JMS Cougar News
Community Newsletter - January 3, 2022
A Message from the Principal...
Welcome back! January is such a great time of year - new year, new ideas, new resolutions - it is also a great time for reflecting on our success and planning for what is to come. It is with this attitude that we begin our new year.
This week, you will receive the results of your student's STAAR Interim Assessment. This assessment is used as a predictor on how your child may perform on the upcoming STAAR tests this Spring. All students were given the assessment for math and reading. The individual student report outlines your child’s scale score and how they performed in each category that was assessessed. The math and reading assessments were leveled into high, medium, and low based on student performance. Skills identified with an exclamation mark indicate areas of concern and require additional support. Tutorial sessions are provided before and after school according to the JMS Spring Tutorial Schedule.
Keep an eye on your home mailbox for this report!
We will celebrate our students next week during the 2nd Nine Weeks Academic Awards Assembly. The ceremony will be held on Monday, January 9th at 5:30 PM in the JMS Cafeteria. Students will be recognized for Perfect Attendance, Honor Roll, and we will name the STAR students for the grading cycle.
This Week @ Jarrell Middle School
Wednesday, January 4th
- STUCO Meeting 7:15 AM
- Puzzle Club 7:15 AM
- Grading Cycle 3 Begins
Thursday, January 5th
- NWEA Reading Assessment
- Report Cards distributed 8th period
- Crochet Club 4:00
- Pokemon Club 4:00
- Dungeons & Dragons Club 4:00
- Pep Squad/Mini Blue Crew Club 4:00
- Boys Basketball @ Lago Vista
- Home Girls Bball vs. Lago Vista 5:30 PM
Friday, January 5th
- NWEA Reading Assessment
- Hero Top 10% Recognition 3:00 PM
Library 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)
JMS Yearbooks - FINAL DAYS
Jarrell Middle School Yearbooks - ON SALE NOW!
Order the JMS 2022-23 Yearbook by clicking HERE! Don’t miss the memories!!!!
Last year JMS sold out and families were unable to purchase a copy....secure yours today!
Prices go up in January. (School Code = 17535)
Upcoming Events @ JMS
- School Resource Officer Day
- NWEA Math Assessment
- Academic Awards Assembly 5:30-6:30 PM
Tuesday, January 10
- NWEA Math Assessment
Wednesday, January 11
- PTO Meeting 5:30 PM
Thursday, January 12
- Academic UIL Events - Part 1
- Girls Basketball @ Marble Falls
- Home Boys Basketball vs. Marble Falls
Friday, January 13
- 8th Grade ZAP 4:00-6:00 PM
Counselor Connection
Happy New Year from the JMS counselors! We are excited to guide our students through the spring semester helping the 8th graders transition to high school and helping the 6th and 7th graders make plans for the next school year. Stay tuned for more information about transition events.
A new year is a great time to set goals for the future, and also to review the expectations of the present, especially when it comes to internet safety. Parents can take action to minimize the risks to your children. These tips from Safewise lay a strong foundation of defense against the worst internet threats:
- Talk about It–communication is key to keep kids safe online
- Set Up Ground Rules–be clear about expectations for use of technology
- Put Protections in Place–there are apps to help alert you to dangerous activity
- Keep Devices Out in the Open
- Connect Online–stay in the know about which sites your children belong to, visit, or search.
Read more details at the link below:
Internet Safety For Teens and Tweens
JISD Virtues for January: Respect
Respect contributes to a positive culture.
Respect decreases conflict.
Respect encourages empathy.
Middle School Athletic Schedules
2022-23 Jarrell ISD Academic Calendar
JMS Office Staff
Kelly Blair - Campus Principal
Jennifer Whitehead - 8th Grade Administrator
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: kelly.blair@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