Dr. Magee’s

Monday Morning Message

February 26, 2024

Who inspires your future?

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Does your character match your goals?

JLA Student Week at a Glance

Feb. 26th - March 1st , 2024

Attendance Comparison to last year. Strive for less than 5 days out this YEAR!

Attendance Awards

Perfect Attendance= Pizza

97% Attendance= Ice Cream

Both= Free Dress Band!

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Last year our rate was 9.3% and this year it is 3.4%.

Music Department

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SALE!

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Every Friday after school

Outside gate of the 2000 building

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Scholar Credit

Open Next Friday, March 8th!

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• Cards are available as you walk in the front entrance
• Fill a card, lose a card… grab a new one before school or during passing period!

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Need a New Card???

Week of Feb. 20th- Reading

How many lessons did you complete?

Week of Feb. 20th- Math

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How many lessons did you complete?

Over 400 students had a 3.0 or better semester 1! See if you can be one of them semester 2!

Laptop Raffle at Honor Roll

Taking Care of Business

JLA Style

Free Dress Band Reminders

• NO HATS, HOODS, or BEANIES
• Pants at your waist
• No leggings/yoga pants/sweats

Must Follow all Dress Code Rules

• Rainy Days are NOT Free dress days!

You pick the color but keep the code.

Middle School of Choice

Are You High School Ready?

• Grade Point Average
• 3.0 or better
• Attendance
• 97% or Better
• Less Than 5 Absences for the entire year
• No Ds or Fs
• Especially in ELA and Math
• No Suspensions
• SBAC
• Met or Exceeded

Are you ready for High School?

Your choices limit or expand your choices. Choose wisely!

OR

3.5 and Met/Exceeds SBAC

1.5 and Not Met SBAC

Attention 8th Graders: School of Choice is approaching! Please see more information in the links below.

• Family Timeline HS Choice 23-24
• LBUSD Pathway Programs and Industry Sectors (23-24)
• Pathway Programs with Minimum Criteria
• Frequently asked Q and A
• Youtube Parent University- High School Choice
• Visit the LBUSD High School Choice website

Jefferson Students and Parents, if you would like assistance with completing the LBUSD High School Application please complete this form: High School Application Support -Meeting with Jefferson Counselor - Mrs. Escobar Mrs. Escobar will contact you to schedule a meeting. The meeting will be held between February 20-February 28 (this is when the High School application window is open).

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High School Apps Close March 1!

Services & Resources

Student Academic Support

2:45-3:45 In the Library

Jefferson’s Math Department

After School Tutoring Support

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*Subject to change based on meeting schedule.

ELL & ELA

After School Tutoring Support

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Donut Party Winners:

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Mila Ojeda

Abraham Rodriguez

Michael Dwight

George Rios

Gelina Rios

Camila Huerta

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JLA Tutoring

Make sure to sign in and get your Tutoring Gameboard stamped each time you attend so that you can earn prizes from Mrs. Peterson!

Winners- See Mrs. Peterson in Rm. 4202 this Friday before school for donuts.

Free Food Pantry

JLA Wellness Center Rm. B6

Mr. Rodriguez

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Pick out what you need and pick it up at the end of the day!

FREE SHOES

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If you need a pair of shoes, come see Mr. Rodriguez in the Wellness Center before First come first served.

Do you need a chromebook?

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check it out like a textbook and return it if

You leave lbusd! Students can see

Mrs. Lopez at the following times:

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See mrs. lopez!

Monday-Tuesday

All Grades

Periods 1-3 (Preferred)

Be sure to check with your teacher for the best time to come over.

Change your password!

What’s Good JLA!

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THANK YOU TO ALL THE GIRLS WHO ATTENDED THE STEM CAREER CONFERENCE! You are our future engineers, doctors, and scientists!

Make sure your parents or guardian attend!

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FREE DRESS BAND IF YOUR PARENT ATTENDS!!

See Ms. T. Martin

See's Candy Fundraiser

for 8th Grade Activities

Buy candy now until

March 15th.

All candy will be shipped directly to homes.

Buy Candy at our JLA Online Candy Shop

CHA 4 TEA FUNDRAISER

Bixby Village Plaza

5720 E. 7th St.

Long Beach, CA 90803

Bring your flyer and help fundraise for student activities at JLA!

This Friday March 1st from 3pm-5pm

Boys Soccer

First Practice / Meeting

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Wednesday 2/28

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3:00 - 4:30 pm

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-Bring shorts + gear.

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2/28

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Girls

S⚽️ccer

Tryouts!!!

Girl’s Basketball Today 4:30

@Lindsey

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Keep up the great work!!!

HONOR SOCIETY

Sign up for Semester 1 reward

Coming soon!

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Honor roll award ceremony coming soon as!

Jefferson Band performing

the National Anthem Live at Angel Stadium

April 22, 2024 at 6:30pm

$20 for View Seats

$45 for Field Seats

Deadline to buy tickets Feb. 29, 2024

Please see Ms. Elizondo in band room 4201 for more information

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Music Department

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SALE!

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Every Fridays after school

outside gate of the 2000 building

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Jefferson Music Department’s

Detergent Fundraiser

Help the Music Department Raise funds for Field Trips, Festivals, and Music Coaches

And save LOADS of money!

Fundraiser Ends Friday, February 23, 2024

This is the last week to put your orders in!

Ms. Elizondo in Room 4201

Boys Track and Field

Meet Coach Arevalos After School

Practice

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

3 pm - 4 pm

Things to Come

BLACK HISTORY

CELEBRATION

FIELD TRIP

See Ms. T. Martin for a permission slip

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Permission Slip DUE

Friday, FEBRUARY 23, 2024

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JLA Casting Call

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Calling all artist

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Musicians

Poets & Spoken word artist

Dancers

Singers

Creators of all kinds

If you are interested in being a part of the Black History Month celebration assembly, please talk to Ms. Liza this week.

There is still time

Parenting Partners Workshops

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HEY JAGUARS,

Check it out!

WORKSHOPS FOR PARENTS

THESE PARENTS ATTENDED and

EARNED A FREE DRESS DAY BAND FOR

THEIR CHILDREN. EACH WEDNESDAY

THEY ATTEND, THEY WILL RECEIVE ONE.

Here is the link if they want to register:

https://forms.gle/3zxQxNYU3L5ANpux6

JLA CLUBS 2023-2024

JLA CLUBS 2023-2024

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Gardening Club

Tuesdays after school

3:00-4:00 PM

in B1 with Ms. Liza and Ms. Rivera

Have fun, grow your own food, make new friends, and learn about food justice. We have a lot of field trip opportunities!

This Tuesday Feb. 27th

3:00 -4:00 p.m.

Meet in front of B1

Gardening Club

Harvest Day

Join us to harvest and cook veggies from our garden!

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With Mrs. Peterson

Mondays 2:45-3:45

Room 4202

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Come by and pick up your i-Ready paycheck!

Example

How many i-Ready lessons have you done this week?

Stop by to see & pick up your i-Ready paycheck!

Everyone is welcome!

Save up your earnings to buy….

VIP Lunch

Breakfast

Front of the Line Lunch Pass

Swag

Mystery Prizes

Sewing

Club

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• No experience necessary!
• Learn basics of sewing.
• Learn to pick coordinating fabric for projects.
• You will measure, cut, iron, pin, and sew.
• Learn to operate a sewing machine.

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• Meetings will be in Ms. Day’s room 1209, after school from 2:45-3:45 P.M. on Mondays.

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• Space is limited. 5-7 students per project. Projects will rotate.
• A survey will be posted on Canvas to sign-up.

Future

Black Educators Club

EVERY WEDNESDAY

AFTER - SCHOOL (3:00 pm)

Meet in: Room 1105 (Mrs. Johnson’s Room)

Club Leaders:

Ms. Mia, Ms. Channel & Mr. Jason

CSULB

Jaguar Pride Club

“Jaguar Pride is a space for LGBTQIA+ students and allies to make connections with and support each other. The club will work to make JLA a welcoming space for all students and raise awareness about issues in the LGBTQIA+ community.” - Trace Roth

Created by Jaxkson Trinidad-Duran & Kayden Zapien

Tuesdays, after school

Time - 2:45-3:45

Advisor - Trace Roth

Location - 7th & 8th grade

building, bottom floor at

room 7103

• This club is about meeting people who are similar to you.
• This is a safe space for you to feel supported.
• Be your true self because you are amazing just the way you are.

*You can bring your flags if you have any, you are supported here*

Non-Binary Questioning Gender Queer Polysexual

Genderfluid Agender Demiboy Demigirl

Pansexual Asexual Intersex Transgender

Pride Flag Gay Lesbian Bisexual

after school every tuesday

Join the anime club, hang out with friends, Learn about Japanese Culture, and read manga together

MEET in room 1215 with Mr.Pumilia

join the anime club!

Postponed till Friday

Guitar Club

Wednesdays after school 3:00-4:00 room 1207

Join the Guitar Club and learn how to play the guitar, bass, and ukulele with Mr. Cloonan.

*feel free to bring your own guitar!!!*

Jefferson Chess Club

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Sponsors:

Ms. Corona & Mr. Chavez

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Meet in Room B2

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Play chess and learn strategies to become king of the board!

This could be you and a friend.

Every Wednesday at 3PM-4PM

NEXT MEETING:

Wednesday,

February 21st

Ms. Sanchez-Barba

& Ms. McLean

in room 1204 2:45-3:45 P.M.

Friendship Club

Wear your shirts!

Friendship Club

Technology Club

Wednesdays after school 2:45-3:45 P.M.

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Come join the

Technology Club with Mr.Lamb!

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Share other tech-tricks you know with club members and most importantly, have some fun!

*Meet in Mr.Lamb’s room 4102*

Gaming Club

This Friday

During Lunch

8th Grade

Mr. Bigornia 7101

7th Grade

Mr. Arevalos 7107

6th Grade

Ms. Corona B2

What: Students will learn aspects of filmmaking

Invite Only

When: Mondays and Tuesdays

Where: Mr. Curry’s Room #: 4103

Youth Group

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What: Discuss important topics like family, friendship, and love. Build community and grow in your faith.

With Ms. Elizondo in Room #4201

When: Fridays after school

2:45-3:45 pm

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Jag Bucks and MMM

• All staff can give Jag Bucks
• Put your first and last name on your buck and turn it in to the boxes in the foyer.
• Watch for your name on MMM period 4. Come and get your prize!

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Drawings on Mondays you pick your

PRIZE!

Great Job!

In Uniform!

Helping!

Doing your best!

6th Grade Winners!

7th Grade Winners!

8th Grade Winners!

Have a great day!

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Go Jaguars!