TJMS Weekly Family Newsletter

Jaguar Families,

Let's make it a great week!

GO JAGS!!! 💜

Jenny Keyport

TJMS Principal

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LOOKING AHEAD:

• 9/19 - Loved Ones on the Lawn - both lunches

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.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The purpose of the letter below is to inform you of an exciting opportunity that will give your 8th grade student a head start to the future for career planning and preparation.

WEAR IT WEDNESDAY

Show your school spirit by wearing any Toby shirt or by wearing purple every Wednesday.

Staff and students with 3 or more pieces of Toby or Purple Flair (shirt, lanyard, another accessory) can spin the wheel to win prizes outside MC6 at lunch on Wednesdays.

LOVED ONES ON THE LAWN

Save the Date! We will be hosting our first Loved Ones on the Lawn Lunch on Thursday 9/19. Parents/Guardians are invited to come and join their students at TJMS for lunch Thursday 9/19. We have to verify that Loved Ones on the Lawn are the registered guardians of students. When you arrive please be prepared to show your ID to be verified. Please note that parking is limited so plan ahead and allow extra time before and after. We have two lunch times 8th grade lunch is 11:22 to 11:54 and 7th grade lunch is 12:49 to 1:21. Please do not drop off or have food delivered to students at school.

RALLY

Our Homecoming Rally is scheduled for Wednesday 9/25. Students and staff can look forward to an exciting jam-packed rally to excite students about homecoming spirit week and the parade the following week. We will follow the Rally Bell schedule that day. This rally will feature the Band, Cross Country, Girls Volleyball, Franklin High School Cheer, and Leadership-led games. Show your Toby spirit by dressing in purple or wearing any Toby gear.

HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK

Monday 9/30- Friday 10/4 is Homecoming Spirit Week, show your school spirit by dressing up each day! Staff who dress up remember to meet under the Science Arch each day for a picture at 8:00 AM and remember to stop by MC6 each day at lunch for a chance to scan & win.

• Monday 9/30-Homeboys/Homegirls-Dress with a friend or group
• Tuesday 10/1 Homebody- Pajamas
• Wednesday 10/2 Home Away from Home- Dress like you’re on Vacation
• Thursday 10/3 Home Team- Dress in your Home team or favorite team’s Jersey or shirt.
• Friday 10/4 There’s NO Place like Home- Wear TOBY or FHS spirit wear and purple

PBIS FOCUS:

We will continue to teach and reinforce our 4 core values in all locations on campus. We will also be discussing showing kindness at school. Teachers will reward students who are meeting our core values by handing out Jag Swag. Families can continue the conversation at home by asking their child(ren) what our core values are at school and how they relate to your values as a family.

JAG SWAG PULL:

This week we will have a Jag Swag Pull for MAJOR PRIZES! Students who win the MAJOR PRIZE pull will get to choose between

1. Giant Couch Lunch: Pizza & Soda lunch for you and 5 friends on the giant inflatable couch

2. Pacman Lunch: Pizza & Soda lunch for you and 5 friends in MC6 while you play PacMan Arcade Games

3. Garden Lunch: Lunch in the garden for you and 5 friends (Bring your own lunch, we will provide dessert!)

4. Lunch with an Admin or Office Staff: Door- Dashed Lunch in the office with a staff member who works in either office.

5. Snow Cone Party for the class of their choice

Athletic Clearance applications are now accepted for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Parents/Students must use the Home Campus website to complete the application. A new online Athletic Clearance is needed every academic year.

CROSS COUNTRY

Practice:

• Monday - Thursday

• 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm @ TJMS Dance Room

Meet:

• Friday, September 20, American River Open @ American River College

Want to stay in constant communication? Download the REMIND app

Class code is @2425tob or text 81010 with the message @2425tob

Coach Sarah Smoldon, ssmoldon@egusd.net

Coach Aimee Bradley, abradley@egusd.net

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Practice:

• Monday-Thursday, No Friday due to school dance

• 3:00 - 5:00 pm @ TJMS Gym

Match:

• Tuesday, September 17 vs Harris @ Johnson 4:15/5:15

• Thursday, September 19 vs Eddy @ Eddy 4:15/5:15

Coach Krystle Cerda, kacerda@egusd.net

Coach Alberta Snowden, asnowden@egusd.net

Coach Jacque Garland, jgarland@egusd.net

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Open Gym:

• Monday and Wednesday 6:00 - 8:00 PM @ TJMS Gym

Head Coach Jeff Gonzalvo, jgonzalvo@hotmail.com

**No Athletic Clearance needed until tryouts in October (8th grade) and January (7th grade)

BOYS BASKETBALL

Open Gym:

• Tuesday and Thursday 6:30-8:30pm @ TJMS Gym

Head Coach CT Tactacan, coachct3@gmail.com

**No Athletic Clearance needed until tryouts in October (8th grade) and January (7th grade)

LOOKING AHEAD

• Wrestling Club/Conditioning - Starting October 1, Tuesday and Thursday 7:00- 8:30 PM

• Wrestling Team - October 29

• 8th Grade Basketball Tryouts - October 21-23

• 7th Grade Basketball Tryouts - January 7-9

• Boys Volleyball Tryouts - March 24-26

• Co-Ed Track - March 24

* For more information related to athletics, contact TJMS Athletic Director, Ms. Jones at thjones@egusd.net.

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

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Elk Grove Upcoming Events and Key Dates

Approved Fliers:

• Crossover Basketball League
  

• VHS Sports

• 2024 Dreams in Motion Color Run

• SacBreathe Flyers

• CSD Winter Events

• Young Champions Cheerleading
  

• CSD Giant Pumpkin Festival
• CSD Fall Formal Dance

• Rotary Youth Exchange

• CSD Teen Fall Classes

• Ole Soccer Academy

• Sacramento Performing Art Conservatory
  
• CSD Healthy Kids Extravaganza

• Golden Harvest Parade

Mandarins Music Academy
Attention 4th, 5th & 6th grade parents! The Mandarins Music Academy is a FREE beginning band program that is fun and educational at the same time. Your child will learn to read and perform music, while learning other valuable life skills at the same time! Band classes will be held twice a week before or after school and will take place on-site at your elementary school. Apply at mandarins.org/mma24.

• This program is brought to you by EGUSD and the Sacramento Mandarins. For more info, please visit mandarins.org or email DirectorMMA@mandarins.org.

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

Preview the Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Curriculum
The Elk Grove Unified School District’s Curriculum and Professional Learning department invites families of students enrolled in grades 5, 7, and 9 to preview the Comprehensive Sexual Health Education curriculum on the following dates/times: Wednesday, September 11, 2024; Monday, January 27, 2025; and Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

All preview meetings will be via Zoom Webinar. Links to join the webinars are on our Comprehensive Sexual Health Education website. Scroll to the bottom of the home page for webinar information.

Visual Arts Curriculum Parent Preview Nights
EGUSD is excited to invite parents and guardians to preview nights on Tuesday, September 17th, and Monday, September 23rd, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Robert L. Trigg Center, Conference Room 117. These events are specifically designed for families with children in TK through 6th grade. This is a valuable opportunity for you to explore and provide feedback on the "Discover Your Inner Artist" visual arts curriculum, which is currently under consideration for adoption. We look forward to hearing your insights and perspectives!

Spanish Family Wellness Series 2024
El Santuario de Mariposas (Spanish-Speaking Affinity Group) is thrilled to reintroduce the Spanish Family Wellness Series, featuring new topics tailored for our Spanish-speaking families and community in EGUSD. Our upcoming workshops, which will cover a variety of subjects including mental health, ParentVue, parenting, paint night, and more. Register by selecting the links in the Spanish Family Wellness Series flyer. If you have any questions, please call Alma Avalos at (916) 831-5552. Thank you for supporting our community’s growth and well-being!

Student Score Reports for 2024 State Assessments
Student score reports are now available from the Spring 2024 administration of these state assessments:

• California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)
• English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)

If your child(ren) participated in one or both of these state assessments, you may download their official score report via ParentVUE under “State Tests.” Please visit Accessing State Score Reports on ParentVUE for instructions and information. If you do not yet have a ParentVUE account, we encourage you to contact your child’s school office in order to activate your account.

September 21, 2024: FBSU Backyard Bar-B-Que
Join the Family and Community Engagement Department and Families of Black Students United (FBSU) for their first meeting of the 2024-2025 school year, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Celebrate with food, fellowship, and fun as we discuss our goals and needs for the year. Enjoy a Karamu (feast) and Community Potluck at Shasta Park (7400 Imagination Parkway, Sacramento). For more information, please contact Kathy Wilson at (916) 531-5551 / kawilson@egusd.net or Aisha Madu at (916) 831-5553 / amadu@egusd.net.

• FBSU Backyard Bar-B-Que Flyer

Now Until December 19, 2024: Free Food Distribution
EGUSD will continue to host bi-monthly food distribution events through the summer and fall of 2024. Please note in July and August there will be one event. These events are held at Calvine High School (8333 Vintage Park Dr.) from 3:45 to 5:15 pm.
Free Food Distribution Flyer (translated flyers included)

July to October Student Immunization Clinics
Clinics will be held at both the Newcomer Welcome Center (8661 Power Inn Rd, Elk Grove) and Trigg Education Center (9510 Elk Grove Florin Rd, Elk Grove). All immunizations required for school entry will be provided for students in Preschool through 12th grade wanting to enter into Elk Grove Unified School District. Clinic is by appointment only.
Student Immunization Clinic Location/Schedule (translated flyers included)

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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