JMS Family Update - February 12, 2025

Greetings Jacques Families,

As we celebrate Valentine's Day this Friday, I wanted to take a moment to extend my warmest wishes to you and your families.  In our school community, love manifests itself in many ways. It's evident in the bonds between students and teachers, the support and encouragement you provide to your children each day, and in the kindness and compassion that permeate our halls.

As we navigate through the challenges and joys of the school year together, I am continually inspired by the love and dedication I see from each of you. Your commitment to your child's education and well-being is truly remarkable, and it's a privilege to partner with you on this journey.

Read Across America Week at JMS

Next week, we are thrilled to celebrate Read Across America Week—a special time to embrace the joy of reading and the power of stories! This is a national celebration that coincides with the famed children’s author, Dr. Seuss.  Throughout the week, we will welcome community guest readers to share their love of books with our students. To make the week even more exciting, we’ll wrap up with a special visit from Ivy the Very Determined Dog, along with authors Chris and Maureen Harrington, reminding us all to believe in our superpowers!

We invite students to join in the fun by participating in our themed reading days:

Monday 2/17 - Book Character Day – Dress up as your favorite book character and bring your imagination to life!

 

We can't wait for a week full of reading, creativity, and fun! Thank you for supporting a love of literacy in our school community.

MES PTO Read-a-thon Update

Our Read-A-Thon kicked off last Friday, and we are off to an incredible start!  A huge thank you to all the students who have been logging their reading minutes—your dedication to literacy is inspiring!  So Far our students have read for a total of 

As of today, here are the Top 3 Classes with the Most Reading Minutes:
🥇 Ms. Urda’s Class - 2676 minutes
🥈 Mrs. Stevens’s Class  – 2501 minutes
🥉 Ms. Minott’s Class - 2316 minutes

Let’s keep up the momentum and aim for our whole-school goal of 75,000 minutes so everyone can earn Extra Recess!

Remember to activate your child’s Read-A-Thon account if you haven’t already, it only takes a few minutes and helps track progress and share their reading journey with family and friends:

https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/ZlcVCP/1 

 

And don’t forget about the exciting prizes up for grabs:
Winning Grade: Ice Cream Party (sponsored by Sundae Drive)
Top Reader/Fundraiser: Ride to School in a Fire Truck or Police Car!
Top Reading Minutes Class (per grade): Pizza Party (sponsored by Milanos)
Weekly Participation Prizes: One student per class will win a prize from the Treasure Chest each week!

Keep reading, JMS! Let’s make this Read-A-Thon the best one yet! 

Kindergarten Registration Kickoff

 Looking for the class of 2038!  Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year will begin on Thursday, March 13th in the JMS Multipurpose room from 5:30-7:00 pm.  To register your child for kindergarten your child must be 5 years old by September 30th, 2025.  The following registration requirements must be provided:

• Proof of residency - 2 documents ( ie.  property tax bill, current utility bill, purchase/sales agreement, Rental/lease agreement, etc.)
• Original Birth Certificate (with raised seal - we will keep a copy for our records) 

• Updated physical and immunization records

• Custody/Parenting plan (if applicable)

Parents and Guardians can begin the enrollment process online beginning February 14th, 2025. Click the link below:

https://www.milfordk12.org/apps/pages/Register-for-School

 

Valentine’s Day Classroom Celebrations

Classrooms will be celebrating  Valentine’s Day this Friday, February 14th in various ways. Each teacher will provide specific details about their class activities, including any guidelines for treats, cards, or special events.

Please look for communication from your child’s teacher regarding their classroom plans. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to them directly.

Winter Recess

There will be NO SCHOOL for students and staff from February, 24th-February 28th.  The JMS office will be open 8:00 am - 2:30 pm daily.

Thank you for entrusting us with the education and care of your children. Wishing you all a Valentine's Day filled with love, joy, and cherished moments with your loved ones.

Sincerely,

Tim O’Connell