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Jag Wire October 30, 2026

Posted Date: 10/30/26 (01:43 PM)
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Jag Wire

October 30, 2026

Principal Note

         For November/December, our Jag Crew has chosen the theme of perseverance - a perfect point of contemplation for going into the winter months! This Maya Angelou quotation is their selection for the new theme. Starting with preparedness and now moving on to perseverance, our Jag Crew is doing such a great job with setting the tone for student success this year, and today, they also led us in our first Spirit Assembly! Way to go, student leaders!
         We are also grateful here at the end of Conference Week for all of the partnership that we were able to deepen this week. Thank you for coming out to connect, to provide and receive context for student learning that happens both at home and at school, and in many cases to meet some of your student’s teachers for the first time. 
        As we move through fall, we are also moving through the school calendar of extracurriculars! On Thursday night, we enjoyed a spectacular - and spooktacular - choir concert, and next week, we start our second sports season. We’re glad to see so many Jaguars bravely extending themselves into new activities! Have a great weekend, Jefferson community!
🐾💜 JAG WIRE
Jefferson Middle School Family Newsletter
October 29, 2026
Hello, Jaguar Families! 💜🐾
November is almost here, and we have lots of exciting things happening at Jefferson Middle School! From the start of girls basketball to our upcoming orchestra concert and Veterans Day Assembly, there is plenty to look forward to.
Please take a moment to review these important dates, reminders, and opportunities for our Jaguar families!

🦃💜 THANKSGIVING FOOD SUPPORT — REQUESTS DUE OCTOBER 30!
As the holiday season approaches, we want to make sure our Jaguar families have the support they need.
Jefferson Middle School is partnering with 4 The Love Foundation to provide Thanksgiving food boxes to families who would benefit from additional assistance.
Families may choose one of two options:
🦃 Turkey Dinner Box
Includes a frozen, uncooked turkey, side dishes, rolls, and pie.
🛒 Grocery Box
Includes bread, bagels, rice, beans, cereal, spaghetti noodles and sauce, peanut butter, jelly, apples, and cookies.
📅 Important Details:
  • Request Deadline: Friday, October 30
  • Pickup Date: Monday, November 23, after 12:30 PM
  • Exact pickup times will be communicated by the school.
  • One food box per household, even if students attend multiple schools.
  • Dietary accommodations are not available.
💜 Request your Thanksgiving food box here:
Questions? Please contact school counselor Darci Burnett at dburnett@osd.wednet.edu.
We are thankful for this wonderful partnership and the opportunity to support our Jaguar families this holiday season! 💜

⏰🍂 DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS — NOVEMBER 1!
Don't forget to FALL BACK! 🍁
Daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 1, at 2:00 AM.
Remember to set your clocks BACK one hour before heading to bed Saturday night!
Enjoy that extra hour of sleep, Jaguars! 😴💜🐾

🏀💜 GIRLS BASKETBALL — SEASON STARTS NOVEMBER 2!
📅 Monday, November 2
It's almost time to hit the court! 🏀
Girls basketball season officially begins Monday, November 2, and we are excited to cheer on our Jaguar athletes!
Students interested in participating must complete their registration through Final Forms and have a current sports physical on file before participating.
Get registered, lace up those basketball shoes, and get ready for a fantastic season!
GO JAGS! 🏀💜🐾

🎻🎶 ORCHESTRA CONCERT — NOVEMBER 4!
📅 Wednesday, November 4
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Capital High School Performing Arts Center (PAC)
Join us for an evening of music as our talented Jefferson Middle School orchestra students take the stage!
Our students have been working hard, and we are excited for them to share their musical talents with family and friends.
Come out and support our amazing Jaguar musicians! 🎻💜🐾
❤️🤍💙 VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY — NOVEMBER 10
📅 Tuesday, November 10
⏰ 10:00–10:45 AM
📍 Jefferson Middle School
Jefferson Middle School is honored to recognize the brave men and women who have served or are currently serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Students with family members who are veterans or currently serving in the military are welcome to invite those family members to attend our special Veterans Day Assembly.
We look forward to coming together as a Jaguar community to honor and thank our military families for their service and sacrifice.
To all our veterans and active-duty service members, THANK YOU for your service! ❤️🤍💙 NO SCHOOL — NOVEMBER 11
Wednesday, November 11
There will be NO SCHOOL in observance of Veterans Day.

🦃🍁 THANKSGIVING BREAK — NOVEMBER 25–27
📅 Wednesday, November 25 – Friday, November 27
There will be NO SCHOOL November 25, 26, or 27 for Thanksgiving Break.
School will resume on Monday, November 30.
We wish all our Jaguar students, families, and staff a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with family, gratitude, and time to relax and recharge.
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Jefferson Middle School! 🦃💜🐾

📅💜 UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
October 30 — Thanksgiving Food Box Request Deadline 🦃
November 1 — Daylight Saving Time Ends ⏰
November 2 — Girls Basketball Season Begins 🏀
November 4 — Orchestra Concert, 7:00 PM at Capital High School PAC 🎻
November 10 — Veterans Day Assembly, 10:00–10:45 AM 🇺🇸
November 11 — NO SCHOOL — Veterans Day ❤️🤍💙
November 23 — Thanksgiving Food Box Pickup 🦃
November 25–27 — NO SCHOOL — Thanksgiving Break 🍁
November 30 — School Resumes 🐾
📚🍬 JMS FALL BOOK FAIR AT BROWSERS BOOKSHOP!
📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 Browsers Bookshop – Olympia
Join us for a fun afternoon of books, candy, and supporting our JMS Library! 💜🐾
Browsers Bookshop and JSSO are teaming up to host our JMS Fall Book Fair! Stop by, browse some great books, and visit us upstairs, where we'll be handing out Halloween candy! 🎃
A portion of book sales will benefit the JMS Library!
📚 IMPORTANT: When checking out, be sure to mention that your purchase is supporting Jefferson Middle School so your purchase counts toward our fundraiser.
We hope to see our Jaguar families there! 💜

🎨📖 OLYMPIA READS BOOKMARK CONTEST!
Calling all Jaguar artists! 🐾🎨
The Olympia Reads Bookmark Contest is happening now, and we encourage our creative JMS students to participate!
📅 Entries Due: Thursday, November 12
🖍️ How to Participate:
  • Create your original bookmark artwork using the contest template.
  • Follow the contest rules printed on the right side of the template.
  • Turn in your completed artwork to the JMS Library by November 12.
🗳️ Voting Begins November 13!
JMS students and staff will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite bookmark design!
Let's see that Jaguar creativity shine! 💜🐾
💜🐾 THANK YOU, JAGUAR FAMILIES!
Thank you for your continued support of Jefferson Middle School
Community Connections presented by the OSD School Social Work Team November 2026 

The Thurston County Food Bank's mission is to eliminate hunger in our community https://tcfb.org/important-service-announcement-thanksgiving-distributions-november-25th-27th/
November 24th and 25th. 
360-352-8597 
Stonewall Youth 
Founded in 1991, Stonewall Youth is a youth-led organization that empowers LGBTQ2S+ youth to speak for themselves, support one another, educate their communities, and work towards social justice. Most of the programming is for youth ages 21 and under. 
JBLM Military and Family Support 
The Military and Family Support Center's programs and services are a key resource for you and your family. 
Highlighted: 
Our JBLM School Liaison Officer (SLO) is: 
Antoinette Walker 
253-967-7195

JSSO Communications

JSSO Newsflash for October 30th, 2026- Browsers Book Fair on Halloween, Holiday Planning and Student Store SELLS OUT! Next meeting: TUES, NOV 10th. READ THE NEWS HERE