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March 2019A Message from the principalDear Jefferson Families,I am so proud of our JMS students. As you will see when you read thismonth’s newsletter, we have a lot to celebrate!Testing season is fast approaching. Our teachers have been busy ensuringthat our students utilize the FSA practice sites so there will be no surpriseson the day of testing. Please encourage your child to do his or her verybest on all state assessments. We will continue to send messages to remind you of testing dates. Below is a tentative schedule. If you have anyquestions concerning testing dates, please contact Ms. Yates at 453-5154.Grade7/87/887887AssessmentFSA WritingFSA ReadingFSA MathFSA MathFCAT ScienceAlgebra & Geometry EOCsCivics EOCDatesApril 2May 1 & 2May 7 & 8May 9 & 10May 9May 13-16May 20-21March 14 is the end of the third grading period. Report cards will be issuedon Monday, April 1. I recommend that you sit and talk with your childabout all that is going well with their academics and encourage them toattend tutoring sessions if they need additional support.8th grade GRADVENTURE tickets will be on sale in the commons duringlunch for 109 from March 4-8. The cost includes the ticket, transportation, and one meal. We are only able to bring 170 students, so get yourticket early. Please make checks out to Jefferson Middle School.Finally, please be reminded that Spring Break is March 18 - 22. It is myhope that you and your family will have a safe and restful vacation.Important Events3/1 3/2 3/4 3/6 3/7 3/7 3/12 3/13 3/14 3/14 3/14 3/15 3/183/22 3/26 3/273/28 4/1 4/2 4/5 -Dodgeball TournamentChorus MPA’sHome Track Meet vs McNair/CHSHome Track Meet vs Viera/KennedySymphonic Band MPA’s @ EGHSJPO MeetingOrchestra MPA’s @ HHSTrack Championship Meet@ SHSEnd of Third QuarterSAC MeetingMandatory Cheer MeetingStudent HolidaySpring BreakGrades Posted To FOCUSVariety Show AuditionsThird Quarter Report Cards IssuedFSA Writing AssessmentMiddle School and High SchoolJazz Night @ MIHSThank you to ourBusiness PartnersAffordable PaversBrilliant SmilesCocoa KayakingEducationally Yours,Daignault RealtyMrs. Meara TrineEast Coast Christian ge 1
District Solo and Ensemble resultsBand received 30 superiors and 12 excellent at this past weekend's solo and ensemble event! We are soproud of these kids!SuperiorJoseph BoydBrass QuintetMegan DennisonBrass QuintetGeorge GlaserBrass QuintetColin McLallenBrass QuintetBridgette SettersBrass QuintetJoseph BoydBrass TrioMegan DennisonBrass TrioBridgette SettersBrass TrioMark CoakleyClarinet SoloLacie CopelandClarinet SoloChloe D’Entremont Clarinet SoloAlexis IrbyClarinet SoloCaitlyn MooreClarinet SoloSolomon JohnonEuphonium SoloEvan WestFrench Horn SoloMadison HonelFlute SoloAurora LorraineFlute SoloHanah NiaziFlute SoloJake NewcombMallet SoloJoseph BoydPiano SoloDouglas BrodieSnare SoloRex LordMichael MurrBridgette SettersGaby MarreroSabina PoulMegan DennisonColin McLallenBenjamin PostTrombone SoloTrombone SoloTrombone SoloTrumpet DuetTrumpet DuetTrumpet SoloTrumpet SoloTrumpet SoloExcellentZoey ByramBass Clarinet SoloMatthew FournierClarinet SoloLandyn NevilleClarinet SoloAuron DearbornEuphonium SoloJoseph BoydFrench Horn SoloJacoby KingSnare SoloZachary CloseTrombone SoloDominic BrownTrumpet DuetRiley LaveckTrumpet DuetRichard FraizerTrumpet SoloTravis HayesTrumpet SoloSummer Band CampInterested in Joining Band?Jefferson will be holding it’s annual Summer BandCamp on June 3-13th. Camp is open to ALL studentscurrently in grades 6 thru 8. There will be beginningand advanced levels of both concert and jazz band.Beginning Band registration is open to anyone whowould like to learn a band instrument! SummerBand camp is highly recommended. Students whoalready play an instrument may audition with Ms.Kinion if they wish to go into a higher level vardschools.org to make anappointment.Beginners must attend an instrument fitting eitherMay 6th or 20th at 6pm at Jefferson. Students whoare scheduled for jazz band and symphonic band atJMS should plan on attending camp. Registration isopen! Please see the site for more dcamp/CheCk out Jefferson’s Website toRead the latest edition of theStudent Newspaper–The Green and e 2
Reading BadgesWhat are Reading Badges you ask? Reading Badges are currently being acquired by the students on thePrinceton Team! Students are working on reading at least 2 books of their choice of genre in order to attaintheir personal reading badge. With over 15 badges to acquire, the race is on! Each student will receive theiracquired badges after completing their books and submitting their Google Docs. The badge is then issuedand attached to their name on a google slide. This allows them to have a "micro-credential", or badge, inthat area. The badges come with incentives and extra credit! The race is on! Who will have the greatestnumber of badges? Only time will tell!Science FairThe Intracoastal Science and Engineering Fair was held February 8th and 9th at the Merritt Square Mall.Nine of Jefferson’s students were recognized at the awards ceremony at Merritt Island High and six studentsplaced in the fair. Winners are Junior Runner Up Best of Show, Physical 1st Place in Physics & Astronomy & abid to State Science and Engineering Fair—Aaron Finch, 3rd Place in Environmental Engineering - MelisaKeiser, 4th Place in Animal Sciences - Mia Trine; 4th Place in Chemistry - Sean Brogan; 4th Place in Environmental Engineering—Hannah Carlson; and 4th Place in Microbiology - Phoenix Sills. Lance Chen in Engineering, Madalyn Driggett in Behavioral & Social Sciences, and Mason Proctor in Intelligent Machines, Robotics &System Software all received recognition for their projects .https://www.brevardschools.org/JeffersonMSPage 3
FPS Team Goes to state!Congratulations to the Jefferson Future ProblemSolvers who earned sixth place at the district competition. The topic was Food Waste. They will becompeting at the state level over Spring Break examining issues surrounding the topic “Coping withStress.” Great job, Lilliana Irby, Savannah Rice,Bisrat Kasshun, and James Baron.Jefferson dramaFor the first time ever, our thespian troupe represented Jefferson at the State Drama Fest. All members ofour troupe earned an Excellent rating in every category they competed in. Students had to perform piecesin front of judges and fellow competitors.Congratulations to the students listed below and theircoach Elizabeth Wilson who volunteers her time. Students interested in joining drama are welcome to joinrehearsals every Wednesday morning at 8:00 AM inthe commons area.Hailee Gibbs – Monologue, Musical Duet, MusicalSolo, Ensemble ActingAllena Baker – Musical DuetPatricia Boerenko – Musical DuetKali Butler – Ensemble ActingKehzahryn Gaza – Musical Duet and Ensemble ActingPBIS updateJMS is planning a HUGE celebration for our kidsthat have been earning sand dollars. While the details are still top secret, we can let you know thedate—May 25. Stay tuned for more informationon this amazing, end-of-the-year celebration.Lucas Mazaudon – Ensemble ActingAshley Sorenson – Musical SoloMia Trine – Musical SoloWe are always looking for more volunteers to helpman the store on Fridays as well as donations offull size candy bars, toys, schools supplies, and giftcards for students to purchase. Call the front officefor more onMSPage 4
Jefferson Middle SchoolAre you interested in joining a summer PE camp to play team sports withyour fellow classmates?This camp has all of our most requested activitiesflag football, basketball, gatorball, fickle, medic dodgeball, crazy kickball,volleyball, softball, rugby, field hockey, netball, and capture the flag.Who: Open to all current 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.Dates: Week One: June 10-14; Week Two: June 17-21; Week 3: June 24-28Where: Jefferson Middle School Gymnasium (drop off in the bus loop).Time: The camp runs Monday through Friday from 9:00am-1:00pm (All students must bepicked up promptly at 1:00pm in the bus loop).Cost: The camp fees are 55 per week, or 13 a day. Attendance each day is not mandatory.Please make checks payable to: JMS.Lunch:Make sure that your child eats a healthy breakfast before coming to the camp. Students will be required to bring their own lunch and beverages. Water bottles are highly encouraged!Please fill out the attached registration form and return it with payment to Coach Butler, Coach Slentz, or the front office.Reserve your spot today!It is suggested that the 1st weeks payment is made prior to May 28th so that we can determine camp numbers. If our numbers are too low we may need to cancel the camp.Payment can also be brought to the front office between May 28 and June 7th.
Jefferson Middle SchoolIf your child is interested in participating in this summer enrichment program, please fill out the information below andreturn with 1st weeks payment to Coach Butler, Coach Slentz, or the office by May 28rd.Student’s NameCurrent Grade level:5th6th7th8thNames of parents/Guardians/siblings with approval to pick up:Contact Numbers:Home:Cell:Work/Other:Does your child have any health/allergies I need to be aware of? If yes, fill out below.Please put a check mark next to the weeks your child plans to attend:June 10 - June 14June 17 - June 21June 24 - June 28By signing below, I acknowledge that I am giving permission to my child to attend this enrichment program. I understand that I must be at Jefferson to pick him/her up promptly at 1:00. Late arrivals may result in loss of participation inthe camp.Signature of Parent/GuardianDate
Where: Jefferson Middle School Gymnasium (drop off in the bus loop). Time: The camp runs Monday through Friday from 9:00am-1:00pm All students must be picked up promptly at : ì ìpm in the bus loop. Cost: The camp fees are 55 per week, or 13 a day. Attendance each day is
