AUSD School Closed Thursday, December 3 Power is out in many areas across Alpine and the winds are expected to continue. At present SDGE is stating that the power outages could be sustained for long periods of time. In an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety of all of our students and staff, schools will be closed Thursday, December 3.
almost 5 years ago, Mary Ann Alvarez
School Closed Today (Dec. 3) Due to Red Flag and Power Outages. All lessons will be asynchronous today, stay safe Dust Devils.
almost 5 years ago, Mr. C
Dear AUSD Families, The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect for inland Orange County and San Diego County valleys and mountains from 6 p.m. today through 10 p.m. on Saturday. They also issued a high wind watch from 1 a.m. Thursday morning until Friday at noon. Should power shutoffs occur while students are on campus, the school day will continue as normal until students are picked up or the day ends. We remain in close contact with the San Diego County Office of Education, SDGE, and other officials and will keep you updated on any impact. You can get more information about public safety power outages through SDG&E’s public safety power shutoff mobile app. For location details and updated information on outages and when power may be turned back on, visit SDGE.com/Outages. Sincerely, Dr. Rich Newman Proudest Superintendent on Earth
almost 5 years ago, Richard Newman
Free COVID-19 tests and flu shots will be available tomorrow Wednesday, December 2 at JMMS from 9:00-3:00. All students, families, and community members, are welcome. The drive through process is quick and easy.
almost 5 years ago, Richard Newman
Free COVID test
Attention Dust Devils! If you are a Distance Learner we have a photographer available tomorrow morning between 9:00 am and 11:00 am right in front of the gym for yearbook pictures. Students in Cohort A who missed their picture on Monday you can also attend and have your picture taken. While you are here you can pick up a flu shot and get a COVID 19 test.
almost 5 years ago, Mr. C
Principal's Message
Reminder! Yearbook Pictures for Cohort A tomorrow. Distance Learners on Wednesday 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Cohort B pictures on Friday.
almost 5 years ago, Mr. C
Principal's Update Dear Joan MacQueen Students and Parents, During the Thanksgiving season, when we traditionally take time to give thanks, I would like to express my gratitude to our community for having faith in Joan MacQueen and sending us your exceptional children. Your children come with strong values, respect, tolerance, and appreciation. Thank you for your commitment to ensuring their success and our success. Thank you to our school professionals for the commitment that you make every day to the students of Joan MacQueen Middle School. I thank you for your dedication to educational and organizational excellence. I thank you for striving to meet every expectation we've set for our school. Thank you for your ongoing professionalism and cooperation. When we return to school on Monday Nov. 30th, Hager Photography will be on campus to take yearbook pictures. Please encourage your child to dress for the picture as these will be going in our yearbook. Please see the details below. Our ASB is participating in a SEE's Fundraiser to support their work on campus. ASB is responsible for a lot of the fun activities we all remember from school. This year it is even more challenging for the students with the restrictions from the pandemic. Please help support their efforts by giving the gift of chocolate. Please see the details below. Lastly, be safe and have a wonderful holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone after the break.
almost 5 years ago, Mr. C
Principal's Message
Our next COVID-19 test and flu shot date is scheduled for November 18, 2020. Testing will take place from 9:00 - 3:00 at JMMS. All community members and students are welcome to get COVID-19 testing and flu shots free of charge.
almost 5 years ago, Richard Newman
COVID-19 test
Join the Alpine Union school District as a substitute teacher. We offer the highest substitute teacher pay rate in San Diego at $200 per day. @SanDiegoCOE @SanDiegoCounty @CityofSanDiego @sdschools
almost 5 years ago, Richard Newman
Substitute teacher
The community is welcome to preview AUSD's proposed science adoption curriculum.
almost 5 years ago, Richard Newman
Science adoption
Reminder! JMMS Dismissal at 11:30 am for Conferences.
almost 5 years ago, Mr. C
We will be distributing free Grab and Go meals today, November 16, 2020 from 11:00-12:30 and 4:30-6:00 in the JMMS parking lot. Meals are free to children 18 and under.
almost 5 years ago, Richard Newman
Grab and Go meals
Science Adoption Preview at BOES November 16th - 20th from 8:00am - 3:00pm
almost 5 years ago, Mr. C
Science Preview
AUSD's phase three reopening will occur on January 19, 2021. Students will return for face to face learning four days a week.
almost 5 years ago, Richard Newman
Phase three reopening
Principal's Message As some might be aware, the AUSD Board of Trustees voted at Tuesday night’s board meeting to implement our Phase 3 learning model on January 19th, 2021. In phase three, our face-to-face students will attend school four days a week - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Wednesdays will remain a Distance Learning Day to allow for deep cleaning in the classrooms and other campus areas. We will also continue to offer a Distance Learning model. During phase 3, there will be very few changes to the instructional day. Our 100% Distance Learning students will remain in their current schedules and Zoom at various times during the day. These Zoom times might change depending on the grade level as some classes may change periods. For example, the eighth grade Online English Language Arts class will move from Tuesday and Friday to Monday and Thursday. Your child’s teacher will be providing more information on exactly how this will look within their grade level. We realize that this decision might cause some of you to change the learning model your child is currently enrolled in. If you desire to change your student’s learning model to 100% distance learning or face-to-face four days a week, you must notify the office by Thursday, November 19th. Otherwise, current hybrid face-to-face students will automatically switch to face-to-face four days a week, and current 100% distance learning students will remain in 100% distance learning. The hybrid model will not be obe an option moving forward. Once again, please either call or email the school office ONLY if you want to change your current learning model - 619-445-3245, ccurrigan@alpineschools.net. Lastly, we ask that students stay in their learning model of choice from January 19th until February 24th (3rd Quarter Progress Notices) or April 9th (End of 3rd Quarter). Changes from one learning model to another will not be allowed unless your child is on quarantine from a COVID symptom or has had close contact with a positive COVID case. Thank you for your understanding and patience through these unprecedented times. We appreciate it immensely. Please do not hesitate to reach out with any further questions. Sincerely, Casey Currigan
almost 5 years ago, Mr. C
Principal's Message
To all the Veterans and Active Duty Military we salute your dedication, sacrifice and service to our country. Semper Fi
almost 5 years ago, Mr. C
Veterans Day
Happy Birthday USMC
almost 5 years ago, Mr. C
11.10.1776
We will be distributing free Grab and Go Meal Bags today, Monday 11/9 from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm in the JMMS parking lot. The meals are FREE to all children 18 and under!
almost 5 years ago, Richard Newman
Grab and Go
JMMS Weekly Update 11.7.2020 https://www.smore.com/q02ct Principal's Message Second-quarter is in full swing, and Joan MacQueen began our second phase of this hybrid model. Teachers are moving from class to class providing live instruction in each class. Live instruction is Joan MacQueen's next step towards having students return to school four days a week. Although students are not yet returning to campus four days a week, this is a positive step forward. Maintaining the health and safety of our students and staff will continue to be a collaborative effort. Students and adults who show even a single symptom need to report those symptoms to Mrs. Garbani in the Joan MacQueen office. Public health protocols require an individual with symptoms to isolate for ten days or for three days after a negative COVID test. Only if everyone is being transparent and honest will we be able to take the monumental step of students returning to school four days a week. A big public thank you to Laura Garbani for acting as JMMS’s medical detective. In two weeks we will begin four days of parent conferences. We would like families with students who are struggling with distance learning or the hybrid model (D's and F's) to have priority for conferences. Students will be released from in-person learning daily at 11:30 am. All schedules have been modified for the week to accommodate conferences. Please check the links on the Weekly Update for specific times. Conferences will take place via Zoom daily using the schedule below. Additionally, there are two evening conferences for your convenience. To schedule a conference please email Leslie Perricone or call (619) 445-3245 x117. The end of the quarter has seen our young scholars hard at work. Students have been turning in missing assignments and improving their grades. I encourage families to talk with their student(s) about staying on top of their studies.
almost 5 years ago, Mr. C
Principal's Message
Parent Teacher Conferences Monday, Nov. 16 - Thurs., Nov. 19 AM and PM Times Available https://www.alpineschools.net/o/jmms/page/parent-teacher-conferences--50
about 5 years ago, Mr. C
Parent Teacher Conferences