Dear JCMES Families, 

We have so many upcoming events happening at JCM and in the community! Please read over this week’s newsletter for all the details!

The dentist is coming to JCMES!  Smile Virginia, a traveling dental clinic, will be coming to JCMES on Thursday, November 7th and Friday, November 8th. Smile Virginia Dental Clinic is like any other dental provider and bills insurance for the services that they provide. If your child doesn't have dental insurance, you may choose to pay for your child to receive dental services ($74 for ages 12 and younger) or you may fill out an application to request for your child to receive donated dental care (preventive care only) once per school year. Services provided include: dental cleanings, x-rays, fluoride treatments, sealants, fillings, and extractions. SERVICES NOT PROVIDED:  ANY DENTAL WORK NEEDING SEDATION AND CROWNS.

If you are interested in your child receiving dental services, please complete the form entirely and return it to school or register online at https://www.myschooldentist.com/JCRCVA_schsrm.  ALL FORMS AND ONLINE REGISTRATIONS ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST. 

Volunteer with the PTO: Our JCMES PTO has some fantastic events lined up for our school community this month, and we’d love your help to make them a success! Each event offers a chance to connect with other families while raising funds for our school. We also need volunteers to help make these events successful. Volunteering is easy, with many short shifts available. Use the PTO Link Tree to sign up— your time and support make all the difference! Volunteers are needed for:

  • 10/26: Fall Family Fun Day at the school, 9am-12pm

  • 10/29: Spirit Night at McDonald's in New Market—$2 Happy Meals! 5-7pm

Upcoming Events: 

Thursday, October 17th - Kindergarten Literacy Night 5:30-7:15pm - RSVP was requested but if you missed it, kindergarten families, you are still welcome!  Please reach out to your child’s K teacher and let them know you are coming.  

Friday, October 18th - PTO Fundraiser at The Farm at Court Manor in New Market - Hay rides, corn maze and more from 3pm-dark.  The PTO receives a portion of the ticket price (admission is $12 per person for activities and includes a pumpkin).  

Thursday, October 24th - Town of Broadway’s Hometown Halloweenfest 4-7pm

Friday, October 25th: No School for Students; End of First Nine Weeks

Saturday, October 26th - Fall Family Fun Day 9am-12pm; Our fabulous PTO has fall themed fun planned for all corners of the school! Come for fun, food, games, prizes and more! Volunteers are needed to help run games, sign up here: https://linktr.ee/jcmespto

Monday, October 28th - Friday, November 1 - Red Ribbon Spirit Week! Monday - Animal Day (wear something with an animal on it); Tuesday - Team Day (wear a sports team or Jakes shirt), Wednesday - Camo Day; Thursday - Character Day (no scary costumes or masks please); Friday - Pajama Day   

Tuesday, October 29th - McDonalds Spirit Night to support the PTO 5-7pm; $2 Happy Meals!

Friday, November 1st 7:45-8:10am - Walk to School; Last day to sign up for the dentist

Monday, November 4: Parent Teacher Conferences from 12:00-7:00pm; Sign up emails/forms were sent home on Tuesday! Parents are encouraged to sign up.  We like to be able to meet with all our families on the fall conference day.  

Monday, November 4: Fall Fundraiser Pick Up 12:00-7:00pm


Tuesday, November 5: No School;
JCMES is used as a polling location

Wednesday, November 6: Make Up Fall Pictures + Class Pictures; If your child was absent on Picture Day or you would like them to retake the photo, November 6th is the day!  We will also take class pictures on this day.  Class pictures are purchased online, details to come closer to the date!

Have a wonderful week!

Erin Branner, Principal erbranner@rockingham.k12.va.us

Chelsea Imbrescia, Assistant Principal cimbrescia@rockingham.k12.va.us