Student Store News
We will slowly begin to reopen the Student Store on Thursdays and Fridays during lunch for all grades. As of right now we will only be selling Otter Pops (100% Fruit Juice with no coloring or dyes) for $1, PE clothing (if anyone still needs stuff), and 8th Grade Hoodies. Please note these are volunteers at the Store so there may be a day that we are not open due to unforeseen circumstances.
If you are interested in volunteering in the student store, please contact our PTSA President Stefanie Schlepp at jamspresident@gmail.com.
COUNSELING GROUPS AT JAMS
Never fear! Support groups are here!
The JAMS counseling program is proud to host a variety of groups to provide support to students who share similar experiences and to develop coping skills or gain tools to overcome challenges. Groups are FREE and take place during a non-academic class, lunch, or advisory period weekly starting in February for 8 sessions. Groups are optional. If you are interested in your child participating in a counseling group, please turn in your completed permission slip to Mrs. Cowgill (6th grade counselor), Ms. Check (7th grade counselor) or Ms. Asiaban (8th grade counselor). DUE BY Monday January 24th, 2022
Personalized Project-Based Learning (PPBL) Pathway
We will be presenting at the January 25th Samohi experience virtual event for any interested parent and student. Then at JAMS, in the 8th grade science classes February 4th, and we will have another PBL Pathway virtual info session for parents on Feb 15th. If the student and parent would like to speak with me before then, please email me at (jrishe@smmusd.org ).
Link: https://www.smmusd.org/PBL
Applications are due in March.
Live Links Below:
6p General Session: https://smmk12.zoom.us/j/82931568221
Course Description Commercials: https://bit.ly/SAMOcommercials
Project Based Learning: https://smmk12.zoom.us/s/84637538624
Special Education: https://smmk12.zoom.us/j/81972906639?pwd=LzVnWW9iSTF3VE9VcFpFYWw4Q2Yvdz09
Athletic Information: https://bit.ly/35agssR
Submit Questions: https://bit.ly/SAMOquestions
Site Governance Council Meetings for 2021-22
Please note the following Site Governance Council Meeting dates for the 2021-22 School Year:
- 01/27/22
- 02/24/22
- 03/31/22
- 04/28/22
- 05/26/22
Meetings are via Zoom from 4-5:30 pm.
Upcoming ELAC meeting - January 27th
Join us February, 27 at 6:30 pm for a presentation by Siugen Constanza from the Malibu Boys and Girls Club along with the Wellness Center. She will be presenting an opportunity to join "Parenting a teenager" series follow by Linda Bustamante from LA211 with important updates for the community.
Link: https://smmk12.zoom.us/j/87895362207?pwd=Tkp4RHdRWUlUNzlBd043K0ltY2Iwdz09
FLASH Candy Sale!
Support JAMS Science Magnet and celebrate your loved ones at the same time by ordering from See's. This fundraiser is only open until Jan 28th so act fast! Link: See's Candies Yum-Raising - santa monica science magnet - JAMS - Science Magnet
CyberDragons News!
Our new logo, designed by team members Sabrina Glasser, Georgia Rowe, and Jasmine Martinez, with guidance and T-shirt design by team mentor Mario Cipresso...
CyberDragons teams placed 3rd and 5th out of 14 teams in the meet on December 19!
The CyberDragons are upgrading and preparing Bob And Petunia to compete in QUALIFIER events on January 30 and February 20. They'll each be competing against approximately 24 teams in LA County for the opportunity to move on the next level, and only 1-2 teams from each Qualifier move on.
If you need to reach us, please email: robovikings90405@gmail.com.
Go CyberDragons!
JAMS Students Need Your Donation by January 31!
$25,000 Match PTA Content – JAMS
Two Matches – Triple Your impact
Triple your donation for JAMS!
Many important programs at JAMS only exist because of donations to the Ed Foundation. Our mindfulness program, Digital Dragon class, arts programs, and teacher training depend on your donation.
And now, thanks to a $5,000 match from the JAMS PTSA and a $25,000 match from Miramar Hotel and MSD Partners, your donation for our students is TRIPLED!
Please make your donation by January 31 at smedfoundation.org to triple your impact for JAMS!
Dos donaciones para igualar - ¡Triplique su impacto!
¡Triplique su donación para JAMS!
Muchos programas importantes en JAMS solo existen por donaciones a la Fundación Ed. Nuestro programa de atención plena, Digital Dragon (Electivo de app), programas de arte
y formación para maestros dependen de su donación.
Y ahora, gracias a una donación para igualar de $5,000 de JAMS PTSA y una donación para igualar de $50,000 de Bird, ¡su donación para nuestros estudiantes se TRIPLICARÁ!
Por favor haga su donación antes del 31 de enero en smedfoundation.org y triplique su impacto para JAMS.
PTSA Meeting - February 10
Topic: JAMS PTSA President's Zoom Meeting
Time: Feb 10, 2022 06:30 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 853 5855 7987
Passcode: JAMS21
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Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kbNB0YCXo1
Parent Check-in and Outreach - Chat with Nancy & Liz
Much like the eight Coffee with the Counselor from last school year, these six Chats with Nancy and Liz will be informal/fun parent driven Q&A sessions.
Feb 17 at 9am on Zoom
March 24 at 6pm on Zoom
April 28 at 9am hopefully in person
April 28 at 6pm hopefully in person
Topic: Chat w/Nancy & Liz
Time: Jan 20, 2022 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://smmk12.zoom.us/j/87824409622
Meeting ID: 878 2440 9622
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Meeting ID: 878 2440 9622
Find your local number: https://smmk12.zoom.us/u/kbRH2OxwdU
AVID News
Attention 6th Grade Parents: The recruitment for next year's AVID class is starting now. The AVID program is an academic elective for good, hard-working students who want to develop into great students! The AVID class concentrates on organization, focused-note taking, reading and writing, college prep, and small group tutorials by cross-age and college-age tutors. AVID is a two-year commitment at JAMS and the program continues at SAMO.
Link for the 6th Grade application:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1qGUWg1cF3OCFvID7i5xcEyyvTbRclRegSxNoLCkfn3E/edit
See JAMS AVID Website for more information.
Any questions please contact the AVID Coordinator, Shannon Hale at shale@smmusd.org
Attention 7th Grade Parents: Would you like your student to join the AVID program for 8th grade? The recruitment for next year's AVID class is starting now. The AVID program is an academic elective for good, hard-working students who want to develop into great students! The AVID class concentrates on organization, focused-note taking, reading and writing, college prep, and small group tutorials by cross-age and college-age tutors. The AVID program continues at SAMO.
Link for the 7th Grade application:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xkrT6fEGV2HQOUJh1Vxp-2h93H9s6D7g0c9AK0B5nR8/edit
See JAMS AVID Website for more information.
Any questions please contact the AVID Coordinator, Shannon Hale at shale@smmusd.org
Boys & Girls Club of Malibu Wellness Center
Boys & Girls Club of Malibu Wellness Center is offering a weekly parenting group. Being a parent is tough, especially if you have a teenager! This group is all about creating a safe, inclusive, non-judgmental space where parents can come together and feel heard, relate to one another, and explore helpful parenting solutions. Every Tuesday, 7-8pm, starting Feb 8. Find support & practical solutions! Join us by registering here https://bit.ly/ParentingTeensGroup
Español registrarsé aquí https://bit.ly/CriandoAdolescentes
(There is no cost associated with joining this group. Open to all district parents of teens. Parents of teens of all abilities are encouraged to join us).
Attendance & what to do if your child is absent or leaving early:
ABSENCES
All absences and tardies must be excused by parents or guardians. Parents may report absences via the JAMS website (click on the "Find It Fast" button at the top right and then select "Report an Absence"; or click here) or by leaving a detailed phone message at 310-452-2326 x72201. Please be sure to provide your child's name, ID number or birthdate, date of absences and a detailed reason for the absence.
LEAVING EARLY
Please let us know first thing in the morning if your child will be leaving school early. You may either fill out the online "Report an Absence" form or write a note and have your child deliver it to the Attendance Office before the start of school. The note should contain your child's name, the date/time they will be leaving school early, the reason for leaving early and a phone number where the parent can be reached for verification. If your child is leaving early on a Tuesday, please allow an additional 10 minutes for them to complete their Covid testing before leaving campus.
Absences that are not cleared within 72 hours will be recorded as truant. For more information on attendance policies, please visit the JAMS website or refer to SMMUSD's Attendance FAQ page.
