All SJMS families are invited to come out for a Halloween Movie Night and Trick-or-Treat Fest on Friday, October 29th! Come in costume or pajamas, or come as you are. Don’t forget to bring your own outdoor seating (folding chairs), and pillows and blankets for optimal coziness! Please note that this is a FAMILY EVENT - we're expecting [...]
Here's What Happened... Members approved the Consent Agenda which included (1) minutes from last meeting, (2) checks to be ratified, and (3) plans for a PTA Membership Raffle featuring four tickets to Disneyland as grand prize. Special Guest Speaker: Jennifer Larson, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Ms. Larson gave an engaging 30-minute talk about Proficiency-Based Education, [...]
At a PTA General Meeting in September, members voted unanimously to approve a set of eight goals for the PTA to pursue this year. Placed first among them after some heartfelt discussion, is this one: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We hold diversity, equity and inclusion as core values. We aim to nurture a culture where [...]
San Jose Middle School PTA is excited to announce that Fall Enrichment Activities are now open for enrollment! Courses start in October and end in December. Deadline for signups is Friday Oct 8th. Spots are limited and these courses are first-come first-served so sign up now! For details, view our Enrichment Activities page at sanjose.nusd.org/enrichment. To sign [...]
By Appointment weekdays after school at a time to be scheduled between 2:45pm-5:30pm $210 for 6 sessions Private tutoring is a powerful way to support your child’s learning and set them up for success. Designed to fit each student’s needs, private tutoring can accelerate learning beyond their classroom, help them understand concepts [...]
By Appointment, To Be Scheduled Private Lessons will be 45 minutes, Small Group Lessons will be 90 minutes $160 Students will learn how to play their choice of instrument or deepen their abilities through small group lessons with a seasoned instructor/performer. Students will be divided into groups by ability level. Must bring an instrument. These [...]
We're excited to announce the return of Student Clubs! These meet mostly at lunchtime, occasionally after-school, and offer a great place to build friendships around new and shared interests. Visit our Student Clubs Page for clubs, meeting days and times, and who to contact to join. This year's clubs include: Dance Girls' Club Musical Theatre [...]
We’re excited to announce the “Scorpion Success Center!” SJMS has arranged to offer free teacher-staffed drop-in homework help in the Library every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:45pm to 4pm. It’s a fact of middle school: Students need a quiet place and time to do their homework with help available. Every student has gaps in [...]
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President [...]
The SJMS Cross Country Team is back! Come on out and join. Starting on Friday, September 17th, practices will take place every Friday from 2:50pm to 3:50pm. The team will compete in two middle school meets (dates to be announced). Led by Ms. Pasquale and Ms. Wien. Sign Up Here
