Our 2nd grade classes enjoyed a beautiful fall day, learning about nature, at the Cool Springs Nature Preserve. The Cool Spring Nature Preserve consists of 63 acres of forest, meadow and marsh in southern Jefferson County, West Virginia. Bullskin Run, a major stream with significant historical value, borders one side of the preserve. In Spring 2020, the entire preserve was placed under a conservation easement with the West Virginia Land Trust. How lucky for SJES that we are just a mile away from this natural wonderland!
Fourth graders have been having fun studying the Middle Ages! Nothing like the Black Plague and royal privileges to make an impact and to engage our students! 😁 Also, every 4th grader is receiving a free pass to all National Parks and recreation areas as part of the Every Kid Outdoors program , thanks to Mrs. Moody and Samantha Wickenheiser, the Education Coordinator at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Finally, a huge thank you to Mr. Traywick, 4th grade parent, for visiting and leading our students in a free drawing activity. These fourth graders are so lucky!
These two rock stars, Bryce Ashlock and Isabelle Thomas, were nominated for Positive Office Referrals for their willingness to help others, their support of fellow students with technology and their kindness to their teacher and classmates. I love knowing that we have students like this in our school, leading by example and with their hearts. So inspiring!
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Ms. Mahoney
JCS Families: There are bus delays today, Friday, October 25, 2024. Please check the status of your student's bus on the JCS Bus Tracker page: https://www.jcswv.org/page/bus-tracker. We appreciate your patience as we work to get all our students to school safely.
A huge shout out to Bryn Goldberg, who earned a Positive Office Referral today! Bryn was recognized for cheering on her classmates, for her kindness and for being a positive role model for others. Super proud of you, Bryn! 🎉💛💜
Ms. Mahoney
I love when I receive Positive Office Referrals! Thank you to Gunnar Bartosiewicz and Jamison Parker for bringing their kindness, humor and awesome work ethic to Mrs. Mangum’s third grade class! Way to go, Gunnar and Jamison! 🙌🏼🎉💜💛
Ms. Mahoney
Congratulations to Genesis Costello and Madison Nicklin for earning their Positive Office Referrals! Both young ladies have worked hard in class and are quick to pitch in and support their classmates! Thank you, Genesis and Madison, for being exceptional role models for all of us! So proud of you!
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Ms. Mahoney
JCS Families: We anticipate transportation delays across the county due to law enforcement shutting down a portion of 340 due to a hazardous materials spill. WHS, HFMS, CWS, and BRC will be most impacted.
🎃 Join us for our 3rd Annual Sensory-Friendly Trunk-or-Treat! 🎃 With spooky season upon us, families with autism and sensory processing needs are invited to this fun, inclusive Trunk-or-Treat event on October 30, from 5-7 PM at Charles Town Middle School. Want to help make the evening extra special? Drop off peanut-free candy or wishlist items at the PERC office through October 30. Find the Amazon wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/DPSZGC6YGBMN?ref_=wl_share Your support is truly appreciated!
📱 Worried about your child’s screen time? Let’s talk solutions! Join us on Wednesday, October 30, from 5:30-7:30 pm at Driswood Elementary School to learn practical tips for managing screen time for your elementary-aged students. We’ll cover healthy screen habits, setting boundaries, and fun alternatives to help balance tech time! Presented in partnership with Access 304, this adults-only event will offer plenty of helpful tips for families. For more info, visit www.jcswv.org/screentime.
Reminder: tomorrow is picture day at SJES! If you misplaced your flyer, here you go! 😁
📢 Join the Hispanic/Latino Association of JCS this Friday, October 18, for an informative presentation! Families are invited to learn about Canvas, Rooms, attendance policies, and the JVA Program, plus information about HLA! Enjoy music, games, and refreshments. Food will also be available for a small donation. All ages are welcome!
The 2nd grade had a blast this week, learning about birds from the Audubon Society. 🐥🦅🦉
Thank you to the Middleway Volunteer Company for visiting us this week, teaching us about fire safety and prevention and letting us tour your equipment. We had a blast and are grateful for your time with us!
We had a fantastic assembly this week, “Celebrate West Virginia” with Mick Souter. He shared songs and instruments (guitar, banjo, mandolin, harpsichord and violin) about our beautiful state and celebrated the pride in our state. Listening to our students sing along, participate and have fun was such a special experience!! Thank you, Mr. Souter, for sharing your gifts with us at SJES!
Ms. Horne's Kindergarten class has been learning that different “models” can represent the numbers 0-5. To practice building models, each student drew a number card, traced the number and then glued the number to their city strip. They then constructed building towers (models) to represent that number. Students had so much fun designing and creating their own city street. Math is fun!
Damien O’Banion was nominated for a Positive Principal Referral because he showed positivity and sportsmanship during PE, cheering on his classmates during class. Well done, Damien! I love your positive attitude!
Ms. Mahoney
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Congratulations to Hollie Gerben for her Positive Principal Referral! She was nominated because she offered to share her book fair money with a friend who didn’t have money to spend. What a sweet and kind gesture, Hollie! Thank you for being an excellent example for all of us at SJES! 🥳
Ms. Mahoney
Thank you to everyone who made a donation for hurricane relief efforts! Your donations were delivered to Washington High School and were sent off yesterday. I love when our community comes together to help others! Awesome work, WHS Key Club and Patton's Movers! ♥️
