Dear JCMES Families,
Have you ever heard of putting a crayon in the freezer? Maybe the importance of flushing ice cubes down the toilet? Or sleeping with your pajamas inside out? No? Then let us introduce you to some good old fashioned elementary school tips and tricks for bringing the snow! In case you haven’t heard the forecast, our students are getting just a little bit excited about the prospect of the first snow of the year this weekend! They might not get a “snow day” out of it but we will still welcome the chance to see some beautiful snow on Saturday. To help encourage the snow, we are inviting any staff and students that would like to wear their pajamas on Friday (and even inside out if they wish!) just for fun! While joyfully waiting for those snowy days is a special part of childhood, we would also like to acknowledge all the many people that must continue to work in our community during any kind of weather from our own custodians that are also our snow removal personnel to medical, electricians, VDOT, first responders, and so many more. Thank you!
This week we are busy getting back into the routine of school. We are thankful for time spent over the holidays with family and friends and now we are ready for the second half of the year! This update has quite a bit of information so please take a moment when you are able to see what we have coming up soon at JCM.
This Week…
Tomorrow! Our PTO’s annual Shirley’s Popcorn Fundraiser begins Thursday, January 4th. Fundraiser items will be delivered in time for Valentine’s Day gifts too! Orders can be paid via cash, check (JCMES PTO), or Venmo (@jcmespto). Please make sure your child's name is in the memo for either check or Venmo. Fundraiser ends January 24th.
Friday, January 5th - 7:45-8:15am - Walk to School for January - It might be chilly but the weather looks clear Friday and we’ll be outside to welcome our students if your family chooses to walk.
Friday, January 5th - Last Minute PJ Day! For a little extra snow luck you can even turn them inside out!
Friday, January 5th - Last Day for Duke Dog Reading
Coming up soon…
Tuesday, January 9th - PTO Meeting at 6:30pm
Friday, January 12th - End of 1st Semester *Report cards will be sent home January 29th
Monday, January 15th - Holiday; No School
Tuesday, January 16th - Teacher Workday; No School
Tuesday, January 16th - Dominos Night
Tuesday, January 16th - Pizza & Paint Night PTO Fundraiser from 5:30-7:00pm - $20 a person that includes pizza and a canvas. Registration and prepay is required. Sign-up at bit.ly/jcmpaintnight23.
Friday, January 19th - Spirit Day! White out or dress like a snowman.
More JCM News:
Our school counselors, Mrs. Hull and Mrs. Schlabach have an update from the Counseling Corner: https://www.smore.com/z6hg2
Please read this important information from RCPS Food & Nutrition Services. This is a great way to help the school if you shop at Martin's grocery store:
The GIANT Company is partnering with Rockingham County Public Schools to support students facing food insecurity. From January 1 through March 31, everyone who shops at Martin's in Harrisonburg will be invited to "round up" at the register and donate the round-up amount of their bill to support Feeding School Kids. The GIANT Company will directly support customers' generosity by matching all donations up to $100,000.
Last year, RCPS Food & Nutrition Services received a generous $6,985.67 to reduce outstanding student meal debt and received numerous non-perishable food donations donated by Martin's customers that were distributed to families in need around the district.
Please take a moment to review the January edition of the PTO newsletter. January PTO Newsletters (English & Spanish)
Have a wonderful week!
Take Care,
Erin Branner, Principal
erbranner@rockingham.k12.va.us
Chelsea Imbrescia, Assistant Principal