TJMS Weekly Family Newsletter

Jaguar Families,

We are headed into the last week of the 2nd quarter which will mark the half way point in this 24-25 school year. We have two special schedules Thursday, 12/19 and Friday, 12/20 which are minimum days for end of the term assignments, special projects or final exams. Winter break with NO SCHOOL is December 23 through January 6, 2025. There is NO SCHOOL for students Monday, January 6, while staff will be on campus getting ready for the 3rd quarter. Students return to campus on Tuesday, January 7 for a Special LATE START schedule. Wednesday, 1/8, will be a typical Late Start Wednesday.

Reminders:

• Thursday and Friday 12/19 and 12/20 are Minimum Days for end of term 2 projects, assignments and/or final exams. Dismissal is 12:35 PM. Bell schedules below.
• Bring FULLY CHARGED Chromebooks Thursday and Friday. We do not have loaners.

Supporting the Vu Family after a house fire:

• TJMS Leadership would like to support the Vu family from the recent fire that took place at their very own home. If this is a cause you would like to support, please join us in helping this family. If you would like to donate money you can donate through the GoFundMe that was created for the family. You could also help the cause by having your TJMS students come to MC6 during their lunch period to write thoughtful and caring notes for the Vu family. Thank you for your support. --- TJMS Student Leadership

May the rest of your 2024 be peaceful.

GO JAGS!!! 💜

GO NINERS!❤

Jenny Keyport

TJMS Principal

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LOOKING AHEAD:

• 12/16-12/18, Holiday Spirit Week
• 12/17 Winter Band Concert, 7:00pm in the MP Room (Free!)
• 12/19, Term 2 Finals, Periods 1 & 2, Minimum Day
• 12/20, Term 2 Finals, Periods 3 & 4/5, Minimum Day
• 12/23 - 1/6, Winter Break - No School
• 1/7, First day of Q3 - Tuesday Special LATE START SCHEDULE
• 1/8, Regular LATE Start Wednesday

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.

HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK 12/16 to 12/18

Show your school spirit and dress up for our Holiday Spirit Week.

• Monday 12/16 Holiday Sweater or Holiday Hat Day
• Tuesday 12/17 Santa (Red) or Grinch (Green)
• Wednesday 12/18 Holiday Jammies or Holiday Best (Dress up)

PICTURES with JAZZY SANTA

Leadership and Yearbook will be teaming up to bring you a very special winter-themed photo booth on all the Holiday Spirit Days 12/16, 12/17 & 12/18. The photo booth will feature a holiday set and a special visit from Jazzy Santa. Purchase your photo booth tickets at the windows of MC-10 and then head over to MC-5 to see Jazzy Santa. $1= 2 photos.

TOBY'S GOT TALENT

Leadership will host a talent show this year on Thursday, January 30th. If you are interested in auditioning for the talent show please pick up a packet from the student store annex or on our website activities page. Talent show auditions will be held on Tuesday, January 14th from 3 to 5 PM in the MP room.

PBIS FOCUS:

Our theme for November is RESPONSIBLE. We challenge your student to limit time on their electronic devices and help at the house or volunteer in their community.

12 DAYS OF JAG SWAG

PBIS and Leadership are rewarding students with a special 12 Days of Jag Swag Prizes. Each full school day in December PBIS will pass out special 12 days of Jag Swag. Each day non-teaching staff will pass out this special swag to students demonstrating the core value of that day. If you receive the special swag bring it to MC6 to receive the prize of the day and to be entered to win the first day of Jag Swag prize (A HUGE candy bar and squishmallow).

JAG SWAG PULL

There will not be a Jag Swag this week do to finals. Please save all Jag Swag for the next pull in Term #3.

As many of you look forward to the holiday season, I wanted to let you all know that we still have room on our Summer 2025 trips to Japan and Dublin & the United Kingdom if you and/or your student is interested in joining.

Consider giving the gift of travel this holiday season. It is a gift that lasts a lifetime because of its incredible impact!

1. $100 off through EF (Japan): https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/2796569HC until December 31
2. $200 off through Explorica (Dublin & UK): https://www.explorica.com/fiddyment-1864 with discount code Holidays2025 until December 19

These trips are open to all current, future, and former students, their families and friends, and all teachers, but they are not sponsored by the school district or our school.

If you have any questions, please reach out directly to me at afiddyme@egusd.net

Thank you all and happy holidays,

Amanda Fiddyment

2024-25 EGUSD School Year Calendar
The EGUSD 2024-2025 School Year Calendar – English | Spanish .

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Elk Grove Upcoming Events and Key Dates

• 12/16 Trails Committee Meeting (6 p.m.)
• 12/18 Disability Advisory Committee Meeting (6 p.m.)
• 12/19 Planning Commission Meeting (6 p.m.)
• 12/19 Storytime with the Chief (6 p.m.)
• 12/20 Old Fashion Christmas December 20-22 (3 p.m.)
• 12/22 Light Up Elk Grove (2:30 p.m.)
• 12/24 City Hall Closed in Observance of Christmas Eve
• 12/25 City Hall Closed in Observance of Christmas Day

Approved Fliers:

• Vikings Basketball

• Ole Soccer Academy

• VHS Winter Camp

• CSD Youth Basketball

• Southgate Recreation Center

• An Old Fashioned Christmas

• Volleyball Sign Ups

January 4, 11, 18, 25, & February 1, 2025: Little Vikings Winter Youth Boys Basketball Camp - Register by December 29, 2024

Exciting opportunities await young athletes! Boys in grades 3 through 8 are invited to join the Valley Vikings for a dynamic program where they can learn fundamentals, concepts, and compete in games while being coached by the Valley Vikings student-athletes and coaching staff. This camp will be held on Saturdays. Parents are encouraged to register their children or help promote the camp to other students. Registration is currently open. For questions or scholarship requests, please contact Coach TJ at tsantari@egusd.net.

• Register for Youth Boys Basketball Camp

Now until May 2025: Parent Education at Elk Grove Adult and Community Education
Join our eight-week free course designed for all parents, offering practical strategies and insights to enhance parenting skills. Court-approved, it covers communication, discipline, child development, and family dynamics. Experience a supportive environment to exchange experiences and gain essential tools.
Parent Education Registration Information

Varsity Tutors for Schools
Elk Grove Unified is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with Varsity Tutors for Schools, a leading platform for live online tutoring at no cost to EGUSD students and families. When students need help with homework or are struggling to solve a problem, they can immediately chat with a tutor, 24/7, to get the help they need. Students can take practice tests and follow personal lesson plans for guided self-study. They can also sign up for expert-led live classes, and learn subjects like geometry, middle school math, elementary school reading and more, alongside their peers. The Varsity Tutors for School platform is now visible in the EGUSD student portal.

• Varsity Tutors Announcement

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)

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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