January 10, 2024

Principal’s Message

Dear Jupiter Middle School Families,
We are excited to share that our students have had a strong start to the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year. The beginning of the semester has been marked by positive energy and a renewed commitment to building a supportive and engaging learning environment.

Teachers and staff have been reinforcing key expectations for success, focusing on the pillars of respect, responsibility, and resilience. These values are at the heart of everything we do, helping to create a foundation that will support a positive and productive school climate throughout the semester.

Our teachers and students have hit the ground running with standards-based instruction, ensuring that academic growth is aligned with our goals for excellence. We're excited to build on the strengths of our school community from the first semester, using these as stepping stones to continue our strong and connected learning environment.

Anchored in respect, responsibility, and resilience... We Are One Crew!
Thank you for your ongoing support as we work together to create the best possible experience for every student, and enjoy your weekend.

With gratitude, Lisa Hastey

Yearbook News
January is the FINAL MONTH to buy Yearbooks and Student Ads
January 25 is the last day to buy yearbooks! 
Parents - You should have received messages from Jostens directly, but in case you missed them, the link to purchase your child's yearbook is here. 
IMPORTANT: We rarely get extra copies to sell at end of year.  If we receive any, sales are on a first come first serve basis for the waitlist. We sold out last year and anticipate selling out again this year. 

Yearbook Ad Purchase – This is a separate purchase from an ad.  Buying an ad does not mean that you are buying a yearbook.
Ads - To buy an ad, you will use the same link. Click on "Yearbook Recognition Ads" and create an account. It will walk you through how to add photos and your special recognition message for your student. 

Yearbook Purchase – This is a separate purchase from an ad. Buying an ad does not mean you're buying a yearbook. CLICK HERE TO ORDER YEARBOOKS OR AN AD. 
Questions? Please contact Sireesha Rutter.

Happy New Year: January Mariner Messenger Now Published
The new JMS school newspaper is out now, and it has a lot of great content! This issue includes the new What If article, A Day in the Life with an Eating Disorder, a 2024 Trends Recap slideshow (with a video!), an Op-ed on AI, International Holocaust Day, and much more! Make sure to check out the Dear Mariner, our anonymous peer advice column, and be sure to look for the fun recipes and interactives in this issue! We hope you guys had an amazing break! Our 27-member, student-run publication works to provide updated and relevant information to our fellow students, teachers, parents and families and they'd love your support. For any questions, please contact Sireesha Rutter.

8th grade News
Choice Application Season
The Choice Application for next school year is open online until January 31, 2025.

ACTIVITIES
Clubs - Updates for this week include the Mariner Mermaids Robotics Club.

Athletics - All students trying out for a sports team must have a completed Athletic Packet on file, before tryouts begin.  No exceptions. Contact Nicole Loihle, Athletic Director

All students trying out for a sports team must have a completed Athletic Packet on file with Nicole Loihle, Athletic Director, before tryouts begin.  No exceptions.

Closed Tryouts – No spectators.

Girls Soccer Team Tryouts
After school 4:10 – 5:30pm:
-Monday, January 13 - 6th and 7th grade
-Tuesday, January 14 - 8th grade
Students must sign up in Ms. Johnson's room.
Bring cleats, shin guards, and water.  Meet on soccer field.
Any questions about tryouts, email Megan Johnson

VOLUNTEERS
PTO – Our parent volunteer organization Cathy Scheid, President
Meeting – January 15, 9:45am    
Facebook

School Advisory Council (SAC)
All meetings are open to the public.
Are you interested in joining SAC?  Email Robert Howell, SAC Chairman for more information

Important Dates
January 15    PTO Meeting – 9:45am
January 20    Holiday – No School
February 24    No School – Professional Development Day
March 21    End 3rd 9 weeks
March 24 – 31    No School – Spring Break and Teacher work day
April 1        Begin 4th 9 weeks

Absences 
Do have a question about an absence on a particular day?  Contact the teacher for that period.

Absence Notes: Send notes to Odell French, Attendance Clerk.
  Include students first and last name, student number, dates and reason for absences.  All absences   
  are not considered excused.  That decision is based upon SDPBC rules.

Have questions about Jupiter Middle School?
Email Juanita Deal