February 9th, 2024
Vol. 18
School Counselors Week
Here at LCJSMS, we are very fortunate to have a robust team of School Counselors. We want to recognize Mrs. Casani, Mrs. Luftig, Mrs. Jurista, Ms. Galasso, Mr. Johnson and our Clinician, Ms. Malysa. Our counseling team works tirelessly daily to ensure our students' social-emotional safety. We are very much appreciative of your commitment to our students.
Monday - Single Session
This is a reminder that Monday, February 12th will be a Single Session. Students will be released at 12:15pm.
8th Grade Career Day
Thank you to all the parent volunteers who made 8th-grade Career Day a success today. Students had the opportunity to hear from the following presenters below. We modified our program this year to make it more interactive for our students. We hope to keep this tradition going for years to come. Thank you everyone!!!!! Please see the attachment, which features our list of presenters today. Truly an incredible experience.
Minding Your Mind- Parent Presentation
At our Principal's coffee in January, I spoke about our upcoming mental health assembly, which will be seen by all three grade levels on Monday, February 26th. Minding Your Mind is dedicated to ending the stigma surrounding mental health. Additionally, the organization focuses on prevention through education. It concentrates on storytelling to teach about the signs and symptoms associated with mental health and strategies to combat them. In addition to speaking with our students, the organization will host a virtual parent session on the evening of February 28th. Please see the flyer for details. Additionally, I have attached a link of the speaker whom will be meeting with our students.
Executive Functioning
7th & 8th Grade Parents:
We have a series of classes scheduled called "Study Strategies". Please be advised that there is a class limit and students can only be signed up for once class per topic.They are first come, first serve, and you must sign up in advance.
Please fill out this form in order for your child(ren) to attend the class. "Active Listening" and "Study Strategies" will be held from 3-4 p.m. after school on the following dates:
Wed., Feb. 21st - Study Strategies
Thurs., Feb 22nd - Study Strategies
Wed., Feb. 28th - Study Strategies
Thurs., Feb. 29th - Study Strategies
*All who submit a request will receive a follow up email before their scheduled class regarding registration status.
Investing in Our Future
LCJSMS Construction Update
As many of you know, construction has begun for our bond referendum. Some of our recent progress with the project consists of:
- The rebar installation is completed.
- Structural steel has been installed.
- Electrical work has begun for the HVAC installation (inside the building, outside school hours, work will NOT impact students).
Community News
Kinder Smile
Please consider donating toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss and alcohol free mouthwash for the Kinder Smile Foundation. Donations are being collected for Summit Families in need. Please click on the flyer or contact Dorrie Gagnon at 908-303-5355 or email dorrie.gagnon@kindersmile.org for any questions.
Upcoming Dates
2/28 Minding Your Mind - Parent Presentation
4/12 (UPDATED DATE) - Night of Fun
4/19 (UPDATED DATE) - 7th Grade Dance