Dear Parents/Guardians,
Happy Sunday Patriots! Yay Jaguars and Indiana Fever! Both teams won today! What a fantastic weekend. We have completed our first round of state testing in Reading and Math. Your cadet will take these two more times this year (January and May). To access your cadet’s state test data, see the attached document. Our goal is for every cadet to leave middle school with at least a level 3 in math and reading.
state testing family portal tutorial.pdf
Team Up is in partnership with New Breed Creation, which will be hosting a Family Focus Night on September 25th at 5:00 PM in the Mess Hall. Please see the attached flyer for details. The event is open to all students and parents, not just Team Up families.
COMING SOON! Data Triangle Survey - This survey collects feedback from students, staff, families, and community members to provide a complete view of school climate and experiences. Results guide planning and ensure stakeholder voices shape decisions.
Survey Window: October 6 - 21, 2025.
Stakeholders: All staff members, students in grades 4-12, families, and community members.
Format: Online, role-specific versions with paper copies available for Parents & Community Members. For a paper-survey, please request through our front office.
Announcements:
All Pro Dads Chapter - We are excited to announce that we will be starting an All-Pro Dad Chapter here at JSMAL! All Pro Dad is a monthly gathering where dads get to intentionally engage with their kids! This of course is not just limited to dads, but all children must be accompanied by an adult. There will be fun activities and a character-based curriculum that helps dads start meaningful conversations with their kids. Our first gathering is scheduled for September 26 from 7:30 to 8:15am and we would love to see you here. We will have coffee and donuts for you. If you would like to come, please RSVP here! https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/15564. For more information or questions, contact our team captain, Mr. Viecelli, at this email: viecellis1@duvalschools.org.
Attendance – Thank you again parents/guardians! Our current average daily attendance rate continues to rise. For the month of September, we are currently at 94% average daily attendance. Regular daily attendance is a critical factor in your cadet’s success here at Joseph Stilwell. Please take a moment to review the DCPS attendance policy, procedures and resources at Attendance Services | Duval County Public Schools, and let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
Aerosol sprays/perfumes/body mist – Please have your cadet leave these items at home. We have cadets and cadre who are highly allergic to these.
Calendar Events this week:
Tues, Sept 23 – No Cost Eye Exams – Home Football game vs Ft. Caroline.
Wed, Sept 24 – Volleyball at JWJ.
Thurs, Sept 25 – Family Focus Night at 5pm in the Mess Hall.
Fri, Sept 26 – All Pro Dads Chapter Kick Off Meeting, 7:30-8:15am in the Media Center. School BIZI store open. $5 dress down day!
Coming soon:
Thurs, Oct 9 – High School Transition Night, SAC meeting at 5:30pm.
Tamara Roper
Proud Principal
JSMAL