JMMS Weekly Update
June 4, 2021
Principal's Message
As we come to the end of a historic year I would like to say thank you for your patience and humanity. The past fifteen months have been challenging for everyone. Our children started off at home learning online and we were finally able to move to five days a week. Although we did not always see eye to eye we all have a common goal of helping kids get a great education.
It is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to four of our Dust Devil staff who will be leaving Joan MacQueen to practice their craft elsewhere. Mrs. Jane Smith and Mrs. Rebecca Darcey will be moving to Boulder Oaks to support teaching and learning for our primary students. Mr. Cummings and Mrs. Rose are leaving Alpine to practice their crafts at a different place closer to their home. You will all be missed and we wish you the best no matter where you land.
This week's edition of the Update is overflowing with important information. So please don't skip a page. 8th Grade parents, I look forward to seeing everyone bright and early Thursday at promotion.
8th Grade Computer Return
If the device is damaged or missing its charger the family will be billed for the repair cost unless they have paid for the insurance.
All Students Book Return
Yearbook Distribution
Distance Learners can pick their books up anytime starting on Wednesday.
6th Graders enjoyed an outdoor assembly from Skyhunters
Peregrine Falcon
Peregrine Falcon and his handler
For more information on this non-profit organization, click on the link listed below.
Joyful June Calendar
Click on the link below to see a larger version of this calendar.
Joyful June Calendar 2021Alpine Education Foundation
Please visit: https://aef4kids.org/
Thursday, June 10th
Dismissal is at 11:30am.
AUSD Summer Menu of Learning Opportunities
We are very excited to be offering a range of educational, sports, and fun learning opportunities for you this summer all FREE of charge! The link to register is listed below and spots are filling up fast! Middle School Students Math Mania is taught by our very own Ms. Keller it would be amazing if some of our Dust Devils would join her. These are being held July 19-30. Questions? Contact JMMS @ 619-445-3245 AUSDSummerCamps Registration
Sports Camp Registration is now open
AEF (Alpine Education Foundation) is sponsoring a summer sports camp @ JMMS. You can register for one week or all four. 5 day camps 7:30am-11:00am. Co-Ed. To register click on this link: AEF Camp Registration
Promotion Program
Promoting 8th Grade families we want to make sure that you and your family have the most up-to-date version of our Promotion Program. We will have a limited number of programs available at Promotion and you can share this link with friends and family across the country.
DEADLINE JUNE 6th
Yearbooks are almost here! If you do not purchase one now there is no guarantee you will get one.
Reserve yours now. Use the JMMS Code #8280 and this link to purchase a book.
State Testing
English Language Arts Curriculum Adoption
The English Language Arts teachers at Joan MacQueen have been previewing a new curriculum from Carnegie Learning. The curriculum is called Mirrors and Windows and we have a full set of the curriculum on display at Joan MacQueen that is available for parents to preview through June 18th. Please email principal Currigan to arrange to see the materials.
Riley E.
Mrs. Rabasco's 6th Graders
Victor T.
Joan MacQueen Middle School
Email: ccurrigan@alpineschools.net
Website: https://www.alpineschools.net/o/jmms
Location: 2001 Tavern Road, Alpine, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 445-3245
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Joan.MacQueen