EJMS Jaguar Weekly Feb. 16 - 20

EJMS Families,

It was wonderful to be back at school this week and on a normal schedule. We had a great time recognizing and celebrating our students during iReady breakfasts - thanks to those families that were able to attend this past week.

We have made the following changes to a staggered dismissal in order to decrease the number of students in the hallways at one time, increase the number of teachers escorting students during the dismissal process, and increase the safety and supervision of our students.

We will begin dismissing students at 4:01 (after all of the buses are here and parked) with one grade level at a time.
For the month of February all 7th grade car riders, bus riders, and walkers are dismissed at 4:01. 8th grade is dismissed at 4:02, and 6th grade is dismissed at 4:03.

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

Monday, February 16th - PTO meeting
Tuesday, February 17th - NAEP assessment
Friday, February 20th - KSA distinguished field trip
Monday, February 23rd - Financial Literacy parent night
Tuesday, February 24th - Devine Carama student assemblies
Thurs 2/26-Sat 2/28 - 7th grade Charleston Field Trip
Friday, February 27th - Club Day

This incredible team of student leaders applied to be on our student advisory council and then candidates were voted on by their classmates. What a great group of students to advise the school leadership team!

6th grade Representatives

7th grade Representatives

8th grade Representatives

Чудова робота з тестуванням доступу! ¡Buen trabajo con Access Testing!

Despite missing two weeks and one and a half days during the testing window for Access Testing for our mulitlingual learners, thanks to Ms. Lewis's great planning and everyone's gallant efforts, Access Testing was completed at EJMS by last Wednesday! Definitely something to celebrate!

It was so good to have students back this week! We have lots of things going on in the next couple of weeks and we'd love for you to participate. First we are having a Financial Literacy Night on February 23rd that will include information on budgeting, restaurant etiquette, and credit cards with a lovely dinner at the end. Please fill out this form if you are interested and know that space is limited so register now! https://forms.gle/2MAqJK8VacT2bL866

Also, we are starting to prepare for our Culture Fair on March 24th. I'd love for you to participate with that if you are interested. For many of our students it is a highlight of their year. We have lots of fun and would love to include you in that.

Please remember that if you have any questions or concerns you can reach out to me at 859-887-6749 or through ParentSquare or email. Have a great week!

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Mon. Feb. 16 - ❤ Wildcard Monday - Wear your wildest Tie-Dye

🚪 Black History Month Door Decorating begins

🏫 4:30 PTO meeting in the school library (all are welcome)

🏐 5:45 Volleyball vs. West PINK OUT (home match)

Tues. Feb. 17 - ❤ Be True to You - Wear any shade of Blue

NAEP Assessment

🏐 5:45 Volleyball vs. Lincoln (home match)

Wed. Feb. 18 - ❤ Switch it up, Left them up - Teacher/Student switch day

💻 12:00 JCS Master the Apps parent training session

🌟 4:15 Beta Club for Convention particpants only

💻 6:00 JCS Master the Apps parent training session

Thurs. Feb. 19 - ❤ Mirror your Manners - Twin day

🏈 EJMS Football conditioning begins

🏐 5:45 Volleyball @ West Middle

Fri. Feb. 13 - ❤ Get Cozy with your Crew - Pajama day

KSA Distinguished Students field trip

EJMS Football Conditioning

Interested in playing football?

Conditioning starts 2/19

5:30p-7:00p

EJMS

Must have an up to date physical.

EJMS Track and Field

Interested in running, jumping, throwing and much more? Be sure to mark your calendars for Track and Field tryouts later this month!

Master the Apps: A JCS Tech Training for Parents (Feb 18)

Is your phone buzzing with notifications you don't understand? Or maybe you’re wondering about your student's missing math assignment? We’ve got you covered!

Join us for a hands-on Parent Tech Training designed to turn your "tech stress" into "tech success." We’ll walk through the four major platforms our district uses so you can stay connected and support your child’s learning with confidence. No tech experience is necessary and food will be provided! What

We’ll Cover:

ParentSquare: Your home base for school communication. Learn how to search posts, submit a parent note, and message teachers directly.
Google Classroom: Get a student’s eye view. We’ll show you how to understand classwork and identify missing assignments.
i-Ready: Understand your child's personalized learning path. We'll demonstrate how to navigate and help you understand the features of this diagnostic tool.
Infinite Campus: The Big Picture. Learn how to check attendance, find grades, and pay school fees.

Event Details

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Choose the session that works best for your schedule:
Afternoon Session: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Evening Session: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: JCS CO Annex Training Center, 847 Wilmore Rd

Pro Tip: Bring your smartphone, tablet, or laptop!

We want you to be able to log in and practice in real-time. Why attend? Navigating four different apps can feel like a full-time job. Our goal is to streamline your experience so you spend less time digging for info and more time celebrating your student's wins. Plus, our tech guru will be on-site to help with password resets and login issues!
Ready to join us?
Register here https://forms.gle/596wqg1DRfbGmYvRA

We can’t wait to see you there!

Thank you to Jessamine County Adult Education for hosting this training for our families!

Register for Master the Apps from JCS Tech Team here