News and events - April 19, 2024
Parent-Teacher Conferences/Arts & Academic Expo/5th Grade Welcome
Please join us for conferences, the Jackson Middle School Arts & Academic Expo, and our 5th Grade Welcome on Wednesday, May 1. The schedule for the evening will be as follows:
- Classroom Conferences: 3:30 - 5 pm. Conferences are drop-in, no scheduling needed.
- Arts & Academic Expo: 6 - 8 pm
- 5th Grade Welcome: 6 - 8 pm
We will also be welcoming our incoming 6th grade students and their families at our 5th Grade Welcome. You will be able to tour the building with a self-guided map and enjoy the Arts and Academic Expo. You will also be able to:
- Visit our School Nurse
- Participate in our WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) scavenger hunt.
- Visit the Community Education table. You will find information about after-school programs and can pick up a sports physical form.
- Check out all the Volunteer Opportunities available at Jackson Middle School.
- Visit the Jackson Middle School Observatory (JMO)
- Purchase JMS Spiritwear by door #1.
6th Grade Student Experience at Nickelodeon Universe
Our 6th grade students will be taking a field trip to Nickelodeon Universe on Monday, May 6.
The cost is $20 which includes a ride wristband and the bus to and from The Mall of America.
Online registration/permission closes on Friday, April 19.
You can view all the information for this field trip by clicking the button below.
8th Grade Dance
The 8th grade Jackson Middle School dance is on Friday, May 3, from 6 – 8 pm. This event is for Jackson Middle School 8th graders only. Students are encouraged to “look nice,” but formal attire is not required. The dance will be chaperoned by faculty members along with approved parent volunteers. Beyond dancing, there will also be karaoke, a photo booth, board games, basketball, and snacks/beverages for sale in the cafeteria.
Tickets for the dance are $7 and will be sold at Door 3 before advisory each day from 4/29 - 5/3. Tickets will not be sold the night of the dance and must be pre-purchased.
We are looking forward to an AWESOME night for our 8th graders!! This is a special way for our students to celebrate their middle school years. If you would like to chaperone, please contact Anna Ives, our volunteer coordinator, in the Community Ed Office.
Jackson students participate in St. Cloud State University Math Contest
Congratulations to the students who took part in the St. Cloud Math Contest! Our JMS 7th grade team won 1st place out of 19 schools and our 8th team took 2nd place out of 22 schools. Top 5% for 7th graders were Andrew Coan, Patrick Navratil, and Sydney Hagel, Britta Moll, and Isley Sammler. 8th grade top 5% were Lara Deschene, Ekavir KC, Zachary Sollom, Cooper Anderson, Courtney Gluth, and Jack Bell. Special recognition goes to Andrew Coan who scored first out of 282 7th graders!
MCA Testing Coming Up
All JMS students will take the MCA Reading and Math tests to see how much they have learned this year. Our 8th graders will also take the MCA Science test to show their progress in that subject. During testing, students will stay in their first hour classes throughout the morning to finish the test. Students will need to bring a fully charged Chromebook to school each morning.
Please avoid scheduling appointments on these mornings so students can successfully complete the test. Thank you for your help!
MCA Test Dates
April 25 - MCA Reading
April 30 - MCA Math
May 7 - MCA Science (8th grade only)
Volunteer Opportunities
As we head into spring, we know that schedules can fill up quickly. We understand how precious your time is, but we are reaching out to you today with a heartfelt appeal. Our students and staff need your support to make our upcoming events a success.
We are still looking for many volunteers to be MCA Hallway Heroes during the school day, sell 8th Grade Dance Ticket Sales before school, chaperone during the 8th Grade Dance, and be Capstone Presentation helpers to our 8th graders who have worked really hard on their projects. We also need one more person to sort money for the Penny War, which is for an excellent charitable cause. Finally, we need some help with the Garden Clean-Up on Friday, April 26, right after school.
As you can see, we have a lot of opportunities for you to get involved. We are also still looking for donations for Spring Conference Staff Appreciation.
Your support is essential to us, and we are immensely grateful for any help that you can provide. Please consider signing up for as many opportunities as possible and share this request with your friends, family, or community members.
We hope to see you at an upcoming event! Thank you for your time.
Register now for summer classes and activities
It’s time to gear up for a season filled with excitement and enrichment! Anoka-Hennepin Community Education offers classes and activities for youth from preschool to grade eight, providing a perfect blend of learning and fun.
Whether your child is passionate about sports, arts, sciences, or simply looking to explore new interests, it’s covered! Summer programming is designed to foster personal growth, creativity, and social interaction.
🔍 View the summer flyer and follow the links to register.
Adults: Community Education offers something for you also. See what exciting adult classes are being offered this spring!
Family resource: How to Monitor Your Teen’s Social Media Without Hovering
Social media exposes us to a massive variety of content and people, both good and bad. The vast uncertainty associated with the digital world is a major cause of concern for many parents. How can you ensure your child’s safety when they’re posting messages and photos for friends, classmates, and even strangers to see?
You may feel tempted to continuously keep tabs on your child’s social media activity, checking every post, message, and login time. However, this constant surveillance can have negative consequences, resulting in reduced trust between you and your child.
A blog post from icanhelp.net titled, “How to Monitor Your Teen’s Social Media Without Hovering,” provides some tips on how to look out for your child while building trust (and saving time).
The blog is broken up into these sections:
Talk with your child.
Trust your child.
Use parental control apps to check in periodically.
Recommended apps.
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