JMMS Weekly Update
August 21, 2020
Principal's Message
Good afternoon Dust Devils,
SCHOOL STARTS MONDAY!
The staff of Joan MacQueen has worked hard to produce high-quality instruction in these most challenging times. We ask that you work with us to provide the best possible distance learning environment for your child.
To support your child:
- Make sure they are up for their first class at 8:00 am.
- Set up a quiet space for them to work.
- Let them work through some of the challenges and let them struggle a little bit so they can learn independence.
- Encourage them to ask their teacher questions, whether in the Zoom or via email.
- If you need assistance don't hesitate to reach out.
- Join us for the Virtual Back to School Night on Tuesday at 6:00 pm
Lastly, I wanted to share some of what I witnessed in the last two days. Kids and teachers are so happy to see each other. When the online classes finished, students stayed on to chat with their friends and teachers. I also observed a JMMS teacher dancing through the hallway. Although, I won't single them out it was a joy to see Ms. Keller's happy feet. I also witnessed the anticipation on the faces of our newest Dust Devils yearning to come back on campus. When that time comes our main goal will be the health of all of our students and staff. We urge everyone to follow all of the guidelines outlined in the AUSD Re-Opening Plan. The last thing anyone wants to do is yo-yo the opening and closing of the school.
Questions about Odd and Even Schedule (Video Link Below)
Material Distribution
Chromebk Distrib.
Thank You! Viejas
Yearbook Distrib.
We do have a limited number of extra books they are $55.00 each and we are only accepting cash.
Student VUE
If you still can't log into StudentVUE send me an email.
Attendance
Parents to report absences or tardies,call 619-445-3245 or email us at jmmsattendance@alpineschools.net. Remember absences must be cleared within 72 hrs. If you have a medical note excusing your child's absence please email it to the office using the attendance email above.
Parents of 7th grade students
Chromebook Pick-Up
Students and parents are responsible for district-owned technology property that is issued to them, just as they are for other district-owned items such as textbooks and other materials.
AUSD recognizes that there is a need to protect the investment by both the district and the student/parent. If the device is damaged, the district will repair or replace it, but students/parents will be responsible for the cost of those repairs or replaced devices. However, the liability on families/students can be reduced significantly by taking part in the district’s Chromebook Protection Plan program. For $25 (non-refundable) per year, per device, the Chromebook Protection Plan program will repair or replace the device one (1) time with no deductible.
The Protection Plan program covers accidental damage. It does NOT cover loss, theft, damage by flood/fire/intentional destruction. The district strongly recommends purchasing our Chromebook protection plan.
SORA
Purchase your 2020-2021 yearbook online
Click on: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/
Keep your order number handy when you log on.
Joan MacQueen Middle School
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Census Info now Online
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Student Schedules
Every student will have a Learning Strategies (Homeroom) Class starting at 8:00 am daily. During that time teachers will work on three fundamental skills from which all other skills can be built:
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Goal Setting
Their homeroom teacher will be in touch with them no later than August 19th.
All student schedules will go live on Parent Vue and Student Vue on August 19th. Passwords and login instructions will be sent out soon.
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