Messages Celebrate Our 8th Graders
Visit our “Class of 2021 Virtual Scrapbook Page” celebrating the promotion of our 8th Graders!
Call for Volunteers! Help Decorate for 8th Grade Grad Ceremony
Volunteers are needed to help decorate the campus for 8th Grade Promotion Festivities. This year we’re trying to create a festive celebration on campus for our 8th Graders while trying to uphold health safety precautions. One way we can make the day feel special is to decorate the campus where students will do a final [...]
Scorpions Take the CAASPP May 10 thru June 4
Each year, students in grades three through eight and high school participate in the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). It is designed to assess how well students at all schools are learning new and rigorous state standards designed to prepare them for college coursework and 21st-century careers. At San Jose Middle School, [...]
WEB Leaders Needed for Next Year
The WEB Program is now recruiting leaders for next year! WEB stands for Where Everybody Belongs. WEB helps incoming 6th graders transition into middle school, make connections and feel safe. It's important to help us build a friendly welcoming community at SJMS, and it's a great opportunity for students to gain experience that reflects well [...]
May Dates to Note
May 1 – Novato Arbor Day – Plant a Tree! May 5 – Cinco de Mayo May 9 – Mother’s Day May 12-13 – Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan, Festival of Breaking the Fast) May 28 – Minimum Day May 31 – Memorial Day
Parents Needed for Next Year’s PTA Officer Positions
Parent and caregiver volunteers are needed now to create the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) Board for next year. A small handful of dedicated parents have been faithfully driving PTA efforts this year, but they cannot carry this torch alone. More are needed! The time commitment is small but the impact is high. A strong PTA builds [...]