Dear parents/guardians,
Happy Sunday Patriots! I am going to get this out before kicking off today! Go JAGS, beat the Packers. We had an impressive week here at JSMAL. It was spirit week. A huge shout out to Ms. Wilson for organizing the week that came with a bunch of dress-down days, a pep rally, and a dance. Our cadets looked great and showed a great deal of team spirit!
Thank you to all the eighth-grade parents who came to our High School Transition Night! We had nine high schools present. I did speak with the principal of Frank H. Peterson, and she wants to come out to JSMAL and speak directly with our eighth graders. She apologized profusely for not being able to get representation out to our event. The magnet window opens this year on December 1 and closes on January 31. If you do not select a high school for your cadet, during this window, your cadet will automatically be enrolled in your neighborhood high school. I am attaching school choice information if you still need guidance on choosing the best high school for your cadet.
November 1st is a school day. Before the hurricanes, it was a weather day, so make sure you send your cadet to school. We also have Heiken Mobile Vision unit coming on this day. 35 of you preregistered for this so please ensure that your cadet is in school this Friday if you planned on using this service for free exam and glasses if needed.
In school field trip coming soon! Iceman Game fieldtrip November 14, 2024.
Field trip must be paid online at schoolcashonline.com
This in-school field trip is for students who have zero referrals, and a minimum GPA of 2.0
Admission is $35 and includes A bagged Lunch; however, students with allergies can bring a bag lunch in a Ziploc bag. It has to be clear: Icemen Hockey Gift, Educational Workbook based on Fla. Educational Standards, grades K-12. It is a cashless event. There are concession stands where students can purchase food, snacks, and drinks. It is highly recommended that students bring a debit card or prepaid credit card. Although cadets do have the option to purchase “concession tickets” with cash. The lines to purchase the "concession" tickets are usually long and cadets will miss most of the game waiting in line. No bags allowed. Transportation will be Duval County buses. We will depart JSMAL at 9:30 am and return to the school by 1:30 pm Permission slip is attached, and you must pay online with the link above.
Calendar Events this week:
Monday, Oct 28 (A Day) – Volleyball away at Westside Middle.
Tuesday, Oct 29– (B Day) – Last Football game at Lakeshore.
Wednesday, Oct 30 – (A Day) – Early dismissal. The school day ends at 1:40. Team Up ends at 5:00 pm
Thursday, Oct 31– (B Day) – Halloween
Friday, Nov 1 – (A Day) – School Day, no longer a weather day. Vision Screening for those who preregistered with Heiken.
Calendar Events coming soon:
November 13 – Veteran’s Day Ceremony at 10:00 am.
November 14 – In-school Ice Hockey field trip and SAC/PTSA meets at 5:30 pm.
November 16 - CTE Showcase at Everbank Stadium, 8-12 pm.
Tamara Roper
Proud Principal
JSMAL Vision: We exist to ensure that all cadets value and demonstrate leadership, character, citizenship, physical development, and academic excellence.