JML UMHT Newsletter
November 2023
Teen Vaping Information Night
JML is a drug-free zone (where vaping devices are prohibited) and our school environment is not only a positive one for teaching and learning, but is also a safe one for All. At times, students will break the Student Rights & Responsibilities rules and bring contraband onto school property. When school officials are aware that this has occurred, we act swiftly by investigating, working with the student(s) and family(ies) involved, assigning disciplinary consequences (up to a 10 day suspension with a recommendation for review at the Central Office level), and offering interventions.
On November 15 at 6:00pm, JML will host an evening for parents and students that will review vaping and drug trends, what to look out for, and how to respond.
Wednesday, Nov 15, 2023, 06:00 PM
J. Michael Lunsford Middle School, Ticonderoga Road, Chantilly, VA, USA
College Readiness & Financial Planning
Middle School is a great time to start getting information and planning for college. Please join the JML School Counseling team for our next parent presentation with The College Place and Virginia 529 on Friday, November 17th at 9:15 AM. The College Place Director Jason Puryear will be presenting This Paying for College workshop which provides helpful information for parents and students to better understand college costs in VA, federal and state financial aid, financial aid applications, and family conversations about college financial planning. These important areas of focus pave the way for preparing to pay for a college education. This workshop will also include information on the VA 529 college savings plan.
All parents are encouraged to attend. We will share their slide presentation on the JML website in the counseling section.
If you plan to attend, please RSVP here
Friday, Nov 17, 2023, 09:15 AM
Lunsford Middle School
Lunsford CARE Network & Winter Giving!
CARE Network: We are grateful to the families who have offered to join our JML CARE Network and Winter Giving. Families who participate in this program ensure our students have what they need to be successful. Whether it's school supplies, clothing, grocery gift cards, holiday wish list items, or other needs that arise, we count on our JML support network. If you would like to help other families within our JML community please register as a JML CARE volunteer: https://form.jotform.com/222425552478055.
Winter Giving:
The Winter Giving Campaign is underway! If you can help to support the needs of JML students who are in difficult situations, please sign-up through the virtual giving tree! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DA4AE2DA3F9C61-44966216-2023
About Us
Our Mission
The mission of the Unified Mental Health Team (UMHT) is to promote school-wide mental health initiatives with a multi-tiered system of support. The team is responsible for providing a continuum of prevention and intervention supports and services to address the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students and to remove barriers to learning in the school environment.
Our Roles
Jennifer Poteat - School Social Worker: Provides mental health support and is the link between the school, student, family and community. Referred by counselor for targeted and intensive interventions
Kristin Holland- School Psychologist: Provides behavioral and mental health support; referred by counselor for targeted and intensive interventions
School Counselors: work with all students on Academic, Career, and Personal Development. Primary Contact for all students.
Joy Jackson- 6th Grade Counselor
Jennifer Nocito- 7th Grade Counselor
Holly Fuhrman- 8th Grade Counselor & Lead Counselor
Ellen Foley- Spectrum & English Language Learners
Blaise Carland- Student Assistant Specialist: Works with at-risk students and those with substance use and/or mental health concerns
Cari Zuckerman- School Nurse: Provides care for acute medical concerns and manages care for chronic conditions at school
Suzie Salgado- Assistant Principal: Provides leadership and support to entire school community, as well as communicate and promote UMHT services and initiatives to the entire school community
Brandi Adams- Family Liaison: Works to bridge the gap between home and school by helping parents get the information and support they need to ensure their child's academic and social success
