JAGUAR JAMBOREE
GET READY FOR SCHOOL - Family Edition
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!
The summer is flying by. We hope that each of you have had a great summer that continues to be fun and relaxing.
For our new Jag Families, this is our newsletter and it will be emailed to you several times throughout the year. It covers need to know info and reminders. We strive to think of everything and keep you informed. When there are BIG topics, the newsletter will have a single focus, like our SPORTS Edition. Otherwise, it will have a range of topics and dates. We hope this is a useful resource.
This edition covers all things BACK TO SCHOOL and starts off our year-long celebration of our 20th year! The school was dedicated on September 1, 2001 and from the opening, it was founded on the key characteristics of PRIDE, RESPECT and EFFORT! We look forward to a year full of celebrating our amazing school and staff. They have made JMS one of the best middle schools in Chesapeake.
We are here to help. So if there is anything we can do, please call us 465-5246 or email us.
JMS Administration
Contact Us
Email: JolliffMiddle@k12cpschools.com
Website: cpschools.com/jms
Location: 1021 Jolliff Road, Chesapeake, VA, USA
Phone: 757-465-5246
Twitter: @JolliffMiddle
UPDATED- NEW INFO AS OF SEPTEMBER 29th, 2021!
Jolliff Middle School is excited to announce the hiring of Coach L. Cook as the new girls' head basketball coach. Mrs. Cook comes to Jolliff with tremendous experience and success. She is ready to get started building a strong competitive program. Please fill out the following interest form by clicking the basketball.
Conditioning Begin
Monday, October 4th
After school until 6:00pm. Must have a ride home.
FALL SPORTS TRYOUTS AT JMS BEGIN WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
GET YOUR TICKETS VIA GOFAN.CO!
Beginning this school year 2021-22, Chesapeake Public Schools is providing an opportunity to purchase online and mobile tickets for ALL middle and high school athletic events (which includes all sports for home and away games). Purchasing tickets online permits fans to easily access and share tickets (email or text) without standing in line.
All middle and high schools will have a dedicated GoFan page for ticket sales. The service, which enables attendees to pay and access tickets electronically. This service began for high schools on Monday, August 23, 2021. The middle school tickets will be available prior to the start of their season.
All school accounts can be accessed using the GoFan.co (not .com) website. Click here for the JMS school account!
JAM Celebrations for Summer!
July Student Birthdays
K'Mari F. 7/1●Randi G. 7/1●Paige H. 7/1●Megan H. 7/1●Nieron T. 7/1●Mikhail A. 7/2●Timiah B. 7/2●Carrington C. 7/2●Aaliyah H. 7/2●James C. 7/3●Lamariye R. 7/3●Caitlyn S. 7/4●Cameron J. 7/5●Xavier G. 7/6●Mariah M. 7/6●Brennan O. 7/6●Avery B. 7/7●Isaac C. 7/7●Kaitlyn C. 7/7●Garland J. 7/7●Daurielle R. 7/7●Thomarius W. 7/8●Caden B. 7/9●Evan G. 7/9●Ethan S. 7/9●Aiden B. 7/10●Benjamin V. 7/10●Zy-Monni W. 7/13●Gabrielle M. 7/14●Kinsley W. 7/14●Michaela D. 7/16●Alexander F. 7/16●John L. 7/16●Ariell C. 7/17●Amarion C. 7/18●Nathan B. 7/19●Tegan R. 7/19●Maddelyn T. 7/20●Cameron A. 7/21●Leyah R. 7/21●Jesse P. 7/22●Myah B. 7/23●Hailey O. 7/23●Jaden S. 7/23●Jaselyn S. 7/23●Mariah K. 7/24●Steven S. 7/24●Devyn B. 7/25●Jaymon B. 7/25●Brody P. 7/25●Tobias B. 7/27●Jamiyah M. 7/27●Kaci M. 7/27●Lily S. 7/27●Isabella S. 7/27●Xavier J. 7/28●Mercy K. 7/29●Leilan B. 7/30●J'Marcus N. 7/30●Savannah P. 7/30●Jaxson L. 7/31
August Student Birthdays
Jordan L. 8/1●Matthew P. 8/1●London H. 8/3●Owen K. 8/3●Jamarie L. 8/3●Derian T. 8/3●Dy'Raye W. 8/3●Sariyah J. 8/4●Xavier S. 8/5●Tyrell S. 8/5●Katrina W. 8/5●Olivia H. 8/6●Maya T. 8/6●Trinity W. 8/6●Masyiah M. 8/7●Neynah P. 8/7●Nadia B. 8/8●Colton H. 8/9●Lillian H. 8/10●Henry M. 8/10●Robert P. 8/10●Jadarian B. 8/11●Gabriel D. 8/11●Amani B. 8/12●Marissa B. 8/12●Daziyah F. 8/13●Abigail C. 8/14●Amonzay E. 8/14●Devynn G. 8/14●Julianna P. 8/14●De'mari P. 8/14●Zane Q. 8/14●Lynn G. 8/15●Javonte P. 8/15●Alexandra T. 8/15●Arianna H. 8/16●Dyson B. 8/17●Sydney B. 8/17●Asia D. 8/17●Isaac R. 8/17●Brock W. 8/17●Tyler C. 8/18●McKinley K. 8/18●Robert S. 8/18●Riley B. 8/19●Jaylen J. 8/19●Owen P. 8/19●Donald T. 8/19●Danica C. 8/20●Jay'Vion J. 8/21●Kaiden M. 8/21●Grayson S. 8/22●Cruz D. 8/23●Ne'Rya F. 8/24●Malaya G. 8/24●Joshua S. 8/24●Cian C. 8/25●Aiden J. 8/25●Shannon P. 8/26●Madison E. 8/27●Patrick M. 8/27●Benjamin P. 8/27●James R. 8/27●Raymond S. 8/27●Sophia B. 8/28●Aidan H. 8/28●Isabel N. 8/28●Tasia P. 8/28●Brenden B. 8/29●Jeni F. 8/29●Rahteaona W. 8/29●Guinevere P. 8/31
July Staff Birthdays
03-Leah Rosenberg ● 07-Linda Marable ● 16-AdamThacker
17-Yolanda Alston ● 17-Alena Korp ● 22-Christina Traniello
28-Michelle Durant ● 28-Shawnese Harden ● 28-Jennifer Kinchen
August Staff Birthdays
02-Adrienne Hagans ● 06-Cheri Washburn ● 14-Devin Brooks
18-Jackie Palmer ● 22-Jenny Maurey ● 22-Melissa Copeland
26-Todd Smith ● 29-Aundrea Brown
HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION AND MITIGATIONS
Daily Digital Health Screenings
4 Key Safety Mitigations
JMS INFORMATION
BACK TO SCHOOL LETTER AND INFO
MENU OPTIONS @ THE PROWL
JMS SPIRIT WEAR -TIE DYE AND 20TH ANNIV T-SHIRT
SPIRIT WEAR DETAILS-Get yours asap!
A limited supply will be sold at the JAGUAR PROWL. You can place an order at that time as well.
STUDENT PLANNERS
STUDENT INSURANCE
CHROMEBOOK DISTRIBUTION
Students will complete the student agreement form and be assigned a chromebook (with a unique asset number), a bag and charger.
STUDENT CHROMEBOOK USE & CARE
STUDENT SCHEDULES
Student schedules will be available via ParentVue and StudentVue accounts on Friday, August 27th. Student passwords have been reset but when students to attempt to login they will be guided through setting a new password.
JMS STUDENT HANDBOOK
This is your school handbook (click the icon above) and it contains information about our school and procedures. It will acquaint you and your parents with CPS and JMS policies; however, there are situations that arise during the year that will be addressed by newsletter, Synergy and/or the Jolliff Website– https://cpschools.com/jms/
This handbook can be updated when needed. Every update will be highlighted with the date the update was entered.
BUS TRANSPORTATION
GET CONNECTED AND STAY CONNECTED!
PTA
Get connected by joining and actively participating in our PTA. Our PTA is committed to enhancing staff and student experiences. Your membership supports their efforts and your participation and ideas are needed. Here is a list of some of the ways they have supported our students and staff:
Sponsored the 8th grade dance or activity
Created and sponsored the BE AWARE FAIR (Virtual informational events with leading professionals as hosts. Check them out on our YouTube Channel.)
Staff Lunches
Student Planner for every student
Curtains for our workrooms
Please join the PTA and share your talents for the benefit of our school community. It is a great investment of time and energy that helps every Jag to thrive.
AMAZON SMILE
The JMS PTA has graciously opened up an AmazonSmile account to support our efforts in updating the technology in our building. How can you help? Simply link your account by clicking the image below.
AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is that when you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to the charitable organization of your choice.
SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
We hope you will stay connected to JMS via the platform of your choosing. Our website,
is updated regularly, so please register for notifications by visiting the homepage and scrolling down the right side to submit your email address. Our website can link you to our social media accounts on Instagram - @JolliffMS, YouTube - @CPS JMS and Twitter - @Joliff.
JAGS CARE...RESOURCES FOR THRIVING!
Meet our AMAZING School Counseling Team!
Ms. Powell - Data Quality Clerk and School Counseling Secretary
Ms. Ruff - 6th Grade School Counselor
Ms. Palmer - 7th Grade School Counselor
She is our new School Counseling Director and 8th Grade School Counselor!
Please WELCOME - Ms. Windley!
With over 10 years of experience as a School Counseling Director in CPS, Ms. Windley brings a wealth of counseling knowledge as well as first-hand understanding of being a military kid/member of a military family.
We are excited to have her working with us and for our students!
Self-care has to be a focus!
More resources...
TEXTBOOKS
Teachers will not be utilizing physical textbooks this year. For most classes, online textbooks are available to students. If you find that you or your student could benefit from textbooks, please call school for an appointment.
Tips and Tricks for Virtual Learning for PARENTS
YOGA for Brain Breaks!
Teaching kids mindfulness activities like yoga, will provide benefits that span a lifetime. This awesome free resource from Sanford fit makes incorporating yoga breaks easy with 22 printable cards, each with pictures and descriptions of 4 yoga poses. And don’t worry—it’s not a huge time commitment. The sequence on each card is designed to take only 3-5 minutes. To see it in action, watch a demo here.