All students participated in Success Assemblies this week; they were more than spectators as administrators reminded each grade level of our high expectations for behavior. Students took part in "pair and share" when questions were asked, they quickly responded in groups to presentation slides, and they were able to ask questions at the end of sessions.
We officially hit the midterm for Term 3 as we push for the finish line! A finish line is really the achievement of a goal and beginning of other goals. We are so very proud of our JMS Eagles as they reach new heights and explore new territory.
As we close another week of busy student Eagles and staff, we anticipate the upcoming week to be as such; we take pride here at Jefferson Middle School that we are busy doing the right things, the productive things, the best things!
We want our families to know how very much we appreciate that we are truly "all in this together", pushing our students to new heights academically, socially, and emotionally, every day, every hour. We encourage our parents to have evening conversations about their child's school day.
As this week has brought an assortment of weather patterns, we have also seen an array of activities, assignments, and academic endeavors!
Oak Ridge Schools is hosting a vaping prevention week February 13-17, 2023. This week will focus on educating students and families on the dangers of vaping and other commonly misused substances. The presentation schedule is as follows:
February 14th
Jefferson Middle School Performing Arts Center
Students and staff are back in full swing with academics, activities, and even setting new goals during our Zero Period SEL classes across the building this past week.
Welcome back to the spring semester! Though the cold temperatures over the last two weeks may not feel like Spring, we are now in semester 2. We hope you and your students have had a relaxing and renewing break. The staff at JMS has been using that same time to rejuvenate ourselves so we can give your students the academic opportunities to grow.
We have caught a spirit of celebration here at JMS this past week. We celebrated goal achievement across subjects, we celebrated our new students with donuts or pizza and a platform for feedback, and our staff celebrated success among departments and grade levels.
Is Winter Break and the end of Term 2 really in two weeks? We certainly see signs everywhere at JMS! We are preparing for our Winter Benchmark in all core classes, gearing up for our 7th/8th grader Chorus Holiday Concert and 5th grade Orchestra Concert, and celebrating the season’s cheer as we go!