Principal's Message
Greetings Jackson-Reed Community,
As the holidays approach, and there is a time for us all to reflect, I'd like to reaffirm Jackson-Reed's commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment for students and staff. I understand that the evolving Israel/Hamas war continues to be top of mind for many of our school community members. The strength of our diversity has led to essential conversations over the past few weeks, detailed below under "Addressing Recent Concerns." As we continue to learn and grow collaboratively, I hope our collective wisdom will lead us all in a positive direction this new year.
Before the break, I want to highlight some of last week's events and reminders. Tuesday afternoon, our SGA concluded its donation drives and sent along all of the items donated by our Jackson-Reed school community. It was a true display of our R.O.A.R. values in action. Our Academy of Hospitality and Tourism (AOHT) also hosted its "Breakfast for Dinner" event on Thursday evening. AOHT students curated the entire experience in the atrium for their guests, who left full and happy! Student and family events like these are made possible with the support of our Jackson-Reed PTSO. Donating once or periodically throughout the school year supports several Jackson-Reed engagements that benefit the school community internally and externally. Click here to see more information on how to contribute to our PTSO.
The next eNews will be sent on Sunday, December 31. I wish you a restful and fulfilling holiday with those you love.
Tigers R.O.A.R,
Sah Brown
Principal
Events this Week
- Monday- Thursday: SGA SPIRIT WEEK!!!
- Monday, 12/18: Marvel Monday Building Character Conversation, 11:55 am- 12:40 pm in Auditorium
- Tuesday, 12/19: Winter Music Showcase, 2:15-3:30 pm in Auditorium
- Tuesday, 12/19- Thursday, 12/21: Credit Recovery, 3:45 -5:30 pm, in Library
- Tuesday, 12/19: LSAT Meeting, 6:00-7:30 pm in Principal's Conference Room
- Tuesday, 12/19: Cross Country/ HPE End-of-Year Celebration, 6:00- 8:00 pm in Library
- Wednesday ,12/20: Level 1 Christmas Centerpiece Competition, 9:30 - 10:30 am in Library
- Wednesday, 12/20: Winter Music Showcase, 2:15- 3:30 pm in Auditorium
- Wednesday, 12/20: College Essay Mentoring, 3:30 -5:00 pm in College & Career Center
- Thursday, 12/21: JROTC Formation/Drill, 7:45- 8:30 am in Aux Gym
Athletics this Week
Upcoming Events
Friday, 12/22-Tuesday, 1/2
Holiday Break/No School for Students
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Metro Red Line Construction
Students and staff who ride the Red Line Metro could be effected this week. On Monday, Dec. 18, Metro will begin a two-week construction project on the Red Line to perform critical safety repairs to the tunnel and track infrastructure, upgrade signal and communications systems, and install new platform edge lights. Read more here. Please plan accordingly to avoid or excuse absences.
Scholarship Opportunities
Click here to see Scholarship Opportunities open to all Jackson-Reed Students!
Accessing DCPS Platforms Internationally
If you are traveling internationally and need access to Canvas or DCPS emails/documents, you must complete an International Access request. Students need to stop by the Help Desk or send and email to david.thompson@k12.dc.gov
Click for Senior Reminders!
Addressing Recent Concerns: A Message from Principal Brown
A Message from Beth Perry of New Heights
Please help support the 4th Annual, New Heights Holiday Project, which provides hygiene products to new parents and books to their children.
As many of you know, New Heights is a DC Public Schools program that supports expectant and parenting students, moms, and dads, to have a healthy baby and graduate--plus, anything else that can come up along the way as they plan for their future and that of their children. I am the Jackson-Reed Coordinator, but also support 3 other schools. I started this project hoping for about 40-50 bags, but the support was incredible, and we were able to give one to each of the student moms and dads in the program. Our goal this year is to collect 200 bags which will allow us to give one to each of our current students and have one for new students throughout the year, as well as emergencies as they come up.
I am happy to share that last year, I had 12 students graduate from high school. Almost all are either working, going to college or a trade school or both.
Your support for this project is a way not only to provide a useful gift, but also to show how much we care and that we believe in our students. The bag includes shampoo, conditioner, lotion, body wash, deodorant, toothpaste, and a childâs book.
Here is the link to our Amazon âwish listâ --PLEASE SHARE this link and information to other networks of support. The shipping address is âchecked for youâ.
We are living in very challenging times and there are many causes that need our support. Any contribution will be very appreciated. If you have any questions, please email me at Beth.perry@k12.dc.gov.
Thank you so much!
NAF Resume Workshop
Jackson-Reed NAF Academies are going to host our 3-day resume workshop again this year on January 16, 17, 18 from 9:00 am -12:00pm. This event is for eligible students who applied for the summer Career Ready Internship for this summer. If you have professionals in your network who you think would be a great fit to volunteer and support our students with this, click here to access the landing page for all the information of how it will work and the sign-up link so we can plan accordingly. One of the academy directors will follow up with them after they register to get them plugged in! Please share this link far and wideâthe more support/smaller groups for students, the better!
Additional Updates By Area
Click on the headings below to see more information about each area. Please see "UPDATED" or "NEW" areas accordingly.
