Did I hear that we have snow in the forecast? Hopefully, it will miss us, but if not, please help your students prepare for the possibility of virtual learning later this week.

Originally, schools were closed tomorrow, but now they are open to make up for previous snow days. Students will have an early dismissal on Monday the 17th. Students who normally travel first period will remain at JMB. All other classes will take place as usual.

This week is Clipper Choose Love Week. This week marks the 10th anniversary of Clipper Choose Love. We have a great week in store, so check out the flyer below.

We have a winter dance on Saturday. To attend, students must have a 2.0 GPA, no out-of-school suspension days, and be in attendance on the Friday before the dance. For seniors, remember that the same criteria apply to prom.

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

Some of our school community members have raised concerns about activities in other parts of the country. In response, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) has provided clear guidance, which Wicomico County Public Schools and all districts across the state will follow. For more information regarding students' rights to free public education, access to students and students' records, and various resources available in our schools to support student well-being, please visit the Immigration Family Resources page on the WCPS website.

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

**Early Dismissal for Students** 11:45am

JV Boys Basketball vs. @WiHi (Away) 4:30pm

V Boys Basketball vs. @WiHi (Away) 6pm

Red Out - Wear Red of “Clippers Choose Love” T-Shirt

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

GSA for Hope (A122) 3-4pm

Band Tutoring/Sectionals (A146) 3-4:30pm

JV Boys Basketball vs. @Mardela (Away) 4:30pm

V Boys Basketball vs. @Mardela (Away) 6pm

V Girls Basketball vs. Mardela (Home) 5pm

“Weasley Wednesday” Find a twin and take a pic

LEO Club meeting (Media Center) 6:50-7:35am

Food Pantry (E-Wing) 12 – 1pm

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

Black Excellence Club (G220) 3-4pm

Symphonic Band Rehersal (A-146) 6-8pm

V Girls Basketball vs. Delmarva Christian (Home) 5pm

Class Color Wars - (12th Red, 11th Blue, 10th Green, 9th Yellow)

Field Trip – W. Hitch: DSU 7:15am–2pm

Field Trip – B. Dashiell: PHS CTE 8:40am–10:50am

Pep Rally 5th Period

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

Band Tutoring/Sectionals (A146) 3-4:30pm

D&D Club (F106) 3-4:45pm

Ace Mentoring (A141) 3-5pm

“Pajama Day”

Field Trip – K. Kudzma: SU 9am-1pm

Band Solo & Ensemble Festival (Selected Band Students) All Day

V Girls Basketball vs. WiHi (Home) 5pm

Wrestling Bayside Individual Championship (Kent Island HS) 10am

Winter Formal “Yule Ball” (CLGA) 8-10pm

2/24 – Faculty Meeting 3-4:30pm

2/24 – Mock Trial: Wicomico County Circuit Court

2/24 – Secondary Math Team Competition (CLGA) 5:30-7:30pm

2/25 – Math Honor Society Meeting (CLGA) 3-3:45pm

2/26 – NHS Meeting (CLGA) 3-4pm

2/27 - Mock Trial: Wicomico County Circuit Court

2/28 – Field Trip - M. Gordy – D.C. Smithsonian

3/1 – Field Trip – Science Olympiad (Western HS)

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

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

1. GPA 2.0
2. No Out of School Suspension Days
3. Must Attend School On the Friday before the Dance

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.

Reminder to seniors that cap and gown prices will increase after December 15th.

Use this link to order the Cap and Gown (includes tassel) online

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productDetail/1066577/JAMES-M-BENNETT-HIGH-SCHOOL/Cap-and-Gown/2470463208/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/Cap-and-Gown-Unit/2470463230

• 2.0 GPA
• No out of school suspensions during semester 2
• Must be in attendance on the Friday before prom

Email: jmb@mywcps.org
Website: jmb.wicomicoschools.org

Location: 300 East College Avenue, Salisbury, MD, USA
Phone: 410-677-5141
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