We're having a fantastic week here at John C. Myers Elementary! The students' energy is contagious, and it's great to see them so engaged in their classrooms. As we look ahead, we're excited to enter the season of grade-level field trips, which are always a highlight for our students. These trips offer valuable hands-on learning experiences, and we know how much the kids enjoy them! Many of you have already completed the approved chaperone form—thank you for submitting it if you plan to join your child on a trip! Remember, only one form is needed per person each year. This form is part of the ongoing RCPS chaperone policy, and if you haven't seen it yet, it will be sent home with your child as their class prepares for their first field trip. We appreciate your support and look forward to many exciting adventures ahead!
Please use the October Calendar to keep up with the wonderful events occurring at John C Myers this month!
First Book Cart This Week
We’re excited for our first book cart of the year! Our Rolling Readers Book Cart is hosted by one of our amazing PreK assistants, Ruth Sonifrank. Mrs. Sonifrank and her team are always on the hunt for gently used books to add to their cart if you are ever clearing out bookshelves at home or find some yard sale or thrift store treasures to donate. Each month students have the opportunity to shop for books for their home library. Books are just a quarter each! PreK-2nd grade students will visit the Book Cart tomorrow, Oct 1st. 3rd-5th graders will visit the Book Cart on Thursday, Oct 2nd.
Walk to School
Our October Walk to School morning will be held on Friday, October 3rd from 7:45-8:13am. Families are invited to walk to school from their homes or the nearby church or school parking lot. It is a wonderful way to start the day with some fresh air, fun music, and exercise!
Fall Swap-Donations Accepted
On October 4th from 8am-11am, JCMES will host our Fall Swap, a free yard sale for our families. We are currently accepting donations of gently used, clean clothing, shoes, books, toys, and household items. We’ll gladly accept donations in our front office. Please reach out to Amy Hull (ahull@rockingham.k12.va.us) with any questions.
JCMES Online Spirit Store:
JCMES spirit wear is now available to purchase. The online spirit store is open from September 16 - October 5th. Don't miss out on your chance to grab some fun Jakes apparel. All orders and payments are made online, simply click the link to start shopping! As a fundraiser for the Holly Hatcher Education Foundation, pink options are available.
October 5th: Farm at Court Manor PTO Fundraiser 1 - dusk
Important Future Dates:
October 13th: No School (teacher workday)
October 14th: PTO Meeting @ 6:30pm in the Library
October 15th: PTO McDonald’s Spirit Fundraiser Night 4-7pm (New Market location)
October 17th: BHS Homecoming Parade
October 21st: PTO Domino’s Pizza Fundraiser Day 10 am - 10pm
October 22nd: Unity Day, wear orange
October 24th: No School (end of first nine weeks, teacher workday)
Have a wonderful week!
Liza Coffman, Principal lcoffman@rockingham.k12.va.us
Jenna Rinker, Assistant Principal