The internet may be out at East Middle, but that isn't stopping our 7th grade math teachers! Students learned about adding positive and negative numbers using hands on activities with a deck of cards! Great work Mrs. Winter and Mrs. Foster!
It's the 12 Days of Jagmas for our faculty and staff at East High!
On the first day of Jagmas, the EJHS admin gave to me...Candy-filled mugs! In addition, there's a mug decorating contest! Can't wait to see who the winner is on Monday!☕️🎄
Critical Thinking in Action!
WJMS students in Ms. Campbell's class took a deep dive into the effects of rising temperatures on water sources. 📚 After reading and annotating individual articles on the topic, they teamed up to share insights and collaboratively develop conclusions based on evidence and data. 👏 Great job building those analytical and teamwork skills!
Two Jag vocal groups brought holiday cheer to Kroger today with festive carols for shoppers! Thank you to EJMS's A Whole Lotta Treble and EJHS's Vocal Jaggs for sharing their gifts of talent, spreading joy through music and making the season brighter for all! #ConnectedCitizen
At this week's JCBOE meeting, the board recognized JCTC Special Education teachers for providing exemplary services to Special Education students in Career and Technical Education. These outstanding educators help JCS students reach concentrator and completer status at a much higher rate than other districts statewide. Congratulations to David Asher, Curt Jackson and Andy Block (not pictured)
JELV Friendsgiving! Living out the District Graduate Profile attribute of being a connected citizen. Ms. Fryman and Ms. Turner's Kindergarten classes collaborated with Ms. Whitaker's preschool classes to have a snack and do a craft together.
Happy Thanksgiving from the EJHS counseling office! Enjoy your break and we will see everyone next Monday!
JCS Arts had a great time at the pathway fair today. Thank you, West Middle!
Students collaborate with Ms. Prudencio and Ms. Kenimer to build balloons for the parade today. This was a culminating activity that supported an ELA unit they just finished!
Thank you Rachel Stephens for your service to East Middle. We look forward to you supporting Warner Elementary as Head Custodian. Congratulations and thank you for all of your hard work!
The East Jessamine High School HYPE Leadership students shared a little gratefulness this morning with our bus drivers!
A huge thank you to our amazing JCS food service teams across our district for preparing delicious Thanksgiving meals for our students this week! 🦃 Your hard work, love, and dedication make such a difference, and we're so grateful for all you do to nourish our district family.
JELV teaching teams using high quality instructional resources with high engagement strategies! This is the result of strong collaboration in PLCs. It's impressive go see a guaranteed and viable curriculum for all students!
Student led seminar discussion in Mrs. Frederick's English class. So impressed with the rich conversations around the characters of Hamlet.
Great learning time at Red Oak with Mrs. Halustick!
Look at this beautiful West Jessamine Middle student artwork!
Mrs. Marquette's Advanced Game Design & Programming class is diving into a hands-on project! Students are crafting clay characters, which are then scanned and imported into the computer for animation. Using Mixamo, they add dynamic movements to their models, and then apply coding in Unity to control the animations. Way to use critical thinking skills to bring your creations to life!
Come out to enjoy some incredible entertainment at the KCAL Gospel Showcase on Friday, December 6th! Admission is free -donations will be accepted and will benefit the JCS Homeless Education Program. Your support helps to ensure that every student has the resources and stability they need to thrive in school and beyond. Thank you to KCAL and everyone involved in this terrific event for making a difference in the lives of our students!
Mrs. Williams and Ms. Deaton work ed with seniors today to apply real world skills. by discussing the pros and cons of electronic payment systems. They worked through a bank account simulator to learn how to manage funds, pay bills, and balance their spending. Additionally, this helps students to be connected citizens and enhances their community impact. By managing finances wisely, individuals can contribute to the economic health of their community. Responsible spending and saving habits can stimulate local businesses and boost the overall economy. Way to go, Mrs. Williams, Ms. Deaton & Seniors!
Phlebotomy students are working to complete their required “sticks” to earn their certification. Our very own Mr. Thomas was a patient, and this student crushed it. Way to show confidence and get the job done! 💉
