JMS Cougar News
Community Newsletter - February 20, 2023
A Message from Principal Whitehead
I wanted to shout out and say a big thank you to our JMS Cougar Council and Blue Crew who hosted the 6th grade dance and 7th/8th grade dance last week. We had great attendance and the kids had a lot of fun! We enjoyed watching them "cut a rug" at the dances.
Parents and guardians, several items have been brought before the school board lately. I encourage you to seek information on our website. The district has posted about Attendance Zones, upcoming Bond Elections, and the Calendar for next year.
I also want to remind parents that if you are picking up your children from school, the pickup for car-riders is in the back of the building. Paw Prints has expressed concern lately that many children from our campus have been running through the cars and buses near their entrance to hop into cars and go home. Please pick children up at the designated back door so that we can be as safe as possible.
This Week @ Jarrell Middle School
*STUDENT/STAFF HOLIDAY
Tuesday, February 21st
*STUDENT HOLIDAY
*STAFF PD DAY
Wednesday, February 22nd
*STUCO Meeting 7:15am
*Progress Reports Posted
*Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Thursday, February 23rd
*Pre-UIL Band Concert 6:00pm
Friday, February 24th
*HERO Store During Lunches
*8th Grade ZAP 4:00-6:00Library Info & Tech Tips with Mrs. Martone
JISD students and staff now have digital access to over 70+ magazines through the Sora App! Accessing the magazines is super simple! Just login to Sora with your JISD credentials, and the magazines will be on your Sora homepage. Check out the app here and start reading today!
Student Login Information:
Username: first part of email address (ex. 21jdoe)
Password: email password (ex. 012345Jd)
Chromebooks are an essential school supply every day!
Counselor Connection
Counselor Connection 2-20
February Virtue: Kindness More than just being nice!
Course Selection Sheets:
Please make sure the course selection sheets are turned in ASAP! We encourage you to talk with your child about the choices for next year, then sign the form. Please include email and phone number in case we need to contact you.
Pink Shirt Day – wear pink on February 22, 2023 to show your commitment to making JMS a safe and friendly school for everyone.
Lift Each Other Up Pink Shirt Day Contest Rules:
*Entries will still be accepted in the office through Wednesday due to the school holidays.
Create and design an anti-bullying t-shirt. Your design should promote kindness and respect; your message should encourage standing up for others and discourage bullying. Be creative. Artwork can be designed by hand or digitally, but should be your original work. You can include this year’s theme “Lift Each Other Up” OR you can create your own slogan. *Elements of the design may not contain any profanity, offensive language, or offensive graphics. The school reserves the right to withhold any design deemed inappropriate from the contest.
Middle School Athletics Schedules
2022-23 Jarrell ISD Academic Calendar
JMS Office Staff
Jennifer Whitehead - Interim Principal
Charlotte Mendoza - 7th Grade Administrator
April Bradley-McGowan - 6th Grade Administrator
Laura Bicknell - Counselor
Kristin WIlson - Counselor
Mandy Crane - Admin Assistant
Patricia Esquivel - Registrar
Ashley Edwards - Attendance Clerk
Kayla Balderas - Receptionist
Jarrell Middle School
Email: jennifer.whitehead@jarrellisd.org
Website: https://jms.jarrellisd.org/
Location: 101 East Avenue F, Jarrell, TX, USA
Phone: 512-746-4180
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jarrell-Middle-School-328256301448440
Twitter: @jarrell_ms