James Morris School
Weekly Newsletter, Vol. 4.26.2018
The 29th Annual 6th-Grade Tea
Thank you, Parents and Guardians!
JMS extends our appreciation to the 44 families who have responded to the 2018 family survey! This represents a tremendous increase in participation from the beginning of the week to today. Your input will be a contributing factor in our school improvement goals for next school year.
For those who have not yet responded, entries are due on Monday, April 30th.
Thank you, Mrs. Palheiredo!
5th-Graders "D.I.Y." Instruments in Mrs. Bills' class
2018 Spelling Bee
- Eric Cronin, Mya Czerepak, and Kaelyn Weik (Gr.4)
- Lilah Pape, Micaih Sessions, and Patience Souza (Gr.5)
- Josh DeLello, Sawyer Harrison, and Sam Mathews (Gr.6)
Families are welcome to attend!
Ms. Hofmann enjoys a pleasant ride.
2018 Kids Marathon
Morning running sessions will begin next week:
- Mondays, 8:30 AM
- Tuesdays, 8:30 AM
- Thursdays, 8:30 AM
Your help with supervision would be greatly appreciated.
Please note that any students arriving during these times are expected to be participating in the running/training. Otherwise, students should arrive at the regular time of 8:50 AM.
If you have any questions, please call the main office.
Thank you from JMS L.A.W.!
A Message from School Psychologist, Gina Fleming
Bottle and Can Drive Success!
Upcoming Calendar Events
Fri., April 27th: JMS Spelling Bee @ 2:30PM in the JMS Gymnasium
Mon., May 7th: BOE Meeting @ 7PM at Goshen Center School
Tues., May 8th: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Luncheon
Wed., May 9th: Early Dismissal - Teacher PD
Tues., May 15th: 4th & 5th Grade Field Trip - The Lightning Thief
Wed., May 16th: Superintendent Chris Leone Town Tour @ JMS (Time TBD)
Fri., May 18th: Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast @ JMS
Mon. May 21st-25th: Scholastic Book Fair @ JMS
Wed., May 30th: Arts Alive @ JMS
Fri., June 22nd: Last Day of School for Students (as of today)
Flyers and Forms
Our School Vision
Our vision for James Morris School is to be highly regarded for our students' academic growth, and for instilling in students the desire to strive for the intrinsic value, rewards and opportunities that result from quality, professionalism, and pride in one’s work. To achieve this vision, we believe in:
A culture of academia
A strong partnership with parents and the community
A growth-mindset for students and staff
Research-based practices
Authentic hands-on learning experiences for all students
Awareness and understanding of issues related to diversity - social, cultural, and cognitive
Embedded character education and promotion of strong habits of mind
Regional School District No. 6 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Title IX - Contact
Debbie DeLisle
98 Wamogo Road, Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-6656
Section 504 - Contact
Debra Foley
98 Wamogo Road, Litchfield, CT 06759
860-567-6642