Support our EJMS Give Back Club and our local homeless shelter by donating hygiene items, snack foods, first-aid items and hats and gloves. Students in the "Give Back, Jags" club saw a need in our community, and hope to provide Blessing Bags for individuals who do not have a home this winter. Items are due 12/19! #proudtoroar
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Congratulations to our new EJMS Girls Soccer Head Coach, Tyler Crane! Season information will come after the break! #proudtoroar
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NTI Day 2 in JCS! #proudtoroar
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Operation: Spread the Joy! 🎄 New, unwrapped toys for UK Children's Hospital and Toy Chest.

Drop-off Location: East Jessmaine Middle School (ARTS Teachers)

Deadline: December 18th

Wish List/Guidelines: Please see the flyer for wishlists.
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Hello EJMS Family and Friends -
This morning was a bit of a surprise! Enjoy NTI Day 2 - remember that there are Google Meets with teachers for students from 10 - 12 today and 6:30 - 7:30 this evening. Enjoy this week's edition of our weekly update. Some things from this newsletter will change, but here's the week in preview (before NTI was announced). Stay safe and warm!

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Hello EJMS Family and Friends -
This morning was a bit of a surprise! Enjoy NTI Day 2 - remember that there are Google Meets with teachers for students from 10 - 12 today and 6:30 - 7:30 this evening. Enjoy this week's edition of our weekly update. Some things from this newsletter will change, but here's the week in preview (before NTI was announced). Stay safe and warm!

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1 day ago, Andrew Pickerill
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December Attribute Spotlight: CRITICAL THINKING

Students exemplify strong communication by:
-using evidence and reasoning
-utilizing innovation and positive risk taking to problem solve
2 days ago, Courtney Rhodus
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Tomorrow is the iReady Math Winter diagnostic! Take a look at these resources for what you can do tonight to prepare for tomorrow! #proudtoroar

Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQug66wP_9AoMLdUADPdo0rBwDKg41Ash2dSE0a29m7JeKQ2vae4ydz_v8xqturUSIXdyXe-YY4dX0w/pub
2 days ago, Courtney Rhodus
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The Final Stop: Your ARTS Teacher!

Friendly reminder: ALL permission slips and money for the Dodgeball Tournament are due to your student's ARTS TEACHER. Don't drop it off anywhere else!
The deadline is strict: Friday, DECEMBER 12th. The tournament is on Wednesday, December 17th!
5 days ago, Courtney Rhodus
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Join us today in the EJMS library from 4:30-5:15 for our Thankful for Grands event! Details below! #proudtoroar
6 days ago, Courtney Rhodus
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Today is NTI Day #1 in JCS. All information for today has been shared through Parent Square and can be found in Google Classroom! All students have paper copies of assignments! Stay safe and warm today, Jags! #proudtoroar

For additional information from EJMS, click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTDwfIgmrgMUBbej5CsMejij9XP4Q46KfntO7YeuGpBBGTCdhojjUJCDRikOl-10Wja_Pw4lK2u6ki-/pub

8 days ago, Courtney Rhodus
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We are honored to partner with UK Children's Hospital and Toy Chest for our holiday toy drive! These incredible organizations ensure that children and families in Fayette and Jessamine Counties feel hope and joy, especially during difficult times. Let's make their job easier by filling their toy closets!

Drop-off Location: East Jessamine 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
9 days ago, Courtney Rhodus
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The Book Fair is kicking off at EJMS from December 1st - December 5th!

Students will be visiting the fair with their ELA class, but families can also use the attached link to preview the catalog, set up eWallets for students to spend at the fair, or even order online. This year, we are even hosting a Grandparents night where families and students can come enjoy hot chocolate and shop the Book Fair from 4:30-5:30 on December 4th, so mark your calendars.

Thank you for supporting the EJMS library through our Scholastic Book Fair!

Link: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/eastjessaminemiddleschool


9 days ago, Courtney Rhodus
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Hello EJMS Family and Friends -

Welcome to December! We hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break with good food, family, friends, and time to refresh. We have a great week in store with the EJMS Bookfair up and running all week. We're especially excited for our students and their grandparents to join us for that after school on Thursday when we'll have some cocoa, cookies, and a craft as well as time to shop. Find out more about that and what else is happening at EJMS in this week's edition of our newsletter.

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9 days ago, Andrew Pickerill
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WOW! Our community is showing up! 🙌 The toy drive bins are already filling up! Let's keep the momentum going for the children at UK Children's Hospital and the families supported by Toy Chest. Every single toy matters!
Goal: Fill 6-7 bins!

Drop-off Location: East Jessmaine Middle School (ARTS Teachers)

Deadline: December 18th Wish List/Guidelines: Please see the flyer for wishlists.

12 days ago, Courtney Rhodus
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Happy Thanksgiving to our Jaguar community! #proudtoroar
13 days ago, Courtney Rhodus
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As we head into Thanksgiving Break, our hearts are full of gratitude for the incredible families who make the EJMS community so strong. 💙
Your partnership, support, and commitment to our Jaguars truly make a difference every single day.

We loved celebrating that partnership at our Partners in Progress Night—check out the highlight video below to relive the moments that made it so special!

We are thankful for every member of our Jaguar family.

Link to Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH1IB0LPKuU

Family Resources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IjhvM2AHEmxqug-o7uGYhWQK8o0jjsoAL114QhdrNsk/edit?tab=t.0

14 days ago, Courtney Rhodus
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As we close out our early week, we wanted to take a moment and congratulate Judy Taylor on her retirement after over 25 years of service in education!
Judy has spent her career pouring into students, uplifting colleagues, and helping create spaces where every child felt seen and valued. Her calm presence, heartfelt dedication, and steady support have made a lasting difference in our school community.

Thank you, Judy, for your decades of commitment, love, and leadership. Enjoy this next chapter—you’ve earned it!

#proudtoroar #onceaJaguaralwaysaJaguar
14 days ago, Courtney Rhodus
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Assemble Your Squad!

The 1st Annual Dodgeball Tournament is calling! Start building your ultimate team of 12-15 individuals from your grade today. The cost to play is just $5. Return your team's slips to your ARTS Teacher ASAP!
Come watch the action and cheer on your grade for ONLY $1! The tournament is on Wednesday, December 17th , during your ARTS period.Deadline: December 12th!
16 days ago, Courtney Rhodus
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"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
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