John Muir Middle School

Falcon Newsletter 12.20.24

Jonathan Almendarez 8 months ago Friday, Dec 20 at 3:03 PM John Muir Middle School

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December 20, 2024

A Message from the JMMS Administration

Dear Muir Community,

We have officially finished the first semester of the 24-25 school year! It has gone by so quickly, and this semester has been filled with fun events and moments that have brought us and our students so much community and happiness. This week, we ended with a cupcake decorating party and notes of appreciation for our staff from students. Thank you to Mrs. DeVera for your organization and leadership to making our final weeks before break such a joy!

Don't forget to fill out the California Healthy Kids Survey, click on this link to access it. The school that has the highest participation rates wins a prize! Right now we only have 16 responses!

Please also make sure to read below for more information on our 8th grade promotion ceremony and requirements. For our 8th grade families, for your child to be able to promote, you must attend one of our information meetings in January. The dates are below in the school information section. Please make plans to attend only one.

When we return, on Wednesday January 8th we will have an early release day at 1pm to allow our teachers and staff to collaborate with Bancroft staff to provide better instruction and support for your student. There will be no office hours or tutoring on that Wednesday.

We hope you have an amazing, relaxing, and safe winter break, and we can't wait to welcome your child back to our campus in 2025!

Take care,

Elisa Alvarez, Dylan Charrin-Nguyen & Mycel Jacob

School Information

🌟 Winter Break Announcement 🌟

Dear Muir Families,

As the holiday season approaches, we want to remind you that winter break begins on Friday, December 20th, 2024, and runs through the New Year. We will return to school on Monday, January 6th, 2025.

Wishing you all a restful and joyful break with family and friends! ❄️🎉

See you in the New Year! ✨

8th Grade Promotion Information

It is hard to believe we are now getting ready for all the 8th grade promotion events. In order for our 8th graders to participate, we have academic, behavioral, and attendance expectations that must be met. .

Parents and Guardians, we have 3 meetings where we review the requirements and information regarding 8th Grade Promotion events. A parent/guardian must attend at least one of these meetings to ensure that your child is able to participate in Promotion. The meetings are as follows:

Thursday January 9th, 7pm on Zoom (Link will be posted on school calendar and parent square)
Friday January 10th, 8:30am in person in the JMMS Library
Tuesday January 14th, 7pm on Zoom (Link will be posted on school calendar and parent square)

When we return from Winter Break, the administration will be visiting 8th graders in science classes to discuss the requirements and pass out the contracts. Both the student and the parent/guardian must sign the contract. You may preview the contract here, and it is also linked to this Parent Square (Spanish & Chinese translations are in the document as well).

Early Release Day, 1/8/25

Students will be dismissed at 1pm on Wednesday, January 8th for a staff PD. Attached is the bell schedule.

There will be tutoring after school in B Hall or in C-2. Tutoring will resume on Thursday, January 9th.

Annual Title 1 Meeting 

We invite you to join us on January 29, 2025 @ 8:30am, Library for our school's annual Title 1 meeting.

Title I is a program that provides additional academic support and learning opportunities for students at schools with high percentages of socioeconomically disadvantaged children.

The program is intended to help ensure that all students meet state academic standards.

Parent Feedback

Learn more on how we can help our students through Title 1!

During this time, parents will have the opportunity to engage in conversation, ask questions, and develop a further understanding of Title 1 at John Muir Middle School.

Please save the date on your calendar! We look forward to meeting with you.

*This is a child-friendly meeting, translation is available, and snacks & coffee will be provided*

Parent Center Information

Parent Center Appointments

The Parent Center is here to support you with a wide range of services, including:

Aeries Parent Portal Assistance
ParentSquare Help
Athletic Clearance Support
Boys and Girls Club Sign-Ups
Data Confirmation Assistance
Chromebook Support
Access to Various Resources

We offer 30-minute appointment slots between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM.

Resources for the Break

Food Pantries in Alameda County

Parent Center Website

Don't forget to visit our Parent Center website, where you'll find information about:

Our Parent Facilitators
Getting Connected
Attendance
Parent Resources
School Smarts
Schedules & Calendars

And if you need help, we’re just a click away!

Feel free to reach out and schedule an appointment to get the help you need. We’re here to assist you!

Click HERE to Schedule Your Appointment!

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Parent Center Website!

Winter Break Resources 

Davis Street

Contact Neli Torres for any services listed on flyer ntorres@davisstreet.org

Welcome to FoodNow.net

Your friends at the Alameda County Community Food Bank can connect you to different food sources – from emergency groceries that you can pick up at locations near you, to home-delivered groceries, and monthly benefits from CalFresh to help you buy groceries every month.

https://www.foodnow.net/

Winter Shelter and Warming Center Resources

Below is a list of county-wide winter shelters operated in Alameda County.

Alameda County Winter and Warming Shelter Resources

The County of Alameda Office of Emergency Services also maintains a list of open warming facilities updated in real-time, city-by-city basis.

If you are in need of emergency shelter and housing assistance, please call 2-1-1 (Eden Information and Referral) or contact Alameda County Social Services Agency. Information is also available at Get Help.

https://www.achch.org/winter-emergency-resources.html

Care Solace 

Accessing mental health care is now easier than ever for you and your family.

Care Solace confidentially finds available mental health and substance use treatment providers matched to your needs.

https://www.caresolace.org/services/families

Bridges- Grief Therapy

Offered through EBAC’s Family Community Wellness Division & Learning and Education Department.

Short term grief therapy service for youth ages 7-18 offered in Hayward. Services will be offered between January 2025 - May 2025.

For more information, please contact Oscar Romo (510)871-7228 or email (circleofcare@ebac.org)

Bridges- 悲伤治疗

由 EBAC 的家庭社区健康部门和学习与教育部门提供。

为海沃德 7-18 岁的青少年提供短期悲伤治疗服务。服务将于 2025 年 1 月至 2025 年 5 月期间提供。

如需更多信息，请联系 Oscar Romo (510)871-7228 或发送电子邮件 (circleofcare@ebac.org)

Bridges- Terapia de Afliccion

Ofrecido a través de la División de Bienestar Comunitario Familiar y el Departamento de Aprendizaje y Educación de EBAC.

Servicio de terapia de duelo a corto plazo para jóvenes de 7 a 18 años ofrecido en Hayward. Los servicios se ofrecerán entre enero y mayo de 2025.

Para obtener más información, comuníquese con Oscar Romo (510)871-7228 o envíe un correo electrónico a (circleofcare@ebac.org)

ELAC

President- Jacqueline Perez

Vice President - Han Nguyen

Secretary - Rosaura Tercero

Delac Representative - Jacqueline Perez & Lesly Sanic

What is ELAC?

A school level elected committee of parents, staff and community members designated to advise school officials on English Learner programs and services.

Why ELAC?

To support our English Learners along their paths to lifelong learning and success.

ELAC MEETINGS

Sep 13, 2024 @ 8:30 am (C-4)

Oct 11, 2024 @ 8:30 am (C-4)

Nov 8, 2024 @ 8:30 am (C-4)

Jan 17, 2025 @ 8:30 am (C-4)

Feb 7, 2025 @ 8:30 am (C-4)

Mar 7, 2025 @ 8:30 am (C-4)

Apr 11, 2025 @ 8:30 am (C-4)

May 9, 2025 @ 8:30 am (C-4)

SSC

What is SSC?

The School Site Council (SSC) is a group of teachers, parents, students (at the secondary school level), and classified employees, that work with the principal to develop, review, and evaluate school improvement programs and school budgets. SSC members don’t just represent their own interests. They have an obligation to make decisions that will best serve the whole school community. Our SSC is specifically charged with finding ways to close gaps in achievement between groups of students while meeting the needs of all of our students. The members of the site council are generally elected by their peers.

SSC MEETINGS

Sep 19, 2024 @ 2:45 pm (Library)

Oct 3, 2024 @ 2:45 pm (Library)

Nov 20, 2024 @ 3:30 pm (Library)

Jan 15, 2025 @ 3:30 pm (Library)

Feb 26, 2025 @ 3:30 pm (Library)

Mar 26, 2025 @ 3:30 pm (Library)

Apr 16, 2025 @ 3:30 pm (Library)

May 7, 2025 @ 3:30 pm (Library)

May 21, 2025 @ 3:30 pm (Library)

Sports Information

Sports

Attention Girls Flag Football Players!

Tryouts will begin on Tuesday, January 7th at 3:30 PM. We had a few girls show up to the meeting today, and I’d love to get everyone started as soon as possible!

Important Reminder: All players must have their physicals and Family ID completed by the time of tryouts.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

– Milton Costa