A reminder that all Jefferson County Schools will be closed on Monday, October 10, for a scheduled staff development day. Thank you for your understanding as we support student success. Visit www.jcswv.org/calendar for the complete 2022-2023 JCS Calendar-At-A-Glance.
A reminder that all Jefferson County Schools will be closed on Monday, October 10, for a scheduled professional learning day.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of safeguarding online activity from harmful cyber attacks. Each Friday this month, we'll share tips to help our students, staff, and families secure their sensitive data and stay safe online. Tip #1: Protect your passwords! Be sure to secure passwords for your accounts and NEVER share them with others. Many platforms now allow you to enable two-factor authentication for added security to keep unauthorized users from accessing an account. Enable this security feature whenever possible. Visit www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month to learn more about Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
A reminder that there will be a two-hour early dismissal on for all Jefferson County School students on Friday, October 7. This change in schedule will accommodate an expansion of elementary school ELA and math programs. Thank you for your understanding as we work to support student success. For more information, please visit www.jcswv.org/expansion.
Mrs. Fox’s kindergarten class completed “picture walks” with their library books and lanterns during the rainy afternoon this week. What a perfect, cozy combo—-rainy days, library books and reading lanterns! Fun!
Happy National Custodian Day to the three that take such great care of us and our school! We are so grateful for you, Mr. Hill, Mr. Baker and Ms. Watson! 💜
Ms. Mahoney
For a kick-off art project this year all students at South Jefferson created a feather during art to be a part of a large collaborative mural. The mural was inspired by artist Kelsey Montague and her hashtag #WhatLiftsYou. Like Montague's murals, our artwork is "interactive." Anyone can be a part of the art and try on the wings. Students created lines, line patterns, and textures (depending on grade level). They incorporated a word or image about "What Lifts You." The feathers are colored in with a mono-chromatic (one color) color-scheme showing value to make their design stand out. Then we put them together. They did an AMAZING job!
Apple fun in Mrs. Zimmerman’s class today! The students completed STEAM activities, dissecting apples and making patterns/counting with apples. Of course, taste testing was involved and all senses were engaged. Well done, Mrs. Zimmerman’s class!
This is a reminder that next Friday, October 7, there will be a two-hour early dismissal for all Jefferson County Schools students. This change in schedule will accommodate an expansion of elementary school ELA and math programs. Thank you for your understanding as we work to support student success. For more information, please visit www.jcswv.org/expansion
Thank you to ALL of our volunteers who gave up their time to come to SJES and assist our students with their tie dye project! We could not have done it without you!!!
Ms. Mahoney
After many years of rising scores on the WVGSA test, JCS saw a steep decline during the pandemic, from which we have not recovered. The latest scores show staggering deficits in ELA and math that keep hundreds of children below the mark for proficiency. To ensure that our students are ready for academics and life beyond the classroom, we are adjusting our elementary education program for 3-5 grade students. Please visit www.jcswv.org/expansion to learn more. There will be a district-wide TWO-HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL for all students on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, to support teachers as they prepare to make these adjustments. Thank you for your trust and support.
JCS is still hiring substitute teachers to fill short and long-term positions for this school year! Interested in substituting for JCS? Here's everything you need to know about the required training offered through our partnership with the Eastern Panhandle Instructional Cooperative (EPIC). EPIC offers the training you need to be eligible to apply for open positions. Visit www.epicresa8.org/subteachertraining to learn more, and follow our JCS Careers Facebook page at www.facebook.com/JoinJCS to learn about new positions as they become available!
Fifth graders preparing for their field trip to School House Ridge to learn about the Civil War battle fought there. #BackyardHistory
Chuck E Cheese was in the house today! Don’t forget: PTO Spirit Night TONIGHT at Chuck E. Cheese in Winchester! 🍕🐭
Hello, caregivers!
Have you downloaded the JCS app yet? Confused about how to download or use the app? Here is a tutorial to help you! Thank you to those who have already downloaded the app!
Ms. Mahoney
https://youtu.be/V_kzJZVRGWE
Celebrating Patriot Day at SJES! 🇺🇸
La Asociación Hispano/Latina del Condado de Jefferson le invita a conocer información importante relacionada el nuevo año escolar a conocer a nuevos contactos y amigos y a comer algo rico. Las primeras 25 familias recibirán una mochila con útiles escolares. El flyer tiene más información! The Hispanic/Latino Association of Jefferson County Schools invites you to learn important information regarding the new school year. Meet new contacts and friends and eat good food! The first 25 families will receive a bookbag filled with school supplies. See flyer for additional information!
I want to thank everyone for helping our first couple of weeks go smoothly….we’re still settling into a routine (3 day weekends throw those off, especially for our youngest students!) and each day gets better and better.
I’m just always grateful for the community’s support because it is so helpful and I want you to know that it does not go unnoticed.
Thank you!
💜
Ms. Mahoney
It is so exciting to have students back in our schools! Thank you for all you are doing to ensure a smooth start to the school year. Please remember that all JCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022, in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Have a great weekend.
Hello everyone! I am the band director at Charles Town Middle School. I hope your students are interested in learning a band instrument in 5th grade with the 5th grade band instructors, Mr. Cookus and Mrs. Vickers. If you have any questions about band, don’t hesitate to ask. You can email me at rvallen@k12.wv.us.Here is a video that could help them choose their instrument. https://youtu.be/b7y75yjilrA