Week of December 1st Newsletter

School Announcements

Dec. 2-3 MAP Testing
Dec. 17-18 Midterms
Dec. 19-Jan. 3 Holiday Break

Upcoming Dates

As we return to school, a reminder that MAP testing is scheduled for Monday, December 2nd, and Tuesday, December 3rd. To help your child succeed, please ensure they get plenty of rest, come to school prepared, and bring a fully charged Chromebook on both days.

Students who have strong attendance, arrive prepared, and work hard during testing will be rewarded for their efforts. We want to celebrate and encourage their dedication!

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing everyone back and ready to succeed.

The countdown to the holiday break is coming and our WJMS Student Council is sponsoring a daily dress up to stay spirited! Check out this calendar for dress up (or down) days and we are excited to see what all the students and teachers come up with!

We are gearing up for a new season of talent and looking to add to our cast of characters for our drama club. There will be a meeting on December 4th and any student interested is welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!

As we approach the end of the semester, it’s time to prepare for midterm exams. The exam schedule is as follows:

December 17th: First Period, Third Period, and First Connections Exams
December 18th: Second Period, Fourth Period, and Second Connections Exams

Please ensure that your child arrives at school on time each day, as this will allow them ample time to complete their exams without feeling rushed.

If your child is absent on the day of an exam, they will need to communicate directly with their teacher to arrange a makeup date after the break. Until the exam is completed, it will be marked as "missing" in the gradebook.

The holiday season is almost here, and we’re gearing up to bring some extra sparkle to our amazing teachers at West Jackson Middle School! ✨ To show our gratitude, we’re planning a festive holiday lunch and a special gift for each teacher to make them feel truly appreciated.

We’d love for you to join us in creating a warm and joyful celebration! If you’re able, please consider a small contribution to help make this season extra merry for our dedicated faculty. Thank you to those who have already donated!!

🎁 To sprinkle some holiday magic, please use this link to donate: Holiday Appreciation Donation Link

Dontations via Cash or Check can be dropped off at the Front Office in an envelope labeled:

Teacher Appreciation c/o W. Jennings and the student's name

Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our WJMS family! Let’s make this season bright and show our teachers how much they mean to us!

School Updates

Are you looking for an easy way to help our school? Become a supporter of Publix Partners! When you enroll, a portion of sales are donated to our students at WJMS. Follow the steps above and be sure to enter the school's phone number the next time you checkout.

Thank you for being a supporter of the great things happening at WJMS!

Congratulations to our art students on their particiaption in the Georgia National Fair Art Competition. Our outstanding artists include the list of winners below:

Kyndell Stewart- 1st in Fabrics

Aaliyah Palmai-1st in Pottery, 2nd in Mixed Media, and BEST IN CATEGORY!

Tripp Meeler- 1st in Clay, HM in Drawing, and BEST IN CATEGORY!

Isla Stewart- 2nd in Fabrics

Sarah Pranjkic- Honorable Mention-Sculpture

Naomi Weidler- 2nd in Pottery

Camila Rodriguez- 3rd in Other 2D

Lyla Robinson -1st in Other 2D

Elaina Dong-Honorable Mention-Sculpture

Isabel Castrejon-Honorable Mention-Drawing.

Not Pictured- Keianna Miyake- 1st in Mixed Media

A big congratulations to our WJMS Lego League's score for their robot competition, which was highest in the county!

School Information

As a reminder, students should not bring in any outside food from restaurants. This will help with concerns about food safety, potential disruptions in the classroom, managing food allergies among students, and maintaining the cleanliness of the school environment. Thank you for your help!

Families, please remember that 1st period instruction begins promptly at 8:45 AM each day. To ensure students are in class and ready to learn on time, they need to be in the building no later than 8:40 AM. This allows them time to get to their classrooms and prepare for the day ahead.

Thank you for your help in supporting a smooth start to the school day!

The student dress code policy at WJMS is based on the Jackson County School System Code of Conduct document issued to all students. Click here to revisit this document. We strive to make each day successful and encourage our students to be their best.

Students, please remember,

No hats, caps, head coverings (to include hoodies), bandanas, or stocking caps inside the building.
Clothing should not interfere with learning.
Clothing should not contain the following: gang symbols, racial or sexual connotations, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, double meanings, inappropriate slogans, profanity or obscene language.
Any clothing or accessories that have spikes or bullets.
No blankets worn around the body.

Your best school supply is a library card! JCSS has partnered with the Piedmont Regional Library System, and conveniently, your student ID number acts as a library card for your public library! The public library provides free access to books and online resources to help you succeed, as well as fun resources that help develop a lifelong love of reading.

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Birthday Shout Outs

Give your student a birthday shoutout on our digital signage. Click here to order your shoutout!

Boost your business and sponsor our school!

We are looking for dedicated families and businesses to sponsor our school. This is a great chance for you to give back to the community of students that becoming great leaders! Email wjmspantherspto@gmail.com for more information.

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