James Morris School
Weekly Newsletter, Vol. 10.26.2017
Our 2017-2018 Leadership Awareness Workshop (LAW) Officers
Working Hard in Miss White's Pre-Kindergarten Classroom!
School Portraits Access & Retakes/Sibling Portraits
JMS students' school portraits are ready to view in his/her own private gallery. Please click here for directions to view your child's school photos.
Here are links to signup information for retakes and the signup information for sibling portraits, both of which take place on the same day: this Friday, October 27th.
Veteran's Day Luncheon
JMS Halloween Parade
JMS will host our annual Halloween parade for K-6 students at 2:50 PM Tuesday, October 31st. Weather permitting, the parade will take place on the blacktop area of the school playground. In the event of poor weather, students will parade in the gymnasium. Parents are welcome to sign in at the office and then attend the parade. Information on the pre-K Halloween parade will come directly from Miss White to pre-K families. All students are welcome to bring a costume to change into for the parade. We ask that costumes be appropriate for viewing by young children, free of simulated weaponry or graphic images.
2017 Winter Vocal Music Concert
This year, our annual Winter Vocal Music Concert will be held on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the James M. Eisenhaure Auditorium at Wamogo. This concert will feature all of the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students from Warren, Morris, and Goshen. The concert will also include performances from the Inter-Elementary Select Choir. Snow date for the rehearsal and concert will take place on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Dress code for the concert is white on top, black on the bottom. Please ask your child for additional information, or you may visit my website my clicking here.
Spirit Wear Fundraiser
Please help the JMS sixth grade class by purchasing a Morris shirt or beanie. All proceeds benefit this special class of eight students to raise funds for their end-of-year activities. If you have any questions, please reach out to Raquel DeNigris at 860-417-9104.
Upcoming Events
Fri., October 27th: School Photos - RETAKES and SIBLINGS
Tue., October 31st: JMS Halloween Parade, 2:50 PM
Tue., November 7th: Teacher Professional Development Day (No School)
Wed, November 8th: PTO Pies delivered
Thur., November 9th: Veterans Day Luncheon
Fri., November 10th: Veterans Day (No School)
Wed., November 15th: JMS PTO Meeting - 6pm-7pm
Wed., November 22nd-24th: Thanksgiving Recess
Thur., December 7th: Safe-School Climate Meeting, 9:00 AM
Wed., December 13th: Teacher Professional Development Day (No School)
Mon., December 25th-January 1st: Winter Recess
Flyers and Forms
Our School Vision
Our vision for James Morris School is to be highly regarded for our students' academic growth, and for instilling in students the desire to strive for the intrinsic value, rewards and opportunities that result from quality, professionalism, and pride in one’s work. To achieve this vision, we believe in:
A culture of academia
A strong partnership with parents and the community
A growth-mindset for students and staff
Research-based practices
Authentic hands-on learning experiences for all students
Awareness and understanding of issues related to diversity - social, cultural, and cognitive
Embedded character education and promotion of strong habits of mind