On Wednesday, we’ll be having an assembly celebrating our House Cups! Please have your child wear their color!
• Purple Pandas - 1st and 4th grade (purple)
• Shooting Stars - K and 5th (teal)
• Black Panthers - 2nd and 3rd (black)
• Happy House - Special Programs (white)
We look forward to seeing your House's spirit on Wednesday, November 6th! 💜 🩵 🖤 🤍
JCS Families: There are bus delays today, Friday, October 25, 2024. Please check the status of your student's bus on the JCS Bus Tracker page: https://www.jcswv.org/page/bus-tracker. We appreciate your patience as we work to get all our students to school safely.
JCS Families: We anticipate transportation delays across the county due to law enforcement shutting down a portion of 340 due to a hazardous materials spill. WHS, HFMS, CWS, and BRC will be most impacted.
🎃 Join us for our 3rd Annual Sensory-Friendly Trunk-or-Treat! 🎃 With spooky season upon us, families with autism and sensory processing needs are invited to this fun, inclusive Trunk-or-Treat event on October 30, from 5-7 PM at Charles Town Middle School. Want to help make the evening extra special? Drop off peanut-free candy or wishlist items at the PERC office through October 30. Find the Amazon wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/DPSZGC6YGBMN?ref_=wl_share Your support is truly appreciated!
📱 Worried about your child’s screen time? Let’s talk solutions! Join us on Wednesday, October 30, from 5:30-7:30 pm at Driswood Elementary School to learn practical tips for managing screen time for your elementary-aged students. We’ll cover healthy screen habits, setting boundaries, and fun alternatives to help balance tech time! Presented in partnership with Access 304, this adults-only event will offer plenty of helpful tips for families. For more info, visit www.jcswv.org/screentime.
🚒🔥 JCS students learned about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week! Last week, students at Blue Ridge Campus, T.A. Lowery Elementary, and C.W. Shipley Elementary learned fire safety basics with help from our incredible community EMS partners! Students explored fire trucks, checked out the gear, and learned important fire safety tips. Thank you to our local heroes for partnering with us for Fire Prevention Week to make these important safety lessons fun and informative! 👨🚒
📢 Join the Hispanic/Latino Association of JCS this Friday, October 18, for an informative presentation! Families are invited to learn about Canvas, Rooms, attendance policies, and the JVA Program, plus information about HLA! Enjoy music, games, and refreshments. Food will also be available for a small donation. All ages are welcome!
Join us on Zoom tomorrow at 7pm for our October PTO meeting! We’ll be discussing our upcoming trick or treating event! We can’t wait to see you! 👻🎃
Meeting ID: 840 423 5633
Passcode: TALES2023
We’ve reached the halfway mark of the first nine weeks! Please check your student’s grades on Canvas, and if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact their teacher. Let’s work together to finish out this term strong!
Join us for our first PTO meeting of the school year tonight at 7pm via Zoom!!
Today our kindergarteners enjoyed their loved ones as we hosted Games with Grandparents! Happy Grandparents' Day! 💕
Today the staff at TA welcomed the WVU Mountaineer and members from the central office. Now we're ready to kick off the 2024-2025 school year!! Let’s make it the best year yet! 🩵💜
Join us Thursday, August 22nd anytime between 6 and 8pm for Open House! Your child(ren) will be so excited to introduce you to their teachers and show you around the school! Can’t wait to see you there!!
Kindergarten letters have been mailed.
🍎🌟 JCS offers teachers professional learning for classroom excellence! We're excited to share the success of our third annual Classroom Management Workshop! Our amazing educators engaged in interactive sessions over three days to boost their teaching strategies. This focus on continuous improvement gave them new tools and techniques to create even better and more supportive classrooms. The enthusiastic participation and positive feedback demonstrate just how impactful this workshop was in fostering educational excellence!
JCS IMPORTANT REMINDER: Rising 7th & 12th Graders must show proof of immunization of TDaP and MCV4 (Meningitis) vaccine. You can find more information and upload proof of immunization at jcswv.org/vaccine
JCS wants your feedback! We continually seek to improve how we communicate with our families and community. Please take a moment to complete our JCS Communications Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/P1SwEePqvK
Today our special education staff attended PD with public speaker and YouTuber, Gerry Brooks! Our amazing special educators and administration were recognized for all of their efforts. Mrs. Martin earned the Inclusive Adminstrator of the Year Award. Mrs. Saunders earned the Elementary Special Educator of the Year Honor. School Psychologist, Mr. Cooper, received the Special Education Specialist of the Year Plaque!
🩵💜We’re so proud of you! 💜🩵
JCS End of Year Newsletter! What you need to know between now and August: https://secure.smore.com/n/smw8t
Come out and join us tonight for Reading With the Stars. Our superstar teachers are excited to share their favorite books with our rockstar students. Doors will open at 4:50 tonight. Hope to see you and your child tonight! Parents must be present the entire time.
🌍 Culinary adventure alert! Jefferson High School ProStart students recently cooked up a feast fit for foodies of all ages! During a visit to T.A. Lowery Elementary School, these budding chefs dazzled Mrs. Blue's first-grade class with a mouthwatering spread of international flavors from China, India, El Salvador, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Students enjoyed sharing their knowledge of the different ingredients, tastes, and textures that made each dish unique as they sampled the diverse cuisine. Kudos to our ProStart team for spreading the joy of food, fostering a love of global fare, and serving up smiles one plate at a time! 😋
