JAGWIRE
GET READY FOR THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR - 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,
As you know, this has been a summer of change at JMS. Change can be hard- for all of us. However, some things will never change. In my first weeks as principal, I've met some incredible teachers and staff who are eagerly preparing for you to have an incredible school year. The JMS staff remains committed to the success of all students and families in our school community. And the long tradition of excellence and Jaguar Pride are reasons that I am thrilled to be serving the JMS community.
This year's theme is Level Up: Mastery Unlocked. I'm not a gamer these days, but I remember spending many hours playing Madden Football and Legends of Zelda on my PlayStation. What we find is that when learning is fun, students will accept the challenge and find the determination to succeed when learning becomes difficult. Our goal this year is to see students meet their individual and collective learning goals while having fun leveling up as lifelong learners. Let the games begin!
For our new Jag Families, the JagWire is our monthly school newsletter. Each month it will cover important information, upcoming events, and reminders. It will be linked on our website for you to come back to it as needed. This is also our hub for celebrating the accomplishments of our students and staff each month. We hope this is a useful resource. This month our focus is all things BACK TO SCHOOL!
Your JMS Administrative Team is here to help. So if there is anything we can do, please call us at (757) 465-5246 or email us. In closing, I want you to know how humbled I am to be able to serve as your principal. I look forward to meeting all of our students and families in the coming weeks. Let's have an inspiring year, Jags!
Mr. John Close
Principal
Mr. John Close
Principal
JMS is excited to welcome these new Jags!
Ms. Brena Daniels
6th Grade Assistant Principal
Mr. Chad Triolet
7th Grade Assistant Principal
Ms. Stephanie Horton
8th Grade Assistant Principal
THE PROWL - Students are invited to PROWL the building! We look forward to welcoming you!
BACK TO SCHOOL INFO
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Nurse's Notes
Required Immunizations
Medical Information
JMS PTA INFO
It’s almost time for another exciting school year to start and an essential part of Jolliff Middle School is our PTA! PTA supports critical academic needs, is an active voice on decisions that impact your child’s health, safety, and quality of education, and builds a stronger, more inclusive school community. There is no wrong or right way to be involved – anything you can
give, whether time or money, will support your child’s potential. We invite you to join us because we can do more together than apart.
We strive for a membership team full of parents, grandparents, teachers, friends, and community members. This invitation is open to EVERYONE that wants to show their support for the JOLLIFF JAGUARS!
Stay tuned for PTA updates on upcoming events and happenings at Jolliff Middle School. As your JMS PTA Board, we appreciate your support and look forward to an incredible school year!
Here is your 2023-2024 Jolliff Middle School board:
President: Blaine Lamonea
Vice President: Tabitha Heath
Secretary: Angie Gainer
Treasurer: Alison Dodson
Get connected by joining and actively participating in our PTA. Our PTA is committed to enhancing staff and student experiences. Your membership supports their efforts and your participation and ideas are needed. Here is a list of some of the ways they have supported our students and staff:
Sponsored the 8th grade dance or activity
Created and sponsored the BE AWARE FAIR (Virtual informational events with leading professionals as hosts. Check them out on our YouTube Channel.)
Staff Lunches
Beautification Projects
Curtains for our workrooms
Please join the PTA and share your talents for the benefit of our school community. It is a great investment of time and energy that helps every Jag to thrive.
JMS Athletics
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.
FALL SPORTS TRYOUTS BEGIN AUGUST 28th, 2023!
Check out our website for details!
- BASEBALL
- CHEER
- FOOTBALL
- SOCCER (GIRLS)
- SOFTBALL
GET YOUR TICKETS VIA 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 INFORMATION
Fees for School Meals
Meal prices for the 2023-2024 school year beginning July 1, 2023 (including summer programs after July 1), are noted below:
Breakfast $1.50
Lunch $3.00
Reduced-Price Breakfast $0.00*
Reduced-Price Lunch $0.00*
Free Breakfast/Lunch $0.00
*Students who qualify for reduced-price meals will have their meal costs waived this year.
STUDENT INSURANCE
CHROMEBOOK DISTRIBUTION
STUDENT CHROMEBOOK USE & CARE
GET CONNECTED AND STAY CONNECTED!
STUDENT SCHEDULES
We are busy working on student schedules. They will be available via ParentVue and StudentVue accounts by Thursday, August 31st.
CPS Student Handbook
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.
JAGS CARE...RESOURCES FOR THRIVING!
KINDNESS is a focus at JMS!
More school resources...
LOCKERS
Students will be required to store their book bags in their lockers this year. They may carry their Chromebook cases. Students may also use a drawstring bag for gym class. Students will need to have a lock for their hall locker and their gym locker.
For our Virtual Jags attending CVA!Tips and Tricks for Virtual Learning for PARENTS
YOGA for Brain Breaks!
Teaching kids mindfulness activities like yoga, will provide benefits that span a lifetime. This awesome free resource from Sanford fit makes incorporating yoga breaks easy with 22 printable cards, each with pictures and descriptions of 4 yoga poses. And don’t worry—it’s not a huge time commitment. The sequence on each card is designed to take only 3-5 minutes. To see it in action, watch a demo here.