Dear parents/guardians,
Happy Sunday Patriots! I am super proud of our cadets this month! So far, we are exceeding our goals in ELA, Science and Math. We have a huge increase in the number of levels 3, 4 and 5 cadets in all subjects. We still have three important state tests coming up. This week we have math state testing, Algebra I and Geometry, and Civics. We will continue make up testing this week as well. After testing, we will be celebrating all our cadets who met or exceeded their goals in reading and math with an afternoon grill out on Wednesday, May 28th.
Looking for help with transportation? Step-Up for Students – The district has announced that buses for magnet schools will go away. One of our parents found this site with a Transportation Stipend to help offset the cost for you to drive your cadet to JSMAL: To support the transportation costs associated with traveling to a public school other than the one the student has been assigned, families of K-8 students can benefit from a transportation stipend of $750 per household. Check out the website below to apply.
https://www.stepupforstudents.org/transportation
JSMAL Summer Camp Information - Attached are Communities in Schools Summer Camp locations, dates, times & other information for your cadets. Open to all rising 6th graders to our graduated 8th graders in DCPS.
Summer Camp Application 2025.pdf
Looking for an impressive opportunity for your cadet? Mrs. Joclene Rivera will be sponsoring a Summer Trip. Use the link below to register.
Dates 06/08/2026 to 06/13/2026
$1,899 Per Student - Quad Occupancy
$2,199 Per adult - Double occupancy
Price includes $100 discount when signing up by May 30, 2025, with an initial deposit of only $49!
The pricing is based on 35 students signing up for our trip.
Add the Full Refund Program for only $259.
Calendar Events this week:
Monday, May 19– (A Day) Make up testing.
Tuesday, May 20 – (B Day) Algebra and Geometry State EOC
Wednesday, May 21 – (A Day) Civics EOC. Open House 6-7pm.
Thursday, May 22 – (B Day) Memorial Day Ceremony 1000 on the track.
Friday, May 23 – (A Day) 8th grade promotion ceremony at 1000.
Coming Soon:
May 26 – Memorial Day – Schools closed.
May 27 – Field Day for all cadets, 1-3pm.
May 28 – Gains and goals celebration,1-3pm.
May 29 – Athletic Celebration and Awards Ceremony, 2pm.
May 30 – Last day of school. The dismissal will be at 12:25pm.
Tamara Roper
Proud Principal
JSMAL Vision: We exist to ensure that all cadets value and demonstrate leadership, character, citizenship, physical development, and academic excellence.