JMS January 2017 Newsletter
Moving Dragons Forward Together
Welcome to 2017!
JMS Parents
JMS is also excited to announce that after school tutoring will begin this month. Letters and application forms were sent home the first week of January with more detailed information about this opportunity. Beginning January 12th, tutoring will be offered on Mondays and Thursdays from 4:00 until 5:00 PM. Any student needing extra help may attend these tutoring sessions.
2016 Chorus and Band Christmas Concerts
Part of the Dynamics Group
7th and 8th Grade Chorus
The Guys in the Dynamics Group
Mr. Watson conducting the 6th grade band
7th/8th Grade Band
6th Grade Chorus Concert
JMS Students of the Week and Dec. Teacher of the Month
Week of 12/5/2016:
6th Grade - Matthew Talbot
7th Grade - Sean Spears and Cadence Grantham
8th Grade - Drake Sutton and Sadie Phillips
Week of 12/12/2016:
6th Grade - Will Hall and Jazmine Chastain
7th Grade - Zach Brendel and Courtney Bishop
8th Grade - Matthew Campbell and Beth Childers
And a big congratulations to the Dec. JMS Teacher of the month, Coach Stephen Hunter!
12/5 Students of the Week
12/12 Students of the Week
Dec. Teacher of the Month, Coach Hunter
2016 White Christmas Program
7th/8th Grade Chorus
7th/8th Grade Band
Gift Bearers Kaleb Cronan and Jamisen Bail
Student Speaker Carmen Thomas introducing Mrs. Priest
Madelyn Elrod representing FFA
2016 Gift Bearers
Thank you to the JMS PTO for putting on the 2016 Jingle Jam dance for our students!
JMS PTO who made the Jingle Jam possible, thank you!
JMS students enjoying the Jingle Jam dance.
Shelly and Blake Moss
JMS Spirit Week 12/12-12/16/2016
Monday, 12/12: Dress Like a Snowman
Tuesday, 12/13: Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
Wednesday, 12/14: Dress Like the "Grinch"
Thursday, 12/15: Dress Like Rudolph
Friday, 12/16: Teachers Dress Like Santa and Students Dress Like Elves
JMS Student Contest Winners
Congratulations to JMS student Kate Wigington for winning first place in the 7th grade Daughters of the Revolution Essay Writing Contest!
Congratulations to 7th Grade JMS student Eli Galligan for placing as the French Horn First Chair in the 9th District Band!
Congratulations to 7th Grade JMS student Emma Reece for winning first place in the Red Ribbon Poster Contest for JMS!
JMS Upcoming Events
Friday, 1/6:
-Report Cards Go Home
-Monday, 1/9:
-Second Nine Weeks Awards Ceremonies: 8th Grade at 9:15 AM, 7th Grade at 12:30 PM, and 6th Grade at 2:10 PM.
-After School until 6:00 PM: Conditioning for Soccer begins.
Tuesday, 1/10:
-7:15 AM - Student Council Meeting
-8:15 AM - Spelling Bee in the JMS Library
Thursday, 1/12:
-PBIS Celebration during Grade Level Connection Classes
-6:00 PM: Mandatory Parent and Student Meeting at the PHS old auditorium for interested 7th and 8th grade baseball players.
-JMS Pep Rally
-4:15 PM - All four basketball teams vs. Fannin (Home)
Monday, 1/16:
-School is out in observance of MLK Jr. Day
Tuesday, 1/17:
-Basketball Region Tournament (Home)
Wednesday, 1/18:
-Basketball Region Tournament (Home)
Thursday, 1/19:
-8th Grade Field Trip to Chattahoochee Technical College
-Basketball Region Tournament (Home)
Friday, 1/20:
-Basketball Region Tournament (Home)
Monday, 1/23:
-JMS Geography Bee
Tuesday, 1/31:
-6th Grade Berry Math Competition
-6:00 PM - PTO Meeting at JMS
Happy MLK Jr. Day on Monday, January, 16, 2017!
Jasper Middle School
Our Mission
Joining Mind and Spirit to ensure academic success, social responsibility, and graduation for all. "Our goal is that all students will work not only to meet academic expectations, but that they will strive to exceed expectations."
Our Vision
The vision of Jasper Middle School, in cooperation with all stakeholders, is to commit ourselves to developing critical thinkers and lifelong learners through a rigorous curriculum, high expectations, and positive character development in a safe and nurturing environment.
Our Beliefs
- Devoted educators actively support students, families, and the community to help prepare students to be positive contributors to society through preparation for future challenges and societal demands.
- All students can learn.
- Communication through the spoken and written word is essential to the success of all students.
- Education and learning are shared responsibilities that take place in the home, school, and community.
- Each and every student must be prepared for an ever-changing and technologically driven society.
- Positive behavior supports lead to greater success.
- All stakeholders are accountable for improving student achievement.
Website: http://jaspermid.pickens.k12.ga.us/
Location: 339 West Church Street, Jasper, GA, United States
Phone: 706-253-1760