 Message from Principal Magliola
2021 SOL Calendar at LJMS
 A Message from Principal Magliola
Good Evening LJMS Families,
We are excited to share this week we will welcome back our current in-person students for 4 days a week of in-person instruction. Thank you to those families that have completed the intent survey. Families that have completed the survey and indicated their preference will receive an email confirmation tomorrow from our Student Services office indicating your start date as Tuesday, April 20th. If you have not responded but would like to have your child attend 4 days in-person, please be on the lookout for our survey to be sent tomorrow morning or call us to let us know your preference has changed. At this time, if you have opted for your students to remain 2 days a week, please continue to have your student follow their current schedule.
With this awesome update for our students, we will likely face some logistical adjustments with transportation and technology as we update our routines throughout the week. If your student is in person, please make sure your student is at their bus stop in the mornings each day in order to arrive on time. Transportation will be updating their routes to accommodate the increase in students riding the buses. Families using Kiss N Ride will be able to drop their students off beginning Tuesday, April 20th. We also want to remind all in-person families of the updated safety guidance as listed below:
- As far as we know right now, bus stops will remain the same. We have contacted Transportation to confirm and will communicate if something changes. If you are not sure about your student's bus number and stop, please let me know. You are also welcome to drop your student off and pick them up at Kiss-n-Ride each day.
- While there are quite a few classrooms that will be operating at 3 feet of social distancing, we were able to keep 6 feet of social distancing at lunches, in band and chorus, and in many of our classrooms.
- Please remind your students how to properly wear their masks, to keep an extra mask in their backpacks, and to take advantage of time between classes to wash hands.
I hope you all have a wonderful week and please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions.
Buenas noches, familias de LJMS,
Estamos muy contentos de compartir esta semana que daremos la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes actuales en persona durante 4 días a la semana de instrucción en persona. Gracias a las familias que completaron la encuesta de intención. Las familias que completaron la encuesta e indicaron su preferencia recibirán una confirmación por correo electrónico mañana de nuestra oficina de Servicios Estudiantiles indicando su fecha de inicio el martes 20 de abril. En este momento, si ha optado por que sus estudiantes se queden 2 días a la semana, continúe haciendo que su estudiante siga su horario actual.
Con esta increíble actualización para nuestros estudiantes, es probable que enfrentemos algunos ajustes logísticos con el transporte y la tecnología a medida que actualizamos nuestras rutinas a lo largo de la semana. Si su estudiante está en persona, asegúrese de que su estudiante esté en su parada de autobús por las mañanas todos los días para llegar a tiempo. El transporte actualizará sus rutas para adaptarse al aumento de estudiantes que viajan en autobús. Las familias que usan Kiss N Ride podrán dejar a sus estudiantes a partir del martes 20 de abril. También queremos recordarles a todas las familias en persona la guía de seguridad actualizada que se enumera a continuación:
Hasta donde sabemos en este momento, las paradas de autobús seguirán siendo las mismas. Nos hemos puesto en contacto con Transporte para confirmar y nos comunicaremos si algo cambia. Si no está seguro sobre el número de autobús y la parada de su estudiante, por favor avíseme. También puede dejar y recoger a su estudiante en Kiss-n-Ride todos los días.
Si bien hay bastantes aulas que funcionarán a 3 pies de distancia social, pudimos mantener 6 pies de distancia social en los almuerzos, en la banda y el coro, y en muchas de nuestras aulas.
Por favor recuérdeles a sus estudiantes cómo usar correctamente sus máscaras, cómo mantener una máscara adicional en sus mochilas y aprovechar el tiempo entre clases para lavarse las manos.
Espero que tengan una semana maravillosa y no duden en comunicarse con cualquier pregunta.
Mike Magliola
Principal, LJMS
SOL Updates
We have shared our SOL calendar above and will continue to share the weekly bell schedules for our SOL weeks in May. Please use the link below to access and review how Standards of Learning (SOL's) will take place this year at LJMS. Due to the switch to 4 days a week, we have worked to ensure our testing calendar is beneficial for ALL STUDENTS. This is a positive change since it means that we will have less asynchronous time and lose less instructional time. Please see the updated testing calendar below.
https://jacksonms.fcps.edu/testing
- SOL intent form deadline has been extended until April 18th Intent Form Here
- VRSPT (VA Remote Student Progress Test) information can be found using the link above for the LJMS Testing Page.
Is your student's laptop ready for SOL testing?
Since most of our virtual students have not been in the building this school year, it is critically important that their laptops have the necessary updates for SOL testing. Please scroll down to the section about Laptop Care for students, and follow the steps identified there.
ALL students will need to bring their school-issued laptops fully charged (and bring chargers with them) to school on testing days. If your student does NOT have a school-issued laptop, they should NOT bring their personal laptop to school for testing. We will temporarily issue them a laptop for the testing day only.
If your student is taking Algebra or Geometry, please keep in mind high school graduation requirements before deciding to opt your student out. Students will receive a high school credit when they pass the Algebra or Geometry SOL and pass the course, which is required for graduation.
NOTE: Students in Geometry already have a high school credit for passing Algebra last year and may choose to opt out of the Geometry SOL without penalty.
Utilice el enlace a continuación para acceder y revisar cómo se llevarán a cabo los Estándares de aprendizaje (SOL) este año en LJMS. Debido al cambio a 4 días a la semana, hemos trabajado para asegurar que nuestro calendario de exámenes sea beneficioso para TODOS LOS ESTUDIANTES. Este es un cambio positivo ya que significa que tendremos menos tiempo asincrónico y perderemos menos tiempo de instrucción. Consulte el calendario de pruebas actualizado a continuación.
https://jacksonms.fcps.edu/testing
La fecha límite del formulario de intención SOL se ha extendido hasta el 18 de abril. Formulario de intención aquí
Se puede encontrar información sobre VRSPT (Examen Remoto de Progreso del Estudiante de VA) usando el enlace anterior para la Página de Examen de LJMS.
¿Está lista la computadora portátil de su estudiante para las pruebas SOL?
Dado que la mayoría de nuestros estudiantes virtuales no han estado en el edificio este año escolar, es de vital importancia que sus computadoras portátiles tengan las actualizaciones necesarias para las pruebas SOL. Desplácese hacia abajo hasta la sección sobre Cuidado de computadoras portátiles para estudiantes y siga los pasos que se identifican allí.
TODOS los estudiantes deberán traer sus computadoras portátiles provistas por la escuela completamente cargadas (y traer cargadores con ellos) a la escuela los días de exámenes. Si su estudiante NO tiene una computadora portátil proporcionada por la escuela, NO debe traer su computadora portátil personal a la escuela para la prueba. Les entregaremos temporalmente una computadora portátil solo para el día de la prueba.
Si su estudiante está tomando Álgebra o Geometría, tenga en cuenta los requisitos de graduación de la escuela secundaria antes de decidir excluir a su estudiante. Los estudiantes recibirán un crédito de escuela secundaria cuando aprueben el SOL de Álgebra o Geometría y aprueben el curso, que se requiere para graduarse.
NOTA: Los estudiantes de Geometría ya tienen un crédito de escuela secundaria por aprobar Álgebra el año pasado y pueden optar por no participar en el SOL de Geometría sin penalización.
PTA Corner
LJ PTA Families,
Thank you to everyone who participated in our General Membership PTA meeting this past Tuesday, April 13! Our next meeting is the Second Tuesday in May, on the 11th! It will be our second to last meeting of this incredible and crazy year! Please virtually attend if you are able! We have lots to do! If you are still interested in joining the PTA, it’s certainly not too late! Click the JOIN link below, or check out our Facebook Page for all the latest!
Join the LJMS PTA!!!
LJ PTA Facebook Page
Food Team Update
Our Food Team continues to do incredible work to support our Food Insecure students, families, and community members! The difference that they are making is felt FAR AND WIDE! Thank you so much to our food team and to all of the volunteers who have made our efforts a great success!
We have another Food For Neighbors collection event! That is this coming Saturday, April 24! If you want to help in any way, go to the Food For Neighbors website below! There is tons of information and instruction there on how you can help! Thank you!
Food For Neighbors
Eagle Scout Outdoor Classroom Project
At our meeting, we have one of our LJ Alumni Students, Graham N.H. Bierhanzl, present and incredible and detailed proposal to lead a full restoration of the Luther Jackson outdoor classroom space adjacent to the cafeteria. Graham was as impressive as he was through in his presentation, and we very much appreciated his efforts as well as those of Scout Troops 1887 and 1888. The PTA is finalizing decision to support the project, and his full proposal is below!
Graham’s Eagle Scout Project Proposal
LJ PTA Elections for SY21-22
The time has come for us to elect new officers for School Year 21-22, and we need nominations! If you are interested in serving on the Executive Board as an officer for our PTA next year, or know someone who is interested, please come to our next meeting! We will be identifying nominees for all positions (President, Vice President, etc…), and if you are interested we would love to have you as a volunteer! More information will come soon!
Thank you for reading!
We ROAR as ONE!
Ricky Brown
LJMS PTA President
Familias de LJ PTA,
¡Gracias a todos los que participaron en nuestra reunión general de miembros de la PTA el pasado martes 13 de abril! ¡Nuestra próxima reunión es el segundo martes de mayo, el 11! ¡Será nuestro penúltimo encuentro de este increíble y loco año! ¡Por favor, asista virtualmente si puede! ¡Tenemos mucho que hacer! Si todavía está interesado en unirse a la PTA, ¡ciertamente no es demasiado tarde! Haga clic en el enlace ÚNETE a continuación o visite nuestra página de Facebook para conocer las últimas novedades.
¡Únase al PTA de LJMS!
Página de Facebook de LJ PTA
Actualización del equipo de alimentos
¡Nuestro equipo de alimentos continúa haciendo un trabajo increíble para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes, familias y miembros de la comunidad con inseguridad alimentaria! ¡La diferencia que están haciendo se siente MUY AMPLIA! ¡Muchas gracias a nuestro equipo de comida y a todos los voluntarios que han hecho de nuestros esfuerzos un gran éxito!
¡Tenemos otro evento de recolección de Food For Neighbors! ¡Eso es el próximo sábado 24 de abril! Si desea ayudar de alguna manera, visite el sitio web de Food For Neighbors a continuación. ¡Hay toneladas de información e instrucciones sobre cómo puedes ayudar! ¡Gracias!
Alimentos para los vecinos
Proyecto de salón de clases al aire libre Eagle Scout
En nuestra reunión, tenemos a uno de nuestros Alumni Alumni de LJ, Graham N.H. Bierhanzl, presente una propuesta increíble y detallada para liderar una restauración completa del espacio de salón de clases al aire libre de Luther Jackson adyacente a la cafetería. Graham fue tan impresionante como lo fue en su presentación, y apreciamos mucho sus esfuerzos, así como los de las Tropas Scout 1887 y 1888. ¡La PTA está ultimando la decisión de apoyar el proyecto, y su propuesta completa está abajo!
Propuesta de proyecto Eagle Scout de Graham
Elecciones de LJ PTA para SY21-22
¡Ha llegado el momento de elegir nuevos oficiales para el año escolar 21-22, y necesitamos nominaciones! Si está interesado en servir en la Junta Ejecutiva como funcionario de nuestra PTA el próximo año, o conoce a alguien que esté interesado, ¡venga a nuestra próxima reunión! Estaremos identificando candidatos para todos los puestos (presidente, vicepresidente, etc.), y si está interesado, ¡nos encantaría tenerlo como voluntario! ¡Pronto habrá más información!
¡Gracias por leer!
¡Rugimos como UNO!
Ricky Brown
Presidente de la PTA de LJMS
How do I report my student's absence for virtual or in-person classes?
Informar las ausencias de los estudiantes
¿Cómo informo la ausencia de mi estudiante a clases virtuales o presenciales?
Message from the PE Department
Hello Jackson Families,
The PE Department will be teaching the Human Growth and Development Unit the week of May 4-7. Both 7th & 8th Grade students will be participating in these lessons. The entire curriculum can be accessed through ParentVue in FCPS 24-7 Learning. You may opt your child out of any or all lessons and if you have already done so, you do not need to do so again. Opt Out Forms can be found on the FCPS website in multiple languages at this link: https://www.fcps.edu/node/31710. Please return the Opt Out Form to Student Services. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s PE teacher.
Hola familias de Jackson,
El Departamento de Educación Física estará enseñando la Unidad de Desarrollo y Crecimiento Humano la semana del 4 al 7 de mayo. Los estudiantes de 7º y 8º grado participarán en estas lecciones. Se puede acceder a todo el plan de estudios a través de ParentVue en FCPS 24-7 Learning. Puede excluir a su hijo de cualquiera o de todas las lecciones y, si ya lo ha hecho, no es necesario que vuelva a hacerlo. Los formularios de exclusión se pueden encontrar en el sitio web de FCPS en varios idiomas en este enlace: https://www.fcps.edu/node/31710. Devuelva el formulario de exclusión voluntaria a Servicios Estudiantiles. Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con el maestro de educación física de su hijo.
Health & PE Department
Health Screening Commitment Form Required Prior to Student Return to School Buildings
As additional student groups return to school in person, parents and caregivers are asked to complete a Health Screening Commitment form before student(s) return to school buildings. This document confirms that a parent, caregiver, or guardian will complete a daily health screening and will keep their students home should they become ill. When you log onto ParentVUE, the option to complete the Health Screener should pop up automatically. Electronic completion of the form through ParentVUE is preferred, but we are able to send hard copies home. Please direct all questions and completed forms to Monica Iskander, mxiskander@fcps.edu
Formulario mandatorio de compromiso de evaluación de salud antes del regreso del estudiante a los edificios escolares
A medida que los grupos de estudiantes adicionales regresan a la escuela en persona, se les pide a los padres y cuidadores que completen un formulario de Compromiso de Evaluación de Salud antes de que los estudiantes regresen a los edificios escolares. Este documento confirma que un padre, cuidador o tutor completará un examen de salud diario y mantendrá a sus estudiantes en casa si se enferman. Cuando inicie sesión en ParentVUE, la opción para completar el Health Screener debería aparecer automáticamente. Se prefiere completar el formulario electrónicamente a través de ParentVUE, pero podemos enviar copias impresas a casa. Dirija todas las preguntas y formularios completados a Monica Iskander, mxiskander@fcps.edu
Health Commitment Form- English
Health Commitment Form- Arabic
Health Commitment Form- Chinese
Health Commitment Form- Farsi
Health Commitment Form- Spanish
Health Commitment Form- Urdu
Department of Student Services
Third quarter report cards will be mailed next week. In addition to the report card, the envelope will also contain information on end-of-year grade flexibility and the Pass-No Mark Status form that parents can use this year.
For this school year FCPS has adopted a series of secondary grading policy changes for SY2020-21 to ensure students are not penalized by the challenges brought on by pandemic learning and to help our students achieve a strong finish to the school year. Please read below. Please email your student’s school counselor if you have any questions.
Flexibility for Final Marks
Applied to all end of year final marks:
- Final mark of “D” or “D+” in any course will be automatically assigned a mark of “P” (pass) as the final mark at the end of the school year.
- Final mark of “F” in any course will be automatically assigned a mark of “NM” (no mark) as the final mark at the end of the school year.
By parent/guardian request:
- Students/families may select a mark of “P” (pass) for any courses for which a passing grade is earned for the final mark.
- Action Needed: Should you wish to designate one or more courses as Pass status for anticipated grades of “A” through “C-”, the Pass-No Mark Status Form must be submitted to your school counselor/Student Services by May 10, 2021.
- Students and families are encouraged to carefully consider the option to request a Pass instead of a passing letter grade for a final mark.
Additional Information for Middle School Students Enrolled in High School Credit-Bearing Courses
Impact of “NM” (No Mark) or “P” (Pass) on High School Transcript
For any high school credit-bearing courses, the final mark will be included on the high school transcript.
A final mark of “P” indicates that a student has earned credit for the course and may advance to the next course in the sequence if applicable, but the mark of “P” will not impact that student’s grade point average (GPA).
A final mark of “NM” awards no credit for the course, and students will not be eligible for the next level of the course.
Students and families are encouraged to carefully consider the option to request a Pass instead of a passing letter grade for a final mark.
Vision and Hearing Screening
Vision and Hearing screening is conducted every year for seventh grade students. In-person students are being screened during the school day at LJMS. For seventh grade students who are virtual learners this year, parents can schedule a screening for your student by using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0E4EAAA92BA1F49-ljms. If you would like to opt-out of screening for your student for this school year, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/qmuhWNRX57rZYEo48. Please email Tanya Shuford at twshuford@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
Please reach out to your child's school counselor should you have any questions regarding their schedule. We are here to help!
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School Counselors
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Teams
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Contact Information
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Jessica Devault
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Titans, Innovators
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jmdevault@fcps.edu
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Amber Hill
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Phoenix, Griffins, LJ United
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adhill@fcps.edu
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Brian Tickle
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Explorers, Odyssey, LJ United
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brtickle@fcps.edu
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Shannon White
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Seekers, Quasars
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snwhite@fcps.edu
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Tech Support
FCPS has launched a toll-free parent Technology Help Desk to assist families with technology issues. The number is 1-833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). It will be answered 7 a.m.-11 p.m., seven days a week. Parents who need help in a language other than English should let help desk staff know, and an interpreter will join them on the line. (FCPS has Parent Information Phone Lines available in eight languages to assist with general questions about FCPS.) We have also created an online portal for older students and parents/guardians to request technology help.
I wish you a wonderful first day and I look forward to our continued journey together as we support our students.
BBCU Link Support
Troubleshooting the Camera
Troubleshooting the Audio
Virtual Learning Tech Tips
It is important that all students (including students taking classes virtually) to connect their laptops to the FCPS network on a regular basis. If your student is taking classes virtually, please find time in the next couple of weeks to come to the school parking lot (the administrators' parking spaces or pulling up at door 2 gives you the best access to the network), and have your student complete the steps below.
Cuidado de laptops para estudiantes
Es importante que todos los estudiantes (incluidos los estudiantes que toman clases virtualmente) conecten sus computadoras portátiles a la red de FCPS de manera regular. Si su estudiante está tomando clases virtualmente, por favor encuentre tiempo en las próximas semanas para venir al estacionamiento de la escuela (los espacios de estacionamiento de los administradores o detenerse en la puerta 2 le brinda el mejor acceso a la red), y haga que su estudiante complete los pasos a continuación.
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COVID-19 Updates @ FCPS
Health Updates
https://www.fcps.edu/news/coronavirus-update-food-resources
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Be Informed, Stay Involved
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