Dear Parents,

I hope that you all had a wonderful

winter holiday. We look forward to

working with you this semester to

approach the New Year with

purpose for our students.

Congratulations to all our students

who have maintained exceptional

grades and conduct first semester.

Students will be recognized for

achievement at our awards

ceremony at the end of the school

year for semesters 1 and 2.

Congratulations to Rayna Daniher

for being selected to participate in

the All-State Honors Orchestra and

to Angelica Rosado for being

selected to participate in All-State

Honors Band on January 11th.

Congratulations also to all of our 14

students whom were selected to

participate in All-County Chorus,

Orchestra, or Band at The King

Center in Melbourne. The

performances on Saturday, January

25th were top-notch performances

and our Generals really shined.

Congratulations and thank you to

Ms. Reetz, Ms. Doyle, and Mrs.

Sperr for their unending dedication

to our music programs!

This February we look forward to

continuing this momentum with a

calendar full of activities to help our

students learn, grow, and develop.

We are gearing up for FSA

assessments. Our 7th and 8th grade

students will take the writing

portion of the FSA on April 1st this

year. The FSA’s, the 8th grade

Florida State Science Assessment,

and EOC’s for Algebra, Geometry

and Civics are quickly approaching.

The testing window begins on May

1st through May 28th. Please check

our web-site on a regular basis to

find out what specific assessments

your child will be taking and when.

There will also be reminders though

Blackboard Connect calls and

emails. If you have any questions

regarding the testing process, please

call our front office. It is important

that you are well well-informed of

the testing schedule and that we

answer any questions that you may

have. Please encourage your

students to begin practicing on the

FSA web-site as much as possible.

The practice site can be found on

our school’s web-site. In addition,

our teachers are available for help

sessions before school.

We will celebrate professionals on

February 14th with Tied Together

and career exploration for all

students. Our 7th grade boys will

attend Tied Together where they

will meet professional men, learn to

tie ties, and other valuable soft

skills. All students will participate

in career exploration and we are still

looking for volunteers to share

careers with students. If you are

interested or know someone,

contact Laura Moxley at AJMS.

Also on February 14th & 15th is

Science Fair at Merritt Square Mall

and Band solo & ensemble at Viera

HS. Good luck to our participating

students!

Track season has already begun.

Jackson will host four track meets

this year since our track has been

repaired and refreshed! Check the

school website and our FaceBook

page for the track schedule and

updates.

STUDENTS OF THE WEEK

January 8 - 10

Isis Nasrawry

Wyatt Moxley

January 13 – 17

Ava Craig

Anthony Cippo

January 20 - 24

Kierra Cannon

Mariah Montgomery

January 27 - 31

Lyzara Figueroa

Isaac Kearns

The Principal’s Outlook:

“Dive into Academics”

IMPORTANT DATES

2/10 3rd Interim Ends

2/13 “Rising STARS”

incoming 7th Grade

Information Night @

5:45pm + Scholastic Book

Fair Opening!

2/14 SAC Meeting – 8:15am

2/14 Tied Together/Career Day

2/14 - 2/15 Band Solo &

Ensemble @ Viera H.S.

2/14 - 2/15 Science Fair @

Merritt Square Mall

2/14 - 2/21 Scholastic Book Fair

2/17 Regular School Day

2/18 Parent Conferences &

Scholastic Book Fair

2/19 6th Grade Visit – 9:45am

2/20 - 2/22 Cambridge

Tallahassee Field Trip

2/26 Parent Workshop:

“Preparing Students for

Success with Testing”,

6-7pm in Media Center

Ms. T. Susin, Principal

Ms. J. Shockley, Assistant Principal

Ms. C. Donohue, Assistant Principal/Dean

The third nine weeks interim

ends on Monday, February 10th.

The third quarter will end on

March 13th and report cards will

be issued on March 31st. Our

teachers have been working

diligently to ensure that our

students are receiving rigorous

and relevant coursework.

As always, we look forward to

continuing to work together to

provide your child with an

educational experience that

strives to meet the district’s

mission – Supporting students as

they transition to adult life with

high expectations resulting in

excellence for all.

- Ms. Tina Susin

Principal

ESOL Update: Please be advised that Mr. Ragsdale is teaching ESOL out of field in the certification area Reading and

Language Arts for the 2019-2020 school year. We want to assure you that Mr. Ragsdale is fully certified by the State

of Florida and is currently working to become certified in the area of this out of field assignment.

NJHS Information This month the National Junior Honor

Society will be assisting Pennies for

Patients to help raise money for the

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society!

NJHS are selling paper blood droplets

for 50 cents before school on Mondays

and Tuesdays throughout February.

1st period teachers will be competing

by collection donations, both online

and in class. Wednesdays will have

special sales and activities at lunch, so

save those pennies!

Upcoming Wednesday Meetings:

March 4 @ 8:30am – all members

March 11 @ 8:30am – officers only

March 25 @ 8:30am – all members

2nd Semester Class Fees

Band Instrument Rental –

$30.00 per/Semester

Orchestra Instrument Rental –

$30.00 per/Semester

Art - $10.00 per/Semester

Technology – $5.00

Business – $5.00

Culinary/Family Consumer Sci. –

$5.00 Semester

Lock/Locker Rental - $2.00 Year

Cambridge Applications and Renewals take place online

between January 6th to February 28th, 2020!!!

NEW Cambridge Applicants:

Online Applications are: January 6 through February 28, 2020

The online application can be started by going to the AJMS Web page,

then click on the Academics tab, and go to the Cambridge page.

*All items must be uploaded in order to fully process the application.

*Parents will be notified of acceptance on the Family Dashboard the

week of March 23-27.

7th Graders:

If you are not zoned for Jackson and are planning to continue in the

Cambridge Program for the 2020-21 school year, you need to renew

your application by February 28th via…

AJMS Web Page/Academics Tab/Cambridge/Family Dashboard

If you are zoned for Jackson, then you need to sign and return the

renewal contract that was given in Mrs. Drye’s English class.

8th Graders:

The Annual Tallahassee Trip takes place Thursday, Feb 20- Saturday,

Feb 22nd, 2020! More information will be given in Mrs. Seli’s class. A

chaperone meeting will be held in early February.

Any questions, please e-mail drye.deborah@brevardschools.org

Cambridge Corner

- MEETS ARE SCHEDULED TO BEGIN AT 5PM –

(depending upon transportation)

Monday, February 17th

Jackson & Madison

@ Cocoa High School

Tuesday, February 25th

McNair & Jackson

@ Cocoa High School

Thursday, February 27th

Jackson & Jefferson

@ Space Coast High School

Wednesday, March 4th

Madison @ Jackson

Meet starts at 4:15pm

Championship Meet:

Wednesday, March 11th @ Satellite HS

PTO

The PTO is selling beautiful wooden roses for Valentine's Day! Students may purchase roses for $1.00 each for friends or teachers. Students need to know the HOMEROOM of the students they are sending the roses to when they purchase them. All roses will be delivered to students on Friday February 14th at end of day in homeroom. Volunteers will be on the patio during lunches the following days for students to purchase roses on:

Monday, Feb. 3rd Wednesday, Feb. 5th Friday, Feb. 7th Monday, Feb. 10th

Tuesday, Feb. 11th Wednesday, Feb. 12th

Look out for the annual Dodgeball Tournament - Coming March 12th

Jackson 2020 Track Teams & Schedule Thank you to all who tried out for Track! Congratulations to the

following students who have been chosen for our teams:

7th Grade Girls

Jayda Berrios

Johanna Bunge

Alydia Higgins

Emilliana Lopez

Mallori Miller

Erica Mitchel

Mariah

Montgomery

Caroline

Richards

Mary Sims

Kennedie

Sanders

Maya Triandafils

Hannah Williams

Monika Williams

Manager: Lori-Anne

Wright

8th Grade Girls

Isabella Akery

Yahweh Bath -

Yahweh

Ella Benson

Kierra Cannon

McKayla

Christman

Faith Evetts

Samaria Glenn

Dayton Green

Soe Mantecon

Ayriana McCray

Shyla Nieto

Armani Paige

Tarlasia Roberts

Zabirah Santos

Aubrey Smith

Skye Taylor

Lania

Thompkins

Manager: Emily Genaro

7th Grade Boys

Chase Allen

Xavier

Alexander

Darrell Bacon

Antonio Banner

Brennon Beddia

Bryce Bessette

Noah Cook

Samuel Galvis

Nathaniel

Gomez

Riley Green

Stephen Gross

Dequan Higgins

Ralph Smith

Manager:

Cayden Aument

8th Grade Boys Koen Bonta

Matt Bowen

Jaden Brown

Kenneth Carter

Keyon Carter

Kayden Chamlee

Damaurion Curry

Davontae Etienne

Alexis Garcia

Carmelo Graham

Darmarion

Kirkman

Josh Marrero

Tyler Miller

Derek Vaughn

Chase Vickers

Manager:

Jared Lashley

8th Grade Girls

Isabella Akery

Yahweh Bath Yahweh

Ella Benson

Kierra Cannon

McKayla Christman

Faith Evetts

Samaria Glenn

Dayton Green

Soe Mantecon

Ayriana McCray

Shyla Nieto

7th Grade Boys

Chase Allen

Xavier Alexander

Darrell Bacon

Antonio Banner

Brennon Beddia

Bryce Bessette

Noah Cook

Samuel Galvis

Nathaniel Gomez

Riley Green

Stephen Gross

February 2020 https://www.brevardschools.org/JacksonMS

Ms. T. Susin, Principal Ms. J. Shockley, Assistant Principal Ms. C. Donohue, Dean/AP

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AJMS MEDIA CENTER SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR…

Beginning Thursday night, February 13th and running

through February 21st! Stop by during the Rising STARS

incoming 7th graders information night for a head-start!

Information night for the 2020-2021 incoming

7th grade students and their parents.

Electives

American College of Education for coming to Jackson and providing our teachers a snack.

Career Day will be held on Friday,

February 14th. We thank all the professionals who are coming out to share their careers with our students.

Our annual Tied Together event for all 7th grade males takes place on February

14th. The students will learn how to tie a tie, give a proper handshake and make eye contact. Thanks to all the male role models who have volunteered to help with this event.

Congratulations to Merry Maids, Altman Cooling and Heating and e-Angels. These three businesses were nominated for the partners in the business of education awards and will be honored at the annual luncheon on February 12th.

Don’t forget to order your 2020 Yearbook at:

www.jostens.com Please order by

March 1st. Online sales receive first priority!