Hello LJ Families,

I hope everyone had a wonderful break filled with time with family and friends. It was so nice to see our students return refreshed and ready for the new semester.

Before break, our middle school students participated in Minute to Win It games, and it was an absolute blast. The energy, teamwork, and school spirit were amazing to watch. A big congratulations to Mr. Davidson’s class, who earned the most points for the middle school and won the assembly!

As we jump back into learning, I want to share a few important topics and highlights from our middle school community that I will be discussing below:

• Attendance Initiative

• Nurses Memo: Sickness

• School Counselors:State-Mandated Sexual Abuse Prevention Training

• Student of the Month

• Core Teachers’ Newsletter

• Clubs & Schedule changes
  
  

We also want to remind families that sickness is still going around. If your student has a fever or is feeling unwell, please keep them home to help keep everyone healthy. We truly appreciate your partnership in supporting the wellbeing of our students and staff.

Warmly, 

Lindsey Crews

Topics: 

• Attendance Initiative: Students who maintain 95% attendance during 2nd quarter will earn the opportunity to watch a movie in January during RTI Clubs and 4th hour. I will email those families soon with dates and details. 

• Nurses Memo: Sickness

Even though it doesn't feel like winter outside we are seeing illness numbers increase and have definitely begun the flu and cold season. Our students within our buildings are experiencing more illness symptoms. Please remind your student to wash their hands frequently, cover their cough (if they have one), and avoid sharing food or beverages with friends. If your student is home ill please report their symptoms when calling them in. This helps us understand what is being passed around in our buildings as well as contributing to the Eastern Jackson County illness dashboard that looks at all the schools within eastern Jackson County as well as clinics and hospitals, see link here. As always please refer to our student handbook for any illness policy questions about when to keep students home. If you ever have further questions feel free to contact Lindi Rogers (lrogers@lonejackc6.net) and/or Melissa Carpenter (mcarpenter@lonejackc6.net).

Thanks,

Your School Nurses

• Message from the counselors:

Please mark your calendars for state mandated Sexual Abuse Prevention Training. LJ Counselors will use the Monique Burr Foundation Curriculum for the second consecutive year. 

Mrs. Pate will present to middle schoolers on the following dates during school:

• January 27th, 6th grade Sexual Abuse Prevention Training (Batton)

• January 28th, 7th and 8th grade Sexual Abuse Prevention Training (Whitaker)

There will be an optional parent meeting for counselors to share curriculum on Thursday, January 15 in the Library.

Middle school info: 5:00pm (Pate)

If you would like your child to opt out of the program, click here for the form. Please return it to the counseling center before your student's presentation date.

For questions and concerns about the respective programs, please contact Mrs. Pate. 

bpate@lonejackc6.net

• Student of the Month: December! 

6th Grade: Ava Allen & Fitzpatrick

7th Grade: Summer Lockard & Mason Rogers

8th Grade: Jolea Evans & Cy Brewington

• Core Teacher's Newsletter

At the top of this newsletter, you’ll find buttons linking to the 6th Grade Teacher Newsletter and the 7th & 8th Grade Teacher Newsletter. Please take a moment to check these for important updates and announcements from your child’s core teachers. I will put those links here as well. These links will never change throughout the year. 

6th grade

7th/8th grade

• Clubs and Schedule changes

With the start of a new semester, students may notice changes to their schedules, including new electives. Along with these schedule updates, students signed up for new clubs, including Broadcasting and Improv, along with several returning favorites. Clubs began today, and we are excited to offer students opportunities to explore interests, build confidence, and connect with peers. Please take a moment to ask your student about their elective schedule and club participation. 

MS Sports:

• Track and Field is for all MS students. MS Track and Field is a spring sport. More details to come.