JAGWIRE
November 2023 - Family Edition
Contact Us
Email: JolliffMiddle@k12cpschools.com
Website: cpschools.com/jms
Location: 1021 Jolliff Road, Chesapeake, VA, USA
Phone: 757-465-5246
Twitter: @JolliffMiddle
The Principal's Jam
JMS Students and Parents,
I'm not sure if you realize, but we have so much to be thankful for at Jolliff. We have great teachers and staff that go the extra mile for all students; imPRESSive students who just keep reminding me of how unique, caring, funny, creative, and inspiring they are; and you, our school community, that shows your support in so many different ways. JMS continues to IMPRESS by doing our best-each and every day.
We had a very successful fall athletic season in October. Our baseball and softball teams each made the CMSL playoffs. Our football team went from zero wins in 2022 to two wins in 2023 showing real determination and pride. And our girls soccer team won the first ever CMSL Soccer Championship. Way to go Lady Jags! Being a student-athlete takes a lot of hard work, focus, and sacrifice, and we celebrate all of your successes, both on the field and in the classroom. And we are thankful for our coaches and volunteers for all that they do.
As we shift into the colder months of winter, we look forward to highlighting the hardwork and talent of our music students in their upcoming performances. We'll move the sports indoors for the basketball and wrestling seasons, as well as our CMSL Cheerleading competion. Be on the lookout for dates and times.
Lastly, I want to personally invite you and your family (school-age children, please) out to our first Family Fun Night on Friday, Nov. 17th. Mr. Barnard's Construction Technology class has been making carnival games this marking period to showcase their newly learned skills and for us to play. We'll have card and board games for families to play together, concessions, popcorn and a movie, and lots of prizes. What's a carnival without raffles and prizes, right? Plan to join us for some family fun on Friday, Nov. 17th from 5:30-8pm. More details coming.
Thank you, Jolliff community, for who you are and all you do. Let's take time this month to reflect on all the great blessings we have.
Mr. John Close
Principal
Counselor Connections:
Jolliff is THANKFUL for our Military Families!
Jolliff is THANKFUL for our Military Families!
Attention 8th Grade Students & Families!
Middle School Academy Night
The scheduled presentation for Jolliff and Western Branch Middle School will be held here at Jolliff Middle School on Thursday, November 16, 2023 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm
If you are unable to attend, an Academy informational webinar will take place on Thursday, November 30, 2023. The webinar will be recorded and posted on the Chesapeake Public Schools’ website for those who need to review the information at a later time. The application link will be available on the Chesapeake Public Schools’ web page and on each academy high school’s homepage on Friday, December 1, 2023. The deadline to apply to any of the academies is Friday, December 15, 2023.
The Promotional Academy program videos are available for you below:
International Baccalaureate (IB) Program
Science and Medicine Academy (SMA)
Governor’s STEM Academy (STEM)
Holiday support
In need of school supplies?
We have SCHOOL SUPPLIES! If your student needs any school supplies we have them available! Please see your school counselor to get what you need to be prepared for each school day!
OCTOBER SCHOOL HAPPENINGS
Days off in November:
November 10th: Veterans Day
November 22nd-24th: Thanksgiving Holiday
SCHOOLS CLOSED - Friday, November 10th in observance of Veterans Day!
JOIN US FOR OUR FALL FUN NIGHT!
Fall Makeup/Retake Picture Day - November 17th, 2023
Band Winter Concert - November 29th at 7:00p
PTA Reflections Due November!
Calling all artists… do you have an interest in art, music, dance, writing, filmmaking, or
photography? The PTA Reflections program allows you the opportunity to express your artistic
talents. This year's theme is "I am Hopeful Because…"
Entries are due by Thursday, November 30th.
Entry forms and category guidelines are located in the office in the Reflections folder, or you can email PTA at jolliffmiddlepta@gmail.com for forms and additional information.
For inspiration, visit the Reflections virtual art gallery and learn more about prizes and
scholarships at PTA.org/Reflections/Awards.
JMS Athletics
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CMSL GIRLS SOCCER CITY CHAMPIONS!!
Students MUST have a current sports physical on file with the Athletic Director in order to tryout for any sport. Physicals must be dated after 4/1/2023.
Winter Sports Game Schedule!
Get your tickets on GOFAN.CO!
Chesapeake Public Schools is providing an opportunity to purchase online and mobile tickets for ALL middle and high school athletic events (which includes all sports for home and away games). Purchasing tickets online permits fans to easily access and share tickets (email or text) without standing in line.
All middle and high schools will have a dedicated GoFan page for ticket sales. The service, which enables attendees to pay and access tickets electronically. The middle school tickets will be available prior to the start of their season.
All school accounts can be accessed using the GoFan.co (not .com) website. Click here for the JMS school account!
JMS GENERAL INFORMATION
Nurse's Notes
Medical Information
2023-2024 Yearbooks On Sale Now!
$40 - Starting 1/1/2024
Purchase Online:
Access Code: 0037541YB
GET CONNECTED AND STAY CONNECTED!
SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS
We hope you will stay connected to JMS via the platform of your choosing. Our website,
is updated regularly, so please register for notifications by visiting the homepage and scrolling down the right side to submit your email address. Our website can link you to our social media accounts on Twitter - @JolliffMiddle, Instagram - @JolliffMS, and YouTube - @CPS JMS.