Jamesville Elementary

COVID vaccinations - both second shots from the recent clinic and first shots - are available today at South Creek HS from 3pm - 7pm. Same availability tomorrow (8/17) at Riverside HS, also from 3pm - 7 pm.

Please note the upcoming meeting for parents interested in hearing more about the MCS AIG Program. There are two opportunities to attend and parents are welcome at either meeting.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone tonight at the Community Listening Meeting with the Superintendent, Dr. Fonseca. The meeting will begin at 6:30pm in the cafeteria. See you then!

Listening Meeting - Martin County Schools Dr. Fonseca August 10, 2021 6:30 pm Cafeteria JES

Due to ongoing construction on the South Creek High School campus, please use the school bus parking lot entrance to attend Thursday night's Community Listening Meeting which begins at 6:30 p.m. Thank You.

Good afternoon JES! We are looking forward to meeting our kindergarten students and parents tonight from 6-7 pm for Popsicles with the Principal. PTA will be here for parents that would like to join. The cost is $5 and names will be entered into a drawing for a prize. See you tonight at 6 pm !

Board Split on Mask Requirement WILLIAMSTON – The Martin County Board of Education decided in a 4-2 vote students and staff will start the 2021-2022 school year with a mask requirement. The motion was made by Gail Cargile that effective August 3, for MCS to follow CDC and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) recommendations during the school day. Cargile’s motion included a decision on athletics would be made by Dr. David Fonseca, Superintendent; Clay Wagner, Director of Student Services and athletic directors in the school district. Barbara Council, Board Chair; Renee Purvis, Vice-Chair; Keisha Manson and Cargile voted in favor of the motion. Van Heath and Gene Scott voted against the motion after Heath’s motion for an optional mask requirement failed 2-4. Kenneth Harrell was absent from the meeting.

AUGUST 2, 2021 MCS BOARD MEETING 6:30 pm PLEASE NOTE! THE MEETING WILL ONLY BE BROADCAST VIA YOU TUBE. THE LINK IS PROVIDED https://youtu.be/P5vhct5SLUs

Good evening JES! Here are a few quick announcements: Tuesday, August 3rd we welcome our kindergarten students and their parents to "Popsicles with the Principal" 6-7pm. Community Meeting with the Superintendent will be August 10th at 6:30 pm. We welcome students and families for Open House Thursday, August 19th 4-7pm. We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

We are working to gather as much Back to School information as we can in one spot for your convenience. Under the DISTRICT tab on our website, click BACK TO SCHOOL 2021-2022 for updates and announcements.

Due to the possible impacts of Hurricane Elsa on our area, Martin County Schools will not operate Summer School or the Summer Feeding Program on Thursday, July 8. Students and staff members working Summer School or the Summer Feeding Program should not report and no buses will run tomorrow. At this time, all other MCS staff currently working should report on a regular schedule. If that changes, we will update everyone. MCS Summer School and the Summer Feeding Program will resume on a regular schedule Friday, July 9. Please monitor local weather stations and exercise caution until this storm clears our area.

All Martin County parents whose children are attending the K-8 Summer Learning Recovery Program and are interested in their children attending the Boys & Girls Club summer camp at the Robersonville and Williamston Units must contact the unit directors to register and complete a parent orientation before attending the first day of camp on Monday, June 14, 2021. Orientations are scheduled for Tuesday, June 8 @ South Creek Elementary and Thursday, June 10, at EJ Hayes. The time for both meetings is 5:30 pm. Boys and Girls Club staff will not accept any child who does not have completed paperwork and the parent orientation. Therefore, your child will NOT be able to stay after 12:30pm at the MCS Summer Learning Recovery Program. At this time, there is now a waiting list for the Boys and Girls Club. Students will be added to the camp in the order of registration. Most importantly, the Boys and Girls Club will not open until Monday, June 14th for those registered and accepted. On June 10th and 11th, all students K-8 will be transported by bus if and ONLY if parents chose PM transportation. All other students will need to be picked up at the school where they are assigned for summer learning. If you have questions, please call Jan Wagner at the Martin County Board of Education.

Good afternoon JES! Students attending the Summer Learning Program will begin June 10th. The Boys and Girls Club will not begin until June 14th. Students will be released from SLP June 10th and 11th at 12:30. Those assigned to buses will be transported home early the first two days. All parents that signed their child up for the Boys and Girls Club summer camp must contact the unit director to register and complete orientation before attending camp on Monday June 14th. Orientation is scheduled for Tues. June 8 and Thurs. June 10 at 5:30pm. Please contact Shakera Norfleet at 252-508-5018. Please call the school with any questions or concerns.

Good afternoon JES! This is just a quick reminder Mon., May 3rd is a NO SCHOOL Day for students and staff. There will be NO assignments posted. Students return to school on Tues., May 4th. This week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Help JES thank our wonderful teachers and staff!

ATTENTION ALL JES Parents: Please complete this survey to let us know which option you prefer for your child next year. Complete this survey if your child will be in grades K-5 next year: http://bit.ly/K52122SchoolYear Complete this survey if your child will be in 6th grade next year: http://bit.ly/MSHS2122SchoolYear

Good afternoon JES! Just a reminder Kindergarten registration ends tomorrow, Friday, April 23, 2021. If have any questions, please call the school at 792-8304.

Good evening JES! Just a quick reminder - No school for students tomorrow, April 2nd. Students will be out of school all next week and return Mon. April 12th. Enjoy the break!

Kindergarten registration packets are available online or paper packet pickup, if your child will be 5 years old on or before August 31, 2021. Registration table is out front of the school with required paperwork. Registration will be this week and April 12-23.

3/28/21 Good afternoon JES! Parents and students this is a four day week! We need students to school on time and ready to work hard! Friday, April 2nd is an Optional Teacher Work Day/NO SCHOOL for students. April 5th-9th Students are out for Spring Break. Students return to school Monday, April 12th. The 5th Grading Period ends Friday, April 16th. Thanks to the families that participated in the American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge. Yearbook orders begin tomorrow March 29th $20 Cash or Check-Payable to JES. Delivery will be the end of April. JES continues with daily screenings and attestation forms. Please have the “pink forms” ready with student name, parent signature and date. Students arriving on campus after 7:55am will be tardy. Please follow MCS dress code; Leggings are not dress code. Please send water with students each morning. Water fountains are not available to students during the day. If anyone would like to donate bottles of water to JES for students, place on the benches out front. Thank you in advance. MCS will be offering STEAM+ Summer Experience. In order to prepare we need to know your intentions for your child. Please complete this form by going to the website - Elementary STEAM+ Summer Experience: http://bit.ly/STEAMK5 Thanks for your continued support of JES-Home of the Happy Herringbones!

Two more days to buy books from the Book Fair! Tomorrow Thursday, March 4th is Twin Day-Like Thing 1 and Thing 2, find a friend and dress like twins! Uniforms not required. Thanks to all the families that have supported our Book Fair!