Jefferson Middle School
 8th Grade

Meet Your Teachers:
Email: name@jeffcityschools.org

RED TEAM
Christy Potts (cpotts) Language Arts
Dave Cuddy (dcuddy) Math
Jonathan Breedlove (jbreedlove) Science
Elaine Murphy (emurphy) Social Studies
Todd Samples (tsamples) Math/Inclusion

BLUE TEAM
Jennifer Bray (jbray) Language Arts
Carla Fowler (cfowler) Math
Jackie Thurmond (jthurmond) Science
Brad Puckett (bpuckett) Social Studies
Sabrina Webster (swebster) Language Arts/Inclusion

Brandon Vinson (bvinson) Paraprofessional
Katie Sellers (ksellers) Paraprofessional
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8 Blue

 
10-24-2011

Hello Parents,

Red Ribbon Week: Say NO To Drugs!
This week, JMS will remind all students to SAY NO TO DRUGS. While following our published dress code, students are invited to observe the following daily themes:

Monday - Pledge To Be Drug Free Day (wear red)
Tuesday - Put A Cap On Drugs Day (wear a cap or visor)
Wednesday - Sock-It To Drugs Day (wear crazy or interesting socks)
Thursday - Team Up Against Drugs Day (wear team jerseys)
Friday - Pledge To Be Drug Free Day (wear JMS spirit clothes)

Second Annual JMS Vocabulary Parade
Our second annual Amazing Vocabulary Parade will be held this Friday, October 28 at 8:30 AM. Rubrics and information specific to this assignment can be found by accessing the 8th Grade Language Arts Moodle Page.

Google Calendar of Events
Our team's Google Calendar has been updated and can be accessed by visiting the JMS homepage and clicking on 8th Grade along the left side of the screen.

Andersonville Field Trip
On Thursday, December 15, eligible 8th grade students will have the opportunity to attend a field trip to Andersonville. Money ($40) is due in full by Tuesday, November 15. If you are interested in chaperoning this exciting day and you have not yet submitted your name, please contact Ms. Murphy by this Friday, October 28.


JMS Reading Invasion / Scholastic Book Fair!
The JMS Book Fair will be held all this week (October 24-28 from 7:30 to 3:30). Our special parent night will be Wednesday, October 26. On this day, the Book Fair will offer extended hours until 5:00 PM.
8 Red

 

02-06-2012

Hello Parents,

Google Calendar of Events
Our team's Google Calendar has been updated and can be accessed by visiting the JMS homepage and clicking on 8th Grade along the left side of the screen. Scroll down to the second calendar (8 Red). You may also access the calendar via the public Web link below. Feel free to bookmark!

http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=jms8redteam%40gmail.com&ctz=America/New_York

PRIDE – Promoting Responsibility In Dragon Excellence
The PRIDE Character Word for the month of February is “tolerance” - to show kindness and acceptance to all - not just to those you are comfortable with. Please help us encourage our students to be tolerant both in and out of school! Our next PRIDE session will be Wednesday, February 8.

Social Studies: New Deal Programs Project
Groups: You may choose to work alone or in groups of two (2) or three (3). Not more than three people may work together.
Assigned Program: New Deal Programs will be drawn randomly from a hat. You may not trade with any other group. You must research the program you draw.
Research: You will need to gather the following information about your New Deal Program to share with the class: when established and when ended; purpose; achievements, outcome and effectiveness; personal story.
Presentation: You must present the above information to the class. You may use any form of presentation you feel comfortable with (PowerPoint; Prezi; display board; video; etc.).
Due Date: Presentations will begin on Monday, February 13. Groups will be randomly drawn to determine order of presentation, so everyone MUST be ready on February 13.

Infinite Campus - The Good & The Opportunity
An impressive 82% of our parents have an active Infinite Campus account!! Awesome!! This being said, nearly two dozen have not logged in this semester, and ten have not logged in since the last school year. Parents, please remember that you have access to your child’s grades 24 hours each day, seven day a week. IC is a fantastic tool to help you regularly monitor your child’s progress. Late assignments and zeroes can be quickly identified, too. Special reminder: Late work will NOT be accepted this semester in Language Arts.

Attention Parents:
JMS is in need of proctors for our CRCT test which will be given April 23rd through April 27th. Please contact Ms. Lisa Bray Ramers at 706-367-2882 or email
lbramers@jeffcityschools.org if you would be willing to help.

Progress Reports
Progress Reports will hopefully be sent home with students today, Friday, February 3. If not, reports will be sent home on Monday, February 6. Parents, please sign this report and remind your child to return it to his/her homeroom teacher on the next school day.

JMS Annual Book Fair
Our annual Book Fair will be held weekdays Thursday, February 9 through Wednesday, February 15 from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Parents and students may enjoy special extended hours on Monday, February 13 (open to 5:00 PM). READING IS POWER!! See you there!!


Thanks to all our parents for your support and encouragement!!

JMS Team 8 Red

Hello and welcome to the 8th grade. We are all so excited about this school year and look forward to a fantastic year of learning and fun. We believe that all students have a right to learn and are capable of learning. Our ultimate goal is to prepare students for the rigor of high school. To do so, we strive to maintain an environment that places the student in charge of his or her own learning. We strongly believe that students should be responsible for their own learning.

Communication is key to a successful learning environment. If you ever need to discuss any situation with us, please feel free to call at 367-2882. We want to make this experience the best it can be in preparation for a new transition in life.

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   Jefferson Middle School · Brandy Corbett, Principal
100 Dragon Drive · Jefferson, GA · 30549
Phone 706 367-2882 · Fax 706 367-5207