Dear JCMES Families, We are so happy to be in school all five days this week and getting back into routine. Snow days are fun and we enjoy the break but students benefit from the routine and structure. We’ve noticed many students are still quite tired so getting to bed a little early could be helpful. It might be surprising to hear how much sleep the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends elementary aged children to get each night: 9-12 hours!
Did you know our school has a special area that is filled with household toiletry items for families in need? The hygiene closet contains soap, toilet paper, deodorant, laundry detergent, shampoo and conditioner, lotion, toothpaste, toothbrushes, body wash and more. If your family could benefit from assistance with any of these items, please email jcmesnotes@rockingham.k12.va.us, reach out to a school counselor, your child’s teacher or an administrator. Any of these people would be happy to help. In addition, if you would like to donate to our hygiene closet for those in need, please reach out to our coordinator, Meagan Driver, at mdriver@rockingham.k12.va.us.
Thursday, February 1st - Family Literacy Night - Space Adventure 6:00-7:30pm Get pumped for Day of Play by kicking off the fun with a family night, escape room style! This evening event is an exciting way for students and their families to practice reading skills together while earning some neat prizes and spending time together at school. Join us if you can!
Day of Play is NEXT FRIDAY, February 2nd! Supplies and volunteers are still needed! Preparations continue for our super fun, highly anticipated Day of Play. We need lots of help to make our day a success. Please check the following two sign ups if you'd like to contribute by donating an item or by volunteering.
Other upcoming events:
Monday, January 29 - Report Cards Sent Home
Friday, February 2 - 7:45-8:15am - Walk to School
Tuesday, February 6 - Parent Council Meeting - All interested parents are invited to attend a short informational session in the library on Tuesday, February 6 from 6:30-7:15pm. Our topic for this session is support services available at school. A paper will be sent home with report cards that explains all different types of support services students might be receiving at school from reading support, small group social emotional learning opportunities, language services, special education, behavior support and counseling. Our school counselors, reading and behavior specialists will share about each role and answer questions parents may have about ways we can support your child at school. No RSVP or invite is needed. This is open to all interested parents.
Take care,
Erin Branner, Principal
erbranner@rockingham.k12.va.us
Chelsea Imbrescia, Assistant Principal
cimbrescia@rockingham.k12.va.us