Hello EJMS Community - Welcome back to another great week! It was such fun seeing all of students dress out for spirit week for School Safety last week. Now, we're through our first midterm and gearing up for two great weeks before fall break - time is flying at EJMS! In this week's newsletter, please be sure to review the Title 1 presentation and fill out the Google form to sign our Family/School compact if you did not have a chance to do that at our block party a couple of weeks ago. We are required to have all of our families sign this as a Title 1 school. Thanks so much for your help with this! Speaking of being involved, don't forget that we want parents and students on our school committees, you can see which one works best for you from Ms. Border's article in the Jaguar Weekly. Looking forward to a great week!
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It’s time to PACK THE PANTRY! From 9/21 to 9/25, we’re kicking off a 1-week homeroom challenge, and it’s a BATTLE OF THE GRADES!
That’s right, homerooms will be competing grade-by-grade (6th vs. 6th, 7th vs. 7th, 8th vs. 8th) to see who can collect the most non-perishable food items. Every single item donated counts toward your homeroom’s total and directly supports families in our community!
THE PRIZE: The winning homeroom in EACH grade gets a DONUT PARTY!
How to participate:
-Bring non-perishable items (cans, pasta, boxed goods) to your homeroom.
-Teachers will track daily totals on the leaderboard. Fill those bins, help homeroom take the title for your grade and take the crown!
-Let’s see which homeroom has the most spirit. Let’s fill it up!
That’s right, homerooms will be competing grade-by-grade (6th vs. 6th, 7th vs. 7th, 8th vs. 8th) to see who can collect the most non-perishable food items. Every single item donated counts toward your homeroom’s total and directly supports families in our community!
THE PRIZE: The winning homeroom in EACH grade gets a DONUT PARTY!
How to participate:
-Bring non-perishable items (cans, pasta, boxed goods) to your homeroom.
-Teachers will track daily totals on the leaderboard. Fill those bins, help homeroom take the title for your grade and take the crown!
-Let’s see which homeroom has the most spirit. Let’s fill it up!
As East Middle caps off Safe Schools Week, we want to take a moment to recognize our very own Deputy Mansur!
Not a day goes by that Deputy Mansur isn't seen throughout our halls, building relationships with our students and helping them feel both valued and safe while at EJMS.
Thank you for all of your incredibly hard work, keeping us safe and serving as a positive force for our students and staff! We're lucky to have you!💙🐆💚
The East principals know the grass is green on our side!
📜🇺🇸 Happy Constitution Day! 🇺🇸📜
Today our social studies classes celebrated the signing of the U.S. Constitution back on September 17, 1787!
Our students dove into what the Constitution means, explored how our government works, and looked at how the Bill of Rights protects our everyday freedoms. Learning about our history helps us understand how to be active, informed citizens today!
Today our social studies classes celebrated the signing of the U.S. Constitution back on September 17, 1787!
Our students dove into what the Constitution means, explored how our government works, and looked at how the Bill of Rights protects our everyday freedoms. Learning about our history helps us understand how to be active, informed citizens today!
Jaguars in the wild! 🐆
Ms. Weidman’s class got to engage in some community based learning yesterday by taking a trip to the park!
Safe Schools Week felt like the best time to bring their knowledge out into the world and show everyone what it looks like to be safe inside and outside of the classroom.
Thanks to City County park for being a great inclusive space for everyone to safely share! 💚💙
Ms. Weidman’s class got to engage in some community based learning yesterday by taking a trip to the park!
Safe Schools Week felt like the best time to bring their knowledge out into the world and show everyone what it looks like to be safe inside and outside of the classroom.
Thanks to City County park for being a great inclusive space for everyone to safely share! 💚💙
#SportsSpotlight is here! 🐾💙💚
Today we’re featuring golf coach, Josh Morton for his outstanding leadership and dedication to EJMS Athletics! Go Jags!
💬 Drop some love in the comments below! 👇
Today we’re featuring golf coach, Josh Morton for his outstanding leadership and dedication to EJMS Athletics! Go Jags!
💬 Drop some love in the comments below! 👇
🎨✨ Hispanic Heritage Month Collaboration! ✨🎨
This month, our Health and Arts classes teamed up to celebrate Hispanic Heritage with informative and creative posters—both digital and handmade!
From vibrant artwork to health insights, these posters are now displayed across the school and on our news, honoring culture, creativity, and community.
This month, our Health and Arts classes teamed up to celebrate Hispanic Heritage with informative and creative posters—both digital and handmade!
From vibrant artwork to health insights, these posters are now displayed across the school and on our news, honoring culture, creativity, and community.
Today we busted out the wackiest socks we could find in honor of Safe Schools Week!🧦
All of the unique, stylistic flair is a small reminder that a positive, friendly atmosphere can go a long way in establishing strong foundations for a school community where everyone feels safe and welcome!
Tomorrow is Safety Plan Review Day and we're looking for everyone to fill the halls with their favorite East gear! 🐆
We had a great turn-out for Bring-a-Buddy-to-Beta meeting yesterday!
We were so excited to work with our student leaders to share the four pillars of Beta: leadership, character, service, and achievement with potential new members.
Any students who exhibit excellence in those areas and would like to join Beta, applications are due Friday! Here's the link for more info with the link to apply on the first page: http://bit.ly/ejbeta26info
We can't wait to welcome new members and for another great year with EJMS National Junior Beta!
We were so excited to work with our student leaders to share the four pillars of Beta: leadership, character, service, and achievement with potential new members.
Any students who exhibit excellence in those areas and would like to join Beta, applications are due Friday! Here's the link for more info with the link to apply on the first page: http://bit.ly/ejbeta26info
We can't wait to welcome new members and for another great year with EJMS National Junior Beta!
The Fall Esports Season has officially kicked off this week but if you are interested we want you on the team! If you are in 7th–12th grade, join us for an incredible season of competitive online gaming.
This season's lineup includes:
Chess Solos (PC, Tablet, Mobile)
Splatoon™ 3: 4 Player Team (Nintendo Switch)
Fortnite: 2 Player Team (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch)
Street Fighter 6: 3 Player Team (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
Super Smash Bros.™: 3 Player Team (Nintendo Switch)
Rocket League: 3 Player Team (PC, Console)
Madden 26: Solo (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe: 4 Player Team (Nintendo Switch)
How to Join: Print and fill out the Esports Bus Slip (https://bit.ly/esportsbus) and return it to your school’s front office. We meet at the Jessamine Career and Technology Center (JCTC) Monday through Thursday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Just take a quick bus ride right after school to get there:
East Side: Catch Bus #622
West Side: Catch Bus #732
Grab your slip and come game with us!
For more information go here. https://bit.ly/JCSesports
This season's lineup includes:
Chess Solos (PC, Tablet, Mobile)
Splatoon™ 3: 4 Player Team (Nintendo Switch)
Fortnite: 2 Player Team (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch)
Street Fighter 6: 3 Player Team (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
Super Smash Bros.™: 3 Player Team (Nintendo Switch)
Rocket League: 3 Player Team (PC, Console)
Madden 26: Solo (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC)
Mario Kart™ 8 Deluxe: 4 Player Team (Nintendo Switch)
How to Join: Print and fill out the Esports Bus Slip (https://bit.ly/esportsbus) and return it to your school’s front office. We meet at the Jessamine Career and Technology Center (JCTC) Monday through Thursday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Just take a quick bus ride right after school to get there:
East Side: Catch Bus #622
West Side: Catch Bus #732
Grab your slip and come game with us!
For more information go here. https://bit.ly/JCSesports
Graduate Profile Community Circles started up this week in arts classes. Check out the students in Mrs. Ruddell's PE class participating in their first community circle of the semester. Today's circle centered around a review of Graduate Profile and setting circle norms for the class.
And, of course, when in a circle, you play Duck, Duck, Goose as a warm up!!
And, of course, when in a circle, you play Duck, Duck, Goose as a warm up!!
EJMS Junior Beta Club is now accepting applications for new members! If you are passionate about leadership, character, achievement, and service, this club is the one for you.
Students of all grade levels are welcome to apply by submitting an application at bit.ly/ejbeta26 before September 18th.
For more information about our club, see the presentation here: bit.ly/ejbeta26info
Acceptance letters will be delivered before September 25th. Please email a sponsor if you have any questions!
Students of all grade levels are welcome to apply by submitting an application at bit.ly/ejbeta26 before September 18th.
For more information about our club, see the presentation here: bit.ly/ejbeta26info
Acceptance letters will be delivered before September 25th. Please email a sponsor if you have any questions!
It's IT Professionals Day, and we need to
Make sure everyone knows that we have the best with our technician Tracy Eckler-Adams! Thank you for everything you do to keep us running smoothly!
Congratulations to Mallory Boysel!
Mallory recently competed as an individual at the Middle School Regional Golf Championship at Winchester Country Club. She had a good round and earned a qualifying spot to advance to the Middle School State Championship where she will be representing EJMS this Saturday at Oxmoor Country Club in Louisville.
She currently plays on the EJHS girls golf team and will also play in the High School Regional on Sept. 23rd.
We are incredibly proud of her and excited to watch her represent her school at the state level. She has worked hard on her golf game, and it's very exciting that she gets to wear her East Jessamine colors and represent her school in this next round.
Mallory recently competed as an individual at the Middle School Regional Golf Championship at Winchester Country Club. She had a good round and earned a qualifying spot to advance to the Middle School State Championship where she will be representing EJMS this Saturday at Oxmoor Country Club in Louisville.
She currently plays on the EJHS girls golf team and will also play in the High School Regional on Sept. 23rd.
We are incredibly proud of her and excited to watch her represent her school at the state level. She has worked hard on her golf game, and it's very exciting that she gets to wear her East Jessamine colors and represent her school in this next round.
Ancient history may be her specialty, but we hope Mrs. Crane takes a break from the past to focus on having an amazing birthday here in the present!
Happy Birthday Mrs. Crane!
Happy Birthday Mrs. Crane!
Happy Birthday Mrs. Curry!
We appreciate all of your hardwork to help fuel our students and we hope you have the best day!
We appreciate all of your hardwork to help fuel our students and we hope you have the best day!
¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana!
From September 15th - October 15th, EJMS is joining the rest of Jessamine County Schools to celebrate the histories, cultures, and incredible contributions steming from Hispanic Heritage!
Let's come together and honor the amazing diversity that makes our community so special!
From September 15th - October 15th, EJMS is joining the rest of Jessamine County Schools to celebrate the histories, cultures, and incredible contributions steming from Hispanic Heritage!
Let's come together and honor the amazing diversity that makes our community so special!
Beanstack is at EJMS!
At East Middle we want to help our students develop and grow strong reading habits that help them find joy in a good book!
With Beanstack, students are able to select books and audiobooks that interest them, log the time they spend reading, and earn rewards!
The next great adventure is only a book away!
At East Middle we want to help our students develop and grow strong reading habits that help them find joy in a good book!
With Beanstack, students are able to select books and audiobooks that interest them, log the time they spend reading, and earn rewards!
The next great adventure is only a book away!
This week is Kentucky Safe Schools Week, and this morning some of our Sources of Strength Peer Leaders attended the Safe Schools Week Kick Off. This included a proclamation signing at JCTC Central with many of our Jessamine County community partners invested in the safety of our students. We are so thankful for those dedicated to school safety, and are so proud of our students for their efforts here at EJMS to make our school a safer and better place each day!
Our East and West Middle School students are advocating for- and promoting their Code Red Mental Health Safety Plans, dressed in Red for our Code Red Spirit Day. CODE RED is an acronym-based, universal safety planning intervention to help individuals navigate a crisis before it peaks. The acronym stands for CO-ntact, DE-lay decisions, RE-lax, and D-istract.
Keep scrolling to see if our students ran into a familiar face this morning!
Our East and West Middle School students are advocating for- and promoting their Code Red Mental Health Safety Plans, dressed in Red for our Code Red Spirit Day. CODE RED is an acronym-based, universal safety planning intervention to help individuals navigate a crisis before it peaks. The acronym stands for CO-ntact, DE-lay decisions, RE-lax, and D-istract.
Keep scrolling to see if our students ran into a familiar face this morning!
