Dr. Magee’s

Monday Morning Message

March 11, 2024

Celebrate Women’s History Month

JLA Student Week at a Glance

March 11th - March 15th , 2024

Middle School Sports Awards

Thanks to Coach Arevalos and Coach Bigornia for picking up the check!

8th Grade History Community Forum

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 3.6%.

Pi Scavenger Hunt Day #1

Round and round I go

With semi circles as my toes

My legs are long

My friends are fast

I was once rebuilt

So I am meant to last

I don’t eat pie, just to be clear,

but I can help make it disappear

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• One per grade level
• Please return to Ms. Rodriguez room 7202
• Only located outside, not inside any building
• Please do not get any other grade level if yours is not there

Pi Day is Coming Soon 3.14

• Scavenger Hunts:
• Solve the Riddle and Look for Pi Symbol around campus (Outdoors).
• Will only be found outside, not indoors.
• Riddles will be announced during 1st period
• Daily March 11-14
• Take symbol to Ms. Rodriguez’s Class 7202 to get prize (8th grade teacher)
• One per grade level
• Student Pie eating competition:
• Thursday, March 14th 3.14
• Held during lunch
• 10 students
• Winner gets a Pie of their choice
• Student Pi digit Competition on pi day 3.14
• Top three students per grade level will compete to memorize the most digits of pi.
• Finalist get t-shirts and prizes
• Winner will get trophy and basket of treats

Click Here to Register

Spring Festival!

Thursday, March 21st

1:30- 3:00 P.M.

Food &

Snacks

Games &

Face Painting

Music &

Arts+Crafts

Tickets $3 this Tuesday

$5 next Mon., Tues., Wed.

You can also buy a ticket with your scholar credit card

1 full stamped card = 1 festival ticket

Scholar Credit

Open Next Friday, March 22nd!

22nd!!

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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???

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Grade 6

Teacher vs. Student Kickball

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Friday at Lunch!

Meet on the Track

Click here to see rules

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Team Teachers

• Mr. Pumilia
• Ms. Orozco
• Ms. Silva
• Ms. Moreno
• Ms. Day
• Ms. Naegele
• Dr. McCabe
• Sub:Mr. Johnson
• Sub: Coach Eddie

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Team Students

• Jason Garcia
• Janyden Neth
• Felipe Osorio
• Fabian Martinez
• Samantha Escobedo
• Evan Heng
• Charlotte Allsup
• Esteban Valdez
• Abraham Rodriguez
• Jayden Villanueva
• Christopher Del Cid
• Michael Hitchcock

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Grade 8

Teacher vs. Student Dodgeball

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Friday at Lunch!

Meet in the Gym

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Team Teachers

• Mr. Gaschen
• Mr. Verduzco
• Mr. Bigornia
• Mr. Ferren
• Mr. Ortiz
• Mr. Cloonan
• Ms. Sanchez-Sadiwa
• Ms. Liza
• Sub: Mr. Johnson
• Sub: Coach Eddie

Team Students

• Luis Ramos
• William Chhang
• Christopher Antonio
• Jeremiah Johnson
• Elijah Walker
• Orlando Torres
• Lauryn Brooks
• Zariyah Stevens

Week of Feb. 26th- Reading

How many lessons did you complete?

Week of Feb. 26th- Math

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How many lessons did you complete?

Taking Care of Business

JLA Style

You need to see the nurse if you are…

• Vomiting
• Bleeding more than what a band-aid can hold.
• Need medication stored in the nurse’s office.
• Everyone must have a pass to see the nurse.

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If you need girl products, you can get them at the front desk.

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If you need a band aid, you can get it from your teacher.

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When Do You Visit The Nurse?

LUNCH DETENTION FOR…

HATS, HOODS, or BEANIES

Sagging

Leggings/yoga pants/sweats

Change outs

EATING IN HALLS!

If we have to remind you you will be in lunch detention. Choose wisely.

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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

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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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!

COMING SOON!

FREE EYE SCREENING

FREE EYE EXAM

FREE EYEGLASSES

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Stay tuned!

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What’s Good JLA!

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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

HONOR SOCIETY

Sign up for Semester 1 reward

Coming soon!

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Honor roll award ceremony coming soon as!

Music Department

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SALE!

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Every Fridays after school

outside gate of the 7000 building

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Big Sticks, Boli’s

& Mini ice cream sandwiches for

$1.00

Ice Cream Cones, Large Ice Cream Bars & Large Ice Cream Sandwiches for

$2.00

Boys Soccer Practice

A + B Team

Monday- Thursday

3:00pm - 4:30pm

Need:

-Shorts

-Shoes/Cleats (If you have them)

-Water

Things to Come

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!

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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!

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:

This Wednesday,

March 20th

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!

Postponed until Friday! Concentrate on iReady and do your BEST!

7th Grade Winners!

Postponed until Friday! Concentrate on iReady and do your BEST!

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8th Grade Winners!

Postponed until Friday! Concentrate on iReady and do your BEST!

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Have a great day!

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Go Jaguars!