball tryouts will begin on Tuesday, September 12th.

Please email Ms. Felix with questions alexis_f_felix@mcpsmd.org

Click here for the latest MCPS COVID Guidelines for 2023-24.

Parents must provide proof of vaccinations for all students by Monday, August 28, 2023. Required immunizations: Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap), and one dose of Meningococcal (MCV4).

Students who have not received their vaccinations may enter school if they provide evidence of an appointment to be vaccinated by Monday, September 25, 2023. Students who have not provided documentation of the required vaccinations by Monday, September 18, 2023 must be excluded from school until such documentation is provided.

Please submit vaccination documentation to the school health office, attention Catherine Kelly (School Nurse).

Reading

The JWMS Summer Reading Challenge is optional, but highly encouraged.

Math

The Summer Math Packet Assignments will be a grade approximately 10 - 20 points (in Practice/Prep 10% category). Students will have until September 8th to submit it to their math teacher.

Service Learning Resources

Student Service Learning (SSL) is a Maryland state high school graduation requirement. Students may begin earning SSL in middle school through engaging in activities that serve community needs. Please visit our Student Service Learning information page and the MCPS SSL Hub for current Student Service Learning (SSL) opportunities and resources.

Service Learning Verification Forms

Students may turn in Student Service Learning (SSL) verification forms to the Julius West Counseling Office, or by emailing an image of the completed form to the Julius West SSL Coordinator, Krista Fiabane, at Krista_R_Fiabane@mcpsmd.org .

Julius West is a proud International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (IB MYP) school. This all-inclusive learning framework focuses on lifelong learning, critical thinking, and responsible global citizenship. MYP concepts are embedded into content instruction, school events, and JAG lessons. To learn more about IB MYP, visit www.ibo.org

General Reminders:

• Arrive daily by 8:10- Warning Bell
• Bring general school supplies daily
• Cell phone use is strictly prohibited, except before school, during lunch or after school. If using a phone during these times, students are expected to use their devices appropriately. Please avoid communicating with your child, via text, during instructional hours.

Click here to explore the JWMS Counseling Website. There are two counselors assigned to each grade level and our counselors transition with the same kids from each grade starting in 6th grade.