Jane Addams Middle School
Week of September 20
Dear Families,
We made it through our first full week of school. Students are starting to settle into routines, no longer getting lost, and likely getting used to the early wake-ups.
Throughout the week we will be working with students on backpack organization, accessing Schoology and the Source, and continuing our advisory work to lay a strong foundation for our young people to talk about the current state of the word, their questions and their feelings. I encourage you all to start talking with students, perhaps with a simple, "What did you all talk about in advisory?"
We look forward to seeing 7th and 8th grade families at our Family Forums this week. And please save the date of October 11. Our PTSA is partnering with Seattle Families of Color for a community-wide workshop focused on engaging our middle level students in the work of equity. Racial Equity in our schools will take all families engaging in these important conversations at home. I look forward to deepening my learning in partnership with all of you.
Picture Day
Is tomorrow Monday (September 20) outside during math classes. See below for pre-ordering information.
Family Forums
We look forward to seeing you all during our Virtual Family Forums. These meetings are an opportunity to learn about classes, safety updates, hear from educators and ask questions.
We will host Family Forums on the following dates:
7th Grade, September 21, 7-8pm
8th Grade, September 22, 7-8pm
6th grade families who missed last week's meetings are welcome to join this week. Content is slightly different.
After School Clubs and Activities
Will begin in early October. More details coming next week. Due to the current bus driver shortage, JAMS will not provide an bus for after school activities. We will provide students with daily metro fare unless students already have an Orca card.
Curriculum Night, October 7, 6-8pm
We will also host a remote Curriculum Night. Save the date! You will have the opportunity to meet your child's teacher, hear about learning to date and how best to support your student.
Take care and let's have a great week at Jane Addams!
Paula
7th Grade Family Forum
Tuesday, Sep 21, 2021, 07:00 PM
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8th Grade Family Forum
Wednesday, Sep 22, 2021, 07:00 PM
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Picture day is Monday, September 20
Preorder photos by visiting https://yuenluischools.com/jane-addams-middle-school?rq=jane%20 through Monday, September 27. Students will also get paper packets this Friday.
Photos will be shipped to the school for distribution.
Families can order photos after September 27 but there is an additional cost to cover individualized printing, packaging, and shipping. Photos will be shipped directly to students' homes.
For questions, please contact schoolsupport@yuenluischools.com.
PTSA General Meeting and Family Workshop: Undoing Racism and Teaching Equity
The October PTSA meeting will be a general meeting and a workshop by Families of Color Seattle.
Workshop Objectives:
- Building safer and inclusive spaces: intersectional identities.
- Understanding the power of narrative, privilege, oppression, and action.
- Teaching equity to children (focusing on the 10-15 age group) and identifying community resources for further learning.
Zoom registration information.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZElduCurT4qHdb2NaNLC5Sqg2z_tCgqEbYz
Monday, Oct 11, 2021, 06:00 PM
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Jane Addams Middle School
Email: jams@seattleschools.org
Website: www.addamsms.seattleschools.org
Location: 11051 34th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA, USA
Phone: 206-252-4500
Twitter: @JAMS_Seattle