Message from Principal Magliola
Good Evening Jackson Families,
I would like to wish all families a Happy Easter today, and Ramadan Mubarak to all of our families who are observing it this month. We have an important week ahead at Jackson MS with our annual PTA nominations happening on April 19th. Please see below and later in the newsletter for more details and thank you for supporting all of the work our PTA does each year.
The newsletter this week is a bit longer than usual as we have a busy next few weeks! Please make sure you take a look and see all of the great things happening at LJMS!
PTA Position Nominations for 2022-23 School Year will occur at the April 19th PTA meeting at 6:30pm via Zoom!
6th grade parents - Middle school is fast approaching and now is a great time to consider getting involved in the Luther Jackson PTA for the 2022-23 school year. Please consider joining the Luther Jackson PTA virtual meeting on Tuesday 4/19 at 6:30pm. We will be holding nominations for next years' board and committee positions. Please join us to learn more! If you have any questions, please reach out to the current LJ PTA President, Angie Roeder, at president@jacksonmspta.org
Meeting Link:
https://fusionacademy.zoom.us/my/ashore
Do you want to get more involved in helping our school and the PTA during the 2022-23 school year? We're looking for volunteers to fill several Board and Committee Chair positions. Please reach out to Angie Roeder, president@jacksonmspta.org for more information. Middle school goes fast, don't miss your opportunity to give back! Topic: Special Education Conference
Families, teachers, and staff may be interested in the following information
Have a wonderful week!
Mike
PTA CORNER
PTA Position Nominations for 2022-23 School Year will occur at the April 19th PTA meeting at 6:30pm via Zoom! Do you want to get more involved in helping our school and the PTA during the 2022-23 school year? We're looking for volunteers to fill several Board and Committee Chair positions. Please reach out to Angie Roeder, president@jacksonmspta.org for more information. Middle school goes fast, don't miss your opportunity to give back!
Save the date: Wednesday 4/20 dine at Nandos Peri Peri at Mosaic, mention LJ and they will give back 40% as a donation.
¡Las nominaciones de puestos de la PTA para el año escolar 2022-23 se realizarán en la reunión de la PTA del 19 de abril a las 6:30 p. m. a través de Zoom! ¿Quiere involucrarse más para ayudar a nuestra escuela y a la PTA durante el año escolar 2022-23? Estamos buscando voluntarios para ocupar varios puestos de presidente de comités y juntas. Comuníquese con Angie Roeder, president@jacksonmspta.org para obtener más información. La escuela secundaria va rápido, ¡no pierdas la oportunidad de retribuir!
Reserve la fecha: Miércoles 4/20 cene en Nandos Peri Peri en Mosaic, mencione a LJ y le devolverán el 40% como donación.
Staff Appreciation week is right around the corner from May 2-6! Please check the links for ways you can help show your appreciation to the amazing teachers and staff at LJ! Thanks for your support. If you have any questions, please reach out to Allyson Jurutka, staffappreciation@jacksonmspta.org.
1) Amazon wish list (items shipped directly to LJ):
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/117PY3YOPE07Y?type=wishlist
2) Signup to donate fruit and treats, and/or to volunteer your time.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0948aba923a3f94-staff
3) Make a cash donation to support the weeks' events:
https://ljmspta.memberhub.com/store?category=Donations
Did you know that Luther Jackson Middle School PTA has a food pantry on site that supports students and their families who are facing food insecurity? If you are passionate about caring for our kids, we need you on the Food Team! Volunteers can check out our new SignUp Genius. Go sign up for regular slots picking up donations or working in the pantry. We are also looking for 1 or 2 people who are able to dig in and help with operations such as organizing volunteers, planning funding and food drives, finding grant opportunities, and ensuring the smooth operation of the pantry in general. Please email jenna.vonelling@gmail.com if you are interested.
Would you like to purchase a $5 LJMS magnet? Order at Member HubLuther Jackson Middle School PTA Store. Emails will be sent out when students can pick up their magnets from the front office. Questions? Contact Lynn Collins at spiritwear@jacksonmspta.org.
Transportation Reminders
Morning Kiss and Ride
A reminder that school begins at 7:30 and students should be in their seat at or before that time. If you are dropping your student off at kiss and ride, please allow adequate travel time for traffic and the kiss and ride line. Please pull up past the flagpole and have your student prepared to exit your vehicle quickly to keep the line moving. Students should not exit cars on Gallows Rd or close to Gallows Rd.
Afternoon Kiss and Ride reminders
Students are dismissed at 2:15 and all students should be picked up by 2:25.
Students should not walk across the parking lot to get in cars in the Kiss and Ride line.
Students are not permitted to get in cars on Gallows Rd.
Permission to Walk off campus
Almost all LJMS students are bus riders. If your student is a bus rider and plans to walk off campus after school, parents must communicate permission directly to the school. Students are not permitted to walk off campus without permission and will be quickly redirected to the their bus. Permission can be communicated to the school in the following ways:
- Send a handwritten note giving your permission to the main office by your student at least one day prior to the event.
- Email the main office to give permission the day before the event: Lisa Mason at lrmason@fcps.edu or email Tanya Shuford, Director of Student Services at twshuford@fcps.edu.
Student requests to walk off campus will not be processed the day of the event! Please send written permission or email permission at least one day prior to the event.
Bus Passes
If your student plans to ride home with another student on a different bus, they must go to the main office at least one day prior to the event to obtain a bus pass. Students should present a handwritten note giving permission in order to obtain a bus pass. If a student needs to ride a different bus for more than a few days, they should go to Student Services for assistance.
If you have any transportation questions, please email Tanya Shuford at twshuford@fcps.edu.
Padres/tutores, al comenzar el cuarto trimestre, tenemos algunos recordatorios de transporte.
Beso matutino y paseo
Un recordatorio de que la escuela comienza a las 7:30 y los estudiantes deben estar en su asiento a esa hora o antes. Si va a dejar a su estudiante en Kiss and Ride, permita un tiempo de viaje adecuado para el tráfico y la fila de Kiss and Ride. Pase el asta de la bandera y haga que su estudiante esté preparado para salir de su vehículo rápidamente para mantener la línea en movimiento. Los estudiantes no deben salir de los autos en Gallows Rd o cerca de Gallows Rd.
Recordatorios de besos y paseos por la tarde
Todos los estudiantes deben ser recogidos a las 2:25.
Los estudiantes no deben cruzar el estacionamiento para subirse a los autos en la línea Kiss and Ride.
No se permite que los estudiantes entren en automóviles en Gallows Rd.
Permiso para salir del campus
Casi todos los estudiantes de LJMS viajan en autobús. Si su estudiante viaja en autobús y planea salir caminando del campus después de la escuela, los padres deben comunicar el permiso directamente a la escuela. A los estudiantes no se les permite salir del campus sin permiso y serán redirigidos rápidamente a su autobús. El permiso se puede comunicar a la escuela de las siguientes maneras:
- Envíe una nota escrita a mano por su estudiante dando su permiso a la oficina principal por lo menos un día antes del evento.
- Envíe un correo electrónico a la oficina principal para dar permiso el día antes del evento: Lisa Mason a lrmason@fcps.edu o envíe un correo electrónico a Tanya Shuford, Directora de Servicios Estudiantiles a twshuford@fcps.edu.
¡Las solicitudes de los estudiantes para salir del campus no se procesarán el día del evento! Envíe un permiso por escrito o por correo electrónico al menos un día antes del evento.
Pases de autobús
Si su estudiante planea viajar a casa con otro estudiante en un autobús diferente, debe ir a la oficina principal para obtener un pase de autobús al menos un día antes del evento para obtener un pase de autobús. Los estudiantes deben presentar una nota escrita a mano dando permiso para obtener un pase de autobús. Si un estudiante necesita viajar en un autobús diferente por más de unos pocos días, debe acudir a Servicios Estudiantiles para obtener ayuda.
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el transporte, envíe un correo electrónico a Tanya Shuford a twshuford@fcps.edu.
3rd Quarter Report Cards, SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE Access:
Third quarter report cards will go home with students on Tuesday, April 19. Due to grade preparation for third quarter marks, SIS will be unavailable to all FCPS parents and students from Thurs, Mar 31, 2022 @ 4pm until Sat, Apr 16, 2022 at 6am. Honor roll certificates and treats will be distributed on Friday, April 22.
Boletas de calificaciones del tercer trimestre, SIS ParentVUE y StudentVUE Access:
Las boletas de calificaciones del tercer trimestre se enviarán a casa con los estudiantes el martes 19 de abril. Debido a la preparación de calificaciones para las calificaciones del tercer trimestre, SIS no estará disponible para todos los padres y estudiantes de FCPS a partir del jueves 31 de marzo. , 2022 a las 4 p. m. hasta el sábado 16 de abril de 2022 a las 6 a. m. Los certificados del cuadro de honor y las golosinas se distribuirán el viernes 22 de abril.
New Family Liaison
Welcome to Ms. Ruth Orellana, our new Family Liaison (title formerly known as Parent Liaison). Originally from El Salvador, Ms. Orellana has worked in FCPS for many years, speaks Spanish and is learning Portuguese. She looks forward to supporting the Jackson community and can be reached at 703-204-8134.
Bienvenido a la Sra. Ruth Orellana, nuestra nueva Enlace Familiar (título anteriormente conocido como Enlace de Padres). Originaria de El Salvador, la Sra. Orellana ha trabajado en FCPS durante muchos años, habla español y está aprendiendo portugués. Espera poder apoyar a la comunidad de Jackson y puede comunicarse con ella al 703-204-8134.
2022 SOL Calendar
Luther Jackson is having a Cultural Celebration!
On May 13th, we will bring the many cultures of LJ together to celebrate our diversity and our unity! The Equity Team is looking for students, groups, and staff to perform at the event. Interested? Fill this out!
¡El 13 de mayo, uniremos las muchas culturas de LJ para celebrar nuestra diversidad y nuestra unidad! El Equipo de Equidad está buscando estudiantes, grupos y personal para actuar en el evento. ¿Interesado? ¡Completar esto!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0b4aaaad2ba2fb6-ljms1
SPRING MUSICAL
SAVE THE DATE: Our spring musical, Moana, will run Thursday, Friday & Saturday April 21st-23rd. Tickets will be available online starting the end of March. Come out and support our cast and crew!
Tickets at the door will be $7. There will also be tickets sold by cash or check during lunch beginning the week before the show. Just click here for tickets.
Marque sus calendarios y obtenga sus boletos en línea ahora por solo $ 5: Jueves 21 de abril 19:00 h. Viernes 22 de abril 19:00 h. Sábado 23 de abril 14:00 y 19:00 hrs. Entradas Moana Los boletos en la puerta costarán $7. También se venderán boletos en efectivo o con cheque durante el almuerzo a partir de la semana anterior al espectáculo. Simplemente haga clic aquí para comprar boletos.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener
Dear Parents and Guardians:
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) commits to supporting all students’ mental wellness and social and emotional learning (SEL). The School Board has approved a screener to review students’ skills and experiences in these areas. FCPS staff will use the screener to identify strengths and needs for students in grades K-12. The screener provides information regarding students’ experiences and how staff can support their needs.
SEL skills include self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. The screener will review these skills, as well as students’ relationships, feelings of belonging, feelings about their school environment, and mood. These factors are critical to positive academic, social, and emotional success.
Students in grades 3-12 will be screened in the fall and spring. In these grade levels, students will reflect and report on their own skills and experiences. Screener data will only be accessible to teachers, administrators, and staff with legitimate educational interests. Results will be maintained in secure files and databases accessible only to these individuals. Screener results will be used with other data to inform practices for SEL skill development and mental wellness. Screener data will also help staff plan interventions for students with identified needs. Parents and guardians will receive an individualized report regarding their student’s screener results following each assessment window. School staff will be available to discuss results with families on planned support.
In addition to the SEL screener, students will also be asked a 5 question survey about their growth during the school year in several areas such as: making friends, self-esteem/confidence, organization and stress management.
Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Fairfax (FCPS) se comprometen a apoyar el bienestar mental y el aprendizaje social y emocional (SEL) de todos los estudiantes. La Junta Escolar ha aprobado una evaluación para revisar las habilidades y experiencias de los estudiantes en estas áreas. El personal de FCPS utilizará el evaluador para identificar las fortalezas y necesidades de los estudiantes en los grados K-12. El evaluador proporciona información sobre las experiencias de los estudiantes y cómo el personal puede apoyar sus necesidades.
Las habilidades de SEL incluyen la autoconciencia, la autogestión, la conciencia social, las habilidades para relacionarse y la toma de decisiones responsable. El evaluador revisará estas habilidades, así como las relaciones de los estudiantes, los sentimientos de pertenencia, los sentimientos sobre su entorno escolar y el estado de ánimo. Estos factores son críticos para el éxito académico, social y emocional positivo.
Los estudiantes en los grados 3-12 serán evaluados en el otoño y la primavera. En estos niveles de grado, los estudiantes reflexionarán e informarán sobre sus propias habilidades y experiencias. Los datos del evaluador solo serán accesibles para maestros, administradores y personal con intereses educativos legítimos. Los resultados se mantendrán en archivos seguros y bases de datos accesibles solo para estas personas. Los resultados de la evaluación se utilizarán con otros datos para informar las prácticas para el desarrollo de habilidades SEL y el bienestar mental. Los datos de evaluación también ayudarán al personal a planificar intervenciones para estudiantes con necesidades identificadas. Los padres y tutores recibirán un informe individualizado sobre los resultados de la evaluación de su estudiante después de cada ventana de evaluación. El personal de la escuela estará disponible para discutir los resultados con las familias sobre el apoyo planificado.
Además del evaluador SEL, a los estudiantes también se les hará una encuesta de 5 preguntas sobre su crecimiento durante el año escolar en varias áreas, tales como: hacer amigos, autoestima/confianza, organización y manejo del estrés.
Students at LJMS will complete the survey between April 12-29.
More information, including a short video about the SEL screener in FCPS and the screener questions, can be found on the SEL Screener webpage (https://www.fcps.edu/node/43892). Please contact your student's school counselor or the school's test coordinator with questions.
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Fairfax County Social Emotional Learning Screener- OPT-OUT REQUEST FORM
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If you wish to opt your child out of participating in the SEL Screener, please email your child’s counselor or school testing coordinator, Kelsey Toure, at KLToure@fcps.edu.
PLEASE NOTE: You do not need to return this form unless you do not want your child to participate in the SEL screener this year.
Please keep your child home if they are not feeling well. Please remember to screen your child for the following Covid symptoms before sending them to school:
Recuerde evaluar a su hijo para detectar los siguientes síntomas de Covid antes de enviarlo a la escuela:
- Fever
- Chills
- Cough
- Nasal congestion or runny nose
- New shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Sore throat
- Muscle aches
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Loss of taste or smell
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
 
Students, families, and staff throughout FCPS and in our school community will use Schoology as our learning management system.
Los estudiantes, las familias y el personal de FCPS y de nuestra comunidad escolar utilizarán Schoology como nuestro sistema de gestión del aprendizaje.
Here is what you need to know now:
Department of Student Services
Counselors are assigned by teams and are your first point of contact for any question or concerns you might have. The student schedules will identify your student’s school counselor.
Los consejeros son asignados por equipos y son su primer punto de contacto para cualquier pregunta o inquietud que pueda tener. Los horarios de los estudiantes identificarán al consejero escolar de su estudiante.
Recognize our Fantastic Teachers at LJMS
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Do you want to celebrate a LJMS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.
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