Jaguar Journal
Volume 1 Number 7
Principal's Message
We are 8 days away from the end of Quasimester 2 and it is time to focus on finishing this grading period strong! Your Jaguar should take full advantage of all supports at Jepson. From Targeted Learning Support time after class, taking full advantage of Asychronous time , and Afternoon Support Time, there are many opportunities to support your Jaguar. You can find more details in this newsletter. Please have your Jaguar reach out to their teacher now and concentrate on assignments they can submit at this time to have a successful end of the Quasimester.
On December 3rd, Governor Newsom addressed the state on what he called "regional shelter-in-place" orders. Vacaville was identified as being a part of the Bay Area Region and thus would not immediately be under these orders. However, our region is on track to meet the threshold set forth by the state by the middle of this month. Despite this, Jepson will continue to offer our Afternoon Small Groups on campus until directed otherwise.
In addition, our Jaguar team continues to prepare for in-person learning in 2021. We are hopeful that we may see our students once more walking through our halls. It is important that our Jaguar families understand that our return to in-person would be in a hybrid model at 25% of our student population on any given day based on last names. It is safe to assume that if your Jaguar is early in the alphabet they would be on campus either Monday or Tuesday and if later in the alphabet on Thursday or Friday. We understand that siblings may have different last names. If your family falls into this category please contact our counselors to remedy this for your family if you intend to return to in-person learning. Counselors can be contacted at: Cynthia Ayala (8th Grade) CAyala@Vacavilleusd.org and Angi Roe (7th Grade) ARoe@Vacavilleusd.org.
This newsletter includes information on Picture Makeup Day, Fundraisers, Student Schedules, and so much more! As always, please reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.
I wish you all the very best this holiday season! We look forward to seeing our Jaguars in 2021! Stay Healthy and stay safe Jaguars!
Best,
Ana Farina
Principal
Student Schedules for Quasimester 3 & 4
- Schedules will be available for pick up in the front office on Thursday 12/17 from 9-3 and Friday 12/18 from 9-3.
- Schedules will be available for viewing via the Parent Portal on Aeries and School Loop on Aeries on Monday 12/21. However, this may be available sooner.
Save the Date: PTC Chipotle Fundraiser for Jepson 12/16
Academic Supports
- First, always have your student communicate with their teacher, during asynchronous time when needing assistance with assignment completion or general questions.
- Second, remember to have your student access their teachers zoom link for Learning Support time found on the front page of the Willis Jepson website, under "Afternoon Sessions" (link found here)
- Finally, if you are working on assignments or a project during off time, remembering to email your teacher to help them better assist you when they are available.
- Parents, have students show you their Google Classroom to ensure if assignments were turned in or not. They can also show you if they completed an assignment by showing you the actual assignment. It is always helpful to follow up with a teacher if an assignment is late and is not yet reflected on school loop after many days.
- Please be aware of any late-work policies teachers may have. They do vary from class to class and it it important for your student to know what assignments they should concentrate on.
We are almost to our Winter Break, make sure to finish strong with these last two weeks of Quasimester 2! Lets go Jags!
Picture Make-Up Day
Attached below are ordering instructions and an ID number needed to access Jepson's Picture Makeup Day.
If you have not signed up as of yet, there is no need to sign up, just show up on December 9th, anytime after 3:30 p.m. The 3:00 p.m. slot is full, however there is availability from 3:30p.m. until 6:00p.m.
For any additional information please visit the Willis Jepson website under "Picture Day Information".
Put on your best smiling face, Jags!
Supply Pick Up for Quasimester 3/4 Classes and Returns
Our new material has arrived for Quasimester /4 for English 8 and Math 7 students. They are now ready for pickup at the front office. You may wish to coordinate for when schedules are released on 12/17 and 12/18 for pickup so that you can save yourself a trip!
Materials that have arrived:
- English 8 Unit for Writing an Argumentative Essay
- Math 7: Jaguar Jots for Quasimester 3 & 4
For students currently taking Metals - If you had Metals in Quasi 1 or 2, we will need two tools to be dropped off:
- Aviation snips, should be either red, green or yellow in color
- Hand Seamers
AVID at Vacaville High School
Best of luck Jaguars!
Jaguar Student of the Week
Posted here are the past two weeks of our Jaguars of the Week. Our staff nominate stduents who standout in their classes for a variety of reasons.
To view our Student of the Week winners and any other Jepson updates, you can follow us on our Facebook page and give us a like so you can stay connected.
Rafael
Jordan
Lang
Congrats to Adeline for being our Student of the Week!
Round II: Jepson Jaguar Sweaters
awesome hoodie with the attached order form.
This will be offered through January 8th. We accept cash or checks, only payable to "Willis Jepson PTC".
Make sure to order your Jepson Jaguar gear soon!