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April 3-7 Spring Break- Luther Jackson will be closed
 Luther Jackson Middle’s Engineering students have grown and contributed hydroponically grown spinach to the Food Pantry organized by the Luther Jackson PTA.
The student-grown produce was welcomed by one of the Food Pantry’s many partners, “Food For Others” shown below receiving the spinach.
This matters, because it teaches LJMS student empathy and the power of modern farming techniques to feed the hungry.
 THE DESCENDANTS MAY 4TH 7:00 PM, 5TH 7:00 PM , & 6TH 1:30 & 7:00 PM
Tickets for our spring musical, Disney’s Descendants, go on sale starting April 1st. Go to our LJMS Website or click on this link to purchase:
Descendants Tickets
Tickets are only $6 pre-sale & $7 at the door. Tickets will also be available at the door while they last. Lunch ticket sales start at the end of April.
Come out and see Mal and the other Evils struggle between their parent’s wicked ways and a chance to be good in Auradon! Will Good be the New Bad?
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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.
 We are always working to keep your student’s safe while at school, and this often starts for your child knowing how to be safe with their phones.
When it comes to phone safety, it is wise to consider a layer of parental oversight. This may involve being aware of your child’s passcode for their phone, occasionally checking their phone, being aware of their social media applications and the usernames they use on each application and having honest conversations about wise use of the applications and some of the risks involved when they are not used in a safe way. You will decide what is right for your family.
Today, I want to highlight one simple conversation you could have with your child about Apple Airdrop. Apple Airdrop is an iPhone feature that allows files to be sent and received between phones that are close together (like in a cafeteria or a classroom). There are many good reasons why students may share a file (like a photo or a video), but there are also bad reasons. Setting Apple Airdrop to receive files from anyone can create unwanted risks. For example, if your child’s iPhone has Apple Airdrop set to receive a file from anyone, and another students sends an inappropriate or illegal picture to their phone, now your child’s phone may be part of a school or even a police investigation and may need to be seized as evidence. Whether or not your student intended to download the specific file shared, accepting an Apple Airdrop file can create unwanted problems.
Having a conversation about how and when to safely use Apple Airdrop may help prevent a future problem from even happening and will help ensure that your child is more safe and secure while at Luther Jackson Middle School.
As always, if you have any questions or another topic you would like me to discuss, please let me know. I’m here to be your School Resource Officer.
Officer Green (342395) egreen@fcps.edu
Inspirigil is a nonprofit educational group run by students at Thomas Jefferson High School (TJHSST) that provides free computer science classes, workshops, and events for students with a focus on encouraging girls to participate in computer science. Inspirigirl will be holding free Spring 2023 virtual computer science classes this year between April and May. Learn more here.
Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings (formally Stallion Summer Strings) is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 10th-21st from 8:30am-12:30pm, weekdays only.
Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.
You can find more information and registration for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Early registration is from March 1st-June 9th so sign up soon!
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Healthy Mind Grant Workshops: We are excited to have hosted two informative workshops on essential topics such as mental health and social emotional learning (SEL). These sessions provided practical strategies to help our children develop emotional intelligence and cope with stress and anxiety. If you missed either of these workshops, you can click here to listen to the first session and here for the second session.
Now, it's time for our final workshop on Building Resilience, which will take place on Wednesday, April 19th from 7-8pm. We invite you to join us and learn how to build resilience in yourself and your children. This workshop is an excellent opportunity for you to explore ways to bounce back from adversity and develop coping skills to handle life's challenges.
Don't miss out on this chance to learn and grow with us, see Zoom link below:
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!
In appreciation,
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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