What an amazing Spring Showcase! Thank you to everyone who showed up and got to celebrate all the wonderful things our scholars are doing at EJMS! The support and community on the East side is unmatched! Thank you all for a wonderful night! #proudtoroar
Our Sources of Strength Color Run would not have been possible without the amazing collaboration of so many dedicated people and groups across our district. A huge shout-out to Betsy Montgomery and the East Middle Counseling Team for their vision and leadership bringing us into our 4th annual event We're grateful for the enthusiastic support of the East Jessamine Staff and PTO, the inspiring Sources of Strength team leads from across the district, our incredible Peer Leaders, and our valued community partners. Together we are building strength and spreading positivity throughout our community through the 8 SOS pillars at the heart of the program: Family Support, Positive Friends, Mentors, Healthy Activities, Generosity, Spirituality, Physical Health, and Mental Health.
We can't wait to see you tomorrow! Looking forward to celebrating all the achievements of our Jaguars! #proudtoroar
Cheer tryouts start tomorrow! Check out the details below! #proudtoroar
Hello EJMS Family and Friends,
We hope everyone enjoyed a beautiful weekend. Thanks to all who came out to the Sources of Strength Color Run on Friday - what a great evening we had! This week is another busy one and we look forward to seeing everyone at the Spring Showcase on Tuesday from 5:00 - 6:30. We also have the school book fair happening this week, spring sports and so much more. Check out what you need to know for this and the upcoming weeks in this edition of our school newsletter.
https://secure.smore.com/n/hcxga
More from our 4th Annual Sources of Strength Color Run!
4th annual Sources of Strength Color Run!
Is your student interested in playing football next year at EJMS? Join the Remind group!
We are just one day away from the Color Run! This time tomorrow we will be joyfully running through beautiful colors and spending some much-needed time with our families and community! If you’re not a runner, don’t worry! There’s something for everyone! We’ll have yard games, karaoke, face, painting, bracelet making, a cakewalk, food trucks, and excellent company! The first 100 participants to show up and get a free T-shirt! It’s fun, free, and no sign-up is required.
🗓️Tomorrow from 6:00-8:00
📍 At East Jessamine Middle School
🙌 Hosted by our JCS Sources of Strength Student Leaders
Current Raider, Future Jaguar! We had a great visit from our neighboring Red Oak 5th graders today! We cannot wait until August when they join us on our campus! #proudtoroar
Our very own Amy Harlan is a finalist in the Traveling Teacher of the Year!
The nominees for this award are educators who are passionate about student travel and combine the thrill of exploration with enriching learning experiences. These teachers go beyond the traditional classroom walls, harnessing the power of travel to broaden horizons, foster cultural understanding and ignite a lifelong passion for learning in their students. They navigate the many challenges of organizing trips while inspiring curiosity and respect for the diverse world we live in.
Voting ends May 23rd! You can vote one time, so every vote counts!
Navigate to the link below, select "vote" and follow the prompts to vote for Mrs. Harlan! Let's bring this home for the East side! #proudtoroar
Link: https://teachtravel.org/amy-harlan/
To strengthen our family engagement efforts, please take a few moments to complete this survey! We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us create a more connected and supportive school community!
Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdU13bT8I01dnU2mxOlAaopPtDKGJj_JRybpoeT25fdJTPfPg/viewform
Mark those calendars! EJMS Spring Showcase is next week, April 22nd from 5:00-6:30! We can't wait to see you there!
It's Book Fair time! And we're turning up the volume on this year's Fair with more books and more choices than ever! The purchase of every book helps promote the joy of reading and supports our students by helping fund our school library! Students can stop in the EJMS library from 4/22-4/29 or families can swing by during EJMS's Spring Showcase on the evening of the 22nd! Otherwise, feel free to shop on our Book Fair homepage up to a week after the Fair ends by using the link below!
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/eastjessaminemiddleschool
Hello EJMS Family and Friends -
Welcome back from spring break! We hope that everyone had a wonderful week away from school - whether that was relaxing at home or vacationing with your loved ones. We've got another great week ahead with spring sports throughout and our annual color run this Friday evening. This is also the time of year that our district asks for parent and family feedback regarding your experiences at our school. Please be sure to fill that out to share your voice at this link. You'll find more information about this in the newsletter and coming home with your child this week. Have a great one!
https://secure.smore.com/n/hm1ux
Support EJMS boys soccer and play bingo this Thursday night!
4/4/25 - No School in Jessamine County
Good Morning. JCS crews and Jess. Co. Emergency Management have been out this morning checking roads. Due to major flooding across the district and continued rain throughout the day, there will be No School in Jessamine County on 4/4/25.
Please stay safe today and have a happy Spring Break!
As part of KRS 160.345, Section 2(g), Jessamine County Schools is providing families, community members, and staff the opportunity for your review and input of the proposed Envision Math 6-12 beginning in the 2025-26 school year. The Kentucky Academic Standards can be accessed at kystandards.org and your feedback will be recorded at this Feedback Form. Thank you for your time and input.
Feedback Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeM6mPLKR3v23RBXl9y7A1x0gDHrFyRtUUpGteZskLvszaE-Q/viewform
Envision Math 6-12: https://view-su2.highspot.com/viewer/adf5856b28718b92e72c1ea0543fc643?iid=63f6f9d8795efc368c4ac1f2&source=email.67ee917b4e5bc5e89b09642d.0#1
KY Standards: https://kystandards.org/
🌍✨ Reflecting on Our Incredible Culture Fair! 🎉
What an amazing day it was at our Student-Led Culture Fair! Thank you to everyone who shared their culture, talents, and traditions. From the vibrant posters and decorations to the delicious food, we celebrated the diversity that enriches our school community. Together, we learned, connected, and embraced the beauty of our differences!
A special shout out to all the students and staff who made this event a success! Let’s continue to honor and appreciate our diverse backgrounds every day.
🌟 Happy Instructional Assistant Appreciation Day! 🌟
Today, we celebrate the incredible contributions of our instructional assistants who play a vital role in our classrooms. Your dedication, patience, and support make a significant difference in the lives of our students every day.
Thank you for going above and beyond to create a positive learning environment, providing individualized support, and being a source of encouragement for both students and teachers. We appreciate your hard work and commitment to our educational community!
🎉 Let's give a round of applause to our amazing instructional assistants! 🎉
