JMS Family Newsletter

Many people do not realize that Daylight Savings Time was actually put into place back in 1916 by the Germans during World War I. With the expense of fuel the Germans realized that if they used more daylight hours they could save money. This idea soon came to the United States just two short years later.

Here we are over a century later and we still have daylight savings time. If you were to ask my parents they would tell you they prefer our standard time. Many people prefer it to be light out when they get up and when the work day is complete they like to come home and dusk is settling so they can begin to wind down from a hard day and relax.

However, many of us (me included) prefer daylight savings time. Yes, it may still be dark when I leave for work but when I get home, there is still daylight. It's light enough for me to play with my grandkids in the backyard, do some gardening, walk my dog, or just sit on my patio with my husband and enjoy the evening. I feel as if I get more accomplished.

Really, isn't it all about perspective? How we view our days and how we choose to spend them? As we get ready to Spring Forward, take some time to reflect on your days. What is your priority? Is it catching a few more minutes of sleep? Is it putting your all into your job? Is it spending time with your family? Find the joy in your days and celebrate those small things. It's the small things that mean the most - no matter the time of day.

Sunday:

Daylight Savings Time Begins

Monday:

TELPAS Testing

5:30 - PTO Meeting

Tuesday:

TELPAS Testing

Wednesday:

4:00 - Track Meet at Lago Vista

6:00 - Meet and Greet Jarrell Ranch Middle School Principal at JMS

Thursday:

5:00 - 6th Grade Spring Fling Dance

6:30 - 7th & 8th Grade Spring Fling Dance

Friday:

STUDENT HOLIDAY

6:00 - Exhibition Basketball Game at JMS

As we get closer to warmer weather please remind your students of our JISD dress code.

The District's dress code is established to teach hygiene, instill discipline, prevent disruption, avoid safety hazards, and assert a positive, successful learning environment. In situations that require an interpretation of the dress code, it shall be the responsibility of the building principal or designee to make the interpretation.

General guidelines

● Clothing or any accessory that references violence, alcohol, drugs, sex, tobacco, gangs, or obscene language may not be worn during school-related functions.

● Shirt and pant garments should be touching at all times

● Skirts and dresses must be mid-thigh length

● No items covering the head are allowed.

● Bathrobes, pajamas, and house slippers may not be worn to school.

● No pillows or blankets are allowed

● Sunglasses are only permitted in the classroom if a signed doctor’s note has been presented to the Campus Administrator.

● Halter tops, tank tops, spaghetti-strap shirts, shirts with deep-cut openings, or shirts that do not cover the midriff are not allowed. Undergarments should not be visible.

Thank you for your help with this.

We invite you to come out on Friday evening at 6:00 p.m. We are all in for a real treat. One of our very own, Kooper Hernandez, will be participating in a wheelchair basketball exhibition game. Kooper and his family are always supporting our campus and students. Now is our chance to give back and support his basketball team.

I cannot wait to see these amazing athletes in action!

Sometimes in life we meet someone, if only for a few minutes, that make an impact on us. Well, that happened to me this week.

On Thursday evening, I had to run by HEB on my way home. When I pulled into the parking lot my husband called and reminded me to pay the electric bill. So, as sat in the car, talking on the phone with a friend, I paid the electric bill online and then decided I better go ahead and get in the store to attend to my shopping.

As I'm getting out of the car I see a gentleman walking around pushing a small cart and I just barely caught his face but I could tell he was quite upset. I walked on by, and then turned around and approached him. I asked if he was okay or if he needed any help. He looked at me and I could see the tears in his eyes, he said he had lost his car. I've done this a time or two (or maybe even ten), so I understood his frustration.

I asked him if I could help him find it and he looked kind of weary. So, I handed him my phone with 911 pulled up and I said, if I do anything that makes you uncomfortable just hit the green button. After a few minutes we were able to find his little car and get him on his way. Before he got in he handed me back my phone and asked if he could hug my neck. Of course I said yes. I love hugs! He told me that it had been a long time since someone had stopped to help him or even look his way as he passed by. He said that he guessed people just get too busy and they are always looking down at their phones to notice others. He said he missed the good ole days when neighbors talked and had dinner together. I looked at him and said, "me too."

What I learned from this gentleman is to stop. Stop trying to do everything. It's taking up too much of my time. Stop living in your phone. Look up and share a smile. Stop being consumed by work. Remember the people and loved ones around you. Just stop. You might find someone who needs you or someone may see that you are the one who is in need.