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 #2: Don't click suspicious links. Sometimes you may get what seems like an email from a friend. But is your friend really the one sending the message? Always review the sender's email before replying to a message or clicking a link. Malicious files can extract personal data, monitor and transmit your activities, and even take over your device. Avoid suspicious or unnecessary downloads and scan documents with anti-virus software before opening. If you're still uncertain about a link, visit www.virustotal.com to check its safety. Visit www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month to learn more about Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
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October 24-28: Red Ribbon Week
See flyer for more details. This flyer was sent home with your child.
From Mrs. Duval- See attached picture for information about the Mountaineer Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry.
JCS utilizes Nutrislice as our menu partner to communicate daily menus providing nutritional information for each item and meal - it can even sort by allergens! Visit www.jcswv.org for daily menus from each school, or download the JCSWV app, available through Google Play and the App Store.
Did you know that our child nutrition team serves more than one million student meals each school year? As we celebrate National School Lunch Week, hats off to the hardworking staff in our school cafeterias for keeping our students fed, focused, and ready to learn!
A reminder that all Jefferson County Schools will be closed on Monday, October 10, for a scheduled staff development day. Thank you for your understanding as we support student success. Visit www.jcswv.org/calendar for the complete 2022-2023 JCS Calendar-At-A-Glance.
A reminder that all Jefferson County Schools will be closed on Monday, October 10, for a scheduled professional learning day.
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.
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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
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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
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!
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.
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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
