TJMS Weekly Family Newsletter

Jaguar Families,

I hope you are all enjoying your 3-day Labor Day weekend. It's time to elect 3 parents to serve for one year on the TJMS School Site Council. You can vote for up to three candidates using the form below. Thank you to everyone that was willing to volunteer your time to help our school.

GO JAGS!!! 💜

Jenny Keyport

TJMS Principal

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• 2024-2025 EGUSD Parent and Student Handbook
  

LOOKING AHEAD:

• 9/2 - NO SCHOOL for Labor Day
  
• 9/3 - Toby Tuesday
• 9/7 - Saturday School 8:00 am to 10:00 am (As assigned for discipline OR to clear 10 tardies)
• 9/13 - Welcome Dance

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.

It's time to VOTE for 3 parent/guardian members of the TJMS School Site Council. You may vote for UP TO 3 candidates. Voting will be cut off at the end of the day, Friday, September 5. Use THIS LINK or the form below.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. We would like to educate and raise awareness about the warning signs and how to help those in need. As part of this effort, we created a Wellness Lesson for our next Advocacy class on September 4th. A few of our Wellness Providers will be out at both lunches that day to answer questions and hand out resources to students. The key components of suicide prevention are wellness and self-care. Students can find a variety of resources to support a healthy lifestyle on our Counseling and Student Support Services site.

Hello Toby community from your school social worker 🙂

I’m offering students a new support group for students starting in September, details below:

Thriving in Middle School Group

• In this 8-week group, we will be addressing:
• School stress
• Relationship challenges
• Anxiety about life during & after middle school
• Practicing self-care for the mind and heart

Weekly sessions of 40 minutes (during Advo). No more than 10 students.

Open to 7th and 8th grade students.

If your student could benefit from participating in this group, please have the STUDENT complete the interest form linked in their Synergy email by Friday September 6. Contact chdeguzm@egusd.net for more information

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.

TOBY TUESDAY 9/3

Save the date, our first Toby Tuesday of the year will be Tuesday 9/3! The first Tuesday of every month is Toby Tuesday (our dine-out day)! Help support Toby by dining at Panda Express on 9/3. Do not forget to tell them you are with Toby and we will get a portion of the profits. Bring your receipt to MC6 the next day at lunch for a prize!

WELCOME DANCE

Our first dance of the year will be Friday 9/13 from 3:00-4:30.

Ticket sales will begin on Monday 9/9 and will end on Thursday 9/12. Tickets will cost $9 or $7 with an ASB sticker. Tickets will be sold at the Student Store window during lunch. Students MUST have their student ID to purchase a ticket and to get into the dance. Ticket sales for this dance and all items sold at the dance (snacks & drinks) will be CASH ONLY! *We have a list of students who were absent on picture day, they will be able to purchase tickets with their schedule. Everyone else must have their ID card. Students who wish to purchase an ID card or ASB sticker should do so this week at lunch as you will not be able to purchase them during dance ticket sales.

MORE DANCE DETAILS

• Attire: This is a casual afterschool dance. Students should plan to attend in their school clothes. They will not have time to go home and change or to change on campus.
• Entering: At the end of the school day students will exit campus. Students attending the dance will re-enter the back gate onto the blacktop where they will check in by scanning their school ID. Students will not be admitted into the dance late and will not be permitted to leave early. Gates will lock at 3:15 and remain locked until the dance ends at 4:30.
• Bag Check: Student backpacks will be placed in bag check room for the entirety of the dance. Upon entering the gate students will receive two wristbands. Once they receive their wristbands they should line up by the color of their wristband. One wristband should be placed on their wrist and the other on their backpack. The students should then place their money in their pockets and all other items in their backpacks. Students will then be led to their bag check room where their belongings will be locked up until the end of the dance.

ASB STICKERS

ASB Stickers are available for purchase! By buying an ASB Sticker for $25, you will receive discounts on all dances and events throughout the school year. In addition, you will also receive free admission to all home athletic events for the year. You can purchase your ASB Sticker at the student store windows or online through My School Bucks. Don't miss out on these great benefits and savings – get your ASB Sticker today!

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 on 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.

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 on Friday morning during TJTV. Students who are pulled will get to choose a prize. Prizes include a popcorn party, Jaguar pride merch, FREE Back to School Grams, a VIP event ticket, a Front of the Line Pass, or a snack bag.

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, LAST DAY TO JOIN, Tuesday, September 3rd

Team Photos:

• Thursday, September 5 @ 3pm

• Informational Flier with discount code

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

**Full Athletic Clearance needed to attend practice

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

Practice:

• Monday-Friday

• 3:00 - 5:00 pm @ TJMS Gym

Team Photos:

• Wednesday, September 11th @ 3pm

• 8th grade team Informational Flier with discount code

• 7th grade team Informational Flier with discount code

Coach Krystle Cerda, kacerda@egusd.net

Coach Alberta Snowden, asnowden@egusd.net

Coach Jacque Garland, jgarland@egusd.net

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Open Gym:

• Wednesday,, September 4 from 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:

• September 3 - October 17

• 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:

• 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

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

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