JMMS Weekly Update
April 30, 2021
Principal's Message
In May, Joan MacQueen Middle School joins the national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Established in 1949, Mental Health Month sought to spotlight the importance of mental health and wellness. Each year we continue to fight against the stigma associated with mental health, provide support for those with mental illness, and the counselors supporting them.
While 1 in 5 people will experience mental illness during their lifetime, everyone will face challenges that affect their mental health. Licensed professional counselors play a critical role in providing care and guidance for those struggling with mental health.
The slogan for Mental Health Month is #BeKindtoYourMind. We encourage you to join us as we highlight the significance of mental health awareness.
Additionally, next week is staff appreciation week. Please take a pick at the attached flyer in this week's Update for how you can show your appreciation to the Joan MacQueen Staff for helping our community through the pandemic and prepare our kids for high school and beyond.
Sincerely,
Casey Currigan, Principal
Joan MacQueen Middle School
In the edition of the Weekly Update
- Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week
- Congressman Darrell Issa Visits JMMS
- Year Book
- Mental Health Awareness
- State Testing
- 8th Grade End of the Year Activities
- Luau
- Promotion
- Promotion Speakers Needed
- Dress Code
Congressman Darrell Issa Tours JMMS
Visiting Mrs. Tompkins Engineering Lab
Town Hall
Visiting Mrs. Valade's Science Class
Order Your Yearbook Now
State Testing
Mental Health Awareness
Wellness Together School Mental Health, in partnership with the San Diego County Office of Education and the California Department of Education, is excited to announce Mind Out Loud, a free online event for STUDENTS.
Students join together for a live three-day virtual experience to:
Connect with peers
Hear from engaging speakers to be equipped with practical tools for wellness
Increase mental health awareness and advocacy for themselves and their friends
Learn about suicide prevention
Reduce stigma around mental health
8th Grade Luau
8th Grade Promotion
Promotion Dress Code
Joan MacQueen Middle School
Email: ccurrigan@alpineschools.net
Website: https://www.alpineschools.net/o/jmms
Location: 2001 Tavern Road, Alpine, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 445-3245
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Joan.MacQueen