JMS Family Newsletter
January 30th 2026

Jaguar Families
Well, it’s been an interesting week and an empty building to say the least. Mr. Tyree and our custodial team have been working really hard to clear the parking lots, sidewalks, etc. There is just so much snow and ice everywhere still.
As you can imagine, we are in the process of rescheduling some events that we missed and those have been added to the below important dates.
National School Counseling Week is February 2-6, please take a minute to thank our amazing school counselors and mental health support specialists: Mrs. Turner, Mrs, Welch, Mrs. Ver Planck, Mrs. Joseph, and Ms. Key.
A reminder that you can come to Greer Elementary School today for lunch from 12:00-1:00 pm. Your Journey student must be with you.
We Notice Nominations will open up next week. This is a nice way to recognize and “notice” any Journey staff member for their great work here at Journey. Starting February 2, please nominate your staff member HERE. There is also a flyer attached with a QR code.
Thank you all for your patience and understanding this week as we have navigated the weather and school closures. I miss all my Jaguars!
If you need anything or have questions, please contact us. Stay safe!
Respectfully,
Ashby Johnson, Principal
Important dates📆
Tuesday, February 3: Winter Growth Testing (Math)
Wednesday, February 4: Spanish Speaking Registration Night (6:30-7:30 pm at Journey MS)
Wednesday, February 11: 8th Grade Field Trip to Richmond Science Museum
Friday, February 13: Dance (4:05-5:30 pm)
Monday, February 16: Regular School Day
Tuesday, February 17: Regular School Day
Thursday, February 19: Putt-Putt Night at Journey (5:30-7:00 pm)
📊 Important Information ❗
8th Grade Field Trip
If your child’s field trip form hasn’t been turned in for the Wednesday, February 11 trip, please complete the permission slip HERE.
Yearbook
Yearbook pre-orders are now open! If you’d like to secure your 2025-26 yearbook, visit www.yearbookforever.com.
Yearbooks will be $30 until January 2026 when the price increases to $35.
If you have any questions, please contact Emily Ibrahim at eibrahim@k12albemarle.org.
Events📌
Contact Information
Journey Website
Location: 210 Lambs Ln, Charlottesville VA 22901
Phone: (434) 975-9320