Dear parents and guardians,
Happy Sunday Patriots! This week we begin state testing in Math, ELA, Civics and Science. While these tests are important as they determine placement in your cadet’s classes. For example, if your cadet gets a level 1 on the ELA/Reading test, he or she will be placed in intensive reading for next year. One more example is if your seventh grader gets a 3, 4 or 5 on the Math test, they will be placed in high school Algebra I for eight grade. Also notable is that the Civics EOC, Biology and Algebra I EOC score counts for 30% of your cadet’s final grade in the course.
From the Florida Commissioner of Education - As we approach the PM3 testing window and the end of the school year, please see my latest Commissioner’s message. Please encourage your students to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and put forth their best effort to finish the school year strong. We are thrilled that our students have the opportunity to show all that they have learned this year!
Jackets – Starting tomorrow, on May 4, cadet jackets will no longer be worn in the halls, common areas and formation. No Jackets starting May 4th. While we are certainly sympathetic to some of the colder classrooms, cadets can wear the uniform jacket at the teacher’s discretion. We ask that they are removed at all other times. While jackets are intended for wear in cold or cooler weather, many cadets wear them for other reasons: hide their phones, food and snacks, prohibited items and more popularly, to avoid tucking in their shirt. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Summer Camp - As we are near the end of the school year, we are also in the beginning stages of planning for the summer. Our summer camp program is scheduled to run from June 8 through July 17, operating Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It is a free summer program. I am attaching two flyers: one for rising 6th, 7th and 8th graders and one for our rising 9th graders.
2026 Summer Camp Flyer Middle.pdf
Bus Registration-July 22ndis the last day parents can register for the bus to be routed for service the first day of school. General education AND ESE studentsmustbe registered through their Focus account or through the school to get routed.
26-27 Transportation Registration Flyer.docx.pdf
State Testing Schedule:
ELA – Week of May 5-7
- 6thgrade May 5 from 0830-1100
- 7thgrade May 6 from 0830-1100
- 8thgrade May 7 from 0830-1100
- 6-8thgrade Make Ups May 8
Math – Week of May 12-14
- 6thgrade May 12 from 0800-1100
- 7thgrade May 13 from 0800-1100
- 8thgrade May 14 from 0800-1100 (Alg I cadets will stay with Ms. Justice)
- 6-8thgrade Make Ups May 15
Science/Bio/Civics and Alg – May 18-21
- Algebra I May 18 from 0830-1100
- Comp Sci 3 & Bio May 19 from 0830-1100
- Civics May 20 from 0830-1100
Calendar Events this week: Teacher Appreciation Week
Mon, May 4 –Flag Football at home vs Darnell Cookman and Ft. Caroline. Baseball and
Softball vs Baldwin at home.
Tues, May 5– Baseball at Lakeshore. Softball at home vs Lakeshore. MS Track
Championships at Atlantic Coast HS.
Wed, May 6– Heiken glasses delivered and fitted for Cadets at 1230pm.
Fri, May 8– Bizi payday.
Coming soon:
Thurs, May 21– Memorial Day Ceremony at 1000.
Fri, May 22– 8thgrade promotion/award ceremony at 0900.
Mon, May 25– Schools closed for Memorial Day.
Tues, May 26– 6th/7thgrade Athletic Awards at 2pm.
Thurs, May 28– Last day of school, dismissal at 12:25pm.
Tamara Roper
Proud Principal
JSMAL