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Email: JolliffMiddle@k12cpschools.com
Website: cpschools.com/jms
Location: 1021 Jolliff Road, Chesapeake, VA, USA
Phone: 757-465-5246
Twitter: @JolliffMiddle

JMS Community,

One of the most important skills we can teach students is to have empathy for others. Having empathy involves listening to others, taking on another's perspective, and acting in the others' best interest. At Jolliff, especially in the month of November when we've settled into the year's routines and daily disputes are boiling over, we want to help students act with empathy and compassion first. That's not always easy, when a classmate has said something hurtful , a student has been disrespectful toward a staff member, or a a previous friend has posted something cruel on social media. However, if patient, compassion, and empathy are the expected responses to conflict, I feel confident our Jags will rise to the occasion most of the time.

November is a month of reflection on the things we are to be thankful for. I am thankful for this incredible school community with so many incredible families. Our Jags daily show me all the ways they care and serve one another. This month's edition will highlight some different ways to serve our community- through the SCA canned food drive, by supporting our military families and veterans, and by showing up in the lives of one another.

So what are you thankful for, Jaguars?

Sincerely,

Mr. John Close

Principal

Days off in November:

November 5th: Teacher Workday/Election Day

November 11th: Veterans Day

November 27nd-29th: Thanksgiving Holiday

Study Hall will begin next Wednesday, October 9 until 4:40 and is every Wednesday. Students who wish to receive additional help through study hall must have a completed permission slip . Permission slips can also be picked up in each classroom or in the main office. Please note that transportation is NOT provided at this time.

We provide small group and 1-to-1 tutoring each day of the week. If you feel your student needs tutoring in Math or English, please click here and complete the form. Students will be selected based on need and tutor availability. Staff may recommend your student attend study hall if tutoring is not appropriate. Please note that transportation is not provided at this time.

Remember to keep track of your child's attendance! If your child is out due to illness, remember to provide a note. Absences can also be reported via ParentVue. Click here for instructions. Absences without proper documentation will be marked as unexcused, and 5+ unexcused absences will lead to a call from our truancy team. Thank you!

Please mark your calendars for the Middle School Academy Night! The event will be held at Deep Creek High School from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Academy Night will consist of live presentations by each academy coordinator and booths staffed by currently enrolled academy students to answer any questions. Then on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at 6:30 p.m., a webinar of the same information provided at the live Academy Night. The Communications Department will release webinar information prior to the event. This event is designed for ALL grade levels, 6th-8th.

We want to say 'thank you" to all of our parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, guardians, and even siblings who serve in the armed forces. Jolliff is privileged to have so many military-connected families because you also serve JMS with your whole heart. Thank you for all the sacrifices you make to protect our nation.

The Holidays will soon be here again! If your family will need support this season, please contact your school counselor for more information at (757) 465-5246.

Parents/Guardians coming to the building to pick up their student(s) will need to make sure it is done prior to 3:00p. After 3:00p your student(s) will not be called down by security for early dismissal.

Please remember you must come to the main entrance and show your ID to pick up any student(s). Individuals not authorized to pick up student(s) will not be able to check them out. Please make use your emergency contacts/pick-ups are up to date in Parent Vue.

Please review the information below to ensure proper use and care of your chromebook. Please regularly reinforce the proper use & care of devices with your student.

Please contact the school nurse (Janice.simpson@cpschools.com) if your child requires medicine at school. Medication must be delivered to the school by a parent with the proper medical paperwork. Students may not transport medicine.

Students MUST have a current sports physical on file with the Athletic Director in order to tryout for any sport. Physicals must be dated after 4/1/2024.

Chesapeake Public Schools is providing an opportunity to purchase online and mobile tickets for ALL middle and high school athletic events (which includes all sports for home and away games). Purchasing tickets online permits fans to easily access and share tickets (email or text) without standing in line.

All middle and high schools will have a dedicated GoFan page for ticket sales. The service, which enables attendees to pay and access tickets electronically. The middle school tickets will be available prior to the start of their season.

All school accounts can be accessed using the GoFan.co (not .com) website. Click here for the JMS school account!

Tickets to Single Games/Events

Individual tickets for middle school and high school events. Individual passes are transferable to others.

• Student (K-12) $5

• Adult $7

Visit the GoFan website and enter your school’s name in the search bar to purchase individual tickets.

Annual Passes

Our annual pass is issued digitally and is valid for all regular season games during the 2024-2025 school year. Regular season games include regular season high school events and all middle school events - both regular and postseason events. Due to VHSL rules, our annual pass is not valid for high school tournaments, jamborees, or invitationals during the regular season or any post-season tournaments or championship events.

Fans cannot transfer individual game/match tickets with the annual pass. Facility capacity limits apply and are subject to sellouts. Annual pass holders may not gain access if a facility is sold out.

• Student (K-12) $30

• Adult $60

Annual passes for the 2024-2025 school year are now on sale. Visit this website to purchase your GoFan annual pass today!

Pick up or print out your Jaguars Refridgerator Reference at any of our back to school events.

We hope you will stay connected to JMS via the platform of your choosing. Our website,

is updated regularly, so please register for notifications by visiting the homepage and scrolling down the right side to submit your email address. Our website can link you to our social media accounts on Twitter - @JolliffMiddle, Instagram - @JolliffMS, and YouTube - @CPS JMS.

This section will include updates and resources from Chesapeake Public Schools to keep you informed.

The POWER OF THE PEAKE is a new monthly recognition program for all

staff, which will fall under three categories.

● TEACH - Teachers, teacher assistants, instructional coaches, athletic coaches, etc...

● SUPPORT - Custodial, school nutrition, transportation, technology, warehouse, school

plants, clerical, etc...

● LEAD - School-based and central office administrators

Starting in September, students, parents, community members, and other staff members can highlight the remarkable contributions that CPS employees are making on a daily basis within their schools, departments, and communities by completing the nomination form. The POWER OF THE PEAKE is a great way to recognize those members of our school community who exemplify what it means to be a JAGUAR.