ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR NOVEMBER 4-10, 2024
EVENTS | NEWS FROM THE NEST | ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS | ANNOUNCEMENT SLIDESHOW
THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
NEWS FROM THE NEST
Principal's Message, November 1, 2024
Please take a moment to view this week's Message from our Principal, Episode 16, November 1, 2024.
We also encourage you to subscribe to our EJHS YouTube Channel to ensure you never miss a video update: https://www.youtube.com/@EastJacksonHighSchool.
Submit Your Veteran for Recognition
ATTENTION EJHS STUDENTS, STAFF, AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
Do you have a family member who is currently serving, or has served, in any branch of our U.S. Armed Forces you would like to recognize? Please check your ParentSquare/StudentSquare messages for a link to submit a photo and your veteran's information. All submissions are due by 3:30 pm on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
We would also like to cordially invite you to attend our Veterans Day Tribute ceremony on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 8:30 am in our EJHS auditorium.
Annual Title I Meeting
Thank you for taking the time to join us for our Annual Title I presentation prior to our Eastside Fall Festival! We are grateful for your support and your dedication to your child's education. By participating in this event, you help strengthen the school-home partnership that is so vital to student success.
The presentation covered our school’s goals, resources, and opportunities available through Title I funding. If you were unable to attend or would like to review the information presented, please review the video provided: EJHS Annual Title I Presentation.
Parents/Guardians: To confirm that you have reviewed the Title I information, we ask that you sign off by November 8, 2024 using the form sent to you in ParentSquare. Your acknowledgment helps us meet federal requirements and enables us to continue improving our Title I program for all students.
Thank you again for your partnership and support in making our school a positive and successful learning environment for all!
School-Parent Compact & Family Engagement Plan
As part of our commitment to engaging families in our school community, we want to share the following documents with you.
School Family Engagement Plan: This document establishes the school's expectations for parent and family engagement and describes how the school will implement specific parent and family engagement activities.
School-Parent Compact: The compact is an agreement between parents, students and the school staff that outlines the responsibilities of each of these groups in supporting student achievement in local, district and state academic goals.
Please sign off on the form sent via ParentSquare by November 8, 2024 to acknowledge that you have received both of these documents. You can also review these documents on the Title I Web Page on our website. Your acknowledgement helps us meet federal requirements and enables us to continue improving our Title I program for all students.
Brand New Graduation Venue
East Jackson High School is excited to announce the Class of 2025 Graduation Commencement Ceremony will be held at the new Akins Ford Arena in Athens on Saturday, May 17 at 3 p.m. The new venue will allow for:
- Increased guest capacity to ensure more family members and friends can attend and share in this important occasion.
- Ample parkingto provide a smooth arrival and departure experience for all attendees.
- Comfortable, climate-controlled environment that allows everyone to celebrate each graduate regardless of outdoor weather conditions.
- Improved sightlines to bring families closer to the stage and ensure that each graduate’s moment is clearly visible.
For additional information about the venue, please visit Akins Ford Arena’s website.
November Rotary Student of the Month
Congratulations to Susan Hollett, our EJHS November Rotary Student of the Month!
Glowometry Fun
Students in Ms. Webb's class recently took a unique approach to learning about proofs. Last week they participated in "Glowometry," where they used black lights to reveal hidden messages and assignments written in highlighter.
Drama One Act Competition
The Drama department is pleased to share with you all our One Act Competition results from this past Saturday! We are so proud of our students and their performance!
~ 1st place - Technical
~ 3rd place - Overall
~ Best Actress - Bella Ledford
~ All-Star Cast - Adriannah Anderson, Nyasia Kebreau and William Bolt
Food Drive
Plan ahead and help make a Thanksgiving meal possible for a family within our Jackson County community! The Jackson County School System is once again sponsoring a Thanksgiving Food Drive. We are looking for donations of the following items to help feed a family of four this Thanksgiving. Donations will be accepted on Friday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Empower College and Career Center Gymnasium!
8th Grade Thanksgiving
Attention EJHS Eighth Grade Parents:
You are invited to join your student(s) for our Thanksgiving meal on Thursday, November 21st at 11:15am. Check your ParentSquare for more information.
RSVP by November 8th using the following link https://bit.ly/8thEJThanksgiving
JCSS Night With the Atlanta Hawks
The Jackson County School System is once again teaming up with the Atlanta Hawks to host a JCSS Night on Saturday, January 25 as the Hawks host the Toronto Raptors! Tickets include a $10 concession stand credit and a portion of all tickets sold goes back to JCSS! Purchase tickets by visiting www.jacksonschoolsga.org/hawksnight.
EJHS Cheer Sends Commerce First Baptist Thanks
East Jackson Cheerleading would like to thank First Baptist Church of Commerce for the goody bags filled with delicious treats!
Eastside Eagles Foundation $10 for the Win
We are launching $10 FOR THE WIN! The Eastside Eagle Foundation is looking for 100 people to donate $10 a month by the end of November!
This will be one AMAZING impact for the Foundation.
Fall Testing Dates
ONGOING ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cell Phone Policy
EJHS has a zero tolerance policy regarding cell phones and other non-JCSS digital devices. Please be sure to review the cell phone policy.
ParentSquare/StudentSquare
We have moved to ParentSquare as a classroom, school, and district mass communication platform. Families should have received an invitation via the email address associated with your student in the Infinite Campus Parent Portal! Download the ParentSquare app today! (Note: you must have an active Infinite Campus portal account and be marked as a guardian to connect in ParentSquare).
Scholastic Images
Scholastic Images will be on campus on various days this year to take orders and answer questions.
Bus Riders from EJHS to Empower
Students opting to ride the bus from EJHS to Empower for morning classes should be sure to arrive on time to catch the AM Empower bus, which leaves our campus promptly at 7:45 each morning. Students who arrive late and miss the bus must report to the media center for a tardy pass. Students are reminded that multiple tardies result in disciplinary action.
Need Infinite Campus/Canvas Support?
Students and parents in need of Infinite Campus assistance should first try resetting passwords on your own with the help of this video guide: Reset Your Infinite Campus Password. If you are unable to change passwords or login, please complete the Infinite Campus Support Form for assistance and check your email within a couple of days for a resolution.
Weekly Updates
EJHS Students and Families:
Our weekly newsletter is now available. Be sure to check our Weekly Announcements page on our website under the "Families & Students" tab for this week's announcements (https://www.jacksonschoolsga.org/ejhsannouncements).
Estudiantes y familias de EJHS:
Nuestro boletín semanal ya está disponible. Asegúrese de consultar nuestra página Anuncios semanales en nuestro sitio web en la pestaña "Familias y estudiantes" para ver los anuncios de esta semana (https://www.jacksonschoolsga.org/ejhsannouncements).
Bus Rider?
Bus rider information for the 2024-25 school year is now available. Please visit www.jacksonschoolsga.org/busroutes. You can also keep track of your student's location while on the bus with the Here Comes the Bus App.
Linq Connect for Lunch Account Payments
Pay at LINQ Connect
- Breakfast costs $1.45 in the elementary schools and $1.55 in the middle and high schools.
- Lunch costs $2.10 in the elementary schools and $2.60 in the middle and high schools.
- Adults can eat with their children at $2.75 for breakfast or $3.75 for lunch.
SchoolPay for All Other Payment Transactions
SchoolPay is the only way to complete transactions related to school services, including fundraisers, club dues, and dance tickets this year. We will be limiting cash and check transactions moving forward.
SchoolPay Link: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/Student-Parking-Passes/SSEM8x.
Play Cards for the Public Library
EJCHS Students:
Did you know your JCSS student ID can be used to sign up for a PLAY CARD with our local public library? PLAY CARDS can be used to access a number of resources and provide other benefits. Please see the attached flyers to learn more!
Contact your media specialist, Renee Chandler, with questions or for more information (rchandler@jcss.us).
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Estudiantes de EJCHS:
¿Sabía que su identificación de estudiante de JCSS se puede utilizar para registrarse para obtener una PLAY CARD en nuestra biblioteca pública local? PLAY CARDS se puede utilizar para acceder a una serie de recursos y proporcionar otros beneficios. ¡Consulte los folletos adjuntos para obtener más información!
Comuníquese con su especialista en medios, Renee Chandler, si tiene preguntas o desea obtener más información (rchandler@jcss.us).
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