Principal's Message
Greetings Jackson-Reed Community,
We hope your holiday break was enjoyable and rejuvenating!
We're looking forward to returning to our routines as we prepare to close out the 2023 calendar year. As we transition back, we want to remind you that term-1 report cards are accessible on Aspen and will be mailed out this week to the address we have on file.
We encourage you to review first-term grades with your child(ren) and get a sense of how they feel about their academic performance. Discussing term grades can help discover areas of strength, growth areas, support developing habits of success and self-advocacy, and help identify concrete actions for the next term. If you have questions related to the academic performance of your child(ren) please reach out to their teacher, professional school counselor or grade-level Assistant/Resident Principal.
We want all our students to be successful and are here to help!
Tigers R.O.A.R,
Sah Brown
Principal
Events this Week
- Tuesday, 11/28- Thursday, 11/30: Credit Recovery, 3:30-5:30 pm in Library
- Wednesday, 11/29: College Essay Mentoring, 3:30- 5:00 pm in C.C.C.
- Thursday, 11/30: JROTC Formation, 7:45-8:30 am in Aux Gym
- Saturday, 12/2: SAT Test Day in J-R Building
NAF Engineering Expo Extravaganza
Our Jackson-Reed NAF Academy of Engineering is hosting our annual Engineering Expo Extravaganza the evening of Dec. 6th from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Please see below for more information as well as a link to register if you are available to support and please feel free circulate the registration link to your colleagues and contacts in the engineering world to sign up as judges!
Congratulations to all National Honor Society Members!
We want to congratulate the Jackson-Reed students who became members of the 23-24 SY National Honor Society!
Science Center
Do you need help with material for your core science class? If so, come by the science center! Jackson-Reed's Science Center meets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3:45-4:15 pm in Room 226. Stop by if you need help with concepts from class. Please note that if you need to make up a specific assignment, that should be done with your teacher of record during their office hours.
Athletics this Week
Winter practices only; no games scheduled.
Upcoming Events
- Monday, 12/4- Wednesday, 12/6: 9th Grade Academy Recruitment, 9:00 am- 3:30 pm in Library
- Tuesday, 12/4- Thursday, 12/7: Credit Recovery, 3:45 -5:30 pm, in Library
- Tuesday, 12/5: College Info for Spanish-Speaking Families, 5:30- 7:00 pm in Library/C.C.C.
- Tuesday, 12/5: Ward 3 Education Network, 7:00- 8:30 pm in Library
- Wednesday, 12/6: Underclassmen Picture Re-Rake, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm in Auditorium
- Wednesday. 12/6: Spread the Word to End the Word, 11:55 am- 12:35 pm in Atrium
- Wednesday, 12/6: Engineering Expo Extravaganza, 6:00- 8:00 pm in Atrium
- Wednesday, 12/6: J-R Open House (Incoming 9th-Graders), 5:30- 6:30 pm in Auditorium
- Thursday, 12/7: JROTC Formation/Drills, 7:45- 8:30 am, in Aux Gym
- Thursday, 12/7: Booster Fundraiser Event, 6:00- 10:00 pm in Atrium
Click Below to Shop J-R Lacrosse Spirit Wear
Click Below for NAF Updates!
It's Giving Tuesday on November 28th!
As we R.O.A.R, Gratitude is Our Attitude; we hope you will take a moment to help us get closer to our goal by raising $10,000 for Giving Tuesday on November 28th.
Giving Tuesday is a global day for community members like you to come together, make an impact, and create lasting change. Your donation will strengthen our ability to support the needs of our Jackson-Reed community!
Community Service Opportunity: Sunday, Dec. 3
The Washington Douglass Chorale, DC's first choral group reflecting the ethnic and racial diversity of the city, is looking for greeters and ushers for their performance on Sunday, December 3 at 5:00 pm at National United Methodist Church.
Students can receive community service hours AND enjoy a magical performance for free. The commitment would be from 4:15 pm through the end of the concert. Email rvogel@washingtondouglasschorale.org for more details.
Click here to read more about Washington Douglass Chorale!
Important Testing Information: Click on the Topic to Read More
SAT scores and PSAT scores have been released for the October 11 and October 12 administrations! SAT scores (and any outstanding PSAT scores) should be released on November 16. Scores can be accessed by logging into your student’s College Board account at studentscores.collegeboard.org. Below are some resources for interpreting the scores and some troubleshooting tips if your student cannot find their score.
SAT (12th Grade):
PSAT/NMSQT (10th and 11th Grade):
- PSAT/NMSQT: Understanding Scores for Students and Families PDF
- Understanding Your Digital PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Video
PSAT 8/9 (9th Grade):
- PSAT 8/9: Understanding Scores for Students and Families PDF
- Understanding Your Digital PSAT 8/9 Score Report Video
Many students are having trouble accessing their scores online because they either have multiple College Board accounts, entered an email address on their answer sheet that is not the one associated with their College Board account, or didn’t enter an email address on their answer sheet. To remedy this problem please try the below steps:
- Contact Ms. Wells at Katherine.wells@k12.dc.gov to get your student’s score report emailed to you and your student’s SAT/PSAT Registration Number.
- Contact College Board to get these scores linked to your student’s College Board account via one of the following ways:
Academy of Hospitality's "Breakfast for Dinner" Event
Calling all level 1 Academy of Hospitality and Tourism students and families!
Please join us December 14th from 5:30-7:00pm in the Atrium for our Breakfast for Dinner event. Our level-3 students will be hosting and serving breakfast food to level- 1 students and families. Please click here if you would like to attend.
Literacy Night Interest
Get ready for a literary extravaganza on January 11! We're thrilled to announce our upcoming Literacy Night, a vibrant celebration of the sheer joy of reading and a fantastic opportunity to ignite a love for literacy in our community. Dive into the excitement by filling out this super quick interest form—consider it your VIP pass to an unforgettable night of literary magic on January 11! Let's make this event unforgettable together!
Upcoming Event: First Tech Robotics Tournament
Calling all Robotics fans! On Saturday, December 16th, Jackson-Reed will host the "First Tech Robotics Qualifying Tournament." We are asking for the support of students, parents, staff, and community members to volunteer and make this event unforgettable! More information will be provided as the event approaches.
Click here to volunteer- multiple shifts available!
Additional Updates By Area
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