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Join Dr. Ricardy Anderson for a virtual Mason District Roundtable
Guest presenters:
- Joash Chung, Manager of Tutoring Services, will provide an introduction to Tutor.com, highlighting the many online tutoring services available to students.
- Leigh Burden, Assistant Superintendent of Financial Services, will provide an overview of the FY 2024 Advertised Budget.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Register to Attend (Zoom)
Spanish interpretation will be available. Please indicate if another language is needed.
Learn more about Tutor.com
Learn more about the FCPS Budget
On Thursday, March 16th, students who qualified as "Tigers in Good Standing" were able to purchase $2 tickets to attend the "Shamrock Jam", hosted by our Student Council Association. To be a "Tiger in Good Standing" a student needed to have zero in-school or out of school suspensions in the 3rd quarter, and fewer than three tardies in the 3rd quarter. The SCA, led by sponsors Ms. Gustafson and Ms. Wagner provided festive decorations, a fun photo booth, St. Patty's Day themed games and activities, with prizes, as well as a slice of pizza and a drink for each student.
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The music was provided by our own 7th grade science teacher Mr. Bruce "DJ Brucey" Martinez. The students in attendance had a great time!
Special thanks to the parents who responded and came in to help set up and decorate!Our next "Tiger in Good Standing" event will be the 8th grade semi-formal, coming up in June. Students' "TIGS" standing will reset for the fourth quarter, so everyone still has a chance to be eligible!
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  Hi Awesome LJ Band Parents and Community,
The LJ Symphonic Band participated in the District X Middle School Band Assessment held at Sandburg Middle School on Friday, March 10th. Three judges listened, critiqued and rated our stage performance, which consisted of 3 band pieces. A separate judge listened, critiqued and rated our performance in the sightreading room.
As a result of our level of performance, all 4 judges rated us “Superior”, which is the HIGHEST possible rating a band can receive. This result is commonly known as receiving “straight ones” and is very difficult to achieve.
I want to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of your amazing children! Thank you to you for supporting your child’s music education and the LJMS bands! A special Thank You to our parent chaperones, Ms. Lusk and Mr. Ragsdale! The 2 of you helped make this assessment event smooth, relaxed and fun!
Best,
Joel G. Woodson
Hola comunidad impresionante de LJ Band,
La Banda Sinfónica de LJ participó en la Evaluación de la Banda de la Escuela Intermedia del Distrito X que se llevó a cabo en la Escuela Intermedia Sandburg el viernes 10 de marzo. Tres jueces escucharon, criticaron y calificaron nuestra actuación en el escenario, que consistió en 3 piezas de banda. Un juez separado escuchó, criticó y calificó nuestro desempeño en la sala de lectura a primera vista.
Como resultado de nuestro nivel de desempeño, los 4 jueces nos calificaron como "Superior", que es la calificación MÁS ALTA que puede recibir una banda. Este resultado se conoce comúnmente como recibir "los directos" y es muy difícil de lograr. ¡Quiero reconocer el arduo trabajo y la dedicación de sus increíbles hijos! ¡Gracias por apoyar la educación musical de su hijo y las bandas de LJMS! ¡Un agradecimiento especial a nuestros padres acompañantes, la Sra. Lusk y el Sr. Ragsdale! ¡Ustedes dos ayudaron a que este evento de evaluación fuera fluido, relajado y divertido!
Mejor,
Joel G Woodson
Procedure for purchasing new student laptop chargers
Replacement laptop chargers can be purchased for $23 and there are two options to purchase them. First, have your child either bring in a check for $23 made out to Luther Jackson Middle School or bring exactly $23 in cash. If they bring in cash, we cannot make change so please have them bring in the exact amount. Then they can request an e-hallpass from any class at the beginning of the period and to go to Mr. Waldren's office, room 502 to pick up the charger.
Your second option is to purchase a charger from MySchoolBucks for $23, the link is also at the top of the FCPS and LJMS website. If you do not have an account you can create one. Please purchase the charger under your child's name and Mr. Waldren, Technology Specialist, will be notified of the purchase. After you login to their account, click on School Store at the top, under categories choose [GROUP] Lost or Damaged Technology, click on FCPSON Laptop Replacement Power Cord, and add it to the basket for purchase. If you are in need of a more detailed guide, please use the following, How to Pay for Tech in MySchoolBucks. Then request the tech pass from any class at the beginning of the period and to go to Mr. Waldren's office, room 502 to pick up the charger.
 Studies have shown that 13 is the average age of first-time drug and alcohol use.
Natural High is “a drug prevention nonprofit that inspires and empowers youth to find their natural high and develop the skills and courage to live life well.” The Natural High campaign highlights helping children and teens find healthy thrilling activities to fulfill the dopamine (feel good) levels in the brain.
 Resources:
Natural High
Fentanyl is Now The Leading Cause of Death For Young People in the US (video)
Live Your Life Naturally High
Knowing The Signs: Substance Abuse & Today’s Use (Video)
Adolescent Substance Use: America’s #1 Public Health Problem
FCPS video on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs
For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.
 Keeping schools safe is my #1 priority. There may be times where you or your student can help. Sharing information with the LJ administration, the LJ security, and the myself as the School Resource Officer can both keep the school safe as well as create a school environment that allows students to focus without unwanted distractions.
How can your student share safety information?
- Speak directly to a teacher, a counselor, or an administrator in the building.
- Report the information through the FCPS anonymous tipline. (This tipline is run by FCPS security office and information is not shared with the police department unless required by law)
- Find me during a transition or lunch time or go to the Student Services Office and let them know you would like to speak to the SRO.
- If there is an immediate threat, your student can come speak to me anytime.
As always, Fairfax County Police Department is here to serve you. If you ever have information about an immediate threat or need a rapid emergency response, call 9-1-1 right away.
Finally, if you have any general questions or would like more information about reporting, you can always email me at enoch.green@fairfaxcounty.gov. I look forward to being a continued resource to you.
Officer Green (342395)
1. Healthy Mind Grant’s Workshop: Discover practical strategies to help your child develop emotional intelligence and cope with stress and anxiety! Join us for our upcoming session on Supporting Social Emotional Learning in our Students on Wednesday, March 22nd from 7-8pm.
In today's challenging times, equipping our children with the skills they need to navigate life's ups and downs has never been more important. That's why we're excited to offer this free workshop, which will provide you with valuable tools and strategies to help your child thrive.
If you missed our first session, don't worry - you can by click here to listen to the recording and gain actionable takeaways to improve your own mental wellness. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow with our community! We can't wait to see you there!
Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81760514068
Meeting ID: 817 6051 4068
Passcode: 202998
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Volunteers Needed: We need your help to keep our PTA thriving and successful. Join our team of dedicated volunteers and make a real impact in our school community. We are currently seeking volunteers for the following positions:
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Audit Committee: One volunteer to join the team that will perform the end of the year audit of the PTA financials.
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Nominating Committee: Three volunteers to nominate candidates for next year’s PTA board vacancies.
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2023-2024 Board Vacancies: President, Vice-President, Hospitality Chair, Spiritwear Chair, and Food Pantry Chair.
By volunteering, you'll have the opportunity to use your skills and expertise to contribute to our school community. You'll also gain valuable experience and meet other like-minded individuals who are passionate about education and community building.
To volunteer, please email us at president@jacksonmspta.org Thank you for your support!
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April Restaurant Night: Save the Date for our upcoming restaurant night at Nando's in the Mosaic District on Monday, April 24th from 11am-8pm.
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FREE Online Tutoring: Did you know that FCPS offers free online tutoring services for all students? Click here to access these services and give your child the academic support they need. In addition, the Manager of Tutoring Services will provide an introduction to Tutor.com on Wednesday, March 29th at 6:30. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the many online tutoring services available to students.
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FCPS Strategic Plan: Don't miss the opportunity to make your voice heard! Three more virtual sessions will be held in APRIL for YOU to participate in and influence the direction of FCPS's new Strategic Plan. You will be asked to discuss the student survey results and select the top goals that you think FCPS should prioritize in the coming years. No time? No problem, you can use this form to submit your comments. Your input is important!
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Spirit Wear: We have sweatshirts ($35) and magnets ($5) for all current LJMS students, incoming LJMS students, LJMS-loving family members, LJMS-supporting neighbors, and more. To purchase online with a credit card, go to https://ljmspta.memberhub.com/store. If you’d rather pay by cash/check or have any questions, email Lynn Collins at spiritwear@jacksonmspta.org. Go Tigers!
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LJMS PTA
Counselors are assigned by teams and are your first point of contact for any question or concerns you might have.
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