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7th Grade Parent Volunteers Needed for Promotion Party

Principal's Message

Welcome to spring at JLS. This is a very busy and exciting time of year on our middle school campus. There are nine weeks left of school. Students are actively engaged in a multitude of activities as the academic school year rapidly comes to an end on June 12th. This can sometimes be the time of year when our students become a bit more lax about appropriate attire, effort and behavior. We are blessed with 930 wonderful kids who will almost always aspire to be the best they can be. However, even the "best" kids can manifest less than acceptable behaviors as they navigate the teenage years, especially when the year winds down and the temperature rises. It is important that we maintain our standards and encourage our kids to behave in ways that keep them proud and safe.

We have had a very successful year to date. I know you join me in recognizing the good work of our staff, students, and parent volunteers. Our collaborative work in educating and mentoring our future leaders is the most important work there is. What a joy it is for me to be principal of JLS. Each day I am thankful for all the successes, challenges, efforts, and relationships I enjoy here at JLS. Thank you to all who support me, and my staff, as we do our very best to create a learning environment that responsibly and proactively improves the lives of our most precious gift: your children.

There are a number of important events that I would like to invite you to. On Saturday, May 3rd, hundreds of JLS students will be joining the community parade on May Fete Day in downtown Palo Alto. JLS always supports this fun event by sending our outstanding and talented Marching Band. I hope to see many of you on May 3rd. Come join us.

The month of May also offers us the opportunity to welcome our incoming students and their families to JLS. On May 15th we expect to see many new families for our incoming Parent Visitation Day. This event starts at 8:30. The next day, May 16th, incoming 6th grade students will visit JLS starting at 10:30. Please continue to check with our website, our May edition of Panther Tracks and JLS e-news for details.

Our annual Open House/Portfolio Night will take place on Wednesday, May 21st. This evening will start at 5:30 with the Many Faces of JLS Dinner. We started this community event last year to create more opportunities for staff and families to get together as we celebrate our common interests and rich diversity. I hope you will be able to join us. We are still looking for parent volunteers so don't be shy. If you are interested in helping please contact our office at 856-5188. After the Many Faces Dinner we will hold our Open House/Portfolio night and Bookfaire starting at 7:00. This event is not the time to confer with your child's teachers about your child's progress, but a time to talk with other parents, visit classrooms and look at successful projects JLS students have completed during the year. Parking is going to be a challenge so arrive early.

Promotion takes place on Thursday evening, June 12th. The ceremony and additional celebrations for our 8th grade students is one of the highlights of the year. Celebrating the growth and success of our 8th grade graduates is an honor and a privilege. With much to be thankful for, this is Mr. Cox.

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