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JCS IMPORTANT REMINDER: Rising 7th & 12th Graders must show proof of immunization of TDaP and MCV4 (Meningitis) vaccine. You can find more information and upload proof of immunization at jcswv.org/vaccine
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JCS wants your feedback! We continually seek to improve how we communicate with our families and community. Please take a moment to complete our JCS Communications Survey: https://forms.office.com/r/P1SwEePqvK
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JCS End of Year Newsletter! What you need to know between now and August: https://secure.smore.com/n/smw8t
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Please remember that our 5th grade graduation is tonight, Thursday, May 23rd at 5 PM. All 5th grade students are staying after school for a celebratory pizza party. We look forward to seeing everyone tonight.
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North Jefferson's STARS celebrated their growth this year during their Second Annual Growth Parade. Way to go! Keep reaching for the STARS!
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NJE Families: This afternoon, a staff member had an allergic reaction, requiring an ambulance to be called. The staff member is okay, and we want to thank our first responders for their cooperation and work.
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Congratulations to Katie Madrid and Cynthia Carper on being named the district's 2024 Teacher and Service Person of the Year! We were thrilled to honor these outstanding members of our educational community at our annual recognition dinner on April 25. Read more here π https://www.jcswv.org/article/1569068
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Kindergarten registration starts soon - visit www.jcswv.org/kindergarten for more information, including a checklist to ensure you come prepared!Β
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North Jefferson's kindergarten students had the purr-fect audience to read to! They visited Jefferson County's Animal Welfare Society this week to read to the shelter cats. Kindergartners have worked really hard this year to learn to read and were excited to show what they know! While there, they also learned about the shelter and enjoyed a picnic lunch out on the lawn. Additionally, kindergarten had collected items to donate and took yummy dog treats that they had made.
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π Kindergarten registration begins Monday, April 22! Do you have an excited soon-to-be kindergartener? We're just as excited to partner with you as they begin their academic career! Kindergarten registration is currently open online and will begin in person on Monday, April 22. Check the schedule below for your school. Please visit www.jcswv.org/kindergarten for more information, including a checklist to ensure you come prepared!
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JCS Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday, April 12th is a 2-Hour Early Dismissal for students and a Faculty Senate day for staff.
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JCS Reminder: Tomorrow, Monday, April 8th is a 2-Hour Early Dismissal.
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A reminder that Spring Break begins on Friday, March 29, with all Jefferson County schools and offices closed. Schools will remain closed April 1-5, while JCS offices will be open. Students will return to school on Monday, April 8. Enjoy your Spring Break!
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Please review the JCS calendar reminders and changes for April: https://www.smore.com/n/qr4xnh
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π The Black Men Read Program returned this week to offer supplemental library education for JCS fourth-graders! Wes MacKall visited fourth-grade classrooms at North Jefferson Elementary School to read "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Newbery Honor winner Rita Williams-Garcia. He was one of several community members, professional actors and storytellers, and other black male role models who visited schools across the district this week as part of the nationally recognized program. Created in 2022, Black Men Read is a collaborative effort between artists, educators, and parents focused on building relationships with supportive community members. To learn more about the program, visit https://www.jcswv.org/article/699690.
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Ms. Randazzo's third graders are on a quest! They're in their longship and taking on the high seas, traveling from country to country, as they learn more about the Vikings and Norsefolk people. Safe travels, Vikings!
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What an active and engaging day of professional learning! Elementary art teachers participated in hands-on activities today as they continue to grow as professional educators. It was just one of several district-wide training opportunities JCS was proud to offer staff on this professional learning day as they continue to perfect their skills in our schools and classrooms. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to student success!
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As a reminder, there is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, March 8, 2024. This is a professional development day for staff.
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Due to the forecasted inclement weather, all Jefferson County Schools extracurricular activities taking place on Saturday, February 17, 2024, are canceled. This includes extracurricular activities, athletic practices, and competitions taking place at home or away. TheΒ Regional Wrestling Tournament at Jefferson High School is rescheduled for 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 18. All other rescheduled activities will be communicated at a later date.
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β° A reminder that all Jefferson County schools will dismiss two hours early today, Friday, February 16, for faculty senate meetings.
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