Jason Lee Middle School
8500 NW 9th Ave Vancouver, Wa 98665-7715
Jason Lee Missions Statement: Open doors to student success, by developing life-long learners, responsible decision makers and caring and contributing members of society
Contact Us
SCHOOL HOURS FOR STUDENTS 9:00-3:30 PM
Attendance Line: (360) 313-3520
E-mail: jasonlee.attendance@vansd.org
Fax: (360) 313-3501
School Closure Information Line (360) 313-1401
Want to e-mail a teacher? first.last@vansd.org
Principal: Megan Vickery
Assoc. Principal: Sally Kroon
Dean: Kari Brandt
Office Staff:
Secretary: Kimberly Childress (360) 313-3502
Registrar: Sharon Hoekstra (360) 313-3510
Business Office: Victoria Gettys (360) 313-3507
Attendance Office: Tera Costanza (360) 313-3520
School Psychologist: Laree Foster (360) 313-3588
Library/Media Center: Cheryl Miller (360) 313-3512
Nurse: Kelli Burton (360) 313-3508
Interventions Specialist: TBD
FCRC: Hillary Cordova (360) 313-3517
School Counselors:
Karen Davis (Student last names from A-G) (360) 313-3576
Stephanie Amato (Student last names from H-O) (360) 313-3587
Heidi Axford (Student last names from P-Z) (360) 313-3528
Upcoming Dates
June 20 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
June 27 - Report cards mailed home
August 29 - 6th Grade Kick-Off Event
August 30 - First Day of school for 2023-2024 School Year
Sept 7 - String Orientation & Information Meeting at Gaiser Middle School
6th Grade Kick-Off Event August 29, 2023
Sixth-grade students are invited to school one day earlier than the official start of the school year. This is a great opportunity for your student to meet teachers, experience their daily schedule and tour the school.
Transportation will be provided
Breakfast and lunch will be served
School buses will be on regular routes.
Questions? Contact your middle school office.
Preparación Para el Sexto Grado
Invitamos a los estudiantes de sexto grado a acudir a su escuela secundaria un día antes del inicio oficial del año escolar, el 30 de agosto. Esta es una gran oportunidad para que su hijo conozca a sus maestros, conozca su rutina y horario de clases de todos los días y recorra la escuela.
- Se proporcionará transportación
- Serviremos desayuno y almuerzo
Los autobuses escolares estarán recorriendo sus rutas regulares.
¿Tienen preguntas? Contacte a la oficina de su escuela secundaria.
Знакомство со школой для учеников 6-х классов - 29 августа, 2023 года
Приглашаем учеников 6-х классов в школу на один день раньше официального дня начала занятий (30 августа). Это прекрасная возможность для Вашего ученика познакомиться с учителями, узнать своё расписание уроков и осмотреть школу.
Проезд на школьном автобусе будет предоставлен
Будет предоставлен завтрак и ланч
Школьные автобусы будут развозить учеников по обычным маршрутам.
Есть вопросы? Обратитесь в свою среднюю школу.
Summer meals for students and families
There are several community resources where families can access free food during the summer even though school is out.
Share Summer Meals: Meals are offered for kids and teens 18 years old or younger from June 26 through August 11. To find the site closest to you, you can also text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304.
Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Washington: Breakfasts and lunches for kids and teens 18 years old or younger at several school locations. Visit the BGC website for more information.
Fresh Food Pantry at JPCC in front of the Free Clinic of SW Washington. June 1 and 15, July 6 and 20, August 3 and 17 and September 7 and 21 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Food pantries: Food pantry locations around Clark County; dates and times vary.
Comidas para estudiantes y familias durante el verano
Hay varios recursos comunitarios donde las familias pueden obtener comida gratuita durante el verano aun cuando no hay classes.
La organización “Share” ofrece comidas para niños y adolescentes de 18 años y menores, del 26 de junio hasta el 11 de agosto. Para información sobre los sitios más cercanos a ustedes, pueden enviar un mensaje de texto con la palabra COMIDA al 304-304.
Página web de “Share”: Share Summer MealsLa organización “Boys and Girls Club” del Suroeste de Washington ofrece desayunos y almuerzos para niños y adolescentes en varias escuelas. Visite el sitio web de “Boys and Girls Club” del Suroeste de Washington para más información en: Boys and Girls Club of Southwest Washington
Despensa de alimentos frescos en JPCC delante de la Clínica Gratuita del Suroeste de Washington (en inglés, Free Clinic of SW Washington). De 1:30 p.m. a 2:30 p.m., el 1 y 15 de junio, 6 y 20 de julio, 3 y 17 de agosto, y 7 y 21 de septiembre.
Despensas de comida. Lugares de despensas de comida en el Condado de Clark; las fechas podrían variar. Visite el sitio web en: Food pantries
Где летом можно получить еду или продукты питания для учеников и семей
Летом, когда школы не работают, имеется несколько местных ресурсов бесплатного питания для семей.
Boys and Girls Club (BGC) of Southwest Washington: Завтраки и ланчи для детей и подростков в нескольким адресам. Выйдите на сайт программы для получения дополнительной информац
Выдача свежих продуктов питания в JPCC перед Бесплатной клиникой юго-западного Вашингтона. 1 и 15 июня, 6 и 20 июля, 3 и 17 августа, 7 и 21 сентября с 1:30 до 2:30 дня.
Food pantries: Адреса пунктов раздачи продуктов питания в округе Кларк; даты и часы работы в разных пунктах могут быть разными.
Allegro, Presto, and Vivace Orchestras with Ann Medellin
Happy August to everyone in STRING land! I can’t wait to see my students, but most importantly my NEW students and families! I want to introduce myself briefly, my name is Ann Medellin and I teach at both Jason Lee MS and Gaiser MS. I am a National Board Certified Teacher, a professional violinist, and BIG activist in regard to community outreach and engagement. I love connecting with families and setting up my students for success. Do not be surprised by my two schools doing things together- it’s better together sometimes!
All NEW students and families will be invited to a STRING ORIENTATION AND
INFORMATION MEETING on Thursday, September 7 at Gaiser Middle School’s
Instrumental Room (right off the front parking lot). I will have a local business there to help
support the evening. It’s always a good night to meet each other and explore. Please plan on
attending. The location will be, Gaiser Middle School is located at 3000 99th Street,
Vancouver WA 98665. The event is from 6:30 PM-7:30 PM.
The students new to string class will be discussing choices of instruments the first days of school. The choices are violin, viola, cello, and string bass. We want to have well-balanced classes, and therefore I will strongly encourage students to choose a first choice instrument and a second choice instrument. I’d like students to explore the choices before making a decision.
For students in the Intermediate and Advance Classes, our focus will be on getting All-State Music learned in hopes that some of you will be ready to audition at the end of September. Here is a link to find out more about Junior All-State Orchestra.
Jason Lee PTA News
Board Members 2022-2023
Katie Hopkins President
Johnette Fagaale, Vice President
Laura McGreevey, Treasurer
Sara Mulholland, Secretary
Move-a-Thon Chair Amy Josephson
Check out the newest edition of our PTA Newsletter LINK
Interest in Swimming this Summer?
Middle schoolers (current 6th, 7th, 8th graders) interested in swimming are invited to train with Fort Vancouver & Hudson's Bay HS swim teams over the summer. We will be holding summer swim practices in June & July for you to prepare and learn the basics for high school swimming. Swimming is a fun, low stress, no-contact sport that emphasizes personal growth.
Got questions or want to register?
Contact Coach Sarah Dunn: sarah.dunn@vansd.org.
2023 Summer Sports Physicals
Sponsored by Vancouver Public Schools and
Family Medicine of Southwest Washington
Available to Vancouver Public School students entering 6th through 12th grades
These physicals are provided by volunteers and are meant to target those athletes with difficulty accessing care or who do not have health insurance. These exams are not meant to replace regular health visits with your primary care provider*.
If you have access to primary care, please have your sports physical performed there.
**Students with known cardiac, asthma, diabetes and/or seizure related issues or other conditions of concern cannot be served. If an abnormality is found, you will be referred to your primary care provider before being cleared for your sport.
August 17, 2023 @ Fort Vancouver High School
1:00 – 2:30 pm last name starting with A – K
3:00 – 4:45 pm last name starting with L – Z
No appointment necessary
Students please bring:
● WIAA Sports Physical Form with you with the Medical History portion completed PRIOR to your
physical.
● Wear loose fitting shorts and a t-shirt
● Signed Parent Consent Form IF NOT ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT OR GUARDIAN
Forms are available at the school business office, and can be downloaded from our website at www.vansd.org
(Click on Athletics, scroll down to Forms at the bottom and click on Physical form and/or Parent Consent form).
PARKING LOT SAFETY- Parent Drop off and Pick-up
In order to minimize hazards to students we are asking drivers to follow these procedures to ensure a safe pick up and drop off using the north parking lot (The south parking lot is for our special education buses and is not a pick-up zone):
● Drop off time in the morning is 8:45 am
● Pick up time in the afternoon is 3:30-3:40 pm
● Please only travel north to south in the driveway when picking up and dropping off, making a loop toward the exit
● Pull as far forward as possible and continue doing so as cars pull out. We will be asking students to wait along the sidewalk
● Form ONE line next to the curb when waiting in your car. Do not stop in the middle of the driveway to pick up or drop off your student
● Remain in your car unless you are parked in a parking space
● Please find a parking space if there is no room along the curb
The diagram below may not be visible on your phones
Magnet & Program of Choice Video Links
Quick Look View at all Magnet Programs video link
Individual Magnet Programs
SMT video link Magnet Flyer link
International Baccalaureate video link - Magnet Flyer link
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics video link - Magnet Flyer link
Culinary Arts video link - Magnet Flyer link
FVHS Center for International Studies video link - Magnet Flyer link
Flex Academy video link - Magnet Flyer link
Careers in Education video link - Magnet Flyer link
Medical Arts video link - Magnet Flyer link
Advanced Manufacturing (formerly Welding) video link Magnet Flyer link
Bay ACES video link - Magnet Flyer link (no longer accept applications)
iTech Preparatory video link - Magnet Flyer link
All half-day programs will be AM for transportation purposes.
Magnet Applications FAQs - English link - Russian link - Spanish link
Information Needed to Apply to Magnet & Programs of Choice 2022-2023 link
Find your lost phone!
At this time there are four student phones turned into the office. We are hoping to have students come claim their phone.
Here are some possible solutions to getting lost phones returned to the owner:
- We had success returning a phone because a mother put, “If you find this phone call my mom at (360) xxx-xxxx” on the phone’s lock screen!
- Another time a parent put a name and phone number on a piece of paper between the phone and the phone case! (we do check)
- Parents find phones by stopping by the office and checking out our lost and found.
- If your student has lost a phone, glasses, Air-Pods Earbuds, or coats, have him/her check the office numerous times over a week or two. Sometimes students only check once!
Friendly reminder of the VPS Technology Responsible Use and Safety Agreement for Trimester 3:
As stated in the WeLearn 1:1 student are expected to:
- Charge your 1:1 device at home every night and bring it to school each day.
- Communicate responsibly!
- Back up important files regularly
- Use technology for school-related purposes only- do not take pictures or video of other students or staff without their permission
- Follow copyright laws and fair use guidelines
Jason Lee Students going to Europe AND Costa Rica in Summer 2023!
Your student is invited to join us on an upcoming educational travel experience in the summer of 2023! Ms. Silvey is taking a group to Costa Rica, and Mr. Carder is taking a group to Europe (France and Spain).
When students travel, they expand their knowledge of the world around them, discover more about themselves, and grow more confident. These skills are critical for creating the global citizens of tomorrow, and I would love to have your student join me on this adventure.
During the meeting, we will cover all the details pertaining to BOTH TRIPS, so you can decide which one is right for you and your student.
Jason Lee Attendance
Excusing student absence on the phone or e-mail
Attendance e-mail is: jasonleeattendance@vansd.org
After 5 days absence in a month a medical provider's note is required to excuse the absence.
Entering Absence Requests through Skyward Family Access
To enter an Absence Request:
1. Click Enter Absence Request
2. Select Add Request
3. Select the desired Start Date/Time and End Date/Time for your student's absence.
4. Click the drop-down list to select Reason why your students will be absent.
5. If desired, enter Comment.
6. Click Save
7. A confirmation email is sent to Family 1 (guardian 1 and 2) when any Absence Request is submitted via Family Access.
All submitted Absence Requests are listed on the Absent Requests screen. The Status column indicates whether an Absence Request is pending approval from the school attendance office or has been Accepted and processed.
COVID-19 Safety
One of the problems most often confronting parents of school-age children occurs when a child complains of not feeling well on a school day. The following is not intended as medical advice, but is merely designed as a guideline to be followed until your health care provider can be contacted.
Children should usually be kept at home if any of the following conditions are present (keep in mind the absence of fever does not always indicate the child is well enough to attend school)
- Fever (100.4 or higher) or chills
- Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing
- Muscle or body aches
- New loss of smell or taste
- Cough (new, changed, worsening)
- Congestion/runny nose
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Sore throat
Let us know via E-mail attendance at jasonlee.attendance@vansd.org, or call our attendance line at (360) 313-3520.
Bus Rules
- No Glass on the Bus (safety hazard in an accident or if broken)
- No Balloons on the Bus (visibility for the driver no exceptions)
- No Food or eating of any kind on the Bus especially hard candy (choking hazard)
- No large bulky items (everything must sit in the seat with a person or it is considered a projectile by state patrol, additionally most seats already have two students in them)
- Windows on the School side must stay up while at school (safety hazard of students falling under the bus, due to horse play with students on the bus)
- Masks must be over nose and mouth at all times
- No bags or students in emergency exits or aisle's
To login to Skyward Family Access go to https://vansd.org/
Bus stop lists will soon be posted for families to view on the district's website (vansd.org/buses/)
Vaccination Reminder for 6th Grade Parents!
Message from our Nurse
Vaccinations
Avoid the summer rush and make sure your child’s immunizations are up to date. Students must have all of the required immunizations or an approved exemption before they start school. Some immunizations must be given 30 days apart, so it’s important to start now.
Remember, a Tdap booster is required for all students in 7th and 8th grade. A Tdap vaccination is acceptable if given on or after 10 years of age.
Please submit medically verified immunization records which could be:
- Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) signed by a doctor
- CIS filled out by a parent or guardian with medical records attached
- CIS, from MyIR.net., of your child's official vaccine record.
Medication in School
The Medication in School forms must be submitted yearly (before schools starts)
- Have your child's physician complete the Medication in School form
- Your clinic can fax the orders directly to the school at (360) 313-3501 - A parent signature is required at the bottom of the form.
- Bring in your child's medication and orders (if not faxed) before school starts. Please bring them in a week before school starts.
- If the medication is for a life-threatening condition, the medication, orders, and health plan MUST be in the school office BEFORE your child can start school!
Life Threatening Conditions:
- Diabetes
- Anaphylaxis
- Asthma (Some students)
- Seizures (Some students)
Individualized Health Plans
The Individualized Health Plan must be renewed yearly before schools starts:
- Look over your child's Health Plan, edit it as needed, then sign and date it, as indicated on the bottom of the form.
- Return the Health Plan to the school as soon as possible. This will enable your child's teacher and the school nurse to safely prepare for your child.
Immunizations: What you need to know for School
Parent Volunteers for Jason Lee
Volunteering may resume in full capacity. All volunteers must be fully cleared through Raptor and confirmed with Crystal Reed to have their COVID vaccination documentation on file prior to actively volunteering. Go to https://vansd.org/?s=volunteer
Once you are cleared you are a qualified volunteer for two years.
We are implement various prevention and mitigation strategies, including but not limited to:
Weather pending, hold events/activities outdoors
Masking as individuals desire
Hand washing/hand sanitizer
Physical distancing
we ask volunteers, including PTA/PTO/Boosters/etc., to not bring their preschool age children into the buildings if at all possible.
Chaperons are permitted to ride on buses as long as they complete the process above.
Our Family Resource Center has a monthly newsletter!
Check it out!
Upcoming food pantry info, community events and much more in the FCRC newsletter
Meet our New FCRC Coordinator!!
Youth Opportunity Pass Parent Consent 2022-23
C-TRAN, Vancouver Public Schools, the Evergreen School District, WSSB, WSD, and Vancouver Parks and Recreation have formed a partnership to provide free access to public transit and local community centers for all currently enrolled middle and senior high school students who wish to participate. As a participant in this program, your child will receive one full year of free public transit access starting September 1 and continuing through the following August 31. It does not provide service past the Columbia River into Portland.
Please come to the front office for a hard copy application or email karen.davis@vansd.org for a digital version. Expect a couple days to process the forms.
Jason Lee Counseling Corner!
The counselors at Jason Lee are here to support you and your students this school year. We know that many students and families have been struggling during these times. We visited all students in classrooms this week to introduce ourselves. Students can make an appointment to see a school counselor using this link: https://forms.gle/akmzZRFxgcHseghm7
We have launched a google counseling website that you can access here: https://sites.google.com/vansd.net/jasonleecounselingcorner. This website includes information about how to contact us, resources, and more.
How to See a School Counselor!
Hello Students!
We are excited to meet you this year! This email will tell you how to make an appointment with your school counselor.
We meet with students to talk about schedule changes, stress, school problems, and hard things in life. If we call you down to the office, please do not go to the front office. You can walk to the cafeteria and find our offices.
How to See a School Counselor:
1. Fill out this google form: https://forms.gle/2HcspFd72pXv72an6
2. You can also email us with questions:
Last Names A-G: Mrs. Davis-Alcide at karen.davis@vansd.org
Last Names H-O: Mrs. Amato at stephanie.amato@vansd.org
Last Names P-Z: Ms. Axford at heidi.axford@vansd.org
Skyward Family Access
What it does: Allows parents to send messages to their children's teachers and pay for school lunches (unless using Skyward through the VPS mobile app). Parents of middle and high school students also can view current schedules, check on assignments, monitor progress and grades and set up helpful notifications.
How do I sign up?
If one or more of the following applies, please contact your child's school for access to Skyward: Your child lives in your household on part of the time or does not live in your household at all or You did not provide your email address to the school.
What if I can't remember my password?
Please see Skyward's "Forgotten login/password assistance" Page and follow the directions. If you still can't access the system, please contact your child's school's office for additional assistance.
How do I change my password?
You can manage your password from within Skyward. Click on the "Account info" link in the upper-right corner. You can change your password or email address using the links on the right.
Who can I call if I still can't get access?
If you have worked through the questions above but still can't get into Skyward Family Access, please check the following:
Did you request an account at least a week ago? (Processing new requests can sometimes take up to one week)
Is your student still enrolled in the Vancouver Public Schools? (Accounts are automatically disabled when your child leaves the district.)
How to view current schedules?
When logged into Family Access, under the Home column, select Schedule. If using the Skyward app, select the menu bar located in the upper right of the screen.
How to view the Responsible Use Policy for your child’s school issued i-pad?
When logged into Family Access, under the Home column, select Online Forms. When using the Skyward app, please choose the Skyward desktop option.
For additional account help, please visit, https://vansd.org/account-help/
Here you can find more information about Skyward Family Access, Canvas Parent Access, the district’s mobile app and paying fines and fees.
If you still can't get access to the system, please contact Jason Lee at (360) 313-3500.
Important Information
Brand new to the VPS or families of previous VPS student(s) that need to be enrolled visit: Registration Link
Information on School Boundaries
For information on school boundaries, including in-district Boundary Exceptions, Our-of-District Boundary Exceptions, and School Enrollment Options
visit: VSD Boundary Link
Immunizations
Find out what Immunizations are required for middle school by
visiting: Immunization Requirements
Coronavirus Updates
For the latest information on COVID-19, Remote Learning and School Closures visit:
Join the Vancouver Public Schools team!
Consider the advantages of working for Vancouver Public Schools: Summers off, holiday pay, personal and sick leave, health and retirement benefits (contingent on eligibility).
We are hiring the following positions: Teachers, paraeducators, special education paraeducators, clerical staff, bus drivers, custodians, food
NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Vancouver Public Schools is an equal opportunity district in education programs, activities, services, and employment. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, including gender
expression or identity, age, families with children, honorably discharged veteran or military status, the presence of any sensory, mental,or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America
and other designated youth groups. The district complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Older Worker Protection Act, and all other state, federal, and local equal opportunity laws. You may contact any of the following people at 2901 Falk Rd., Vancouver, Washington, 98661, or by writing to them at Vancouver School District, PO Box 8937, Vancouver, Washington 98668-8937 or by calling 360-313-1000: ADA–Kathy Everidge (kathy.everidge@vansd.org); Title VII, 504–Steve Vance(steve.vance@vansd.org);IDEA–Daniel Bettis (daniel.bettis@vansd.org); Affirmative Action/Title IX–Kathy Everidge (kathy.everidge@vansd.org); Title IX Elementary–Debra Hale
(debra.hale@vansd.org); Title IX Secondary–Jim Gray (james.gray@vansd.org); Athletic Equity–Jim Gray (james.gray@vansd.org).This notification can be provided in the appropriate language for communities of national origin and minority persons with limited English language skills by contacting 360-313-1250.