Dear JCMES Families,
We are excited to be back in action for a full five days this week! After some unpredictable weather, it feels great to return to a normal schedule and have the opportunity to get outside for recess. Our students have been hard at work wrapping up their mid-year assessments, and it has been incredibly encouraging to see the data and the growth they have made. We are so proud of their progress! With parent conferences approaching in a couple of weeks, we hope you will sign up to learn more about your child’s growth and accomplishments!
Please see below for important school information and upcoming dates to keep in mind:
Policy Reminder-Transportation Procedures for PreK-2:
A reminder about Rockingham County Schools' transportation policy: Students in grades PreK-2 must have a parent or guardian present at the bus stop for drop-off. Exceptions can be made if parents provide written permission for these younger students to be dropped off on their own, with an older sibling or other adult.
To grant permission for your child to get off the bus without a parent present, please send a note to jcmesnotes@rockingham.k12.va.
Day of Play Donations:
We are excited to announce our annual Day of Play, which will take place on Friday, February 7th! This special day is all about celebrating childhood joy with free play and themed stations. This year, our theme will be dinosaurs!
To make this event a success, we are in need of a variety of donations. Please click on the following link to view the sign-up:https://signup.com/go/
Donations can be dropped off in the office or sent directly to school via Amazon. We truly appreciate any contributions you can make to help us create a fun and memorable event for our students!
Vision Screenings for Kindergarten & Third Grade Students:
Vision screenings for all kindergarten and third-grade students will take place on Friday, January 31st. If your child wears glasses, please be sure they bring them to school on Friday for the screening.
Parent Conferences:
Parent conferences will be held on February 18th. Please look out for sign-up information, which will be sent home this week. We encourage all parents to take advantage of this opportunity to connect with teachers and discuss your child’s progress.
Upcoming Events:
Friday, January 31st: Kindergarten and 3rd grade vision screenings
Friday, February 7th: Walk to School morning and Day of Play!
February 10th-14th: Kindness Spirit Week:
Monday (2/10): Wear a Jakes shirt or green!
Tuesday (2/11): Twin Day!
Wednesday (2/12): Camo Day!
Thursday (2/13): Mix Match Day!
Friday (2/14): Wear pink, red, or white!
Wednesday, February 12th: PreK-2 Book Cart ($0.25/book)
Thursday, February 13th: 3-5 Book Cart ($0.25/book)
Tuesday, February 18th: No school (parent conference day)
Thursday, February 20th: Fine Arts Night @ 6:00 pm
Wishing everyone a restful evening!
Sincerely,
Erin Branner, Principal: erbranner@rockingham.k12.va.us
Chelsea Imbrescia, Assistant Principal: cimbrescia@rockingham.k12.va.