JMMS Weekly Update
September 4, 2020
Principal's Message
This is Joan MacQueen's Proud Principal, Casey Currigan.
I can't believe it is already Labor Day. The weather report for the weekend is HOT! So make sure you take steps to stay healthy and safe.
Planning throughout the State is in overdrive, and the staff of Joan MacQueen is no different. In the upcoming week, you will receive a significant amount of information about the reopening of school on the Hybrid schedule.
- Tuesday, September 8th - Communication will be sent home to notify parents and students if they attend classes on Monday/Tuesday(September 21st) or Thursday/Friday(September 24th) in the Hybrid Schedule. This information will also be posted in your child's Learning Strategies Google Classroom.
- On Wednesday, September 9th, all AUSD schools will present their reopening plan to the AUSD School Board.
- Thursday, September 10th - Board Presentation will be posted on the JMMS website.
- On Friday, September 11th - Specific guidelines and procedures are being sent home via the weekly update to assist the transition back to in-person learning.
If you change your mind about the learning environment that you would like your child to participate in, please email ASAP. We expect some schedule changes. However, at this time, schedule changes only affect the Learning Strategies Classes.
Yearly Student Forms - Digital
Note: These are for JMMS students only. Other schools in the district will be sending their own forms.
JMMS Distance Learning Agreement
JMMS Technology/Network Agreement Form
The link below is for School Site Council Nominations. Please complete this form if you would like to nominate someone for our school site council.
JMMS School Site Council Nomination Form
Newest Dust Devil
Labor Day Holiday-No School
School resumes on Tuesday, September 8th. It is an ODD day schedule.
Self-Care September Calendars
Click on the link below for the September Calendar.
You can choose a language from the dropdown on the right hand side of the page!
Purchase your 2020-2021 yearbook online
Click on: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/
Keep your order number handy when you log on.
Joan MacQueen Middle School
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Zoom Protocols for Parents
When a school year usually starts, I tell a joke about how you need to stay involved in your child's education. At no time in history has that been easier. If you are in the room while they are in a Zoom Class, you can hear and see what the teacher is saying and how other kids in the class are responding. You may even want to jump online with your child and ask a clarifying question or say hi to another child. I am asking that parents not do that. If something isn't making sense to your child, encourage them to ask the teacher or email them. We have a dedicated time in the afternoon where we can clear up misunderstandings and assist students.
Middle school is a weird age for kids; they want you to support and care for them, but you might hear your child say, "Not in front of my friends." Remember, those Zoom meetings everyone can see and hear each other. So work hard at giving your child the autonomy of working on their own. We suggest that parents follow these guidelines:
- Once your child is set up for their Zoom meeting, please allow them to attend the session by themselves, as would happen with a classroom session.
- Please try to have your child set up for the meeting in a space where there will be minimum disruptions
- Please do not use photography or any recording equipment (including Zoom recording) during the Zoom session.
Student VUE
If you still can't log into StudentVUE send me an email.
Attendance
Parents to report absences or tardies,call 619-445-3245 or email us at jmmsattendance@alpineschools.net. Remember absences must be cleared within 72 hrs. If you have a medical note excusing your child's absence please email it to the office using the attendance email above.
Parents of 7th grade students
Joan MacQueen Middle School
Email: ccurrigan@alpineschools.net
Website: https://www.alpineschools.net/o/jmms
Location: 2001 Tavern Road, Alpine, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 445-3245
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Joan.MacQueen