

James

January 24, 2025
Principal's Message - Mrs. Alfonso
Happy January!! This month is going so quick.
- 🍎 Students need to be at school no later than 8:35 am.
- 🍎 Pick up time on full day is 2:45 pm.
- 🍎 Make sure your child wears a jacket to school. It is cold out there.
- 🍎 Communication: Have a question or concern? Email your child's teacher or call the office to have them call you back. We need an open line of communication. We are a team for your child.
- 🍎 ATTENDANCE Matters!! Please make sure your child is in school and on time. We understand they may get sick so make sure they are here when they are not.
- 🍎 Lost and Found: The lost and found is overflowing. We will be emptying at the end of month. If your child lost something remind them to check. If you would like to see, call main office to set up time to come in.
Counselor's Corner - Mrs. Faga
January is flying by and we are having a great time! Our Kindness Cart is up and running! All proceeds will go directly towards spreading kindness throughout our school! We are still focusing on the Power of YET! During SEL whole group, students in all grade levels are discussing things that they can't do YET and ways that we can work towards our goal! .
Feel free to contact me at any time throughout the year: dfaga@gboe.org
School News!!!
80th Day of School
James Madison celebrated the 80th Day of School with a fun-filled 80's day!
No Name Calling Week
Important February Dates
Feb. 3rd - Student Progress Review on Parent Portal
- Please see your child’s review on Parent Portal
- Feb. 3rd - Feb. 7th National School Counseling Week
- 3rd - Marvel Monday: Wear a Superhero Shirt
- 4th - Twin Day: Dress up with a friend!
- 5th - Pajama Day: Dress Crazy
- 6th - Neon Day: Wear Bright Colors
- 7th - Football Friday: Wear a Jersey
- Feb. 6th – One Session Day Pick Up at 1pm
- Feb. 6th – International Night 5:30pm – 6:30pm
- Feb. 7th – “School Scoop “Newsletter will be emailed to parents
- See what’s happening at James Madison
- Feb. 11th - 100th Day of School Dress up like you are 100 years old!
- Feb. 12th – 101 Days of School/Dalmatian Day (Wear black and white)
- Feb. 14th - Kindness Pep Rally – Wear Pink
- Feb. 14th - “School Scoop “Newsletter will be emailed to parents
- See what’s happening at James Madison
- Feb. 17th - Random Act of Kindness Day
- Feb. 17th – 21st Heritage Week- Schools Closed
- Feb. 24th – 28th Spirit Days for Black History Month
- 24th - Wear Brown & Peach to highlight Inclusion
- 25th - Wear Unity Colors- Red, Green, Black
- 26th - Celebrity Day-Dress as your favorite African American Celebrity (Music/Actors/Influencers)
- 27th - Dress for Success
- 28th - Pajama Day
- District Re-registering- Everyone must re-register by July 1st
GARFIELD DISTRICT RE-REGISTRATION : Everyone Must Complete before July 1st
ALL STUDENTS MUST RE-REGISTER.
Re-Registration Instructions
Complete the Re-Registration Form:
Ensure you fill out all required fields accurately.
List all children you have enrolled in the district.
Gather Required Documents:
Collect all necessary documents for re-registration. This may include proof of residency, identification, and any other required paperwork.
Submit All Documents at Once:
Ensure that you submit all the required documents together. Incomplete submissions may delay the re-registration process.
Review and Confirm:
Double-check all information and documents before submission to ensure accuracy.
GARFIELD RE-REGISTRATION PORTAL (Survey is available in multiple languages)
Parent/Guardian Attendance Survey
Attention All Parents/Guardians
Please take a moment to complete this Attendance Survey.
Only complete one survey per family
All responses will remain CONFIDENTIAL.
Click for ATTENDANCE SURVEY
Attendance Matters
Important Information
We are working on improving our overall attendance at James Madison School. Please avoid taking vacations during the school year. If you want to travel, plan around the days/weeks we have off. Each day your child is not here, they are losing academic learning. Make-up work is not the same as in school learning. We are looking forward to working together to give every child a great education.
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