JAMS-SMASH Theatre Winter Session
MUSICAL THEATRE Wednesdays, 3:15-4:15 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17 Classes will include theatre games, improvisation exercises, and students will work on scenes, songs, & dances from Broadway musicals including HAMILTON, MEAN GIRLS, THE GREATEST SHOWMAN, WICKED, and more!
THEATRE DESIGN & STAGECRAFT Tuesdays, 3:15-4:15 1/12, 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16 Students will learn about the major elements of Technical Theatre (Costume, Make-Up, Lighting, and Set & Prop Design) and choose from one of these elements to create a design from a play or musical of their choice.
Classes are offered in a Zoom format and give students an opportunity to connect with each other and express themselves. The classes are FREE and registration forms are in the students' grade-level google classroom.
Check out this video to see the JAMS-SMASH Theatre students in our distance learning Improvisation and Theatre Games classes!
https://www.smedfoundation.org
Attention JAMS Students and Families!
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 time, weekly starting in February for 8 sessions. Groups are optional.
Please click on the following link to view our form and learn more!
https://forms.gle/YMAhoAaAbccWfb2p7
If your child is interested in joining, please remember to submit the form by January 22nd!
Celebrating the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King
Information about events can also be found on this webpage: https://www.mlkjrwestside.org/ and below.
8TH GRADE PARENTS:
The deadline to design and purchase a kudos ad for your 8th grade student has been extended. The deadline is January 17th. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to send your child a congratulatory message in this year’s yearbook.
You may design and purchase an ad by going to www.jostens.com
JAMS Counseling Corner
The JAMS Counseling Corner Google Classroom code was changed to k3v7xh5. Please have your students join so they will have access to some useful and informative materials, including Online Learning Resources, Stress & Anxiety Reduction Strategies, Study Tips & Techniques, Cool Things to Do, Helplines & Hotlines, etc. Take care, and we hope you have/had (depending on when this was posted) a great winter break!
Sincerely, the JAMS Counseling Team
Santa Monica Education Foundation Paper Airplane Challenge
Calling all paper airplane enthusiasts!
Post a photo or video of your plane or flight to show your support for Santa Monica schools and be entered to win!
How to participate: Every Santa Monica public school student is invited to create, fly, and post photos or videos of their plane or flight with the hashtag #SoarWithSMEF on Facebook or Instagram!
All submissions will receive a Golden Flyer Certificate and be entered to win in four categories:
- Longest Time in Air
- Distance
- Artistic Design
Each category winner will receive a $15 gift card to CVS, thanks to a generous donor!
Submission deadline is January 15. More details and a paper plane template are at
smedfoundation.org/plane
Desafío del avión de papel de la Fundación Educativa de Santa Mónica
¡Llamando a todos los entusiastas de los aviones de papel!
¡Publique una foto o video de su avión o vuelo para mostrar su apoyo a las escuelas de Santa Mónica y participar para ganar!
Cómo participar: ¡Se invita a todos los estudiantes de las escuelas públicas de Santa Mónica a crear, volar y publicar fotos o videos de su avión o vuelo con el
hashtag #SoarWithSMEF en Facebook o Instagram!
Todas las presentaciones recibirán un certificado de viajero dorado y se ingresarán para ganar en cuatro categorías:
- Mayor tiempo en el aire
- Distancia
- Diseño Artístico
El ganador de cada categoría recibirá una tarjeta de regalo de $15 para CVS, ¡gracias a un generoso donante!
La fecha límite para la presentación es el 15 de enero. Más detalles y un patron de avión de papel están en smedfoundation.org/plane
The Sweetest Creative Writing Contest
Every week, Staffing Agency, Recruiting for Good is sponsoring The Sweetest Creative Writing Contest for Middle School Students in LA.
1. Kids simply answer, “What you love most about your mom, and why?” (kids hand script entry two sentences, no-typed entries).
2. Parents take picture of entry and email it to Sara@RecruitingforGood.com (include kid’s first name, grade, and school they attend).
3. The most inspirational entry every week; wins a 4-Piece Ballotin Belgian Chocolate Box (from KC Chocolatier in Santa Monica).
To learn more about this fun contest, or our purpose driven work programs for kids visit; www.KidsGetPaidtoEat.com.
For more information: https://www.joinonelove.org
To register:
https://joinonelove.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMlcuyvqT8sG9H6fMVO0j06wU2VRnexjhA4
JAMS Reflections Winners
Congratulations to JAMS students:
Ben Felson, 8th grade – (Category: Film Production, middle school 6-8) for his short film “Love Through A Lens”
Lily Hyding, 7th grade – (Category: Literature middle school 6-8) for her short story “Why Do I Matter?”
They were up against students at Lincoln MS and Malibu MS.
YEARBOOK 2020-2021
The Coronavirus and Distance Learning will not stop this year's JAMS yearbook class from publishing the 2020-2021 John Adams Yearbook. The price is $30 and you do not want your child to miss out on these precious memories! You can purchase your yearbook at www.jostens.com
Attendance & what to do if your child is absent:
Students enrolled at JAMS are expected to engage in distance learning in order to meet compulsory school attendance requirements. Attendance for each student will be recorded in Illuminate daily. If a student is unable to be online for distance learning, parents must report this to the school attendance clerk.
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 sending an email to jbeekman@smmusd.org. Please be sure to provide your child's name, ID number or birthdate, date of absences and a detailed reason for the absence. If the absence is technology related, please write "technology issues" under the "Other" option.
Absences must be reported within 72 hours from the date of absence in order to have your child's record up to date. Absences that are not cleared within 72 hours will be recorded as truant. For more information on district attendance policies, please refer to SMMUSD's Attendance FAQ page.
