The Mustang Messenger
2024-2025 Season
A Message from Dr. Di Nicola
Good evening, JLS Mustang Families!
It's time for WINTER SPIRIT WEEK 2024 at JL Simpson Middle School as we head into the final five days before our Winter Break is upon us! Check out the themes below and let's maximize our participation to the fullest as a spirited Mustang community!
Monday, December 16: Merry Monday Morning Pajama Day!
Tuesday, December 17: Candy Cane Day: Wear Red and White!
Wednesday, December 18: What Not to Wear: Ugly Sweater Day!
Thursday, December 19: Winter Wonderland Day: Wear snow / ski gear or your favorite wintry, icy colors!
We will also have the Monty's Tack Shop Holiday Movie Spectacle on the evening of Thursday,
December 19 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM.
Friday, December 20: Favorite Winter Character (film, TV, book, etc.)!
We welcome Mr. Jeremy Fox as our new Grade 7 Dean as Dr. Noah Rogers moves to Grade 6 as our Interim Dean to fill in for Mr. Filsinger through the start of 2025!
Last week was one during which we must all be tremendously proud yet again of our marvelous Mustangs in so many ways!
- Our JLS Chorus Vocalists at all grade levels were brilliant in their concert performance at Loudoun County HS on Tuesday, December 10 under the fine leadership of Ms. Holly Hoey-Johnson. Our vocalists filled the auditorium and delighted the full house of attendees with wintry cheer for an hour of outstanding musicianship!
- Mr. Matthew Pazanowski made his debut concert presentation as our Band Director with our JLS Grades 7 and 8 instrumental musicians awesomely as their collaborative teamwork blended together beautifully and impressively to massive applause for a job well done!
- Ms. Alexa Kanakry introduced our Grades 7 and 8 Orchestra to our Mustang community with fine precision, showcasing our wonderful instrumentalists' talents via a collection of beautiful string numbers that provided a terrific capstone to a week of musical achievements demonstrated by all of our superb performers!
- Ms. Penny Barry and Ms. Vicki Curtis have posted hundreds of original creations by our Mustang visual artists throughout Simpson's hallways that will adorn our walls for months to come, generating gorgeous colors that make our school so much more beautiful and warm!
- On Thursday, December 19, 2024, our Grade 8 Mustang Musical Performers shall present selections from their concerts to our Grade 7 students, followed by our Grade 7 Mustang Musical Performers illustrating their fabulous prowess to our Grade 6 students in the morning as we engage in a special bell schedule for our Winter Fine Arts Assembly. The entire event shall also be live-streamed to our students in advisory classrooms so that all can enjoy the experience alongside some special winter break-themed activities with their teachers and peers to occur during the same time frame.
- Loudoun County High School Captains Musicians will come to JLS on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10 AM to feature some of their selections from their winter concerts for our Grade 8 students in a special assembly...so we look forward very much to welcoming back many awesome former Mustangs to celebrate them once more at Simpson!
We wish to thank our entire Mustang community for supporting our terrific JLS Parent-Teacher Organization as they kindly brought back Monty's Café to serve sweet treats and hot chocolate on Tuesday, December 10...and then rocked selling Candy Cane Grams to our Mustangs at all lunches for the remainder of the week! We absolutely love having such supportive leadership in our PTO and all of you for being a part of the team!
As we know, Quarter 2 Interims were released on Friday, December 13...and we applaud the outstanding academic achievement that continues to shine throughout our Mustangs' dedicated performance in so many ways! Please remember that you or your Mustang are always welcome to connect with any of our professional staff for support at any time...and know that we shall be doing the same to ensure that the pathway is golden with opportunities academically, in extracurriculars, and well into the future as 2025 arrives!
Stay tuned for information soon about Clubs During The Day as our Mustangs will be making their selections on Thursday, December 19 during their advisory time so that all 880 Mustangs can enjoy experiences engaging in fun, impactful clubs/organizations representing their interests as surveyed in recent months starting in January 2025. These are in addition to the many clubs/organizations that continue to blossom after school for our Mustangs' enjoyment, leadership, creative collaboration, and community service. We would like to thank all of our teacher sponsors who graciously volunteer the time to ensure that we have such great opportunities for our Mustangs on a regular basis as we know how very much Communication + Relationships mean the world to us all.
Please note that this edition of our Mustang Messenger features information about the coming week as well as our first week of January after the Winter Break. It is incredible to believe, but we are actually about to head into Scheduling 2025-2026 season, so be sure to mark your calendars for our Rising 7th and 8th Grade Curriculum and Extracurricular Fair Night set for Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6 PM as well as our Rising 6th Grade Curriculum and Extracurricular Fair Night targeted for Wednesday, February 12, 2025, also at 6 PM. Both are intended for parents/guardians only. 😃
Our Mustangs will have their own opportunity to learn about Scheduling 2025-2026 via personalized visits with their school counselors and a fantastic Electives Fair set for Grade 6 on Tuesday, January 7 and Grade 7 on Wednesday, January 8. All three classes will have Mid-Year Class Meetings with their deans and counselors on these dates, special advisory activities...and Grade 8 will have a visit from LCHS Captains for an Introduction to HS on Tuesday, January 7!
Our Mustangs will also be participating in their Winter MAP Growth Assessment in Mathematics on Thursday, January 9 and English/Language Arts on Friday, January 10. We definitely jump right into 2025 with energy and rigor, as you can see...all with the intentions of bringing our best quality instruction and learning experiences to our Mustangs!
As we head into our winter break on Friday, December 20, I would like to wholeheartedly thank you for your continuous team work, kindness, gracious care, and dedication as partners in the education of our Mustangs throughout the year. At the end of the day, our goal is the same...to wrap the greatest of support around each of our Mustangs, all the while providing them with the tools to be leaders in their own journey to excellence beyond secondary education and into the global society that awaits them. You are a very vibrantly important part of our work...and we wish you the greatest of holiday seasons with your family and friends as well as a terrific 2025!
As always, please take care of yourselves and one another...and remember that kindness is always the easiest road we can take with one another to bring the best life has to offer every step of the way!
Heading out for a chilly run...and I shall see all of you very soon at JLS! :-)
Dr. Frank G. "Tripp" Di Nicola, III
Principal
JL Simpson Middle School
Last Week of School Before Winter Break!
Winter Spirit Week!
Monday, December 16 - B-Day FLEX DAY: ADVISORY
- SPIRIT DAY! Merry Monday Morning Pajama Day!
- Sweet Treats for Simpson Staff Provided by JLS PTO & Families
Tuesday, December 17 - A-Day - FLEX DAY: A1
- SPIRIT DAY! Candy Cane Day: Wear Red and White!
- HERD Awards Announced During Lunch Shifts
Wednesday, December 18 - B-Day: FLEX DAY: B1
- SPIRIT DAY!: What Not to Wear: Ugly Sweater Day!
After School Activities: 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) - Aux. Gym - Ms. O'Hara
Student Council Association (SCA) - Cafe - Ms. Suttie
Latin Students Association (LCA) - Ms. Lopez
Weightlifting Club - Gym - Mr. Dunbar
Mad Scientist Club - C4 - Ms. Song
Thursday, December 19 - A-Day: FLEX DAY: ADVISORY
- SPIRIT DAY! Winter Wonderland Day: Wear snow / ski gear or your favorite wintry, icy colors!
- Winter Fine Arts Assembly Day - Click here for our bell schedule.
- Project Lit Book Club - During All Lunches
- Tack Shop Movie Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Auditorium
- After School Activities: 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM
- Harry Potter Club - A9 - Ms. Wence
- Video Game Club - C10 - Mr. Peyton
Friday, December 21 - B-Day: FLEX DAY: B3
- SPIRIT DAY! Dress Like Your Favorite Winter Character (film, TV, book, etc.)!
- LCHS Fine Arts Performance for 8th Grade - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
WISHING YOU A WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON!
Winter Break December 23 - January 5, 2025 - School Closed
Classes Resume Monday, January 6, 2025
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Monday, January 6 - A-Day FLEX DAY: A3
- After School Activities
- 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Beetlejuice Jr. Rehersal - Auditorium
Tuesday, January 7 - B-Day - FLEX DAY: ADVISORY
- 6th Grade (Rising 7th Grade) Electives Fair + Advisory Activities
- 7th Grade - Class Meeting + Advisory Activities
- 8th Grade - Introduction to HS with LCHS Captains + Advisory Activities
- After School Activities
- 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Beetlejuice Jr. Rehersal - Auditorium
Wednesday, January 8 - A-Day: FLEX DAY: ADVISORY
- Alternate Bell Schedule
- 6th Grade - Class Meeting + Advisory Activities
- 7th Grade (Rising 8th Grade) Electives Fair + Advisory Activities
- 8th Grade - Class Meeting + Advisory Activities
- After School Activities:
3:30 PM - 4:50 PM - Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) - Aux. Gym - Ms. O'Hara
3:30 PM - 4:50 PM - Student Council Association (SCA) - Cafe - Ms. Suttie
3:30 PM - 4:50 PM - Latin Students Association (LCA) - Ms. Lopez
3:30 PM - 4:50 PM - Weightlifting Club - Gym - Mr. Dunbar
3:30 PM - 4:50 PM - Mad Scientist Club - C4 - Ms. Song
3:30 PM - 4:50 PM - 6th Grade Brass Rehersal - Band Room
3:30 PM - 4:50 PM - 6th Grade GOLD Orchestra Rehersal - Auditorium
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Beetlejuice Jr. Rehersals - M4
Thursday, January 9 - B-Day: FLEX DAY: ADVISORY
- MAP Growth Assessment Testing - Math - 8:45 AM - 10:25 AM (Adjusted Bell Schedule - See TAB #3 - Two-Hour Delay/Testing/Special Event Bell Schedule)
- After School Activities
- 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM - Intramural Volleyball Tournament - Mr. Carpenter
- 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM - Harry Potter Club - A9 - Ms. Wence
- 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM - Running Club - C10 - Mr. Peyton
- 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM - 6th Grade Woodwinds Rehersal - Band Room
- 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM - 6th Grade BLUE Orchestra Rehersal - Auditorium
- 3:30 PM - 4:50 PM - Select Choir - M4
- 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Beetlejuice Jr. Rehersals - M4
Friday, January 10 - A-Day: FLEX DAY: ADVISORY
- MAP Growth Assessment Testing - Reading- 8:45 AM - 10:25 AM (Adjusted Bell Schedule - See TAB #3 - Two-Hour Delay/Testing/Special Event Bell Schedule)
- After School Activities
- 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Beetlejuice Jr. Rehersals - M4
Saturday, January 11
- District Band Auditions
Our Simpson staff is just the Sweetest!
The PTO would love to have lots of sweet treat options for the staff to enjoy starting on Monday, December 16th.
Sweet Treat Drop-Off Details: Please send the items in with your student to take to their house secretary, or drop off to the main office on Monday, December 16, BEFORE 11:00 AM. Remember to label the treats including the grade they are intended for, and if they are gluten free/allergy free.
Our lost and found keeps growing! We have several misplaced sweatshirts, coats, water bottles, lunch boxes and agendas that are looking for their home! Please remind your students to look throgh the lost and found in all grade levels for missing items.
Unclaimed lost and found items will be donated over winter break.
Policy 8655, Student Personal Device Use (Cell Phones in School)
At the beginning of this school year, after extensive community, staff and student feedback, LCPS implemented Policy 8655, Student Personal Device Use. This policy covers the student use of personal technology in schools, including cell phones, tablets, earbuds, personal gaming devices, and other technologies during the school day.
We are asking for feedback on these changes. We want to know what is working well and what might still be confusing or need further clarification. We are using ThoughtExchange so everyone can share their perspectives and understand what’s most important to the group.
You may recall that the goal of this policy was to foster a productive academic environment and help ensure that LCPS students participate in their classes undistracted by cell phones. It was our belief that this change would boost student engagement in class, help promote more positive interactions between classmates and help reduce feelings of anxiety to help promote student’s mental health and wellbeing.
This policy did not deny students with a valid accommodation access to their personal devices. Parents/guardians and multi-disciplinary team members supported students who required and requested access to personally owned devices as an accommodation.
Your input is valued and appreciated. Simply use the QR code above or this link to participate in the Policy 8655 ThoughtExchange, which closes December 20. All ThoughtExchanges can be found at www.lcps.org/thoughtexchange. Your participation is anonymous.
Thank you for your participation
Click here --> JLSMS Grade Level Academic Weekly Update - December 16 - December 20, 2024
HOW CAN I ACCESS THE JLS GRADE-LEVEL ACADEMIC WEEKLY UPDATE NEWSLETTER in MULTIPLE LANGUAGES?
To Translate A Document to a Preferred Language Other Than English:
1. Click on the grade-level newsletter you wish to review.
2. In the top menu, click Tools and then Translate document.
3. Enter a name for the translated document and select a language.
4. Click Translate.
A translated copy of your document will open in a new window. You can also see this copy in your Google Drive.
Our students will be participating in the MAP Growth Assessment / Winter Window in all grade levels on January 9 and January 10. The Math MAP test will be completed at the start of the day on Thursday, January 9, and the Reading MAP test will be completed at the start of the day on Friday, January 10.
Please be sure your Mustang's Chromebook is charged FULLY as always!
Here is the Adjusted Bell Schedule for MAP Growth Assessment testing dates - See TAB #3 - Two-Hour Delay/Testing/Special Event Bell Schedule.
The MAP Growth Assessment serves as a pre-test in supporting student progress and achievement on their end-of-year Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments. This assessment also allows our educators to review current student performance to design appropriate authentic learning experiences where our learners can apply skills in areas of interest.
The resources linked below in the NWEA MAP Family Tool Kit are helpful in providing more information about the MAP Growth Assessment and its purpose in determing current student performance level in a variety of subjects, namely English and Mathematics in our school division.
If you have any questions about the NWEA MAP Growth Assessment in English / Mathematics, please feel free to connect with your child's teacher or Laura.Bolyard@lcps.org (School-Based Instructional Facilitator), Jennifer.Burns@lcps.org (Instructional Facilitator, Technology) or Sarah.McIntosh@lcps.org (School Testing Coordinator / Assistant Principal).
Please check this section often as we continue to add new activities!
We have been busy planning some amazing after school opportunities for our Mustangs!
Here are our current JLS Clubs/Organizations set for after school on Wednesdays and/or Thursdays.
Please remember that after school activity participation requires permission from parents/guardians!
Please use the link below to complete the PERMISSION CLICK document.
Activity buses are available every Wednesday and Thursday for students needing transportation home from an after school activity. You can view the activity bus route stops using this link.
After school activities run generally from 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM with our LCPS Transportation team citing that our two activity buses will arrive by 5:00 - 5:05 PM.
We acknowledge that on a few occasions recently that our activity buses have arrived later than the above time frame. Please know that JLS School Leadership is working closely with members of LCPS Transportation to improve activity bus arrival time to support our students themselves arriving home in a timely fashion.
Parents/families who are waiting to pick up their Mustangs from after-school activities are encouraged to park in our large staff/guest parking lot adjacent to our school in lieu of lining up in a car line format.
We also are working very closely with LCPS Transportation to improve the arrival of a few of our AM buses to Simpson so that our students are comfortably in their classrooms by the 8:30 AM tardy bell.
If you have any questions/concerns with your Mustang's LCPS transportation to JLS, please feel free to contact the LCPS Transportation team by using the LET'S TALK! option seen at the right of the page at this website. (See image below...)
We will be implementing the LCPS-sponsored Second Step® Middle School program during our resource blocks this season.
From the LCPS Department of Student Services:
We want your child to be successful in school, and that means supporting and encouraging their
whole development. While excelling in academic classes is important, students also need skills for
learning challenges, making good decisions, handling strong emotions, and getting along with others.
Second Step® Middle School is a research-based social-emotional learning
program designed to improve students’ social-emotional skills, such as emotion management,
impulse control, problem solving, and empathy. Second Step skills and concepts are designed to
help students both in and out of school. These include:
Mindsets and Goals: Students learn how to develop a growth mindset and apply research-
based goal-setting strategies to their social and academic lives.
Developing a Positive Sense of Self: Students learn to identify their guiding principles,
work toward becoming the person they want to be, and learn strategies for building
confidence.
Thoughts, Emotions, and Decisions: Students learn how to recognize strong emotions
and unhelpful thoughts, and apply strategies to manage their emotions and reduce stress.
Managing Relationships and Social Conflict: Students learn strategies for developing
and maintaining healthy relationships, perspective-taking, and dealing with conflict.
If you have any questions about Second Step® Middle School, please don’t hesitate to contact
Sarah.McIntosh@lcps.org or Mica.Thomasson@lcps.org for more information. Thank you for your support as we work to build a safe and supportive school community!
JLS is proud to share that we have received SHINE -Spotlighting Heroes in Education submissions highlighting many of our very special teachers!
Use the link below to view the Staff SHINE submissions:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/10CLr09q_G6sO-9pyjKJBGr_Hw0LGTYfo72ZUzl_EgN4/edit?usp=sharing
CONGRATULATIONS, Thank you for SHINING for our Mustangs! Simpson is lucky to have you!
If you have a staff member you would like to nominate for SHINE, please complete the submission form (It’s short and easy!).
All bus pass requests should be addressed to your grade level secretary. You can request a bus pass for your student via email, a written note with parent/guardian signature, or a phone call to your grade level secretary. Requests should be received no later than NOON on the day the pass is needed.
Whenever students have a change in dismissal transportation (ie. bus rider to walker or bus rider to car rider), please be sure to notify your house secretary the morning of the change via email or a written note.
6th Grade Administrative Professional - Molly.Steinbach@lcps.org
7th Grade Administrative Professional - Stephanie.DeWan@lcps.org
8th Grade Administrative Professional - Laura.Ridings@lcps.org
Our activity buses are rolling! Students who participate in after-school activities have the option to ride an activity bus home. Use this link below to view the route sheets for the activity buses, including the bus stop locations and approximate drop-off times.
Students are expected to use their time effectively during our five-minute class change to ensure they are in class before the bell. School administration will implement student behavior administrative and accountability measures to address excessive tardies to class.
1st and 2nd Tardies to Any Class: Teacher and Student Conversation + General E-mail to Families Through ParentVue Communications
3rd Tardy to Any Class: Teacher and Student Conversation / Reflection Opportunity to Focus on Improving Timeliness to Class + Phone Call to Parent/Guardian
4th+ Tardy to Any Class: Teacher Referral to Dean + Phone Call Home to Parent/Guardian with Student Behavior and Accountability Measures Continuum:
- Lunch / After School Detention w/Teacher / Dean
- Loss of School Privileges (i.e. Recess, Intramural Sports, Clubs/Activities, etc.)
- Friday School
- Conferencing With LCPS Attendance Officer + Family + Student Support Advisor + School Leadership / Unified Mental Health Team
Please talk with your Mustang about the importance of arriving to class on time to BE PRESENT and POWERFUL in their learning!
Remember that we are here to support all of our Mustangs if they need help to strategize ways to arrive to class in a timely manner so that they can maximize their performance in each and every one of their classes! THANK YOU for your wonderful support!
Please contact your student's grade-level counselor if you have scheduling questions.
School Counseling Team Contact Information
6th Grade: Sabrina.Jeane@lcps.org
7th Grade: Alison.Hyman@lcps.org
8th Grade: Mica.Thomasson@lcps.org
Grades 6-7-8 Combo: Ana.L.Castro@lcps.org
Please contact your student's grade-level dean if you have questions or concerns.
School Dean's Contact Information
6th Grade: Brandon.Filsinger@lcps.org
6th Grade (Interim Dean): Noah.Rogers@lcps.org
7th Grade: Jeremy.Fox@lcps.org
8th Grade: Brent.Washburn@lcps.org
HRTD is excited to launch SHINE! Spotlighting Heroes in Education, a new recognition program that aims to tell the stories of the incredible work happening throughout the division. We encourage schools to promote SHINE both inside their buildings between peers as well as with their school communities through newsletters, websites and social media as all parents, students, staff and community members are welcome to submit a nomination. Each month, Loudoun Education Foundation will choose one submission to provide additional acknowledgement and a special gift.
How it works:
We are seeking submissions for LCPS staff members at schools, central office and support locations who:
Have gone above and beyond in a situation
Have inspired others or have a heartwarming story
Are doing something unique or creative that is leading to results
In general, ANY great news!
Complete the submission form (It’s short and easy!)
The Employee Recognition office notifies the nominee as well as their supervisor of the submission
The story may be placed on the Employee Recognition webpage.
Our goal is to place a spotlight on the hundreds of positive interactions taking place in LCPS each day...and especially at JLS! We look forward to seeing your celebrations of our JLS Mustang Professionals throughout 2023-2024!
Loudoun County Public Schools is offering new resources for all staff and parents/guardians to use to support students through www.parental guidance.org. You can learn more about this initiative by clicking here.
These resources include easily accessible video-based courses on difficult parenting topics, individualized parent coaching for any LCPS parent/guardian, on their schedule in their home, and weekly interactive webinars to let parents know the mental health needs of our students are a critical concern of Loudoun County Public Schools. Your unified mental health team members are ready to assist parents in accessing the support. You can watch this video about the services available.
Slide deck with additional information: Coaching CCHC LCPS 2024.pptx
The SNAP in Schools initiative from the Virginia Department of Social Service, which is based on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), helps develop partnerships to bridge the gap of food insecurity among school-aged children. The objectives of SNAP in Schools are to reduce food insecurity in school-aged children, to increase the number of students directly certified for free school meals through SNAP, and to increase the number of students eligible without application for the summer EBT program.
Please advise families who could benefit from this program to access the CommonHelp portal link to submit online SNAP applications.
Please also share the flyer below with your families:
How do I join the Simpson Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO)?
Are you trying to figure out how to stay involved during those middle school years?
There are small and big ways that really make an impact on our AMAZING school! Please reach out to Natalie Sutter at JLSimpsonPTO@gmail.com if you are interested in helping with our PTO activities in any way. You can also sign up to help by clicking here!
The PTO has many things planned for our staff and students! Check out our Volunteer Signup! A board member will reach out with more details!
- FREE Grade Level Events for each grade
- Monty's Cafe (Coming back for a 3rd year)
- Family Bingo Night w/ Silent Auction and Concessions
- Enhance our social media platforms
- Lots of Appreciation Days / Weeks for Staff
- Joint 5K with other middle schools
Click here for the Official J.L. Simpson MS PTO Webpage.
We look forward to engaging all of our Mustang families in PTO in service and support of all of our children!
If you own a small business and would like to support the PTO this year, please email JLsimpsonPTO@gmail.com for our detailed tiered sponsorship letter!
Quarter 2 - Wednesday, November 6, 2024 - Friday, January 24, 2025
Dates to Remember + More!
Be sure to check here often as we will continue to add dates and events as they become available.
December 16: SPIRIT DAY! Merry Monday Morning Pajama Day!
December 16: Sweet Treats for Simpson Staff
December 17: SPIRIT DAY! Candy Cane Day: Wear Red and White!
December 17: HERD Awards Announced During Lunch Shifts
December 18: SPIRIT DAY! What Not to Wear: Ugly Sweater Day!
December 18: Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) After-School Club - 3:30-4:30 - Aux. Gym
December 18: Mad Scientist Club - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - C8 - Ms. Suttie/Ms. Weddle
December 18: Latin Students Association (LSA) - 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM - Ms. Lopez
December 18: Student Council Association (SCA) - 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM - Ms Suttie
December 18: Weightlifting Club - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - Gym weight room
December 19: SPIRIT DAY! Winter Wonderland Day: Wear snow / ski gear or your favorite wintry, icy colors!
December 19: Project Lit during lunches - Library
December 19: 8th Grade Choirs Performing for 7th Grade - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
December 19: 7th Grade Choirs Performing for 6th Grade - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
December 19: Tack Shop Movie Night 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Auditorium
December 19: Harry Potter Club - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - A9
December 19: Video Game Club - 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM - C 10
December 20: SPIRIT DAY! Favorite Winter Character (film, TV, book, etc.)
December 20: LCHS Fine Arts Performance for 8th Grade - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
December 23 - January 3: No School (Winter Break)
2025
- Classes Resume Monday, January 6, 2025
- January 6: Beetlejuice Jr. Rehersal - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Auditorium
- January 7: 6th Grade Electives Fair During Resource
- January 7: Beetlejuice Jr. Rehersal - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Auditorium
January 8: 7th & 8th Grade Electives Fair During Resource
January 8: Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) After-School Club - 3:30-4:30 - Aux. Gym
January 8: Mad Scientist Club - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - C8 - Ms. Song/Ms. Weddle
January 8: Latin Students Association (LSA) - 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM - Ms. Lopez
January 8: Student Council Association (SCA) - 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM - Ms Suttie
January 8: Weightlifting Club - 3:30 PM-4:30 PM - Gym weight room
January 8: 6th Grade Brass Rehersal - Band Room - 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
January 8: 6th Grade GOLD Orchestra Rehersal - Auditorium - 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
January 9: Math MAP Testing - 8:30 AM - 11:15 AM
January 9:Harry Potter Club - 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM - A9
January 9:Running Club - 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM - C 10
January 9: Intramural Volleyball Tournament - 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM - Gym
January 9: Beetlejuice Jr. Rehersal - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Auditorium
January 9: Select Choir Rehersal - 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM - M4
January 9: 6th Grade Woodwinds Rehersal - 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM - Band Room
January 9: 6th Grade BLUE Orchestra Rehersal - Auditorium - 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
January 9: PEP Meeting - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Cafe
January 10: Reading MAP Testing - 8:30 AM - 11:15 AM
January 10: Beetlejuice Jr. Rehersal - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Auditorium
January 11: District Band Auditions
- January 15: Rising 7th and 8th Curriculum and Extracurricular Fair Night - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- January 16: Rising 9th Grade Students Class Scheduling with LCHS
- January 16: 6th Grade GOLD Orchestra Winter Concert - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
- January 16: 6th Grade BLUE Orchestra Winter Concert - 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- January 17: Rising 9th Grade Students Class Scheduling with LCHS
January 20: No School - Holiday (Martin Luther King Jr. Day)
January 23: 6th Grade Band Winter Concert - 6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
January 21: Rising 6th Graders Instrument Test Drive - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
January 24: All County Orchestra Event at Woodgrove HS
January 24: End of Quarter 2 Grading Period
January 25: All County Orchestra Event at Woodgrove HS
January 27: Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)
January 28: Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)
January 29: No School - Holiday (Lunar New Year)
February 5: Rising 6th Graders Instrument Test Drive - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
February 12: Rising 6th Grade Curriculum and Extracurricular Fair Night - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
February 17: No School - Holiday (Presidents' Day)
March 31: No School - Holiday (Eid al Fitr)
April 3: End of Quarter 3 Grading Period
April 4: Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)
April 7: Student Holiday (Teacher Work Day)
April 14 - April 18: Spring Break Week
May 26: Holiday (Memorial Day)
June 13: Last Day of School and End of Quarter 4 Grading Period
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Email: Tripp.DiNicola@lcps.org
Website: https://www.lcps.org/jlsms
Location: J. Lupton Simpson Middle School, Evergreen Mills Rd, Leesburg, VA, USA
Phone: 5712522840
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