From the Helm

Keeping the Crew up to Date! Volume 3 Issue 14 - 2/23/25

Clipper Nation,

We have noticed a decline in attendance from Term 1 to Term 2, and this trend has continued into Term 3. While we understand that illness has been a factor, we encourage you to review the February Attendance Graphic and make every effort to ensure your student attends school whenever possible. Your support in improving attendance is greatly appreciated!

Please check your email for attendance information and submit notes to JMBAttendance@mywcps.org. Also, remember that only five parent notes (5 days) per year can be accepted to excuse absences.

As always, we have a lot going on, so be sure to review all the information below so that you and your student don't miss out.

Have a wonderful evening, and I look forward to having another great week on the Clipper Ship.

Principal Savage

REMINDER! Parents or guardians of children receiving special education and related services will be mailed the Maryland Special Education Parent Involvement Survey from the Maryland State Department of Education, Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services during the week of February 14, 2025. Parents are asked to complete the survey and return it in the postage paid envelope by May 30, 2025.

The Survey may also be completed online. To learn more, please visit https://www.mdparentsurvey.com

Weekly Bulletin

Monday, February 24th

Faculty Meeting (CLGA) 3-4:30pm

Field Trip – Mock Trial: 2:10-8:10pm

Secondary Math Team Competition (CLGA) 5:30-7:30pm

Class of 2025 Parent Meeting (Media) 6-7pm

Tuesday, February 25th

*Step Up* 2:45-4:45pm. see below for details

GSA for Hope (A122) 3-4pm

JMB Book Club (E223) 3-4pm

Math Honor Society (CLGA) 3-3:45pm

Spring Athletic Meeting (D102) 3-5pm

Band Tutoring (A146) 3-4pm

Wednesday, February 26th - Casual Day (Positive Postcards)

*Step Up* 2:45-4:45pm. see below for details

NHS Meeting (CLGA) 3-4pm

Tennis Interest Meeting (G210) 3pm

Symphonic Band Rehearsal (AUD) 6-8pm

Thursday, February 27th

Field Trip – Mock Trial: 2:10-8:10pm

*Step Up* 2:45-4:45pm. see below for details

D&D Club (F110) 3-4:45pm

Ace Mentoring (A141) 3-5pm

Band Tutoring (A146) 3-4pm

Friday, February 28th - Casual Day: Humane Society

Field Trip – M.Gordy: (Smithsonian) 7am-7pm

Saturday, March 1st

Field Trip – J.Eakin: Science Olympiad (Western HS) 5am-10pm

Upcoming Dates:

3/4 – Progress Report Grades Due

3/4 – Big Plans Night

3/5 – LEO Board Meeting (Media Center) 6:50-7:35am

3/5 – AP Interest Meeting (CLGA) 10:35-11:20am

3/7 – Field Trip – E. Thompsen: Wor-Wic 8:15am-1:45pm

3/11 – WCBOE Board Meeting (101 Long Ave) -8pm

3/12 – SAT Day. Asynchronous for those NOT taking the test.

3/12 – Field Trip – D.Miles: District Band Festival 3:30-8pm

3/13 – French/Spanish Honor Society Inductions (CLGA) 4-7pm

3/13 – Band Booster Meeting (A146, A127) 5:30-8:30pm

All Things Senior 2025

Check out the link for all things related to our Class of 2025.

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****Spring Sports****begins March 1st. Make sure to do a Form ReLeaf on the JMB athletics website, and you have a Physical completed.

On Wednesday, March 12th, we will be administering the SAT to all 11th graders and any 10th grade students who signed up and paid to take the SAT. All other 9th, 10th and 12th grade students will not attend school that day but will instead complete asynchronous work at home through their Google Classrooms. Teachers will assign work for them to complete at home for that day. Students taking the SAT test that day will be exempt from asynchronous assignments. More information will be forthcoming regarding pick up times for test takers on March 12th and bus departure times for those students who need to ride a bus home.