Dear JCMES Families,
This week, we are thrilled to be celebrating Staff Appreciation Week, and it has been a wonderful time of honoring the dedicated individuals who make our school such a special place. Each day, our staff members go above and beyond to support, guide, and inspire our students, and we are taking this week to show just how much we value all that they do.
We have been having a blast with a fun decades theme. We kicked things off by stepping back into the 1950s and enjoying a delicious lunch from Southern Kitchen. On Tuesday, we grooved into the 1960s with a classic ice cream shoppe and refreshing soda floats. Today, we are celebrating the 1970s with some groovy school accessories to brighten our staff members' day.
The celebration continues with the 1980s and 1990s later this week. On Thursday, staff will enjoy a variety of sweet treats, and on Friday, we will wrap up the week with a nostalgic lunch from Pizza Hut.
As we look ahead to tomorrow, we want to remind all families of our third to fifth grade students that they will be taking their reading SOL test. We know our students are ready to show all they have learned, and to help them be at their best, we ask that they arrive to school on time, enjoy a nutritious breakfast, and get a good night’s sleep tonight. Additionally, as students will be testing in both the morning and afternoon, we kindly ask that you refrain from picking up your child early tomorrow so that they can remain focused and complete their tests without interruption.
Please continue reading for additional updates and upcoming events below:
Missed the Yearbook Order? We Have You Covered!
We have a lot of extra yearbooks available! Buy 1, Buy 2, Buy 3! Extra yearbooks are still available for just $20 each. If you did not get a chance to order one, now is your opportunity to grab this keepsake full of memories. Payment can be made by cash or check (made out to JCMES).
Get Ready for Summer Math Fun!
We are excited to offer summer math bags for students in PreK-5, thanks to extra Title I funding and the Gobbler Give Back initiative. Each free bag includes hands-on math manipulatives and a helpful guide filled with engaging activity ideas to build number sense over the summer. Bags will be sent home during the last week of school, just in time for summer learning. Click on the link to sign up for a bag today: Summer Math Bags
Field Day Volunteers & Snack Donations Needed
Field Day is coming soon, and we are looking for volunteers to help run stations and keep things fun and organized! We are also seeking donations of snacks to keep our students energized throughout the day.
➡️ Sign up here: Field Day Volunteer & Snack Sign-Up
Sweets Ice Cream Night – May 13 PTO Meeting
Our May PTO meeting will be held at Sweets Ice Cream on Tuesday, May 13, from 6–8 PM. PTO officers will be there to connect with families, share goals for next year, and of course—enjoy some sweet treats! A portion of all proceeds from 3–8 PM will go back to JCMES. Come for the ice cream, stay for the community!
Upcoming Dates:
May 5–9 – Teacher Appreciation Week
May 8 – Dental Clinic (PreK–2)
May 8 – Reading SOL (Grades 3–5)
May 9 – Dental Clinic (Grades 3–5)
May 13 - 3-8pm Sweets Ice Cream Fundraiser + PTO Meeting
May 14 – Science SOL (Grade 5) / Social Studies SOL (Grade 4)
May 20 – Math SOL (Grades 3–5)
May 29 - PTO McDonald’s Spirit Night (4:00pm-7:00pm, New Market location)
As we move through this week and look ahead, we want to wish all of our families a wonderful and relaxing rest of the week! With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we extend our warmest wishes to all the amazing mothers, caregivers, and mother figures in the JCMES community. May you enjoy a well-deserved, peaceful weekend filled with love and joy.
Erin Branner, Principal | erbranner@rockingham.k12.va.us
Chelsea Imbrescia, Assistant Principal | cimbrescia@rockingham.k12.va.
