As our teachers talk about data with students and finish out their instruction before TCAPs, we wanted to take a moment to remind parents that the most important things a student can do is BE HERE and BE ENGAGED. To paraphrase the old cartoon show, those two components are half the battle. TCAPs are used as reflection of what students have learned, and we want students to showcase their brilliance.
With TCAP state standardized testing just three weeks away, we want to assure you that we are here to support your child every step of the way. Our dedicated teachers are implementing targeted review sessions and providing additional resources to help students feel confident and prepared.
We hope that everyone has had a fantastic week of school. Teachers will start closing out the term, so be sure to discuss with your students when the final deadlines are for grades. Benchmarks are wrapping up this week as well, with make ups happening in class. We have a number of field trips and our first track meet and cool Spring-ish weather.
Benchmarks are starting this week and will continue into the following week. Because of the weather days, there may be some delays into which days some subjects test. Overall, we will be starting with ELA testing on Monday and Tuesday. Be sure to look at your student's announcements for when teachers are testing.
Mr. Cox, Dr. Fowler, and Mr. Martin were out in classrooms this past week, and we are always in awe of the work our teachers and students are doing. Your students are making goals, working on their skillsets, and teachers are facilitating fantastic lessons which grow your kid's knowledge.
Our goal at JMS is always to do OUR best for our students so they can do THEIR best. Let us know how we can help you support that mission.
Man, this second semester is moving quickly. In 5 weeks we are at Spring break!?! But since time is moving quickly, so must we. Your students are learning and our teachers are breaking out all the stops to help them.
It has been a while since we have been on a regular schedule. Lots of great instruction is planned for this week-- be sure to ask your students about it!
We hope that you will be staying warm in the week to come, as temperatures will drop significantly. Your Admin team will be out front, but we will quickly get your students indoors. Our building is warm, BUT please check with your students on their wardrobe. In the event of a fire alarm evacuation, they will be quite cold.
We hope everyone got some good sledding and snowman building in. We are in for a busy week. Your Jefferson team has hit the ground running and are busy planning and instructing. With a basketball game, the Spelling Bee, the First Lego League Atomic Opening and much more this week.