East Jessamine Middle School

The weather has kept us out of school lately, but it won't keep us from spreading holiday cheer tomorrow night! Coming to a neighborhood near you, the first annual Jingle with Jaguars is happening from 6:00-7:30 PM ! We look forward to seeing you and singing with you! If you hear us out caroling, come out and join us! We will have hot chocolate and peppermints! We look forward to an awesome night! #proudtoroar

Hello EJMS Family and Friends -

We hope that everyone is staying healthy and warm especially during these cold, snowy NTI and traditional snow days! Hopefully today will be the last we miss from school until winter break, which starts next week. And this last week of the semester is jam packed. Check it out in this week's edition of our newsletter.

https://app.smore.com/n/zq45t

We look forward to a great (four day) week and will see you in January 2026 with another Jaguar Weekly. Until then, have a wonderful winter break!

Dodgeball ALERT! Last Call for Permission Slips & Fees! 🥏 Due to recent NTI days and Snow Days, we are extending the deadline for the Dodgeball Tournament permission slips and money! You have until WEDNESDAY (12/17) to bring in your permission slips and money. Don't miss out on the action! 💰 How to Participate or Watch: To Play: Bring your signed permission slip and $5 fee to ARTS Teachers To Watch: Bring $1 to be a spectator to ARTS teachers. Let's make this tournament the best one yet! See you Friday December 19th on the court or in the stands!

One final push, EJMS Family! Let's end our toy drive strong and deliver a mountain of gifts to UK Children's Hospital and Toy Chest next week. This is our chance to teach our students the power of giving back to our neighbors in Fayette and Jessamine Counties.
Final day for donations is December 18th! Don't miss out!

Drop-off Location: East Jessamine Middle School (ARTS Teachers)

Wish List/Guidelines: Please see the flyer or link for wishlists.

https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/kentucky-childrens-hospital/philanthropy/ways-give/wish-list

Monday, December 15th is NTI Day 4 for JCS! #proudtoroar

Today is NTI Day 3 in JCS! #proudtoroar

LAST CHANCE! The Clock is Ticking! ⏰

You have until FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12TH to get your permission slip and money to your ARTS Teacher! $5 to Play! $1 to Watch!

Support our EJMS Give Back Club and our local homeless shelter by donating hygiene items, snack foods, first-aid items and hats and gloves. Students in the "Give Back, Jags" club saw a need in our community, and hope to provide Blessing Bags for individuals who do not have a home this winter. Items are due 12/19! #proudtoroar

Congratulations to our new EJMS Girls Soccer Head Coach, Tyler Crane! Season information will come after the break! #proudtoroar

NTI Day 2 in JCS! #proudtoroar

Operation: Spread the Joy! 🎄 New, unwrapped toys for UK Children's Hospital and Toy Chest.

Drop-off Location: East Jessmaine Middle School (ARTS Teachers)

Deadline: December 18th

Wish List/Guidelines: Please see the flyer for wishlists.

Hello EJMS Family and Friends -
This morning was a bit of a surprise! Enjoy NTI Day 2 - remember that there are Google Meets with teachers for students from 10 - 12 today and 6:30 - 7:30 this evening. Enjoy this week's edition of our weekly update. Some things from this newsletter will change, but here's the week in preview (before NTI was announced). Stay safe and warm!

https://app.smore.com/n/vbfx4s

Hello EJMS Family and Friends -
This morning was a bit of a surprise! Enjoy NTI Day 2 - remember that there are Google Meets with teachers for students from 10 - 12 today and 6:30 - 7:30 this evening. Enjoy this week's edition of our weekly update. Some things from this newsletter will change, but here's the week in preview (before NTI was announced). Stay safe and warm!

https://app.smore.com/n/vbfx4s

December Attribute Spotlight: CRITICAL THINKING

Students exemplify strong communication by:
-using evidence and reasoning
-utilizing innovation and positive risk taking to problem solve

Tomorrow is the iReady Math Winter diagnostic! Take a look at these resources for what you can do tonight to prepare for tomorrow! #proudtoroar

Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQug66wP_9AoMLdUADPdo0rBwDKg41Ash2dSE0a29m7JeKQ2vae4ydz_v8xqturUSIXdyXe-YY4dX0w/pub

The Final Stop: Your ARTS Teacher!

Friendly reminder: ALL permission slips and money for the Dodgeball Tournament are due to your student's ARTS TEACHER. Don't drop it off anywhere else!
The deadline is strict: Friday, DECEMBER 12th. The tournament is on Wednesday, December 17th!

Join us today in the EJMS library from 4:30-5:15 for our Thankful for Grands event! Details below! #proudtoroar

We are honored to partner with UK Children's Hospital and Toy Chest for our holiday toy drive! These incredible organizations ensure that children and families in Fayette and Jessamine Counties feel hope and joy, especially during difficult times. Let's make their job easier by filling their toy closets!

Drop-off Location: East Jessamine Middle School (ARTS Teachers)

Deadline: December 18th Wish List/Guidelines: Please see the flyer or link for wishlists.


https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/kentucky-childrens-hospital/philanthropy/ways-give/wish-list

The Book Fair is kicking off at EJMS from December 1st - December 5th!

Students will be visiting the fair with their ELA class, but families can also use the attached link to preview the catalog, set up eWallets for students to spend at the fair, or even order online. This year, we are even hosting a Grandparents night where families and students can come enjoy hot chocolate and shop the Book Fair from 4:30-5:30 on December 4th, so mark your calendars.

Thank you for supporting the EJMS library through our Scholastic Book Fair!

Link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/eastjessaminemiddleschool