Dear JCMES Families,
We have been soaking up the warmer weather this week, and it has been such a joy to see our students enjoying the sunshine! Along with the brighter days, we have also had a productive week. Our annual tornado drill was successfully completed, and we had our monthly fire drill as well, ensuring everyone is prepared and safe! Our 5th graders had a fantastic time visiting J. Frank Hillyard Middle School today, where they were able to watch their incredible production of Anastasia. We are excited to share all of this and more with you—please see below for some important upcoming events!
PTO Spring Auction:
We are so excited for our upcoming PTO Spring Auction (March 21-23) and are incredibly grateful for the generosity of our community! We have already received quite a few amazing donations, and we are thankful to everyone who has contributed so far. If you are still interested in donating, we kindly ask that all items be turned in by March 17th and dropped off in the office. Thank you again!
5th grade IRW Assessement:
Next week, our 5th graders will be taking the IRW (Integrated Reading and Writing) assessment on the morning of March 18th. This assessment is part of the Standards of Learning (SOL) Reading test in Virginia and requires students to read a non-fiction passage, answer multiple-choice questions, and write a response based on the passage. We kindly ask parents to be mindful of appointments and ensure students arrive to school on time that day. Thank you for your support!
School Shirt Sponsors:
Each year all students at JCMES receive a free school shirt. This is made possible by generous donations from local businesses. The shirts are proudly worn throughout the year by students and staff alike and are a great advertisement for businesses! If you know of a company that is interested in sponsoring, please fill out this short form and the school will send them an invoice. https://forms.gle/958oi5yg2tZ7CyaC7
"Touch a Truck": Friday, April 11th
We need the help of the Broadway community! On the morning of Friday, April 11th, we will be holding a "Touch a Truck" event as part of our Walk to School morning and our Community Day activities. We would love to have vehicles of all kinds come for our JCMES students to check out — construction vehicles, trucks of all kinds, emergency response vehicles, tractors, etc. If you or someone you know has a vehicle to bring on the morning of Friday, April 11th, from 7:30 to 9:30 AM, please email Jill Byler at jbyler@rockingham.k12.va.us to reserve your spot.
Book Fair in the Library- March 17-21
A great time to pick up some new books and encourage reading at home!
Domino’s Spirit Night – March 18
Mention "DN6" when ordering to support JCMES!
Spring Picture Day – March 19
Time for a fresh school picture! This includes full-length portraits.
Family Fun Night and Art Show – March 20 @ 6:30 PM
This event will highlight STEM and Specials with hands-on activities for the whole family, and we'll also be hosting our JCMES Art Show that night! Come explore and enjoy the creativity of our talented students!
PTO Spring Auction – March 21-23
Support our school by bidding on great items during the PTO Spring Auction!
Fifth Grade Musical – March 25
Come support our talented fifth graders in their musical performance!
Looking Ahead:
March 27- 4:00pm -7:00pm- PTO Spring Auction pickup in cafeteria
March 28 – No School (Teacher Workday)
March 31- April 4 – Spring Break
April 28-May 1 – Spring Family Picnics (Save the date!)
Wishing all our families a wonderful week ahead,
Erin Branner, Principal | erbranner@rockingham.k12.va.us
Chelsea Imbrescia, Assistant Principal | cimbrescia@rockingham.k12.va.us