Check out these tips to help you child sail into KSA!
Our 5th grade students had an amazing visit to EJMS today! They explored, learned, and got a glimpse of what’s ahead in middle school. 📌 Families — be sure to check out the important information below to help your child get ready for this exciting next step! 👇 💚Tuesday, May 13 is a parent night. More information about times to come. 💙Middle School 101 will be the Tuesday the week before school starts from 12:30-3:30. This is for students to get their schedule and meet all their teachers. 💚If students are interested in band or chorus, a Google form will soon be shared for students to say they are interested. These are year long classes and are a great way for students to learn an instrument (their voice included). Students can also do BOTH! If students don’t want band or chorus, they will have different Arts classes throughout the year. 💙Lastly, be sure to follow East Jessamine Middle School on Facebook. They post all kinds of reminders and updates about things happening at school.
Happy Administrative Assistant Day! Julie and Jennifer are the heart of our school! Thank you for keeping everything moving and supporting our staff, families, and students every single day. We would be lost without you!
We Bundt make it without you!
Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Thank you for getting our students to and from school safely each day. We are so grateful for all you do!
Today, our 3rd–5th grade students had the incredible opportunity to hear from a very special guest, Alex Meacham!
Alex shared his inspiring journey — from earning his Communication Degree at the University of Cincinnati and playing for the Bearcats under Hall of Fame Coach Bob Huggins, to writing a best-selling book Walk of a Lifetime and working with Michael Jordan’s brand on a limited edition sneaker.
Today, Alex is the President of Shining Star Sports, overseeing 40+ AAU basketball teams and multiple basketball facilities in the Greater Cincinnati area. He’s also a TV analyst, podcast host, and a dedicated community leader serving on the Boards for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati and the Talbert House Fatherhood Project.
Our students walked away today encouraged to chase their dreams, work hard, and make a positive impact in their communities!
Thank you, Alex, for inspiring our students!
Thank you to those who have completed our Title I Parent Survey. We were made aware of the issues for some families who tried to submit their responses. We apologize and have corrected those issues. Please use the updated QR Code or link in this message to complete and submit the survey if you have not already done so. Remember our district goal is 30% survey completion by families. As of today, our school had 34 families submit the survey. We need 158 to meet our goal.
Click Here to complete our Parent Family Engagement Survey!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdU13bT8I01dnU2mxOlAaopPtDKGJj_JRybpoeT25fdJTPfPg/viewform
The countdown is ON... KSA testing is almost here! 📚💪
Look at our amazing staff members rocking purple and gray today!
We're celebrating two powerful Sources of Strength — Generosity and Spirituality. These important sources help build our resilience, uplift our community, and keep us moving forward with purpose.
Just one more day until our big run! We can't wait to see you tomorrow from 6–8 PM at EJMS!
Check out these amazing 3rd graders showing what teamwork is all about! They're editing each other’s writing, giving kind feedback, and lifting each other up every step of the way!
🚨 OLR is STILL OPEN! 🚨
Brookside is aiming to be 100% completed by May 22nd!
🔑 Important: EVERY student, EVERY year must have a complete OLR to stay up-to-date!
📄 Families, be sure to fill out the flyer below and submit the 5-digit code.
As we wrap up Assistant Principal Appreciation Week, let's take a moment to celebrate our incredible Assistant Principal, Toni! ✨ She has a true passion for teaching, believes in every child, and always adds that special sparkle (with glitter, of course)! ✨ BES is beyond lucky to have you, Mrs. Dix!
🌟 This is NOT an April Fools' joke – we truly have the BESt staff around! 🌟
We recently had the honor of celebrating some of our outstanding team members:
👏 Laurie Ethington– Certified Teacher of the Year! She goes above & beyond to meet the needs of all our students and is always there to support her fellow teachers.
👏 Jennifer Peel– Classified Staff Member of the Year! She struggles to say "no" and brings so much joy to Brookside. Always ready to lend a hand and make a difference!
👏 Tara Haney– Special Education Teacher of the Year! She creates an environment where ALL learners can thrive and supports each child’s unique needs.
We are beyond proud and blessed to have these three incredible individuals at BES! 💙
Huge shoutout to Brooksides' very own 5th grader, Bruno, for taking 1st place in the STATE for mixed media! 🏆 That’s right—STATE! We couldn’t be more proud of your hard work and creativity. Keep shining, Bruno! 🌟
Join Us for the 4th Annual Strength in Colors Run/Walk Family Night!
Date: Friday, April 18th
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: East Jessamine Middle School
Tell your friends and family because there's something for everyone! If you’re not into running, that’s okay! We'll have a color run course (full and mini), face painting, bracelet making, yard games, karaoke, food trucks, light snacks, and family time! Community partners will also be attending for you to meet!
Plus, the first 100 participants (and likely more!) to arrive will receive a FREE t-shirt! Don’t miss out on the fun—spread the word and we can’t wait to see you there!
Mrs. Turner’s 3rd grade class is getting ready for KSA! Today, they used the RACED strategy to review a classroom writing assignment, and the results were amazing! Students were fully engaged and shared awesome strategies to tackle KSA with confidence.
🚨 OLR Opens TODAY, March 17th! 🚨
We’re kicking off the OLR process today and are aiming to be 100% completed by May 22nd!
🔑 Important: EVERY student, EVERY year must have a complete OLR to stay up-to-date!
📄 Families, be sure to fill out the flyer below and submit the 5-digit code. Flyers will be sent home with your student today!
Several of our talented students had the opportunity to attend All-County Choir today! 🎶 What an incredible experience filled with music and fun! 🎤
Mrs. Hill's class is putting their detective skills to the test! Today, they practiced using images to guess the story's topic, followed by independent reading and group discussion. The students worked hard to answer questions together and build their reading confidence.
It is crazy to think the 24/25 school year is fast approaching! The yearbook team has been hard at work capturing those moments we don't want to forget!Help your student keep track of all the events, memories and people of this year. Preserve them all by ordering their Brookside yearbook today.
Click https://yearbookordercenter.com/ (code: 26370) to purchase.
Yearbooks are for purchase via link until March 24, 2025!
$22 each + service fee
*ONLINE ORDERS ONLY*
Questions?
Contact Jennifer Peel at 859-887-2012 or jennifer.peel@jessamine.kyschools.us
Our 5th grade students are working on identifying their strengths. Graduate Profile carries from elementary into high school and as our 5th graders transition into middle school, it is a good time to stop and reflect about what they have learned! Ask your 5th grader what attribute they chose as their strength!
