East Jessamine Middle School

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." - Winston Churchill

Be a part of making a great life! Our toy drive for UK Children's Hospital and Toy Chest is an easy way for our school families to give back this season. Find the collection box in the lobby today! 🧸

Drop-off Location: East Jessmaine 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

Hello EJMS Family and Friends -

We've had several latebreaking updates for this two-day week, so we have revised information and added some new info to last week's newsletter. Be sure to check the updated update for information about our theme days, the upcoming book fair, and new info from Principal Pickerill and EJMS Athletics! Happy Thanksgiving to all - may you enjoy special time with family and friends!


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Short week, busy week!! A couple of themed days, in-school play, and club day for the next two days.

Breakfast, learning, and Jaguar PRIDE! Mrs. Weidman’s class had a fantastic CBI trip to Cracker Barrel! They practiced life skills, interacted with staff, and enjoyed every moment (and every biscuit!) Just look at those smiles! #proudtoroar

IT'S OFFICIAL! Deputy Mansur officially signed on as an East Jessamine Middle School Jaguar! He promised to embrace the Jaguar Spirit, be the calm in the chaos, build relationships, uphold safety with heart, represent the Jaguar way, but most of all . . . just be a part of Jaguar Pride! Welcome, Deputy Mansur and congratulations on your first few days! We are excited to have you on our team! #proudtoroar

🔥 TIME IS RUNNING OUT! 🔥

Don't miss your chance to be part of the 1st Annual EJMS Dodgeball Tournament! Permission slips and money ($5 to play / $1 to watch ) are due to your ARTS Teacher by Friday, DECEMBER 12th. Get those forms signed this weekend! #proudtoroar

We are just hours away from our first ever Jaguar Partners in Progress night! We are so excited to open our doors to our families and community! We are even more excited to share all the celebrations around KSA, your students success, and to work together to create goals for the future! You can still RSVP at the link below, or just show up! Whether you stay for a portion of the time or all of it, we welcome you! Looking forward to a fun night! #proudtoroar

Link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/neMtF3kGBJQkRZ4k8

Do you have a pre-teen or teenager on your list? Don't forget the older kids at UK Children's Hospital! They often need:
Lego Kits
Art supplies or craft kits
Books/Chapter books
Puzzles or board games
Dolls, Action figures
Help us provide gifts for all ages! Thanks for supporting Toy Chest and the hospital

Drop-off Location: East Jessamine Middle School (ARTS Teachers)
Deadline: December 18th

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It's Wednesday and we are missing Alice already! What an amazing job these jaguars did with their performance of Alice in Wonderland: Urban Edition! What was your favorite part?? #proudtoroar

It's not too late to RSVP to our Jaguar Partners in Progress night! We are excited to share data, goals, successes . . . and pizza! RSVP at the link below and we look forward to seeing you this Thursday, 6-7 PM, in the EJMS library! #proudtoroar

Regular communication with your youth helps them grow and thrive. What do you do to keep strong two-way communication with your child during busy times? Share in the comments! #KyFamEngage25 #proudtoroar

We are kicking off Family Engagement Week! Today we celebrate all those things that make a family! Mrs. Borders says, "I love showing off my beautiful family! Family to us means having a safe place, having people in your corner, and having unconditional love. It means learning how to forgive and ask for forgiveness and being a part of something bigger than just our individual selves. I am thankful for my family every single day!"

Each family is unique! Who do you call family? Share about the awesome adults who show your children what family is. #KyFamEngage25

Hello EJMS Family and Friends - We hope you enjoyed the beautiful weekend and are ready for a final full week and two days at school before Thanksgiving Break. They're going to be a busy seven days for sure! We are so excited to be able to share iReady and KSA scores with you as well as some resources to work with your students at home during our Partners in Progress event this Thursday evening. Check out the newsletter to RSVP for that! We've got picture day makeups on Friday and our second club day next Tuesday with lots of athletic events and other activities throughout as well. Believe it or not, this is the last Jaguar Weekly for November! We will return with our next edition on Dec. 1. Until then, have a great week and a half and a wonderful Thanksgiving Break!

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Ready to become a powerful partner in your child’s academic journey? 🤝

It’s almost Family Engagement Week, and we firmly believe that students come first, and families are our partners!

Watch our quick video below! Mr. Pickerill, EJMS Principal, and our PFE Lead , Sheena Roller, explain all the exciting details about Jaguar Partners in Progress, a special evening dedicated to you. Join us to set learning goals and embrace challenges together! Don't miss out! Watch the video for the full message, and then click the link below to RSVP for Jaguar Partners in Progress on Thursday, November 20th, from 6-7 PM, in the EJMS Library!

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Video: https://youtu.be/uJEtJmQ-4lo
Link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/qr28ZzRG6aFo35eGA

What an amazing job our students have done with the production of Alice in Wonderland: Urban Edition! If you haven't gotten your tickets, there is still time! Click the link, get your tickets, and watch these wonderful students perform! #proudtoroar

Link to purchase: https://ejmstheatre.ludus.com/index.php?show_id=200504013

We would love to see you next week at our Jaguar Partners in Progress night! Join us for a night of exploring your student's KSA and iReady data, reflecting on their academic successes and progress, and goal-setting! RSVP at the link below! We hope to see you there!

RSVP here: https://forms.gle/XYokMd1xRkrMTMKP9

🌟 Kindness is Contagious! 💖

Happy World Kindness Day! A huge shoutout to our incredible Health and Art teachers for spearheading amazing acts of kindness for our whole staff:

✍️ Hand-crafted Kindness Letters for every staff member.

🎨 Beautiful Kindness Banners now decorating our Middle School halls.

🧘‍♀️ Thoughtful Mindful Messages to spread calm and positivity.

Thank you for making our school a brighter place! ✨ #WorldKindnessDay #BeAJaguar #EJMSStaffAppreciation #ArtAndHealth #proudtoroar

Do you have your tickets yet?? Alice in Wonderland: Urban Edition is coming up this week!