Week 10
Good Afternoon JMS Families,
This is an important and necessary time - to both recognize and thank our veterans for their service and sacrifice to protect our nation and preserve our freedom. They deserve our respect, admiration and eternal gratitude. We can never thank the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces enough for risking their lives to ensure our safety and security. A special thank you to all of the Jacques School Community Veterans!
Parent Conferences: We are looking forward to welcoming parents and guardians for our annual Parent Conferences next week. Please communicate with your child’s teacher if you are unable to attend your in-person conference and reschedule for a different time. It is our school goal to have 100% participation! Working together we can do it!
SQUARE ONE ART- PTO Fundraiser: Coming home to you soon will be your child's custom catalog for the Square 1 Art fundraiser. Get a head start, and start ordering keepsakes and gifts featuring your child's art online NOW, if you like!
Simply search for your child's art using https://shop.square1art.com/
JMS Jaguar Spirit Wear: We are pleased to announce the opening of our online spirit wear store through Souhegan Printed products! Students and staff may access this store by clicking on the link below to purchase apparel and other JMS “Jag Swag” accessories. Orders that are placed by November 18th should arrive in time for the holidays. Act now because the online store will only remain open until Sunday, November 20th! Click Below to access the online store:
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Epilepsy Awareness Month: Epilepsy is a neurological disorder caused by unusual nerve cell activity in the brain. Each year, about 150,000 Americans are diagnosed with the central nervous system disorder that causes seizures. Over a lifetime, one in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy. Epilepsy can begin at any age. Studies have not identified a prime diagnosis time, but the incidence rate is highest in children and older adults. Luckily, some children with seizures will eventually grow out of them.
Symptoms of epilepsy depend on the type of seizure you’re experiencing and what parts of the brain are affected. Some common symptoms include:
- a staring spell
- confusion
- loss of consciousness or recognition
- uncontrollable movement, often including jerking and pulling
- repetitive movements
- convulsing
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM). Students and staff are encouraged to show their support for epilepsy awareness on Wednesday, November 16th by wearing purple and helping educate others about epilepsy. All of our proceeds from the Popcorn Friday scheduled for Friday, November 18th will be donated to the Epilepsy Foundation!
No School: There will be No School on Friday, November 11th in observance of Veteran’s Day.
No Popcorn Friday: We will not have Popcorn Friday this week. Our next Popcorn Friday will Friday, November 18th.
Early Dismissal: Student’s will be dismissed early from school on Wednesday, November 16th 2022. Students will be dismissed at 12:45 after lunch is served.
Gratefully,
Tim O’Connell
Principal