EJMS Jaguar Weekly Sept. 22 - 26

EJMS Families,

I hope everyone had a wonderful week and enjoyed their weekend! Somehow the school year is quickly moving and we are only two weeks away from Fall Break.

LionHeart Experience - Wednesday, September 24th

We are excited to welcome the LionHeart Experience to Jessamine County. All East Middle students will have the opportunity to hear the powerful message during grade level assemblies during the school day on Wednesday, September 24th. That same evening is a community event in the EJMS gym from 6:00-7:30 and we would love to have our families join us!

Midterms Available and Accessing Grades through IC Parent Portal

The first Nine Weeks Midterm grade reports posted on Friday, September 19th and are available through Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Do you need help with Infinite Campus Parent Portal? Don’t know how to check on your child’s grades? Check out this IC Parent Portal Grades Doc for help.

Behavior Point System

We are approaching the time for each grade level to have a quarterly incentive reward. Students must have at least four out of a possible five points in order to attend reward days, field trips, and dances throughout the year. The graphic has additional details explaining how students can lose and earn points back.

Upcoming Dates (SBDM Meetings at 4:30 PM in the EJMS library):

Wednesday, September 24th - LionHeart Experience Community Event in EJMS gym 6:00-7:30
Friday, September 26th - Snowie Ice (7th grade Charleston trip fundraiser)
Monday, September 29th - 7th and 8th grade band and choir concert
Tuesday, September 30th - 6th grade band and choir concert
Thursday, October 2nd - PTO Meeting
Friday, October 3rd - Powderpuff games and Club Day

Note to Families: NTI Information

Dear Families,

This note contains important information about our Non-Traditional Instruction (NTI) plan.

Student Work & Access

All students will receive NTI packets in their homeroom class the week of September 29th. These packets will contain work for all 10 NTI days and should stay at home.
For students with internet access, there is an option to complete assignments online. All online assignments will be posted by 8:00 AM on the morning of the NTI day.

Teacher Availability

Teachers will be available to help students via Google Meet from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
All student NTI information, including assignments and the Google Meet link, will be posted in your student's Google Classroom under the "NTI" category.
To support families who need help in the evenings, at least one teacher from each grade will be available from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM for each NTI day. This contact information will be posted on Google classroom and shared by individual grade levels.
Teachers will also be available during school hours to respond to emails.

The District Gifted and Talented program will begin screening students in grades 4-8 in the area of Visual and Performing Arts. If your child is interested in the audition process to be identified in the area of Art, Music, Dance, or Drama, please read the information in the linked document. Any questions can be emailed to: lindsay.cornelius@jessamine.kyschools.us.

GT Arts Identification Process

Please take a look at our district and school parent-family engagement policies. We would love to hear any feedback you have for these policies.

District Policy

EJMS Policy

Looking for family resources to help you support your children in school?

Check out the new KDE Parent and Family Connection Hub!

Mon. Sept. 22 -

🤼 4:00 Wrestling open mats @ JCS Annex

🏀 Girls Basketball 8th grade @ Anderson for SRC Tournament

Tues. Sept. 23 -

🏀 Girls Basketball 7th grade home for SRC Tournament

Wed. Sept. 24 -

🦁 LionHeart Experience assemblies during school

🤼 4:00 Wrestling open mats @ JCS Annex

🌟 4:15 Junior Beta (current members only)

🦁 6:00 LionHeart Experience Community Event (EJMS Gym)

Thurs. Sept. 25 -

✝ 8:10 AM FCA

🎻 First JCS Orchestra meeting

🏈 6:00 Football vs. Anderson (8th grade night)

🏀 Girls Basketball 6th grade home for SRC Tournament

Fri. Sept. 26 -

❄ Snowie Ice sold during school (fundraiser for 7th grade Charleston trip)

Sat. Sept. 27 -

🏀 Girls Basketball SRC Tournament Championship in Danville

Join the after school JCS Orchestra Program!

Tuition Fee $200.00 for the year. Payment information to follow in the registration form.

For questions about tuition and payments please contact:

Amy Harrod, District Arts Coordinator

amy.harrod@jessamine.kyschools.us

859-885-4971 Ext: 3081

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Students, are you interested in joining Beta? Make sure to apply at this link before the end of the day Monday: bit.ly/ejmsbeta25

Couldn't make it to our parent interest meeting? View the slides here for more information! bit.ly/ejmsbeta25info

Junior Beta Student Application

The Harlem Wizards are coming BACK to Nicholasville!

Join us for an exciting night of fun, tricks, and entertainment as the Wizards take on our very own Jessamine County teachers, staff, and community members!

Date: Tuesday, October 14th, 2025

Location: East Jessamine High School

Hosted by: EJHS Girls Basketball Team

Tickets are available now but hurry, before they sell out!

Get yours here: https://www.harlemwizards.com/tickets/nicholasville

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of basketball wizardry, laughter, and community fun!