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It is hard to believe that we have already finished our 4th week of school this year. The administrative team at Luther Jackson Middle School would like to thank all of the families that made it out to our annual Back to School Night this week. We are also excited for Ms. Raven Jones to be joining us on Monday as her official first day as principal. Please stay tuned for opportunities to engage with the administrative team.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Keeping students and staff safe is a priority for all of us. We have a crisis management and emergency preparedness plan for our school that is reviewed and updated regularly. Our plan includes procedures on how to respond to incidents such as fires and tornadoes. Students and staff regularly practice these drills every school year. We also practice lockdown drills.
A new Virginia Law (22.1-137.2) requires schools to notify parents at least 24 hours before a school practices a lockdown drill. However, we are not required to share the exact date and time of the drill. We are required to practice lockdown drills two times a year. FCPS lockdown drills do not include any type of active shooter scenario training, they are instruction and classroom based.
Additional information on our lockdown drill program to include parent tips and FAQs can be found on the Emergency Planning and Crisis Response web page. After reviewing this content, you should discuss the value of these safety drills with your child.
Keeping our school safe and secure for all students and staff involves the participation of the entire school community, and we thank you for your help to keep our school safe.
Sincerely,
Rob Plunkett
Assistant Principal
The Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology online application portal will open Monday, October 24th, at 4:00PM. Representatives from TJHSST will be giving an information presentation on Monday, October 3rd, at 2:30PM in the LJMS auditorium. The presentation is approximately 30 minutes with additional time for questions and answers. Both students and parents are invited to attend. No registration is necessary. Please note that students attending this information session will need to sign up for a second after school session if they are not leaving school with a parent after the presentation. Please contact Mr. Tickle at BRTickle@fcps.edu or 703 204 8124 for questions or for help with the application process. For more information, please go to the TJ Admissions webpage at https://www.fcps.edu/tjadmissions.
Digital Resources at Jackson MS
Our teachers are busy creating engaging lessons for students. Many teachers are hoping to use some powerful digital applications that require your consent. Without consent, teachers will need to plan additional lessons or deviate from a useful application altogether.
This link will take you to the consent form:
Thank you for your attention to this important component of blended learning and support of our teachers!
Upcoming Dates:
September 26th - Teacher Workday - No School for students
October 5th - Holiday - No School
October 10th - Staff Development Day - No School for students
October 24th - Holiday - No School
October 28th - End of 1st Quarter - 2 Hour Early Release
October 31st - Teacher Workday - No School for students
- Join the PTA: Your membership dues and generous donations are what fund the support we give back to our fabulous school! Join and donate online https://jacksonmspta.org/ or in person at back-to-school night.
- Restaurant Night Fundraiser: Mark your calendars to support our first fundraiser. Wendy’s located at 3040 Gate House Plaza will donate funds to our school from all sales that mention our school all day on Wednesday Sept 21, 6:30am-9:00pm.
- Reflections (ART program) call for entries: Reflections is a National PTA-sponsored program that encourages students to express themselves through the arts. This year’s theme is “Show your Voice!”. Deadline for submissions: Friday October 21, 2022. Check their website to learn more or email the program chair, Meredith Caldwell reflections@jacksonmspta.org .
- Spirit Wear: Wow, we sure sold a lot of spirit wear at Back to School Night! There are a few MAGNETS ($5) and ADULT SMALL SWEATSHIRTS ($35) still available. If you would like to purchase something, please email Lynn Collins at spiritwear@jacksonmspta.org. Supplies are limited!
 In appreciation,
LJMS PTA
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