EJMS Jaguar Weekly Jan. 13 - 17

Keeping our School Community in the Know

From Principal Pickerill's Pen

EJMS Families,
We hope everyone is staying warm and safe through this winter weather. We understand that some families have been without power at times or other extenuating circumstances that have impacted NTI work. Please communicate with the school if there is a need for additional time in completing these assignments and we will be happy to provide extensions for families that may need them.

As we head into the second half of the school year we want to continue to make school attendance a priority for our students. Please review the following attendance reminders from the DPP office.

Teacher of the Year Nominations

Each year we recognize one teacher from each school as the Teacher of the Year and we encourage parents to fill out a nomination. Nominations must be completed by Friday, January 31st.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcX8sjha7rjfAKmGO--pstaHVscOpoYOf3Qu7EdMypCjdOYw/viewform. You can also click on the button below to get to this Google form.

KCSS Safety Audit

The Kentucky Center for School Safety is conducting a site visit on Tuesday, January 28th for a safety audit. Part of the process includes survey feedback from staff, students, and parents. Please help us out by responding to this survey anytime before 1/17/25. Thank you!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FY25EastJessMSParents

Upcoming Dates (SBDM Meetings at 4:30 PM in the EJMS library):

Monday, January 20th - MLK Jr Day - No school
Tuesday, January 28th - KCSS Safety Audit

Teacher of the Year Nomination

NTI Reminders

As you know, NTI (non-traditional instruction days) allow students to keep working if we are out of school and not make up the day at the end of the school year. If an NTI day is called, students must complete one day of NTI work. Your child’s teacher will be available by email from 9:00 AM -12:00 PM to answer questions.

Since we have now had a number of NTI days, students should have completed work for each class each of those days. If this has been done digitally (through Google Classroom), then students will turn in that work through online submission. If students have worked with their paper packets that went home this fall, then each of the completed papers needs to be brought back to school on the day when we return. These will be turned into homeroom teachers and/or arts and specific content teachers as evidence of the work completed.

Remember, NTI work is the same as homework. If it is not completed, it carries the same consequence as not doing homework. Please remember that for us to receive full credit (all 10 days) for NTI, all students must complete the work from EACH NTI day for EACH CLASS and turn it in that same day online or the paper copy the day we return to school.

Title 1 Parent and Family Engagement News

Title I Parent News

Families- We wanted to share some reminders about our Title I School-Wide program.

Title I is one of the largest federal programs supporting elementary and secondary education. Title I funding allows us to provide resources to students. These supplemental resources help ensure that:

• All children have a fair, equal and significant opportunity to obtain a high quality education,

• Support and resources are provided to achieve proficiency on challenging state academic achievement standards and assessments.

At East Jessamine Middle, we use our Title I funding to pay for technology devices and software, additional classroom teachers, resources for family events, iReady diagnostics and instructional program, and professional development.

Please reach out if you have any further questions about our Title I program.

Parent and Family Engagement

Thanks so much to those who have already filled out this survey. If you haven't had a chance yet, please take a few minutes to share your voice and ideas as we design school events. Be on the lookout for more information regarding a February Family Event and an opportunity to help plan it later on this month.

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What’s Happening at EJMS this Week?

Mon. Jan. 13 - no school, NTI Day 5

🌟 3:30 - 5:30 Optional Beta Work/Practice session for State Convention

🏀 6:00 Boys Basketball SRC tournament 7th grade @ Anderson

Tues. Jan. 14

🌟 4:00 - 5:00 Optional Beta Work/Practice session for State Convention

🏀 5:45 Boys Basketball SRC tournament 6th grade @ Boyle

🏀 7:30 Boys Basketball SRC tournament 8th grade @ Lincoln

Wed. Jan. 15

🌟 No Beta meeting this week

Thurs. Jan. 16

🌟 National Junior Beta State Convention in Lexington

🏀 5:45 Boys Basketball vs. Trinity Christian (home)

Fri. Jan. 17

🏀 5:45 Boys Basketball vs. Bondurant (home)

Upcoming and Ongoing

Jan. 20 - No School/ MLK Jr Day
Jan. 20 Future City Competition
Jan. 21 Digital Defenders session (see information below)

EJMS and Jessamine County Athletics and Activities

Girls softball players - get ready for a great season!

In our Community

At JCPL Next Month

Tweens, Teens, and Adults: Join us for a unique and fun-filled evening at our “Not a Valentine’s Day Dance” featuring a Silent Disco! This event is designed for tweens through adults who want to enjoy a night of dancing, music, and socializing without the typical Valentine’s Day themes. Whether you’re single, hanging with friends, or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for everyone.

For more information, visit "Not a Valentine's Day Dance" Silent Disco | Jessamine County Public Library