ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR OCTOBER 21-27, 2024
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THIS WEEK'S EVENTS
NEWS FROM THE NEST
Principal's Message, October 18, 2024
Please take a moment to view this week's Message from our Principal, Episode 14, October 18, 2024: https://youtu.be/2K7q6YiXoCU
We also encourage you to subscribe to our EJHS YouTube Channel to ensure you never miss a video update: https://www.youtube.com/@EastJacksonHighSchool.
Campus Road Closures on Thursday, October 24th
Attention Eagle Nation:
Please make plans to enter/exit campus on Thursday, October 24, 2024 via the starred routes indicated on the map below. The red lines indicate all roads/areas of campus we will have closed during the ​school day to set up for our annual Eastside Fall Festival.
Eastside Eagles Fall Festival
We look forward to seeing you at our Eastside Fall Festival tomorrow! Join us for food, fun, games, and trunk-or-treat! The only expense that night is food, thanks to our Eastside Eagle Foundation sponsors. All games and inflatables are free! An event parking map is included below for your reference.
Lady Eagles Basketball and Volleyball Fundraiser
The East Jackson girls basketball and volleyball programs are teaming up with Merk Farms to bring you their first annual Haunted Maze. Come test your bravery against our terrors on October 25 & 26 and November 1 & 2 from dusk till 10pm. See you there!!
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.
8th Grade Visits Empower
Our 8th grade students recently had the opportunity to visit the Empower College and Career Center to learn more about the CTAE pathways. We are thankful to Empower for welcoming us and sharing about their classes. This trip provided great information as we get ready to register for classes for next school year.
Hispanic Heritage Month
To commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month, eighth grade students organized and led a showcase of various Hispanic cultures using music, dance and poetry. The event provided an excellent time for reflection and appreciation to recognize the significant contributions Hispanic Americans have made to our country.
Middle School Soccer Conditioning
8th Grade Boys and Girls Soccer Players:
Middle school soccer conditioning starts on Tuesday, October 22nd. Girls will train at EJMS, and boys will train at the EJHS practice field. All 8th grade boys and girls soccer players need to see Coach Davis in room 305 to get more information about tryouts and sign-ups.
Spanish Club Meeting
The Spanish Club will meet Wednesday, October 23rd in Señora Kirk´s Class immediately after school. We will celebrate El Día de los Muertos.
FFA Meeting
FFA will have its October meeting on Tuesday, October 29th at 3:30 in the Ag barn at Empower. Come in your Halloween costume and enjoy a pumpkin carving competition and an apple bar. We would love to see you all there!
Beta Club Meeting
Beta will have its October meeting on Monday, October 21st at 3:15 in the media center. This will be our annual trick-or-treat meeting! Members can wear a costume for an extra Eagle Hour! The team with the most costumes will win a prize! We look forward to seeing all of our members there! Don't forget, if you have a conflict and can't attend, you need to fill out the Google form to sign up for the virtual make up meeting.
Students and Teachers, please make sure to check your parent square messages for a form to nominate a Beta Member of the Month. Nominees should demonstrate our pillars of CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP, ACHIEVEMENT, or SERVICE. We will recognize this member at our meeting.
Senior Casuals
Seniors, it is time to choose your formal and casual photos for the yearbook. Contact Ms. Lawhorn (mlawhorn@jcss.us) with your questions.
Fall Testing Dates
SAT, ACT, ASVAB on October 23, 2024
Save the date for the PSAT, ACT, and ASVAB. For more information about each of these tests, visit the links below.
Why Take the PSAT?
https://k12.collegeboard.org/.../sat.../why-offer-psat-nmsqt
Why Take the ACT?
https://www.act.org/.../en/reasons-to-take-the-act.html...
Why Take the ASVAB?
https://www.asvabprogram.com/media-center-article/87
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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