JMS Newsletter
Holidays 2017
Congratulations to the following October and November Students of the Week:
6th Grade - Courtney Johnson and Jason Owens
7th Grade - Catey Hendrix and Grant Hooker
8th Grade - Anslee Stone and Sean Spears
Week of 10/9/17:
6th Grade - Breia Stratford and Austin Durbin
7th Grade - Kaelie Hooper and Bryson Callahan
8th Grade - Marlayna Macking and Evan Fowler
Week of 10/16/17:
6th Grade - Baily Parker and Seth Cronic
7th Grade - Jocelyn Rivera and Dat Le
8th Grade - Jamisen Bail and Riley Davis
Week of 10/23/17:
6th Grade - Rori King and Eric Moya
7th Grade - Kendall Williams and Carter Smith
8th Grade - Desiree Carver and Collin Kellogg
Week of 10/30/17:
6th Grade - Bailey Godfrey and Carter Callahan
7th Grade - Brandie Duckett and Mitchell Rice
8th Grade - Sarah Holland and Connor Hedgpeth
Week of 11/6/17:
6th Grade - Sherry Wells and Dylan Gonzalez
7th Grade - Destinee Dearman and Kane Stone
8th Grade - Marissa Buttrum and William Cantrell
Week of 11/13/17:
6th Grade - Jacklynn Parker and Aiden Anderson
7th Grade - Linda Casique and Zeke Cronic
8th Grade - Shelby Kassow and Wilton Fowler
Week of 11/27/17:
6th Grade - Ella Wise and Parker Schultz
7th Grade - Sascha Packard and Blaise Garner
8th Grade - Taylor Davis and Thomas Wilson
Congratulations to our October Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Andrea Yates, and our November Teacher of the Month, Mr. Jacob Tatum!
JMS Dragons in Action During the Month of October
The JMS FFA Officer Team attended the Sunbelt Expo, which is the largest Farm Trade Show in the world!
JMS at the 37th Annual Marble Festival Race and Parade
10/23 - 10/31 Red Ribbon Week - Your Life is Key, So Stay Drug Free!
JMS Dragons in Action During the Month of November
Congratulations to the 8th Grade Math Team for Placing Second at the Berry Math Competition!
Thank you to the JMS Jr. Optimist Club for hosting the Can-a-Thon. As a whole, JMS gathered an astounding 1601 non-perishable food items that was then donated to CARES to help out families in our local community. Congratulations to Mrs. Holbert’s homeroom for bringing in the most cans and winning a free breakfast!
Congratulations to the following Peace Poster Winners:
Thank You JMS PTO for All That You Do for Our School!
JMS is very grateful to our wonderful PTO! Since the beginning of our school year, the JMS PTO has sold Spirit Shirts, made over $400 in Bo Card Sales, membership has increased, helped serve dinner at the JMS Title I and Curriculum Night, raised over $250 at a car wash, conducted the Penny Wars (congratulations to 7th grade for winning!), had multiple dinner nights at local restaurants, and just hosted the Jingle Jam Dance for our students. JMS students and staff are indebted with gratitude to our PTO who always goes above and beyond to help make our school the wonderful place that it is!
ATTENTION JMS Parents
JMS Spirit Week
For this year's Holiday Spirit Week, we will be doing the following:
-Monday, 12/18: Wear an Ugly Holiday Sweater
-Tuesday, 12/19: Wear Holiday Socks
-Wednesday, 12/20: Dress like a Holiday character and have your picture taken with Santa and Ms. Claus during lunch
-Thursday, 12/21: Wear Red (GA fans will love this!)
Tutoring
JMS's tutoring program is in full swing! Tutoring is offered in the mornings on both Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 - 8:20 AM. Math tutoring is in room 303 and ELA tutoring is in room 401, both rooms are on the 8th grade hallway. Afternoon tutoring is offered on both Mondays and Wednesdays from after-school until 5:15 PM. For afternoon tutoring, students need to go to the cafeteria after dismissal and should be picked up by a parent/guardian at 5:15 PM in the front parking lot.
6th Grade Field Trip
Information regarding the 6th grade field trip went out on Oct. 30th. If you have any questions regarding the field trip, then please contact your child's homeroom teacher.
Coat Drive
The JMS Jr. Optimist Club is collecting coats from now until school is let out for the Holiday Break. The donated items are then given to the Mia Coat Drive that dispurses these coats to those in need in our community. If you would like to donate to this coat drive, please bring your items to our collection box near the front door of the school.
Please see the document below with information for those interested in applying for Medicaid benefits for those ages 18 years old and younger.
Families with children ages 14 years of age or younger who are in need of gifts for the holidays can apply to the Fill-A-Stocking Program. Applications must be submitted to the Lions Club by December 8th. Applications can be picked up at JMS, found online at http://www.jasperlions.com/ , or by downloading the form "Fill-A-Stocking 2017.pdf" via the option below. Please remember that a copy of the parent or guardian’s photo ID must be included with the application. The applications can be returned to the school counselor, Ms. Champion, or directly to the Lions Club.
Our annual JMS White Christmas Program will take place on Friday, December 15th, at 9:30 AM. Every year before the Holiday break, JMS participates in collecting items for the Jasper Lions Club Fill-A-Stocking program. It is during our White Christmas Program that we recognize what our school has come together as one to do and help out in our community. This year we will be collecting items by homeroom. Please see the table in the document below for the items that you can purchase by your child's grade level if you would like to donate and help out families in Pickens County this holiday season.
The Living Word Church in Jasper is hosting a free Community Christmas Dinner on Saturday, 12/16, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM. Dinner is free, but you must register to attend. Please see the flyer below for contact information and more!
Join the JMS PTO
The Jasper Middle School PTO is a non-profit organization established to provide additional opportunities for parents, teachers and members of the community to work together to support JMS teachers and students through a variety of activities and events - in and out of the classroom. The PTO is the Booster Club for JMS! Here is a special note from our JMS PTO:
Welcome to the JMS PTO! We are excited for a fabulous year. We have many activities and fundraisers planned for our wonderful school. The JMS PTO’s objectives are to support the JMS staff, encourage and recognize JMS student achievements, assist with the needs of JMS, and provide volunteers to the school. If you would like to join the JMS PTO, then click HERE to complete the membership form. If you would like to volunteer, please email us at jmsdragonspto@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Facebook at JMS PTO Jasper GA.
Anyone who has Box Tops to donate, please drop off with Mrs. Lydia in the office.
If you would like to purchase a Spirit Wear T-shirt, please click HERE to complete the form.
PTO Officers:
President - Vicky Green
Vice-President - Eileen Steinhauer
Secretary - Misty Johnson
Treasurer - Jennifer Johnson and Andi Jordan
For all things PTO related, as well as how to join, please visit their page on our school website at http://jaspermid.pickens.k12.ga.us/pto.htm
Ongoing Ways to Help Out JMS
1. JMS participates in the "Box Tops for Education" program by collecting "box tops" from students, parents, and staff. There is a collection box placed in the front office where students, parents, and staff are able to drop off donated box tops that can be found on various food products such as cereal boxes, breakfast bars, and ziploc bags. Students and parents can drop these off with the School Administrative Assistant, Ms. Lydia. For more information on this program and how you can assist JMS, please visit
http://www.boxtops4education.com/
2. Did you know that when you purchase your groceries at Ingles or Kroger, you could also be helping out JMS? It's true! By simply registering your Ingles and/or Kroger store loyalty cards, you can earn money for JMS by designating JMS as your chosen school. If you registered your card last year, you will have to re-register as they require everyone to do so each school year. Please visit
https://www.inglestoolsforschools.com/ and/or https://www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow to register your store loyalty card(s) and help out JMS.
JMS Upcoming Events
Friday, 12/8:
6th Grade Dynamics going to JES/HCES
MS Basketball (All Four Teams) vs. Fannin (Away) at 4:00 PM
Saturday, 12/9:
Wrestling – Panther Traditional – at Union Elementary at 9:00 AM
Swim Meet vs. Cumming (Away)
Monday, 12/11:
Nettes Basketball vs. Red Bud (Away) at 4:30 PM
Dragons Basketball vs. Red Bud (Home) at 4:30 PM
Tuesday, 12/12:
Wrestling – Tri (Dawson/Habersham) – at Dawson Middle School at 4:30 PM
6th Grade Chorus Concert at Mt. Zion Church at 7:00 PM
Wednesday, 12/13:
Christmas on the Porch – Chorus Sings Christmas Carols in the Media Center
PTO Papa John’s Night (Code JMS)
Thursday, 12/14:
Device Day - Students can purchase the opportunity to use a device for music with 3 Dragon Dollars or for $1
Christmas on the Porch – Chorus Sings Christmas Carols in the Media Center
Nettes Basketball vs. Clear Creek (Home) at 4:30 PM
Dragons Basketball vs. Clear Creek (Away) at 4:30 PM
Friday, 12/15:
JMS White Christmas Program at 9:30 AM
Wrestling – Dual Championship – at Clear Creek Middle School at 4:30 PM
Saturday, 12/16:
Wrestling – Traditional Championship – at Clear Creek Middle School at 9:00 AM
Monday, 12/18:
Spirit Day - Wear Your Ugly Holiday Sweater
Nettes Basketball vs. Red Bud (Home) at 4:30 PM
Dragons Basketball vs. Red Bud (Away) at 4:30 PM
Tuesday, 12/19:
Spirit Day - Wear Holiday Socks
7th and 8th Grade Chorus Concert at Mt. Zion Church at 7:00 PM
PTO Meets at 6:00 PM in the Media Center
Wednesday, 12/20:
Spirit Day - Dress like a Holiday character and have your picture taken with Santa and Ms. Claus during lunch
Thursday, 12/21:
Spirit Day - Wear Red (GA fans will love this!)
End of 2nd Nine Weeks
Last Day of School Before the Holiday Break
December 22nd – January 5th
Holiday Break – School Closed
Friday, 1/5/2018:
In-Service Day for Teachers Only
Monday, 1/8:
3rd Nine Weeks Begins - Students Return to School from Holiday Break
Tuesday, 1/9:
Nettes Basketball vs. Dawson (Home) at 4:30 PM
Dragons Basketball vs. Dawson (Away) at 4:30 PM
Friday, 1/12:
MS Basketball (All Four Teams) vs. Fannin (Home) at 4:00 PM
Saturday, 1/13:
Swim Meet vs. Cumming (Away)
Jasper Middle School
Our Mission
Joining Mind and Spirit to ensure academic success, social responsibility, and graduation for all. "Our goal is that all students will work not only to meet academic expectations, but that they will strive to exceed expectations."
Our Vision
The vision of Jasper Middle School, in cooperation with all stakeholders, is to commit ourselves to developing critical thinkers and lifelong learners through a rigorous curriculum, high expectations, and positive character development in a safe and nurturing environment.
Our Beliefs
- Devoted educators actively support students, families, and the community to help prepare students to be positive contributors to society through preparation for future challenges and societal demands.
- All students can learn.
- Communication through the spoken and written word is essential to the success of all students.
- Education and learning are shared responsibilities that take place in the home, school, and community.
- Each and every student must be prepared for an ever-changing and technologically driven society.
- Positive behavior supports lead to greater success.
- All stakeholders are accountable for improving student achievement.
Website: http://jaspermid.pickens.k12.ga.us/
Location: 339 West Church Street, Jasper, GA, United States
Phone: 706-253-1760
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jasper-Middle-School/1564348233799742