October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to highlight the importance of safeguarding online activity from harmful cyber attacks. Each Friday this month, we'll share tips to help our students, staff, and families secure their sensitive data and stay safe online. Tip #1: Protect your passwords! Be sure to secure passwords for your accounts and NEVER share them with others. Many platforms now allow you to enable two-factor authentication for added security to keep unauthorized users from accessing an account. Enable this security feature whenever possible. Visit www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month to learn more about Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
A reminder that there will be a two-hour early dismissal on for all Jefferson County School students on Friday, October 7. This change in schedule will accommodate an expansion of elementary school ELA and math programs. Thank you for your understanding as we work to support student success. For more information, please visit www.jcswv.org/expansion.
Looking ahead at PJES...
October 7: 2 Hour Early Dismissal
Car Riders will dismiss at 1:30
Buses will dismiss at 1:40
Pre K dismissal at 1:00 p.m.
Oct. 10 No School for Students
This is a reminder that next Friday, October 7, there will be a two-hour early dismissal for all Jefferson County Schools students. This change in schedule will accommodate an expansion of elementary school ELA and math programs. Thank you for your understanding as we work to support student success. For more information, please visit www.jcswv.org/expansion
Looking ahead at PJES...
Save the Dates...
October 24-28
Red Ribbon Week
Book Fair Week
November 10- Picture Day
Just a reminder...2 hour early dismissal on Friday, 10/7
After many years of rising scores on the WVGSA test, JCS saw a steep decline during the pandemic, from which we have not recovered. The latest scores show staggering deficits in ELA and math that keep hundreds of children below the mark for proficiency. To ensure that our students are ready for academics and life beyond the classroom, we are adjusting our elementary education program for 3-5 grade students. Please visit www.jcswv.org/expansion to learn more. There will be a district-wide TWO-HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL for all students on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, to support teachers as they prepare to make these adjustments. Thank you for your trust and support.
JCS is still hiring substitute teachers to fill short and long-term positions for this school year! Interested in substituting for JCS? Here's everything you need to know about the required training offered through our partnership with the Eastern Panhandle Instructional Cooperative (EPIC). EPIC offers the training you need to be eligible to apply for open positions. Visit www.epicresa8.org/subteachertraining to learn more, and follow our JCS Careers Facebook page at www.facebook.com/JoinJCS to learn about new positions as they become available!
You are invited to attend our first LSIC (Local School Improvement Council) meeting on Thursday, September 22nd at 8:00 AM. This will be a Zoom Meeting. If you are interested in attending, send an email to Ms. Hazy lhazy@k12.wv.us or Mrs. Shaffer nshaffer@k12.wv.us and we will send you the meeting information. Hope to see you there.
Looking ahead at PJES
Week of September 19th
Monday- Wear White
Tuesday- Wear Gray
Wednesday- Wear Pink
Thursday- Wear Brown
Friday- Wear Black
This is a voluntary activity as we help our Kindergarteners learn colors.
November 10th- Picture Day
Just a reminder...
Picture Day** has been rescheduled to November 10th
Also, please see attached flyer from Mrs. DuVal.
Looking ahead at PJES...
Week of September 12th
We will be continue helping our Kindergarteners learn their colors by participating in color days. Please have your child wear the colors listed below. This is a volunteer activity.
Monday: Wear Purple
Tuesday: Wear Orange
Wednesday: Wear Polka Dot Day (International Dot Day)
Thursday: Picture Day** has been rescheduled to November 10th
Friday: Wear Red, White and Blue for Constitution Day
**DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES OUR PICTURE DAY WILL NEED TO BE MOVED TO NOVEMBER . WE ARE SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE! IF YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE CONTACT OUR FRONT OFFICE.
La Asociación Hispano/Latina del Condado de Jefferson le invita a conocer información importante relacionada el nuevo año escolar a conocer a nuevos contactos y amigos y a comer algo rico. Las primeras 25 familias recibirán una mochila con útiles escolares. El flyer tiene más información! The Hispanic/Latino Association of Jefferson County Schools invites you to learn important information regarding the new school year. Meet new contacts and friends and eat good food! The first 25 families will receive a bookbag filled with school supplies. See flyer for additional information!
Looking ahead at PJES...
Week of September 5th
We will be helping our Kindergarteners learn their colors by participating in color days. Please have your child wear the colors listed below. This is a volunteer activity.
Monday: No School
Tuesday: Wear Red
Wednesday: Wear Blue
Thursday: Wear Yellow
Friday: Wear Green
Mark your calendars, School Picture Day is September 15th.
It is so exciting to have students back in our schools! Thank you for all you are doing to ensure a smooth start to the school year. Please remember that all JCS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022, in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to welcoming students and staff back on Tuesday, Sept. 6. Have a great weekend.
Hello JCS Families,
We had a wonderful first week of school welcoming children back into the classroom. We are happy to share an update on WVEIS 2.0, the WVDE’s upgraded information system that impacts our communications and academic tools. Much progress has been made, and as of Sept. 6, we will have full use of our Canvas Platform. For more information about the update, please visit www.jcswv.org/canvas
✨ We're so excited to open our doors for the start of another school year! A big shoutout to our teachers and staff for working hard to prepare for a great year. Be sure to check out all the fun first-day photos from throughout the district in our "Back to School: 2022-2023" photo album on the JCS Facebook page. Welcome back, JCS! 🎉
What a great first day! Just a reminder... Car rider dismissal begins at 3:30 with bus dismissal to follow. Please be patient as we work to get all children safely home the first week of school- it may take a little longer.
Welcome back, Pandas! And a big welcome to our kindergartners! Have a great year!!!
The start of a new school year means sharing the road. Please keep the following safety tips in mind when buses start rolling on Monday:
⚠️ Be alert and watch for children, especially near schools, bus stops, school buses, and school parking lots.
⚠️ Motorists are required to stop when approaching a school bus that is stopped with its red lights flashing and STOP arms extended. NEVER pass a bus from behind when it is stopped to board or offload children.
⚠️ Be especially careful when children are present in school zones and residential areas.
⚠️ Pay extra attention to lower speed limits in school zones.
⚠️ Watch for and obey signals from school crossing guards.
⚠️Only drive or park in authorized areas to drop off or pick up children at school.
We can't wait to see you on Monday!
Hello JCS Families,
Our staff have been working all summer to prepare our schools to welcome students next week. As always, there are unexpected problems that arise. An updated version of the West Virginia Department of Education's information system (WVEIS) that all school systems are required to use for everything from class lists to schedules is being upgraded. Some of the systems we worked hard to put in place over the summer are not usable right now because that system is not functioning correctly. We have created a web page about possible changes during the transition. We have taken steps to minimize the disruption for you and for students while the WVDE completes this work. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we begin a new year together! https://www.jcswv.org/wveis
