EJMS Jaguar Weekly May 6 - 10

Keeping our School Community in the Know

From Principal Pickerill's Pen

EJMS Families,
We had a very smooth week of testing and both 6th and 7th grade students are finished with KSA for the year. We have one more day for 8th grade, but I am confident it will go just as smoothly as the rest of the days. Thank you to everyone for ensuring students were on time and here each day for testing and that they were prepared with a charged Chromebook. When we have Field Day on May 15th students earn participation through the Good Faith Effort rubric that was shared.

Chromebook Return Plan
Students will be returning their Chromebooks on Monday, May 13th throughout the school day during their Arts classes. Students will need to bring their Chromebook and charger. See below for replacement costs in case they apply to your child:
- $275 for Lost Devices or full replacement cost
- $25 for lost or damaged Chargers
- $50 for Screen damage or replacement
- $40 for Keyboards
- $20 for front frame bezel (frame that covers screen)
- $10 hinge cover bar (bar that covers hinge pins)
If you know that your child’s device needs any of the above replacements you can send money to the office and we will process the fee. Otherwise all devices will be assessed for any damages (including other possible damage not listed above) and parents will be notified of the fees incurred through Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Remember that all Chromebook damage replacement costs must be paid in full in order for students to be eligible to attend any extracurricular activities (field trips and any after school activities). 8th grade students must have fees paid before the end of the school year. 6th and 7th grade students must have all fees paid (and Online Registration completed) prior to next school year in order to begin the scheduling process. If these items are not completed by the end of the school year your child may not get their requested Arts classes.

Upcoming Dates - 6th and 7th grade End-of-Year Events
- Monday, May 6th - 8th grade KSA (On Demand Writing)
- Tuesday, May 7th - EJHS House Reveal for 8th grade
- Tuesday, May 7th - 5th grade Parent Night 6:00-7:00
- Wednesday, May 8th - PTO Appreciation Dinner
- Thursday, May 9th - Brookside 5th grade visit
- Friday, May 10th - Snowie Ice (fundraiser for MSD classrooms)
- Friday, May 10th - 8th grade recognition 5:30-8:30
- Monday, May 13th - 8th grade breakfast
- Monday, May 13th - SBDM meeting
- Tuesday, May 14th - Schoolwide field trip to EJHS for Powderpuff game
- Wednesday, May 15th - Field Day
- Thursday, May 16th - 7th grade field trip to Malibu Jack’s
- Thursday, May 16th - Jaguar Excellence ceremonies during school day for 6th and 7th grade
- Friday, May 17th - Last day of school

Matball - The EJMS Annual Tournament

Thanks to everyone who came out for our annual matball tournament on Friday. It was a great turnout and some exciting games. Congratulations to the champion team: The Fluffy Pink Unicorns coached by Ms. Simpson and Ms. Johnson!

Title 1 School Survey

We need your input on our Parent and Family Engagement Survey. The survey goes out to all Jessamine County Schools. Let’s beat the other schools by getting the MOST parent input and help your child win a treat for completing the survey. We use the survey results to make decisions regarding parent and family engagement for the following school year. On Monday, students will bring home a small green flyer on which you may record that you have completed the survey and send back to school. They'll earn Takis or a fruit snack and also be in a drawing for larger grade level prizes.

Thanks for all you do to support your child!

Complete School Survey here

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Teacher Shoutouts

What's Happening at EJMS this week?

Mon., May 6 (final day of testing: 8th grade on-demand writing)

🏵 EJMS FFA Greenhouse sale continues

🥎 6:00 Softball vs. Rockcastle (home game)

⚽ 6:00 Boys Soccer vs. Boyle (home game)

👟SRC Track Meet

Tues., May 7

During School: EJHS House Reveal for 8th graders

🚸6:00 5th grade Parent Night

⚾ 6:00 Baseball vs. Mercer (home game)

🥎 6:00 Softball @ West Middle

Wed., May 8

🌟 4:15 Final Beta meeting for the year

PTO Appreciation Night

Thurs, May 9

During School: Brookside 5th grade visit

⚾ 6:00 Baseball @ Frankfort

⚽ 6:00 Boys Soccer vs. West (home game)

Fri., May 10

During School: Snowie Ice fundraiser for MSD classrooms

🏵 EJMS FFA Greenhouse sale ends

🎓 5:30 8th grade Recognition

🥎 6:00 Softball @ Caudill

Upcoming and Ongoing

Asbury Summer Soccer Camps

The annual Kids Soccer Skills Camp. This is our entry level camp that ranges in age from 5-14 and mostly those who do not play competitively or do not play at all. The details for this camp are as follows:

June 3-6
9am-12pm
$125

Two identical camps occurring at the same time for girls and for boys. They are for middle school aged players and it is targeted towards the advanced or those who play competitively. With this camp, there is a built in 3v3 tournament that campers will take part in and can either sign up as an individual or as a team of four.