Come out and participate as PTA plans future activities for our students. Your ideas matter!
As a reminder, Lawrence Greene will be at JEC TODAY at 5:30 PM offering a free African drumming presentation to students and families in the auditorium. Also, an LSIC (Local School Improvement Council) meeting will taking place as well. Enjoy the show and contribute ideas to improve your community school. Hope to see you there!
Lady Jags will have their first basketball game of the season on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at JEC at 5:45 against Gihon. Please come out and show your support to our 2024-25 Girl's basketball team. **This will be the only game held at JEC this season due to gymnasium upgrades this year.
As a reminder, admission for all visitors (including athlete's family) per game is: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $1 students and free for 3 and under.
Lawrence Green will be at JEC on Sept. 26 working with students during the day on African drums and rhythm. As an added bonus, he will be offering a FREE presentation to students and families at 5:30 PM on Sept. 26 in the JEC auditorium. *JEC received a generous grant from the Parkersburg Area Foundation and is offering hands-on steel drum instruction in the classroom.
We will also hold a LSIC meeting to gain input from families with regard to improvements in the teaching and learning environment. Hope to see you there!
PSA: Today, students at JEC were taught the emergency drills for a Shelter in Place and a Weather Drill. Weather drills are important in the event of inclement weather. This drill prepares students on what to do and where to go if our area were to have extreme weather , winds or a tornado. Shelter in Place drills train students on where to go and what to expect in the event of a Shelter in Place. This drill prepares students (for example) if we have a situation in our area where the air would become unsafe. Students are aware that doors would be sealed and taped off with ventilation systems turned off in the event of a real Shelter in Place emergency. All students and staff were prepared in advance and drills practiced. Everyone did a fantastic job and know the importance of moving quickly, quietly and orderly to ensure the safety of everyone around them.
PSA: Today, students at JEC were taught the emergency drills for a Shelter in Place and a Weather Drill. Weather drills are important in the event of inclement weather. This drill prepares students on what to do and where to go if our area were to have extreme weather , winds or a tornado. Shelter in Place drills train students on where to go and what to expect in the event of a Shelter in Place. This drill prepares students (for example) if we have a situation in our area where the air would become unsafe. Students are aware that doors would be sealed and taped off with ventilation systems turned off in the event of a real Shelter in Place emergency. All students and staff were prepared in advance and drills practiced. Everyone did a fantastic job and know the importance of moving quickly, quietly and orderly to ensure the safety of everyone around them.
Picture day is coming! October 2. Flyers going home.
Don't forget - if you registered your Prek to 2 student- tomorrow at 5pm!
Dear Wood County Schools’ families: Thank you for your courage, patience, and understanding this week as our school personnel and law enforcement agencies worked together to keep our schools safe. We are fortunate for the relationship between our school system and law enforcement. Wood County Schools would like to express gratitude and appreciation for the law enforcement agencies throughout our county and state who provided support to Wood County Schools this week. Thank you to the Parkersburg Police Department, Wood County Sheriff’s Department, Vienna Police Department, Williamstown Police Department, and the Capitol Police. -- Christie M. Willis -- Superintendent
Wood County Schools is aware of an online threat targeting various school systems across West Virginia. We take every threat seriously and are actively monitoring the situation. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority, and we are working closely with local law enforcement to ensure that all necessary precautions are taken. We will continue to keep our community informed as we gather more information. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
LSIC Local School Improvement Council meeting to be held at 5:30 in the JEC library on Sept. 12. LSIC's give parents the opportunity to be involved in their child's educational process and work alongside the principal, teachers, service personnel and community to improve student and school performance. Hope to see you there. Election to be held to select participants to serve as voting members for a 2 year term.
On Thursday, October 3, 2024, The West Virginia Department of Natural Resources is presenting an educational program on native West Virgina animal species for grades Pre-K-2 for the students and their guardians at Jefferson Elementary Center in the little gym. The program will last approximately 60 minutes and there will be hands on opportunities for the children and guardians to touch and feel various animal furs and skins as well as a live animal.
Phones and Internet at JEC have been restored. Thank you for your patience!
Sept 9: JEC phones and Internet are presently down. Please be patient as we work to have it restored.
JEC Creative writing club tryouts Sept 9-13 for grades 3-5. Inquire with Ms Hylton.
Girl’s Basketball try-outs open to grades 3-5 on Sept 4 & 5 from 3:05-4:30. Must have a signed permission slip to participate in addition to shorts, sneakers, water bottle and a positive attitude! Good luck, future Lady Jags.
Pre K Reminder EDITED Sun, Aug 25.
Full day pickup starting Aug 26 is at 2pm NOT 2:15.
Due to enrollment numbers in kindergarten, we will begin dismissing Kindergarten ONLY from Door 2 effective Monday, Aug. 26.
Door 2 is located near main horseshoe exit.
Pre K Reminder
Prek begins Monday, August 26. Drop off is from 7:45-8:00 at the JAG doors.
Please make sure that you inform a staff member at the doors of your child's name before they leave them.
1/2 day pick up will be at the JAG doors at 11:00.
Full day pick up will be at the JAG doors at 2:15.
When picking up please park behind the cone in the bus lane or across the street where we do drop off
KINDERGARTEN REMINDER!
On the morning of Monday, August 26 please continue to drop off your child between 7:30 and 7:45 at the JAG doors. Parents are invited at 8:20 am for a brief Kindergarten Orientation, to find out who each child’s teacher is. Orientation will be held in your child’s new classroom and will give parents the opportunity to meet their child’s teacher, go over important information, and to answer any questions you may have. We will offer an additional orientation time at 3:00 pm for any parents that are unable to make the morning session. You will not need to attend more than one session of orientation, so please choose the orientation time that works best for your schedule. We look forward to a great Kindergarten year!
Thank you,
JEC Kindergarten Staff