Dear JCMES Families,
We are excited to share some upcoming events and important school updates! Stay warm out there!
Day of Play: Dino Edition
One of our favorite traditions at JCMES is our Day of Play which is happening this Friday, 2/7. It is a day dedicated to fostering creativity, imagination, and collaboration. Each year, we select a theme and set up interactive stations throughout the school for students to enjoy. This year's theme is dinosaurs, and students will have opportunities to engage in hands-on activities, games, and class playtime with their peers.
We want to extend a huge thank you to all families who have donated materials to help bring this event to life! Research shows that play is essential to child development, fostering social-emotional skills, problem-solving abilities, and creativity. We are so excited for Day of Play!
National School Counseling Week – February 5-9
This week, we are proud to celebrate National School Counseling Week, recognizing the invaluable contributions of our school counselors. Mrs. Hull and Mrs. Woodward are dedicated professionals that support students in setting goals, navigating challenges, and building confidence. Thank you to our incredible counselors!
Journey Pictures – On Sale February 5-19
Journey pictures provide a photo of children for each year they have been in school. For our young students these might only include this year’s school photo but for our older students have sometimes six or even seven pictures, one of each year they have been in school! These keepsake photo collections will be sent home with students, and families can purchase the ones they’d like to keep. Simply pay online at Strawbridge.net using the student’s unique code found in the package. If you choose not to purchase any, please return the pictures to school.
Yearbook Sales Information
Yearbooks are now on sale! Preorder your copy online to guarantee a book at the best price.
February 5 - March 14 – Yearbooks are $18
March 15 - April 30 – Yearbooks are $20
Order Online at Strawbridge.net with code YB30626
Limited copies will be available when they arrive, so order early!
Upcoming Events
February 7 – Walk to School & Day of Play
February 10-14 – 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!
February 12 – PreK-2 Book Cart ($0.25/book)
February 13 – 3-5 Book Cart ($0.25/book); 100th day of school!
February 17 - No School; Teacher Inservice Day
February 18 – No School (Parent Conference Day)
February 20 – Fine Arts & STEM Night @ 6:00 pm
February 26 – Journey Picture Money Due
February 27 – PTO Paint Night @ 6:00 pm
Save the date! March 4-6 - PreK/Kindergarten registration for 2025-26 - details in next week’s family email
We appreciate your continued support and look forward to a fantastic week of learning and fun!
Sincerely,
Erin Branner, Principal | erbranner@rockingham.k12.va.us
Chelsea Imbrescia, Assistant Principal | cimbrescia@rockingham.k12.va.us