EJMS Jaguar Weekly May 19 - 23

Keeping our School Community in the Know

From Principal Pickerill's Pen

EJMS Families,

I want to thank each and every one of our families for all of your support this year and for making this a great school year! We are proud of our Jaguar students and hope everyone has a great summer break! We have a busy week coming up with the last five days of the school year!

Summer Learning through iReady

What we know about students who use i-Ready:

Overall, students using i-Ready for Reading experienced score gains 46% greater than those not using i-Ready. Students across all grades showed greater growth, with grade level results ranging from 5% to 84% greater. Students using i-Ready for Mathematics experienced score gains 38% greater than those not using i-Ready. Students across all grades showed greater growth, with grade level results ranging from 20% to 59% greater.

Good News! K-8 students will continue to have access to programs like: iReady Pathways (Reading & Math), Reading A to Z, etc. Students can access these accounts through the Clever log-in.

FOR USER-NAME/PASSWORDS: All parents will have access to their child's username and password inside the parent portal in Infinite Campus (IC). When inside IC Click more and Technology Username for their login information. Please see screenshot below.

Reminder about Chromebook Fees (if applicable)

Students will be returning their Chromebooks on Monday, May 19th and teachers will inspect devices for any unknown damage that has occurred. See below for replacement costs in case they apply to your child:

$275 for Lost Devices or full replacement cost
$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. Fees can be paid online through Infinite Campus or you can send cash/check. 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 (SBDM Meetings at 4:30 PM in the EJMS library):

Monday, May 19th - 8th grade breakfast
Monday, May 19th - Chromebook return
Tuesday, May 20th - 7th grade field trip to Malibu Jacks
Tuesday, May 20th - Choir Concert
Wednesday, May 21st - Field Day
Thursday, May 22nd - Jaguar Excellence ceremonies for 6th and 7th grade
Thursday, May 22nd - Snowie Ice (MSD fundraiser), rescheduled date
Friday, May 23rd - Staff vs student matball game and last day with students

What’s Happening at EJMS this Week?

Mon. May 19 -

🥞 8th grade breakfast

💻 Chromebook Return

Tues. May 20

😀 7th grade Field Trip to Malibu Jacks

🧑‍🎓 EJHS Graduate Walk in EJMS Hallways

🥎 6:00 Softball vs. Boyle @ Anderson for SRC Tournament

🎼 Spring Choir Concert

Wed. May 21

Alternate Schedule

👟 Field Day

Thurs. May 22

🌟 6th and 7th grade Jaguar Excellence Ceremonies

🍧 Snowie Ice (fundraiser for MSD classroom - rescheduled from 5/16)

Fri. May 23 - Last Day!

Alternate Schedule

🏐 Teacher vs. Student Matball game

Sat. May 24

👟 State Track meet in Louisville

EJMS Athletics and Activities

Greenhouse Sale Extended

This rainy May is perfect weather for planting some flowers or vegetables or herbs. We have them all at the EJMS Greenhouuse!

In the Community

UK Soccer Camps

Join University of Kentucky Men's Soccer for Summer Youth Camps - fun, high-energy programs for players of all skill levels to improve their game through expert coaching, skill development, and engaging games. Give your child a memorable summer of soccer, learning, and fun on the field!

Details and registration available at: https://ukathletics.com/mens-soccer-youth-camps/